Where it begins

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28-03-2023 14:12 GMT

WHERE IT BEGINS

Music industry update | Arizona, USA | Indie artist, Marco Richh

I think I might have just gotten fired, I’m not sure but something really awkward just happened and it ended with a really awkward silence and me slowly backing away from the conversion while making eye contact and then slowly closing the door. So just in case, I’m writing my letter of resignation in case someone tries to fire me – that way I can resign before they get a chance to taint my outstanding resume. 

How does this sound? 

Dear News Room Team, 

F*ck you, f*ck you, f*ck you. You ass holes! You bastards have got some nerve. I hope the espresso machine breaks down and you have to drink Starbucks for weeks. I should have shitted in your coffees the first time you called me a nerd and laughed at my big glasses and cheap work shoes when I was just an intern - and I worked in McDonald’s for 3 good years, so you know I’m really good at that. I’ll stir it up real nice and add extra cream - you’ll never know. Now, I am hereby handing you my two weeks’ notice, it will arrive in 3 minutes. Skeet Skeet Skeet m*ther f*ckers. That’s how I sealed the envelope, which you’ve now unsealed. Sticky wasn't it? 

PS: I’ve totally messed with all your browser histories and you’ll never be able to clear them. Not even the overzealous tech guys will be able to help you. Just don’t try to show anyone your Google ANALytics data on your computers from now on. You’ll have a healthy selection of really creepy butt hole related suggestions in the address bar once you are half way through typing the address. I’m sure you are wondering why I just totally gave it away. It’s because there’s more. You’ll all need new browsers, say goodbye to ShittyFox, or FireFuck, or whatever you call that good for nothing slow piece of crap that needs an update every two days. I’m also changing all your passwords and cutting holes in the mouth and crotch of all your life-sized Miley Cyrus cardboard cut-outs and posters. Why the f*ck do you have so many anyway? You're obsessed!  

 

Yours sincerely, 

Smell My

How’s that? What do you think? 

Is it too harsh? Or does it need more RAGE!! I’ve got more, trust me – I’ll be really furious if I get fired, I just bought a brand new Ferrari. Okay I didn't, it's a rental with New Car Scent air freshener. Plus I’ve been nothing but awesome, AWESOME you hear? In fact the other day I saw someone trying to drive home after one of our crazy Monday night office parties and I totally took her back to my place so she wouldn’t drive drunk. See how nice I am? There are so many other examples. 

And I’m sure you would like to know why I think I’m getting fired right? I’ll tell you. 

My boss called me into her office early this morning. I was having an awesome day, just minding my own business. She asked me to sit, that she needed help with something really important. She couldn’t figure out whether to pay the mortgage on her holiday house or her holiday apartment. The first thing I thought when that information met my ears was “I’m asking for a pay rise IMMEDIATELY”. I can’t even pay my own rent sometimes, and this b*tch’s got TWO holiday homes?!!! I’ve never even been on holiday!! I was FURIOUS! But then I said: “Well why don’t you just get rid of the apartment and keep the house if you can’t afford them both? Why do you need 2 holiday homes anyway?” 

She screamed back: “It’s in case I need a f* holiday while I’m on holiday you f* idiot, I do more work on holiday than you’ll ever do your entire life!!”. “And, and what do you mean get rid of it? It’s an investment – do you know how much I’m gonna sell it for in a few years? Of course you don’t, you know nothing about the real world, you probably pay ALL your bills on time and then invest what's left don’t you? Sissy boy!!”. "Wait, do you even invest? Have you EVER invested? Why am I talking to you? Jesus Christ, I'm surrounded by morons! MORONS!" And then she laughed, but in a really sinister way, as if I wasn't even there anymore, and she went back to what she was writing before I came in. As she laughed I responded in a really soft voice, I was getting scared: “Em, isn’t that what you’re supposed to do? Pay your bills first?”. And she responded in disgust, she couldn't believe I was serious and I could tell she had concluded that she had wasted so much time talking to an idiot. “OMG!”, “You’re absolutely insane aren’t you?”, “Next thing I know you’ll be telling me to pay my bills monthly by Direct Debit, so people can take money out of my pockets without asking”. When she noticed me about to nod in agreement, she got steamed. She pointed her finger at the door with an expressionless face to let me know she was beyond mad at me. “Get out… GET OUT!! And don’t ever come back here”. It was so awkward, I’ve never been kicked out of anywhere before. To be honest I was more than a little bit scared at that point, so I got up and started to leave really fast, but continued to make eye contact, then I slowed down when I reached the door and started to feel safer. I haven’t seen her all day but I know it’s going to be really uncomfortable. At least I’ve got my resignation letter ready just in case. Please write in the comments section to let me know if it’s good or what I should change. 

