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Nashville Band Releases Disturbing Music Video About the ‘Dangers of Christian Nationalism’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Nashville-based Future Girl Records today announced the release of "Traitor," a music video by the rock band We_Anomaly. The song, written by Gabriel Gabor, sounds the alarm about the dangers of the current Christian Nationalist movement in America.

"I believe Christian Nationalists aka evangelicals are an imminent threat to American democracy," says Gabriel Gabor the band's leader and songwriter.

He goes on to say, "Evangelicals are dangerous. They secretly hate American democratic values. In fact, they are very comfortable with fascism just like many of their Evangelical and Catholic forefathers were in Nazi Germany. They'd have no problem making Trump king aka president for life just like his buddy Putin. As long as Trump continues to support the church like Adolf Hitler did.

"For America to be saved we need to get to the root of the problem. We need to look past Trump and the republican party. This evil originates in churches. It's the pastor, the priest, and the seemingly innocent little old lady with the bible in her hand, just like in the video.

"I named the song 'Traitor' because that's exactly what I believe they are. These people must be stopped here and now or America as we know it will cease to exist."

To watch the "Traitor" music video visit: https://youtu.be/v0911JRb9iI

ABOUT FUTURE GIRL RECORDS:

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Future Girl Records is a full-service entertainment agency that specializes in creating content with pro-democratic and social justice messaging.

More information: http://www.we-anomaly.world/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCilJPsafB25VwNabDotCliQ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weanomaly/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/we_anomaly

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/we_anomaly

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ilmaTs3Zwt6ZDfqxykRnm

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@we_anomaly_official

MULTIMEDIA:

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/v0911JRb9iI

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CAPTION: Princess El from We_Anomaly sings "Traitor."

Nashville-based Future Girl Records today announced the release of "Traitor," a music video by the rock band We_Anomaly. The song, written by Gabriel Gabor, sounds the alarm about the dangers of the current Christian Nationalist movement in America.

Related link: http://www.we-anomaly.world/

Clay Joule Ignites Passion To ‘Fight 4 Freedom’ With New Single ‘O’Dream’

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Talented singer-songwriter Clay Joule's and Fight 4 Freedom's latest single "O'Dream," is set to premiere on April 28, 2022 alongside a heartwarming music video. Brought to you by Truwan Records, the single touches on the on-going war taking place in Ukraine and carries themes of peace prevailing through hard times.

With every passing day, the fight for freedom taking place in Ukraine gets more and more intense. Ukrainians all across the country are giving up their lives to protect their human rights against the terror of the Russian army, and their struggle has inspired the world to stand to band together in staunch support of Ukraine.

Singer-songwriter Clay Joule is among those who have been touched watching this incredible struggle. Finding inspiration in wanting to spread support for the Ukrainians dream of peace, Clay Joule is debuting his latest single, "O'Dream," with his label Truwan Records. Featuring the plight of Ukrainians, the song is part of a movement called "Fight 4 Freedom," that the artist hopes will bring more support for Ukraine and their pursuit for justice.

To achieve this, "O'Dream," will be accompanied by a beautiful and raw music video, once again showcasing the Ukrainians' struggle against the Russian threat. Instead of making a show of the violence however, it instead features Ukrainian people, standing together peacefully in hopes of a better future.

This matches perfectly with the song itself, a soaring rock epic with dreamy vocals that hope to push and inspire listeners to show their support for the currently suffering Ukrainians as they dream for peace. It's exactly the type of song that can emotionally push the listener into making a difference. It's also sincere and genuine, which is important when it comes to a song like this.

Both "O'Dream," and its music video are set to debut on the Formosa Joule YouTube channel on April 28, 2022. On top of that, the song and video will also be part of a playlist where Clay Joule plans to release new and original musical videos every week.

As a statement, "O'Dream," is genuine and melodic, truly a show of the peace that the people of Ukraine dream for. To support Ukraine, Clay Joule, "O'Dream," and "Fight 4 Freedom," stay tuned for the single's debut on April 28. Links to the music video and channel can be found below.

O'Dream Music Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51zqCr8iXOA

In the description of the video, listeners will find links to organizations they can donate to in order to support the Ukrainian people.

Formosa Joule YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJymz2oQp07MDpZQOdwLmig

Talented singer-songwriter Clay Joule's and Fight 4 Freedom's latest single "O'Dream," is set to premiere on April 28, 2022 alongside a heartwarming music video. Brought to you by Truwan Records, the single touches on the on-going war taking place in Ukraine and carries themes of peace prevailing through hard times.

Strange & The Familiars Create A Mesmerizing Trip Into The Bizarre With New Video ‘Agent Strange!’

PORTLAND, Ore. /ScoopCloud/ -- After successfully teaming up in 2021 to create the grim & gritty video for the title-track "Pretty Deadly" from their debut EP, it was a foregone conclusion that the right person to take on the brand-new single by Strange & The Familiars this year, would once again be none other than Jordan Henline of 88.8 Films.

With an otherworldly concept shot in the heart of Portland in the Pacific Northwest, "Agent Strange" is a bold introduction to the persona of Stephanie Strange, an "impartial observer" tasked with documenting the bizarre events & people of planet Earth. Attempting to uncover the details of her own origin story while witnessing the shocking horrors of extremely real issues faced in daily human life - what Strange has absorbed has warped the mechanics of her mind, rendering her into an unreliable narrator whose perspective is askew and untethered to any kind of recognizable reality that would provide any comfort.

She hears voices, she both sees & talks with ghosts, she finds solace in nature, and is genuinely mortified by the way humanity abuses such beauty without sparing a second thought towards the impact of global warming, social inequities, or the pure butchery of Earth's uniquely special, yet finite, natural resources. Dancing as the world is ending and the atmosphere is closing in, Strange & The Familiars take viewers & listeners on a final tour of a dying planet, done in by its own erratic indifferences & callous carelessness.

From mythical & magical forest scenes & imagery laden with the true majesty of nature, to the furthest reaches of outer space & aliens monitoring our every move "Agent Strange" is as insightfully artistic & compelling as it is authentically fun & entertaining. With the X-factor talents & soulful vocals of Strange alongside the exquisite instrumentation and musicianship of The Familiars, combined with the visionary expertise of Jordan's direction & the proud support of the entire 88.8 Films crew - "Agent Strange" has become a groundbreaking video & single capable of taking them all straight to the next-level & beyond.

"Agent Strange" is the lead cut & gateway into the new album Strange World by Strange & The Familiars - it's a wildly unforgettable experience & officially available on every major music platform online now!

Watch the Music Video: https://youtu.be/HEpTZn8UvX8

Listen to the Single here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1GJNavX499pEkKj8mTsVeW?si=35abefd4b031445f

Visit Strange & The Familiars Home Page here: https://www.strangeandthefamiliars.com/

After successfully teaming up in 2021 to create the grim & gritty video for the title-track "Pretty Deadly" from their debut EP, it was a foregone conclusion that the right person to take on the brand-new single by Strange & The Familiars this year, would once again be none other than Jordan Henline of 88.8 Films.

Related link: https://www.strangeandthefamiliars.com/

Pop R&B Singer-Songwriter JADE Debuts with Celestial Original Dance Single ‘Lucky Stars’ Airing on MTV Spankin’ New and BETJams

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Classy in style, massive in appeal and savvy beyond her years, singer/songwriter and actress JADE has taken her time to learn her craft and study the business before jumping into it. The strategy is set to pay off like triple-cherry jackpots with her vibrant debut single and video, "Lucky Stars" (dropping on the artist's own TS2 Records imprint). Young enough to know she hasn't figured out all the how's and why's of love, JADE { @thisisjadej ) sings about finally taking that plunge into the sweet unknown with a man worth betting on.

"The phrase, 'I count my lucky stars' usually means that a bad situation has been avoided and a good outcome has occurred," JADE explains. "In the same way, there is a hint throughout the song that my man and I may not make it. There's a risk... but it's worth it."

Musically, as produced by Bobby Genius, "Lucky Stars" creeps up on the listener with a sexy guitar refrain followed by fittingly spacey synthesizer washes and a chattering beat. Vocally, JADE sings lead and her own backgrounds, making for a clean intimate delivery as she enunciates her whip-smart & wistful lyrical offering.

The single plus an early edit of JADE's "Lucky Stars" video (directed by Jovan Thomas with cinematography by Sam Wilkerson and editing by Elnar Mukhamed Yarov) were privately premiered to an SRO focus group of industry professionals at legendary

The Village Recorders in Westwood to a rousing response. JADE led the presentation herself, sharing her vision for her debut and the career she has been carefully calculating with her hand-picked team of experts. While the single is being intentionally targeted to young females and males, its overall appeal, thanks to its catchy melody and mind-bending chorus, actually spans across all ages - demo-graphically speaking 16 to 65.

"Lucky Stars" is the inaugural single from JADE's April 22nd-slated debut EP, "CONTACT," which will reveal even more of this exciting new artist's gifts.

"Lucky Stars" music video -- https://youtu.be/W_CaLMRXZ1g

With early response being so positive, Paradise Valley, Arizona-native and USC graduate JADE remains earthy and realistic as she finally releases her first musical offering to the universe. As the qualities of her moniker and birthstone reveal, JADE is poised with luminous luster on the surface with sublime good fortune and serenity at the core. Watch her work her magic!

"CONTACT" EP debuts on April 22, 2022; TS2 Records

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Classy in style, massive in appeal and savvy beyond her years, singer/songwriter and actress JADE has taken her time to learn her craft and study the business before jumping into it. The strategy is set to pay off like triple-cherry jackpots with her vibrant debut single and video, "Lucky Stars" (dropping on the artist's own TS2 Records imprint).

Related link: https://www.thisisjadej.com/

Former ‘American Pimp’ Turned Police Accountability Activist, Andre Taylor Revisits his Roots with ‘Many Shades of Dre’ Hip Hop Music and Video Project

SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- In what might appear to be a major contradiction of sorts, civic activist Andre Taylor is reflecting on his notoriously iconic, urban culture hustler past and bringing back his alter pimp ego, "Gorgeous Dre," with the release of his new music and video project, "Many Shades of Dre."

Always an outspoken figure, stemming back to his feature in the Hughes Brothers cult documentary film classic, "American Pimp," Taylor has garnered national mainstream accolades for his work and achievements on the frontline battle for police accountability, most recently concluding his appointment as a "street czar" consultant by the mayor of Seattle. "The Many Shades of Dre," an unapologetic exploration and dive back to his roots, is a multilayered music and video compilation, marking the evolution of Taylor from the mean streets to his former high-level executive suite.

Taylor has consistently brewed widespread controversy from both the left and right, with many questioning his ability to adeptly stride the road less traveled. From his street reign as a pimp, his transformation as a civil rights contender victoriously taking on the Seattle police department, to the appointment of his city position as "street czar," while battling and managing family loss and health issues, including a bout with Covid, Taylor continues to rise as an 21st century renaissance man and urban legend.

Married for 23 years, his wife, Dove, has stood by his side through it all, even sharing a kidney during a health scare when his failed. A true enigma of sorts, Taylor also boasts a son who graduated from Yale and a daughter who graduated from UCLA among his offspring!

There is a strong message in his perceived madness. His current single and video releases, "Like Me," "Knockin' Season" and "A Day in the Life" have amassed over six million views across social media platforms. With plans to drop a video with every track from the project, Taylor is determined to make his musical mark and reignite his street 'cred' and visibility.

When one is fully acquainted with the back story of Andre Taylor, it becomes clear that it takes more than salty opinions to deter him from his appointed mission to impact, enhance and save lives. With "Many Shades of Dre," Taylor makes no excuses for his illicit past, boldly recapturing and revisiting his pimp roots. On a musical voyage akin to what supporters are calling, "The Return of the American Pimp," Taylor makes peace with the fact that it is his maligned origins that paved the road to his rise as a venerated urban visionary.

