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Rising R&B Star, Normani, Shines at Forbes Under 30 Summit in Detroit

Rising R&B Star, Normani, came out of the gates with passion, appeal and raw talent that kept the crowd at Forbes Under 30 Summit on their feet in Detroit. Check out Normani’s latest release, “Motivation”, featuring 21 Savage to take home a piece of her electrifying energy for your own.

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Electronic Superstars, The Chainsmokers, Blow Away Detroit at the Forbes Under 30 Summit

Electronic Superstars, The Chainsmokers, closed out Day #1 of the Forbes Under 30 Summit in Detroit with a bang. Playing all of their hits including “Takeaway”, “Call You Mine”, “Paris”, “Who Do You Love” and more, The Chainsmokers had everyone dancing from the front to the back with their high-flying performance that was the highlight of the night.

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Atlanta Rapper, 21 Savage, Takes the Stage by Storm at Forbes Under 30 Summit in Detroit

Atlanta Rapper, 21 Savage, let his uncanny talent shine through as he took the mic with pride at the Forbes Under 30 Summit in Detroit. Being announced by his experience with ISIS and showing what a comeback from a setback is all about, 21 Savage made it known that he has never taken a step back from his throne that he has built from the ground up with a trusted team of hustlers that will never let him go under.

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Actress and Activist, Olivia Munn, Gets Down to Business at Forbes Under 30 Summit in Detroit

Actress and Activist, Olivia Munn, gets down to business and how her personal relational choices from the past affected her trajectory at Forbes Under 30 Summit in Detroit.

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Diving into her relationship history and how meeting the demands of a significant other led to her subconsciously making decisions while blinded by love, Olivia embodies vulnerability with pride as she spoke of overcoming that season of her life and ensuring to live for herself moving forward. Catch Olivia Munn on The Rook on the STARZ App now.

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Activist and Detroit Blows CEO, Sophia Bush, Serves a Message of Hope at Forbes Under 30 Summit

Activist and Detroit Blows CEO, Sophia Bush, swept through Detroit delivering an influential message shining light on her entrepreneurial journey at The Forbes Under 30 Summit in Detroit.

Joined by her Detroit Blows partner, Nia Batts, who spread a message of hope pertaining to her journey in the comeback city, Detroit, Forbes Under 30 Summit attendees take away their business acumen with hope toward brightening their own futures.

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Interview: Flawes

London Alternative Pop Band, Flawes, are in the midst of a whirlwind of excitement as they continue to spread their wings and challenge themselves to become the best that they can be as musicians and human beings. I caught up with the guys to discuss the upcoming release of their debut album, ‘Highlights’, always having someone to talk to while on the road, the importance of taking time away from your phone, learning to enjoy the moment and more.

Congrats on the upcoming release of your debut album, ‘HIGHLIGHTS’. Tell us about the message that you intended to portray throughout the new album.

Thank you, ‘Highlights’ represents the journey we’ve taken as a band over the last three years. Our sound has naturally evolved and we couldn’t be happier with where it has ended up. These 12 songs are quite literally the highlights from the writing process.

JC: The album features a series of open letters to myself as well as a few songs about love and heartbreak. I like to let the listener attach their own sentiment to the music so a lot of the lyrics are fairly ambiguous.’

Though a broad question, what have you learned about yourself and what skills have you developed through working in the music industry.

JC : I always struggle to enjoy the moment, i’m always concentrating on the next thing. One of the songs on the album ‘Take This Slow’ is all about telling myself to slow down. It’s a work in progress!

Showcasing the human in you, what is a challenging thought that you recently had and were able to overcome over time? 

JC: Another song on the album ‘Don’t Count Me Out’ was all about a time where I was unfairly written off. Instead of giving in, I decided to fight back and prove them wrong. Everytime we play the song live I take myself to that time and place. Sometimes I get a little carried away! 

What is your perception on the digital world that we live in and social media culture?

FE: I think it’s easy to live your life through your phone, reaching to your pocket when you’re at a gig instead of appreciating it in the moment. I’m always trying to use mine less but it’s super hard to do so, especially when you’re on a tour bus for hours and hours! I’m definitely an advocate of using phones less. 

No career path or amount of followers negates the fact that you are a human being that has feelings. Tell us about some parts of you beyond being a musician that you take pride in.

FE: I’ve recently fallen in love with cooking – I never thought I’d enjoy it as much as I do! There is something very satisfying about cooking for friends or family, especially when the food goes down well. I also love keeping fit and reading, I’m clearly the old man of the band.

As you are exposed to tons of stimulus, how do you proactively take care of your mental and emotional health when you’re out on the road?

FE: One of the benefits of being in a band (as opposed to being a solo artist), is that you have friends around to talk with. Hearing different perspectives is a really helpful way of getting out of repetitive negative thought patterns. 

You have toured with a wide variety of musicians over the past years and have played at some major festivals. Tell us some words of wisdom that you collected along the way. 

HUSS: Treat people how you’d like to be treated, be polite & friendly to everyone you meet and most importantly, enjoy doing what you love. 

Last but certainly not least, any closing messages for your fans?

HUSS: Thank you for having such great taste in music, this is only the beginning. 

