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With 1+ Million Streams, Multi-Award Nominated Vancouver’s KELLY & GIBSON Share Affinity for Music on Debut EP

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Jul 27, 2020

With 1+ Million Streams, Multi-Award Nominated Vancouver’s KELLY & GIBSON Share Affinity for Music on Debut EP

With their music sitting at well over one+ million plays across platforms, multi-award nominated and MTV-featured Canadian pop artists Kelly & Gibson continue to fête their debut EP, Affinity, as recently announced semi-finalists in the 2020 Unsigned Only Music Competition.

The four-track album’s most recent single, 2020’s “Get This Right,” was the second song the Vancouver-based duo of Chris Kelly and Nicole Gibson penned for the project, and speaks volumes on the album’s thematic muse.

“In general, we were very inspired by relationships for this EP,” they offer. “We wrote ‘Get This Right,’ in particular, after a night spent talking with friends for hours about past relationships we all had, current long-term ones we were in, and what makes relationships work in the long run.”

“This song is about how people come into relationships with scars from past loves and life experiences,” Kelly adds of the track. “It’s about how a big part of relationships are just learning how to coexist with those things in each other.”

“Relationships aren’t a fairytale,” Gibson nods. “They aren’t easy, but the good ones are worth the work and the hard conversations in the long run.

“Getting through those things with someone, and being able to move on, is really what makes the magic happen.”

Nominated as Kelly & Gibson for an Independent Music Award and semi-finalists in the International Songwriting Competition, the pair first met in Montreal while each manning merch tables for their respective self-fronted bands.

Dubbed ‘Gemini pop’ for their ‘two voices that work as fraternal twins mirroring, supporting and splitting from each other,’ the creative connection was near-instant, and it wasn’t long before they began collaborating on covers and original songwriting — as showcased on their burgeoning YouTube channel.

MTV quickly caught notice and rewarded them with a feature; Creative BC’s Amplify program soon followed suit, and provided a foundation for the two to release their breakout EP and video for single, “Chasing Feelings,’ — which was announced this month as an official semi-finalist at the 2020 Unsigned Only Music Competition.

Speaking of the “Chasing Feelings” video, you’d never guess by looking at it that its production orbited just outside of the city’s by-law. “We initially filmed in a public park, and it took us about three hours to set up,” they recall. “But we didn’t have a filming permit.

“We were inspired by ‘chasing the good feelings,’ and just went for it! But we only got one 20-minute shot before the shoot was shut down by the cops.”

Ever resourceful, they literally took it home and completed the shoot in their apartment; the result is a confetti-piñata-bubble-balloon blast of eye-candy set to their signature musical magnetism, and a grade-a example of what keeps audiences coming back for more (and more).

Affinity features “Chasing Feelings,” “Get This Right,” “Why Do We Love Like This” and “World On Fire,” and is available now.

Greatest Hits – One of The Longest Running Albums in UK Top 100 With 900 Weeks On Chart

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Jul 26, 2020

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Greatest Hits – One of The Longest Running Albums in UK Top 100 With 900 Weeks On Chart

Not content with being the UK’s best-selling album of all time, Queen’s Greatest Hits album has achieved another impressive chart milestone this week.

The retrospective, originally released in 1981, has passed 900 weeks on the Official Albums Chart Top 100 (currently at 901 weeks), making it only the third album to do so.

Queen’s Greatest Hits sits behind Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1984 hits album Legend on 933 weeks and ABBA’s Gold – the longest-running UK Top 100 album ever – on 949 weeks as the only albums with more than 900 weeks on the chart.

Queen’s Greatest Hits debuted at Number 2 in 1981 and rose to Number 1 the following week, spending four weeks at the summit. View its week-by-week chart run here.

As you might have deduced from its title, the album features Queen’s big hits up to 1980, including chart-topper Bohemian Rhapsody and Top 10s Killer Queen, You’re My Best Friend, Somebody To Love, We Are The Champions and We Will Rock You.

The album has regularly appeared in the Top 100 in recent years and received an added boost in 2018 following the release of the Queen/Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. At the time of writing the collection is in the Official Albums Chart Top 20 at Number 16.

The 900-week feat lands around the same time the band celebrate 50 years since their first London gig, on July 18 1970 at Imperial College. Earlier this month Royal Mail released a series of commemorative stamps to mark the occasion.

