Ariel Publicity
Ariel Publicity is a New York based digital firm that connects artists to blogs, podcasts, Internet radio stations and social media sites.
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Duran Duran is a band that needs no introduction, but just in case: A total of over 70 million records sold, 18 American hit singles, 30 UK top 30 tunes, and a global presence which guarantees them huge concert audiences on 5 continents. More remarkable still is the way they have achieved this – fusing pop music, art and fashion with a unique style and confidence.
Lee Scratch Perry the original upsetter known for producing some of the most influential acts in reggae history, including Bob Marley & the Wailers Toots and the Maytals. Perry’s approach to production and dub mixing was breathtakingly innovative and audacious.
Brian Setzer, the man who has been credited as single-handedly reviving two forgotten genres of music: Rockabilly in the 80′s and big band swing in the 90′s is 3-time Grammy Award winner. reinvents some of the greatest classical melodies of all time in mind-blowing fashion.
Subterranean grooves form the core of The John Popper Project. The combination of Blues Traveler frontman John Popper’s rapid-fire harmonica and DJ Logic’s beat-and-scratch style with Tad Kinchla’s funky basslines and Marcus Bleeker’s box-rocking drums lets the band jam out on a professional level.
Marie Daulne, the founder and fronting member of Zap Mama since the early 1990s, has lived a life that rivals Homer’s Odyssey. She mixes an engaging blend of world, jazz, pop, funk, reggae and soul.
You may remember Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman from their work with Prince & The Revolution. You can see them in the film ‘Purple Rain’, standing either side of the pint-sized funk flaneur during his climactic performance of the title tune. More than mere accompaniment for Prince’s project, they had a significant influence on his musical direction during that period when he moved from straight disco-funk to…well, Prince. They have never stopped writing and performing, even touching the charts in the early ’90s with a few hits of their own. They have also been working tirelessly behind the scenes in the music industry, producing and writing for others, and are the creative force behind the music for the TV series ‘Heroes.’
They’re back! Celebrating the 20th anniversary of it’s original release….Just when you thought it was safe to answer the phone, the Jerky Boys remind us of the hazards and mayhem that can ensue when unsuspecting people answer the telephone.
In the years immediately prior to the British Invasion, only one performer rivaled the chart dominance of Elvis Presley, and that was Pat Boone. With his trademark white buck shoes, perfectly combed hair and gleaming smile, Boone was the very essence of American values at a time when rock & roll was viewed as a sign of the apocalypse-Pat embraced rock & roll and added his own twist.
“In the past year (since we signed up with you), you helped us make direct contact with some licensing companies, bloggers, podcasts, music review sites and more. The best part was that since you made the initial contacts for us, we only had to spend time with the people/places that were interested in our music. Thanks to that, we received TONS of fantastic reviews, which helped open the door to everything below:
In the past 8 months:
We’ve directly opened for Bon Jovi, The Gin Blossoms, Sean Kingston, Jason Derulo, Antigone Rising, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Company of Thieves, and Matt & Kim.
We will be opening for Aerosmith on Aug 26 at the New York State Fair. We will also be opening for One Republic and Everclear at upcoming festivals and headlining an Octoberfest at the Great Escape in Lake George NY.
We had one of our songs, Pleasures (That I Call Mine), used on MTV’s The Real World: New Orleans. They used almost a full minute of the song with vocals during the first 5 minutes of the show.
We’ve licensed a song to the Adobe Corporation.
We’ve licensed a song to Dockers Jeans.
And more…!
With six albums to his credit, John has made a solid name on the indie circuit, constantly touring and playing relentlessly. His tenacious attitude has garnered him true success working full time independent artist.
“Ariel is a pleasure to work with and for. She is focused on her success, and is passionate about the people she works with. She motivates you to want to work harder just by her sheer enthusiasm for what she does…She’s truly someone I trust.”
“You’re Life’s The Only Starring Role You Get To Play”, and that’s how a career gets built…by believing in what you do and chasing your dreams. John Taglieri is no stranger to chasing dreams and making a career and has been doing so the old fashioned way.