Okay let’s get right down to the music news story of the day – this may be my last day here at the SRL News room so I’ll make this brief and then I’ll go and start doing those things I said I had already done in the resignation letter. 

He's the most exciting and most talented new R&B music producer and songwriter to emerge from Arizona, USA this decade, and Marco Richh, who is just as talented behind the scenes as he is on stage is a fast-rising artist whose hits have been praised by some of the most discerning R&B music critics and fans in the world. With hit singles like "Strokin", "High School Lover" and "Have Your Heart", he sang his way into the hearts of local fans and put his name on the map as one of the Southwest region's next big names in R&B when he made his debut a few years back. More recently, with hit singles like "Party", and "Pink Room" his latest, he has made it clear that he's beyond ready for the big stage. This week, he sat down with host CeCe of the popular indie magazine Where It Begins and discussed his career so far, upcoming projects and future plans. The interview is available to stream and download on Spotify, Anchor.fm, Apple Music, YouTube and selected major podcast streaming platforms, as well as selected outlets for independent music. But don't go anywhere, the full interview is available to stream in the Spotify music player below for your convenience.

I feel like I should tell you a little more about Marco to make sure you never forget, and you watch closely as he rises to the top one high note at a time, like you hardly see on MTV anymore. Oh wait, did I mention that this awesome, amazing singer actually, well, SINGS? Well, now you know. 

Okay here's Marco's Soundcloud bio so you don't have to go anywhere to find out more: Learn it, and love it! Also, you'll find a link to his Skunk Radio Live profile at the end of this article. 

"Marco Richh is professionally and formally known as Reggie B and Sanger Boy. Since the susceptible age of five years old, music has been Marco's passion. Beginning with playing a Fisher Price piano at age six, his father saw his raw talent and quickly signed him up for music lessons. Marco would eventually learn how to play the guitar, saxophone and the drums. The beginning of his musical ingenuity began here. During junior high school, Marco would be the first to finish his class assignments; with the reward of performing for his classmates. His teachers would brag about the rising star. After creating some buzz, they started book him to perform in other classrooms. Shortly after his junior high school success, at 15 years old Marco Richh was given a taste of the limelight. He performed for a local radio station in Columbus, Georgia. Foxy 105 Jamz Talent Showcase would be the first of many stages that Marco Richh would light up. His musical background and edification now spans over 19 years. Since the start of Marco's international professional musical career in 2006, he has been featured on BET, Rowdy TV (Dallas Austin’s Profile Website), and Nappy Boy Online. In January of 2010, he performed at the City of Miami Gardens (Florida) 6th Annual Martin Luther King Festival for over five thousand fans. He was 1st place winner in the Foxie 105 Hip Hop Summit. With musical influences such as Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, and Ryan Leslie, Marco Richh is evolving into a rock star in his own right. Marco’s originality, vocal dynamics and creativity reflect those of his musical influences. Catering to the broken hearted with soulful tracks that inspire and music that will make anyone have a feel-good time is how Marco Richh aims to climb to number one on the Billboard Charts. Marco is currently working on his debut album. His desire is to work with chart-topping artists such as T-Pain (Nappy Boy), Ryan Leslie, Kayne West, Lil Wayne, Common, Keri Hilson and Pink. Marco is a bursting ball of energy ready to rock the world. Don’t let the opportunity of his presence pass you by. The Marco Richh experience will leave you captivated, mesmerized and wanting more. "

If you really love Jesus; this probably isn’t the place God wants you to be right now

INTERVIEWS

HIP HOP NEWS

22-03-2023 14:36 GMT

NO MORE RED TAPES

Music industry update | Mississippi, USA | Indie artist, Coolidge

"Put the kid on one more time!", those were the only words that could express SXSW's appreciation of what was experienced when hip hop artist Drevo Coolidge blazed the stage in front of an unsuspecting crowd on the 18th of March at Club Teller, Austin, Texas, USA. But we'll get back to that music news story a little bit later. First, I've got some important stuff I need to get off my chest. You'll love it, I promise - I mean them ("wink, wink"). 

I wasn’t going to come in to work today, to be honest. I felt like I was looking a little chunky in the dress I had picked out for Wednesday - almost like 50 Cent at the last Super Bowl, but with perkier breasts, he-he-he.  But while I was making brownies after my morning coffee I caught the Holy Ghost (or something) and it brought me straight to you. 

Welcome! I hope you are having a wonderful day. If you are not, we’re about to change that. If you are… I’m sorry to tell you, but it could go either way from here. 

