Music played a big role in Clayton Morgan’s upbringing, both at home and at school. Clayton was regularly part of school musicals, choir groups and drama clubs. Outside of school, he always looked up to his father as his mentor and was also heavily influenced by a wide range of …
Read More »Matt Westin, Rahn Anthoni, Ed Roman, More Win At 5th Annual IMEA Awards
MTS Management Group is proud to announce that they, and their artists, were winners at the 5th Annual International Music and Entertainment Association (IMEA) Awards. First-time nominees, Matt Westin and Rahn Anthoni were named Country Male Artist of the Year and R&B/Soul Artist of the Year, respectively. Ed Roman, a …
Read More »Alexia Riva Brings Multi-Cultural Background To First Single Release
Alexia Riva is a French Mexican singer songwriter with a warm voice and passion for Pop, Jazz and Soul music. She is based in Barcelona – Spain, where she feels true to herself and feels inspired by the sound of the city. The self-taught musician was invited in 2016 to …
Read More »History In The Re-Making: Clayton Morgan Signs With MTS
Clayton Morgan is history in the re-making, but with a fresh new flavor for 2018. Growing up, the son of Eddie Daniels, a founding member of legendary 60s Detroit pop group, The Four Sonics, Clayton knew from a young age that music was in his blood. He greatly admired what …
Read More »Single Review: Dan Kenneth – From the Heart
Dan Kenneth draws equally from both R&B and gospel music. As such, the Wilmington, Delaware singer’s influences are rooted not only in his current base, but his close-knit, faith-driven family. Kenneth’s local stint as part of The Vision would further prove invaluable, by adding elements of jazz to the mix …
Read More »Interview with Kimbra
Kimbra is an artist defined by her soul–and she’s ready to share even more of that with the world than ever before on her upcoming third album Primal Heart. Kimbra is a two-time Grammy winning artist for her collaboration with Gotye on the hit song “Somebody That I Used to Know.” …
Read More »Angela C. Howell basks in positivity with “There’s Nothin’ I Don’t Love…”
Ohio-bred, New York City-based Angela C. Howell holds undeniable proficiency in each of her many talents. Acting, writing, and composing are just a few, with one particular facet tying them together – music. As a singer-songwriter, Howell has released six albums to date, the latest being An Original Christmas, which …
Read More »Charles Bradley: Budding Soul Icon (1948-2017)
This past Saturday, Charles Bradley, often dubbed the Screaming Eagle of Soul, had lost an otherwise optimistic, year-long battle against stomach cancer. The Gainesville-bred, Brooklyn-based singer was 68 years old, having achieved a belated, yet well-deserved ride of success since his 2010 career acclaim. Back in May, a revitalized Bradley …
Read More »Kelly Clarkson Releases New Single “Love So Soft” and Announces New Album
The beloved first American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson has emerged from her shell for her first release since her seventh studio album Piece By Piece. During her YouTube Q&A yesterday, (found here) Clarkson made some huge announcements. The video premiere of her new single “Love So Soft,” directed by Dave …
Read More »EP Review: Dylan Dunlap – Feels Right At Home
The journey of being a singer-songwriter is one Dylan Dunlap is nailing down and enjoying the ride. What began as a love for film scoring has transformed into cinematic tracks that fill the soul with light and love. Dunlap’s warm vocals are infectious as he spills his guts. Some might recognize …
Read More »Album Review: Gov’t Mule – Revolution Come…Revolution Go
It’s near impossible to remain impartial in the political climate surrounding us today. And on June 9th, Gov’t Mule will release their 10th studio album Revolution Come…Revolution Go, which is undeniably a political mixture of rock, blues, and country. As if to strengthen the political undertones in Revolution Come…Revolution Go, …
Read More »‘Get Down for Refugees’ at Mercury Lounge on April 20: Interview with Bassel Almadani
On Thursday, the Get Down for Refugees concert series will go on at New York City’s Mercury Lounge. This funk and soul based showcase is utilized to benefit the International Rescue Committee, a top organization providing assistance to refugees, both Stateside and internationally. Chicago-based nonet Bassel and the Supernaturals will …
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