Like Malcolm X, Andre Taylor rose from the gutter to achieve remarkable heights. His father was a pimp and his mother a prostitute. Following in their footsteps was perhaps predestined. A stint in prison saw him retiring from 'the game' before catapulting to pop culture fame in "American Pimp," the groundbreaking film that laid bare the subculture of pimping and pandering.

It was the tragic murder of his brother, Che Taylor, by Seattle police in 2016, that redirected his focus to civic activism. Taylor left Los Angeles for Seattle and founded the nonprofit organization, Not This Time. He began working with other families who had also experienced police related tragic losses and by 2018 had spearheaded the triumphant passing of I-940. An unprecedented initiative, I-940 makes it easier to criminally charge police officers believed to have wrongfully used deadly force.

Taylor has worked relentlessly on a grassroots level to secure recognition and justice for Seattle's marginalized communities. Not This Time received a city contract for a $100,000 contract to host a speaker series called 'Conversation with the Streets,' followed by a $150,000 contract positioning Taylor as the city's consulting 'street czar,' securing his expertise to de-escalate tensions and liaison the community and Capitol Hill.

"Not many can comprehend the depth of my life mission," cites Taylor, a man known for his gift of expression. "I can't stop to concern myself with continual explanation. When I was in the streets as a pimp, I was public enemy number one. Yet my activism and civic service had others perceiving me as a sellout. My life journey has challenged me to be true to myself and my God, no matter what."

"Like many successful artists, including Jay Z, 50 Cent and Snoop Dogg, my evolution didn't start pretty," notes Taylor. "With 'Many Shades of Dre' there will be no more whispering and speculation about my past deeds. I'm laying my life bare, all of it. The man I was is not the man I am today, but the man I was made me the man I am today. Music has always been one of my strongest passions because of its ability to heal through self-expression and I am blessed to embark on this new journey."

Check out the music and videos for "Many Shades of Dre" as well as the revelations of Andre Taylor on his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/AndreTaylor and experience "A Day in the Life" starring comedian Cory Holcomb, his wife Dove and his son, Cashanovas-kp.

Get involved with "Not This Time" at https://notthistime.global/.

Follow the many shades of Andre Taylor on Instagram at @realgorgeousdre.

In what might appear to be a major contradiction of sorts, civic activist Andre Taylor is reflecting on his notoriously iconic, urban culture hustler past and bringing back his alter pimp ego, "Gorgeous Dre," with the release of his new music and video project, "Many Shades of Dre."

Related link: https://notthistime.global/

Sue Larsen, Singer-Songwriter, Releases her Third Single, Which Pokes Fun at Not Accepting a Relationship Ending

NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bijoux Music Group LLC announced Sue Larsen's next pop single, "You Will Always Be There" is being released today, under the Bijoux Music Group LLC label and produced by Sue Larsen. It can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora and all other streaming platforms. It is also available on Amazon and the iTunes Store for download as a mp3.

"You Will Always Be There" is about a relationship destined to end and the struggle someone has when they resist that reality. In the music video, Sue doesn't take out the violin and say feel sorry for me. Rather she has fun with it.

As Sue explains, "Now, I was much younger when I wrote this one...that explains the naivety at best or the delusion at worst. I certainly know now all relationships must eventually end. Well, this is cool because at my age...and some of you know what that is...I get to play a desperate, afraid to be alone, afraid of not being loved, afraid of not belonging, afraid of not being or doing enough, afraid of being afraid type of person. Perfect!"

Sue Larsen is an independent artist who has been crafting songs for over forty years. She has recreated herself learning and doing the pieces of this "DIY" music business as an independent artist and she is hoping others may be inspired to change what they are doing or being after seeing her story. As Sue explains, "No matter what age you are, following your dreams, passions, or creative ideas is always a possibility if one is willing to do the work. I know so many people who feel stuck or caged in by their own choices and beliefs. There are always choices although, they may not be easy to make."

Sue Larsen is out of North Castle, New York and has lived in Westchester County, N.Y., her entire life. She has been in the music business for 40 plus years as a performer/songwriter and she retired a couple of years ago from her human resource position so that she could learn what was needed in regards to this "new" DIY music business.

She set up her own publishing and recording company, Bijoux Music Group LLC, and has a home studio. She has been her own producer and engineer for the recording, mixing, and mastering of her previously released songs and the track she just released. She also performed all the vocals and instrumentation on each song. Ms. Larsen also learned how to produce and edit the music videos for her songs.

She released "Sleeping Alone Again" in Dec. of 2020 and it made it to Pandora's premium services and radio play so, as she put it, "Being it was my first attempt at this, I thought that was pretty cool." Her second song, "Hardly Hiding," a song about unexpected love, was featured on WHUD 100.7 FM along with an interview with host Andy Bale this past April.

About Bijoux Music Group LLC:

Bijoux Music Group LLC(R) is a registered trademark in the US and is a publishing company and record label. It also supplies live music in the greater New York area and creates audio-visual presentations for personal and business use.

About Sue Larsen:

Sue Larsen has reinvented herself within her 40+ years in the entertainment field and has come full circle. From performing her own songs starting at the age of 17 in NYC nightclubs, to performing "cover songs" for a myriad of events and gatherings, back to songwriting and producing her own songs for worldwide distribution. It is Ms. Larsen's hope that her songs may resonate with others and help people heal from their more challenging experiences.

For More Information about Sue Larsen and to hear her other songs: https://suelarsen.biz

Link for "You Will Always Be There" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO8OqoAsVkQ

Bijoux Music Group: https://sites.google.com/site/bijouxmusicgroup/Home

To watch the music video, stream or download "You Will Always Be There": https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/suelarsen/you-will-always-be-there

Bijoux Music Group LLC announced Sue Larsen's next pop single, "You Will Always Be There" is being released today, under the Bijoux Music Group LLC label and produced by Sue Larsen. It can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora and all other streaming platforms. It is also available on Amazon and the iTunes Store for download as a mp3.

Related link: https://suelarsen.biz

DJ Expression: A Master of Mixtapes Drops New Release

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- DJ Expression, also known as Peter O Okeke, has vowed to make a difference and to add value to the music industry by pushing the AfroBeat genre. Nigerian-born, this musical artist has developed a unique style where he's created a signature blend of mixes and sounds. Now, he's excited to announce a new mixtape to drop this week - "Traffic Light" (AFROBEAT Vol. 14).

Blending and connecting musical genres such as AfroBeats to pop, R&B, hip-hip, reggae, soca, zouk, K-pop, dancehall, Kompa, kizomba, EDM and house music came easily to him. That's likely one reason that the Nigerian pop star, Kizz Daniel, asked Peter to be his official DJ.

"Touring with Kizz has really been an amazing experience and made me a better artist. I love to collaborate with anyone making great music," he says.

For DJ Expression, it's all about diversity and delivering his message to the widest audience possible. He wants everyone to connect and relate to his music in every aspect of their life and isn't afraid to shake things up.

"This new mixtape drop is a little different from what I normally do," DJ Expression says. "I'm hyping more and not just mixing."

DJ Expression plans to continue sharing his passion with the world by creating seductive new mixes that appeal to people from many different backgrounds on multiple levels.

"It can only get better," he says. "My mission is to live to express not impress."

So, what else is ahead for DJ Expression? Look for a new song to drop soon too that features the Nigerian record producer, DJ, band director, pianist, and songwriter, Masterkraft.

About DJ Expression

Born in Lagos, Nigeria and Edo bred, DJ Expression first developed his passion for creating and entertaining while growing up on the streets of Mushin Lagos. It was there that he was first inspired to make mixes for his dance team. His was quickly recognized and featured as a dancer and DJ for large concerts in Lagos. After graduating from high school, he moved to the U.S. to advance his education in recording arts and sound engineering.

He's collaborated on projects with multiple artists, producers and directors and describes himself as a "visual innovator."

For more information: https://djexpression.com/.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djexpression/?hl

YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCI1FFMokeZNyORWXs6zpDzg

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Video (YouTube): https://youtu.be/dYno7X2tp1c

DJ Expression, also known as Peter O Okeke, has vowed to make a difference and to add value to the music industry by pushing the AfroBeat genre. Nigerian-born, this musical artist has developed a unique style where he's created a signature blend of mixes and sounds. Now, he's excited to announce a new mixtape to drop this week - "Traffic Light" (AFROBEAT Vol. 14).

Related link: https://djexpression.com/

Singer Tony Hightower Brings Real Jazz to The Young Generation on ‘Legacy’ Sophomore Project Richly Inspired by His Jazz Singer Mother Theresa Hightower

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Singer/Songwriter Tony Hightower is taking up the mantle to be a bridge that ushers R&B audiences into Jazz - Real Jazz. With years of experience as a singer, drummer, and actor (easily recognizable from his work in Tyler Perry movies/TV/stage productions), Atlanta-native Hightower is still just getting started.

His sophomore project, "Legacy," finds Hightower moving assuredly from original compositions such as the soulful scat-laced "All to the Good," the seductive Brazilian bossa nova "Rendezvous" and the tender Al Jarreau-esque love beg "I Need You" to swingin' covers of Earth, Wind & Fire's classic "Can't Hide Love," a mean shuffle boogie through Al Green's "Love and Happiness" and a smoldering tiptoe through the 1929 Andy Razaf standard "Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good To You" made further famous in 1944 by

Tony's greatest vocal hero, Nat "King" Cole.

"I didn't have a choice about doing this music," Hightower confesses. "My mother, Theresa Hightower, lived her life onstage. She was a fiery and versatile vocal pro by age 16 and had me when she was 19. So, you could say I've been performing since the womb." Growing up under a local legend mother - a Funk-Rocker who could sing anything and mentored many singers coming behind her - Tony learned music first-hand from Bobby Blue Bland and the Platters to Mother's Finest. And as mother Theresa evolved as a first-class singer - shifting her focus to Jazz that resulted in her historic residency at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in once fiercely segregated Buckhead. GA - so, too, did Tony's taste begin to broaden.

"When my mom followed Freddy Cole at The Ritz Carlton, he became a fan and then they became friends. Later, Mr. Cole called to ask me to accompany him on drums. By then, he was more like family. One day, he told me in earnest, 'You need to start writing your own songs. We need new songs!' I hesitated but by his nudging and God's, I started on some songs that worked. My hope was to create The New Standard, thus the title/concept of my debut CD."

A man of the Hip Hop/R&B generation, Tony is known for singing with Soul luminaries such as Gerald Levert, Lionel Richie, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and OutKast. However, the last 7 years have found him totally devoted to jazz, on a mission into bring the real deal to fresh young audiences in memory of his mother and Mr. Freddy Cole, at whose funeral he tearfully blessed in song. "I worked hard on my first record to ensure that my tone was tight and that my songwriting mirrored the timeless songs of yesterday. On Legacy, my sound is evolving into something that's more uniquely soulful and 'me' that I believe the pure jazz world will respect but that can also play in the soul-pop world like Al Jarreau was able to do."

No statement could be truer with one listen to Hightower's divinely varied latest offering, Legacy, so titled as a tribute to the memory of his mother who was honored with a proclamation from the city of Atlanta and October 29 being declared 'Theresa Hightower Day' upon her passing. "My mother was my best friend," Tony says softly. "We used to always have this one debate. I'd say music is about melody. She insisted it was all about the lyrics."

At a recent intimate performance during the Candlelight Series at Piedmont Park, Hightower sang a repertoire of all Ellington music show. Onstage, he spied a pair of pretty ladies who could not have been older than 22. His heart was gladdened. "When I say these things, I really mean it. My influences stretch from Mel Torme' and Marvin Gaye to Charlie Wilson (lead singer of The GAP Band) and Aaron Hall (lead singer of Guy)," Hightower concludes. "I'm finding ways to sing that makes all of that appropriate. That's what makes me unique as a Jazz singer."