My previous music news article got a lot of people really angry so I’m going to try to be a little gentler with my words today. Just kidding, I totally won’t. In fact here’s a little disclaimer for you before we get started, and I’m saying it out of love and in the nicest way possible: if you really love Jesus; this probably isn’t the place God wants you to be right now. And no, not just when the cops pull you over and you've been drinking, and plus you're on EVERYTHING, but every time. AND you go to church EVERY Sunday (not just on Easter Sunday when you've go a new suit). I’m sorry to have to break it to you so plainly but if you don’t leave right now you’re gonna feel like you sat on a Sneakers bar accidentally after reading this. AND you'll totally love it, to make matters worse. [Read my previous article here to find out why everyone was so mad.] I’m not saying you’ll be gay, I’m just saying I’m about to say some really f*cked up stuff that will make sitting on a Sneakers bar by mistake not seem so bad. I haven’t written it yet but I can feel it coming, like in that Phil Collins song “In The Air Tonight”. Or wait, who sang that song, DMX? Hold on let me Google it. Ah, I see: Lil’ Kim, Ray Wilson, Lostprophets, and more than 87 other musicians and bands I’ve never heard of, plus Phil Collins who originally wrote the song, and DMX who sampled it. To cut a long story short, you’re gonna be more depressed than that Stan guy in that Eminem song, “Stan”. Or wait, who sang that one again? Dildo? Dido? Canibus? WTF! I hate when people borrow songs, like that Kanye West guy, and that Poof Daddy guy too (Oops!! Did I do that? Just kidding, I love Diddy). Just write your own music m-kay? That's all I'm saying. To me, sampling a song is like breaking into somebody’s house and stealing all their good sh*t, and then offering to pay them a little cut of what you sold it for. Am I lying? Isn’t that what they’re doing essentially? He-he-he.

Okay let’s get right into it. Don’t worry we’ll get into the news story right after this, I promise. This is really important stuff that I need to get off my chest first. I hate that Shaq’s girlfriend is regular people’s size. Isn’t that so annoying? Shouldn't he be married to Sasquatch or Godzilla or somebody like that? Nothing that big will fit in any hole, how do they have sex in the armpit? That’s the only place I can think of that will work. Like in that famous Elephant Joke – that should give you a good picture. Wait, don’t tell me you haven’t heard the Elephant Joke. (“Sigh”) What are they teaching you kids in school these days?! I bet you haven’t heard the Mercedes Benz joke either. WHAT?!! Arrrghh! I can’t believe this. Okay I’ll tell you. Well actually I can’t tell you – they’re visual jokes so you’ll have to watch them on YouTube. Here’s the Elephant Joke. And Here’s the Mercedes Benz Joke. When you come back here we will be on the same page and everything I say from here will make total sense to you even though you’d never really thought about it. Like finding out Shaq’s treadmill is the entire length of a football field. 

I was thinking about some of the weird stuff Millennials have said to me in the past that I don't understand. Like: “That’s so lit”... "Sheesh!!"... "Cigarettes are bad, let's smoke these air fresheners instead and call them something cool that sounds like Darth Vader"... and ... "I'm a vegan, I only eat p*ssy on Sundays when Jesus is resting" ... or how about this one? it's my favourite ...  "let's save the planet, but let's burn all this sweet grass first so we can get really high while we're doing it - we'll plant more, promise" ... and ... “your mum is so hawt” ... and ... "let's shit in each other's mouths and call it Milk And Cookies" - seriously, Google Milk And Cookies and see if you ever eat Oreos again. And don't confuse it with Cookies And Milk, which is still disgusting but it's not the same thing at all. You might think I'm making a fuss but trust me, you'll never be the same again if someone you loved and trusted ever tried to shit in your mouth when you least expected it because they thought you knew and were down with the game plan. And there's even weirder stuff they say, like: “tattoos make your d*ck look bigger” and my favourite one: “being gay is trendy”. Okay I know you’ve probably never heard them saying the last two; but I know they’re thinking it. And I respond in thought as well, and an expressionless face like Dua Lipa's: “No, it doesn’t!”, and "f*ck no, being gay is not trendy - people have been being gay for many many years”. Haven’t you heard that Bible passage? You know, THAT Bible passage? Wink, wink, wink. I’m pretty sure whoever wrote it didn’t mean to say it like that, but it was SOOO Gay when I heard it first. In fact when I heard it I got up immediately and walked straight out of the church right in the middle of the mass. I’ve never been back ever since. I’m not going back until somebody fixes that passage. We were in the middle of the third reading and all I heard was: “Very truly I tell you, unless you eat me, you shall have no life in you”. It’s John 6:53, get a Bible and read it for yourself, I didn’t make that up. It’s worded differently in different Bibles but say what you want, I know what I heard, and I’m sticking with it. Okay to be honest, I’m starting to doubt my recollection a bit now so I’m going to bow out of this topic awkwardly when you least expect it – I drink really hard on Saturday nights sometimes, a Saturday night is such a terrible thing to waste. Darn, I knew I shouldn’t have been writing while I was making brownies, it never goes well – last time I dropped my good stylus in the toilet bowl as I was getting up and I had to retrieve it because I needed it for work that day. Aaaarrghhh, does this mean I have to start going to church again? Fuuckkk!!! This is so annoying, I was getting really good at sinning .. Now I have to start paying taxes again and washing my hands when I pee... and stop kissing my friends sometimes to see if I'm still straight after watching MTV for one whole hour (yes, I am - straighter than Indian hair) ... And start paying for parking... and wearing underwear.. and really long skirts... aaargggh! This is BS! Let’s get right down to this news story shall we? 