- John Taglieri, Artist & Owner, Leap Dog Music
The Nadas are Iowa’s signature alt-rock-country band, selling more than 125,000 albums through their own label, Authentic Records. They embarked on a new approach to recording with their upcoming seventh release, Almanac (March 2010), which was recorded over the last year completely in front of their fans through a live streaming video blog. The sound that developed out of that process was an alternative approach to the traditional pop tunes. Singers/guitarists Mike Butterworth and Jason Walsmith, bassist Jon Locker, drummer Jason Smith, and violinist Becca Smith mix country, rock, alternative, and indie with flawless songwriting and catchy melodies for a crowd-pleasing experience.
Bringing Down Goliath” is the debut album from New York City based indie-rockers, Second Dan. The album doesn’t just have good songs, they have the potential to be anthems. Like hearing U2 for the first time in the early 80′s, Second Dan’s album captures that mixture of intelligent songwriting with infectious music reminiscent of The Replacements with a nod to Brit-pop Oasis and early Radiohead.
Since their inception in late 2007, Tulsa-based pop-rocker-foursome Stars Go Dim has captured the attention of a devoted fan base as well as music critics; they took the crown in a series of both fan and industry voted music contests nationwide, including the Country Music Television’s Listener’s Choice Award. In mid-2008, The Urban Tulsa named Stars Go Dim the “best unsigned pop band in Oklahoma.” Their popularity is only strengthened by opening act performances for Switchfoot, Daughtry, Paramore, All American Rejects, The Roots, and John Mayer. Stars Go Dim boasts two Grammy nominated musicians with a musical style that blends pop, rock and smooth soul and feature engaging lyrics held together with captivating melodies. The group recently recorded a self-titled debut EP in anticipation of the first single, “Come Around.” The full-length album, Love Gone Mad, which just released August 4, 2009.
Looking at the current pop/rock landscape, the evidence would seem to suggest that it’s no longer possible for rock to be inventive, smart and appealing to a broad audience. Spy For Hire fly in the face of that rather exhausted conventional wisdom. Their debut album, Speak In Numbers, is filled to the brim with songs that display a striking skill, intelligence and pop appeal. In listening, one can’t help but feel the possibilities of melodic rock being revitalized for a new era.
KaiserCartel’s earthy blend of folk and rock will make you laugh, cry, sing along, and want to hold hands with the stranger next to you. Warm up by the fire with KaiserCartel.
Boggia has gained impressive career momentum in a short amount of time. Blackberry selected one of his tracks for a new ad campaign and his songs have also been featured on MTV’s Real World and ABC-TV’s Men In Trees. He’s developed a loyal grass-roots fan base for his dynamic, improvisational live shows. His work has been embraced by numerous fellow artists and kindred spirits, many of who have lent their talents to Boggia’s albums. His sophomore release, Safe In Sound (2005, bluhammock music), featured key contributions from such notable admirers as Aimee Mann, Jill Sobule, MC5 guitar hero Wayne Kramer, Attractions drummer Pete Thomas and legendary ’70s cult-pop icon Emitt Rhodes.
Listening to singer-songwriter Jane Lui’s music is like watching a Michel Gondry film. Her instrumentation and vocalization have a whimsical, homemade feel that is inventive, magical, masterful and intimate. Jane integrates left and right brain to produce her own videos and play 14 instruments including piano, guitar, xylophone and harmonium, not to mention Ikea wine glasses, handmade music boxes and fireplace brushes against walls. “You’re poor in college — don’t have stuff, so you make it up. Found objects sound grittier, dirtier and more acoustically imperfect than manufactured ones. If they rust, they rust then resonate differently,” claims Lui.
Former English teacher Mark Radcliffe grew up in Maine & Vermont and spent years as a writer before turning his wordsmithing to music. Having now played venues all over the country, Mark is steadily winning over new fans with his just-released album “The Sea Before Us, produced in Hollywood by Rob Giles of The Rescues and mastered by Grammy-winner Gavin Lurssen.
Mark’s journey hasn’t been the typical path of most singer/ songwriters. He didn’t grow up in New York, LA or Nashville. He wasn’t born to musician parents. Or enrolled in music classes from age five and on. He didn’t go to Berkeley, or have an uncle in the record biz, or take lessons from Shawn Mullins.
A soulful pop record with layers of jazz and country twang, Carla Lynne Hall’s Supernova straddles the unlikely worlds of soul and alt country and makes pop listeners curious for more. Velvet vocals, insightful lyrics, and an optimistic melancholy may best describe Carla Lynne Hall’s first full-length studio CD on her Moxie Entertainment label.
