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Todd Barrow

Behind the Song

a day ago
3 min

Todd Barrow

STRONG SONG AND DRINK A chance encounter at Cook Children’s Medical Center is all it took to set Todd Barrow on his mission to revamp classic country with his signature modern twist. One day, an American Idol contestant was slated to perform for the patients at Todd's place of employment, but the audio tech was nowhere to be found. When he heard the call, “Can anybody here run sound?” Todd answered. In walked Texas Music Hall of Fame Honoree Sonny Burgess just as Todd was set

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Greg C. Brown

Behind the Song

a day ago
3 min

Greg C. Brown

Greg has been playing the guitar for over 40 years. During that time has played, rock, metal, jazz, hip hop, reggae, blues, classical, and flamenco music. He has recorded over 20 CDs either solo, as a guest artist, or with his metal band Age of Fire. Mr. Brown has also published over 20 books of sheet music in a variety of classical ensembles or solo guitar. Greg's music can be heard in film, TV, and video games. His music can be downloaded and streamed on most major platform

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The Licata Brothers

Behind the Song

3 days ago
4 min

The Licata Brothers

The Licata Brothers are an inspirational rock duo from Arcadia that has been playing in the greater Los Angeles area for over ten years. Jimmy and Tony Licata, starting their music careers at ages 12 and 9 respectively, grew up on classic rock and roots music, performing in the San Gabriel Valley and gradually expanding their radius to the rest of LA and even around the world (Canada, Iceland, and Panama to name a few). Their most recent album, Kindle the Flame, is available

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Mike Hall Bass

Behind the Song

4 days ago
3 min

Mike Hall Bass

Mike Hall is a critically acclaimed bassist from New Jersey who has been featured in numerous major publications such as Bass Musician Magazine and Bass Magazine; primarily for his creativity, coupled with his signature playing style: which involves a heavy blend of harmonics, altered tunings, mutes, slap, tap, and flamenco style percussion. He is also an endorsed artist to Skjold Design Guitars, and has performed alongside some of the biggest names in the music industry; suc

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Nathan Merovich

Behind the Song

6 days ago
3 min

Nathan Merovich

Rising country star Nathan Merovich’s natural twang and four-octave range will pull you in right from the first note. The 23-year-old Dillsburg, Pennsylvania native began playing guitar at the age of seven. He drew inspiration from the greats: Johnny Cash, Charlie Daniels, Willie Nelson, and Hank Williams, Jr. Today, Nathan is steadily making headway in the country music world, opening for acts such as Big & Rich, Chris Janson, Dylan Scott, Cowboy Troy, Filmore, Seaforth, Cay

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Brenda Cay

Behind the Song

Jun 11
4 min

Brenda Cay

Brenda Cay grew up on the eastern shore of Maryland and originally forged her path in business as a CPA. However, her passion has always been music. Brenda has now established herself as a reputable songwriter and artist in Music City, USA. She focuses on country music, but her songs are woven with subtle hints of pop, rock and R&B and reflect the influence of Kenny Chesney, Terri Clark and Sara Evans. Escaping the stresses of daily life and having fun are common themes in he

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Them Damn Dogs

Behind the Song

Jun 11
3 min

Them Damn Dogs

In 2013, UAH student Jerome Villarreal, Jr. banded with drummer Brandon Holmes and bassist Chris Salib to form Them Damn Dogs. The continuation of Huntsville, AL’s musical legacy. Their mission was to bridge the early rock sounds of Chuck Berry and Ramones with personal heroes Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Strokes. The group became local underdogs with their awkward charm and driving live performances. Huntsville locals were treated with fun upbeat original rock n roll anthem

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Rediisin

Behind the Song

Jun 7
3 min

Rediisin

Rediisin is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist and producer Edison Dietrich at Psydel Sound Labs. Starting as a drummer over 15 years ago, Edison began songwriting during the beginning of the COVID-19 Quarantine. In his second year of songwriting, Rediisin has established a production process using drum machines and synths over reverberant guitars and vocals creating a blend of noise pop, synth-rock, and punk. For fans who have never heard your music, can you pick thre

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TooKnow

Behind the Song

Jun 4
2 min

TooKnow

TooKnow strives to fully understand themselves in this evolving world through their intricate wordplay and eclectic melodies. Michael Isiah, Tony Nix, and Kristian Robert have been forging impactful sounds in Trap, Rap, and R&B since their childhood. Their limitless drive pushes them to test other genres out. The group is currently touring local high schools and colleges but their ambitions are to reach farther. Expect them to flourish within the folds of the music industry w

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Phillinois

Behind the Song

May 27
4 min

Phillinois

Gerigscott lives in Portland, Oregon with his partner, beagle, and guinea pigs. Almost a decade ago, Gerigscott developed a chronic illness, which took away his ability to play guitar, leading to years of continued self-rediscovery as a musician and artist. The endless battle of chasing away chronic pain (or running from it, perhaps) has at times beckoned Gerigscott’s toe to the fragile line which separates liberation and cult-like disillusionment, a theme many are becoming a