"LEGACY" CD debuts November 5, 2021

For more information, contact:
J'ai StLaurent-Smyth
Inque Public Relations - 917.627.9161
Inquepublicity.pr@gmail.com

Keep up with Tony by visiting:

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VIDEO: https://youtu.be/1AKAbId-dZs

Singer/Songwriter Tony Hightower is taking up the mantle to be a bridge that ushers R&B audiences into Jazz - Real Jazz. With years of experience as a singer, drummer, and actor (easily recognizable from his work in Tyler Perry movies/TV/stage productions), Atlanta-native Hightower is still just getting started.

Related link: https://www.facebook.com/tony.tower

High Mountain Breezes (HMB Players) Releases 2nd Presale Track, ‘Will The Circle Be Unbroken’ off Soon to be Released Record, ‘Daddy’s Margarita Rose’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- High Mountain Breezes today announce the release of their second pre-sale song "Will The Circle Be Unbroken," a track from their soon to be released record "Daddy's Margarita Rose." The track is now available on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, You-Tube and many other major streaming services.

"The exciting times continue! We are very honored to have this opportunity to share with the world our rendition of a timeless treasure of a song," said Bruce Tarletsky, Founder of the High Mountain Breezes.

"For me personally, this project was truly an experience of love and friendship that will last a lifetime for us all. To have 13 of the most gifted artist, players, producer, engineer and friends sharing their love in this song is something that happens once in one's lifetime."

Deborah Allen, a Grammy-nominated entertainer, an extraordinarily talented singer, songwriter, producer and performer brings her amazing talent and heart & soul to the song as one of the featured artists accompanied by the HMB Players. Ms. Allen said "I'm proud to be a small part of this 'wonderful' circle of great friends and music."

"Will The Circle Be Unbroken" brings an amazing vibe that the HMB Players hope will leave listeners inspired and thankful for the times of their lives. We just couldn't wait to share it with the world. Our arrangement, which we believe is unique and different from any of the original versions that audiences have come to know, was done by Chris Leuzinger, who simply nailed it.

The other great artists also featured on "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" are comprised of truly awesome talents, a true collection of friends and the sounds created by the HMB Players. Our hope is that once again our fans will be moved each time, they listen to it. The awesome line-up of artist on this song also featured along with Deborah Allen includes, Singer/Songwriter Benita Hill along with a couple of "Your" gifted HMB Player artists, Ron Wallace and Melissa Duvall. The wonderful talents of Vicki Hampton and Robert Bailey bring their heartfelt sounds to the background vocals.

In addition to today's release, back on August 20, 2021, The High Mountain Breezes released, as a pre-sale release, the title track of its upcoming record, "Daddy's Margarita Rose." The song was co-written by Bruce Tarletsky, Jimmy Mattingly and Chris Leuzinger. This track truly reflects the HMB Players approach to music. Not only are the HMB Players the best at what they do, they are true curators of their art.

When you listen to "Daddy's Margarita Rose," you will see what we mean. It's not always about trying to produce the next commercial hit song. It's about telling a story and being a true guardian of the art. Gwen Sebastian is the Artist on "Daddy's Margarita Rose." Words cannot truly illustrate the amazing talent of Gwen Sebastian as she truly made this song her own.

Please click on this link below to stream or get your copy of both songs off these sites.

"Will The Circle Be Unbroken"

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"Daddy's Margarita Rose"

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We are asking fans to be sure to click on the "Follow" buttons on their favorite streaming so that they can continue to be a part of the High Mountain Breezes experience along with us as we near the street date of November 20,2021 of our new record, Daddy's Margarita Rose.

About the HMB Players (High Mountain Breezes Players):

The HMB Players are a studio group. We are a collection of life long music friends who take time out of our professional careers to come together in the High Mountain Breezes to reconnect, share in our friendships and our God given talents to create our own style of music together. When we are in the studio, it is a very heartfelt and spiritual experience shared among friends who love what they do as opposed to just a studio work session. One HMB Player expressed who we are and what we do so very eloquently when he said, "The gift of being a worthy session player is two-fold, first; using one's palette to augment something already beautiful, and second, being trusted and skilled enough to do it."

As we come together as a team, we are doing the same for ourselves, together. In a way, we are leaving our own mark on music, our legacy so to speak. When we come together, it is truly a collaborative effort. Time seems to stand still as everyone shares in the creative process. Everyone from the players, the vocalist, the songwriting team and producers contribute to a record. Like in years gone by, we make our records the old fashion way, right in the studio.

So, when you hear one of our songs, you will feel the chemistry of years of friendships, the love, skills and collaboration of experiences, ideas and individual feelings in our records and music. We all are truly very honored and blessed to have the opportunity to make our kind of music together and spend a little time together, hopefully for years to come.

We Are a Music Family:

Over the years, our lives in music have brought so many wonderful individuals with so much God given talents into our lives. True lifelong friendships have grown from our paths having crossed with them. We are all very honored and truly blessed to be able to call each of them friend. Our friends have meant so much to the music that has been ingrained in generations of hearts around the world and for that, it's a gift that will last till the end of time. We love and admire each of them, as we are sure fans do too through their music that has touched all our hearts and souls.

For more information, contact Bruce E. Tarletsky, Founder, High Mountain Breezes Publishing, LLC by email at highmtbreezespub@aol.com or visit https://www.highmountainbreezes.com/

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Image caption: Covers of albums, "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" and "Daddy's Margarita Rose" by High Mountain Breezes (HMB Players).

VIDEO (YouTube) "Will The Circle Be Unbroken": https://youtu.be/qIZA4rZf3to

High Mountain Breezes today announce the release of their second pre-sale song "Will The Circle Be Unbroken," a track from their soon to be released record "Daddy's Margarita Rose." The track is now available on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, You-Tube and many other major streaming services.

Related link: https://www.highmountainbreezes.com/

Jaiimoni Starr releases single ‘Stop and I Go,’ launching career at age 16

ST. LOUIS, Mo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Jaiimoni Starr, who sung solo songs and performed praise dances at church, and began her career doing cover raps, launches her first professional rap single with "Stop and I Go." She is 16.

Starr presented her first solo rap at East St. Louis Senior High School for a Black history program, and ever since her goal has been to express herself through music.

"The song was 'Glory,' by artists John Legend and Common. This is when I first realized I have rhythm and an interest in rapping," Starr writes on her website.

Since entering high school, she says, "I have experienced more complex things about life ... my writing style became deeper and more from a place of positivity, pain, eagerness, and venting. I wrote from what I felt because I wanted people to understand who I was through the songs I wrote.

"I aspire to teach young women that music doesn't always have to be portrayed in a negative and degrading way, also that you can get a message across and still sound or appear cool. I've learned that music can have a positive and negative effect on our generation, and its vibrations."

With an understanding of phrasing and song craft beyond her years, "she has an ease and flow in her writing and performing like she has been rapping for a long time," Martinez Robinson, Co-manager at Daugherty Entertainment said.

Allen Daugherty, Daugherty Entertainment, is managing the artist. Sham, one half of the Grammy award-winning duo the TrakStarz who discovered St. Louis music artist Chingy, and has worked with artists including Ludacris, 2chainz, Janet Jackson, & Usher, has teamed up with new production partner Virus, who toured alongside of Beyoncé, to produce the single.

Equity Distribution, created by Jay-Z, is a global music-distribution platform that allows artists to retain ownership of their masters and has signed a distribution deal with Starr and Daugherty Ent.

"We're really excited for Jaiimoni, she's an enormous talent and this break out for her is huge," Daugherty said.

Learn more: https://jaiimonistarr.com

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Jaiimoni Starr, who sung solo songs and performed praise dances at church, and began her career doing cover raps, launches her first professional rap single with "Stop and I Go." She is 16. Allen Daugherty, Daugherty Entertainment, is managing the artist.

Related link: https://jaiimonistarr.com/

Des Moines Native Emma Negrete, Teases Debut EP with Release of New Single ‘Lost In Translation’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Business Records LLC today announced that soulful-pop singer-songwriter and Des Moines native, Emma Negrete, teases her debut EP "Algorithms," with the release of the first single, "Lost In Translation." Featuring a dynamic music video directed by award-winning director Jenn Hanching, "Lost In Translation" captures the Los Angeles-based songstress as she navigates love, where it all went wrong, and the uncomfortable truth that she too is to blame for it falling apart.

"God is always wrong in the devil's eyes, so I think it's safe to say that we were both right."

Written in a moment of clarity, her lyrics speak to the stark realization that a relationship's darkest truths can lead to self-acceptance if you release control.

"This song was the catalyst that helped me find closure by answering my own questions that I felt were left open-ended," Negrete told American Songwriter, who praises the track's deeply soulful and honest vocals. "I didn't want to live this life of loving for a short period of time over and over again just to pass the time. I no longer wanted to invest my energy into things that were so temporary."

Peel back the song's endlessly contrasting layers, and you find that "Lost In Translation" presents a perspective much more mature than Negrete's 25 years may lead you to believe.

A classically trained vocalist originally from Des Moines, Iowa, Negrete has been a stage performer since age seven, and studied opera before joining the jazz conservatory at the Chicago College of Performing Arts. But it was a 5-month residency in ShenZhen, China that shaped many of her realizations about culture, society, struggle and herself. And there she experienced the love and loss she sings about in "Lost In Translation."

Negrete has released a string of singles since 2018, but her first EP "Algorithms," will mark her official debut when it releases in Spring 2021 via Business Records.

For more information, visit https://emmanegretesongs.com/.

Download/stream "Lost In Translation" https://linktr.ee/Emmanegrete.

VIDEO (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weG9mRxA7HA

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Business Records LLC today announced that soulful-pop singer-songwriter and Des Moines native, Emma Negrete, teases her debut EP "Algorithms," with the release of the first single, "Lost In Translation."

Related link: https://businessrecs.com/

Children’s Chorus and Rap Artist Tell Maryland ‘Sing a New Song!’

BALTIMORE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Children's Chorus of Maryland and Baltimore rap artist and a Baltimore rap artist have teamed up with the racial justice podcast Trouble4Good to urge the Maryland General Assembly to change the pro-Confederate Maryland state song.

"We call on the Maryland General Assembly to finally get rid of the pro-Confederate song 'Maryland! My, Maryland' which has never reflected the values of 'The Free State,'" said rap artist and President of the Baltimore nonprofit "Rise with a Purpose" Anthony "Wordsmith" Parker. "On nine previous occasions the General Assembly has tried and failed to change the song. We feel the 10th time is going to be the charm."

Wordsmith and the nonprofit Children's Chorus of Maryland worked with the podcast "Trouble4Good" to create the video "Teach Our Kids a New Song," which urges viewers to contact their Maryland representatives.

The Maryland General Assembly convenes January 13 through April 12, 2021. The controversial song refers to Abraham Lincoln as a "despot," a "tyrant," and a "vandal" and calls a pro-slavery, pro-Confederacy 1861 attack on Union soldiers in Baltimore "patriotic."

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtube.com/embed/-YHyV9GqlnQ

"We can't have a stage song we are ashamed to teach our children. Let's use this time as a teachable moment so we can come together and agree on a new song our children and all of us can be proud of."

The song includes voices of children from the nonprofit Children's Chorus of Maryland (CCM), whose program seeks to empower children and value diversity. In 1995, CCM was proclaimed by Governor Schaefer to be the official Children's Chorus in Maryland.

"We understand that some people want to keep the song as part of Maryland's history," said David Searby, Co-Host of Trouble4Good. "But the truth is that for too long pro-Confederate symbols like the Maryland state song have rewritten our nation's history to justify secession, violence and white supremacy. Now more than ever after the events of January 6 our country needs to unify around symbols and songs that uplift the spirit."

Trouble4Good is a podcast on racial justice and other issues inspired by the life legacy of the late John Lewis. It launches in February during Black History Month. Learn more at: https://trouble4good.com/

The Children's Chorus of Maryland and Baltimore rap artist and a Baltimore rap artist have teamed up with the racial justice podcast Trouble4Good to urge the Maryland General Assembly to change the pro-Confederate Maryland state song.

