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3Fifs Channels Eva Cassidy and Lydia Lyon for a Twist on a Soulful Classic New Music Release "Dive in Deep"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE // Multi-talented independent rapper 3Fifs is building a huge movement one fan at a time. He is a magnetic artist, who exudes confidence and has the skills to back it up. His flow, delivery and cadence are top notch, and his lyricism earned the honor of "Urban Songwriter of the Year" in the Great American Song Contest for his song "Blind the Sun." Known for his conceptual wordplay and dynamic rhyme schemes, the multi-dimensional Florida-based artist has music running through his veins.
The St. Louis-born rap renegade is currently dominating streaming services with his new single "Dive in Deep," released independently. The song is now available on all digital retailers and streaming platforms including Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, and Deezer.
The music video for "Dive in Deep" was co-directed by Midnight Films and 3Fifs himself, and shot at The Jumping Jupiter Club in St. Louis, MO. The video serves as part of a three-part series from Fifs' first underground release.
WATCH: "Dive in Deep" by 3Fifs
3Fifs - Dive in Deep ft. Lydia Lyon [Official Video]
In this innovative visual story, 3Fifs and his friends have recently escaped a slave plantation to find work in the city as musical performers. While performing, his former slave owner finds himself in attendance and is determined to get back what is his. Meanwhile, Fifs serenades a beautiful woman while the soulful songstress Lydia Lyon lends her vocals. 3Fifs' captivates listeners with conceptual art that has seldom been touched on by his contemporaries. His music incorporates an element of realism and rawness that is authentic and seldom seen on today's musical landscape. The Palm Beach wordsmith's lyrics convey a musical diary of sorts; his songs are honest and personal and they touch on matters close to the heart. For press inquiries, please contact Yo! Promotions at info@yo-pr.com
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Slant Six is back in action and after finding ways to work around covid restrictions has come up with a follow up their previous release. loud guitars, staying true to their style but Slant Six is back to rocking out with Falling Off, a song about how it can go wrong quick at gatherings.. Check out this great track by Slant Six from Canada. To reach the band you can email us at rcr.management@yahoo.com
The award winning Canadian rock band, Critical Mass, has just released a new single entitled “Serenity” on YouTube, Spotify as well as to download sites such as iTunes and Amazon music. The song, co-written by Canadian rock icon, Ray Lyell (Carry Me & Another Man's Gun) and lead vocalist David Wang, is for anyone who is struggling during these difficult times. Based on the Serenity prayer, where each verse is based on one line of the prayer. “People seem to be really struggling during these turbulent times,” says Wang. “More and more people are struggling with their mental health. we hope that this song can speak to the hearts of the listener and bring them peace.”
The song can be downloaded by going to the band website at www.criticalmassmusic.org . The song is accompanied by a video, and can be found on YouTube as well as on their website. The song is produced and engineered by Andrew Horrocks of AME Recording Studio , a CGMA Producer of the Year as well as a Juno and Gemini award nominee. Critical Mass are winners of two previous CGMA Awards for Best Rock Album (2000 and 2005) and have released 6 albums. They also performed for a million attendees at World Youth Day 2002 in Toronto.
Old School Thrash Metal solo artist Follow me on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1k10kBIZsn1lYjRMww2Fvs?si=wJPG_8AVQeSahpAQDrCmsg
This is RETCHED:
I am David DerMinasian and I am the solo artist for RETCHED I am Old School Thrash Metal .
I'm originally from Del Rey, Ca. a small farming town in Fresno County California. I have recently completed my home studio and I am currently working on my new single called "HORRIFIC" it will be available on all digital platforms by the end of 2020 or soon after that. It is also the title track of my next full length album called "HORRIFIC" to be released on CD and Vinyl later next year in 2021 But in these uncertain times it could take longer. I have come back to the scene after 30 years of being gone I released an older EP called:
"The Overlord Messiah"
It is a "True Metal style" EP recorded in 1988 by my first band called "AVATAR" but was never released till 2017. I am still hoping my old band mates will contact me so I can get them on board for "The Overlord Messiah" EP. I was signed to a record label called Alone records in Greece for a limited run of CD's and Vinyl's It can be found here: https://alone.gr/shop/ and on all the links here on my page at: https://retched-metal.com
It was a very awesome experience that the Heavy Metal communities around the world have welcomed me back to the scenes after all these years.
The Overlord Messiah EP. was abandon since 1988 all these years sitting in my drawer in my house for near 30 years all the while I would take it out every 5 to 10 years and spin it a few times then put it away wishing I could have released it to the world.
After I decided to come back to the scene and write music again I started my journey to put my new music together it took a few years till I was realistically able to get to this point but in the meantime I released this record of my old band "The Overlord Messiah" while Iwork on my newest record: "HORRIFIC"
. Now I am an Independent artist with CD Baby.
This only proves one thing:
"YOU CAN'T KILL THE METAL"
" PINK " is a song recorded by American producer MarloDaMartian , It was released independently on March 1, 2021, "PINK" is a hip hop song referring to the color Pink as a code word for a woman’s desireable body parts. Its sexual references and undertones allow Marlo to display his lyrical abilities over a smooth melodic beat
James Burton is one of the most recognized guitarists of all time. He is the inventor and father of Chicken Pickin’; a fusion of Country and Rhythm and Blues. He is in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame and in the top 20 on Rolling Stone’s list of the Top 100 Guitar Players.
