Premiere One New Music
Premiere One New Music

Walking in the forest among the trees brought Eskeel peace and helped her heal; this inspired her to write her single ‘Trees’ – hoping to help and heal others

Eskeel releases her debut album “Moral Images”, with a healing song called “Trees”. In her 15 years of songwriting “Trees” holds a special place in the heart of the young artist, Evely Skeel aka Eskeel. …

Ecouché is a sample of what audiences can expect from Amai Kuda et Les Bois as the months progress, ahead of the release of the new album

Described by NOW magazine as a “tantalizing Afro-soul combo of folk, roots, desert blues and African continental music,” AfroSoul Volume III: Re’ is the new EP from Amai Kuda et Les Bois. It is the …

Musician Marta Wiley wrote her new song ‘Diamond Lover’ about empathy and narcissism in the world today, and about love addiction.

Marta Wiley is an “Internationally Renowned Artist” – Painter, Singer, Entrepreneur, Filmmaker, Speaker, Inventor and Author. She holds a record for being one of the most prolific Artists in the 21st Century. Taught to paint …

Quincy Valentine has worked with many different artists and warmed the hearts and minds of many through his art; he has released his first EP ‘Valentine’s Day’

Valentine’s Day is The first EP by musician, producer, songwriter, and Rapper, Quincy Valentine. This is the follow up to 3 singles the last of which “Daydreams” is included on the EP. The title is …

‘I Don’t Want To Stay’ is the first single by Jeremy Engel and was recorded at Windmill Lane in Ireland in 2020 and has already gained several awards

‘I Don’t Want To Stay’ is the first single of Jeremy Engel. This song has been recorded at Windmill Lane in Ireland in 2020 and has already gained several awards. Jeremy wrote this song the …

Echolily is a skilled lyricist, and accomplished musician; these two skills combined have created a powerful and unique track called “Under the Clocks (Stay)

Echolily is one of those rare artists who comes into your life without announcement. And never leaves. That’s what happened to us, and frankly, we love her all the more for it. This young, immensely …

Buoyant beats in the latest single ‘When the Party’s Over’ by Jenna x, keep the melodrama of this track moving at a gripping mid-tempo

Jenna x emerges in 2021 with “When The Party’s Over…”, a mesmerizing single that plays equally as well at the party, at the afterparty, or the next morning. Set against haunting piano riffs and tasteful …

Kai Nanfelt wrote his song ‘Sober’ while studying abroad in London, after a friend tried to commit suicide

Kai Nanfelt’s song, “Sober,” tackles difficult topics such as mental health, substance abuse and suicide. Just three months after its December release, the track has already garnered over 200,000 streams on Spotify. “This song [Sober] …

Sweet Radish reflect their off-the-grid lifestyle in their music, with the aim of inspiring healing and love into the world; check out their latest album ‘Ballads and Heartstrings’

Sweet Radish is a songwriting duo comprised of Morgan Velasquez (vocalist/lyricist) and Abe Rosenberg (multi-instrumentalist/composer). This husband and wife combo create original folk music with indie acoustic vibes, heart pounding rhythms and captivating melodies. Their …

Everyone has or will experience grief in their life – rapper The El Clan raps about ‘The Stages of Grief’ in his latest single release

Joel Benoiton aka The EL Clan is a 20 year old rapper/songwriter from Peterborough England. “I would say the most unique part about my music is the lyrics, it’s the best way for me to …

Elijah Burroughs-Neeley’s new single ‘A Love Like This’ is all about having a love that lasts even through disagreements and things going wrong

Musician Elijah Burroughs-Neeley attributes his love for music from his church background; where he grew up singing in church since the age of three. His father, Kevin Burroughs-Neeley has been instrumental in helping him with …

Shraddha Woltron aim to create music for everyone and their new release ‘Will Smiff Sing This Song’ isn’t any different to this ethos

Get to know Shraddha Woltron, who have just released their new song ‘Will Smiff Sing This Song’. Who are the band members and what do they play? “This collaboration is written by Shraddha, I reached …

Marietta Grant’s new single ‘That’s Why’ is a song that empowers you to do more, to get past all insecurities and to better understand yourself

In today’s day and age, we need some feel-good music that helps nurture our soul and make our mind happy. There are a variety of challenges that we encounter on a daily basis, so we …

From the well balanced production to the creative compositional arrangements, fans of Max M, will want to hear his new EP ‘Renaissance’

‘Renaissance’ by Max M, is out now and available to stream on all major streaming platforms! The EP consists of five tracks and lasts around seventeen minutes. Although the EP is technically grouped under one …

