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Song of the Day: Matthew Fowler – “Rest”
Posted by Greg on May 28, 2019 in Florida/Long Island, Music
One of our favorite singer-songwriters of the last few years is Orlando’s Matthew Fowler. Read more…
Diplo Goes Country (With Help from CAM)
Posted by Greg on May 24, 2019 in Music
We might be suckers for pop music, but EDM, well that’s a different story. Funnily enough, one of EDM’s biggest names is about to embark on something completely different. Thomas Pentz Jr, more commonly known as Diplo, has recently released a country project using the moniker Thomas Wesley.
The lead single from that album is “So Long” featuring vocals from Grammy-nominated country chanteuse CAM. Consistently one of our favorite artists over the past few years, CAM continues to astound us at every turn. From start to finish “So Long” is tender, aching and downright perfect.
We may not like Diplo, but we sure do like Thomas Wesley.
Album of the Day: Benji & Rita – self-titled
Posted by Greg on May 24, 2019 in Music
EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re about two weeks late on getting this up, as the album dropped earlier this month, but life has been a whirlwind.
Okay, we’ll admit it, we’re a bit fond of world music. Something about the feel of a song being sung in a foreign language that transports us away from our office cubicle and into something far more enticing. Enter Benji & Rita, the debut album from the married duo of New York-based composer Benji Kaplan and Brazilian singer/songwriter Rita Figuerido. Read more…
Song of the Week: Noah Dane – “There Goes”
Posted by Greg on May 10, 2019 in Music
Sometimes a song takes you by storm. Alters your entire day, your frame of thinking and the way you approach listening to music. Read more…
Ed Sheeran Drops New Single (With Help From Bieber)
Posted by Greg on May 10, 2019 in Music
While this blog is indeed aimed at highlighting under-the-radar talent, when it comes to pop music, we’ll admit it, we’re total suckers. And so it is that pop heavyweights Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber have collaborated on the brilliant pop cut “I Don’t Care.” Read more…
Listen To: Bene – “Evil Spider”
Posted by Greg on May 9, 2019 in Music
Not sure how to describe “Evil Spider,” the latest single from New Zealand singer-songwriter Bene. Read more…
DIME Partners With TBHEF For Songwriting Scholarships
Posted by Greg on May 9, 2019 in Music
The Detroit Institute of Music Education (DIME) has partnered with The Buddy Holly Educational Foundation (TBHEF) to allow students to participate in the TBHEF/SOLO Songwriting Week from May 21-26 in Lafayette, LA. Read more…
Song of the Day: Son Step – “Pluto Chakras”
Posted by Greg on May 9, 2019 in Music
Another day, another musical surprise. Today’s song of the day comes from Philadelphia psych-pop outfit Son Step, whose single “Pluto Chakras” is well, um, just downright odd. Read more…
Get Ready for Roxodus!
Posted by Greg on May 9, 2019 in Music
Edenvale, Ontario hosts the inaugural Roxodus Festival this summer from July 11-14. Located 90 miles north of Toronto, Edenvale is home to the Blue Mountain hills and is 10 minutes from Wasaga Beach. Headliners include the likes of: Aerosmith, Kid Rock, Nickelback, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Alice Cooper, Peter Frampton and Cheap Trick. Read more…
Watch the Americana Music Awards Nominee Announcement Live
Posted by Greg on May 9, 2019 in Music
If you’re a fan of Americana music (and seriously who isn’t?) be sure to block out some time on Tuesday to catch the livestream of the Americana Honors & Awards. The event will be taking place live from the rehearsals of Mavis & Friends: Celebrating 80 Years of Mavis Staples. The Milk Carton Kids will announce this year’s nominees. The event, hosted by Our Vinyl TV, will be broadcast live via Facebook.