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Hip-Hop Boy Band, Create The Culture, jump into a new territory of respect through the creation of their new music video for their latest single, “Flight Team” (Mexico Remix) featuring Marquito. Gathering the troops which includes a variety of beautiful women amongst a lush green island, Create The Culture lyrically and visually shed light on social media culture while having the time of their lives knowing that they are steady on the rise. Throwing in an uncommon punch through adding their Instagram name-tags to the music video, Create The Culture’s forward thinking skills serve to their acknowledgement of the importance of maximizing social media platforms to expand their audience. Accompanying the hypnotic beat is a once-in-lifetime visual retreat that was filmed with passion and precision which showcases the determination and growth that Create The Culture has undergone throughout their days of being Independent musicians.
“Flight Team” (Mexico Remix) is the embodiment of a track that speaks to “never looking back” and looking forward to only brighter days ahead. Being able to produce a music video as such as Independent musicians deserves praise for the guys of Create The Culture who stand out as a pack of wolves who are steadily ready for the opportunities that they create through simply being themselves and sharing their music with the world. If you’re a fan of a mixture of fellow musicians such as Brockhampton, Lil Uzi Vert and Future then keep an eye on the ride ahead for Create The Culture on SoundCloud.
Create The Culture Social Links:
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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.
ROCKET Social Links:
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Tokyo Electronic Musician, Healing Spells, is in the midst of an exciting time as his first full-length release, ‘Vestiges’, is officially out for the world to dive into. Here’s our track-by-track thoughts.
Kicking off with the first track, “Altitude”, Healing Spells begins with an array of instrumentals that create a peaceful feeling within listeners as light drums add a touch of sensory that is just the right amount. The second track, “Through The City”, emits the perfect amount of oriental culture that speaks of the influence that Healing Spells has derived from living in one of the most beautiful cities in the world; Tokyo. “Diver’s Ascent” is the third track that picks up the pace to mimic the likes of Electronic music today from musicians such as Gramatik as Healing Spells experiments with an array of sounds that mesh together fluidly. The fourth track, “Vestiges”, incorporates the sound of water which subliminally speaks of Healing Spells being in tune with his spiritual nature. “Les Cimes” is the fifth track that ties in a mightier beat while incorporating sounds of nature which mimics the likes of Bjork.
The sixth track, “Early Morning Rituals”, subliminally reminds listeners of the importance of being quiet and still in the morning to clear space within as the frequencies of the track provide moments of peace. “Voices From The Ocean” is the seventh track that is the album highlight which is produced and mastered to perfection as Healing Spells works in spiritual chantings that naturally inflict a touch of clarity within listeners. The eighth track, “Shivani’s Song”, is an ode to a spiritual practice that has created a sense of community and unity within Healing Spells that spills throughout his music. “Red Island” is the ninth track that feels akin to an ode to travel and how important it is to experience alternative cultures and energies to create a more well-rounded human being out of yourself. Closing out with “Sentinel”, Healing Spells closes his mission with the perfect amount of HZ to provide healing.
If you’re a fan of fellow musicians such as Bonobo, Gramatik and Thievery Corporation, then keep an eye on the ride ahead for Healing Spells on SoundCloud.
Healing Spells Social Links:
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Southern California Rockers, Of Mice & Men, came through the Midwest for another round while joining Sum 41 on their ‘Order In Decline’ Tour. In celebration of ‘EARTHANDSKY’, the guys played a string of new jams including “Gravedancer” and “Taste of Regret” amongst some old classics such as “Defy”, “Mushroom Cloud” and “Would You Still Be there” which got the crowd riled up in several mosh pits that proved that Of Mice & Men are back and aren’t hanging up their hat anytime soon.
Photo Credit: Jessica Golich
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Syndey-based Musician, Nick de la Hoyde, is abounding with dynamic and genre-bending talents that pour forward with ease throughout the release of his latest single, “Animals”. Metaphorically rich lyrics that speak of the intense feelings that come about through the intertwining of two souls who are ready to lose all control, “Animals” is proof that Nick’s songwriting talents stretch beyond the comfort of the common member of societies known and reaches into a place beyond the stars to leave listeners lost building castles in the sky in the most delightful way. Romanticism stirs through the veins as Nick gracefully loses his way through an encounter of love throughout “Animals” that is palpable and felt while paired with a dreamy instrumental that makes the track the perfect hit for the summer.
Things just feel right throughout every listen of “Animals”. Accompanied by a music video that is abounding with creative delight, Nick de la Hoyde proves that he is in it for the long run with “Animals”. Through over 50K YouTube hits on he music video so far, Nick de la Hoyde is a star. If you’re a fan of a mixture of fellow musicians such as Cuco, Glass Animals and Justin Bieber, then keep an eye on the promising ride ahead for Nick de la Hoyde on Soundcloud.
