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ARTIST PROFILEOrenda Fink

Singer/songwriter Orenda Fink’s third solo album Blue Dream challenges this concept of looking within one’s self to answer questions in life. Prompted by a series of dreams about death, Orenda began writing truly personal songs that expressed precisely what she experienced through her dreams. On August 19th when Blue Dream is released, the world will gain a better understanding of Orenda’s thought process.

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VIDEO REVIEWSylvan Esso "Play It Right"

Sylvan Esso certainly isn't the first act to pepper electronica with folk undertones but their combination is particularly intriguing to say the least. It is pure and honest while still managing to uplift listeners and make them wanna move. The North Carolina duo released "Play It Right" via...

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FLASHBACK FRIDAYTheme songs from '60s TV shows

Often very catchy, sometimes even addictive. We try our best to resist, yet find ourselves giving in. Succumbing to that higher power— that undeniable urge to sing and hum along, learning all the words or memorizing that distinct melody. Of course I’m talking about theme songs. While many of our...

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ARTIST PROFILEErin Barra

Anyone can speak, but to truly have a voice is to affect another’s being by using just your words. This is an art form that Erin Barra has perfected. Barra has mastered this particularly skillful technique by facilitating self-expression through the use of her words, and inspiring young women to do...

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WEEKLY NEWSMAKJ announces N. American Headlining tour, Debut solo album from T. Hardy Morris, MT Warnings' new video, + Sick Individuals tour

MAKJ will be hitting every major stop in the US and Canada on his first full North American Headline Tour, including plays at Coachella, Northern Lights Festival, XS and Surrender, Ruby Skye, Webster Hall, and Winter Music Conference. Pre-sale tickets go on sale today, followed by general on-sale on...

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MIXTAPE REVIEW"0 to 60: Love Sounds"

Sabi is a singer/songwriter from Los Angeles California and was originally part of a Hip Hop girl group known as The Bangz. Soon, however, she'll be known for something else. She recently released her mixtape, 0 to 60: Love Sounds, and is subsequently letting the world know who she is as a solo...

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TRACK REVIEW"Sparrow Mountain"

It is dark; Pitch black. Nothing can be seen or heard. Suddenly a chorus of clapping bursts out into the airwaves. It intensifies in loudness and slowly becomes more directed in its purpose. And then the guitar comes in. “Sparrow Mountain” by The People, has a very interesting way of captivating...

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TRACK REVIEW"Woo Hoo"

Soulful, funky, feel good music. These are just a few adjectives that come to mind after listening to Eli "Paperboy" Reed’s new single “Woo Hoo": a track which I found remarkably innovative and old-fashion at the same time. The track's beat indicates it's ahead of its time; while its funk...

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FLASH BACK FRIDAY"Africa"

It’s time for a blast from the past! This Flashback Friday, Toto is going to take us back to Africa. With its calm, soothing melody, and passionate vocals, this song is more than worthy of an extensive review. Written by the rock band’s keyboardist David Paich, and drummer Jeff Porcaro, “Africa” is...

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ALBUM REVIEWDrive By Truckers "Alabama Ass Whuppin"

Described as Alternative Country/Southern Rock, the Drive-By Truckers are a southern band. Two of their members hail from Northern Alabama, while the other three are from Athens, Georgia. Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley founded the band in Athens Georgia in 1996. Both Hood and Cooley were previous...

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