Even though the holidays are over, Joe The Bluesman has a lot to celebrate. The recent release of his first E.P "Seasons," has brought the bluesman a lot of joy. Two singles "Ol Black Cat" and "Leisure Time Blues," were soft released in advance on the Sound Cloud platform. Currently the two singles have garnered the bluesman over 40k in streams on the Sound Cloud platform.Tuned Loud Blog, reviewed the singles in advance. They described the two singles as follows, " When listening to  “ Leisure Time ”  and  “ Ol Black Cat ” , a succession of moods washes over us and at their deepest point they resemble a psychedelic trance."  Joe The Bluesman aka Joe Campobasso was born in Kansas City in 1954. Early in his childhood, his parents moved to Huntington Beach, California where he would spend most of his youth. A natural musician, he was already playing the violin by the third grade and by high school he was playing in the school's band...

Original article at - https://mtvrock.com/brandon-james/ When and why did you start playing? I fell in love with music at the age of 13. It was the creative outlet I needed to essentially give me something that made me feel special. Which famous musicians do you admire? Why? Luther Vandross and his amazing soulful approach to both original material and covers he adored and remade. Mariah Carey for not only dominating the pop music scene but being an amazing song writer and business woman as well. Were you influenced by old records & tapes? Which ones? Lol yes love the old Temptation and Gladys Knight tapes because my family would play them constantly at get togethers when I was younger. Who are your favorite musicians? Groups? CD’s? Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey, Destinys Child, Brandy Have you been in competitions? Fleadh’s? Any prizes? I participated in several choral competitions in high school and won honor superior for a classical so...

Original article by  Bryan Farrish When talking to people who are launching their first couple of projects, invariably the same misunderstood points come up concerning commercial regular-rotation airplay. Here they are: DJs PLAY THE RECORDS: This only applies to non-commercial radio, and specialty/mixshow radio. The majority of people in the U.S., however, listen to commercial regular-rotation radio , and on these stations, the DJs have no say at all in what is going to be played (unless, in the case of a smaller station, the DJ is also the PD). So, the biggest pitfall to avoid is asking a DJ at a commercial station "Can I give you my CD for possible rotation?". The DJ is not allowed to say "No", and he/she is probably not going to explain that only the PD can approve regular rotation. The DJ is just going to say "OK". GOOD SONGS SPREAD TO OTHER STATIONS: Good songs (or for that matter, good programs) do not mystically spread to other stations....

1. Where are we talking from today? A. I am talking about being heard and living out my goal. 2. How is 2018 treating you so far? A. 2018 is treating me not so good losing a lot of family members and friends, but also gaining fans. 3. How did you get involved in music? A. My brother Musa Major and My brother Taimer Singleton push me to express my talent with my lyrical skills. 4. When did you make music a priority? A.  I made music priority when I start really believing in myself that I really have a gift and the world need to know. 5. What inspires you daily to write & record music? A. What inspires me to make music is Life every day is different and I just express it in songs to touch people with my words 6. Name 1-2 highly influential musicians that you listen to & respect? A. Jadakiss and J Cole 7.  When it comes to how the music enthusiast listens to your album do you prefer they buy or stream a...

Read The Original Article: http://thebandcampdiaries.com/post/178968475537/brandon-james-there-she-goes-brandon-james Brandon James recently released a stunning single and matching music video titled “There She Goes.” The track displays a really strong combination of old-school R&B, pop and even hits of rock, going for a very uplifting arrangement. Comparisons with classic acts like Al Green, James Brown or Bill Withers immediately come to mind, as Brandon and his band set out to really charm their audience with charismatic lyrics, catchy hooks and passionate performance values. The video is interesting to watch and really well-produced, acting as a perfect match with the song’s mood and style. There is a certain retro charm, which really defines this song. However, this isn’t a nostalgia act. “There She Goes” is a fresh track with a nice romantic vein and a really cool twist. This is definitely a great taste of Brandon’s talent as a vocalist, as well as the chemistry of h...

