International Recording Artist T-Ran Gilbert has been tapped to headline the first event of the IndieCares Concert Series: Benefiting Nashville Inner City Ministry (NICM). The concert is scheduled for 6:00pm December 23, 2014, at Seen, 114 Second Avenue South in downtown Nashville. The event is family friendly and alcohol-free.  A list of additional performers will be announced soon.  22Visionz Recording Label is a major sponsor of the event. 

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Niels Binias - Enabler EP (ft. Ghostek, Bimbotronic, Irrelevant)

The artist of electronica music known as Lelectrolab has released his latest and definitive full-length album, “World Exposure.” The record comprises no fewer than 13 original tracks for an approximate total listening time of one full hour. It has been released on the Qualia Records independent music label without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Lush, full, and bursting with bass and imaginative melodies, “World Exposure” by Lelectrolab is not named for the artist's global distribution, but for the universal effect his music is sure to have on music fans everywhere.

The singer and songwriter of reggae music known as Ryveela has released his latest single track, “Ghetto Prayer.” The track has been released on the Reggae Fever Innovations independent record label with neither the participation nor support of the corporate music power structure. Loaded with soul, spirit, and the genuine tones of the roots reggae tradition, “Ghetto Prayer” by Ryveela is warm and healing music for all the people of the world.

The French composer of digital music known as DJ Pad has released his latest LP record album, titled, “Y.” The record contains no fewer than 14 original tracks from DJ Pad, for an approximate total listening time of one hour and 20 minutes, roughly twice as much music as a typical full-length record comprises. The popular DJ Pad, although well-known for publishing massive amounts of music at a time, has outdone himself with this latest record. It represents Pad's having released more than 100 official tracks in the term of a single year.

The contemporary folk singer known as Tiki Black has released her latest single, “Free Like Smoke,” featuring Jo Bywater. The track is the most significant release from Black since her 2013 LP record, “Out of the Black.” Both releases have been published on the No Sugar Added independent music label. Sonorous, melodic and carrying on its shoulders a heartfelt narrative, “Free Like Smoke” is a poignant reminder why Tiki Black's fan base continues to grow around the world.

The singer and songwriter called Valentine has released the second of two new seasonal singles, “Christmas Eve.” The song has been released concurrently with his first single, “Snowflakes.” Like all material from Valentine, these singles have been proudly published entirely without financial or managerial support from the corporate music industry. Traditional yet unique, altogether catchy, friendly and familial, “Christmas Eve” by Valentine presents the sounds of the holidays in a way that truly deserves its name.

Manchester among the possible cities to host the band

The moment every U2 fan has been waiting for is here. Last week, the 22 time Grammy winning group announced the dates to their upcoming INNOCENCE and EXPERIENCE Tour for 2015. Tickets went on sale on Monday, 8th December and following staggering demand for tickets the band has already announced additional shows in several cities including New York, Berlin and Amsterdam.

INTRODUCING EDM'S NEXT LEADING LADY, ADARA

Fresh off a Beatport No. 1, Adara gives us "Expose"

Fresh off her number one spot on Beatport for her feature on the lead single from acclaimed Armada producer Shogun's album "Dragon," multi-faceted artist Adarahas been quickly garnering recognition for her exceptional contributions to electronica/EDM. Feeding the momentum, Adara's second solo single "Expose" is out now on iTunes and Spotify via Archipelago Entertainment.

LOS ANGELES - Multi-talented songwriter, performer and author Mae Edwards (www.maeedwards.com) releases Grace - the last disc in a four-CD, 45-track, year-long rollout of provocative, cutting edge music connected to an ambitious multi-media project that includes the ethereal indie rocker's lushly illustrated hardcover book, "Starlette & Saint: A Memoir on Dualism."

The rapper, songwriter and music producer known as Ace Lover has released his latest EP record, “Love Me.” The EP is composed of an intro and three original tracks, each edited for play on public radio, for an approximate total listening time of 15 minutes. The EP is copyrighted 2014 Ace Lover Productions. Classy, cool and full of the endlessly fun styles of the old-school, “Love Me” by Ace Lover is a hip-hop record listeners young and old can agree on.

The multi-instrumentalist, virtuoso and music composer known as Łukasz Adamczyk has released his latest EP record, “After Ego.” The track has been proudly published as an independent release on the artist's own, self-titled music label without the participation of the corporate music industry. Eclectic, cool, extremely imaginative and more stylish than any other fusion record this year, “After Ego' by Łukasz Adamczyk is a collection of compositions any music fan can appreciate.

The saxophonist and music arranger known as Jazz Hamilton has released his latest LP record, “Within Jazz and Romance.” The LP is composed of 11 original arrangements by Hamilton for an approximate total listening time of 45 minutes. It has been published on the Akustik record label as an independent release without the support of the corporate music industry. Widely varied, expertly and colorfully arranged, and showcasing Jazz Hamilton's stunning, unparalleled expertise with the saxophone, “Within Jazz and Romance” is one of the premier contemporary jazz records of 2014.

The singer and songwriter known as Valentine has released his debut single, a seasonal tune for the holidays titled “Snowflakes.” The track has been proudly published as an independent music release entirely without financial support from the corporate music infrastructure. A second track from Valentine, “Christmas Eve,” has also been released by the artist for the 2014/2015 season. Warm, playful, and lightheartedly poetic, “Snowflakes” by Valentine is easily one of the year's most pleasant additions to the holiday repertoire.

The singer and songwriter of rhythm and blues known as Taylor James has released the long-awaited official video for his latest hit single, “Good News.” The single itself is part of a 2014 series from James which has included his acclaimed “Olde School” LP, the “A Taylormade Christmas” seasonal EP, the “Say It's Me / Living for You” single and instrumental version, and the “Good News” single and instrumental version. These have each been released in the winter 2014 season. Each of them has likewise been published on the Hearts of Gold Music record label. Spotless, jazzy, groovy, funky and full of the gospel tradition, Taylor James' “Good News” video is one of the best-produced and performed videos to come from this decade so far.

Author Mae Edwards (www.maeedwards.com) releases Grace - the last disc in a four-CD, 45-track, year-long rollout of provocative, cutting edge music connected to an ambitious multi-media project that includes the ethereal indie rocker's lushly illustrated hardcover book, "Starlette & Saint: A Memoir on Dualism."

19 Tracks on New Compilation Out January 16

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We sometimes forget that music is cyclical. As a new generation of clubbers discover sounds for the first time, they mistakenly believe the decades old genres are somehow a new phenomenon. The styles we attach to the terms techno, trance, progressive, and house are moving targets at best — words that are now redefined on an almost weekly basis.

LOS ANGELES - Back in L.A. after a four-date stint opening for pop star Aaron Carter, Hobart Ocean (www.hobartocean.com) celebrates the official video release for their debut single "Another Heartbreak" to thousands of patrons strolling through L.A.'s famed Universal CityWalk, who will be treated to the infectious song as its dynamic new video plays on the Jumbotron overhead. The video can be viewed on YouTube here: