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  • Alex Miller

    Alex Miller is a bonafide torch-carrying champion of traditional Country music, with an arresting voice, an infectious personality and charm to spare. Everything about Alex is exciting; he is wholesome and inspiring – with a baby face and an eager enthusiasm – and an air of explosive expectation surrounds him. This young man is going places … quickly … and his loyal fans are rushing to follow as his career takes another leap forward. Launched to global audiences during American Idol, Season 19, Alex is now happily reaping the benefits of that exposure. In a very short amount of time, he’s taken the stage at the Ryman Auditorium, performed at multiple high-profile State Fairs, (Kentucky, New York, Wisconsin, Washington), and opened for Hank, Jr, Josh Turner, Lee Brice, Rhonda Vincent and Shenandoah. Alex has been named Texas Roadhouse Artist of the Month (October 2021) and is set to sing a duet with Bluegrass superstar Rhonda Vincent for an upcoming Lee Greenwood Tribute concert. “My life has done a complete 360-degree-turnaround,” Alex reflects. “Crazy, but good. It’s like I went to bed one night and woke up the next day and I was kinda sorta famous,” he says with a laugh. “It’s amazing and folks have been incredible.” The biggest change for Miller is his signing to Nashville-based Billy Jam Records and the opportunities that brings. His first album, produced by noted Nashville songwriter and respected industry veteran Jerry Salley, is now complete and is due for release early next year. The project’s first single, “Don’t Let The Barn Door Hit Ya,” is a classic Western Swing tune that is sure to resonate with Alex’s fans – and set the stage for even more great music to come. “Oh man, cutting the album was unreal,” Alex reflects. “Working with Jerry was awesome, and the label folks have been great. I am flat out thrilled to be working with them and I’m feeling really good about the path forward.” The statement is made with a quiet confidence; at 6’5” Miller isn’t a typical teen. He’s been performing professionally since the age of seven, progressing steadily from shows in and around his hometown of Lancaster, Kentucky to larger markets, including appearing on the stages of the Dolby Theatre, Lucas Oil Stadium, WoodSongs, Renfro Valley, Lincoln Jamboree and more. His expressive voice and traditional approach to song – ala early George Strait or mid-career Haggard – brought early success. His skill with guitar and lap steel is evident on stage, but he also plays ukulele, bass and banjo. Before Idol he was building a name for himself as the young newcomer to watch, but that slow and steady approach ended when Alex auditioned for AI producers last fall. “I was just so honored to be accepted onto the show,” Alex admits. “Things just exploded, and it was all a little hard to believe.” Miller floored the judges with his original song (and debut single) “I’m Over You So Get Over Me,” and Luke Bryan was so impressed that he even jumped on the stage with Alex for an impromptu run at the Merle Haggard classic, “Big City.” Bryan also invited Alex to join him at the Grand Ole Opry, and that appearance is in the works. Miller aced several performances before exiting the show during the “Showstoppers Round.” The end of his American Idol journey was just the beginning for Alex, who is ready, willing and able to see how far he can take this road – and the Billy Jam deal puts him miles ahead – again. Miller’s days begin early: there are band rehearsals, interviews with outlets from around the world, travel to performances and the gigs themselves. In between, Alex still manages to find time to curate his Weekly Wednesday Facebook Video and help his Grandpa around the family cattle farm whenever he’s home. His days end “late” and “usually in the hot tub,” he admits with a laugh. It’s a killer schedule – but for Miller, it is the stuff of dreams. For a young man who was raised with the workaday rigors of a running farm and learned comportment from FFA competitions, he has the outlook and the grit needed to succeed. He also has the talent – and anyone who doubts that simply hasn’t met Alex Miller.

  • Acid Claw

    Formed in 2020, ACiD CLAW began writing music that didn’t stick to conventional ideology. Their musical approach is a combination of their tenacious lust for ‘out of the box’ thinking alongside a mantra of ‘anything goes’. With roots in metal and punk, ACiD CLAW soon found they had created their own special kind of monster; a combination of genres, a unique approach and an ambitious zeal which, when all added to the melting pot, culminated in their debut release “Horror Comic”. ACiD CLAW birthed “Horror Comic” over the Summer of 2021. Recorded at the acclaimed Old Cider Press Studio under the expert gaze of Dave Draper, their debut album has had a rapturous reception amongst their musical peers and crowds alike. This album meant something – it means everything, in fact. “Horror Comic” is an expression of the amalgamation of a year of disruption, a lifetime of inspiration and, most poignantly, it is a personal requiem for singer and guitarist David Anderson’s late grandfather, who was his greatest supporter in life and music. ACiD CLAW are now firmly established. They are unleashing their creation, performing live throughout the UK and quickly gaining notoriety. ACiD CLAW are set to twist some melons and take the alternative scene by storm.