Related link: https://trouble4good.com/

YUNG Citizen Champions Message of Injustice and Inequality With Latest Song and Music Video, ‘Brown Butta’

CHARLOTTE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Citizen Music Group wants you to know and follow Christopher "YUNG Citizen" Williams, Charlotte (N.C.) native, and you will discover someone deeply passionate and committed to raising awareness to the injustices and social inequities that exist in society today. Spending time with him clearly reveals his beliefs. As a Hip Hop artist and producer, his music became the next form of expression and logical platform to share his message with a larger audience. FOLLOW HIM!

"Brown Butta" is YUNG's latest visual creation intended to raise awareness to the issues of today (police brutality, racial discrimination, income inequality, disadvantaged youth, etc.) while displaying black and brown images of beauty, confidence, righteousness and love of community.

Make no mistake about it, "love of self and genuine respect and concern for others will always be part of what defines me," says YUNG.

Featured on the track and video is Jason Jett, another talented Charlotte artist. His smooth and soulful rendering on the hook is a powerful compliment to YUNG Citizen's poignant verses; both are guaranteed to forever be etched in your inner most consciousness after the first encounter.

YUNG advises, "'Brown Butta' will join his list of trademark creations guaranteed to inspire and motivate people to remain present in the moment and vigilant toward peaceful and meaningful change."

ABOUT YUNG Citizen

YUNG's lyrical genius will always find him behind his mandate of inspiring and motivating people to aspire to new heights that have no limits; and to never stop chasing their dreams. YUNG Citizen's ultimate goal is to create music that challenges the social conscious of the nation to acknowledge these issues do exist and work toward positive and lasting change.

YUNG's unique musical sound blends his interpretations of Hip Hop, R&B and Pop to create timeless masterpieces that penetrate your inner soul. The music lures you in with smooth melodies, crisp and perfectly placed drums with a bass compliment that will provide the perfect heartbeat. A few of YUNG Citizen's musical influences include Michael Jackson, Pharrell Williams, BAS, J Cole, and Thundercat.

Mid-August began the release of a five (5) mini EP project (two tracks per) titled "FORMULA."

The first, Formula I ("Brownes Ferry" and "Conversations With") was released in September, followed by Formula II ("Beautiful Thing" and "Brown Butta") in October. Both are available on all streaming platforms. Formula III ("Wake Up" and "32") is set to release Q1, 2021.

For interviews, additional visibility, bookings, sponsorships and other interests, please contact Dennis Williams, 704-578-0774, citizenshipmanagement1@gmail.com

"Brown Butta" Video: https://youtu.be/vBh1e1izRd0

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/yungcitizen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yungcitizen

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yungcitizen

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Citizen Music Group wants you to know and follow Christopher "YUNG Citizen" Williams, Charlotte (N.C.) native, and you will discover someone deeply passionate and committed to raising awareness to the injustices and

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Controversial Video on Racism in the U.S. Causes Stir – Amelia Ray and ‘Hamilton’ Drummer Jake Wood Discuss the Making of ‘Hambone Says’

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- On Friday, October 30, 2020 at 12 p.m. PDT, Amelia Ray, Jake Wood and Bay Area cinematographer Peggy Peralta will host a Zoom discussion on the making of "Hambone Says," the video that uses contemporary past aesthetic to explore racism, rage and role reversal in the United States.

Amelia Ray never met her paternal grandfather because he was murdered by a white man in Butler, AL, after her father, who was still a boy at the time, refused to address the man as "Sir." While under quarantine and witnessing the nation seethe with collective indignation and unrest, Ray felt her family history come bubbling to the surface.

In response, Ray, alongside longtime collaborator and "Hamilton" drummer Jake Wood and cinematographer Peggy Peralta, created "Hambone Says," a time-travelling tune that uses several musical genres to detail a history of racially motivated killings in the United States. The lyrics allude to recent events such as the murders of Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery but also reference the 1967 Detroit riots and the 1923 Rosewood Massacre. "I wanted to transmit the exasperation, confusion and fury I saw in the streets and felt in my soul," Ray says.

To write the lyrics, Ray scoured the internet for references to first usage of various derogatory terms used to describe Blacks - particularly in the U.S. - and listed them in chronological order. Ray then made a list of some of the atrocities suffered by Black Americans at the hands of White Americans in chronological order. The goal was to use the terms to reference the events in the context of popular music of their era. The song begins with a chain gang chant and transitions into gospel, Appalachian music, jazz, rock and roll, funk and rap.

"Hambone Says" was recorded live during the filming of the video which was released on Friday 09 October 2020. Andrew Zhang of Two Story Melody has already touted it as song of the year.

To learn more, watch the video and to register for The Making of "Hambone Says" Zoom chat, visit: https://www.ameliaray.net

About Amelia Ray:

Amelia Ray is a writer, composer, singer, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and the creator and host of "Up, Up & A Ray" - a weekly variety show. From March-May 2020 she organized The Quarantuned Music Festival - a series of 24-hour, worldwide, virtual music festival to benefit artists affected by COVID-19 cancellations.

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On Friday, October 30, 2020 at 12 p.m. PDT, Amelia Ray, Jake Wood and Bay Area cinematographer Peggy Peralta will host a Zoom discussion on the making of "Hambone Says," the video that uses contemporary past aesthetic to explore racism, rage and role reversal in the United States.

Related link: https://www.ameliaray.net

no1uno Completes Their 20th Anniversary Remastered EPIC EP ‘no1uno2’

DREXEL HILL, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- no1uno (pronounced "no one you know") are set to release the Special Remastered EP Edition from their 2000 full-length CD, "no1uno2," on Friday, October 30. In celebration of its 20th anniversary, this EP edition features select tracks including their eclectic rock epic, "down - the dance," described as a "dark moody atmosphere" with a "beautifully eerie vibe."

Gallo, known as "gallospole" in the band, states their creative vision succinctly: "We meticulously crafted a captivating, cinematic experience about deeply personal issues involving love, the loss of innocence and addiction."

Working from their privately owned and operated studio, no1uno had the opportunity to pursue their musical imagination without constraints from the music industry. Their music is eclectic, influenced by the industrial, progressive and electronic rock genres.

The band, based in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, includes Daniel H. McKay (mazlin wratch) on bass, guitars and keyboards; James Sempsey III (iii) on vocals, drums and keyboards; and Marc A. Gallo (gallospole) on vocals, guitars, percussion and keyboards. All recording, engineering and mixing was executed by no1uno except where noted.

An exclusively studio-based band, no1uno were forerunners in promoting their music on the internet, under the guise of anonymity, in the 1990s. The site, no1uno.com hosted their works and CD Baby distributed their CDs. They never performed live.

In March 2020, no1uno remastered their first self-titled EP and were featured on the Gagliarchives, an international progressive rock radio station, hosted by Tom Gagliardi. In addition, they were interviewed by Charles Kershenblatt on the podcast, Bringing It All Back Home, in February 2020.

The EP, "no1uno2 - Special Remastered Edition," will be available on all major streaming services starting on Friday October 30, courtesy of Great Egg Music. no1uno music videos can be seen on their YouTube channel.

Learn more at: https://marcagallo.info/no1uno2-a-cinematic-experience-in-sound

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For more information & PR enquiries, please contact:
Marc A. Gallo, Mind The Gap
DREXEL HILL, PA, United States
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no1uno (pronounced "no one you know") are set to release the Special Remastered EP Edition from their 2000 full-length CD, "no1uno2," on Friday, October 30. In celebration of its 20th anniversary, this EP edition features select tracks including their eclectic rock epic, "down - the dance," described as a "dark moody atmosphere" with a "beautifully eerie vibe."

Related link: http://no1uno.com

New Rap Writer/Producer and Eminem Stan James Guiltinan Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Create Music Video Salute to Eminem

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Will the real Stan please stand up? Before James "Slim Jimmy" Guiltinan knew that Eminem's "Stan" had become a dictionary word defined as a sort of super, but sometimes obsessed fan, he'd written one of his first two rap songs, as an Eminem "salute." The slang definition of "stan" likely originated from Eminem's song and music video "Stan."

At first, James referred to his song, "This Time and Then" as a "tribute song" to Eminem, but later learned that the term was reserved for the deceased. So he coined a new phrase "salute song." James now suggests that he could be the real Eminem "Stan," but not of the obsessed or crazed kind of stan, an example of which might be the recent intruder into Eminem's home. The Detroit rap artist's music helped to get James through a dark period in his life.

Having only played trumpet in high school during the seventies, and new to rap writing and producing, James had assistance from Los Angeles rapper Solid Savage who recorded and co-wrote "This Time and Then." James originally didn't want to charge for the song, as he felt it would cheapen the "salute." His distribution service required a minimum price for streaming distribution, but James has made "This Time and Then" available at no charge on SoundCloud. James' Kickstarter campaign serves to create a complementary product (the accompanying music video) to further the Eminem salute.

Ironically, Slim Shady's "Stan" song and music video features a Stan character who ends up accidentally or purposely killing himself in a car accident. While James admits to being suicidal during his struggles, and perhaps saved by in part at least, rather than troubled by an absence of writing back, Eminem's music.

"Eminem's music gave me encouragement, because it talks about struggles that Slim Shady experienced during his life, which I identified with," James says.

After losing his job two years ago and living out of his van, which was after losing his family's house and getting divorced, James took up songwriting to finally try his hand at the creative arts. At first, his lyrics were essentially poems. After ordering two songwriting books, James got a little better at the craft. He also remixed the background music he selected for "This Time and Then" after taking a class in Logic.

During his two years of being homeless, James has written and produced seven hip hop and one R&B tracks. Most of the work on his songs, including the cover artwork, writing, and background ("beat") music selection was done using a cell phone, after his MacBook was stolen.

"Wrigley Field," a sequel to "This Time and Then," is a playful rap song, where James comes to Slim's "rescue" by providing a warning to - in good fun only - similar to a diss track - Machine Gun Kelly, regarding MGK's Eminem diss (disrespect) song. James views "salute" songs as being the opposite of "diss" songs, and he hopes they become popularized.

"Similar to the Stan in the Eminem song and music video, I DM'd Slim on Instagram, but didn't hear back," James says. "However, he may have given me a lyrics wink in one of his songs as 'Gilligan.' Of course, I can't know for sure. It's just close to my last name, and I also used 'Gilligan' in my "Wrigley Field" lyrics."

"This Time and Then" and "Wrigley Field" are available on streaming platforms under the artist name "James Bernard Guiltinan."

For more information about James music video Kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/realstan/this-time-and-then-a-stans-eminem-salute-music-video/

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Will the real Stan please stand up? Before James "Slim Jimmy" Guiltinan knew that Eminem's "Stan" had become a dictionary word defined as a sort of super, but sometimes obsessed fan, he'd written one of his first two rap songs, as an Eminem "salute." The slang definition of "stan" likely originated from Eminem's song and music video "Stan."

Change Is Going to Come: New Music, ‘CHANGE’ from Dan Spirk

NEW YORK N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Singer-songwriter Dan Spirk (a COVID-19 survivor) is striking back against the pandemic and against hate. "I think we have all heard the saying, 'united we stand, divided we fall.' Well we're falling - into minced pieces of anger and confusion very quickly."

He adds, "We all have a lot of emotions that we are dealing with. It's time to put the emotion back into the music. Enough is enough already, come on let's go."

Is this the beginning of the end for us or is this the beginning of us as a society realizing that we need to grow together? Why do we have such poor choices for our leaders? Why are we fast to be angry at one another when we're arguing with other people's data and reports? Why do we not have our own facts? Why are we so quick to call one another wrong? When are we going to be willing to accept that we all make mistakes? When are we going to stop the hatred?

Dan's new single "Change" is a song about acceptance, getting through muck and bringing water to the fire. Spirk delivers a stellar performance as both a singer and songwriter in this chunky bellowing acoustic "Bare Naked" Rock & Roll song.