1. Where are we talking from today? My couch... Where my cat Callisto happens to be staring at me in a frighteningly judgemental tone.  I have no idea why he has an attitude this morning... He's the one who kept ME up all night running around at top speed and screaming at the top of his lungs... Random thoughts... 2. How is 2018 treating you so far? 2018 has kicked my ass up,  down,  around and sideways... Then went in from the roota to the toota. But I'm still here.  '18 will be gone in a few months but I aint goin nowhere.  That's the story of my life in a nutshell.  Feel free to put that on my urn when the time comes. I will make sure the extra words are covered in the budget costs!  Lol!  Wow..  3. How did you get involved in music? I emerged from he womb with a mic in my hand a song in my lungs and envisioning a stage to set on fire!!! 4. When did you make music a priority? 7th or 8th grade?  Somewhere in tha...

1. Where are we talking from today? We are in Los Angeles  2. How is 2018 treating you so far? Very well, thank you! :) We have been busy writing songs, plus we are writing a musical, and this year we had a dream come true :) We  performed with a full orchestra - a cover song from Buffalo Springfield at a fundraiser event 3. How did you get involved in music? Both of our parents were singers and music was always playing at home. Our mom says we sang before we spoke :) We were the singing twin sisters of our town, and started performing at the age of eight.  4. When did you make music a priority? Music was always there and it influenced us both a little different at the beginning. Corinna knew from little on, that she wanted to be a singer, but Isabelle's dream was to at first live a life of business, seeing music as just something that's always there. Our father had declined a record deal in the 60s, believing that music could never be seen as a 'real' ...

www.eprmusic.com visit us on Twitter #entirelypr Original article from muiscbizacademy Step #1 Realize that no one is waiting for your music. If people are going to become fans of your music, you must approach the promoting of your live shows and the promotion of your CD releases with the same planning and professionalism as the artists whom you admire have promoted their music. Marketing music has changed radically in the age of the Internet and social media. That technology has the potential to take your music to the world. But knowing that it is up to you to let the world know about your music, is an important first step to take as a responsible independent musician. Step #2 Avoid telling people in the music business that your music is "good". It is a much overused and weak word. A&R reps, music directors at radio stations, the music press, and buyers at distributors and stores presume you think your music is "good," because you put it out to ...

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1. Where are we talking from today? A.We are and have chat via telephone and via email thus far. 2. How is 2018 treating you so far? A. 2018 came in like a heard of buffalo. I had a decent amount of shows lined up and I had just released my new record: In The City Of Lovers as the year progressed I started to record a new album which I intend on releasing towards the end of the year. 3. How did you get involved in music? A. I started playing music when I was in third grade in the school band. I played clarinet and saxophone till I was 12 or so then I began to take interest in guitar. Once I started playing guitar, I never turned back. 4. When did you make music a priority? A. When I realized that music is what makes me happy and what I want to do for the rest of my life. Music is a release for and of my inner self and being, a getaway if you will sometimes letting me have head peace and mind. 5. What inspires you daily to write & record music? A. Life around...

South Florida's very own "Prince Peezy & Lala Chanel" look to introduce Florida and the world to "Project X." The hip-hop charged pop duo recently released their album "Project X" on June 1st, 2018. The album is available for purchase on the group's website and is available for streaming on all major platforms.  The song “Cook It Up” is the album’s second single, a music video for the single was released to YouTube on April 13th, 2018. Promotional efforts combined with touring is planned to promote the single and the album overall. The group will be performing in The Big Apple on July 29th and then performing at the Atlanta Fashion Awards on August 5th. A full itinerary can be found on the group's website.  "Prince Peezy & Lala Chanel" have been described as a "hard-working group ready and willing to lead the coming age of the indie artist." The hip-hop/pop duo have performed at notable events and venues su...