Today’s music news story features none other than fast-rising Mississippi, US rapper Drevo Coolidge. Things have really been heating up in his career of late and we are watching closely every step of the way to make sure we never miss a beat or even worse, a hit. His new album “Blck Tape” is trending everywhere so if you haven’t got it make sure you check it out on Spotify, Apple Music or whatever music service you use to discover and listen to music. Make sure you add it to all your hip hop playlists too – it’s a classic that you never want to forget, in fact you won’t be able to. Drevo performed on the 18th and 19th at the prestigious SXSW music festival and conference at Club Teller and Soho Lounge respectively. Prior to the event, while in Austin, Texas, he sat down with Gawdcast TV for a long interview and discussed everything that's going on in his career right now, the new album, future plans and everything fans need to know. Watch the full interview below.

Explicit.

Music News: Matt Walst, On The Next Episode Of Palangi Studio Of Rock | Music Discovery XO

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07-01-2023 23:11 GMT

ON THE NEXT EPISODE OF PALANGI STUDIO OF ROCK

Music industry update | New York, USA | Indie artist, Frank Palangi

I recently discovered that Indians talk too fast for me to understand in normal everyday conversation. Does that make me racist in this utterly sensitive and overly-censored, algorithm governed world we live in today where everyone is tiptoeing around everyone's feelings. Ooops!! I mean everyone’s Tweets? Am I even allowed to say those words to anybody? I’m sure there is someone reading this with raised eye brows right now, 😊. Sorry if I have offended you already so early in what seemed like such a promising news story, I'm notorious for doing that. In fact if I have, you’d better stop reading now because I’m pretty sure I’ll do it again. I’m going somewhere with this, don’t worry, and you’ll see I wasn’t being racist. 

The other day, one of my colleagues asked for my signature. But he didn’t just say, “hey, could you sign here please”, or whatever normal people would say in a normal world. No, not in these crazy times when nothing is normal anymore and words don’t mean what they should anymore – darn millennials and their internet slang! They ruined EVERYTHING! 

The words that met my ears were “let me have your hand on my cock please”. “What?!”, I bellowed out angrily and followed with several bad words in disgust and told him to F* the F* off before I put my big ass Kanye West boots in his you know what. “How dare he?!”, I thought to myself. I didn’t know who it was that said that because I had my back turned as I worked frantically at whatever deadline I had looming at the time - I did not meet it by the way, and no, I wasn't sorry. No, not because I'm a total ass, but because I tried my best and that's all that counts (isn't it?). Anyway, before turning around I added to my thoughts, “It'd better be Johnny Depp or Brad Pitt or George Clooney or Taylor Swift that’s saying that sh*t to me on a Monday morning”. Not like I was going to do it but because anyone else would have gotten Will Smithed straight away – and in a proper way, not like a sissy, and I wouldn’t cry after doing it like a big ass baby. So anyway I turned around with a stern look and noticed the piece of paper and the pen being handed to me then I put two and two together and furnished it with an Indian accent in my head and realised that what I really heard was “let me have your John Hancock please”. 

I know, phew! right? 

But anyway, my point was… wait, what was my point again? 

Ah yes, that it's perfectly normal for people to express their concerns about things so that matters can be discussed openly and properly like adults instead of bottling it all up and exploding in someone's face like a 13 year old's first 3 seconds of a Cardi B video. I admit my reaction was a bit harsh but it was a Monday morning and I was still loaded on all the whisky and other amazing stuff God put on this fine earth for you and me (wink, wink, wink). Later, I went over to his desk, apologised and explained to him that he spoke too fast for me to understand most of the time; and then proceeded to sign his cock. Oops!! I mean give him my John Hancock, he-he-he. The next day when I got into the office I was met with boos and people threw balled up papers at me calling me a racist scum bag, can you believe that sh*t?