Throughout his video Spirk suggests for us as a society to unite and get through these troubled times together. Spirk's song "Change" can be found on both iTunes and also Spotify.

LEARN MORE:
* http://danspirk.com/
* https://danspirk.hearnow.com
* https://www.instagram.com/danspirkmusic/

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Singer-songwriter Dan Spirk (a COVID-19 survivor) is striking back against the pandemic and against hate. "I think we have all heard the saying, 'united we stand, divided we fall.' Well we're falling - into minced pieces of anger and confusion very quickly."

Related link: http://danspirk.com

TIPZY Releases Satirical Music Video About Safety During a Pandemic

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Performing artist, TIPZY, debuts satirical music video, "COVID Dance," that uses humor to comment on the ways we choose to (or not to) stay safe during the pandemic.

The video features a beat comprised of coughs, Dr. Fauci cameos, grocery store stand-offs and an other-worldly virus depicted by a hot-glued craft poof ball and straws. It takes the viewer on a rhythmic ride fueled by rap-style lyrics while showcasing various pandemic reactions and interactions.

"I was inspired to make this video after a supermarket encounter where I tried avoiding another shopper. The guy said to me, 'Hey, we're doing the COVID dance,'" Bailey says.

The hook exemplifies that interaction to a coordinated beat - "Step left, step right, up hands. Step forward, step back and spin. Looking for an escape plan."

"COVID Dance" was written, directed and produced by Zach Bailey, also known by his stage name, TIPZY.

"When building this song, I was inspired by Megan Thee Stallion's, 'Savage,' and its iconic 2020 TikTok challenge plus my forever role models, Andy Samberg and his comedy group, The Lonely Island," Bailey says. "My ultimate goal for this music video is to promote ways we can stay safe this year, and my way happens to be through humor."

Bailey shares that he's been producing "goofy songs" for as long as he can remember when he first started out in his hometown of Overland Park, Kansas.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/OTBm4V0ST-c

About TIPZY

Based in Los Angeles, TIPZY is a musical artist with a comedic twist. This character is inherently a mess and combines creative songwriting with pop culture commentaries for an escape from the mundane. TIPZY has performed around the world with his most recent performances at Akbar in Silverlake and the Upright Citizen's Brigade (UCB) Theatre on Sunset Boulevard.

To learn more, visit: https://www.instagram.com/_tipzy_/ and https://www.facebook.com/tipzyrecords

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Performing artist, TIPZY, debuts satirical music video, "COVID Dance," that uses humor to comment on the ways we choose to (or not to) stay safe during the pandemic.

Related link: https://www.facebook.com/tipzyrecords

DIGITAL LOVE by Physician and Musician V. Tiarrá Released Highlighting Relationships In The Digital Age

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- R&B Fusion Artist V. Tiarrá just released her newest hit video for her single, "Digital Love," just as her prior single, "Batter Up," a lyrical critique to the many issues U.S. Citizens face as politicians "politick" and use their constituents for their own political power, was featured at the 2020 Democratic Party of Miami-Dade's Blue Gala.

In the rhythmic "Digital Love," V. Tiarrá, wants to spread her message that although technology is a popular and common means of connecting in this digital age, it may in fact make us more distant. Instead of being able to obtain true connection from other people, we are often left asking questions to artificial intelligence. V. Tiarrá playfully asks throughout the song, "Siri, do you love me?".

In the just released, colorful and fun "Digital Love" music video, V. Tiarrá makes her point of (dis)connection through the journey of dating using an online dating app. Online dating can be a serious rollercoaster of highs and lows of technology's psychological effects, which are oftentimes programmed to toy with our minds for greater devotion and alliance to the "method" and "application" made to find your true love.

Telling the story of a typical relationship, V. Tiarrá goes on to highlight the ups and downs and darker side of online dating. She speaks to the quickly changing beginning and end where "just like magic...when the stars and the moon will show love....All I need is connection / some real love in this digital world" highlights the height of emotions and hope, until paranoia and disappointment leads to "Siri, do you love me / You used to act like you kinda cared / But now there's no love for me... Siri, do you love me / if you do, would you let me know."

According to Pew Research, 30% of U.S. Adults say they have used an online dating site or app. 45% of users felt more frustrated than the 28% that reported feeling more hopeful. All the while, 60% of women aged 18-34 say someone on a dating site or app continued to contact them after they said they were not interested, while 57% of these women report being sent a sexually explicit message or image they didn't ask for.

V. Tiarrá's lyrics hit home when she asks of 'Siri' early in the song "How about a little affection / A soft touch in this cold, hard world", and shortly thereafter follows up with "People just want attention / By any means / Just give them a mention" where she questions our alliance, ego and relationships as we trade our health, safety and mental health, for "pics on the gram" and "social distance in the club / masks off" all the while having "Siri on the table /That's love."

V. Tiarrá critically questions our society and dating norms where perfection and lofty goals dominate mindset, and everyone is easily disposed of with a simple swipe. Many, within the online dating community, give mere seconds to connect, rather than the hours, days and weeks genuine relationships take to form.

V. Tiarrá as a physician and healthcare professional can understand the complex and long-term effects of new technology. She wants to bring light to the many cultural and societal issues prevalent in today's digital world.

If you or someone you know is in need of mental health services and doesn't know where to start you are not alone. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 800-273-8255, is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7, is available Monday-Friday 8 am-8 pm EST.

V. Tiarrá has been featured in countless publications, including but not limited to, Newsbreak, The North Dallas Gazette, The Sun-Sentinel, Medium, The Hype Magazine, Sawgrass Sun and Rive Video. Further, V. Tiarrá partners with Headcount, a non-partisan organization that uses the power of music to register voters and promote participation in democracy.

V. Tiarrá Event Dates

9/10/2020 - Digital Love Music Video Official Release

10/24/2020 - Women are Powerful Digital Social

Event info: https://www.facebook.com/V.Tiarra/events/

V. Tiarrá Bio

V. Tiarrá came to life in 2018. She found her way back to music after a long break, by first pursuing a career in medicine as a physician. She currently works as a Medical Director practicing in South Florida where she can support her hometown and current community. Music has helped V. Tiarrá heal from illness, and helped her find her true inner voice. Her style is a smart and soulful R&B/hip hop/pop mix. V. Tiarrá loves to write lyrics that reflect on the social conditions of the world, ranging from politics, money, feminism, to love. She was born and raised in South Florida.

Please get in touch with V. Tiarrá through Drew@AllyBeeDesign.com for upcoming events, interviews and opportunities for collaboration.

Join VTiarrá's Fan Club by subscribing on VTiarra.com for upcoming events, song releases, music videos, and merchandise.

Learn more: https://www.vtiarra.com/

Follow @V.Tiarra on Social Media: Facebook / Instagram / YouTube

V. Tiarrá Electronic Press Kit EPK: https://www.sonicbids.com/band/v-tiarra/

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R&B Fusion Artist V. Tiarrá just released her newest hit video for her single, "Digital Love", just as her prior single, "Batter Up," a lyrical critique to the many issues U.S. Citizens face as politicians "politick" and use their constituents for their own political power, was featured at the 2020 Democratic Party of Miami-Dade's Blue Gala.

Related link: https://www.vtiarra.com/

Topical Video and Single from New Pete McCabe EP

VENICE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Man8Plant Records announced today the release of "Plague Baby," a new video and single from Pete McCabe's latest album, "Many Storyed." McCabe is a folk and pop music artist, a troubadour and storyteller who is as topical and fresh today as the leading artists of the 60s were in their time. "Plague Baby" is thought-provoking with layers of meaning. You can listen to Pete McCabe's music on any streaming service.

Pete McCabe's love for his "Plague Baby" is a heartfelt tribute to his wife Diane. It's an anthem derived from their struggles with The Virus during quarantine. For the video, Plague Baby, Pete plays acoustic guitar, piano and arranges all the other instruments. Pete made all the images for the video too.

Pete says "I knew our ever-strengthening partnership would see us through. Our personal quirks as well as our love for each other came into sharp focus. The daily death toll unnerved us, but...we were happy to 'Hunker in our Bunker' until the end of time."

In the video, these lyrics hover over an "infectious" rock beat:

I need my Plague Baby!
My hunker in the bunker lady
Yeah, she's got pizza in the fridge
And streaming TV
What happens outside don't matter to me
With her in my arms, that's where I wanna be
Plague Baby, I do appreciate you lately
Plague Baby, I do appreciate you lately

Pete felt that what he wanted to say about these trying times needed a hard hitting, yet humorous approach. "Synthesizers and electric guitars felt right for this one," explained Pete. "Much of my music has folk roots, but I like to expand into unknown territory. The virus put us all into a new situation. When the lockdown came, it was 24/7 time with my wife. Our love came into sharp focus. The daily death toll unnerved us, but we were happy to 'hunker in our bunker' till the end of time. The video shows such a couple as they battle the forces outside their little home."

There is much more to the "Many Storyed" EP than just the single. Pete explores his roots in "Forgotten Folkies," looks at the transformative power of sprinkles in "A Protest Doughnut" and even gets a bit sexy with "Hair of the Dog." Pete McCabe's new album is fun, quirky and eclectic.

Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petemccabesongwriter

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/WMlBH8PLQhg

Man8Plant Records announced today the release of "Plague Baby," a new video and single from Pete McCabe's latest album, "Many Storyed." McCabe is a folk and pop music artist, a troubadour and storyteller who is as topical and fresh today as the leading artists of the 60s were in their time.

Hitmaking Brothers Bill Moss, Jr. and J Moss Join Forces in New Music Video

DETROIT, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- With a nostalgic throwback to their gospel heritage and beginnings as the dynamic "Moss Brothers," Detroit-based Salathiel Records has released the music video for the new single "Testimony of Praise" by brothers and celebrated recording artists Bill Moss Jr. and J Moss. The new single is available now on all digital music outlets and select retail stores.

A personal and passionate worship anthem, "Testimony of Praise" is the first video single from Bill Moss Jr.'s new album entitled "His Majesty." Featuring power-packed backing vocals by Michigan's renown BME State Choir, the video single is highlighted by an electrifying duet by Moss, Jr. and his award-winning brother and global hitmaker, J Moss.

"In the backdrop of a global pandemic and the fight for social justice, I pray this song and video will serve as a reminder that God remains faithful and is worthy of our praise," said Bill Moss, Jr.

Brother J Moss adds, "It's always a blessing to be able to minister in song with my big brother. In this pandemic season, I pray both this song and video blesses God's people around the world."

Heir to a music legacy that's transformed the sound of gospel, Moss is the eldest son of the late Bill and Essie Moss (the legendary "Bill Moss & The Celestials,") brother to James (aka "J Moss"), nephew to the late Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, and cousin to music icons Karen Clark-Sheard, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark, Jacky Clark-Chisholm (the world famous "Clark Sisters") and Kiera "Kiki" Sheard.

Click to watch the new video "Testimony of Praise."

YouTube: https://youtu.be/3t14ULJMFBc

For radio or product requests, contact Bruce Knight at (313) 207-5786 or pushitmarketingandpromotions@gmail.com.

For more information, visit http://www.salathielrecords.com/.

About Salathiel Records

Whether an aspiring new artist or established veteran, among independent labels, the artistic and business team at Salathiel Records is committed to help turn dreams into reality. A reality rooted in success, hard work and a proven track record of not only getting your music out in the world, but also heard and sold.

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*Caption: "Testimony of Praise" is debut single from Bill Moss, Jr.'s new album "His Majesty."

With a nostalgic throwback to their gospel heritage and beginnings as the dynamic "Moss Brothers," Detroit-based Salathiel Records has released the music video for the new single "Testimony of Praise" by brothers and celebrated recording artists Bill Moss Jr. and J Moss.

Related link: http://www.salathielrecords.com/

The Real J Israel Releases ‘No Pressure’ EP – Continues to Build Fan Base

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Real J Israel announces a new EP release, "No Pressure," that includes previously-released singles, "Damn Good Man," "Freaky Tonight" and four other tunes that are sure to excite listeners. Israel's model is to give people music that they can feel. He holistically appeals to the senses and his team developed a sound that blurs the lines between soul, R&B and other innovative styles.