Amanda and Sheila of Dala were born to sing together. Darlings of the Canadian music scene, they are poised to bring their harmonies and fresh brand of acoustic pop to the world.
Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine of Dala ( the duo’s name was formed by combining the two last letters of each artist’s name) have come a long way in a short time. The two best friends, who met in their high school music class and wrote their first song together in 2002, have since performed at Toronto’s legendary Massey Hall a total of six times. Darlings of the Canadian music scene, Dala are now poised to bring their fresh brand of acoustic pop music to the world.
Israel Houghton is known for injecting contemporary gospel and worship with a blazing, youthful energy that has made him among the most influential tastemakers in his field. As a singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and worship leader, he has created a canon of songs that have become standards in houses of faith around the globe.
For over fifteen years David Wilcox has been making music that bravely navigates a path through the emotional static of modern life towards a better place; with a style that The Boston Globe says “Combines the best of both pop and modern folk aesthetics,” he writes songs that are wake up calls to the heart, balm for the soul. Some people describe the effect of what David does as if he were a mystic or a healer.
With comparisons ranging from Springsteen to Yorn, singer/songwriter John Mark McMillan’s music has been described as “gutsy, poetic rock ‘n’ roll.” The native North Carolinian draws from his Southern, “preacher’s kid” roots to create spiritually-minded indie rock that is connecting with mainstream and Gospel music fans.
Husband and wife duo, Shelley & Cal James have been fixtures on the Eugene, OR music scene for many years. The couple has been performing up and down the West Coast since 1993 and with their recent deal with 44-4 Records (distributed by Fontana) Shelley & Cal will be soon be spreading their brand of inspirational music nationwide.
Birthed in their church’s city-wide outreach, Worth Dying For is more creed than career, more mission than music. And, the music – - aggressive guitars, searing vocals and heart-provoking lyrics – - speaks for itself. Jesus Christ and music are the two things that consume the thoughts and lives of Worth Dying For. Combine the two, and you get what they love to do: worship. They are ordinary people who have a desire to show others how to fall in love with God in a deeper, more passionate way.
Janyse is the creator of The Magic of Think, a children’s CD that promotes self confidence and self esteem. She is one of the top voice over artists in the world, working with Marvel Comics, the Cartoon Network and Hasbro, performing voices in series such as Strawberry Shortcake, My Little Pony, and Baby Looney Tunes. Through her work in animation, she met children through the Make-A-Wish Foundation and became inspired to create The Magic of Think.
Spin Doctors drummer Aaron Comess’ debut record featuring Tony Levin and Bill Dillon is original instrumental music worthy of serious attention.
“My experience with Ariel’s Cyber PR® has been very positive. They really take the time to get it is what you are doing and find the appropriate places to get your music out there. My record is not the easiest sell as it is instrumental music but they did a great job of getting it out there to Internet radio and made nice presence online about the project. Ariel has a clear vision of where the music industry is headed. Highly recommended.”
- Aaron Comess
Bridging the Brooklyn-Reykjavik jazz divide with European elegance and a fiery, New York drive.
The Washington Post described her music as possessing “such timeless virtues as lyricism and grace… elegantly bridges soul-searching passages with uncluttered swing.” On her latest CD, “Songs from Iceland” she confirms that assessment by re-imagining 5 Icelandic folk-songs for jazz quartet, adding new perspective to Time Out New York’s statement that Gunnlaugs is “proof that jazz is as much a part of the picture as the pop of Björk or SigurRos.” Her next recording is scheduled for June in New York amidst US tour-dates.
Equally influenced by such American pianists as Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett, and Scandinavians like Bobo Stenson and Jon Balke, Sunna has found a way to make music to which people on both sides of the Atlantic can relate. Her own charming brand of romantic lyricism soaring over a driving American rhythm section appeals to jazzers and non-jazzers alike.
“Gunnlaugs proves that jazz can have a wider appeal without losing integrity.”– All About Jazz
Inga Swearingen is one of the few whom an audience opens up to immediately. With her varied vocal gifts that allow her to juxtapose husky textures with silky lightness, she uses her voice like an instrument often switching roles and accompanying other members of the band. Her dead-on pitch, effortlessly natural phrasing, and infectious positive spirit has earned consistently high praise from audiences around the world.
Kerry Politzer is an award-winning jazz pianist/composer turned singer-songwriter. Her influences range from the classic 60s Brazilian pop to rock to Joni Mitchell.