DJ duo The Kith have released their latest single ‘Coming Back Around’ following the success of their first release ‘Tell Me Why’ which gained 30k streams over a few months

The Kith is an up-and-coming DJ duo consisting of two brothers born and raised in the Netherlands. The duo is unique as the youngest brother is only 16 years old. Together they are at the …

Chad Rubin is a singer-songwriter, producer and musical director, and has just released ‘Body Language’, the third single off of his upcoming album

“Body Language” is Chad Rubin’s third single off of his upcoming album set to release this summer (2021). The song is a look into the complicated feelings that come with a relationship. Being in love …

MUSICIAN DAR.RA TALKS TO BRONWEN KERRY IN THE FIRST EPISODE OF AN EXCITING NEW GLOBAL SERIES: ‘DISCOVER MEDIA DIGITAL INTERVIEWS’

Dar.Ra is a songwriter, musician, author, producer, healer… and earned his stripes with hits for EMI and 21St Century Artists when he set up the Kusha Deep Label in the 2000s releasing his first solo …

Musician Willow Woodward has reached over 65 000 streams on Spotify with the release of her breakout album ‘hideaway’

Willow Woodward is a 17-year-old singer-songwriter from Bedford, New York. She grew up in a musical family and has been singing and playing instruments since she was young. After discovering songwriting about 5 years ago, …

The Phil Mitchell Band have just released a new album entitled ‘A Better World’ under the baton of founder and visionary Phil Mitchell

Phil Mitchell is a composer, author and musician hailing from Chicago and started writing songs at a very young age. He writes music in an eclectic range of genres including jazz, classical, RnB, rock, blues …

DJ Elektrique Afrique was inspired by a trip to the South African Wild Coast and the news analysis show and You Tube channel ‘Morning Shot’ with Roman Cabanac for his new single Morning Shot: Living in the Jungle

‘DJ Elektrique Afrique’ dropped a debut single ‘Down on the Floor’ in 2019 featuring South African vocalist Sebabatso. The single became a cult Afro-Pop House hit and is still being played on Radio stations and …

New podcast focuses on educating musicians about how to make a living in the music industry via round table discussions with musical gear manufactures and their artists

Jewelry manufacturer Novell Global (a subsidiary of World-renowned Continental Jewellery Mfg) has recently teamed with Deko Entertainment and Jac Harrison’s Gear Guys Radio for a brand-new podcast series focusing on musician education. The re-launched Gear …

Self proclaimed leader of a new genre of music called “Trap Rock”, T.Bouzi has released his new single ‘Let’s Get It’

Brooklyn based, up and coming Independent rapper T.Bouzi has an iconic and distinctive vocal tone and is the self proclaimed leader of a new genre of music called “Trap Rock”. “Trap Rock” consist of the …

METAL PREMIERES: ‘Casket Robbery’ steal the souls of Metal fans worldwide with ‘From Hell’

Midwest death metal group Casket Robbery unleash a brutal assault with “From Hell” Interspersing melodic leads in between neck-whipping grooves, Casket Robbery pull from death’s metal’s melodic side as well as its brutal one. The …

ROCK PREMIERES: Master of Rock and exceptional Guitarist ‘Ron Wright’ invests in some new rock ‘Cryptocurrency’

Monterey, California guitarist, lead vocalist and professional recording artist ‘Ron Wright’ is back with a fresh new solo performance release entitled ‘Cryptocurrency‘. ‘Ron Wright’ is currently riding high in the rock world with some of …

Celebrating and DJ’ing Music since the 1980s, ‘Lord Itill’ assembles a dream team of artists for ‘BLM’ The Album

BLM The Album is the exciting new release from producer and label owner, Lord Itill. This new Hip Hop / R&B album will be a breath of fresh air for anyone hardcore hip hop fans …

A New Axel F is in Town with a Catchy Funky 80’s Groove as ‘Prinz Leo’ joins funk and Synth legends on ‘The More You Give’

London-based artist Prinz Leo released his new single The More You Give featuring the Portuguese singer Ola Ruth on Friday, 27th November 2020. Danceable rhythms and sing-along melodies meets the spirits from the 80s. Produced …

POP HIP HOP PREMIERES: Award winning author, actress and songwriter is back with her catchiest release yet “Two Times”

Multitalented artist Katrina Kusa is back with her latest single, “Two Times”. Produced by Nick Mair and executive produced by mega producer J2. “Two Times” is an infectious record that showcases Katrina’s playful tone atop …

Rock and Roll, turbulent relationships and schizophrenic feelings are in a days work for ‘Blind Season’

