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Arthur Ahbez Shares New Single (https://ahbez.lnk.to/sister) “Sister.” Arthur Ahbez rides forth with the third single from his new album, ‘Arthur Ahbez & The Flaming Ahbez.’ Hear his band, The Flaming Ahbez, in all their glory as they unforgivingly manipulate your speaker magnet, birth ripples of audible air fluctuations, and retort the woes of post-modern musical sterility with the rock-and-roll ballad, “Sister.” Arthur recollects: “I remember writing “Sister” sometime around 2013. I was in my cottage, and I suddenly got a bout of moxie and wanted to sing something like Buffy Sainte-Marie would—loud, wailing, and with soul. I struck to two…

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“Mt. Joy’s songs unfold like good political speeches: They amble and converse and pulsate fervently until it’s time to get the crowd chanting along.” – NPR  Mt. Joy and Maren Morris come together for a rousing rendition of “Highway Queen” out now via Mt. Joy’s own Bloom Field Records  breathing exciting new life into the live favorite just as the band resumes their US tour after headlining Hollywood Bowl and two sold out Red Rocks last month. Listen HERE. Written on the road by Mt. Joy frontman Matt Quinn, “Highway Queen” is an anthem for the ages about “being in love with someone you see yourself in,” says Quinn who shares a life on the road with…

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Singer-songwriter and model Liv Hanna closes out the month of August with a new single, “Proud of Yourself.” “Proud of Yourself” is sonically and thematically different from her previous record, “TEASE ME.” AWAL’s Liv Hanna goes back to her roots and the type of sound that her fans are accustomed to hearing. “Proud of Yourself” is a piano-driven ballad that teeters between Alt-Pop, Dark Pop, Indie Pop, and Pop Rock. “Proud of Yourself” is akin to an oxymoron as the title suggests a positive theme. However, Liv Hanna cleverly uses the phrase in an ironic manner. The track is about…

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Written by Petra Hule Whether you’ve heard of Vevo or not, or you’re aware that Vevo hosts most of your favorite artists’ videos on YouTube. Here’s the insight you need behind this career-enhancing label. What is Vevo? Let’s back it up and first introduce what Vevo really is. Vevo standing for “video evolution,” was created by Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group, three of the largest recording labels. The three labels combined agreed to license premium music videos from its artists directly through Vevo, however, they also release music independently through their channel on YouTube. What’s…

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Written by Petra Hule Photoshoots can be a great asset for any aspiring band or musician. A nice photo can go a long way on things like your social media platforms or musician website to help expand your reach. Whether it’s your first experience or you’ve previously worked with a photographer on set, these simple tips will make sure you get your bang for your buck, rookie or not. How To Prepare For Your Photoshoot Preparing for a shoot is just one of the many steps when you’re about to release new music. Here are some tips that’ll help you…

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