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In a world dominated by overnight internet sensations and one-hit-wonders, emerging star Ainsley Costello has her eyes set on creating a legacy that stands the test of time. Delicately delivered yet powerfully profound, Costello’s heartfelt and personal approach to lyricism translates into a seraphic, easily digestible, and heartwarming listening experience. At only 15, the Seattle native now based in Nashville released a strikingly diverse debut album titled ‘You Know I Am’ – on the surface, a collection of country pop songs but dig deeper and you’ll unravel a multitude of diverse influences that speak to the insecurities of today’s teen. In February 2020, Ainsley and her family relocated to Nashville. Throughout quarantine, Ainsley used this time to continue to write new material, releasing a song each month during her ‘Quarantine Singles’. Additionally, this provided an opportunity to meet and network with songwriters throughout Nashville and around the world.Ironically, after moving to Nashville (the country music capital of the world) in 2020, Ainsley pivoted towards a more pop-rock vibe through Nashville rock influences such as Paramore and Kings of Leon. During quarantine, she wrote with dozens of Nashville Row writers to pull together the equivalent of her second album. Released as singles every month throughout 2021 her sound has evolved. Ainlsey has clearly managed to take a strain of LA pop and bring it down south, turning heads and amassing a dedicated fanbase in the process.Ainsley cut her teeth performing in a variety of school talent shows and musical theater productions from the age of 7, and has since gone on to study piano, guitar, vocal performance, and songwriting. At just 15, Ainsley began taking classes at the prestigious Berklee College of Music while simultaneously working on her high-school finals. She graduated from high school at 16 and was accepted to the Berklee College of Music’s Business Degree program. She is now finishing up her sophomore year of college at Berklee, and still only 17.At a very young age, Ainsley has begun performing live with a full band of adult professional-level musicians and regularly holding down a 3-hour set of cover songs and originals at just 14. Prior to COVID-19, Ainsley impressively performed over 130 shows in 10 states. Notable performances included shows at NAMM 2019-2020 and Americana Fest 2019, and she was also involved with both The Voice and American Idol when she was just 13. At 14, Ainsley became one of Breedlove Guitars youngest endorsed artists and has also since been endorsed by Mackie Audio. Next up for Ainsley Costello is the release of her 24th all time single, “TYPE”. Described by some as a pivot to “pretty punk” Type echoes No Doubt and Paramore in this catchy, fun and upbeat song that pokes fun at the cliché “I don’t like the type… they type likes me.”You can learn more about Ainsley at ainsleycostello.com.

‘Darlin’ Why?’ is the first single off the long awaited DAMN GIRL! album from Nashville roots rocker Stacie Collins. Sporting a slam-bang rock ‘n’ roll band and a hard-core honky- tonk wail, Stacie Collins pushes the boundaries of rock, blues and country. A singer-songwriter and a bad-ass harmonica player in the style of Chicago Blues greats Little Walter and James Cotton, Collins has garnered a reputation for her high energy shows, diverse songwriting and unlike most chick-singers, they are not all about love and heartbreak. Based in Nashville, TN, Stacie is a road warrior having performed countless shows in the USA and Europe over the past few years and has even spawned a Japanese “Stacie Collins” tribute band. In addition to touring, Collins, along with her writing partner, husband, band mate Al Collins (Jason & The Scorchers) have written, recorded and released five records on her own label.

Big Tank D is an Award winning Artist, Song-writer, Producer, and Entrepreneur from San Antonio, Texas. Music has played a major part of his adolescent life, stemming from being a member of the local High School Band as well as his Catholic Church Choir. In 2021 he was Awarded “Male Artist of the Year” by Insanely Gifted Radio. He went on to release his Award winning Album titled ‘A Gift and A Curse’ dubbed one of the best Albums of 2021 by Insanely Gifted Radio.

Michelle Essence is Soul Singer, mother of four and daughter of two Veteran parents. As a child she would listen to her father DJ and Produce music. This curiosity inspired her to pursue her passion as a Singer-Songwriter. She has recently worked with Texas based Producers All Star, Kris Keyz and Keshawn Allen. These talented Producers helped mold her current distinct sound. When Michelle Essence sings she hopes that she can take you on a musical journey that brings you love, peace, energy and touches your soul.

Sweeter Than Sorrow is a solo project started 2021 by Mattias Wahlberg, from Gothenburg Sweden.

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Here Lies Wes is an Alternative rock band from Asheville Nc. Wes is one of wnc most talented vocalist and guitarists This past yr .. just signed with metal label WORMHOLEDEATH RECORDS.