‘Blind Season’ are an alternative rock band formed by Shane Sigro. The new single from ‘Blind Season‘ is entitled ‘The Dark Bedroom’. How was the writing and recording process ? “It’s a tricky song to …

POP PREMIERES: A Beautiful Voice that takes you to the Clouds arrives in the form of ‘Nelly’ and her timeless ‘Fade Away’

in 2019 the incredible melodic Singer/songwriter and haunting balladeer ‘Nelly’ decided it was time to “Break the chains for real”. Now in 2020 after writing many new songs, Nelly is more inspired than ever and …

LATIN-TRAP PREMIERES: London delivers some stunning ‘Sauce’ in a Carpool Karaoke style music video from ‘Lisa Grand

Singer, Songwriter and Pianist Lisa Grand, has decided to put a twist on her regular soulful vibes by releasing a Latin-trap song ‘Sauce’. Lisa Grand’s catchy lyrics (which incorporate a mixture of English and Spanish) …

R&B PREMIERES OF 2020: Canada’s Hot New export ‘O a k $’ releases a dreamy, melodic and sexy R&B groove on ‘Smoke and Harmony’

O a k $ is a recording artist hailing from Ontario, Canada who delivers distinct, fresh R&B music for the soul. His versatility is one of his biggest strengths as he is able to shift …

EDM PREMIERES: Sonic and Sleek with a Blast of ‘Star Wars’ energy, The future is now as ‘Sonic Radiation’ leaks new single ‘Roentgen’

With one eye on the past and one eye towards the future, Sonic Radiation constructs exciting electronic dance music that is both intriguing and captivating while holding true to the roots of the genre. While …

South African Hip Hop Activists Soundz Of The South Release Moving Tribute Music Video to those who have struggled to survive during lockdown

Soundz of the South is a political Hip Hop collective working to build an international working-class counter-culture that is anti-authoritarian, anti-capitalist, anti-racist, and ant-sexist. With the release of their brand new single and Music Video …

Catchy as Naughty R&B Candy with a serious Caribbean Pop injection, ‘Temani’ arrives with the addictive “Girls Like To Party”

STARSWORLDWIDE releases the first single from their STARS GRADUATION CLASS 20/20 Compilation: “Girls Like To Party” by Temani. Temani is a singer / songwriter / producer from Cincinnati Ohio. He is 22 years of age …

ELECTRONIC PREMIERES: SONIC JOY Records return with ‘Bittersweet’ from ‘NIGHTCREED’ and an array of Beats

SONIC JOY Records and producer John Meisel present “Bittersweet”, the new single from international Urban project NIGHT CREED. NIGHT CREED epitomizes a unique sound and style that could be described as intense, full of passion …

TRAP PREMIERES: Fusing exotic Indian and world sounds with dirty pumping beats bigger than Timbaland, ‘Indian Trap’ faces ‘VivaSwan’ for ‘Whatever It Cost’

VivaSwan is excited to reveal his latest single “Whatever It Cost” together with super producer Indian Trap. The two iTrap Records artists introduce a whole new sub-genre of Hip-Hop, coined “Activation Records” to the game, …

AFROBEAT PREMIERES: ‘SweetCorn’ sends out romantic African vibes and exquisite Afrobeats on the lovely ‘Nobody Fine Pass You’

Nigerian native and UK-based singer/songwriter SweetCorn releases “Nobody Fine Pass You”. The nostalgic afrobeat sound, produced by BeatbySV and written by SweetCorn, tells a story of a relationship filled with love, appreciation and fulfilment. A …

BANGER RAP PREMIERES: Hear it at Beach Parties, Rooftops and VIP Clubs, Boss Woman go mad for the adulation and ode from ‘J. Maurice’

J. Maurice delivers with his latest smash single ‘You Got It’ an ode to independent women and an immediate anthem. Over a hypnotic bassline, syncopated hi hats, hand claps and thumping kicks J. Maurice displays …

What have The Walker Brothers, The Moody Blues,The Art of Noise, Eric Clapton and Katrina and the Waves’ got in common with ‘Fitzsimon and Brogan’ ?