Anyway, I just thought I’d get that off my chest to see what everyone else thinks because I’ve been feeling really bad about it. I’m not a racist and I’d like to take this opportunity to apologise for my comments because I clearly offended everybody. I also kindly ask that whoever is doing it should stop drawing willies on my computer monitor and putting big black dildos on my chair, which I accidentally sit on every single time. Not cool guys, not cool. 

Now that that’s out of the way, let’s get right down to the music news story of the day. 

As you may (or may not know), Frank Palangi, New York’s independent rock sensation is also a film maker, screenwriter, podcaster, producer, engineer, vocal coach, guitar tutor, songwriter and actor; and he has recently added the title of radio show host to his resume after securing his own show on the popular UK radio station Radio Wigwam. The show has quickly gained popularity among die hard indie music fans and continues to grow, with bigger and bigger guests being invited every subsequent episode to discuss their music careers. The next episode, which is scheduled for the 24th of January at 8 PM GMT, features critically acclaimed singer Matt Walst, famous for being a member of the popular bands Three Days of Grace and My Darkest Days.

Tune in for the show and navigate to previous episodes and other cool stuff using the link provided below.  

“Frank Palangi V”, Frank's latest album is available to stream and download on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, YouTube Music and all popular digital music discovery, streaming, download and promotion platforms.

Interview With Jackson, Mississippi's Next Big Rap Star

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HIP HOP NEWS

04-09-2021 23:27 GMT

INTERVIEW WITH DREVO COOLIDGE ON SPEAKER LOUD TV

Music industry update | Mississippi, USA | Indie artist, Coolidge

Supporting Jackson, Mississippi, USA’s emerging businesses, entrepreneurs, entertainers and professionals from all walks of life, Speaker Loud TV is an online media outlet that hosts interviews and behind the scenes conversations with the South’s go-getters, shedding light on the region’s vibrant local scenes and cultures. In the latest episode of their fast-rising self-titled YouTube web series, Drevo Coolidge, the region’s top emerging hip hop artist, who recently released his latest track “Embrace” and is preparing for the release of a new album in the coming months was featured. On the 30th of July, Coolidge sat down with host DJ Reese Re and discussed his music career history and highlights, new releases and future plans. During the 1 hour show, the Jackson, Mississippi underground rap star talked about his inspirations, his dreams, his trials and tribulations in the music industry, his personal life and struggles with depression, how he got his start as a recording artist and a lot of other questions fans and critics have asked throughout the course of his illustrious independent hip hop career. 

[Watch interview below]

Explicit.

Music News: This Is Cool, Who Produced It? | Music Discovery XO

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SYNTHPOP NEWS
27-02-2021 19:35 GMT

THIS IS COOL, WHO PRODUCED IT?

Music industry update | California, USA | Indie artist, Megan Mcduffee

For a musician, those six words could make all the difference between playing music in a bedroom and giving it away free until eventually calling it quits; and having an illustrious career in the music industry. Many artists nowadays tend to focus more on social media likes and shares, going viral, Tik Tok videos, getting on popular Spotify playlists, getting more streams on streaming services, and creating a buzz; which are all very important as well, but they will never be as important as creating amazing music. Music composer Megan McDuffee is a prime example. Throughout her career she has landed projects with some of the biggest television and film production companies in the United States and composed music for everything from small indie games to trailers and soundtracks for big budget films. Her latest job was to compose music for the trailer of a new film titled “Wrong Turn”, which she did, and was spectacular as usual. A reporter for Australia’s popular free music magazine, Mixdown heard it and thought to himself, “this is really cool, I wonder who produced it”. One thing led to another and before long Megan was doing an interview for the next issue of the magazine, which is distributed nationwide. So let this be a lesson for you; if you are a musician reading this, focus on creating amazing music and let everything else fall into place. And if you are not a musician, focus on being amazing at whatever it is you do, and likewise let everything else fall into place. [Watch "Wrong Turn" trailer, find Mixdown magazine article link below] 

Music News: Paradise Arcade Podcast, Episode 25 | Music Discovery XO

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SYNTHPOP NEWS
25-02-2021 17:55 GMT

PARADISE ARCADE PODCAST, EPISODE 25

Music industry update | California, USA | Indie artist, Megan Mcduffee

The Paradise Arcade is an exciting electronic music podcast which launched in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA sometime around 2018 and is quickly building a following. The weekly show features interviews with new as well as established emerging electronic musicians, composers and producers; covering everything from production techniques, music careers, upcoming tracks and albums, gigs, production gear and music industry to retro movies, video games, and arts and culture in general. It can be streamed directly or via the internet radio station, Nightride FM. If synthwave, retrowave, synthpop, cyberpunk, darksynth, Drum & Bass, dark techno or anything even remotely related is what you are into then you should definitely check it out. This week on the show, electronic music composer and recording artist Megan McDuffee sat down with hosts Tiel and Eric for a chat. They discussed her forthcoming album which is scheduled for release in May, her new single, career history and lots more. The full episode is available to stream directly on the Paradise Arcade website. [Listen below]