Israel's music sets the bar high. It's original and the production value is noteworthy.

"What I love about this EP is that Israel went all in," Andrew Caccese, a music blogger, says. "He's the kind of artist who spares no expense in consistently delivering a quality production to his audience. As a result, he's quickly expanding his fan base."

His charisma and unique approach to melodic songwriting also contribute to his ability to make new fans with every release. The songs have rich melodic layers and the beat is direct and engaging, perfectly capturing the music's intensity.

Overall, "No Pressure" is well balanced and there are subtle nuances that emerge with every tune. The beginning sets the mood, allowing the audience to enjoy a fully immersive listening experience. It keeps them connected to the general vibe that The Real J Israel works to achieve. Somewhere in between the depth of the modern scene and the punch of old-school warmth, this EP is a heavy hitter.

"The Real J Israel really nailed every second of it," Andrew Caccese says.

While this album is designed for a large and diverse audience, it will specifically appeal to those who enjoy the works from The Weeknd, D'Angelo and Stevie Wonder.

The EP will be available August 31, 2020.

About J Israel

A former pastor and indie gospel artist, J Israel makes real music people can relate to. A songwriter, father, husband and businessman, he is sure to turn some heads with "No Pressure."

Learn more about The Real J Israel, and don't miss out on his most recent studio EP, which is currently available on multiple online digital streaming platforms.

Learn more at: https://www.jisraelmusic.com/ and https://Facebook.com/iamtherealjisrael

Listen to a previously released single, "I Love You" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v99uvp8x_YA

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*Caption: "No Pressure" EP provides a unique approach to R&B, with some strong melodies and focused sonic aesthetics.

The Real J Israel announces a new EP release, "No Pressure," that includes previously-released singles, "Damn Good Man," "Freaky Tonight" and four other tunes that are sure to excite listeners. Israel's model is to give people music that they can feel.

Related link: https://www.jisraelmusic.com/

Dual Physician and Musician V. Tiarrá Performs ‘Batter Up’ at Miami-Dade Democrats 2020 Blue Gala

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- R&B Fusion Artist V. Tiarrá was a featured performer/artist at the 2020 Blue Gala hosted by the Miami-Dade Democratic Party. Just as she is releasing her next new song, "Digital Love," V. Tiarrá performed "Batter Up" an ode to the many societal and social issues US Citizens face, while politicians "politick" and use their constituents for their own political power, financial gain and divisiveness of their own citizens.

V. Tiarrá, Dr. Venis Wilder by day, is a Medical Director in Fort Lauderdale, FL, a Duke University Alumna and Harvard Medical Graduate, she has decided to return to South Florida to serve her community and wants to spread her message: Become active politically, socially and in your community for the change you desire, and don't abandon your rights, especially the right to vote.

"I have always thought of doctoring as something that occurs both inside and outside of the walls of the exam room - many of the health problems patients come to see me about are a result of larger social issues," she says. "So, I feel that sharing messages through music that address these issues is a way to affect a larger number of people than I could see one-on-one in my office."

As a physician on the front lines of battling COVID-19, especially in the current epicenter of South Florida, V. Tiarrá by day is committed to serving her community and patients.

V. Tiarrá has been featured in countless publications, including but not limited to, The Sun-Sentinel, Medium, The Hype Magazine, and Rive Video. Further, V. Tiarrá partners with Headcount, a non-partisan organization that uses the power of music to register voters and promote participation in democracy.

Attend V. Tiarrá's upcoming Labor Day Weekend event, Year of the Woman: Power Hour Celebration, to celebrate the progress, power and further encouragement needed to support the lives and wellbeing of women of color. It's a movement... "Batter Up!"

V. Tiarrá Upcoming Event Dates
9/5/2020 - Year of the Woman: Power Hour Celebration - https://www.facebook.com/events/s/year-of-the-woman-power-hour-c/350758466089341/?ti=icl

V. Tiarrá Bio

V. Tiarrá came to life in 2018. She found her way back to music after a long break, by first pursuing a career in medicine as a physician. She currently works as a Medical Director practicing in South Florida where she can support her hometown and current community. Music has helped V. Tiarrá heal from illness, and helped her find her true inner voice. Her style is a smart and soulful R&B/hip hop/pop mix. V. Tiarrá loves to write lyrics that reflect on the social conditions of the world, ranging from politics, money, feminism, to love. She was born and raised in South Florida.

Please get in touch with V. Tiarrá through Drew@allybeedesign.com for upcoming events, interviews and opportunities for collaboration.

V. Tiarrá Website: https://www.vtiarra.com/

V. Tiarrá Social Media: Facebook /Instagram / YouTube

V. Tiarrá Electronic Press Kit: Sonicbids EPK

MULTIMEDIA:

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* Caption: R&B fusion artist, V. Tiarrá on set of "Batter Up" music video in South Florida.

MEDIA CONTACT
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Email: Drew@allybeedesign.com
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R&B Fusion Artist V. Tiarrá was a featured performer/artist at the 2020 Blue Gala hosted by the Miami-Dade Democratic Party. Just as she is releasing her next new song, "Digital Love," V. Tiarrá performed "Batter Up" an ode to the many societal and social issues U.S. Citizens face.

Related link: https://www.vtiarra.com/

Polar Bears – Now ‘Garbage Bears’ – ‘Can you Hear Me’ by Danielle Alura

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Who doesn't like watching fluffy polar bears, monkeys in natural hot springs, and koalas? Custom couture made out of single use objects? The official music video for "Can You Hear Me" By Danielle Alura is very eye-catching and creates an amazing picture for Mother Earth; fluffy, fashionable and factual all at the same time.

With plenty of hidden talents, this international model, actress, singer, humanitarian and environmental activist - Danielle Alura has recently written a number of original songs - all to bring attention to climate change. Her first single ever, entitled "Can You Hear Me" just released on most popular media platforms.

The music video that premiered at 8 p.m. on YouTube perfectly illustrates her message of environmental awareness and even features a number of familiar faces endorsing her efforts for wasteful single use plastic reduction.

"I hope you like it as much as I did writing and creating everything to make the message universal. Please share it with your friends and family in every way on every platform. The importance of caring for our planet can cross cultures and continents just like music. Let's spread the word and the art!" Alura says.

Danielle Alura has always written music; mixing and mastering songs only for her family to enjoy. She writes in most any genre of music and has finished more than 6 albums worth of songs. This will be the very first song ever released to the public out of all the material she has written. Being an international entertainer has given her the fortunate opportunity to see the world. While increasingly coming across pollution and litter on her travels, she decided this needed to be her primary focus. Danielle Alura will release original music to the world for the first time in effort to promote climate action.

Adopted as a baby, she was greeted with a song her father wrote on his Hammond/Leslie organ. That organ is still in her family's home dusted off and played on joyous occasions. Growing up, her Italian family was very musically inclined- especially while cooking in the kitchen. Her grandpa Joe, who just turned 102, would be watching baseball on mute whilst Italian opera plays on the radio all while cooking an Italian dish. With an all-sensory experience from birth, music became Danielle's joy. She has a crossover voice and can sing most any genre of music, from pop to show tunes to opera. Even Danielle's father can pick up any instrument and play a tune.

Future releases of more environmental music will happen leading up 2021 for Danielle. Currently crowned Elite Miss Pennsylvania Earth 2020, she will compete for Elite Miss Earth USA in January.

The Miss Earth USA organization promotes environmental awareness and encourages green leadership in communities. Danielle advocates against plastic pollution with her platform "No Excuse for Single Use".

Listen now on https://www.daniellealura.com/ and on Spotify, YouTube and iTunes.

Watch the Music Video here (YouTube): https://youtu.be/NO8cweMxIwg

Follow her on:
* https://www.Facebook.com/elitemissPennsylvania
* Instagram @daniellealura

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Who doesn't like watching fluffy polar bears, monkeys in natural hot springs, and koalas? Custom couture made out of single use objects? The official music video for "Can You Hear Me" By Danielle Alura is very eye-catching and creates an amazing picture for Mother Earth; fluffy, fashionable and factual all at the same time.

Nashville Meets Summertime Chi in Brina Kay’s New Music Video

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Nashville singer and songwriter Brina Kay released the music video for her single "Heat of the Moment" at midnight on July 10, 2020. The video was filmed last year in the city of Chicago and was directed by Joshua Lockhart of J. Lockhart media.

Originally from Schaumburg Illinois (a northwest suburb of Chicago), Kay says her song's production and lyrics were inspired by the way Chicagoans embrace the fleeting summer months. It then evolved into a story about two friends taking a step towards romance.

"The original idea was just about the weather, the literal heat of the literal moment," said Kay. "The winters here are so brutal, that when summer finally does roll around Chicagoans make the most out of every minute. We took that idea of longing for summer and used it as a metaphor for two people longing to get out of the friend zone."

The video features a variety of recognizable locations around the city, including Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Wrigleyville, and the Chicago Riverwalk. It follows Kay and her love interest (played by Andrew Haney) exploring the city together. As day turns to night, their friendship becomes more and more flirty, and both appear to be trying to muster up the courage to make a move.

"These characters have both been wanting this for so long," said Kay, "but the timing's never been right before. It takes something special for something like that to happen, and nothing feels more magical than summer in Chicago."

The music video can be viewed on YouTube, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon, and other platforms.

Co-written and produced by Mike Anderson, a Nashville-based composer and producer, "Heat of the Moment" is currently available on most streaming services.

For more information on releases, updates and performances, visit https://www.brinakaymusic.com/

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/_3cdEDjTNJA

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*Photo Caption: A still image from Brina Kay's "Heat of the Moment" music video. Brina Kay (left) and Andrew Haney (right) look out at Lake Michigan from Navy Pier, Chicago Illinois. Photo courtesy of Joshua Lockhart of J. Lockhart Media.

Nashville singer and songwriter Brina Kay released the music video for her single "Heat of the Moment" at midnight on July 10, 2020. The video was filmed last year in the city of Chicago and was directed by Joshua Lockhart of J. Lockhart media.

Related link: https://www.brinakaymusic.com/

Gabriele Ciampi’s New Release – She Walks in Beauty – Musically Transforms Lord Byron’s Poem into Message of Hope

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- With lyrics inspired by famed poet, Lord Byron, Gabriele Ciampi's, "She Walks in Beauty" was composed and orchestrated by him to pay tribute to the heroes on the frontline of the current pandemic. This eloquent music video serves as a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel with the promise of a return to normal. The video and song will be released, worldwide, on May 15 by Universal Music Group.

Ciampi, a globally-acclaimed musician, was struck by how Byron's poem could be musically translated into a pandemic metaphor.

"Byron writes about how a woman's beauty is in harmony with the natural forces of light and dark, much like the opposing forces society is currently dealing with - the daily uncertainty balanced by the future of hope," he says.

The darkness of the night represents uncertainty and the fear of a terrible, unknown disease. But, when the woman's gaze lights up and she smiles again, it's the hope of returning to normality.

Ciampi, who typically composes and orchestrates, plays piano in this new release too. And, it's original orchestration and arrangement was all done while he was in quarantine.

Video footage epitomizes how this tragedy escalated and affected people across the world, with a focus on Italy, China and the United States. Moving images include Pope Francis' prayer in the deserted square; coffins in the mass grave on New York City's Hart Island; a nurse collapsing on her computer keyboard; the procession of military trucks through Bergamo loaded with dead bodies; and many others. And then - a light of hope.

A baby is born to a recovered patient who leaves the hospital to the applause of nurses, and tricolor arrows crisscross the sky like musical notes on the score of this hymn which is dedicated to frontline heroes.

"Generously lending her voice to this project is my friend Teura, an Italian singer," Ciampi says. "Teura is an artist and single mother of two young daughters living in the Italian countryside province of Ostia. She supplements her income as an artist and supports her family by operating a small cafe which was closed because of the pandemic. She represents the many single mothers in Italy currently trying to overcome the insecurity of supporting a family while not able to make a living."