“Ariel Publicity is truly a PR agency for the 21st century musician. They open your horizons to the great big world of online media and podcasting, giving you access to an international audience. With their fun, easy-to-use artist dashboard, you can see exactly where your music is being pitched – a big plus. I’m a jazz musician who is starting from the ground up with a new singer-songwriter project, so I needed a savvy PR firm to help me target an audience for the new music. Because of Ariel Publicity, I’ve been featured on Sirius Radio, in a major regional music magazine, and in several places online.”
- Kerry Politzer
New York City bassist, pianist and composer Howard Britz was born in London, England in 1961. A band leader in his own right, he has performed and recorded with a diverse collection of influential musicians including; Jon Hendricks and Annie Ross, Danilo Perez, Paquito de Rivera, Sam Rivers, Julius Hemphill, Kenny Werner, Uri Caine, Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts, Kenny Wheeler, New York’s Central Baptist Gospel Choir and Edsel Gomez to name a few.
For Patty, Melissa, Scotty, and Travis, it really is a family affair. This foursome stretches their biological connections through to their creative tissue as the Dysfunctional Family Jazz Band (DFJB), an incomparable collective with a Jazz/Americana/Soul/Folk sound that, by all reasonable accounts, functions quite nicely, thank you. As the history of their marvelous and complex family relationships comes out in their music, it is clear that this is a community, a truly relational organism. The way they work, the way they live, and the way they make music is an expression of family, through and through.
“ With its artful musical mix of jazz, rock, folk, funk, blues, reggae, soul, bossa and more, and its equally easy lyrical turns from serious to sublime, the new CD Come Over does pose problems-at least for people who try to categorize it. Actually, if there’ s one bin the CD doesn’ t belong in, its the one marked “ dysfunctional.” Come Over is a CD on which all the pieces fit; one whose diverse songs tell an engaging, coherent story. It’ s a seasoned, soulful work with depth and real feeling to go with strong chops. It is emotionally rich without being contrived; grown up and serious but still with time to dream and dance. It’ s consistent right down to the cover – Joan Peters’ painting of two coffee mugs side by side speaks of a warm invitation for two friends to spend some time together.”
Jon Potter, The Brattleboro Reformer
Rachel Barton Pine is widely considered to be one of the greatest violinists of her generation. A prizewinner in numerous international competitions, she has received worldwide acclaim for her awe-inspiring virtuosity and profound and thoughtful interpretations, delivered with tremendous enthusiasm and intensity. Renowned for her diversity of repertoire and passion for musical exploration, she performs masterworks and lesser-known gems from baroque to romantic to contemporary. Dedicated to introducing new fans to the violin, she also plays her favorite rock, metal, and fiddle music on her 1742 Guarneri del Gesu.
At only 21 years of age, Ólafur Arnalds is Iceland’s latest export. Having already sold out The Barbican Hall in London, toured major European festivals and having opened for Sigur Rós on their most recent European tour, the future seems bright for this young, extraordinary talent.
“I’ve seldom been as inspired as after the masterclass session, where I wrote down a whole page full of marketing and publishing ideas.”
-Ólafur Arnalds, musician from Iceland and winner of “Most effective internet presence” at the Icelandic Music Awards in 2010
Einaudi blends evocative piano minimalism with almost impressionist touches of ambient electronica, strings, and percussion. His new record, Nightbook, is as definitive a collection as you can expect from a music that is essentially indefinable but if you’re a fan of film, television, or even basketball, you’ve probably already heard his music.
Luke Parkin is one of the most accomplished, conversant, and captivating assets, of the younger generation’s artists emerging to prominence. He has amassed upwards of 70 Albums, which amounts to over forty-five hours of music with a breathtaking oeuvre that spans many genres.
Michael Lynche is a new hop artist best described as a cross between Gnarls Barkley, Outcast and R. Kelly. Part soul machine, part booty shaker, part baby maker. His high-energy sound is called the “Dirty Blues” where gritty southern soul meets dirty south hip-hop.
