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The Joe Marcinek Band Guides Us To ‘1 River Street’

Music was always meant to be fluid. Each performance of a song will have its own unique flair. Sometimes this is small note changes and other times it can be full flourishes that set each show apart. Our recent find the Joe Marcinek Band has become well known following this later formula. New album 1 […]

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The Heard Eye Groove Into ‘Funkalypse’

Lockdown funkateers The Heard Eye do a fine job of driving body-moving beats underneath big pop/rock hooks on the group’s recent album Funkalypse.  Available now on all major platforms, Funkalypse is a solid session from one end to the other. The band’s blending of old-school funk and Beatles/ELO-level melodic songwriting is a truly intoxicating mix […]

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Smoove and Turrell brings us songs of joy with their album ‘Red Ellen’

The North East’s Smoove and Turrell return with their seventh (studio) album, Red Ellen. You don’t see many modern-day artists/bands release as many albums as this nowadays, it’s a credit to the calibre of music and their loyal fanbase. They have come a long way since their debut single, “I Can’t Give You Up”. The […]

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Säm Wilder Sets Sights on The Future with ‘Homebound’

In the world of music you never know when an opportunity will present itself. You must stay ready to seize it. But you also must be willing to evolve and grow. Accepting these changes is what leads to becoming a true and respected artist. A great example of this is our recent discovery Säm Wilder […]

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Kingsley Durant Opens Up The ‘Convertible’

As a musician you must always be ready and willing to accept the inspiration that comes upon you. Music has its way of leading you right where you need to be. Having an open mind to this muse has created great things. Long time musician Kingsley Durant has always done this and now a new […]

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Danny Toeman is having a funking good time with ‘Shake the Blues (Outta Your Shoes)’

Danny Toeman is an artist who bleeds soul and funk. His musical talents and influences are clear to hear throughout his releases, especially with the funky goodness of “If What You Say is What You Mean”. But, he slows things down to create some wonderful tender moments, as “She’s Got Something About Her” can testify. […]

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Redray Frazier is “The Real Thing”

It has been a tremendously tough time for all of us over the past 2 years. Health concerns, lockdowns, career concerns, etc. The struggle for artists has been drastic both monetarily and mentally. Our recent discovery Redray Frazier is willing to be open and honest about it and has a new single “The Real Thing” […]

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SPHERICAL AGENDA Ask “Coleman’s Question”

For any band to really last there has to be a chemistry between the musicians. This is even more prominent in the jazz-fusion genres where improvisation and experimentation take hold. It seems that our latest find SPHERICAL AGENDA has a great grasp on this musical chemistry and has new music coming to show it off. […]