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“The Unknown Voices Behind the Hits” Shining a Spotlight on the Unsung Heroes of Music: Backing Singers
Across the history of popular music, there is a hidden tapestry of voices that have shaped the songs we know and love, yet remain largely anonymous to the listening public. The Unknown Voices Behind the Hits spotlights the essential and often overlooked role of backing singers whose contributions are crucial to the emotional power and…
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Distance Major Channels Vintage Grit, Jazz Influence, and Cinematic Imagination on New Single “NYC 1970s Cinema”
RIYL: Tycho, M83, Boards of Canada, Phantogram, U.N.K.L.E., The Postal Service Composer and producer Distance Major transports listeners into a stylized version of New York City’s past with “NYC 1970s Cinema,” one of the most distinctive and immersive tracks from his debut album. Inspired by the look, feel, and emotional tone of the city during…
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IRIEspect Announces New EP “Lost In Time” Out December 12 on Dubshot Records
A vibrant, genre-bending collection featuring collaborations with Ras Ajai, Skygrass, Duvbear and a bold Manu Chao cover Long Island, NY — December 2025 — IRIEspect, the explosive seven piece reggae, dub, jam, hip hop and Latin outfit signed to Dubshot Records, proudly announces the release of its new EP “Lost In Time,” arriving Friday, December…
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Rebekah Snyder Releases Heartwarming Holiday Single “Up on the Housetop,” Out NOW
RIYL: Miranda Lambert, Tyler Childers, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile Nashville, TN — December 12, 2025 — Alt-country/Americana artist Rebekah Snyder ushers in the holiday season with her charming new single, “Up on the Housetop,” a modern country take on the classic Benjamin R. Hanby Christmas tune. The track arrives everywhere now, and carries…
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Alyson Faith embraces positivity and self-worth with new single “Abundance” – Out Now!
New York, NY — Singer-songwriter Alyson Faith has released her uplifting new single “Abundance,” a radiant and playful anthem that reminds listeners to celebrate who they are and appreciate the beauty that already surrounds them. Infused with an upbeat rhythm and bright, organic instrumentation, “Abundance” delivers a joyful message about rejecting comparison and embracing gratitude.…
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Mark Newman Returns This Winter With a Full Run of East Coast Shows
Singer/songwriter Mark Newman will also be appearing live this Winter all across the east coast as part of The Blues Project and the Northeast US fronting Sailin’ Shoes (Little Feat Tribute) and his own Mark Newman Band plus additional solo gigs and more TBA. Wed, Dec 31 @ 6:00PM Mark Newman & Naomi – Noble Savage…
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Jordan Seven Unleashes “7” – A Powerful, Emotive Rock Album Highlighted by Dream-Born Single “Zephyr Girl”
Orlando, FL – Indie rock artist Jordan Seven has released his electrifying new album 7, a raw, immersive, and deeply human body of work that blends classic rock DNA with modern alternative edge. Driven by vulnerability, grit, and Seven’s unmistakable vocal fire, 7 is a testament to rising above hardship with passion and purpose. The…
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Liz Luceris Reflects on Spiritual Resilience and the Music Born From It
December, 2025 — Liz Luceris is a cinematic composer and singer-songwriter whose work is deeply shaped by her spiritual life and the quiet resilience that faith has offered her. Trained in classical composition and film scoring at Berklee College of Music, AIR Studios, and Budapest Scoring, she has built a career defined not by spectacle,…
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Donna Crowe Performing as Angel James: The Vocal Powerhouse Behind Multiple Billboard Hits
Donna Crowe, performing professionally as Angel James, is an extraordinary vocal force whose voice has helped shape multiple Billboard-charting songs, even if her name wasn’t always front and center. As one of the many “unknown voices behind the hits,” Angel represents the powerhouse background vocalists whose contributions can define a record’s emotional impact while often…
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Mountain Climer Announces New Single “Every Other Weekend,” Out December 5th
Colorado – December 5, 2025 — Indie rock singer-songwriter Mountain Climer, the solo project of Colorado-based artist Jeremy Climer, announces the release of his stirring new single “Every Other Weekend,” available on all streaming platforms Friday, December 5th. Stream HERE! Written in 2010 and held close for more than a decade, “Every Other Weekend” is…
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