Fitzsimon and Brogan were both members of the band, Pretty Blue Gun, who were signed to an indie label licensed to Sony.  They released two albums which were critically acclaimed. Some of the guest musicians …

“I’ll give the best of me to you” sings American Actress and singer-songwriter ‘Shani’ on new video ‘Changing Tides’

“I’ll give the best of me to you,” American singer-songwriter Shani sings in her latest release, a powerful tune entitled “Changing Tides”. And she’s not lying. The song, which is soft and rousing at the …

HEAVY METAL PREMIERES: ‘Dead Like Juliet’ fuse Cocteau Twin and Cure like meanderings with massive powerful Metalcore anger on ‘Save Me’

The new effort “Save Me” from Italy’s Dead Like Juliet has just released on all platforms! The epic and grand music video captures a powerful story and message that the audience can relate to. Dead …

2020 RAP PREMIERES: ‘J Da Proph3t’utilizes Dope imagination and brings fans close with his entrancing new single ‘Sky Walking’

Fan favourite “Sky Walking” creates a deep connection between J Da Proph3t and fans. “Sky Walking” is transfixing and packed with emotion. Phrases like “High, walking on the sky, Shoe soles way above”, allow J …

FEMALE RAP PREMIERES: Atlanta based trending female rapper ‘Kerri Hayes’ is sometimes bossy as she gets her sh*t on with mysterious synths and Rap beats on the fantastic ‘Birthday’

Introducing the fantastic up and coming 21 year old artist Kerri Hayes. Kerri Hayes was born in the little town of Elkin, North Carolina and raised up in Atlanta ,Georgia. Since the age of 3, …

TRAP-METAL PREMIERES: Unleashing their twisted problems onto the Rock universe, sensational ‘Contagion’ music video from ‘Concrete Dream’ shows lockdown isolation madness in real time

If you’re looking for heavy- You’ve found it! Concrete Dream has just premiered a brand new, hard-hitting track and music video for the song “Contagion” and you can watch it right here! In 2017- members …

MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE: ‘Chancletazo’ is a music video from ‘Afrobeta’ about a boy who is visited by a Rat King and lured into a ‘Flip Flop Witch’ den, Want to know more ? Watch Here

Miami-based electro-funk duo Afrobeta will debut the music video for their new song, “Chancletazo,” a Spanish-language track, and lead single off their upcoming album, Illusion Motel. Directed by Miami native Biagio Musacchia, the video plays …

METALCORE PREMIERES: New York delivers a new breed of rock power with ‘Junexa’ who will leave you ‘Lifeless’ with their super powered Metalcore Energy

New York Metalcore act Junexa premiere “Lifeless” new music video Junexa featuring members Noah Rich– Vocals/Programming, Alec Rich– Lead Guitar, Josh Babcock– Drums, Erica Marino– Bass Junexa were recently signed with CB Entertainment for representation …

‘The BreakBomb Project’ and ‘Ava Petrillo’ let loose a stylish Electronic Synth Pop dream with a sonic Dance edge on new drop WHY’

House music producer The BreakBomb Project is back with a new playlist-ready hit featuring singer-songwriter Ava Petrillo. The widely anticipated track is titled ‘WHY’ is the latest addition to the two young creators’ impressive catalog …

DANCE MUSIC PREMIERES: ‘Gary Caos’ works with ROMBE4T and ‘San Sebastian’ on the bouncy well produced phat funky sound of ‘Disco Fever’

For this track, Gary Caos teamed up with ROMBE4T and San Sebastian to produce the “tough, chunky working house groove ready to bounce speakers across the globe”. The track ‘Disco Fever’ wastes no time pushing …

The Youth stand up and join ‘Caroline Grace’ as she spreads a strong message of change over a perfect pop song that touches you on ‘Open Your Mind’

14-year-old Caroline Grace is reminding the world, and other kids her age, that we have to come together to make the change we want to see in the world with her debut release, Open Your …

MUSIC AND FASHION PREMIERES: ‘Miss Your Touch’ is a trending new line of Jewellery from Danger Danger and Sonic The Hedgehog star, ‘Ted Poley’ as he releases ‘Devil to my Angel’

Best known as the lead singer for the rock band Danger Danger (voted one of VH-1’s all time Hair Metal bands), Ted Poley is an original and creative jewellery designer. In addition to touring non-stop …

MONSTER HALLOWEEN 2020 PREMIERES: Calling in The Night for Halloween 2020 is the movie sized music video with a ‘Thriller’ twist from fast rising ‘The Sultan’

‘With “Monsters” the Hamburg singer The Sultan releases his latest work in style of the spooky season. The single is not only a must-have for every Halloween playlist, but also convinces between the lines. As …

With a happy hour mood and romantic howling Country and Latin vibe, ‘Mario Guini’ and ‘Monte Grande’ celebrate new material with the mighty free ‘Red Moon’

You may recognize Mario Guini from the time he has spent on stage and in studio with some of the biggest artists in the music industry from Marc Anthony to Andres Cepeda to Jennifer Lopez, …

California delivers a rock legend who keeps the guitar sound of ‘Eddie Van Halen’ alive as he joins Celebrated Musicians on epic ground breaking new modern rock classic "Ron Wright & Special Guests"

On The playlist now The latest single ‘Digital Highway’ is a fast driving rocking masterpiece and wall of sound with huge rock vocals and an energy that could fill a classic rock stadium. Ron Wright …

As The World enters Mad Max Territory, a new warrior emerges in the form of Independent Music Artist ‘Celiane the Voice’ who launches Music, Merchandise, Movies and More!

