Tag Archives: Prince

Sheila E. featuring Gilberto Santa Rosa “El Rey Del Timbal” (mambo/Latin dance) https://youtu.be/hllqI4T17pE   She needs no introduction, yet she merits a parade—Paisley Park’s Queen of Percussion, here she is: Sheila E.! Hailing originally from a working-class, melting-pot family in Oakland, Sheila E. rapidly gained success in her early 20s, playing …

Mychael Gabriel “Let There Be Light” (pop-rock) https://youtu.be/oqvZ1qcoaMc   Genesis is more than just the start of something. It’s the beginning of everything. After Genesis, anything is possible; before Genesis… well, there is no before Genesis. And how does the tale of Genesis commence? With a single utterance, a speech-act …

Brazilian Progressive Metal band ARMORED DAWN has blazed back onto the scene with their single and music video, “S.O.S.”. Written by Carolina Angeli and the group’s former drummer, Rodrigo Oliveira, “S.O.S.” portrays the feelings of a person suffering with depression, who isolate with their pain, believing that no one will ever understand …

How would you classify your music? In a nutshell, my music employs classical compositions techniques with a rock-n-roll attitude. That is coupled with an indie work ethic shaded by an esoteric approach to life. Who are some of your top 5 musical influences? Phillip Glass, Arvo Part, Steve Gadd, John …

J-Surreal has recently released a brand new studio effort: Desire You Most J-Surreal, also known as Jeff Cook, is an artist, videographer and producer from Clovis, California. He has a focus on creating much that seamlessly blurs the lines between a wide range of musical influences, including R&B, Soul, and Hip-Hop. His …

Benoit on set with Oomy Obsidian and KeÁ matching shots (Photo by Wayne Johnson). Atlanta-based director Arma Benoit is set to release her latest music video for dream pop song “Oomy Oomy” this June. The track, performed by budding star Oomy Obsidian, features a number of visually recreated iconic 1980s music videos. …

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 …

Washington state’s Billy Ray Rock has released the new music video for his #2 iTunes South Africa single, “Get The Funk.” When you think of “funk” music, names like George Clinton, Bootsy Collins and Rick James immediately come to mind. When Washington state’s music scene is mentioned, particularly Seattle’s, names …

Electronic musician, visual artist, and multi-instrumentalist WVM has released his Electronic Pop single “Sown”. Echoing both classic synth-pop masters Depeche Mode and New Order as well as the more modernized sounds of Daft Punk and  The Chromatics, the Christoffer Berg (The Knife, Fever Ray) mixed single was inspired by WVM’s love of 80s Pop, while still heavily infused with his unique aral …

This last week  was a great week for music, what with the release of new Metallica and re-releases from Tori Amos and Soundgarden, but we were waiting for this little gem from the dark minds of Groovie Mann (My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult) and JDN (Blue Eyed Christ).  If you’re hungry for some old school industrial, look …

Cleveland-based multi-instrumentalist Marcus Alan Ward has released his new single “Devil In Popular Culture”. The funk meets alt-rock track is a psychedelic commentary on the adverse effects of social media, oversharing, and surveillance. “I think it taps into an increasing paranoia and cultural unease that’s present in 2016,” says Ward. “Sonically, it’s a …

Prince comes in peace. He is one in favor of and rallying strongly for peace. In the wake of the tragic and senseless murders of Freddie Gray and what appears to be the genocide of American Men from African descent (and women, not as popularly mentioned) in the United States …