Nick de la Hoyde Social Links:
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Bay Area Musician, Patrick Ames, has traveled far and wide throughout his seasoned lifetime to bud doses of wisdom that he portrays throughout his latest EP release, ‘All I Do Is Bleed’; here’s our track-by-track thoughts.
Kicking off with the first track, “I Want You”, Patrick instantly catches the attention of listeners through his rich vocals that bring forward the lyrical tone of romantic obsession that has taken over his heart, soul and spirit. The second track, “While You Were Making Babies”, carries out an honest and sincere ride into the heart of a man who knows deep within that the apple of his eye is out of reach at this time. “Queen Kae” is the third track that opens akin to instrumentals by Pink Floyd as the undertone of desire is brought forward throughout as the highs and lows of acceptance are traveled through. Closing out with “Te Amaba Locamente”, Patrick Ames ends with ease as Spanish vocals carry out nothing short of beauty.
Advanced and lyrically mature, ‘All I Do Is Bleed’ keeps listeners on their feet and eager to travel alongside Patrick on his journey toward redemption and serenity. If you’re a fan of fellow musicians such as Wilco, Sting and Lenny Kravitz, then keep an eye on the ride ahead for Patrick Ames on Soundcloud.
Patrick Ames Social Links:
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Houston Ambient Artist, Versal, comes blazing out of the gates with his surprisingly first musical release, ‘Self-Titled. Here’s our track-by-track thoughts.
Kicking off with the first track, “Eternal”, Versal opens with feelings of bliss as the tranquility stemming from the piano opens a new window of peace in which listeners are able to retreat into. The second track, “Flamenco en Culebra”, is full of global influence and meticulous care when it comes to the production style as Versal explores ancient realms of thought that are strung together through the art-form of music. “Dawn” is the third track that slows it down and leads listeners into a pool of wonder as instrumentals that shed light on the wonders of the natural world unfurl.
The fourth track, “Carrousel”, creates the feeling of adolescence as listeners are subconsciously inspired to dig into their core as Versal’s instrumentals elevate thoughts beyond the shore. “All Together” is the fifth track that sounds akin to a track from the Finding Nemo Soundtrack as Versal explores realms beyond Planet Earth. Closing out with “El Camino a Montserrat”, Versal creates the musical feeling of a walk in the park and the release of stress that leads listeners beyond the dark.
Creating music from the heart with the intent of spreading the feelings of glee that stem from tranquility, Versal overcomes the ego and pours forward from the soul throughout ‘Self-Titled. If you’re a fan of fellow musicians such as Dido, Bonobo and Thomas Newman, then keep an eye on the promising ride ahead for Versal on Soundcloud.
Versal Social Links:
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Canadian Modern Pop Artist, David Browning, has traveled around the world and back into himself which is evident to hear throughout the delivery of his latest EP, ‘Now You See Me’. Confronting a once empty space from a place of hope for a brighter future with love, David sets himself free as he comes into a place of clarity throughout each track. Here’s our thoughts.
Kicking off with the first track, “Stay Over”, David Browning knits together a string of yearning throughout the lyrical trajectory that speaks of surrender and joy stemming from simply being amongst an individual who has set his heart in bloom. “Call Me When You’re Single” is the second track that takes the EP for a spin into a more somber space as David begins with a reflective lyrical narrative highlighting the days of innocence that he once shared with a lover that is now sharing their life with another. Closing out with “Always Inside”, David ends from an emotive space as he reminds listeners that the true rubies of life are cultivated within.
David Browning teamed up with Grammy Award Winning Producer, Ian Prince, for ‘Now You See Me’. David is actively working toward living out his highest dreams by utilizing his life experiences in a highly stimulated space as means of a source of inspiration that is igniting the emotional delivery of his music. If you’re a fan of fellow musicians such as Rob Thomas, Sam Smith and Shawn Mendes, then keep an eye on the ride ahead for David Browning on Spotify.
David Browning Social Links:
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Nashville Rockers, Best Intentions, have lyrically and instrumentally put their best and most firm foot forward when it comes to spreading the important message that no one has to accept toxicity in their life in any form throughout their latest single, “Twisted”. It is evident that it took years of experience, pain and a toxic interpersonal connection to sprout the downright hurt throughout “Twisted” which tends to come when the rose-colored glasses eventually fall off. Lead Vocalist, Tony Pietrafesa, makes it felt through his scratchy vocal style that he is tired of enduring something that no longer fits with the self-respect that he has chosen to embody.