Detroit, Michigan native and rap/soul artist, “Props” is a rising star who is setting his sights on making an impact in the music industry.  Skoli of Skope magazine described him as a “young emcee from Michigan who is gearing up to do big things in the industry." He is currently promoting his upcoming single release “Cold Blooded.” Scheduled for release in September of 2018. Props was born Cornell Mark Howard in Detroit Michigan on December 21, 1972. He attended Martin Luther King Elementary School and Muskegon Heights High School. Props started doing music as a hobby which led him to pursue a deeper interest in developing his talent. He states, “as I grew, family changes and new living, I concentrated on and was attracted to the music of the 80’s Hip Hop genre.” Props cites some of the artists who most influenced him as Rakim, Nas, 2Pac, Chef Rae, Dead Prez, Straight Hip Hop, and most importantly Essences. To date, Props has released and streamed music from Sound Cloud...

1. Where are we talking from today? Self Destruktion aka Marcus Rawles straight outta the WestCoast Los Angeles Ca 2. How is 2018 treating you so far? Up on up music great been creating and changing the Hardcore Hip-hop game is the aim through the works of Destrukion 3. How did you get involved in music? Started loving music since a younger man I have been blessed to been around legendary artist such as Tom Petty my grandmother was the house manager of this great man and I learned alot about music from him as well 4. When did you make music a priority? Once I seen how my music started getting recognized by people and started getting acclaim for my talents 5. What inspires you daily to write & record music? The relaxation and fun I have of creating a beautiful artform 6. Name 1-2 highly influential musicians that you listen to & respect? Tupac Shakur & Ice Cube  Tom Petty 7.  When it comes to how the music enthusiast listens to your album do yo...

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Where are we talking from today? Denver, Colorado. How is 2018 treating you so far? It’s been really hectic and exciting professionally. I’ve published my first novel, three albums of original music, and about 40 YouTube videos on my channel. How did you get involved in music? I was a musician by the time I was six. My mother was a professional violinist so I was surrounded by it my whole upbringing. I took piano lessons as a kid, then played the viola for eight years, and then started singing and playing the guitar later in high school. When did you make music a priority? College was when it became more than something I was required to do. I knew I wanted to be some form of artist and music was something I’d grown up doing, so I started writing songs and poetry. After I decided I didn’t want to major in english, I decided to major in music because I didn’t like other people telling me how to write. What inspires you daily to write and record music? I think pla...

1.       Where are we talking from today? a.       I’ve been under the weather all week so I’m in my bedroom right now recuperating out in South Florida. I’m originally from The Bronx, NY though. 2.       How is 2018 treating you so far? a.       For my music career it’s been great. A lot of opportunities have opened up and people have been starting to take notice to and recognize my sound. In my personal life there’s been a lot of turmoil but hey that makes for good material. 3.       How did you get involved in music? a.       I was a quiet kid living in a crazy environment. I was real observant and introverted until my older cousin who I was very close to was killed.  After that I didn’t speak for like a year then when I did start speaking again rap was how I chose to express myself. 4.       When did you make music a priorit...

Philadelphia's very own Pharho Philadelphia's very own Pharho is a rising star who's setting his sights on making an impact in the industry. Skoli of Skope Magazine described him as "a versatile and highly talented artist who does it all from being an emcee to writing and producing."   He recently released an instrumental mixtape "Knock On Wood," to build anticipation for his sophomore mixtape "Summers Eve 2," scheduled for release in the summer of 2018. Pharho aka Shayne Witherspoon was born on February 20th, 1990 in Philadelphia. He states that growing up in Philadelphia was like the popular saying, "If you can make it in Philly you can make it anywhere."   Pharho started pursuing music at the age of 17. He cites artists such as Nas, 2Pac, Pharrell, and  Timberland as influences.  Not only is Pharho an accomplished creative talent; he is also a highly educated musician. He earned a Masters in Education from Relay GSE...