Watch the music video, "She Walks in Beauty," here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_7FNUIW8YnlSFdWAl6ahw

About Gabriele Ciampi

Ciampi has received many accolades throughout his career. He was the first Italian to perform at The White House at the invitation of former first lady, Michelle Obama; he received the "Italian Excellence" medal, granted by the Senate of the Republic of Italy; and the Green Card for Extraordinary Ability, issued by the U.S. government. In 2016, the Vatican invited him to to play for Pope Francis at the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome. He's also a Grammy Awards' voting member.

For more information about the artist: https://www.gabrieleciampi.com/

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Photo caption: Gabriele Ciampi, producer of "She Walks in Beauty."

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Photo caption: "She Walks in Beauty"

With lyrics inspired by famed poet, Lord Byron, Gabriele Ciampi's, "She Walks in Beauty" was composed and orchestrated by him to pay tribute to the heroes on the frontline of the current pandemic. This eloquent music video serves as a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel with the promise of a return to normal. The video and song will be released, worldwide, on May 15 by Universal Music Group.

Related link: https://www.gabrieleciampi.com/

Therapeutic Music Video Reduces Stress of Coronavirus Lockdown

MADISON, Wis. /ScoopCloud/ -- The International Forgiveness Institute (IFI) announced today that University of Wisconsin-Madison psychologist Robert Enright, Ph.D., has teamed up with acclaimed songwriter-performer Sam Ness to produce a "therapeutic music-discussion video" for adults who are struggling with the anguish created by the coronavirus lockdown.

Called "Forgiveness," the hour-long video incorporates original compositions written and performed by Ness with related summary discussion bites on the virtue of forgiveness to create what Enright calls "forgiveness therapy through music" or simply "music of the heart." The complete production is available at no cost on YouTube and on the IFI website.

"Every person in the world is dealing with some form of pain or toxic anger from being hurt in the past," Enright said in explaining why he and Ness produced the video. "The coronavirus lockdown has a tendency to amplify those internal feelings and cause additional stress so this is the ideal time to practice forgiveness by being good to yourself (self-forgiveness) and good to others."

The Forgiveness video includes a rolling discussion between Enright, co-founder of the International Forgiveness Institute, and Ness that summarizes the four phases of the patented Enright Forgiveness Process Model that has become the standard for forgiveness and forgiveness therapy around the world.

"Sam has added high artistry to the language of forgiveness with his voice and his guitar," Enright says. "Instead of reading a book to learn how to forgive, Sam's songs provide forgiveness therapy through music."

With the coronavirus pandemic shutting down most television and movie productions for now, would-be viewers of those non-existent productions are looking for something new to watch as they shelter in place, according to Enright. "This video is just what they need-emotional self-improvement."

In addition to the song "Forgiveness," Ness performs two other original compositions on the video: "Storm Inside of Me" (a ballad about self-forgiveness) and "I've Come for Grace" (a song he wrote about life's trials while he was undertaking a 96-mile winter hike through the Highlands of Scotland).

The 22-year-old Ness, a native of Sauk City, Wisconsin, began his song-writing career at age 15 and performed in show choir musicals throughout his high school years earning him scores of awards including two Wisconsin Tommy Awards for Outstanding Lead Performer and more than a handful of Outstanding Male Soloist Awards.

After high school, Ness passed up scholarship offers to study theater from half-a-dozen prestigious universities and music conservatories. Instead, he hitch-hiked and hopped busses for nearly a year across Scotland, England, France, Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland while learning the fine art of "busking" (street performing).

The following year, Ness busked across much of New Zealand before signing on for a 23-show tour across Thailand and Cambodia. Since returning to Wisconsin, he finished writing and recording an album, "Lullabies & Faerie Tales." He was nominated for several Madison-area music awards and won the Male Vocalist of the Year Award in 2019. Most of his music is available on his website: http://www.samness.us/.

Ness will be traveling throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota this summer (COVID-19 permitting) as part of a solo musical tour featuring performances in 19 separate venues including resorts, lounges, wineries and brewpubs.

That tour has been arranged and scheduled by Jonathan Little Productions, a talent agency owned by Jonathan Little-a life-long radio broadcaster and promoter of local artists. Little also helped arrange and produce the "Forgiveness" video. He received the Madison Area Music Awards Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007 and was inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame in 2008.

"As this new video demonstrates, forgiveness is a paradox in which people are kind to those who were unkind to them," according to Enright. "That's something we can all benefit from in this time of coronavirus lockdown. Forgiveness has the power you can use to free yourself from past hurts so you can live a better life."

For more information, visit: https://internationalforgiveness.com/.

About Robert Enright and the International Forgiveness Institute:

Robert Enright is a licensed psychologist and professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who pioneered the scientific study of forgiveness. The university recently named him the Aristotelian Professor in Forgiveness Science. Time magazine has called him "the forgiveness trailblazer" and The Christian Science Monitor labeled him "the father of forgiveness research."

Twenty-five years ago, Enright co-founded the not-for-profit International Forgiveness Institute which has become the world's largest online repository of forgiveness information. The Forgiveness Education Curriculum Guides he developed for children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade are being used in more than 30 countries across the globe including Canada, China, Colombia, Iran, Israel, Kenya, Lebanon, Liberia and Rwanda. His grade-school Forgiveness Education Program in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has been in operation for 17 continuous years.

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/NyB4kQLK99s

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The International Forgiveness Institute (IFI) announced today that University of Wisconsin-Madison psychologist Robert Enright, Ph.D., has teamed up with acclaimed songwriter-performer Sam Ness to produce a "therapeutic music-discussion video" for adults who are struggling with the anguish created by the coronavirus lockdown.

Related link: https://internationalforgiveness.com/

Sha Bandzz Donates Proceeds From ‘Watch Me Work’ to Coronavirus Cure

PERTH AMBOY, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- "Watch Me Work" - the EP released February 1, 2020 - is the first project the industry gets to see from the new young artist Sha Bandzz. The long-awaited debut EP from Sha Bandzz "Watch me Work" is available now on your favorite source to purchase music online.

Sha Bandzz the Artist

The new age hip hop music artist and entertainment company owner, Sha Bandzz From Perth Amboy, New Jersey was born January 27, 2000 to loving parents. Faced with a great obstacle early in life, he was just 8 when his father was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison which is the true bait to his hunger. Bandzz says before the music sports was his outlet but music has helped to cope with life and connect with others who can relate.

After graduating high school Sha Bandzz spent one semester studying business at Utica college, in Utica New York, where he says he spent a lot of self-time reflecting. The following semester he dropped out of college and returned Home to pursue his dreams of becoming a music mogul.

The EP "Watch Me Work" is a statement for all the haters, doubters, naysayers and others who said he couldn't make it as a rapper and think he should have stayed in school. (Hints the title "watch me work," he is telling those doubters to sit back and watch what he can do.) After the smash hit "Bentleys" got national attention and radio play in over 26 different countries, there is no denying Sha Bandzz is a musical prospect.

Bandzz has something to prove: The young versatile artist puts his creativity on full display with "Watch Me Work" the EP. With the recent Covid-19 pandemic affecting millions, Sha Bandzz in a humanitarian effort decided to donate the proceeds from "Watch Me Work" to finding a cure for the coronavirus.

Sha says "The covid-19 Hasn't affected me personally just yet but the virus has the potential to take out the vast majority of our loved ones young and old alike." Consequently, Sha Bandzz Ent. Made the business decision to donate the artist proceeds from the EP to be proactive in assisting in creating an antidote for the coronavirus.

Sha Bandzz has other works out now like his 2019 summer hit "Bodybuilder feat. EEM, & Kannons" and the song that started his career as an artist "in Love WIth The Money" - this track also features EEM. The list goes on and so many more, new features coming soon and plenty more albums to come.

Learn more at: https://bstlnk.to/watcmeworkep

SHA BANDZZ CONTACT INFORMATION
INSTAGRAM: @SHA.BANDZZ__
TWITTER: @SPRICE127
EMAIL: SHABANDZZBOOKING@YAHOO.COM
OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: 732-708-4284

*VIDEO (YouTube) "I Don't Understand" -
https://youtu.be/4iReUL9FZAE

*PHOTO link for media: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/20-0325s2p-sha-bandzz-300dpi.jpg
*Photo caption: Music artist, Sha Bandzz.

"Watch Me Work" - the EP released February 1, 2020 - is the first project the industry gets to see from the new young artist Sha Bandzz. The long-awaited debut EP from Sha Bandzz "Watch me Work" is available now on your favorite source to purchase music online.

Related link: https://bstlnk.to/watcmeworkep

Zepet Releases New Single ‘Call Me When You Break Up’

BROOKLYN, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Pop rock artist Zepet specializes in the sunny indie pop that dominated the airwaves in the early 2000's. His latest single release, "Call Me When You Break Up," is joyously melancholy and filled to the brim with memorable melodies.

With its jangly guitars and Beatles inspired hooks, "Call Me When You Break Up" wears its influences on its sleeve while establishing Zepet's individual voice.

His charming vocal delivery is in the spotlight, bittersweet and supported by shimmering harmonies that give it a timeless appeal.

Zepet gives fans of classic songwriting everything they could possibly ask for, and this gem of a single is sure to win him legions of new fans.

The single is accompanied by a fun video that echoes the song's lyrics about friends that change when they enter a relationship.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6UnjeQ65sH3THJcthtZDT8?si=OsDA-36jRNSkUfvtUH9ZwA

Social Media Links:
Twitter: @Zepet_ -- https://twitter.com/Zepet_
Instagram: @Zepet_ -- https://www.instagram.com/zepet_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZepetG/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Zepet

Learn more at https://www.zepet.co/

VIDEO (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB1vajz2zb8

*IMAGE link for media: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/20-0224s2p-zepet-call-me-300dpi.jpg
*Image caption: Cover, "Call Me When You Break Up."

Pop rock artist Zepet specializes in the sunny indie pop that dominated the airwaves in the early 2000's. His latest single release, "Call Me When You Break Up," is joyously melancholy and filled to the brim with memorable melodies.

Related link: https://www.zepet.co/

New Record Label, Built by Artists for Artists to Protect Independent Music, Releases Its First Music Video

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- INDIE CHAMELEON, a new innovative record label that puts the artist at the core of everything they do, has released their first fully produced single and music video combination with the song available October 25 and the music video released today.

The single is called "FREEDOM." Available now at http://www.indiechameleon.com/music.html

Suzanne Tufan, the singer-songwriter behind the song, brings the strength and power of the female voice to the forefront with her authentic lyrics and vulnerable sound. Known for her indie folk pop, her unique style and approach to writing harkens back to the spirit of 60's singer-songwriters like Mitchell and Baez.

Tufan excels in portraying truth in the expression of her music. Her goal with releasing this song is to allow truth-telling of her own experiences to create a vulnerable space for fellow women to open up about their own desire for true agency and freedom from the patriarchy of modern society.

MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST

Suzanne Tufan is an actress / singer-songwriter / playwright hailing from the West Coast and currently based in Portland. Her music credits include the release of the self-titled album, "Suzanne Tufan," on Bandcamp which is a collection of acoustic compositions about seven years ago. In 2013, she formed and was part of the band A Year Afar and eventually released the EP "Better Life" in 2014 which can be found on Spotify for your streaming pleasure.

Learn more at: https://www.suzannetufan.com

Follow on social: @suzannetufan

MORE ABOUT THE COMPANY

INDIE CHAMELEON is an indie record label that prioritizes the idea that artists have power over their own work despite the trends of the current music industry. As an independent record label, we are dedicated to developing artists who write and perform original music.

We opened our doors in early 2018 with main offices in both Seattle and New York. We specialize in producing raw, minimalist material and have A-list collaborators within the company to act as resources for both our signed-artists and projects we produce. As a company, our motto is artists for artists and as artists ourselves we look to collaborate with others who prioritize the artist above all.