Gracie and Rachel Announce Hello Weakness, You Make Me Strong – Out September 18th via Righteous Babe Records

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Jul 26, 2020

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Gracie and Rachel Announce Hello Weakness, You Make Me Strong – Out September 18th via Righteous Babe Records

Today, Gracie and Rachel announce their hotly anticipated sophomore album Hello Weakness, You Make Me Strong, a cathartic near-psychological sonic exploration through the mind that will be released September 18th via Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Records. The alchemic pairing of keyboardist-vocalist, Gracie Coates, and violinist, Rachel Ruggles, celebrate today’s announcement with the release of the compelling visual companion to album cut, “Underneath”. The video finds the duo (who FLAUNT call “the epitome of harmonious duality”) stripping away layer upon layer until they are down to their exposed bare essence; each article of clothing representing the superficial narratives that falsely define who we think we’re supposed to be, covering up the core of our existences.

Balancing starkness with ornateness, dark with light, beautiful freedom with crippling fear, and universal clarity with vulnerable specificity, Hello Weakness, You Make Me Strong is a collection forged in the fires of personal growth that rings clearly with an overarching message of empowerment. Over the ten tracks, strings swirl and pop with pizzicato accents, vocals weave together with angelic harmony, and ethereal melodies carry lyrics which read like a poetic exorcism.

Learning to wield your supposed flaws as a tool for triumph is the heart of the album; it’s explored in-depth on tracks like “Ideas” (which NPR spotlighted on a recent episode of All Songs Considered and Atwood Magazine called an “empowering reflection on deconstruction as a means of progress”), “Sidelines” (an ode to taking ownership of and finding pride in your own thoughts), “Undo” (a Socratic reflection on the power of knowing nothing as a way to learn everything), and “Trust” (partially inspired by the #MeToo movement, focused on the process of learning to speak your own language, believe in your instincts, and write your own narrative).

“Making this record was equal parts frustrating and fulfilling,” said Gracie about the creation of the album. “We had to ask each other some tough questions, let go of our egos in the process of answering those questions, and find the ways in which our weaknesses can give us strength. We pushed one another to keep going when we weren’t sure we could, and we tried to stay steadfast in that mission.”

Rachel added that “this record helped us get through our relationship, our counterproductive internal dialogues and our subsequent stunted output, and it truly guided us in these ways to be more open. The record really knows a lot more about communication and perseverance than we do, and for that we’re so grateful.”

The journey from high school juniors assigned to work together on a school project to beloved musical enchantresses who NPR has said, “mix pop and classical in stark, infectious ways” and “make unforgettable, surprising music,” has partially been defined by the chemistry between its two creators: Gracie bringing a free-spirited creativity to her songwriting that juxtaposes with the disciplined classical mindset of Rachel to create truly magical results.

Hello Weakness, You Make Me Strong
“Trust”
“Sidelines”
“Underneath”
“Stranger”
“Speak”
“Ideas”
“Floating”
“Listen”
“Undo”
“Around”
GRACIE AND RACHEL ONLINE

Nikki Yanofsky releases new album featuring Rod Temperton’s last song

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Jul 26, 2020

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Nikki Yanofsky releases new album featuring Rod Temperton’s last song

Nikki Yanofsky releases her latest studio album ‘Turn Down The Sound,’ a 10-track LP (eOne Music) that showcases Nikki’s independence and marks a newfound departure for her career as a young musician. Written at Warner/Chappell’s studios in NYC and produced by Zachary Seman and Roger Kleinman (Joey Bada$$, ASAP Rocky), ‘Turn Down The Sound’ fuses Nikki’s jazz-pop proclivity with hip-hop and R&B, making for a dynamic and tasteful range of tracks. The album also features the last two songs that esteemed songwriter Rod Temperton (“Thriller,” “Boogie Nights”) wrote before his passing.

Before her mentor and friend Rod Temperton passed away, it was discovered that “Bubbles”, the new single from ‘Turn Down The Sound,’ was still loaded onto his music production software, indicating that it was the last song he ever worked on.

“This song is the most special one on the entire album, says Nikki. “It means the most to me because Rod tailor made this song to fit my voice and attitude. It’s the best gift I’ve ever received. Also, it’s no coincidence that “Bubbles” sort of sounds like “Wobbles”, which is the nickname he had given me.”

Nikki recently created a SiriusXM’s At-Home Music Tutorial for album cut “Loner.” This fall, she will unveil an online masterclass at Berklee College of Music and release a mini masterclass at the GRAMMY Museum courtesy of the Experience Prudential Center.

