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SHE LOVES 2 SHOP an Alternative Rock Album, the self titled debut by SHE LOVES 2 SHOP. Recorded over the course of several years at the Wigzrecords Media Studio near Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Producer Rollo Wigz after much experimentation, trial and error completed the 13 song compilation. We now enjoy the fruits of the many early morning sometimes late night and what seemed like 24/7 recording , mixing and mastering sessions. The rewards are these recordings forged out of a labour of LOVE. It took faith and dedication to create the vision inspired by the guiding hand of the One Almighty. This Debut Album release is the fulfillment of a Million and One decisions. Which hopefully one day looking back will be the first of many musical statements to come. The Artist and Producer Rollo Wigz provides all performances of Guitars, Bass, Drums, Synths , and Vocals . All Songs written, arranged , recorded, mixed , edited and mastered by Rollo Wigz. SHE LOVES 2 SHOP comes from the heart and hands of One Man.

Mariem Dabboussi is a Tunisian classical guitarist, composer and sound engineer. She studied cinema and audiovisual. Then, she studied music and musicology in the higher Institute of Music in Tunis. Later, she started to write songs which were about mental health issues and after that, she switched to the classical music composition.

Kaysha Louvain is a Retro-Pop/Country artist based in South Wales. Having learnt her craft over 10 years playing and writing music in various bands, Kaysha has developed her unique sound into what it is today. Drawing heavily on her Welsh roots, her parents 80s and 90s record collection and her love of country music. With a spectacular voice, powerful stage presence, songwriting skills to the fore, and a band and production worthy of her talent, Kaysha wears her influences firmly on her sleeve which is derived from her fondness of the honesty of country music. Her latest music has been compared to the likes of Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, and Chrissie Hynde.

David Findley (songwriting, vocals, guitars) and Marc Reynolds (everything else and mixing to boot!) formed The Vulcan Straight just prior to lockdown, recording all the demos for their spectacular debut album in their respective homes, sharing online until each song was completed. Says David: “Marc and I met up whilst in a rock covers band in Llandrindod Wells. I was trying to get an originals band together at that time and Marc came in on that. We played a few gigs with a local drummer, but I disbanded that line up to enable us to play a wider variety of our songs. ” With many broadcasts by BBC Introducing Hereford and Worcester to their credit, the Straight brand is out there already, and this album will put rocket fuel in the tank. Mastered by world-renowned multiple gold record engineer Adam Fuest at his Twin Peaks Studio, ‘The Vulcan Straight’ sounds so fine, spanning the schooled, sophisticated Americana of opener ‘The Riffer’, through the Beatlesque ‘Walk Away’, onward through the purist pop rock of ‘See You In The Morning’, all the way to hard rocking closer ‘Stone Cold Man’. Played with professionalism and passion bespeaking experience and insight, slick,sleek, and suited to ears loving classic rock from all eras, but especially the heights of the Seventies – but killingly contemporary – this debut is a songwriting masterclass, melodic deep dive, and mixing and mastering achievement. Featuring artwork by accomplished Welsh artist – and member of outstanding SWND act Horse Trader, Paul Battenbough – SWND is very proud to release it indeed.

Laura Jazmyn, only just 18, is SWND’s discovery of 2021, a remarkably gifted young singer-songwriter from South Wales. Catching the ears of SWND as the long sleep of lockdown was lifting, ‘Ride or Die’ comprises six new, original tracks recorded by Laura with her superb band. Influenced by Amy Winehouse and Joria Smith, the half-dozen songs gracing this accomplished debut herald a new Welsh female artist with mainstream appeal rooted in a precocious ability. Says Laura, “I started writing my own music as Laura Jazmyn two years ago and I focus on creating music that tells the story of my memories and experiences.”‘Ride Or Die’ is not your average debut. Laura’s soaring vocals, sense of melody and composition, and intimate lyrics bring you into the world a young Welsh recording artist with her creative future in front of her, this EP being her foothold there, full of conviction, honesty, hope and heart.

Often being described as a cross between Paul McCartney & Paul Simon with one foot still in the magical sounds of the sixties you’d be forgiven for thinking that The Village (or Phil Matthews to his friends) was the hero of that now world famous Kinks song about preservation ! Well he’s not ! But the music that Phil makes is being preserved, or saved and celebrated, because on the September issue of Rock’n’Reel magazine one of his songs will be featured on the free cover-mounted CD !Taken from his latest critically acclaimed album, Winds Of Change, Phil’s song ‘Looks Like It’s Friday Again’ will be there for you all to listen to. Carefully selected by a process of voodoo and the roll of a dice by the artist himself – the song is a tale of a lonely fella leftbehind while his mates went down the pub after arriving back home late from Glasgow (any resemblance to actual events in Phil’s life is purely accidental we’re told)To contact Phil for interviews, gigs or even to buy his music : www.thevillage.me.uk 07788 618041

Johnny Unconscious And The Knockouts is the ongoing project of Tampa, FL based producer/songwriter Johnny Unconscious. Johnny started playing and writing music in upstate NY. He spent the early 90’s in LA going to school for music production and ended up running a busy project studio in Brooklyn from 2001 to 2014. Drawing on songs from his library as well as some new creations, he enlists the talent of vocalists from around the world . A different singer for each song. All the songs are well crafted with specific attention allotted to the lyrics, either telling a story or evoking something that is very relatable. Nothing is random. And as you read this the next album is already in the works. Enjoy.

Peter Kalivas (San Diego/Orlando) was a semi-finalist on NBC-TVs “The VOICE”. He has sung On Broadway, as a Featured singer on National/International Tours for the Rhythm & Blues, Vocal & Rock N’ Roll Halls of FAME, Dick Clark/Ryan Seacrest productions for ABC & NBC-TV, vocal tracks for music producers of a wide variety of diverse styles and genres and covered background vocals for Patti Labelle in Concert.
Peter LOVES to Collaborate on new projects so hit him up!

Beat Bakery are an up and coming Dance Pop act, from London. They
are releasing their debut single “Paradise” featuring the spectacular
talented Milena, an established funky jazz artist also based in London.
Available for streaming on Friday 27th August 2021
Pre – Save NOW:
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Beat Bakery create uplifting and refreshing, summer drenched electro
house vibes. They are known for their memorable melodies that you
can’t stop singing. They complete the recipe by channeling commercial
pop sensibilities to perfect this refreshing combination of genres,
designed to get the dance floor grooving. Fusing this vision with the
sunshine vibes that Milena brings to the mix, this collaboration is
waiting for you and your friends to hit the beach and come out in the
sunshine!