The Naked Truth is Dina’s second studio album. Vocals recorded on her home island of Jersey during lockdown. Then sent to her team in Nashville to add musicians Thomm Jutz (Guitars) Scotty Sanders (Steel) Same Falle Keyboards bass and production. Remastered by Phil MacDonald in Jersey. The idea for the album came from the photo taken by her best friend Murielle Nicolas. Dina is also a DJ for Irish Country digital radio and her show The Pink Cowgirl goes out 3 times a week. She won Gold International Female songwriter of the year in 2022 and Silver for International female album of the year The Naked Truth. Song 1 on album written by wesley Taylor and produced by Ger O Brien Ireland.

Wayne Hallett is a singer/songwriter/musician originally from Rock County, WI, who paid his dues playing the Midwest club circuit in the Classic Rock bands Starstruck, and Paradox, then later in an acoustic duo and acoustic single act. Wayne learned much from his bandmates and other fellow musician friends while assisting them with their recording projects and gigs as well. During periodic breaks from the gypsy lifestyle, he began concentrating on composing his own songs and developing his own vocal and guitar playing style. Wayne made the big move to the Nashville, TN area in the early Nineties where he performed at songwriter’s nights, resumed revamped incarnations of an acoustic duo and his acoustic single act, co-wrote with other artists, and recorded demos of his own material. Jangled Web is the tile of his full length CD comprised of ten cool original guitar-driven melodic Pop/Rock songs, completed July, 2011. It reportedly contains “Plenty of strong & clever lyrics, catchy riffs & pleasant harmonies.” Listeners have also alleged that Wayne and his music have an “Excellent tone & great vibe.” The individual tracks could be described as Adult Alternative/Janglepop/Powerpop or Pop/Rock with hints of Beatles, Moody Blues, Eagles, and Tom Petty influences. Jangled Web is available in both CD and download format at the usual Internet outlets including ITunes, CDBaby, Amazon, etc. Wayne’s current projects include shaping material for a new album project, demo sessions, co-writing, playing live in the area, and striving to get radio airplay, and TV, radio, and movie soundtrack placement for his songs. His latest single The Long Road Out Of Nashville was just released in July 2022.

The time has come for a new sound to emerge through the watered down candy pop verses clouded with a silver lining of plastic noise. Beck Black’s new album “Hollywood Blvd” captures the enigmatic journey of sonic characters personified by a plethora of multi-genre versions of Rock n Roll. Each song is a sonic testimony to a new era with the title track “Hollywood Blvd”, a love letter to LA. The lyrics paint gritty glam images of both Hollywood and Rock music like graffiti written on the walls. The tides turn on track 2 with the song “Puppet Show”. Whispers of Kate Bush can be heard in this track with synth reminiscent of “the Cure”. As the album progresses into a New Wave universe, “She’s A Ok” sizzles with electricity taking you from the hustle and bustle of the city streets to the melodic, sometimes melancholy mystique of the desert. Beck Black writes with an ergonomic intensity based upon real life experiences. “Dirty Lil Angel’ finds us in the desert and transforms us to the sea with a Nirvana-esc alternative emotional edge. Guitar licks from the hands of Mo Matatquin swell around the sonic tides splashed by the instinctually tribal percussion of world touring drummer, Adam Alt. Together, with Black’s bass guitar and multi-layered synths, the trio swings to new heights. Ms. Black’s vocals carry a nostalgic sense with the air of futurity. With the song “Transmission”, Siousxie Sioux and the era of Post Punk come to a flashy fruition. Lastly, “Life’s a Circus”, billows with classical harpsichord melodies. The sound is sculptured by a mosaic Mozart like waltz dancing around metallic psychedelic undertones in unison. “Life’s a Circus” was written by Beck Black when she moved in with friend, Adam Alt, leading to the musical pair becoming band mates. The album’s journey ends on a high note with the lyrics “stand up for the applause that is at the end.” “Hollywood Blvd” will take you on a journey through the eyes of Beck Black whilst living in the historic Whitely Heights of Hollywood. During that time, inspiration sprung forth by the frenetic star-clad concrete paradise of Hollywood Blvd. A new dawn is upon us. See where this album takes you and decide for yourself…

Melis is back with the next release from her debut album ‘I Still Write Songs About You’. Someday describes the dream of one day in the future being able to have some sort of friendly relationship even after things have been painful and difficult in the relationship that was. The song tries to focus on the good things that you had in the past, and carry that into a positive future, and that no matter what happens, the love you had will never be gone.(regardless of whether you find yourself back as friends or not). It is a poppy ballad that really captures Melis diverse talent for songwriting and melodies. In the lead up to the release of this track Melis is appearing on LINDMO this month. The biggest TV Talk Show in Norway. She has also had support from Nitimen, the biggest radio show in her native country. Someday is slated for release on 16th September.