Broadway World digs Mike Viola's "Ordinary Girl"

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Broadway World has highlighted “Ordinary Girl,” the newest video from Mike Viola. “The video, shot like a short film,” the site writes, “bears witness to the main character as she harnesses her transgressive creative gifts in a manifestation of self-reflection, exploration, and an otherworldly growth of inner strength that will break your heart just to see what it's made of.” The song is from Godmuffin, out now.

Atwood Magazine features "Sex In Cars" by Inara George featuring Dave Grohl

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Inara George’s “Sex In Cars” - the Road Angel Project version featuring Dave Grohl - is an editor’s pick at Atwood Magazine! “The stirring duet between Inara George and Dave Grohl is a breathtaking release from innocence filled with intimacy, movement, and space. Pulsing and tender, the recording adds a burst of invigorated energy to George’s vulnerable composition.”

Treble Zine spreads the word about Speaker Face

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"Gorgeous... graceful...dramatic climaxes and moments of beautiful grandeur." Heh, guess what? I agree! Love this song and love this video even more.

Check out the clip for "Phosphorescence" by Speaker Face today over at the ever-lovely Treble Zine, which, in addition to sharing fantastic downtempo tunes like this, also does about a dozen deep-dives a week on topics throughout the musical spectrum. Props!

Terry Borden of Blesson Roy talks about his lifelong love of vinyl with The Vinyl District

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"I am glad vinyl is back in the rightful place where it belongs for the discerning listeners—it never had to make a comeback in my life." Terry Borden of Blesson Roy talks about his life history of loving vinyl records with The Vinyl District in today's edition of "The TVD First Date." "Time Is A Crime" EP out now on Slow Start Records. Album news soon!

Source: http://www.thevinyldistrict.com/storefront...

Chance Emerson featured in second hometown of Hong Kong's South China Morning Post

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Chance Emerson is featured in the South China Morning Post today. Just 19-years-old, Emerson was born in Taiwan, spent part of his childhood living in Hong Kong, and now attends college in Providence, RI. Click to see the video for his "How Can I" single (shot in Hong Kong by his 11-year-old brother) and look out for The Raspberry Men album, coming March 6th.

Source: https://yp.scmp.com/entertainment/music/ar...

Americana UK hails Samantha Sidley's "dusty... desert rock Americana" Ry Cooder cover

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"With rolling drums and almost-mariachi trumpets, it gets into that dusty corner of desert rock Americana."

If you haven't heard Samantha Sidley's killer cover of Ry Cooder’s "Drive Like I Never Been Hurt," go over to Americana UK right now. Link in bio. It's a snow day on the east coast. This is the only driving you should be doing.

Music Connection profiles Samantha Sidley

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Samantha Sidley recently chatted with Music Connection, telling the site, “I want to relate to now. I want people who say, ‘I hate jazz,’ to listen and say ‘I like jazz because I can understand this.’ You have to tell your story. The easiest way to do it is to find a focal point. Your job is to give the message and move forward with it. That opens up such a world.”



JAZZIZ covers Samantha Sidley's cover of a "buried" Beach Boys "treasure"

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“Out-and-proud vocalist Samantha Sidley pays tribute to The Beach Boys with a sumptuous, jazzy version of a buried treasure from the band’s iconic, prolific discography."

If you haven't hear Sam's version of "Busy Doin' Nothin'" yet, what have you been busy doin'? Nothin'? Boom! Really though, go over to JAZZIZ and listen to this 142 times. Her US tour with The Bird and the Bee and Alex Lilly starts Aug. 11!

After Ellen says Samantha Sidley's "I Like Girls" (an anthem as far as I'm concerned) is perfect for cocktail hour

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“I’m gay and I’m proud, and I want to sing songs that are about being gay and proud,” Samantha Sidley tells After Ellen, which says, "Sidley’s voice in 'I Like Girls' is playful and velvety, a perfect mood-setter for a cocktail hour. This song does not disappoint." I say, "This song is a damn anthem as far as I'm concerned!"

Sam's debut album Interior Person is out Sept. 13 on Release Me Records. A US tour with The Bird and The Bee and Alex Lilly launches Aug. 11.