James introduced the Chicken Pickin’ style at the age of 15 on the original recording of Suzie Q. He is known as the Guitarist for Elvis, The Everly Brothers, The Beach Boys, The Buffalo Springfield, Ricky Nelson, Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris, John Denver, Gram Parsons, Jerry lee Louis and so many others. The list is at least a mile long.
We were in the studio getting ready for a recording session when the phone rang. Ray picked up the phone and said American Recording. It was James Burton on the phone. James and Ray were friends from over four decades of making and working on hit songs. One thing lead to another and James said he would like to say hello to the guys in Big Rain.
Wow one of our guitar heroes wanted to talk to us!
It was so very cool, and what an honor it was.
Needles to say the band was inspired and did some Chicken Pickin’ that day. But really, nobody does it as good as James Burton.
Similar to James Burton we developed a signature sound that was a fusion of Rock, Rhythm and Blues and Country. This became our brand of Country Rock that took in other elements as well. As you listen you will hear different rhythms and feels along with different picking approaches. These are all played on electric, acoustic, pedal steel guitars, and mandolin.
In fact, I’d like to take this opportunity give you another free song;)
Click here to download “Waiting” .
It’s not Chicken Pickin’, but I’m sure you’ll agree that it’s a great example of the unique sound we’ve developed.
Enjoy!
On a sunny spring afternoon in 1994, as per my routine, I parked my car under a weeping willow and reclined my seat. I began to meditate to help me find some clarity and perhaps answer to some important questions in my life. When my mind was clear of all thoughts and life’s clatter, I asked myself this question. “What should I do with the album project I am working on?” A flood of ideas began to permeate my mind, but the one answer that stood out was the one that encouraged me to form a Duo, and start performing so I could complete the project – my life long dream since childhood. This was the seed that was the beginning of Big Rain.
With this thought in mind, I got out of my car and walked into the fitness center. While working out I noticed a tall lanky guy with long blond hair talking to a woman. They were talking about music and I heard him say, “What I need is a singer I can work with”. I looked over at him and the words jumped out of my mouth, “I can sing”. We talked for a long time discovering that we had so many of the same interests, we decided to get together to sing and jam.
A week or two later, I invited Peter over to the studio to share my album project with him. The moment we sang the first harmony we knew we had found magic. We poured all our energy into our music and two years later our dream of making our first album was realized. It was titled, “Sound of Freedom”.
The Evolution of a Sound and Musical Style.
We started out with a Rock Blues approach but the music also took on a tropical feel which I latter called “Tropical Funk”. Because of our exposure to music from around the world, and the diverse Central Coast, and San Francisco Bay Area tastes for music, we started to develop our own blend and sound.
Santa Cruz is a beautiful Coastal Community well known internationally for the beaches, surfing, our redwoods, the University and its cultural diversity. In Santa Cruz, thirty to forty touring artists perform weekly in one of the smallest geographic counties in California. It is amazing that so many artists are able to sell tickets to all those shows in such a small market.
As we evolved as a band with Rock, Blues, Funk and Tropical Styles, we built a strong following on the Central Coast. Later, we expanded into Northern and Southern California and up into Oregon while we brought County Rock, and Country into the mix. Everything was anchored with the best songwriting, vocals, and musical talent we had in us.
For the next seven years, we were relentless playing at least 100 dates a year. We worked with the best musicians. They became friends and interchangeable parts on a team that we could call on to perform at various Festivals, Fairs, and Venues. We had released three Indy Albums, set up our own distribution through record stores, and were selling hundreds of albums.
Then one day I got a phone call from Ray Ruff who was a well known producer. Ray lived in Los Angeles and invited us to come down and cut a few sides. He said that if everything went well, and we were happy with the results he would offer us a Recording Contract on his Record Label, Oak Records.
Initially, we had no idea who he was. It wasn’t long before we discovered that he was one of the most successful producers and promoters in the last forty years. I asked him what a side was, and he responded with a Southern drawl telling me that a side is a song. He then went on to say he liked our music and singing, and thought we had what it took to make it.
Things went more than well. We recorded an album that produced two number one and several top thirty charting songs. The album still receives air play around the world. With Ray we pioneered a Country Rock Crossover that took on our other influences and was anchored with our brand of Everly Brothers like harmonies.
We went on to perform throughout the USA and to tours around the world.
Detonator releases new EP - Far From Fallen
Swedish thrash metalists Detonator are after five years releasing another evidence that their music has evolved to a new level. Far From Fallen is a five-track EP where Detonator show their skills in producing modern thrash metal that definately do not give away. The energy which has become their hallmark is definately still there and another dimension to the vocals has been added, thereby making the tracks more dynamic than before. Far From Fallen is exactly what Detonator are!
Far From Fallen is mixed by Jocke Lindstöm and mastered by Roger Krieg.