“Cyber PR is the new Millenum’s grass roots, pavement pounding effort to get your music out in a world run by the internet. With a good Cyber PR team the possibilities to grow your name in the cyber world are reality.” ~ Michael Lynche
Born and raised in Yonkers, New York, Outasight (Richard Andrew) was brought up by a mother who decorated the walls with records and a guitar playing father. Constantly moving from apartment to apartment never gave him a true sense of home, but Outasight always found comfort in music. Whether it was fronting bands at such hallowed venues as the Knitting Factory and CBGB’s, or reciting spoken word at the Nuyorican Cafe and the Bowery Poetry Club, Outasight has always loved the stage.
“Recently turned 29, Smith is, on the evidence of her solo debut, ‘For Lovers, Dreamers & Me’ (BBE Records), the most promising female singer-songwriter to go her own enrapturing way in a very long time. Her voice, with its four-octave range, is luscious and powerful and nuanced and finely sensitive to rhythm. Yet it never makes a cult of its own abilities; for all its fantastic manners, Smith’s voice gets on down the road. Sometimes she sings with a booming intensity, yet Smith never loses the unlearnable balance and poise that separates good singers from great ones. And her basic attitudes, which are audible in every unforced phrase she negotiates, are all her own.”
Young Baltimore native John Regan has spent the past twenty-four months collaborating with musical talents Marsha Ambrosius, Joell Ortiz, Nottz, Needlz, 88-Keys and others to record his solo debut album “Sorry I’m Late”. John is looking to combine his knowledge of new media with old-school attention to quality and detail. He uses the twelve track project to discuss his often-rocky marriage, his aspirations, the close people he’s lost, and dealing with his daughter’s life-threatening seizures.
TINA is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, tabla player, writer, dancer, and actor that has been touring worldwide since the age of five. Recently featured on Style Network’s hit show “Jerseylicious”, she is about to make her mainstream breakthrough with her new single “So Good” featuring Fat Joe. The video for “So Good” received 30,000 views in it’s first week, which is extremely rare for an Indie Artist. “So Good” is an instantaneous, catchy pop hit that is guaranteed to make listeners feel “So Good”!
Lord T & Eloise are the purveyors of their own musical genre, Aristocrunk. Hailing from Memphis, TN, the duo has collaborated and shared the stage with such artists as : Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony; Lil’ John; 8Ball & MJG, BoneCrusher; Al Kapone; Mickey Avalon and many others. Very visual in nature, Lord T & Eloise have made a name for themselves with their unique approach to the rap genre and their infamous blistering live performances.
Born and raised on the Westside of Chicago, music sort of found Boo. In the summer of 1999, while hanging with a few close friends at a downtown McDonalds, Boo bumped into R. Kelly, and the rest is history. He was later featured on R. Kelly’s multi-platinum selling album R., on the hit single, “We Ride,” featuring Jay-Z, Noreaga, and Camron. Shortly after, Boo was featured on R. Kelly’s multi-platinum selling album, TP2..com, on the chart topping smash hits, “I Wish” Remix, “Fiesta,” and the “Fiesta” Remix featuring Jay-Z. That was only the beginning. His talents and unique Chi-Town style gained the attention of Jermaine Dupri, who featured Boo on the hit single, “Get Some,” from Dupri’s platinum selling album Instructions. He was also featured on Ja Rule’s hit single, “World Wide Gangstas,” from the very successful Pain is Love album. Boo was rising fast into the business and soon caught the attention of Cash Money Records. In 2001, they offered him a deal and he accepted.
Gangstagrass, was just nominated for an Emmy for the theme song of the hit FX series: Justified. The show stars award winning actor Timothy Olyphant and features the song “Long Hard Times to Come”, written exclusively for the show by Gangstagrass!
Sometimes you just know what has to be done and you can’t put it off any longer. History has to be made and there is no other way to do it than to just jump in the deep end and start swimming.
Patti Rothberg is a critically acclaimed singer/songwriter whose songs have the power to take over a stadium without losing their lyrical intimacy. Rothberg’s razor sharp wit and stark honesty trade barbs in the studio where she thrives in her creative freedom and at last releases an album that reflects her talent as a whole. With material that’s split down the middle between hard rock and heartfelt acoustic songs.Rothberg’s an electric guitar-wielding rock chick with a novelist’s introspection, Patti is the rare artist who can work both sides of the musical spectrum.
Santa Barbara rock band Loomis & the Lust is making waves with their catchy, danceable music. Having formed in early 2008 at the impetus of band namesake and guitar-wielding front man, Will Loomis, this youthful rock four-piece, features Casey Hooper on guitar, Anthony Sonetti on drums and Scott Henson on bass.
Pigeonhole Carrie Rodriguez at your peril. Sure, she’s done a lot of duets. She plays a fiddle. (a mean one at that.) She’s recorded songs with a pleasing, folksy twang.
Manafest didn’t start writing lyrics until he was 18 and up to that point spent a lot of time perfecting his skating technique. One of the stand out songs from his latest release THE CHASE is “No Plan B.” This is a term he and his friends used while riding the cement waves. He sings “It’s too late, it’s my fate, there’s no turning back. There’s no fear in the mirror to hold me down. And I know that this road is my destiny. I’ve got to stick to the plan cause there’s no Plan B.” This song pays homage to of the classic punk bands like Bad Religion and some modern day rockers like Green Day. The lyrics are also reminiscent of Eminem’s hit “Lose Yourself.” There’s a similar urgency in both of these tunes.
Singer, writer, and producer all in one, David Homyk’s music can be described as a blend of Maroon 5 and James Blunt, often mixed with a Timbaland style production. David is known to put on high energy live performances, juggling piano, guitar, and various instruments on stage. His repertoire of catchy songs and first class showmanship dazzle audiences who find themselves dancing and singing along, transfixed by his touching, reflective music which ranges from fun and exciting to downright heart wrenching. A producer by trade, David has made recordings for many well known artists including Beyoncé and her sister Solange.
Over the past year, Mister G has played a sold-out show with Dan Zanes, performed in London, and shot a video in Bogota, Colombia for a forthcoming album of bilingual, Spanish language songs. Combining a worldly musician’s sensibility with his background as a teacher with a Master’s in Elementary Education, Mister G has led innovative concerts and songwriting workshops in settings as varied as the Dana Farber Cancer Clinic, Horizons for Homeless Children, and the 92nd St Y. Mister G will close out a busy year of festivals, school visits, library performances and house concerts with two major holiday shows at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan.
“Pizza for Breakfast” is insanely catchy, totally engaging for kids, and a lot of fun for parents. And live, Mister G has that rare quality where kids are simply and fully connected.” – Bill Childs, Kindiefest founder and host of Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
Whether you’re looking for ways to stimulate a developing young mind, you’d like to introduce children to the pleasures of music, or you just want your kids to have FUN, you’ll find our collection of blues, latin, ragtime, jazz, and swing music is perfect for girls AND boys under the age of 12.
A musical compilation featuring classic children’s hits, stylized and performed by a dozen of New Orleans’ stellar artists. The album serves as a conduit between adults and children, offering music meant to be enjoyed by the whole family. Songs are upbeat, rhythmic and familiar…perfect for singing and dancing along to.
Rhythm Child is not just a band, it’s a movement. Formed in 2003 by husband and wife team Norman and Heather Jones, Rhythm Child’s mission is to encourage children to create soulful music and percussion, while also building their self confidence. “Eat a Bowl of Cherries” the group’s latest release, proves that not all children’s music needs to be hyperactive and saccharin sweet. In fact, it can be naturally, genuinely sweet—just like a real life bowl of cherries. Style-wise, Rhythm Child sounds more like Otis Redding than Alvin and the Chipmunks, an innovation that will delight children and parents alike.
Melissa Ferrick could blow her own horn quite well _ a flugelhorn to be exact _ if she chose. Instead, she expresses her creative spirit with an acoustic guitar.
Since the early 1990s, the accomplished singer-songwriter from New England has compiled a solid string of sonically strong, lyrically rich studio albums.
Her widely praised 2006 album “In the Eyes of Strangers” fulfilled the rock ‘n’ roll essence that Ferrick has long harbored and drawn inspiration. But just when it seemed she would take a hard plunge into a more layered, instrumentally diverse sound, she returned to the studio to produce perhaps her most intimate, stripped-down album to date, her ninth studio effort “Goodbye Youth.”
Are Dudley Saunders’ “underground” years finally over? After nearly two decades spent crafting haunting, “character-study” songs out of the spotlight, Dudley’s third album THE EMERGENCY LANE ended 2009 the surprise winner of the Outmusic Award for “Outstanding Album of the Year.”