Bay Area-based Indie Artist, Celiane the Voice, parlays her business acumen into building a formidable brand—in the booth and in the boardroom. When the pandemic struck, Celiane the Voice watched her thriving music career come …

Vampire Diaries, Days of Our Lives and CSI: NY Hit actress ‘Salina Soto’ releases the haunting, epic, cinematic and dreamy single “A Star is Born”

With the release of her new song “A Star is Born” off the ES DOT album, former Vampire Diaries star, Salina Soto continues to prove her capability as an all-round entertainer from her musical performance. …

ROCK DANCE GROOVES: Get dancing in Carnival party rock style with the uplifting Festival sounds of ‘Dar.ra’ as he returns with hot release ‘Rise Like The Sun’

While we as a world speed forward on an uncharted flight to an unknowable destination, predictions and hearsay is all you hear in the backseats on this excursion into a strange new Paradigm.

One prediction that has come to play out is Dar.Ra whose album New Kinda Normal released in 2019 told of tales of future society changes, while the front cover art showed a couple walking down and empty high street in a bubble.

Did he know something we didn’t at the time and was anyone paying attention to the fine lines of that release. Since we have seen massive changes and other artists not releasing any new material, we have seen more out put from Dar.Ra rather than less.

The EP ‘Stand Up For The Heroes’ was an honourable attempt to give the Keyworkers and Frontline Heroes of the Pandemic something more than just a round of applause, something that people could sing and show their Love, with proceeds given to Frontline worker charities.

The ‘Whisky n Honey’ EP featured a great Bowie style track with sublime subplot of a Love given up on for a pursuit of fast love and neon highs only to end up empty and alone wishing for a life that will never come back.

The Lights Dark Nights remix was the epitome of genre called ‘Rock Step’, which Dar.Ra claims to have invented. If you’re looking for the blueprint you can find it on this EP and the ‘New Kinda Normal’ Album

The latest release schedule doesn’t let up with a new single ‘Rise Like The Sun’. A Latin rock groove that cuts through the current climate like a hot knife through butter.

Uplifting sunshine grooves with remixes from Colombian to India, the UK with a few European mainland connections thrown in for good measure. The lyric suggests not been held down by the people in high places, the unknown powers who make decisions about out lives that we have no control over.

‘I want to rise like the sun and hold back for no one’ is a lyric sung with power and persuasion by Dar.Ra who takes a further dig at those powers by singing;

‘I wanna live the dream with impunity like the rich do with ease’, ‘I been crying crying out loud I been down in the dirt the dirt and the dust,
Trying to reach up from the gutter to the stars’

Sums up the frustration of the singer to be heard in a world that is obsessed with money and power rather than concern for the real issues that we face as a human race.

Dar.Ra has a way however of making the Music and melodies sound so sweet that you would miss the subliminal storylines that lurk beneath the clean mixes and beautiful musicianship on each track he puts out.

On the ‘Rise Like The Sun’ single there are 6 mixes all named after different places on the globe in an attempt to bring the world together rather than see ourselves separated by colours and creeds. Columbian Sun Cut is the real deal in the Latin house area and Vidula a producer from Sri Lanka puts his distinct flavours on his Indian Sun Remix.

The other remixes come from Dar.Ra and have an Indigenous theme to them as is also reflected in the Cover artwork which pays homage to the Aboriginal national flag.

Rise Like The Sun’ is out on Kusha Deep Music this fall.

Dar.Ra and the Hits so far…..

Dar.Ra is a Music Writer, Producer and Author who earned his stripes with hits for EMI and 21St Century Artists and set up the Kusha Deep Label in the 2000s releasing his first solo Album in 2009, called ‘Soul Hours‘. The UK, USA music press and radio, made Album of the week on Heart FM Spain, supported the album.

One of the tracks ‘Haunted Dancehall’ featured in a Hollywood film staring Hilary Duff and ‘Snakes On Planes’. Dar.Ra played on BBC Radio Cambridge to a million people live when they connected up their regional stations around the Midlands.

Various EPs ‘Now Is Now’, Live For Love, Cease Fire and soundtrack to film documentary ‘City Of Hope’ have also had millions of streams and lead to the recent album ‘New Kinda Normal’.

