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Tim James and The Very Special Guests debut is very special indeed.

Our connection to music is special. How that connection changes over time, our journey. Edmonton Canada resident, Tim James is a great example. A veteran multi-instrumentalist / studio producer. Taking the reins as band leader felt natural. Tim James tapped his fellow musicians for assistance in the studio. Those who assisted were dubbed “The Very Special […]

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Gianfranco Pescetti Rises With ‘DAYSTAR NOCTURNAL’

Creating music should be an amalgamation of your life experiences and your creativity. Absorbing the world around us and being able to turn it into song is a talent that too few of us use. Our recent discovery Gianfranco Pescetti is openly sharing his influences and allowing us to craft our own stories with his […]

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Easy Bees Buzz Into Your Hearts With Debut

Easy Bees deliver a masterful helping of highly-melodic, singer-songwriter pop/rock on the band’s latest self-titled album.  Available now on all streaming platforms, Easy Bees is a 12-song set influenced by high-end songwriting talents like The Beatles, Tom Petty, ELO, and The Traveling Wilburys. Big hooks and harmony are the building blocks here and the band […]

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Michael Novak Shows Us What ‘Used To Be’

As much as we may see the supposedly sudden pop stars that is a very rare occurrence. The real stars are the artists that hold on to their dreams even if they need to be but on hold for a while. The love of music will remain as long as you allow it. Our recent […]

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Ranzel X Kendrick Takes Us Up To ‘Hill Country Hip’

Ranzel X Kendrick’s latest release, ‘Hill Country Hip – Best of Rxk’ captures the essence of country music, revived with a refreshing zest. Kendrick’s artistry breathes life into a genre that’s often overlooked in today’s musical mainstream. With each track, Kendrick transports listeners to the heart of country music, infusing every note with authenticity and […]

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‘Maybe You’re The Reason’ is David Vogel’s cathartic new single.

Artists leaving California and New York for Nashville Tennessee is a thing. I know a few who left California and made a name for themselves in Nashville. Originally from New York, David Vogel also made the move down south. Speaking of moves, he’s made a few. Appearing on The Voice, a recently signed a pub/ production […]

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Them Dirty Roses Light It Up with ‘Candle In The Dark’

Them Dirty Roses achieve a perfect blend of old-school Southern Rock and present-day Hard Rock on the band’s new single “Candle In The Dark.”  Released March 1st, 2024 on Garden Party Records, “Candle In The Dark” is a strong, mid-speed cut that goes all out from the jump. It’s built on huge-sounding guitars, tough drumming, […]

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Extra Time Spaces It Out With ‘Songs With Long Titles’

With much of modern music going the all digital route there seems to be some soul lost. The amount of production tricks and tools used to “fix” every note suck out the natural life of well written songs. Fortunately there are still bands like Extra Time out there that are keeping the classic sound alive. […]