Author: MIConnected

Grandmaster Flash Releases Part 1 of his New Vignette Series

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Grandmaster Flash, the first DJ to ever turn turntables into a musical instrument, details his invention of a new tool that allowed records to move freely. Called a “wafer” at the time, his invention has become a world-renowned vital instrument for today’s DJ know as the slipmat! This first episode in a 10 part series features the forefather of Hip-Hop unzipping the reserved origins of the culture. Viewers can also catch GMF tonight and each and every Thursday night on his QMT radio show from 8pm-9pm EST via Twitch.

Out of Mind Festival Releases 2023 Lineup

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Out of Mind Fest, the groundbreaking music festival fostering a diverse, inclusive, safe space for artists and fans, has announced the eagerly awaited lineup for its latest upcoming event, set for Saturday, February 25 at Los Angeles, CA’s The Echo. Tickets are on sale now HERE.  Presented by Gay Asstrology, Half Moon, and Errant Ent in association with Live Nation, Out of Mind Fest will feature a wide-ranging bill featuring such LGBTQ+ and BIPOC musicians as grouptherapy., Rituals of Mine, gay hollywood, Jackie Lipson with VAVÁ, STORYBOARDS, and a DJ set from Bri Giger, along with special guests including BLUSH, Mae…

The Mas LaRae Show is Back

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The Mas LaRae Show captures real life content focused on entrepreneurship, social impact, culture, & lifestyle. The unique flavor is simple, “bringing more light everywhere Heart 2 Heart“. Through transformational stories, transparent dialogue, and genuine support they aim to share, connect, and inspire. “Discovering your true self, leads you into your purpose(s) in life. From there you can learn how your purpose(s) can sustain you!” Alysha L. Ellis  Watch the first episode below and tune in weekly for more guests and episodes.

Bonnaroo Announces 2023 Lineup

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Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has shared the lineup for this year’s edition of the internationally acclaimed camping festival, taking place June 15-18, 2023 on the Bonnaroo Farm, located just 60 miles southeast of Nashville in Manchester, TN. Bonnaroo 2023 will once again present a wide-ranging bill featuring a spectacular selection of top artists performing around the clock across more than 10 unique stages over the four-day festival, with live music and much more through the night and into early morning with special sunrise sets. Highlights will include performances from Kendrick…

Ciara Leah Releases Debut Album “Love Money”

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Singer-songwriter Ciara Leah has released her debut live studio album, Love Money, featuring 5 tracks including her singles “27“ and “Love Money.” The project was funded by FACTOR and is available on all streaming services. Co-produced alongside Juno-nominated producers Chris Rouse and Thomas McKay, Love Money is a declaration of faith, a celebration of love, and a social critique, all at once. A fun, smooth R&B soundscape, the album features emotional yet consummate soul vocals and harmonies from Ciara Leah, as well as many jazz solos on keys. “This project…

Pop Singer Gabriele Kysel Explores Break Ups in “Lover Boy”

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Pop singer-songwriter, Gabriele Kysel, has released her latest single, “Lover Boy.” Her second single of the year is a moving piano ballad lamenting lost love.  The new track features Gabriele’s lush vocals and emotional keys, building to an epic soundscape of indie pop heartbreak. “‘Lover Boy’ is a song that was inspired by relationships that end on a positive note, but also with heartbreak,” says Kysel. “When you are hurt and angry, but feel like you can’t communicate it, because it feels out counterproductive and out of place. When people…

Recording Artist Tom Jaeger Debuts New Single “On My Way (Back) Home”

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St. Louis MO native, Tom Jaeger releases his final project for 2022, “On My Way (Back) Home.” The non-traditional song pays homage to phrases and lyrical ideas from recent musical influences like Warpaint, Radiohead, Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, the Beatles, and The Smile. Even the title is a nod to the Beatles. Stylistically, most akin to Radiohead’s King of Limbs album or the German artist Apparat. Tom Jaeger is a multi-instrumentalist and audio engineer splitting time between sync licensing and solo projects. He prides himself in holding full creative control…