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CHH Artist Israel the Poet Releases “Robed in Light”

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Israel the Poet is a Gospel Hip Hop artist who fearfully writes all of his songs putting God first. He authentically loves Jesus and not afraid to say the mighty name in his music. The goal of his music ministry is to present the truth of God to the masses. His lyrics are passionate and sharp! Furthermore, his lyrics are biblically accurate which may not be pleasing to the ears of those who only cherry pick ear pleasing biblical verses. Israel the Poet is thorough through and true with the…

Talent Is Timeless Unleash New Music Alliance

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Talent Is Timeless

Talent Is Timeless, the premier platform for songwriters over 50, is proud to announce its partnership with Universal Audio, a leading manufacturer of professional audio recording hardware and software. Universal Audio will sponsor the 2023 Talent Is Timeless songwriting competition with three of their Volt 2 Studio Packages, providing winning artists with cutting-edge equipment to help bring their creative vision to life. The 2023 competition is set to be the biggest yet, with an exceptional line-up of judges, including Ian Matthews of Kasabian, the British rock band known for their…

Indie Spotlight: Nook Gotti

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This week we’re featuring another great independent artist, Nook Gotti. Nook recently released his album “Bang Out With 2Kannons“. “Bang Out…” is more then your typical project. It’s a special album dedicated to two of his closest friends, who he lost in the struggle to gun violence. Check out 2 of his videos below “Z5“& “1000” and let us know what you think.

NBA All-Star Victor Oladipo Releases AfroBeats Album “Tunde”

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Victor Oladipo, a two-time NBA All-Star and R&B artist, has released a 7-track album called Tunde available to stream here. He collaborated with Grammy-nominated producer Harmony “H-Money” Samuels, who has worked with Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, and Jennifer Hudson, and recorded the entire project at H-Money’s studio in Los Angeles. The album’s latest single “Exercise” features Nigerian singer/songwriter Nonso Amadi, which Oladipo tells Complex “sets the tone for the album.” Tunde marks Oladipo’s debut in the Afrobeats genre. “I decided to do an Afrobeats album to give back to my culture, which has made me who I…

Julia Thomsen Charms With ‘Travelling Through Wonders’

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Julia Thomsen

With the release of her latest composition, ‘Travelling Through Wonders’, Julia Thomsen brings beauty to the vanguard. Marie, a sound design artist, contributed her work to the new release, a rework of Julia’s earlier release ‘Wonderness’. The new work is a breath of fresh air that carries us away on an experience that will not soon be forgotten. It begins with a dreamy introduction, the synths float to the top of the mix ahead of some tranquil nature sounds that Marie lays down nicely, and then the pulse intensifies. At…

Tennis Release “Forbidden Doors” Before New Album

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Acclaimed indie-pop duo Tennis have shared “Forbidden Doors,” the third single from their highly anticipated sixth studio album, Pollen, arriving this month via their own Mutually Detrimental label on Friday, February 10, 2023. Pre-orders are available now. “Sonically, Forbidden Doors filled out something essential that was missing from the record. I took my time writing lyrics that fit the world without altering it. The music gave me a sense of driving away from something. Patrick and I have done a lot of that– trading one city skyline for another, releasing something to make room…

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…

Voodoo Rays Release New Album, ‘Empire’

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Voodoo Rays

The latest album by Voodoo Rays, ‘Empire’, breathes new life into the indie-rock genre. The record ventures into uncharted territory while ostensibly continuing the work of previous greats. The first tune, ‘chantal’, on the 10-song album ‘Empire’ is a fierce opener that immediately breaks down barriers. The guitars reverberate in the background, the bass riff is front and centre, and the music is driven forward by a relentless drum beat. A distinctive vocal stands out against a hazy background, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of Glasvegas. About three songs in, ‘Ebbing’…

Kingdumb Drops New Track ‘Do It Like Me’

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‘Do It Like Me,’ by the English producer Kingdumb, is bringing the intensity level up to a new high, and we love it! The track’s explosive quality is irresistible, and the moment the bass drops, we feel ourselves rising off the ground and bursting forth alongside the mix’s piercing bite! Throughout the past few years, Kingdumb has steadily risen through the ranks of the scene, and he is getting better with each new effort he puts out. Also, a great thing about him is that you can never really predict…