The Rock N Roll tour de force, that has seen three singles really make some movements happen in America, with well received Music video’s for ‘Rock Steady’ and ‘Night-Stepper’ being shot in NYC, while ‘Diamonds N The Shadows’ being shot in Atlanta.

Tracks have landed number 1 spots on Rock Radio stations around the USA, play-listed on TV stations LA TV, H2O NYC, Nashville Music TV as well as front cover of Hype Magazine, Top Hitz and Music Hit Box in The UK giving Dar.Ra, a very credible big Star status.

With two new EPs out ‘Stand Up For The Heroes’ a tribute to the keyworkers who have stood up to the task of the Pandemic and the Whisky n Honey EP this work continues to shape Dar.Ra’s musical catalogue.

The Beat remix called Bhangra Stance features on the Stand Up EP, is a powerful call to action for change. Top Hitz Music magazine to call the EP number 1 Lockdown release, while Music Mirror called the ‘Stand Up For The Heroes’ track, ‘the Rock anthem that Prince would of written, if he still graced this world’.

Dar.Ra has also written two books under his full moniker Darragh J Brady ‘Road Tales’ which is about amazing people with life changing stories that he met while touring the globe and ‘The Night That Jimi Died’ which is about a girl who channels the Spirit of Jimi Hendrix and rises to change the DNA of the World through Music. Both titles have also been given top reviews on Good Reads and Amazon Books.

The brand new single ‘Rise Like The Sun’ is out now on all good digital retailers.

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EDM HOUSE PREMIERES: ‘Luca Draccar’ lets loose his exceptional experimental house EP ‘Flamboyant’

Luca Draccar is an electronic music artist who is originally from Berlin, Germany. Since he was a child, Luca gravitate towards the production of electronic music. His interest in the genre peaked in high school when he began using his first Macintosh computer to compose original music.

Upon completing his time studying multimedia communication and interactive design at the Bauhaus Universität Weimar, Luca went to the University of Politecnico in Milan where he
studied digital design and visual communication whilst also DJing in clubs and illegal raves throughout Milan. He later won a scholarship to study at the University of Music Franz Liszt in
Weimar, so he resultantly left Italy and moved to Germany.

To date Luca has developed an impressive discography on Spotify that includes 2018’s ‘Quo Vadis’ and ‘AAA Access All Areas’, 2019’s ‘Noordinary’, and 2020’s ‘No Sometimes Yes’. With
tracks like ‘Voulez vous coucher avec moi’ amassing over fifty-two thousand streams and ‘Loversive’ gathering over forty-three thousand streams, it is clear that Luca’s streaming success is continuing to increase rapidly.

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Our featured EP, ‘Flamboyant’ by, is out now and available to stream on all major streaming platforms! The EP lasts twenty-eight minutes and twenty-one seconds and consists of three unique tracks and one remix.

Although the EP is grouped under the electronic classification, each track delivers Luca’s unique and original take on the genre.

Birba’ lasts an impressive ten minutes and forty-six seconds and sits at 122bpm. From the systematic percussive drops, phased synth and inventive instrumental transitions, this track will keep the listener captivated from start to finish.

Every Exit is an Entrance’ lasts five minutes and twenty-five seconds and sits at 110bpm. This track features a foundational sub-bass that provides the perfect platform for the plethora of electronic instrumental elements that are driven by the steady percussion.

‘Never Settle’ lasts six minutes and twelve seconds and sits at 129bpm. From instances of intentional/momentary dissonance,
to the clean transitions, ambient synth layers and subtle swells, this track provides the perfect amount of instrumental diversification. It is clear that Luca has been well cultured by the variety of places where he has lived over the years; drawing from the dark rhythm of Berlin, the foundational structure of his first home in Italy, and the “exotic radiance” of Los Angeles combining to inspire his original style. Make sure you follow Luca on all his social media to keep up to date with his upcoming releases!


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‘Joe Hodgson’ blasts out a relaxing, melodic wall of end of era riffing guitar sound on his epic anthem ‘The One that Got Away’

Joe Hodgson is a talented guitarist and musician from Northern Ireland. He grew up there at the height of The Troubles, a time of  systemic violence and huge political and social unrest, eventually finding an escape from it all via music. Joe honed his craft for several years as a band member in local groups before he finally moved to London to take his passion for music to the next level. After dedicating over two decades of his life to writing, recording, touring, and serving as a lead guitarist for various bands, Joe finally decided to launch a career as a solo guitarist.

