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(Lodi, CA) - Rock band A Skylit Drive has released a lyric video for their song "Shadows" off their new album Rise: Ascension. The new full-length will be out on January 6th via Tragic Hero Records and will be the first release since the abrupt departure of bassist Brian White and drummer Cory La Quay. Rise: Ascension is an acoustic re-imagining of the band's breakthrough 2013 album Rise.

Ten new songs highlight the American producer's love of progressive trance melodies

Four years in the making, American producer and DJ SHOGUN is finally ready to unveil his debut album, Dragon. Featuring ten tracks that highlight the absolute best in trance, progressive, and electro music, Shogun has long been revered as one of the most consistent, solid producers to grace the Armind label. A mainstay of A State of Trance, he's well known for his songs 'Zanarkand', 'Skyfire, 'Save Me' (featuring Emma Lock), and 'Find Me' (featuring Tania Zygar).

WICHITA, KS - BC Music, a division of BadChristian, has partnered with Sunflower State rock group, Abandon Kansas, to launch a crowd-funding campaign for the band's upcoming third studio album, due out 2015. The campaign, which seeks to raise $15,000 through January 5, 2015, is live now at: http://igg.me/at/abandonkansas. Unique crowd-funding 'perks' allow fans to get involved in the project beyond just getting the music, including a mention in the album art, a selfie in a lyric video, exclusive interactive experiences, custom songwriting and more. The band will also be booking a 'living room tour' to support the album, offering fans the chance to host one of the shows at their house. Here, Abandon Kansas will hand deliver the new album to fans around the country a month before its official release.

Off her upcoming Say Yes EP out this Tuesday, December 2nd Lauren Strange - Say Yes

The latest LP from the singer and songwriter known as Taylor James has dropped, titled, “A Taylormade Christmas.” It is the most significant recently published release from James since his “Olde School” LP, also dropped this last quarter of 2014. “A Taylormade Christmas,” like all of James' contemporary releases, has been published on the Hearts of Gold Recording independent music label.

The composer and songwriter of spiritual music known as Brenda Rachel has released her latest EP record, “In This Moment.” The album has been released on the Brenda Rachel independent record label, entirely without support from the corporate music power structure. It comprises nearly 25 minutes of uplifting spiritual listening in six original tracks. Featuring powerful and evocative vocals by co-arranger Jon Hemingway and Una St. Clair, “In This Moment” by Brenda Rachel et al is a true work of celestial inspiration with a clear and exultant message to its hearers.

The latest music video 'Attention' set to be released under Bow Bowah records on the 28 November, is a high energy tune with a glamorous video. Hot girls, flashy cars and a party fuelled look, the video catches your 'Attention' instantly.

One of the most popular and enduring British rock bands of the last 25 years, with 18 Top 40 singles in the UK and a string of gold and platinum albums around the world, Thunder are set to release their landmark tenth studio album, ‘Wonder Days’, on earMUSIC on February 16th 2015.

Continuing to Pile on Big Numbers at Reverbnation and Adds on Video Outlets, Blue Tofu has also Made Music Connection Magazine Influential "Hot 100 Indie List" for 2014

The singer and dancer known as Mary Bright has released her debut dance single, “Dance in the Dark.” The track has been produced by Anthony Holt and published on the Script Records independent music label. Uplifting, vivacious and full of joie de vivre, “Dance in the Dark” by Mary Bright is an electronica single that brings the verve and heat of dancing out of the clubs and into the night.

The singer, songwriter, and newly returned artist of R 'n' B and soul known as Taylor James has released his latest LP record album, “Olde School.” The LP is comprised of eight original James tracks for an approximate total listening time of 40 minutes. Like the rest of his contemporary rhythm and blues, “Olde School” has been published on the Hearts of Gold Music independent record label. Carved out of the synth-powered, popular rhythm 'n' blues style of the late '70s and early '80s, “Olde School” by Taylor James is easily one of the best R 'n' B albums to be released in decades.

Since officially launching the site in 2012, Album Cover Hall of Fame inducted two previous classes based on the results from the group’s yearly surveys (the initial class focused on nominees who began their careers as album cover artists between the years 1960 – 1975, while last year's class included nominees who began their careers as album cover artists between the years 1976 – 1990). Nearly new 200 biographies were added for consideration by the esteemed panel of writers, curators of galleries (retail and online) that focus on album cover imagery, art/design museum curators and music marketing experts.

L.A. based singer-songwriter Natalia Safran has teamed with Canadian DJ/Producer Cajjmere Wray to remix her single “All I Feel Is You” into a driving tribal/house anthem, an ode to love lost and one man’s life defying struggle.   The original single exuded a haunting, indie feel which quickly resonated with Safran’s legions of fans.  

Anthony Paul has released his debut single "OCD (Only Chick Down)" on November 3rd, 2014, which is his first original song as part of an EP to be released in 2015.

INDIE POP DUO BLUE TOFU’S LATEST SINGLE ‘HUNGER TANGO’ VAULTS INTO THE TOP TEN ON THE BILLBOARD HOT SINGLES SALES CHART, JUMPING TO #6

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Video Outlets, Blue Tofu has also Made Music Connection Magazine Influential "Hot 100 Indie List” for 2014

On Indie Anthems Vol. 9, singer-songwriters prevail as they share some of the more moving and emotional music on the album, all of which both seize and relax the engaged listener.

Singer-songwriters are a genre of artists that never really leave music lovers’ favorites lists, as they incite powerful emotions with music that is light on the ears but strong on the heart strings. Featured on Indie Anthems Vol. 9, three singer-songwriter groups, Kai Killion, Marty O’Reilly and Ursina, join other indie artists on this 16-track digital mixtape, the latest installment of the indie musician series from WiFi PR Group. The Indie Anthems mixtapes, released at major festivals and music events throughout the year, introduce these artists to both music fans and industry tastemakers who sense the defining roles in the future of the music world.

The singer and songwriter of contemporary R 'n' B and soul known as Taylor James has released his latest single, “Good News.” It has been proudly published on the Hearts of Gold Music independent record label, entirely without financial or managerial support from the corporate music entities. Infused with elements of funk, soul, gospel and rhythm 'n' blues, “Good News” is a glorious modern iteration of the Motown sound as well as an upbeat musical push for better social values.

The popular guitarist and songwriter from Wales known as Dave Stephen has released his latest LP record, “Taith.” It comprises 12 original tracks for an approximate total running time of 50 minutes, and has been published on the Bricsan independent music label. Founded on principles of folk, Celtic, and rock music with elements of other genres stirred in for good measure, “Taith” is the most recent example of the rich, contemporary musical culture of Wales, showcased here by Dave Stephen.

Released at CMJ Music Marathon in October, Indie Anthems Vol. 9 features three electronic artists that shatter the mold and push for what will be the latest sounds in the electronic genre.