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Ashley LeBlanc is an award-winning country music singer/songwriter born and raised in Brantford, Ontario. Singing Martina McBride and Shania Twain shortly after she learned to talk was the first sign she had a passion for music! Ashley’s sound can be described as Patsy Cline meets The Chicks meets modern-day Kacey Musgraves. She combines the heartfelt honesty of traditional country with the powerful vocals of Natalie Maines, and the lyrical craft of today’s country. After learning how to play guitar at a young age, learning to sing camenaturally. After hearing Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn on her Dad’s jukebox, she knew the world of country music and classic songwritingwas where she belonged. After her Uncle gave her a classic record playershe started collecting old vinyl LPs, and studied the songs from a time intraditional country where talent and strong voices mattered most. Ashley began singing in church, school, at retirement homes and local coffeeshops. She was able to improve her skills on guitar and vocals, while developing a strong interest in writing her own music. After releasing her first EP at 13, she continued to write songs and take lessons, learning from talented musicians who mentored her along the way. In 2019, she released her debut album “The Luckiest Girl in the World”. Ashley wrote all the music and was joined on the album by some of Canada’s top musicians including Steve Petrie, Steve Smith and Sean O’Grady. After a successful CD release party, her songs received airplayon indie radio stations across the globe—Canada, Germany, Australia,Texas and Nashville. Ashley performs most weekends near her hometown at summer and fall fairs, charity events, local pubs and breweries. She has sung the National Anthem for the OHL’s Hamilton Bulldogs, performed at the famous St. George Applefest, and on CHCH Morning Live in Hamilton. Since March 2020, she has been performing on Facebook and Instagram live to stay connected with her fanbase. In August 2020, her album won International Gold Album of the year at the (ISSA) International Singer Songwriter Awards, and her video for “Rain” won a bronze award for Best International Video. In September of 2020, she began studying Community Music at Wilfrid Laurier University. Since 2020, she has been co-writing new music with talented songwriters such as Douglas Romanow, Mariya Stokes, Jane Bach, Benita Hill, Antionette Olesen, Tori Hathaway and Eva Jerde. In 2022, she will be releasing a new full length album recorded in both Toronto and Nashville. Stay Tuned!

Meel Vignetting is a singer, songwriter from Gauteng. She is a self-taught guitarist who, at the age of six knew creating music was all she ever wanted to do. Meel started writing her own songs from the age of twelve and soon formed her 1st band with a few school-friends. She has since been in and out of the band scene for many years then, in 2016, ended up a solo acoustic act. In 2019, Meel started incorporating other musicians in her act again and can now be booked as a solo, duo or full band performance. Her influences stem mostly from 90’s alternative, rock and grunge and you can certainly hear a slight yodel as stamped by her most influential artist, Dolores O’Riordan from The Cranberries. Meel also has many male vocalists that influence her singing style, which makes for quite the unique tone. Her lyrics relate to real-life scenarios and personal life experiences. A demo EP was recorded in her living room during hard lockdown and can be found on all streaming platforms. More recordings may be expected in 2022, with her newly found set band members, Rohan Mostert on Guitar, Wesley Ward on Guitar, Zadelhoff on Bass and Reino Stols on Drums.

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082 790 8429

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Bernice is a longtime singer/songwriter with a background in classical guitar. Her primary genre is folk pop/rock, but she enjoys dabbling in different musical styles. Her sound has been compared to the styles of Michelle Branch, Ingrid Michaelson, Natalie Imbruglia, and the like. She is originally from Sycamore, IL and now resides in the Nashville, TN area with her husband and their baby girl. Her debut album, “Save Me,” was released in 2020, displaying her unique style of infectious melodies and intricate lyricism. Her leading single, “Left Behind,” was featured internationally on Radio Alfa in Salerno, Italy. In 2021 she released two singles: “Down,” which was featured in the UK publication, Stargazer Music Magazine, where it received a stellar review, and “Free of You,” which surpassed her previous releases in streams and quickly became her most popular track – that is, until 2022, with the release of “Little Fires.” This track and music video reached over 15k streams and 500+ views, respectively, in just a little over 2 months, and it has had airplay on numerous radio stations worldwide. It also made the Top Ten for “Best Alternative Song” in the World Songwriting Awards – Spring. Recently Bernice was also featured on the cover of Artenzza Music Magazine, in which she did an interview about her relationship with music and songwriting.