Joe recently released his debut solo single, “The One that Got Away”, on August 28, 2020. Based on the concept of ‘change is the only constant’, it is an instrumental track written in the aftermath of the break-up of a long term relationship, and it explores the gut-wrenching, visceral effect that this had on him.

VINEMA ROCK: ‘Joe Hodgson’ blasts out a relaxing, melodic wall of end of era riffing guitar sound on his epic anthem ‘The One that Got Away’ – Vinema ROCK

“The song is a reflection of the feelings of longing and regret that I was harbouring at the time”, he says. “The woman in question was also my manager, and it was as if she knew that there was one type of song missing from the album and that by leaving, she would give me a sufficient dose of the blues to drag it out of me. If that was her motive, it was a stroke of genius”.

“The One That Got away” is a beautiful, heartfelt song that takes the listener on an emotional roller coaster ride. The track demonstrates the artist’s astounding music-making skills and a perfect sense of different rhythms and beats. It is a soulful number that will hit you straight in the heart and leave you wanting more.

Joe Hodgson has a broad taste in music. His musical influences include legends like Gary Moore, Eric Clapton, ELO and Jeff Beck. But the artist who initially inspired him to pick up his guitar and create music was Irish legend Rory Gallagher. The first time Joe heard Rory play, he knew instantly that this is what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. He explains, “It was mind-blowing and after that, nothing else mattered to me”.

When it comes to his musical style, Joe is a rock guitar player who incorporates influences from various genres including blues, funk, Latin and jazz. Working closely with renowned producer and Ivor Novello winner George De Angelis for nearly two decades, is something that Joe cites as having played a major part in nurturing and shaping his career.

Joe has recently finished working on his upcoming debut solo album titled “Apparitions”. The album is set to be released on November 20, 2020, and will be comprised of 15 self-penned instrumentals. The album is based on the same themes as his current single, “The One That Got Away”, while also delving darker and deeper into the human psyche.

New York music journalist Justyn W. Brodsky recently commented that “Joe is a musician who can paint pictures and tells stories with his guitar”. This is a statement that everyone can surely agree on.

Listen to the single “The One that Got Away” now on Spotify.com.

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Joe Hodgson –  The Full Story

While Northern Irish guitarist Joe Hodgson is an accomplished student of the bluesy hard rock he grew up on, it’s his ability to transcend the genre and use his instrument to paint pictures and tell stories that makes him such a vital artist. His compositions are influenced not only by personal experiences, but also by a love of literature and a deep curiosity about the human condition, and are filled with stirring melodies that can evoke the listener’s deepest emotions.

Growing up in rural County Tyrone, Northern Ireland at the height of The Troubles, music provided a young Joe with a way to temporarily escape the bleak circumstances around him. His love of guitar was ignited after discovering Irish blues legend Rory Gallagher, and shortly after he managed to procure his first instrument, a battered old second hand Woolworth’s Top Twenty guitar. The day that changed Joe’s life for good though, was when he saw another Irish great, Gary Moore, play at the UK Monsters Of Rock Festival. Joe recalls, “I was blown away by the sheer brilliance of Gary’s playing on every level, and from that moment, all I wanted to do was play guitar”. A hobby quickly turned into a passion, and Joe became obsessed with the instrument, spending all of his free time absorbing the popular hard rock and blues of the day, and gigging around Ireland with his first band Steel Claw.

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When the band split up, Joe moved to London where he integrated himself into the city’s thriving indie scene, spending the next two decades writing, recording, touring, and playing lead guitar in various rock bands, releasing numerous albums and singles along the way, and collaborating with an eclectic mix of songwriters on varied musical projects.

During his time in London, Joe worked closely with legendary producer and Ivor Novello winner George De Angelis, who he cites as a major influence on his career, “George took me under his wing and I learnt so much from him about songwriting, production and music in general. He’s a genius and I am very lucky to have met and worked with him”. Joe also embraced the sense of liberation and independence that living in London brought, and it also helped him hone his musical chops; “London changed, challenged and broadened my whole view of music; it forced me to grow up musically, and I quickly realised that touching people’s emotions is far more important than dazzling them with technique”. Joe’s musical explorations led him to branch out and incorporate elements of funk, jazz, and experimental music into his playing, laying the foundations for his future career as a solo guitarist.