ENGLISH VERSION (italian version below)
Italian death metallers ACROSS THE SWARM share a bass video playthrough for the song “Own Life” from the new Projections album released last September 4th via Time To Kill Records.
The playthrough video is now available here !
The album was produced by Simone Mularoni and Simone Bertozzi at Domination Studios (Rhapsody, Labyrinth, Gory Blister) and mixed by Steve Wright (Dying Fetus, Misery Index). All songs feature Raphael Saini (Iced Earth, Cripple Bastards) on drums.
Formed in 2013, ACROSS THE SWARM‘s exhilarating brand of death metal and charged live shows have quickly earned them a reputation as one of the most exciting acts to emerge from the Italian metal scene.
The group’s complex and dynamic sound along with their resonating live performances helped the band quickly rise to prominence. Following the release of their self-titled EP in December 2013, they took to the road sharing the stage with acts such as Fleshgod Apocalypse, The Modern Age Slavery, Electrocution, Hideous Divinity and Hate.
In 2016 the band released the “Waiting for the Hyenas” single to considerable acclaim. It wasn’t long before they caught the eye of Time To Kill Records who welcomed them to their roster. The band’s new album“Projections” was released on 4th September 2020. Its diverse sound defies categorization while delivering a blend of aggressive attitude, emotive expression and modern flair, garnering a range of stylistic comparisons from classics like Suffocation to modern heavy hitters such as Despised Icon and Decapitated.
Orders:
https://timetokillrecords.bigcartel.com/products
https://acrosstheswarm-ttk.bandcamp.com/album/projections
Band:
https://www.facebook.com/acrosstheswarm
https://www.instagram.com/acrosstheswarm/
Time To Kill Records
https://www.facebook.com/timetokillrecords/
https://www.instagram.com/timetokillrecords/
http://www.timetokill-records.com/
VERSIONE ITALIANA
I death metaller italiani ACROSS THE SWARM pubblicano un playthrough video di basso per la canzone “Own Life” contenuta nel loro nuovo album Projections uscito lo scorso 4 settembre su Time To Kill Records.
Il video è visibile qui!
“Projections” è stato prodotto da Simone Mularoni e da Simone Bertozzi presso i Domination Studios (Rhapsody, Labyrinth, Gory Blister), mentre il mixaggio è stato affidato allo statunitense Steve Wright (Dying Fetus, Misery Index). Tutti i brani vedono il contributo di Raphael Saini (Iced Earth, Cripple Bastards) alla batteria.
Attivi dal 2013, gli ACROSS THE SWARM si sono fatti largo nel panorama underground italiano con la loro dinamica proposta di matrice death metal e con una lunga serie di concerti.
Un sound compatto e al contempo ricco di influenze, così come delle prove live di alto livello, hanno contraddistinto il gruppo sin dalla pubblicazione dell’omonimo EP del 2013. Da allora la band ha calcato e condiviso il palco con realtà del calibro di Fleshgod Apocalypse, The Modern Age Slavery, Electrocution, Hideous Divinity e Hate.
Nel 2016 gli ACROSS THE SWARM hanno rilasciato il singolo “Waiting for the Hyenas”. L’ottimo responso generato dal brano ha destato l’interesse della Time To Kill Records, la quale ha recentemente accolto il gruppo nella propria scuderia. Il nuovo album “Projections” è uscito il 4 settembre 2020. Il contenuto musicale dell’opera rifugge le facili catalogazioni e si fa notare per la sua natura aggressiva abbinata ad una spiccata emotività e ad atmosfere moderne, per un risultato che può ricordare sia classici come i Suffocation, sia gruppi più recenti come Despised Icon e Decapitated.
Ordina qui:
https://timetokillrecords.bigcartel.com/products
https://acrosstheswarm-ttk.bandcamp.com/album/projections
Band:
https://www.facebook.com/acrosstheswarm
https://www.instagram.com/acrosstheswarm/
Time To Kill Records
https://www.facebook.com/timetokillrecords/
https://www.instagram.com/timetokillrecords/
http://www.timetokill-records.com/
New album by SERPENTS, the duo formed by Karyn Crisis (Gospel of the Witches, Ephel Duat) and Luciano Lamanna will be released on November 15th, 2020 via BloodRock Records.
“ANIMA is not an album for people who need to remain in their comfort zone. It’s an album of spells, protections, and healings, and likely it will take listeners on a journey into the subconscious… that dreamy world where only the brave allow their awareness to open up reveal secrets often kept from themselves.
The spiritual journey is a solitary one that sometimes feels like drowning and sometimes feels like flying, and this album is a soundtrack to the grief and discoveries that inevitably result from these experiences.
Turn off the lights, lie on the floor, and let these electronic atmospheres and layers of voices wash over your ears, flow into your heart and take you where you dare to go.”
TRACKLIST:
Ecate Celeste
Incantesimo
AlphaOmega
Requiem
Your Cold Embrace
Centrum
Pre-orders available via our Bandcamp shop:
https://bloodrockrecords.
PRESS-KIT DOWNLOAD:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uo2xinqkuhmf03r/AABJWap-kXigXGd7_AKY7WRua?dl=0