Learn more at: https://www.indiechameleon.com

Follow on social: @indiechameleon #artists4artists

*IMAGE link for media: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/19-1108s2p-FREEDOM-Album-Cover-300dpi.jpg

Music Video available at (YouTube): https://youtu.be/qwJnuc8PpkA

INDIE CHAMELEON, a new innovative record label that puts the artist at the core of everything they do, has released their first fully produced single and music video combination with the song available October 25 and the music video released today.

Related link: https://www.indiechameleon.com

NYC Dancers Step Together in Short Musical Film to Encourage Our Youth to Speak Out!

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- 3 cords & a hook studios announces "Youthful Faces," bringing together some of NYC's best dancers, including: Matt Wiercinski (Broadway: "Anastasia" - Ensemble/Prince Siegfried) and Kathryn Zimmer (Broadway: "Matilda The Musical"), to encourage and become a catalyst for our younger generation to speak up and speak out to illuminate the future they want to see.

The dance, musical short film, shot in the streets of Brooklyn, N.Y. is a collaboration between award-winning choreographer Lane Napper, who is known for his choreography work on the Nickelodeon shows "iCarly" and "Victorious," the socially charged music of Jour Majesty and visionary filmmaker Michael C. Perry, known from his award-winning short musical films, "The Carnival Kid," and "Empty Box of Wine."

The film follows thirteen dancers, each defining their unique style of dance to illuminate their concerns about the future. The performance is to the words and music of Jour Majesty's single, "Youthful Faces."

"The lyrics completely spotlight the anxieties of our youth," says Choreographer Lane Napper. "Glowing shiny faces swiping for affirmation, Page by page in a sea of distraction and the people took no action, and the earth became fractured."

Each performer came up with their own interpretation of the song and lyrics to capture their feeling about our current societal condition.

"I am extremely grateful to participate in 'Youthful Faces' to help inspire today's youth to have hope for the future and to courageously take action to drive positive change," says sixteen-year-old Kathryn Zimmer (Broadway: "Matilda"). "Now is the time to speak up and speak out to illuminate the future we want to see. Youthful Faces, raise your voices - right here, right now."

"Youthful Faces" will premiere at the Cutting Room International Short Film Festival in New York City on October 19, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. The musical short is nominated for "Best Music Video" and "Best Director of a Music Video" by the festival. Following the premiere, Youthful Faces will be available to view by everyone at https://youthfulfacesmovie.com/.

We want to encourage our young people to take hold of their futures and be part of the conversation; whether raising their voices at the ballot box, volunteering, mentoring other young people, or maybe just being kind to other human beings. The actions and decisions of today will follow them for the rest of their lives. They should have a stake in the question; let's give them a voice.

For more information on Youthful Faces cast/crew/press ready photography https://youthfulfacesmovie.com/

For more information on the music of Jour Majesty
https://jourmajesty.com/

For more information on The Cutting Room International Short Film Festival NYC https://thecuttingroomnycisff.com/

*IMAGE link for media: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/19-1010s2p-youthful-faces-300dpi.jpg

3 cords & a hook studios announces "Youthful Faces," bringing together some of NYC's best dancers, including: Matt Wiercinski (Broadway: "Anastasia" - Ensemble/Prince Siegfried) and Kathryn Zimmer (Broadway: "Matilda The Musical"), to encourage and become a catalyst for our younger generation to speak up and speak out to illuminate the future they want to see.

Related link: https://youthfulfacesmovie.com/

Gallospole Releases The World Premiere Music Video, TARAC WIPPP, Revisiting Too Fat To Fly In The Case of Kevin Smith v. Southwest Air

DREXEL HILL, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- On September 19, Gallospole will premiere his long-awaited music video, TARAC WIPPP. An acronym for The American Right for Adequate Chair Width In Public & Private Places, TARAC WIPPP is a political allegory performed by Gallospole and his team of puppetized lobbyists advocating for suitable seating on behalf of Americans with metabolic differences, or clinically known as, obese Americans.

Gallospole has been methodically rolling out content to construct the animated, vaudevillian world of TARAC WIPPP, with each element adding a different dimension to the satirical story. The music video serves as the capstone to the project, tying together a cast of characters and highlighting every theme in a visually engaging and zany production. A plethora of circus acts feature famous people like Kevin Smith, the Hollywood movie director, and former Governor Chris Christie being blasted out of cannons and frenetic puppet shows led by the ringmaster himself, Gallospole.

Produced with top shelf animators Prawnimation from London, England and Grammy-nominated mixing engineer David Ivory, the TARAC WIPPP music video takes a compelling, entertaining and sardonic look at the exploitation of conspiracy theories and the perfidious tactics of political weaponization for the predatory purpose of self-enrichment. Gallospole laments, "Too Fat To Fly not only continues to hurt Americans with metabolic differences, but also thin people, like myself, sharing the same seats too."

Gallospole, better known to his wife as Marc A. Gallo, has written, produced and performed in numerous musical acts for over 30 years. Marc has been featured in Performing Songwriter, Forbes, The Philadelphia Inquirer and other media outlets. This is the first music video for Gallospole.

MEDIA ONLY CONTACT:
Marc A. Gallo
of Mind The Gap (R)
+1-610-579-3214
marc@wemindthegap.com

Get the latest news about Gallospole on the following social media channels:

TARAC WIPPP

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taracwippp/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TaracWippp

GALLOSPOLE

Web: www.gallospole.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTF1GzyvCkAqbQ6zeQa_-kA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/1gallospole
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gallospole1/

MIND THE GAP (R)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindTheGap/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindthegap

YouTube: https://youtu.be/R8QG97BUI-4
Caption: TARAC WIPPP Music Video Trailer

On September 19, Gallospole will premiere his long-awaited music video, TARAC WIPPP. An acronym for The American Right for Adequate Chair Width In Public & Private Places, TARAC WIPPP is a political allegory performed by Gallospole and his team of puppetized lobbyists advocating for suitable seating on behalf of Americans with metabolic differences, or clinically known as, obese Americans.

Related link: https://gallospole.com/

Soul Singer-Songwriter KEA MICHAELS Presents Debut Music Video for Poignant Ballad ‘I Love You’

PITTSBURGH, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- One inspired night in 2015, singer/songwriter Kea Michaels sat down to write a poem like a lullaby entitled "I Love You" for one of her daughters...heartfelt prose enriched with motherly adoration. She later turned that poem into a song thinking about an older daughter that had been battling, since birth, kidney hydronephrosis. KEA thought she was about to lose her to the debilitating disorder.

When the opportunity presented itself, KEA recorded "I Love You" and independently released it to the world on July 28, 2017 as her debut single. Produced by acclaimed musician Dwayne Fulton, Minister of Music at Mount Ararat Baptist Church in KEA's hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, "I Love You" garnered both local and some national internet radio attention plus profound international support the BBC and Radiovolna.

Now, just in time for the winter holidays of 2018, KEA is releasing a deeply touching state-of-the-art music video for her blossoming message song of devotion. Shot in high definition 4K, "I Love You" is a richly detailed lifestyle video about a woman choosing her daughter's love over the weak promises of a non-committal man.

Torn from the pages of her own life and love struggles, the song's video storyline was inspired by the years KEA placed romance on the backburner to laser focus on her daughter's wellness -- shifting from medicinal to holistic treatments, specialists, surgeries, procedures, diets, supplements and lifestyle programs...all the while clinging to hope and faith.

"My purpose is to be an inspiration of hope and change by using real life experiences to relay a message," says KEA. "However not all messages have great endings, because some are good and others may be difficult."

"I Love You" the video was directed and edited by Deon Smalley (Smalley Films) from a treatment written by KEA who also cast the clip plus handled all of the production and costume design (yes, where appropriate, her wardrobe is stellar and stylish). It was important to KEA to have key locations around Pittsburgh serve as backdrops, including Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall, Airbnb Historic Day House and Dorsey's Records shop.

Most poignantly, KEA and her two real life daughters Auhneyah (6) and Alyssa (16) [playing one child over a 10-year span], solidifying the intimate single parent family portrait of unshakable love between a mother and daughter. It is KEA's hope that song and video touch hearts and minds around the globe.

Kea Michaels ("KEA") is a Soul singer traversing today's Urban Adult Contemporary (UAC) broadcast terrain. Growing up in Pittsburgh a creatives chameleon of poetry and books, as well as a sketch artist, her love for singing blossomed following piano and vocal training from Elayne Kitay as well as at the local Jazz Workshop.

Using her stage name KEA, she has been singing locally since 2009 at events and venues such as the Channel 11 News Holiday Parade, Stars at Riverview Jazz Series, The Birthright of Pittsburgh, Explore East Liberty 2018 Wine Festival, the Harambe Black Arts Festival, the Christine Fréchard Gallery, and the Carnegie Arts Initiative (Jazz On 3rd).

"I Love You" is the debut single/video of KEA from a 6-song EP entitled "Relationships," slated for release in 2019. A second single is being prepared for spring in advance of the EP.

Learn more at: http://keamichaels.com/

Follow on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MusicByKEA/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MusicByKEA

VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/ZI6J_CdRp7A

One inspired night in 2015, singer-songwriter Kea Michaels sat down to write a poem like a lullaby entitled "I Love You" for one of her daughters...heartfelt prose enriched with motherly adoration. She later turned that poem into a song thinking about an older daughter that had been battling, since birth, kidney hydronephrosis. KEA thought she was about to lose her to the debilitating disorder.

Related link: http://keamichaels.com/

The Ormewoods release new music video that reaches across the aisle, ‘Hope, Pray, Sing’

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Ormewoods - Claire Pearson and Don McCollister - is an Americana and folk duo, and their new music video, "Hope, Pray, Sing," was released to draw people closer together rather than tear them apart.

"The song was originally written after the 2016 U.S. presidential election," Pearson says. "I'm still a bit disconcerted, but I do know how to 'Hope, Pray and Sing.'"

As chief songwriter, Pearson draws lyric inspiration from her daily journals. The song's opening lyrics, "Hope to stand your ground, pray for angels to sound, sing for peace to be found," set the stage for a musical message with positive vibes.

"The hateful climate and the demonizing of people with different beliefs is our greatest concern," Pearson adds. "This song resonates with people who are sick of these things too."

Pearson says the response to "Hope, Pray, Sing" has been really lovely.

"Friends and family on both sides of the political fence have embraced it; we couldn't ask for anything more," she says.

The duo's music is described by fans as "sexy, folk, pop and country." It's toe-tapping and, at times, profound.

To date, The Ormewoods have produced two albums, "The Bedroom Sessions," which in 2017 spent more than 33 consecutive weeks on the folk charts, and "Not Your Mama's Folk."

About the Ormewoods:

The Ormewoods combine the best of their musical histories. The couple originally met more than 15 years ago, ended up going in different directions, and then fate brought them together again. McCollister is a two-time Grammy-award winning engineer/producer and Pearson is a longtime singer/songwriter and indie radio hit.

When reunited, they quickly built a fan base as they toured to promote their debut album, "The Bedroom Sessions." The album continues to receive strong Americana radio support across the country thanks to their number one single, "HeyBabe," a song about their relationship and how they circled back to each other.

Vocalists, multi-instrumentalists and seasoned performers, The Ormewoods share a passion for live performances and embrace audiences of all ages and fans of all music genres.

To learn more about The Ormewoods: https://www.theormewoods.com/

Twitter: @TheOrmewoods

Watch the video, "Hope, Pray, Sing:"
https://youtu.be/5ny8UGoFcYM

The Ormewoods - Claire Pearson and Don McCollister - is an Americana and folk duo, and their new music video, "Hope, Pray, Sing," was released to draw people closer together rather than tear them apart. The duo's music is described by fans as "sexy, folk, pop and country." It's toe-tapping and, at times, profound.

Related link: https://www.theormewoods.com/