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Cole Stephens, a native of Nacogdoches who was born and raised in the East Texas Pineywoods, has always loved music and playing the guitar. Cole sang in church and discovered a passion for music, following in the footsteps of his grandfather who performed gospel music and traveled the regions of…

“Aurora,” by singer-songwriter Jodi Heights, is the first song she has written for the Celtic harp. “Aurora” beautifully compares intuition to the northern lights by using them as a metaphor. Jodi’s first project with Black Balloon Media is an animated lyric video that depicts the mystique of the aurora borealis.…

Nineteen by Mardi Lumsden: Review When this synth-laden music started playing and then kicked into an amped-up boost on my Spotify, I was blown away and had to gather myself to keep listening and see where it goes. The song is “Nineteen”, sung by a mature low-toned dreamy femme voice,…

The Hamilton, Ontario-based indie duo “Burn The Louvre” is made up of Jordan Speare (vocals/guitar) and Sean Cooper (guitar/vocals). Engineer and producer Mickey Ellsworth recorded, mixed, and mastered their debut LP Silhouettes, which is scheduled for release in 2022.Years before meeting Cooper, Speare began working on Silhouettes. For the first…

Send Me Higher by Sugar Nova: Review Sugar Nova’s “Send Me Higher” is a poptastic track full of color and style. The elements of Nu-disco present in the song create an exciting atmosphere full of “feel-good” vibes, where the music keeps flowing to make you groove. The singer Rachel Eisenstat…

Sexual (Li Da Di) by Shab: Review Shab is a sensational artist with international recognition. She is a Pop Star by heart, and an Iranian refugee residing in America. Shab’s melodically brilliant track “Sexual (Li Da Di)” comes along with a heavy dose of EDM that doesn’t disappoint. She manages…

The members of “Occurrence” are Ken Urban (electronics), Cat Hollyer (vocals), and Johnny Hager (vocals). The band, which is based in Washington Heights, New York City, was created when Ken messaged his college friend Cat on Facebook after they hadn’t spoken in nearly 20 years. Ken enquired about Cat singing…

Frequency/Only One by MARLEE XX: Review MARLEE XX is a one-woman army with a unique, genre-fluid musical style in her arsenal. She brings a Bronx style all the way from Washington, DC, and is a multi-hyphenate artist with incredible skills. With the releases of “Frequency” and “Only One,” she has…

Emily Mac’s seductive vocals are something to savor and are best enjoyed in large quantities, similar to a strong glass of whiskey. On October 14, 2022, the singer-songwriter from Toronto made her debut with the release of her new single, “Whiskey Like Me.”The song “Whiskey Like Me,” which was co-written…

When The Night Comes by French Mothers: Review The delightful English band French Mothers have been making waves over the past year and their “When The Night Comes” EP, which features five songs, is the perfect thing to put on, relax, and enjoy. They aren’t hesitant to push the boundaries…