Music News: Frank Palangi Live On Instagram - November 18 | Music Discovery XO

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18-11-2020 04:44 GMT

FRANK PALANGI LIVE ON INSTAGRAM - NOVEMBER 18

Music industry update | New York, USA | Indie singer songwriter, Frank Palangi

Like most musicians, if not all, independent Brooklyn, New York solo rock sensation Frank Palangi’s gigging schedule has taken several big blows over the past 9 months owing to the coronavirus pandemic. Prior to the pandemic Frank played almost every self-respecting live music venue, concert hall and community event in New York and the East Coast of the United States; and had become a crowd favorite at local sporting events owing to his signature style of performing the national anthem. It’s hard to go from all that to nothing at all, so of course, like many successful musicians have done, he has taken his show online. In addition to gigging live online independently and featuring on popular music live streams, online radio stations and podcasts, Frank also recently started an Instagram Live series which airs every week and features live interviews with emerging as well as fairly established musicians, bands, songwriters, producers and other exciting people who have made a career for themselves in the music industry. During the show, which has a special guest every week, they discuss everything from new releases, current projects and upcoming releases to career history, goals and objectives, life events, studio equipment, production and performance techniques, relationships and everything in-between. The last episode of the series featured Tennessee, US rock music producer, Rogers Masson of Audrey Sound, who discussed some of his projects and career history live from his recording studio. The next episode in the series is scheduled for today, the 18th of November at 5PM EST when Frank will be chatting live with bassist and radio host, Anthony Zee Donaldson. The recorded show will be available to watch on Facebook and YouTube after it has aired live on Instagram. Live streaming information is available on the Skunk Radio Live Events page.

Music News: Inside Crissi Cochrane's New Single | Music Discovery XO

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SOUL NEWS
21-09-2020 18:15 GMT

INSIDE CRISSI COCHRANE'S NEW SINGLE

Music industry update | Ontario, Canada | Indie artist, Crissi Cochrane

Windsor’s pride, critically acclaimed emerging singer songwriter, Crissi Cochrane is hitting all the right notes with her latest single, “Can We Go Back”. Originally due in stores back in June, the release was postponed owing to the social unrest that ensued as a result of racial inequality, police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement, which were making headlines at the time following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, USA and the ripple effects it had all over the world. In a blog post, the fast-rising Ontario star said she feared the lyrics of the song might have been misinterpreted and she was even considering changing them ahead of its new release date, which she speculated could be sometime in September. The track was eventually released on the 14th of August. It received and continues to receive an amazing response from Canadian soul music fans and critics; radio, press and television networks; and music industry insiders, many of whom have supported and watched closely since the release of “Pretty Words”, which went viral with over 5 million plays on Spotify back in 2016 and made her one of the most successful fully independent Canadian soul musicians of all time. This week she was interviewed by CTV Windsor (channel 26), CBC Radio (97.5 FM) and the Windsor Star newspaper. She discussed the pandemic-inspired single and her career so far, and also performed the song live on her porch. [Watch interview below]

Music News: Living A Vocal Life | Music Discovery XO

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R&B NEWS
20-09-2020 17:17 GMT

LIVING A VOCAL LIFE

Music industry update | Georgia, USA | Indie artist, Jackie's Boy

Carlos Battey, better known by his stage name, Jackie’s Boy has been very instrumental in shaping the new generation of R&B and pop music. Having worked with iconic music acts like Charlie Wilson (“I’m Blessed”), Chris Brown (“Graffiti”), Madonna (“Revolver”), and Justin Bieber (“Eenie Meenie”); and Shawn Stockman of the legendary R&B group, Boys II Men on his latest single, “Do It Again“, he is no stranger to the hard work and persistence it takes not just to make it in the music industry, but to thrive in it as well. He has worked hard behind the scenes throughout lockdown and stayed in touch with fans as much as possible via live streaming and features on popular online radio programs and podcasts. This week he featured on the popular “podcast for singers”, “Living A Vocal Life” where he talked about some of his current and past projects, and plans for the future. [Listen to full interview below]

Music News: Nashville Bound | Music Discovery XO

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ROCK NEWS
19-06-2020 11:46 GMT

