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Creature Benny

Behind the Song

Feb 22
4 min

Creature Benny

For fans who have never heard your music, can you pick three words to describe it?! If three words just aren't enough then tell us more!! Freaky Nasty Jams What is your favorite part about being an artist? Is it songwriting, performing, recording, something else?) Tell us why. I particularly enjoy the writing process, and also all the selecting, editing. and mixing that goes into my music once I record the raw material and it’s in Garage Band. Songwriting is really fun beca

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The Little Wretches

Behind the Song

Feb 15
9 min

The Little Wretches

As Front-man and chief songwriter and lyricist for 80s/90s seminal Pittsburgh rock band, Little Wretches, Robert Wagner rode a wave of local notoriety that led the band to the forefront of the underground music scene. The Little Wretches were founded as a folk/punk band by Robert (guitar) and his brother, Chuckie (violin). The band had various lineups. Little Wrenches recorded two albums, with Angelo George playing drums and Jon Paul Leone playing guitar on a third. National

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Kingsley

Behind the Song

Feb 15
4 min

Kingsley

Growing up in the shadows of Chicago, Kingsley was raised to the rhythms of house music. The third eldest daughter of eight, she demonstrated a strong desire to perform and sing from an early age. She sang before she could talk, belting out Disney tunes and performing for family and friends. She joined the choir when she was 8 and taught herself to play guitar and piano. At age 10 she started a band. Inspired by pop music she began writing and producing her own songs. It see

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ihatekaye

Behind the Song

Feb 15
3 min

ihatekaye

17 year old Californian ihatekaye is a rising Rockstar who successfully blends rock/alt, hyper pop, and orchestral influences into a cohesive distinctive sound while subtly paying tribute to some of his favorite emo rap artists. His sound can best be described as a strangely harmonious yet electrifying declaration of anger, pain, love, and clarity. It serves as a war cry to anyone who struggles with facing their inner darkness. “Incase" is just the beginning of ihatekaye’s

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Bill Abernathy

Behind the Song

Feb 10
5 min

Bill Abernathy

Everyone loves a good story about second-chances, and that’s exactly what Bill Abernathy’s story is all about. The Kansas City, Missouri resident began writing songs in his early teens. He played all through his school years, but then he stopped. Life took over. Bill went about getting married, building a business career, and raising his children. After his kids graduated from school and started their careers, Bill picked up the guitar again and began trying to rekindle hi

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Larry Jay

Behind the Song

Feb 10
2 min

Larry Jay

Country-pop singer-songwriter injects truth with hopeful lyrics and tasty melodies, to create his own brand of Award-winning Americana-tinged southern fried music. A first runner-up in multiple songwriting contests, including the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Contest, Larry Jay says he started writing and performing music “To set my soul free.” Jay has performed at the famed and historic Troubadour in Los Angeles, and he’s shared the stage with Neil Young sideman and m

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John McDonough

Behind the Song

Feb 10
3 min

John McDonough

John McDonough’s 2019 release, ‘Can You See Me Now’ landed on several American charts as well as gathered airplay and great reviews worldwide. Unable to tour in 2020 as planned due to the pandemic, McDonough used his downtime to focus on his guitar skills and the rearrangement of these older songs. “I felt the songs would really shine with the focus being on my words and melodies.” For fans who have never heard your music, can you pick three words to describe it?! If three

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Gabe G.

Behind the Song

Feb 10
2 min

Gabe G.

GABE-OLUWAGBENGA, also known as @GabeGizz -Hip Hop / Alternative Rap artist / producer is currently residing in Rockford IL. Born in Brixton (South London) now living in america and traveling the world for years, Gabe has been around unique music styles all my life. This gives him a style that can’t be compared to anyone else. Gabe focuses on delivering witty punchlines and infectious melodies. His music has been influenced by a wide range of artist and different genres. He

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Drugs For Guns

Behind the Song

Feb 10
3 min

Drugs For Guns

Drugs for Guns is not about riots, smashing up infrastructure, throwing away your possessions. This is not about anarchy as that will just end up putting power in other bullies' hands albeit this time they will not be wearing Pinstripe suits. A utopia of an anti-capitalist sharing world is a fight for another day! There is nothing to be gained from idealism. Too many are not enlightened enough to understand they are continually governed by an unnecessary instinct for survival

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Between Giants

Behind the Song

Feb 4
3 min

Between Giants

Between Giants is comprised of lead singer and lone guitarist Tyler John, keyboardist Hans Massaquoi, and drummer Pat Williams. The three blend their unique styles and influences to craft a sophisticated coalescence of part punch you in the face gritty indie-rock, and part infectious summer ready pop tunes. This versatility within their composition and production has brought the boys local and national attention while highlighting their versatility as songwriters and producer

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Todd Barrow

Behind the Song

Feb 3
2 min

Todd Barrow

A chance encounter at Cook Children’s Medical Center is all it took to set ToddBarrow 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 setting up the live rig

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Sometimes Julie

Behind the Song

Feb 1
3 min

Sometimes Julie

Sometimes Julie, one of San Diego’s most engaging and original rock bands, emerged from a chance collaboration between singer-songwriters Monica Sorenson and Rick Walker in 2012. Anchored by Bruce Paul Allen (bass), Alberto Moreno (lead guitar), Anthony Sarain (sax/flute/keys), and Dave Fuller (drums), Sometimes Julie performs hard-driving rock with deep-seated blues and Americana influences. For fans who have never heard your music, can you pick three words to describe it?!