  • Underworld Assassins

    We are what we like to call “dark rap” from Louisville, KY, combining elements of rap and metal. We don’t sing about typical mainstream rap topics and prefer to keep our music about life, emotions and events.

  • Asko Argillander & The Blue Flame

    In the time-tested tradition of everyone from Elvis to Hanoi Rock’s to it grooving, hard hitting drum beats, heartfelt lyrics and vocalist`s uniquely tinted powerful singing style, smoothly and blazing driving bass and the massive melodic guitar licks that lay foundation for this band awesome rock sound.

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  • National Milk Bar

    National Milk Bar are an intriguing electronic pop duo consisting of Sash & Chuzz. NMB formed out of the Covid pandemic. The pair had met and enjoyed playing together while fronting Welsh ska band Cartoon Violence, which has played live venues across the UK and Europe. Chuzz began creating music at home while people couldn’t get out and perform and asked Sash to contribute to them and so NMB was formed. Chuzz offers interesting songwriting, with piano and synth hooks at the heart, along with lyric writing and his distinctive vocals. Sash offers her intimate vocal style, lyric writing, and the occasional blast of sax. NMB’s style is electronic pop with an 80’s vibe along with an occasional more mellow, acoustic, and stripped back side that can be seen, certainly live. There are nods to bands like Depeche Mode, Human League and Yazoo giving the familiar sound a sparkling and modern feel. While there’s not been much opportunity for live appearances just yet, the pair has managed to play at Landed Festival and at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre between lockdowns which were well-received.

  • Neil Marsden

    Neil Marsden is a singer songwriter from Chorlton in Manchester who has a passion for creating melody with a strong lyrical content.

  • The Fairgreen Band

    The Fairgreen Band, a folk rock, father/son-in-law duo from Norfolk in the UK. We are Paul Austin (lead vocals, acoustic guitar) and Oli Mortham (electric guitar, bass, drums, backing vocals). We’re inspired by The Beatles, The Waterboys, The War on Drugs and more. We’ve just released a new 10-track album ‘Hell Is Other People’, and we thought we’d share the two lead singles – ‘Don’t Give a Damn’ and ‘Depth of Hollow’ – with you. Here are all our various social and streaming links https://linktr.ee/thefairgreenband.

  • Skuff Micksun

    Skuff Micksun is about as authentic as it gets. From his honest lyrics, urgent vocals, and unforgettable melodies, you will surely be encapsulated by his sound. There is something to be said about music you can feel and there’s no shortage of feeling here. His live performances are a world of their own, bringing you up close and personal with intimate performances that will leave you wanting more. This is only the beginning for Skuff and his timeless music so stay tuned!

    And below is my socials and website. Skuffmicksun.com TikTok: @Skuffmicksun IG : @skuffmicksunart Facebook: Facebook.com/skuffmicksun

  • Zac Clejan

    Violinist, vocalist, hip hop/trap producer and Atlanta native, Zac Clejan has been playing music since the age of 2, when he first picked up a violin. Classically trained by the 2nd chair in the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and inspired by the city’s burgeoning Hip Hop scene, Clejan began writing violin and rap songs at an early age. He took a break from making music to attend Business School at The University of Georgia, where he earned a degree in Marketing and an internship in Los Angeles, California. It was there he began working on his dream to become ‘The Trap Violinist’. Combining heavy hitting hip hop production with melodic violin elements, he blends the two with the use of his voice. This unique style of music has helped him grow a following of over 400,000 followers on TikTok. His first single ‘Rollercoaster’, was released in 2019, followed by his first Instrumental album ‘String Beats Vol 1’ with collaborator Ohd Beats. His song “Lets Go”, which is a remake of a song with the same name by Trick Daddy and Lil Jon, went viral on Tik Tok in 2019, & his first solo EP “The Way That I Fiddle” was released in 2020. Clejan has since put out a number of singles, and has an album releasing IM IN CHARGE March 18, 2022. To date he has amassed over 700,000 plays on Spotify, and releases music monthly. You can find him on all socials @thetrapviolinist. Listen closely. It will stir your inner fire.