NASHVILLE BOUND

Music industry update | New York, USA | Indie singer songwriter, Frank Palangi

His latest EP, and what is being hailed as his best to date, “Bring On The Fear” has got rock music scenes across on the East Coast and surrounding regions of the United States in a total state of pandemonium, and Brooklyn’s Frank Palangi is receiving widespread recognition at an all time high which is not only well-deserved but also well overdue according to many critics and loyal fans. Frank made of name for himself over the years playing a very distinctive positive and motivational style of rock music that is rare and in demand in the genre today. He has stuck with his sound and remained consistent every step of the way, and consequently has had a lot of success in and around New York, especially in recent years. This week, he sat down with Kevin Richards, host of the popular podcast, Nashville Bound for a chat about his career so far, the new EP and future plans. [Listen below]

Music News: Follow Your Happy | The Indie Music Press Release Board | The Bilinda Butchers - Interviews (Dream Pop)

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DREAM POP NEWS
17-04-2020 12:18 GMT

FOLLOW YOUR HAPPY

Music industry update | California, USA | Indie band, The Bilinda Butchers

They’ve toured Japan several times and become a sensation throughout East Asia independently, sold out shows and toured locally in the US, received sponsorships and support from Fred Perry and other popular brands, and they are being hailed as the next big thing in California where the band was formed in 2008. Ahead of the release of their highly anticipated forthcoming album, “Night & Blur”, The Bilinda Butchers sat down with Beth and Charly on the Nuvo Indy podcast to discuss their journey so far, their plans for the future and what fans can expect from the new album. Two singles, “Rie” and “See Ya” are already available to stream and download on Apple Music, Spotify, Google Play Music, Amazon mp3 and all popular digital music services, as well as Bandcamp and selected music promotion and distribution platforms for independent music. The album will officially be released on the 8th of May. Watch the US dream pop sensation’s interview with Nuvo Indy on YouTube below.

Music News: Eyenine Interview After Tour Cancelled | The Indie Music Press Release Board | Eyenine - Interviews (Hip Hop)

INTERVIEWS
HIP HOP NEWS
04-04-2020 19:07 GMT

EYENINE INTERVIEW AFTER TOUR CANCELLED

Music industry update | New Hampshire, USA | Indie artist, Eyenine

A couple of weeks back, Eyenine announced that his ongoing tour had to be cancelled for the safety of fans and in compliance with new and ongoing restrictions which have been put in place in various US cities and states. The “Old Cough Tour” with underground rappers Googie, LT Headtrip, Lamon Manuel and Farout, and venues in Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, San Bernardino, Phoenix, Austin, Houston, New Orleans, Asheville, Charleston, Cleveland, Youngstown, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Detroit, Minneapolis, Madison, Chicago, Oshkosh, St. Louis, Columbia, Kansas City, Lawrence, Sioux City and Denver, which was scheduled to take place from the 17th of February till the 22nd of March sadly came to an end on the 14th of March, just over a week before it was due to end. There has been no talk of rescheduling any of the remaining 7 dates. Eyenine was on the popular underground hip hop radio show, LFOD a few days later where he spoke about the tour and other new developments in his career. [Listen below]

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Music News: South Korea's Femme Fatale In 2020 | The Indie Music Press Release Board | Love X Stereo - Interviews (Electronic Rock)

INTERVIEWS
ELECTRONIC ROCK NEWS
02-04-2020 17:55 GMT

SOUTH KOREA'S FEMME FATALE IN 2020

Music industry update | Seoul, South Korea | Indie band, Love X Stereo

With a voice even angels would wish for and a ‘90s sound so infectious and electrifying it will literally reach inside your soul and make you feel special, she has stolen the hearts of Seoul’s most discerning music fans and critics, and dominated South Korea’s electronic rock music scene for several years. Lead singer, Annie Ko of the critically acclaimed indie rock duo, Love X Stereo has become a crowd favorite at some of the world’s biggest music festivals including SXSW, the popular Texas, US festival. The band's dog, DeeJay has also enjoyed his share of the fame and has become a rock star on Instagram (follow him @deejay_thedog). This week on the BLBKBX Music podcast Annie spoke about the band’s plans for 2020. [Listen below]

Music News: Crissi Cochrane Interview On The AVB Podcast | The Indie Music Press Release Board | Crissi Cochrane - Interviews (Soul)

INTERVIEWS
SOUL NEWS
07-02-2020 11:29 GMT

CRISSI COCHRANE INTERVIEW ON THE AVB PODCAST

Music industry update | Ontario, Canada | Indie artist, Crissi Cochrane

With one of the most highly anticipated independent Canadian soul music releases of all time on the way, and such an amazing track record as one of the hardest working and most successful indie artists in Ontario, Crissi Cochrane is in demand more so than ever before and on her way to superstardom. So of course fans and critics everywhere have got questions. This week she featured on the popular Canadian arts and culture podcast The AVB Podcast where she was able to answer some questions live ahead of her forthcoming album, “Heirloom”, which is out for pre-order on vinyl and scheduled for release on the 29th of February. [Watch video below]