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After returning to his native Northern Ireland to nurse his terminally ill mother in her final years, Joe began embracing the spiritual nature of music, composing melodies and themes that helped him find peace, solace, and hope in difficult times. “It was soul destroying to see the person I loved most in the world just wither away in front of my eyes, and it had a profound effect on me and my music. The break up of my relationship shortly after, really was the proverbial double whammy, but playing guitar proved to be my saviour. It was incredibly cathartic and it saw me through some dark and difficult times”. The resulting debut solo album, ‘Apparitions’, inspired by his Mum’s favourite W.B. Yeats poem, and dedicated to her, is a meditative and soul-searching collection of instrumentals, full of evocative melodies and atmospheres, that delivers everything from delicate, mournful slide playing to fast and furious gunslinging guitar rock, and everything in between.

The overarching theme of the music is incorporated on the album cover, and as Joe explains “It’s about how nothing ever stays the same, everything changes or decays; lives are lived, and love is lost, but looking forward is the one thing we can all do.

Yes, we may have regrets, but hope and optimism are usually only around the next corner”. So, far from being melancholic or overly sentimental, ‘Apparitions’ reveals Joe as a guitarist capable of using his music to provide a soundtrack for life’s most difficult and most triumphant times; a man with the ability to express his deepest feelings using little more than his guitar.

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MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERES: Rising artist ‘Christine Lee’ drops her magical and innocent pop single ‘Fallin’ with it’s beautiful music video location.

17-year-old Christine Lee is back with her latest song, Fallin along with a stunning visual that highlights the beauty of the song. Standing amidst a hilly area, Christine is depicted singing her heart out surrounded by nature.

Christine says, “The song is young, innocent and shy. The heart and soul of the song capture that butterfly feeling inside of you when you have your first big crush.”

Fallin is also an evolution sonically for Christine. The young artist worked on the song in-house. She shares, “This is one of the first songs we produced all on our own, from playing and recording the instruments, to mixing down the sounds, to mastering.”

VINEMA MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERES: Rising artist ‘Christine Lee’ drops her magical and innocent pop single ‘Fallin’ with it’s beautiful music video location.  – Vinema

In just a few short years, Christine Lee has continued to grow and mature into a new artist with each release and Fallin showcases this growth while staying true to who Christine is as a person and artist.

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Christine goes on to share, “I want people to feel excited and happy when they listen to Fallin. Maybe it’s about a classmate you have a crush on, or maybe it’s about a friend who you want to be more than just friends with. Maybe it’s someone on the other side of the world who you connected with online. I want that someone to imagine and dream along with the song’s lyrics and catchy melody.”

Fallin is available on all streaming platforms.

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POP ARTIST INTERVIEW: British Pop Star and Actor ‘Alexander James (AJ) Rodriguez’ speaks about his catchy new single and super fun ‘Girl Inspired’ music video ‘Your Smile’

Alexander James (AJ) Rodriguez has dropped his debut music video for his second single ‘Your Smile’ – quarantine style.

Vinema chatted with teen sensation Alexander James (AJ) Rodriguez who has just released his debut music video for his second single ‘Your Smile’ – quarantine style.

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Can you tell us a bit about your new record ‘Your Smile’?

I wanted to release a summer song that showcased someone’s smile using the backdrop of a few of Southern California’s stunning locations. I love the beach and so incorporating surfing or flip flops into the lyrics along with a girl’s smile was a must!

Your Smile’ is centred around a young girl’s captivating smile that is suddenly noticed by one of her friends, who is looking at her with a different appreciation for the very first time. Her admirer dreams of whisking her away for sandy toes and snow cones on the beach. The lyrics are about how she shouldn’t change a thing as she is fly just the way she is. It is fun, light and bursting full of summer!

Tell us about the music video.

Well, due to the current COVID-19 filming restrictions in Los Angeles, we had to be really careful, so I just had two of my friends and one videographer, plus my mum of course, on set.
We tried to incorporate some of Malibu’s most gorgeous hotspots, and of course me catching a wave at my favourite place, the beach.

Since releasing your debut pop record ‘My Crew’ in July, you have had some great results on the streaming services. Congratulations!

Oh yes, I am thrilled with the response to my music so far. We released my debut record ‘My Crew’ on July 7th and it’s so exciting to see it is currently pushing 200,000 streams. ‘Your Smile’ has been climbing at a rapid rate with over 105,000 streams on Spotify today. I am so grateful to everyone who has listened to the songs so far.

What’s up next for you?

I recording three songs at age twelve during the Los Angeles lockdown, and I am releasing one song consecutively each month, ‘My Crew’, which released on 07.07, ‘Your Smile’ on 08.08 and next in line is ‘Up To You’ on 09.09. I have a further three records penned for later in the year as well as a special Holiday song. I am super excited to tell you about that!

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‘Your Smile’ from Alexander James (AJ) Rodriguez is currently out and available for download on iTunes and all digital streaming platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, Pandora, DEEZER and more!

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