Americana/Folk songwriters Marlo and Mark hope their music makes an emotional connection with their listeners. Marlo Hower and Mark Minges released their first album, “Clarity,” in December 2019 followed by their second album, “Brighter Days” in February 2021. Their music is rich in storytelling based on real-life people and situations they have experienced over the courses of their lives. Marlo is the mother of two grown sons and what she terms two “borrowed” daughters. She grew up in Wisconsin where she began singing at age three.. Marlo also loved to write poetry . But it took until the one-time Neuromuscular Therapist’s children were raised–when she and her husband, Keith, moved to Florida–to return to her musical roots. She participated in a singing competition arranged by Mark who was looking for a lead singer and potential writing partner. Mark grew up in the San Francisco Bay area with an early love of music. He began playing guitar at 9 years old and by age 14 he was playing in bay area bands. At 17, he followed his dream to Texas where he played with three bands for almost 25 years. Then he started an oil analysis business in Indianapolis and did that for 22 years. After he sold the business, he “retired” to Florida with wife, Susan, where he re-focused on his love of music, guitar playing and composing.

The Sixsters is a band of five talented girls between the ages of 12 and 17. This band knows how to rock with their own songs at a high quality level. “The Sixsters” was formed in the spring of 2018 by a drummer in a small town in the Kyiv region. At the beginning, all band members lived in different cities and were of different ages. However, one thing connected them all – the endless desire to play rock music. This band went through the time of getting to know each other, rehearsing for hours, also conflicts. But, despite all the difficulties, these girls performed on the main stage called “Sofiyskaya Square” in the capital of Ukraine, performing their own songs under the direction of renowned Ukrainian artists. Some time later the band began to write more and more songs, and in 2019-2020 the girls managed to play over 40 amazing and unforgettable shows, including successful festivals in Ukraine. During this time there were changes in a band, but this only helped the girls grow as musicians and learn life lessons. At the end of 2020, the girls performed an hour-long program on stage, consisting entirely oftheir own songs. There are also music videos for some of these songs. The band took part in various television and radio programs. The desire to write songs grew and so they spent more and more hours rehearsing in their studio, where the band used to record songs. Due to the pandemic in 2020-2021, the year proved difficult for “The Sixsters” as well. Despite this, the girls tried to spend more time practicing and focusing more on creating songs and recording albums. In 2021, the number of songs written exceeded 30. Also, this year “The Sixsters” won a music competition held by the famous Ukrainian rock band “Antytila”. As a result, “The Sixters” got the opportunity to go on the stadium tour with “Antytila” (scheduled for May 2022) to perform on the biggest stages of Ukraine. But in February, when the band had ambitious plans, Russia started the war. Some girls had to flee the country, others sat in air raid shelters under fire from the Russian occupiers. It seemed like the band had completely broken up as nobody knew what to expect. However, every girl believed that one day we would meet again. At the moment they all live all over Europe and no one knows what will happen. In June 2022, after five months of war and without seeing each other, the girls finally met and started playing again! They met in a German town called Essen, where their drummer currently lives. During the first rehearsal, the band managed to create and record a new song. Love of music and friendship helped ‘The Sixsters’ reunite! Now the girls’ mission is to support Ukraine and show that it is an independent country by playing their own songs!

Mike Milan Dedic grew up in the west end of Toronto, Ontario Canada. Mike started playing guitar at the age of 12, and he is completely self taught. Influences: Too many to fully list! Some of the main influences are: Uli Roth; Rhodes; Van Halen; Ritchie Blackmore; and Malmsteen. Single Releases: Energy – August 12, 2021, Run – May 12, 2020, Shall We Dance Too? – 2019, Launch (Re-Launch) – 2018, Escape – 2017. Album Releases: Mike Milan Dedic – Self Titled – 2014, Fingerfood album – 1995 (Marshmallow Records), The Pleasure’s Yours – 1987 Axis Records (Vinyl Release)

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1iLGblIUUV27H4k6Ccqt-g

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mike-Milan-Dedic/100005652195327

Links: ‎https://music.apple.com/us/album/energy-single/1580690268

https://www.deezer.com/fr/album/251263352

Shawn Adam Williams has found his newfound sound of blues, and he’s ready to keep going on his musical journey. Shawn Adam Williams was born in Atlanta on January 23rd, 1987, his mother; Patricia Williams-Perdue, his father; Carlos Vinson Williams, and his sister; Shana Williams. After graduating from Tri-Cities High School at 18, back in 2005. He started singing at the age of 8 in 1995, the first instrument he had in school was a violin. In middle school, he’s singing the middle school chorus, he’s singing tenor. And now, at 35, his newfound success keeps floating. His musical influences on blues: Buddy Guy, James Cotton, Charlie Musselwhite, James Harman, and Howlin’ Wolf. He’s discovered to play harmonica, and he was getting better and better. On top of it, he wrote original songs such as Mrs. Mojo; he has won his first award at the LDM Music Awards, Motor City Woman, Anyway You Want It For My Love, Miss High Roller, and Mama Magnolia. He was nominated for 6 Josie Music Awards, 5 ISSA Awards, a Gran Royal Music Award nomination, 2 LDM Music Award nominations, and 2 IAIA Golden Kayak Awards. He wants to form his own blues band real soon in the near future. Shawn was the best of the best in independent music, through it all, his musical colleagues, family, friends, and fans still got continuous love and support. Also, he wants to collaborate on some artists like Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar, Joanna Connor, Larkin Poe, and many others in the near future. Check out his social media accounts below:

