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Craymo (real name Craig Raymo) is an award-winning LGBTQ electronic pop singer-songwriter and producer from Orlando, Florida. Known for his positive, upbeat music with messages of unity, equality, and social change, he has won numerous international songwriting and music awards and has had his songs featured in films and television shows.
Career Overview
Early Career & "Star Search": Originally from upstate New York, Craymo moved to Los Angeles to pursue music and acting. He gained national attention as a male vocalist on Star Search '89 with Ed McMahon.
Musical Style and Influences: His music is a blend of pop, dance, modern rock, and electronic music, often featuring catchy hooks and textured harmonies. He is heavily influenced by 70s and 80s icons such as Duran Duran, George Michael, David Bowie, Morrissey, and The Beatles.
Notable Work: His world peace anthem, "One Love, One World," was featured on a United Nations website and taught to students by teachers all over the world. He has also released the EP Love Power, a collection of songs about various forms of love.
Awards and Recognition: Craymo has been a winner, semi-finalist, and finalist in numerous competitions, including the Indie Music Channel Awards, Clouzine International Music Awards, and the USA Songwriting Competition. His song "December Rain (Carol of Love)," released in memory of his mother, won multiple awards.
Film & TV Placements: His music has been licensed in various indie films (e.g., Miss Castaway, Moral Combat) and television shows (e.g., The Mysteries of Laura on NBC, Toddlers and Tiaras on TLC, The X Games on ESPN and Moral Enemies on TUBI (2024)
Recent Activity
In 2025, Craymo released the singles "Love Together" and "Tear Me Apart," both of which earned multiple nominations and awards in various music competitions. He continues to record and release music, focusing on themes of hope and unity, and recently released a contemporary cover of Wham!’s "Last Christmas".
For more information and updates, you can follow his work via his Indie Music Channel profile or on Spotify and Instagram.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW JERSEY ALT ROCKERS KATYE KELLYE AND THE INTERRUPTION, RELEASE FIRST HOLIDAY ALBUM
WORLD SONGWRITING AWARDS WINNER AND FINALIST, INTERNATIONAL SINGER SONGWRITER ASSOCIATION, JOSIE MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES SERVE UP AN ORIGINAL ALBUM OF NEW HOLIDAY CLASSICS
Asbury Park, NJ (November 21, 2025) Popular New Jersey rockers, Katye Kellye and the Interruption, announce the release of their new pop-punk holiday single, "How Can We Keep Christmas?".
"Holidays are harder than ever, with many families separated by political beliefs and a realization that perhaps the ties that bind are mere biology, not ideology - or even values" says songwriter and lead singer, Katye Kellye. "How Can We Keep Christmas?" gives a voice to those who won't be spending the holidays with people they don't feel they know anymore.
The track will be released November 21 on select streaming services, as well as available for download through Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Bandcamp. Links to all streaming and outlets are at linktr.ee/katyekellyeandtheinterruption.
About Katye Kellye:
Katye Kellye is a sharp, emotionally resonant songwriter. After a long hiatus following her time with the punk band Toxic Shox, Katye returned to music in 2019 with renewed purpose, releasing Vanity Project, her first EP in over 35 years. Kellye deftly weaves together a tapestry of rock, punk, pop, ska, folk, and even Celtic threads, stitched together with wit, grit, and emotional intelligence. She also writes songs that amuse her.
About The Interruption:
Ms. Kellye is backed by veteran rockers Peter Minde (lead guitar), Paul Friend (rhythm guitar), Larry Gray (guitar), Mary Pranzatelli - Gray (backing vocals), Kelly Palombi (bass guitar) and Bob Jakuc (percussion). Catching them at any given performance on the Jersey Shore may find a rotating cast of other local and touring professionals joining them for a song or two.
Katye Kellye and The Interruption emerged from the vibrant musical landscape of Asbury Park, New Jersey, blending decades of rock history into a fresh, genre-defying sound. Fronted by Katye Kellye—a sharp, emotionally resonant songwriter with punk roots—the band channels influences ranging from The Beatles and The Ramones to Carole King and 60s girl groups. After a long hiatus following her time with the punk band Toxic Shox, Katye returned to music with renewed purpose, releasing Vanity Project, her first EP in over 35 years. The Interruption began as a studio collaboration with seasoned musicians, but evolved into a dynamic live band featuring emerging artists who bring fresh energy to her vision.
Their music is a tapestry of rock, punk, pop, ska, folk, and even Celtic threads, stitched together with wit, grit, and emotional intelligence. Katye’s lyrics are unapologetically pointed—funny, raw, and deeply relatable—offering commentary on personal and societal contradictions with clarity and bite. Whether confronting heartbreak, hypocrisy, or hope, the band’s songs resonate with listeners who crave authenticity and edge. With fast tempos, electric arrangements, and a Jersey Shore attitude, Katye Kellye and The Interruption aren’t just revisiting rock history—they’re rewriting it with heart and humor.
A fab new release on Squirky Songs for Xmas. 'My Kind Of Christmas' is a quirky, romantic and jazzy Big Band song composed by Daniel Hewson, featuring the lovely Lauren Lucille and an eclectic cast of friends and family gathered round the piano
The British musician also released numerous solo albums and fronted the band Blue Murder
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John Sykes, a former member of both Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died at age 65. An official statement confirmed that Sykes had been diagnosed with cancer.
"He will be remembered by many as a man with exceptional musical talent but for those who didn't know him personally, he was a thoughtful, kind and charismatic man whose presence lit up the room," according to the statement. "He certainly marched to the beat of his own drum and always pulled for the underdog."
Sykes appeared on Thin Lizzy's harder-edged 1983 album Thunder and Lightning, the group's Top 5 U.K. hit studio finale with the late frontman Phil Lynott. Sykes then joined Whitesnake for a two-album mid-'80s stint that began with the reworked 1984 edition of Slide It In.
I am so excited to announce I have a new single coming June 28th called “I Never Said It'd Be Easy.” It is definitely one of my favorite songs I've ever recorded. Please pre-save it on your favorite streaming platform or pre-order it on iTunes (which helps it chart on release day). Would mean so much to me! I can't wait for you to hear it!
re-Save/Pre-Order Link: http://snd.click/ineversaid
Zoee's first release of 2024 is about a ride-or-die best friend that's always there for you, no matter what life throws at you.
"Jackie" is coming to you on April 5th.