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LyricalGenes

Behind the Song

Feb 1
4 min

LyricalGenes

Dana Burtin is an author, poet, and award-winning musician performing under the moniker "LyricalGenes". At a young age, LyricalGenes was always told that he could be anything in the world that he puts his mind to. He truly believes that statement and used that saying as a reminder to be his own independent person. Growing up, he has experienced many obstacles when it comes to relationships, finding his purpose in life, and emotional hurdles. Music has always been something Da

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SuNee

Behind the Song

Jan 15
2 min

SuNee

About SuNee Born in Augusta, Georgia, SuNee is an alternative hip hop artist that creatively fuses her sound with elements of neo-soul. Building audiences in Florida and Georgia, her style of music has gotten the attention of Reebok, who hailed her as a “Rap Plug Ambassador” in 2019. In 2020 she released new music, fitting for the current state of the world with the socially charged single “Guns Up”. Sunee’s voice and lyrical artistry shines through every song, whether it’s

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JENNIFER PORTER

Behind the Song

Jan 7
4 min

JENNIFER PORTER

Jennifer Porter is an award-winning musician, actor and screenwriter. Jennifer, who is a musician’s musician, has sung with Classical and Jazz Orchestras, including the world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, and smaller combos including her own quintet. She is also an accomplished Blues pianist, and has played with C.J. Chenier and The Red Hot Louisiana Band, Nathan and The Zydeco Cha-Chas, and Ils Sont Partis. Her musical repertoire spans from Jazz and Blues to Country and

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NUNE AKA MR. PROPANE

Behind the Song

Jan 5
3 min

NUNE AKA MR. PROPANE

Nune (pronounced Noon) also known as Mr. Propane is an independent artist focusing on lyrical substance and conscious content with a very unique sound. Embracing deep poetic lyrics and unique delivery, along with focused subject matter, his lyrics really blend into timeless songs you will want to dig deep into. From life, love, faith, and general peace, his debut album Intervention is a breath of fresh air in the face of the evolution of hip-hop and he is commonly referred to

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Nina Lee

Behind the Song

Jan 5
4 min

Nina Lee

Meet Nina. Nina loves the feeling of crushed velvet against her skin / Cade 26 burning in her apartment / The idea of the underground railroad at the Waldorf Astoria /Reliving a memory through smell /Aperol Spritzes /The tea in the hair salon that she can’t recall the name of that has a ginger-orange type of flavor/The voice of Amy Winehouse / Dogs / Hands /Silk blazers /The Great Gatsby and the Paradiso Bar / in Barcelona Late night swimming in the ocean / Nina will always

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Natalie Jean

Behind the Song

Jan 5
2 min

Natalie Jean

Natalie Jean is an award winning, multi-nominated singer/songwriter performer. She is also a Voting Member in the Recording Academy (GRAMMYS). Natalie Jean is a versatile performer and singer. She sings and writes for many genres , such as Jazz, Pop, R&B, Blues, World, Rock, Country, Americana, Inspirational, Adult Contemporary, Alternative, and, Dance. She can also sing in French, Spanish, English, and Haitian Creole. Natalie Jean is mostly influenced by artists such as Lena

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PAULINE FRECHETTE

Behind the Song

Dec 31, 2020
2 min

PAULINE FRECHETTE

Pauline Frechette is a contemporary composer/performer. Her music is best definied as “Neo-classical” miniatures. DEF. “The use of modern techniques within the classical form composing music that reflects one’s own compositional voice.” Her work has been performed by the Baltimore Symphony, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, New West Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, National ymphony at the Kennedy Center and at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pauline has sung on film scores and with many lege

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BIBLE BELT BLUES

Behind the Song

Dec 31, 2020
3 min

BIBLE BELT BLUES

Harold and Paula Vega Vondenstein are BibleBeltBlues, award winning husband and wife music ministry team from Gulfport, Mississippi. Their music is reminiscent of early Mississippi Bentonia blues with its gritty guitar picking and hauntingly beautiful D & E minor chords; the perfect backdrop for their full-fledged repentance and church revival songs for which they are known. Add to that their signature weeping harmonica and a bit of 70’s retro mixed in for good measure and yo

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