Pete Widin is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Under the one-man band moniker Oatpod, his electro folk and grunge-inspired craft is solidified through long walks in nature, as well as elaborate dreams centering around bands and artists performing fully arranged pieces, which serve as the basis …
Read More »FORTUNE CHILD Releases Official Music Video for “All I Wanna Know”
Jacksonville, FL based Rock band FORTUNE CHILD has revealed the official music video for their newest single, “All I Wanna Know.” Imbued with classic guitar licks and an infectious groove, “All I Wanna Know” was mixed / engineered by Ben McLeod (All Them Witches). “All I Wanna Know” is the next step towards what …
Read More »Fortune Child release official music video for “Don’t Shoot Me Down”!
Jacksonville, FL based Rock band FORTUNE CHILD has the official music video for “Don’t Shoot Me Down”. Directed by McSlammany, “Don’t Shoot Me Down” is the fourth and final single from the band’s KEVIN ELSON produced, debut album, Close to the Sun. “This album is everything we believe in: no fluff, no extras, just the music. …
Read More »FORTUNE CHILD Releases Third Single off of Debut Album, “Tie the Line”!
Jacksonville, FL based Rock band FORTUNE CHILD has released their third single, “Tie the Line,” off of their upcoming, debut LP, Close to the Sun, which is produced by the legendary Kevin Elson (Journey, Mr. Big, Europe, and Lynyrd Skynyrd). Released on 2/18, an exclusive Dolby ATMOS, spatial audio version of the song is also available on …
Read More »FORTUNE CHILD Releases Second, Classic Rock Gem Single, “Slow Down”!
Jacksonville, FL based Rock band FORTUNE CHILD has released the sophomore single, “Slow Down.”. Showcasing their ’70s rock proficiency, the guitar driven track is off of the band’s upcoming, debut LP, Close to the Sun, which is produced by the legendary Kevin Elson (Journey, Mr. Big, Europe, and Lynyrd Skynyrd). “’Slow Down’ is a song about balance. We …
Read More »FORTUNE CHILD Releases New Single, “Far”!
Jacksonville, FL based Rock band FORTUNE CHILD has released their debut single, “Far.” Featuring heavy, classic rock guitar riffs, funk basslines, and soaring vocals, “Far” is the first single off of the band’s upcoming, Kevin Elson (JOURNEY, MR. BIG) produced, debut LP, Close to the Sun, due out in early March . “It’s a fusion …
Read More »Neal Schon electrifies fans with epic “Star Spangled Banner” performance at Las Vegas Raiders vs Chicago Bears game
Football fans at the Las Vegas Raiders vs Chicago Bears NFL game at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV were supercharged, on Sunday, with a massive rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” by iconic JOURNEY founder and guitar legend NEAL SCHON. Marking the first time that the “Star Spangled Banner” has been performed on electric guitar at …
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Singer-Songwriter, Author, Radio Host Sarantos
Sarantos is a DIY international award-winning solo music artist, singer-songwriter, proud nerd, multi-instrumentalist, book author, comic book nut, radio show host, poet and part time spy. His music is a cross between Queen, Michael Jackson and Ed Sheeran. 2021 is Year #8 of his journey. Sarantos continues to release a …
Read More »Album Review: Barista “Open Sesame Vol 2: Press Rewind”
With shades of Classic rock influences Barista channels the greats in his latest offering Open Sesame Vol. 2: Press Rewind. Containing an abundance of vocal harmonies, lush instrumentation, and elegant key changes this six-song offering is resonant of seventies Americana rock, with a contemporary feel. Barista is a gruff vocalist …
Read More »Barista Is Back With A Second Cup Of Melodic Rock On “Open Sesame Vol 2: Press Rewind”
Barista enlists Simon Phillips (Toto, Judas Priest), Jesse Siebenberg (Kenny Loggins, Supertramp), more on “Open Sesame Vol 2: Press Rewind” Bahadır Han Eryılmaz, better known as Barista, is an Istanbul-based musician, who has called upon a who’s who of studio musicians to create his latest album anthology, “Open Sesame.” The 26-track …
Read More »Jam Lemon Records Celebrates 11th Anniversary – Interview with Label Owner Rob Equiza
Earlier this month, Jam Lemon Records marked its 11th year as a label. Headed by singer/songwriter Rob Equiza, the Philippines-based indie label specializes in recording, production, and management of local rock, pop-rock, alternative, and folk-oriented acts. These past two years, Equiza continued to expand his team, the label subsequently integrating …
Read More »NEAL SCHON Releases Hotly Anticipated, Solo Album, ‘Universe’!
JOURNEY Founder NEAL SCHON has released his highly anticipated solo album, UNIVERSE, a 15 track mixture of symphonic classical blues, R&B, soul and rock-fusion. It’s the latest release from the iconic virtuoso guitarist and composer who’s soaring melodic and soulful playing will guide you through a journey of your senses and emotions in only …
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