When Chris Cron moved to Tennessee a few years ago, he was done with music. He got a job with the YMCA and put his 11 years as the front man of the Warner Bros.-signed rock band Melee behind him. Focused on his marriage and being a good dad to his young son, Cron thought the page had turned. Then a mutual friend connected him to a music publisher, and suddenly he was writing songs again. Content to be behind the scenes, Cron lent his words–and his production skills, too–to a number of artists, including Craig Wayne Boyd, Kerrie Roberts,…
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Review by Emily Smith Imagine being in front of the stage of a dimly lit indoor venue, right in front of a band with backing vocalists and a thrilling horns section, all behind the striking presence of the lead singer as she gives a soulful performance that brings the house down. That is the feeling the listener gets when listening to the latest release by Fia Nyxx, Everything Girl. Fia Nyxx gives her R&B/pop style a unique flair by peppering her sound with a soulful Motown vibe that leaves a mark on the audience. “I knew I wanted an old Motown influence and…
Don Chambers announces his forthcoming album Love of Oblivion and releases the first single “Your Lovers” – PRESS HERE to listen to the track. Produced by Kevin Lane (Jack Logan, The Arcs, The Possibilities) & Don Chambers and recorded at Fast Lane Studio in Athens, Georgia, Love of Oblivion (self-released through Plymouth Music) is available today for pre-sale on all digital services and directly through the band’s online store (www.donchambersmusic.com). The new single “Your Lovers” is available now. All pre-orders of the album will receive the song for immediate download. In addition to the digital version, a limited edition CD…
By reflecting on a time of darkness and despondency, Ben Haenow has crafted a song full of sincerity. ‘Falling Down’ serves as his fourth independent single. The former X Factor winner beautifully conveys his innermost feelings on the track by symbolically referencing the weather. When everything is falling down like rain, a loved one can provide shelter from the storm. In contrast to the song’s brooding lyrics, ‘Falling Down’ features an upbeat instrumental that is delightfully retro in sound. Ben’s remarkable vocals shine through with passion and power. Speaking about the inspiration for his new single, Ben Haenow said: “The…
P Music Group’s Pop recording duo Solero (brothers, Jean and Jonathan) release a brand new cover video of Ne-Yo’s song, So Sick, on their “Acoustic Friday” YouTube series. Watch it HERE. The brothers have garnered over 9.3M total views on their YouTube by releasing cover videos, and their original song Greenlight will be available soon! Recently, they teamed up with their mentor GRAMMY nominated legend Charlie Wilson for a holiday cover, which was featured on People. Additionally, they collaborated with vocal powerhouse Jennifer Hudson and legendary singer-songwriter & producer Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds on a track for Adam Sandler’s Netflix film, Sandy Wexler.…