Music News: Megan Mcduffee Interview | The Indie Music Press Release Board | Megan Mcduffee - Interviews (Synthpop)

MUSIC INDUSTRY
SYNTHPOP NEWS
17-10-2019 15:37 GMT

MEGAN MCDUFFEE INTERVIEW

Music composer and synthpop artist, Megan McDuffee

Boasting a whopping 50 tracks, Megan McDuffee's latest project, the official soundtrack for "River City Girls", a limited run video game which is scheduled for release in November on PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch, sold out on vinyl months before its official release date. It's just one of many successful records she has worked on since she made her debut as a solo artist just over a year ago, when she stepped out from behind the scenes where she has worked as a video game, television and film music composer and excelled in flying colors for years. This week she featured on the popular video game music and retro gaming podcast, "Pixelated Audio" where she talked about working on the soundtrack. Listen to the full one and a half hour episode of the podcast below.

Music News: Let's Talk Business: Jackie's Boy Interview | The Indie Music Press Release Board - Interviews (R&B)

MUSIC INDUSTRY
R&B NEWS
27-09-2019 17:32 GMT

LET'S TALK BUSINESS: JACKIE'S BOY INTERVIEW

This month on the popular business podcast, Let's Talk Business with Susan Smith, critically acclaimed US Grammy award winning songwriter and recording artist, Jackie's Boy sat down with host, Susan for a good 25 minutes and talked about life growing up, working with Chris Brown, Madonna, Flo Rida and some of the biggest names in music today, overcoming major surgery, never giving up, and of course, his latest single "Divide" which was released on the 30th of August. "Divide" features Shawn Stockman of the legendary R&B trio, Boys II Men and French dance music producer, Alawn who has worked with a broad range of upcoming and established artists, producers and record labels around the world including Snoop Dogg, Jasmine V, Jacob Latimore, Carl Thomas, Gucci Mane and Paul Wall, Universal Music, Hollywood Records, MTV, Dreamworks, Warner Chappell and Sony ATV. Listen below to find out all the latest about Georgia's next big international R&B star.

Music News: Love X Stereo At International Synth Day, 2019 | The Indie Music Press Release Board | Artist/Band Interviews (Electronic Rock)

SKUNK RADIO LIVE
ELECTRONIC ROCK NEWS
27-05-2019 16:35 GMT

LXS AT INTERNATIONAL SYNTHESIZER DAY, 2019

It was the debut release of a lifetime and one this generation and possibly any other will never see again. "Buzzin", the critically acclaimed 4 track album by Seoul, South Korea's top independent electronic rock band, Love X Stereo introduced East Asia to a whole new dimension of rock music. The album spread like wild fire throughout the region before quickly catching the ears of some of the West's most discerning rock fans and industry insiders who quickly took a liking and saw to it that the band brought their amazing sound to the rest of the world. Still independent, the band has already played some of the world's top music festivals, gigged at venues in the UK, USA and other parts of the world, and received several awards. They are being predicted to become the world's next big international Asian act. Their latest release, "Zero One" is following suit with everything they have ever released and becoming a classic hit that will never be forgotten. They continue to gig vigorously in and around South Korea. They did an interview with Ringo TV after a show-stopping performance yesterday for International Synthesizer Day - a celebration of the birth of synthesizers as well as the birth of Bob Moog, the father of synthesizers, at Cafe Idaho in Seoul. [Watch interview below]

Music News: Your Favorite Rapper Is A Girl - Here's Why | The Indie Music Press Release Board | Tamara Bubble - Artist/Band Interviews (Hip Hop)

SKUNK RADIO LIVE
R&B NEWS
07-02-2019 14:15 GMT

YOUR FAVORITE RAPPER IS A GIRL - HERE'S WHY

Tamara Bubble has recently been crowned queen of underground hip hop in Brooklyn, New York where she's from and anywhere even remotely close. In 2018 she began her quest for world domination with the release of her critically acclaimed album, "Your Favorite Rapper Is A Girl" and her phone hasn't stopped ringing since. She has become one of New York's most talked about rising artists and she's on her way to doing female rappers proud in a way that has never been done before. Real, unhinged, lyrically masterful, and steadfast in her unwillingness to sacrifice creativity and authenticity for mass appeal, she writes songs that are true to life and true to the genre she represents - this is how she sets herself from the plethora of Nicki Minaj wannabes and lookalikes that emerge daily and this is why she manages to rank higher than even some of the world's top upcoming male hip hop artists. Shortly after the release of the album, she featured on NonStop Shorts, a popular radio show centered around the world of independent hip hop, where she discussed how it all started, where she's try to go and her upcoming projects [Listen to radio show below]