https://www.facebook.com/MrWilliams2021

https://www.twitter.com/southerncroon

https://www.instagram.com/croonerofthesouth

Madison Mueller’s newest Single “Sweet Bitterness” gets 3300 requests in one day on New Zealand’s “Galaxy 107 FM” Radio. Madison was honored with 5 ISSA, and 5 Josie Music Awards (JMA’s) Nominations this year! Madison received the Rising Star of the Year Award from the ISSA’s, becoming her 4th ISSA award in 3 years. Her newest single “Sweet Bitterness” was nominated for song of the year at 4 different indie award shows! Furthermore, Madison says, “I did an hour-long interview with the DJ’s on Galaxy FM, in New Zealand, during which they told me that “Sweet Bitterness” had over 3300 requests that day, and “Got This Way” had 1300 requests! They had just begun playing them that week, it was a total shock to hear that there were so many people asking to hear my music, just in that day alone!” Madison has also been busy with interviews, having 6 magazine articles in 2021, 2 in print, and many more with radio stations! “Getting the requests for interviews is really amazing and I appreciate how lucky I am that I have those opportunities! It definitely helps with the motivation to keep writing and releasing new music!” Speaking of new music, Madison has been working on new songs since the release of “Sweet Bitterness” and is working towards a spring release date! The songwriter states, “It has been a tough year creatively for me, but some inspiration has been happening and I hope my new music will be enjoyed by my current supporters as well as new ones! You’re always concerned with a new release, especially when you’re still figuring out who you are musically!”. Keep track of Madison’s new releases and live show dates on her socials or her website.

ISSA – https://issasongwriters.com/

Galaxy 107fm Radio – http://www.galaxyfm.co.nz/

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/2M2V8Dw0oof60wjXZ8WcLf

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/maddiemakesmusic77/

Website – http://www.maddiemakesmusic.com

Press Kit – http://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/madisonmueller

Twitter – https://twitter.com/_maddiemueller_

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/maddiemakesmusic

Brazilian duo New Unity, the brainchild of Gabriel Frangetto (also known as ‘Fran’) and drummer Vitor Emanuel are back with their new single “Feel Again”. Having originally started as a solo artist, Fran formed New Unity to fully discover the sound he wanted to create. Fran explains: “I felt that I needed a band, the entire EP demanded it and already knew the right person to bring it to the public. We met at a music school that we were working on and studying, we had that passion for music and we wanted to do that for the rest of our lives”. For New Unity, speaking through songs is the best way to show how you feel and to understand how others feel. “Music is the universal language, everybody understands”. “Feel Again” once again demonstrates the duo’s pop exploits and ability to create musically rich, emotionally driven but also naturally commercial, infectiously catchy music. “Feel Again” brings together a backdrop of shimmering synths with live guitar, bass and punchy electronic beats under Fran’s melancholic vocal delivery and intensely emotive, relatable lyricism. Speaking about the meaning behind the single, Fran explains: “Feel Again is about giving yourself so much to someone who does not feel the same about you and how hard it is to let it go.” A duo with a lot of promise and a striking ability to create moving alternative-pop tunes, New Unity’s upcoming single “Feel Again” is due for release 22nd July.

Hong Kong electro-pop artist XTIE released brand new single ‘Spaceship’ this month. An echo to her debut single ‘Flower Town’, ‘Spaceship’ is a happier, younger, and freer-sounding song about finding inner peace and escapism. A contrast to the seemingly naivety of ‘Flower Town’, ‘Spaceship’ takes on a more mature approach in recognizing the difficulty that lies in escaping from the bigger problems in life. ‘I was so frustrated and felt so helpless in everything happening around the world, global warming, policies, the war. I wanted to jump on a spaceship and leave the world behind’ says XTIE. ‘Lyrically I use the perspective of an Alien who lives in Earth for hundreds of years seeing humankind repeating history. The video for the single has been picked up by MTV Asia and shown on the Times Square Video wall in Hong Kong.