Claire Uebelacker

“The Fountain” instrumental from Nashville’s Pet Envy couldn’t be more aptly named. Capturing the roller emotions of a relationship or even just splashing the listener with a range of sounds and beats, Pet Envy creates an envious sound in this vibrant instrumental. Playing out like the soundtrack to a John Hughes film through the modern
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Hasten Mercy is an unusual project. It is an outgrowth of the Head Fake project, a neo-80’s music group. Their avowed intent to revamp the New Wave genre using modern technology has attracted a growing fanbase but one of its members, Michael Baker, isn’t content. His new musical outlet Hasten Mercy utilizes modern technology as
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The fourteen song collection Country Faith Bluegrass gathers a raft of the best bluegrass interpreters working in music today. The album title clearly indicates the release’s overarching theme, songs expressing religious faith/belief in some fashion, but anyone holding their breath will be relieved to know it isn’t a divisive effort. Even non-believers will recognize and enjoy the
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Dubbing Marla Lewis’ album Songbook as retro is a fair label. Stopping there, however, is an injustice. The fourteen songs included on her latest solo album encompass so much more. Her first two album releases are children’s songs, albeit well-crafted efforts that don’t treat children like adorable simpletons, and Songbook is her first adult-oriented outing. So it’s a departure
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“Olivia” is the new pop rock single from Rob Alexander. A song with heart and a story that feels very real, Alexander is at the top of his game with a fresh rhythm and a voice that steals the show. Any musician would be envious of the backing band’s sound – a band that includes
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Anyone else feel rushed all the time? Like there are just not enough hours in the day? The song “Ganesha” from exceptional composer/singer Paul Avgerinos is like that Energizer Bunny track you’ve been searching for. It’s the song that replaces the caffeinated coffee, without the jitters. Avgerinos, who enlisted the help of vocalist Emma Kiara
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Elektragaaz has released their third EP, “The Synaesthetic Picture Show Now Playing, Pt. 3,” following on the heels of high praise for Parts 1 and 2. The Elektragaaz project is spearheaded by mysterious Frisian composer, Poppo Redband, and is performed mostly by musicians in New York. The music they’ve created together is interesting and unique,
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The newest single by Rapper, Ronnue, entitled “Why” is indicative of the artist’s brash and outspoken nature. It’s a unique hybrid of an original work by Ronnue, that also features Figuz, and footage of Lil Nas X in the music video. Lil Nas X, who just won the VMA for Best Video, earlier in the
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Gigi Vega comes by her talents, honestly. Her jazz musician father’s influence and instruction about music theory gave her the necessary bedrock for a future career, but it takes more. Vega has dedicated herself to pursuing her dreams and ambitions with the required discipline with her attendance at Boston’s famed Berklee Conservatory of Music, her
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Aro Rose has just unveiled her highly anticipated debut music video “Damaged.”  The song has a soulful orgasmic flair that promises to take off like a powerful avalanche.  Aro Rose sparkles with the beauty and innocence of a fairy princess. Looking like the Illegitimate child of Marilyn Monroe and Cinderella, ARO’s songs come from a
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How was Hold On created? I saw a friend going through a difficult time – really down and struggling with anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts – and I wanted to write a song to lift them up and let them know they’re not alone. When my co-writer Mike Meiers (the Emmy winning songwriter/producer, Not the
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It’s been a while since I’ve truly felt transported to another world thanks to an album. The relationship between artist and work is so stiflingly close that oftentimes it can feel like they’re singing directly to you and communicating broad thoughts, but neglecting other components of storytelling or immersion. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/holistic.life.navigation/?hl=en “Songs From the Land”
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“Over” the latest single from R&B artist Norm Adams and Julia Robertson is a nakedly honest ode to the messiness of breaking up. Despite the cover art for the single seemingly evoking the “ripped from the headlines” drama of celebrity, the actual song itself is incredibly intimate and operates at a methodical pace. It’s composition
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Describe the heart of your latest single and how it came to be?  I go back and forth a lot with Anel Saucedo, a producer I work with regularly and dear friend. She is a great encouragement to me, pushing me to believe in my own voice and talent. We started talking about becoming comfortable just
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