Gregory Douglass’ evocative, alternative sound “channels everyone from Stevie Wonder to Fiona Apple in a way that’s terrifyingly mature for someone so young” according to Instinct Magazine. With six critically acclaimed, independent CDs under his belt, the 27-year old Vermont native has shared the stage with artists like They Might Be Giants, Third Eye Blind, The Weepies, Jason Mraz, Regina Spektor and Margaret Cho. Douglass is touring extensively in support of his latest release, BATTLER, featuring duets with friends and fellow Vermonters Grace Potter (Grace Potter & The Nocturnals/ Hollywood Records) and Anais Mitchell (Righteous Babe Records).
This passion for growth has defined Phil Putnam since day one, and has driven him to become one of the most seasoned and vital voices in music today. With stunning lyrical depth and a piano-based pop/rock sound, Putnam has earned a place alongside greats like David Gray, Rufus Wainwright, Tori Amos, David Wilcox, and Ben Folds. His commitment to excellent songwriting and an ever-evolving sound have produced 6 records over the past 8 years and established him as a Artist with feet grounded in the present and eyes on a very bright future.
Farrad’s powerful first single “Pick Your Face Up Off The Floor” inspired world-class talent to contribute to the accompanying video: Director Greg Haggart and Ann Gilbertson (producer of music videos and concert footage for acts such as Rolling Stones, Michael & Janet Jackson, David Bowie and Nine Inch Nails), partnered with Farrad to realize a post-apocalyptic vision of man vs. machine. Hot designer SoHung Tong (creator of unique looks for Beyonce and Fergie) customized a must-see piece, and motor-cross world record breaker, Shane San Miguel, lent his skills as the musical short’s daredevil nemesis.
The E.S. Posthumus sound is cinematic and epic in scope, filled with romance, mystery and awe. It is music filled with contrasts and contradictions that work wondrously; poignant and exuberant, introspective and exhortive, past and future. The music’s fusion of classical, electronica, world music and ethereal sound has captured the imagination of music fans around the world and has won its own place in the popular culture lexicon, reaching millions of people weekly on television. Now, with the release of their new album, Cartographer, the brothers Helmut and Franz Vonlichten have taken their boldest step yet – the expansion of their sound and the invention of a new language, rooted in an imaginary past while illuminating the present and pointing to what is possible for the future.
She wouldn’t be comfortable saying it herself, of course, but some might call Sharon Gannon a rock star of the yoga world. The co-founder of the pivotal Jivamukti yoga method, she’s known worldwide as an influential teacher and advisor, and continues to help legions of students gain enlightenment via her own classes and those at Jivamukti-affiliated schools and centers around the globe, as well as through books and instructional DVDs. In truth, however, Sharon is a 21st-century Renaissance woman, one who excels in many disciplines, such as dance, writing, poetry, painting, cooking, and political activism. But before everything else—even yoga—her first medium is, and has always been, music.
Hot Buttered Rum, one of the hardest-working and fastest-rising acts in acoustic rock, began in the San Francisco Bay Area with a lineup full of uniquely talented singer-songwriter/instrumentalists setting out to create a new Northern California sound. The Bay Area claims credit for producing dozens of bands, from Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, and Old and In the Way, to the Mother Hips, Green Day, Metallica, and beyond. From this fertile ground sprang Hot Buttered Rum’s own infectious blend of American styles—folk, rock, jazz, and newgrass—all informed by the landscape of their home.
Kelly Richey has been described as “Stevie Ray Vaughan trapped in a woman’s body with Janis Joplin screaming to get out.” That’s an apt appraisal of the Lexington, Kentucky native who’s been based in Cincinnati for many years. Richey has often been compared to such greats as Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan because of her ability to capture and entertain an audience with ripping guitar leads that both sing and astonish.
Grammy Award-winning harmonica virtuoso Sugar Blue is not your typical bluesman…
Born James Whiting – he was raised in Harlem, New York, where his mother was a singer and dancer at the fabled Apollo Theatre. He spent his childhood among the musicians and show people who knew his mother, including the great Billie Holiday, and decided that he wanted to be a performer.
Not many blues artists can call themselves “the Doctor of the Blues” without a whole stretcher-full of the idiom’s winking big talk. But Marshall Lawrence can, and with only the slightest bit of irony. The award-nominated Canadian bluesman actually holds a doctorate in psychology, and he knows how to use it—just as he knows how to use his slashing guitar, stinging, lightning-fast slide, and pleading, mournful moan: Marshall’s prescription for a maximum blues remedy.