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Andy Lugo

Behind the Song

May 24
2 min

Andy Lugo

Andy Lugo has hit the scene running with his fresh upbeat style of pop and rock with just a dash of hip hop here and there. Andy found his love for music at an early age when he first bought the Marshal Mathers, LP. His dad heard the record, then immediately crushed the CD with his bare hands, but that did not stop Andy. Soon thereafter, Andy picked up the guitar and began studying the greats like AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more. He fell in love with song

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Darryl Anders aka AgapéSoul

Behind the Song

May 21
3 min

Darryl Anders aka AgapéSoul

AgapéSoul is driven by Anders’ singular musical vision to create a positive listening experience. Anders says “The name AgapéSoul comes from the Greek word Agape- meaning God’s unconditional love, and Soul- the place within us where music comes from. It also reflects the style of music I feel most connected to”. “Nobody But You” ft. Maysa Leak is the title track from the upcoming AgapéSoul EP. It’s a song that reflects the joy of authentic and enduring grown-up love, delivere

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Karen Harding

Behind the Song

May 20
4 min

Karen Harding

For Melbourne, Australia based artist, Karen Harding, music is not only an outlet for expression of her feelings and emotions, drawn from a lifetime of experiences.. music is a soul conversation, that allows the masks that we hide behind to fall away for a moment of sharing.. a moment of mutual understanding.. in a language that does not discriminate in any form. To picture the sound of Karen Harding’s music, imagine for a moment.. you are sitting outdoors at a private, casua

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Dave Molter

Behind the Song

May 14
4 min

Dave Molter

An accomplished veteran of the Pittsburgh, Midwest, and East Coast music scenes since 1965, Dave Molter counts The Beatles as his primary influence. Dave's latest EP, "It Was You," is a compendium of styles, from Sixties power-pop to country and contemporary rock. The title track debuted at #1 in the UK two days after its release in December 2020. "It Was You" is a finalist for Album of the Year at the 2021 International Singer-Songwriter Awards. For fans who have never heard

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Scarlet Bridge

Behind the Song

May 13
3 min

Scarlet Bridge

Scarlet Bridge is a band consisting of lifelong musicians and songwriters. After years of successful cover and tribute bands, we are now fully focused on creating and sharing the music in our hearts. We believe our music can draw you in the first 30 seconds of our songs. Our songs speak to all music lovers with their great lyrics, hooks, and high-energy music! Rick Drevet grew up in Mt. Juliet Tennessee. Playing guitar since age 10 when his mother bought his 1st guitar off th

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Matt Nation

Behind the Song

May 13
4 min

Matt Nation

Matt Nation is a Brooklyn-born songwriter, singer, producer, and musician based in New York. During his sophomore year of college, Matt officially began producing his music. Later, Matt’s performances at College Music Festivals would give him the momentum to do live gigs in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Long Island. His charismatic stage presence and intense performances transcend audiences into a bouncing euphoric state. Matt has garnered attention and a loyal following as the he

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LETHVL OPTIKS

Behind the Song

May 13
2 min

LETHVL OPTIKS

LETHVL OPTIKS a rapper straight from the heart of Colorado springs has broken in the music scene with his debut song Big Steppa. Born Keoni Coleman, he loved listening to music as a kid especially rap music. He would often wander around the house rapping to himself for fun or freestyle with his brothers and friends as a hobby. It wasn't until his junior year in high school that he fell in love with rap and took doing music seriously. In March 2021, he started posting music co

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Mauri Dark

Behind the Song

May 11
3 min

Mauri Dark

Mauri Dark’s autobiographical debut solo album Dreams Of A Middle-Aged Man invites you into dark, folky, timeless, intimate, and acoustic soundscapes. There is a story behind the record, says the artist: “The songs and lyrics were made amidst the changes of breaking up from a 7-year relationship, my mother’s death of cancer, and finding happiness again, getting married, having a firstborn daughter and making music.” Equipped with a baritone guitar and his deep, low voice, Mau

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Nigel & Evan

Behind the Song

May 10
2 min

Nigel & Evan

Nigel & Evan is an American Pop Duo group originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The duo includes Nigel Seibert on drums and Evan Pietrzak as the lead singer. Nigel & Evan write their music with only one thing in mind and that is just to have fun. Whether you’re a hardcore party animal or just like to get in your feels, Nigel & Evan have a song for you! For fans who have never heard your music, can you pick three words to describe it?! If three words just aren't enough the

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Seth Celdrán

Behind the Song

May 10
3 min

Seth Celdrán

Seth Celdrán is a seventeen-year-old multi-instrumental solo artist whose music is written, produced, performed, and recorded independently from his home in West Virginia. Despite being only seventeen, he is most inspired by his heroes from the golden age of music. Influences from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, and Elton John are present in his latest work. Seth finds a lot of inspiration from contemporary Bedroom Pop and Indie artists like Dayglow, as well as

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