1. Where are we talking from today?      A. I'm in Nashville, TN 2. Where did you get your artist name from? A. I was the lead guitarist for Rock & Roll Hall of fame Leon Russell from 2005 to 2007.  When I joined the band I had long curly hair.  Leon mentioned to me after a couple of gigs that he thought that  "I ought to have a power name".  Hence that day, I became J. "Curly" Speegle...  He was big on that sort of thing.  His real name was Claude Russell Bridges, so it kinda made sense. 3. Music wise, what are you working on right now? A. I'm actually on a hiatus at the moment.  I started touring at 19 or 20 and stayed there for a lot of years, so I'm just enjoying a little downtime... 4. Who or what were the most significant influences on your musical life and career? A. Well, Leon Russell obviously.  But there are a lot more that are pretty significant as well.  There is a gentleman by the name of Owen...

Check out the new mixtape from straight out of CA$HVILLE. Check out the original post at -  https://www.eprmuisc.com/2019/04/mystakinfolk-streetz-n-sheets-vol1.html

1. Where are we talking from today? A. I currently reside in Murfreesboro Tennessee. 2. What would you like to accomplish in 2019? A. The biggest thing I would like to accomplish in 2019 is to get my debut album produced. 3. Has the government shutdown affected you or anyone you know? A.  As far as the government shut down no it really hasn’t affected me or anyone that I know. 4. What is your take on politics? A.  As far as politics I feel our country is broken and we all need to come together as American people and figure out the solution. There is too much dissension among the American people and among our politicians. It’s time to reach across the party lines and figure out how to make this country better. 5. Where did you get your artist name from? A.  The name Derek Smith, as for the first name it was completely random. As for my last name, it was my mothers maiden name and the last name of my grandfather a man that I really admire and hope to m...

Meet "IAM_PHI" Nashville's Up And Coming Artist   Orignal article link  Nashville, TN has a diamond in the ruff. This diamond is currently being dusted off and prepared to shine. Indie recording artist "IAM_PHI, " has been building his presence in the underground hip-hop circuits, new to the game he isn't. But, as with anything, there are levels. "IAM_PHI," has always held a skillful title in the art. Now he is showing his skills in business and marketing with the recent success of his single "Lie To Me."  Released on November 24th, 2017 "Lie To Me," has seen a bit of success across the streaming platforms and garnered "IAM_PHI, " quite a following. The single was accompanied by two other single releases "Still Not Free," released on October 27th, 2017 and "Blocka," released on November 23rd, 2017.    All three singles were set to promote and introduce the artist's EP ...

Original article from -  http://thefreshcommittee.com/2017/12/afrance-drops-curious-george/ Tennessee based rapper A’France recently took time out to release the banger, Curious George. The track is a trap banger that finds the spitter delivering real bars over spaced out track. The bass is serious and A’France’ flow is solid throughout. Check out Curious George below:  

Written by Jasen Keplinger Taylor Swift is really showing the world what we made her do with her latest album titled Reputation. The album, which is her sixth studio album, sold one million copies within the first four days alone. Released on November 10 2017 the album still currently sits in the number one position on Billboard. Swift broke records with the release of the first single Look What You Made Me Do on all of the streaming sites while her music video for the single generating many millions of viewers the first night of it's release. Swift released the single many weeks before the release of the album Reputation. She soon followed the first single up with Ready for It which is actually the opening track on the album. The video for Ready for It was a fantastical sci-fi fantasy and the single landed in the top five on Billboard. The album Reputation is considered to be of the genre electropop and was released by Big Machine Records. The album was the fourth c...

@skopemag Gets To Know Nashville’s Iam_Phi We are so excited today to have an authentic emcee coming out of Nashville, TN by the name Iam_Phi. Iam_Phi is looking to strike a nerve in the digital world with the release of two singles “Still Not Free” and “Lie To Me.” We got to chat with him about Thanksgiving, his music making process, other Nashville artists he respects, and so much more! Stoli: Where are we talking from today and are you excited for Thanksgiving next week? Nashville TN yes I am. Stoli: How does your family celebrate the holidays and what makes a family special to you? Well most of my family past so I won’t be celebrating unfortunately. Stoli: Offer us a brief history of how your passion for music became Iam_Phi? Lost my sports scholarships football basketball and track getting put out of school, went to jail twice being in the streets so I turned to music. Stoli: Coming up how much were you exposed to music through your home and amongst friends/fam...

www.eprmusic.com visit us on Twitter #entirelypr 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 begin with! When they listen to it, they ...

 Hailing from nashville, TN,the R&B group who call themselves "TheGroupTG" are bringing a sound back with soul we have not heard in some time. Music today is all digital. And most singers actually can't. Their vocals are just tons of leveled over lays and technical auto tuned notes. But no real soul or actual singing talent.    Enter TheGroupTG. These 4 gentlemen combine their vocal capabilities and give us a sound reminiscent of Jodeci, Shai, New Edition, etc. They hold the components and create a sound that legends are made of. As of this moment, other than a few releases, things a very hush hush about TheGroupTG.  Word is an album is in creation and a few labels are reaching out even before they hear the finished product. But after a listen to one or two songs. You will see why. Check out "TheGroupTG" today, and get a dose of some real music.  Keep Up with TheGroupTG @ https://soundcloud.com/thegrouptg

  Orlando Stricklen Releases His Lead Single "Cold Dead Hands" From His "Workin Man Workin On A Livin" Project    Singer/Songwriter Orlando Stricklen was born in Georgia, but spent most his childhood living in Arkansas. He always had a love for music and the creation there of, but at 17, when Orlando lost his Mother, he found he express his emotion clearly through the art of creating music.  He has since continued to create and release music. Good down to Earth sound based on real emotion. Orlando makes music the average Joe can relate to. And thats how you build a fan base. make music people can understand. And when you music is based on emotion, relating is the only thing people can do.  'Cold Dead hands" was recently released as a single via the popular Soundcloud app/website.