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LA Rockers, ROCKET, Release New Single – “GIANTS”

Los Angeles Musicians, ROCKET, are flying through an alternative universe of their own to end the year with their stand-out new single, “GIANTS”. Lyrically reminding listeners that everything that you desire begins with what you act on today, ROCKET mixes music that is mastered to precision with songwriting perspective that inspires listeners to find more within themselves and bring it outward artistically. Through playing the lead role with humble pride that naturally draws listeners their way, Janelle Barreto embodies the desired Lead Vocalist of a bands dreams as ROCKET continues to develop the confidence that keep them ahead in the ever-changing world of the music industry.

Having a variety of accolades under their belt including being voted as one of “Best Bands to Catch” by CBS Los Angeles, ROCKET is a group of impassioned rockers who have a bright 2020 to look forward to. If you’re a fan of a mixture of fellow musicians such as Social Distortion, Paramore and CKY, then keep an eye on the ride ahead for ROCKET on SoundCloud.

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Incubus Make Themselves at Home in Detroit on 20th Anniversary Tour

Legendary Rockers, Incubus, made their way to the Midwest in celebration of their iconic 1999 release, ‘Make Yourself’, that carries a special place in a variety of hearts and souls around the globe.

Brandon Boyd has nurtured his vocals over the years to provide a space of serenity over hits such as “Drive”, “Make Yourself”, “The Warmth” and “Stellar” as concertgoers didn’t skip a word and made their voices heard amongst the beautiful atmosphere that the Fox Theatre in Detroit provides.

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Grab your tickets to the remaining dates along the ‘Make Yourself 20th Anniversary Tour’ HERE and stream Incubus’ new single, “Into The Summer” to celebrate that the band is still going strong into 2020.

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Hong Kong Musician, Todd Warner Moore, Releases New Album: ‘Starry Sounds’

Hong Kong Musician, Todd Warner Moore, has been consistently delivering high-quality music year after year and continues to enamor listeners with his songwriting skills throughout his latest release, ‘Starry Sounds’. Here’s our track-by-track thoughts.

Kicking off with the first and title track, “Starry Sounds”, Todd Warner Moore eases into a slow strum as he creates the feeling of nostalgia within listeners as he reflects upon the simple moments in nature that have left memories in his mind that will stick with him until the end of his time. The second track, “Ebb and Flow”, ties in a Classical instrumental feel as Todd lyrically explores the highs and lows of life while ensuring to strive to find peace within going with the flow. “It’s All Happening Today” is the third track that kicks off with the feel of a Dave Matthews Band instrumental as Todd lyrically travels into a space of nothingness that reminds him to return to the place that provides him with the most clarity; the here and now. The fourth track, “Starting Again”, picks up the pace with phenomenal songwriting as intro lyrics that remind listeners of the power of the present stick out and shed light on the power of words translated through music.

“See so Clearly” is the fifth track in which Todd lyrically takes listeners on the road toward a time in which he was able to reveal the joy of life beyond his mind that provided the peace that he strives to return to. The sixth track, “Lapis Largo”, adds a Blues feel to an album that is rich in variety as Todd brings his instrumental talents to light for listeners to ease their minds through. “Meet in the Middle” is the seventh track that is an album highlight that lyrically reflects upon a profound human connection between two human beings that were intensely in love. The eighth track, “Coffee Conversations”, is an uncanny take on social media and how individuals spend majority of their lives behind smartphones rather than exploring the meaning of life and more over coffee in person. “All The Lives” is the ninth track that slows it down to lyrically give meaning to all of the versions of life that Todd has been able to explore within his time on planet earth. Closing out with “Slate”, beautiful instrumentals that sound akin to Sting in his ‘Ten Summoner’s Tales’ days lead into a poetically rich lyrical journey into a clean slate between two that have distanced and reconnected in the present.

If you’re a fan of fellow musicians such as Bright Eyes, Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, then keep an eye on the ride ahead for Todd Warner Moore on Bandcamp.

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LA Musicians, Arden and the Wolves, Release New Music Video – “Another Year of Rain”

Los Angeles Musicians, Arden and the Wolves, provide a space of creative freedom and interpretation for their fans throughout every release that beckons healing and revealing while peeling back the layers of destruction and malfunction to step into the territory of understanding. Lead Vocalist, Arden Leigh, has waxed and waned through a variety of life experiences which leads her to express herself in an uncanny way that is both excruciatingly vulnerable and frighteningly beautiful. Having released their latest music video for “Another Year of Rain”, Arden and the Wolves candidly begin by expressing that each viewers perception of the music video will be based on their own thoughts while Arden collaborates with tribal fusion belly dancer, Giulio Dilemmi, to deepen her connection to the music and heighten emotion that naturally stems from the profound meaning behind “Another Year of Rain”.

Throughout the music video, Arden and the Wolves explore the complexity that stems from a bond that appears toxic at the surface yet has come together through trauma and has formed a pact that is akin to an addiction. Releasing her fears and pushing herself forward toward healthier connections and brighter days, Arden Leigh candidly reminisces on the darkest elements that she has experienced in a relationship that sprouted wisdom through a maelstrom behind closed doors. If you’re a fan of fellow musicians such as Evanescence, The Pretty Reckless and Poe, then keep an eye on the promising ride ahead for Arden and the Wolves on SoundCloud.

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