American Songwriter says ‘Turn Down The Sound’ “reveals the artist Yanofsky was always meant to be” and Billboard described the single ‘Forget’ as a “self-confident anthem.”

‘TURN DOWN THE SOUND’ TRACK LIST
Loner
Turn Down The Sound
Sunshine
Forget
Nerve
High Note
Throwin’ Stones
Black Sheep
Bubbles
Owe It All

1-minute tip for artists: Award Shows.

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Jul 26, 2020

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Even if you’re not nominated, you can still win with your fans.

Five reasons to become a voiceover artist!

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Jul 26, 2020

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If you have ever seen an animated movie or cartoons, then you must have wondered whose Voice is being used in those movies. The audio used in the background of animated is termed as Voice over, and the professionals giving the Voiceover are known as Voice over artists or actors.

Voice over artists provides their Voice for different movies, advertisements, audiobooks, etc. Voice over artists holds great importance in the entertainment industry, which is growing at a rapid pace. There is a lot of scope in picking Voice overacting as a profession as it can give you a great career.

You will get to see the work of Voice over artists in almost every field, such as commercials, movies, cartoons, animated series, etc.There are numerous types of Voiceover works that you can do as a professional voice over artist and earn a handsome amount of money. Voice acting jobs are considered to have one of the best jobs in the entertainment world.

There are numerous reasons to work as a voiceover artist such as flexible working hours, work from home, fun work, good income, etc.There are many websites that allow you to learn more about Voice acting jobs. Some of the most outstanding benefits choosing Voiceover acting of a profession are as follows.

The surprise element

There are only a few such professionals where there is a surprise element which makes the job quite enjoyable and thrilling. Voiceover acting is one of such jobs as in it, you don’t know that for whom your Voice will be used, so there is always a surprise element. Voiceoversare used for cartoons as well as advertisements and serious stories.

So, you cannot predict that for which actor your Voice may be used or what character you may make memorable for a lifetime with your Voiceover acting.So, it makes Voice over acting one of the most fun jobs in the world.

Makes your highly versatile

Voiceover artists are asked to voice different types of characters who vary in gender, age, etc. There are different characters such as a king, animal, vehicle, the policeman that you may have to voice while working as a voiceover artist. The wide variety makes you versatile as you need to adjust your voice tones according to the demand of the character.

Adding to it, there are different situations a character faces, so you need to change the Voice according to the situation, which makes it easy for you to adjust to different situations and circumstances that life throws on you in real life.

Every day is a new day

While working a voiceover artist, every day is a new day as you get to do a new thing and give your Voice to a different character. It is quite different from the basic desk jobs in which you have to do the same work all day and every day. The new task each day doesn’t let you get bored and makes the job interesting.

You have the chance to make new changes to your Voice according to the needs and requirements of your job, which makes to work highly exciting and challenging. When a person has something new to do each day, then he works with full devotion and determination.

Opportunity to work with different people

If you get to see the same faces every day in your office, then you will obviously get bored after a certain period of time, but it is not the same case in Voice over acting jobs. As in this profession, you get to meet new people and see new faces each, which makes your day interesting and full of excitement.

There are numerous people involved with Voiceover actors, such as directors, producers, actors, etc.So, if you are working as a voiceover artist, then you will be able to create a lot of contacts in the industry, and it offers you an opportunity to meet different people on different days.

Earn money while having fun

Doing voiceovers is a fun thing to do as you get to give Voice to different types of charactersand use your Voice for different messages. Working as a voiceover artist is quite fun and exciting as doing voiceovers allows you to explore different stories and live different characters, which is quite a unique experience.

The cherry on the cake is that you get paid for this fun work and can earn a handsome amount of money to support yourself and your family. Everyone dreams of getting paid for having fun and enjoying your work, and Voice over acting allows you to turn this dream into reality and have a source of income.

Easy work from home

Another great advantage of working as a voiceover artist is that you get the option to work from home. It makes it quite convenient for you, as you can stay in your comfort and do your job. You have the script, and you simply have to record your Voice, and your job is done.c

Buddhist Monk Covers Judas Priest’s “Breaking the Law”

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Jul 26, 2020

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Buddhist Monk Covers Judas Priest’s “Breaking the Law”

And now, for something completely different, and awesome. A Buddhist monk – and sometime rock musician – Kossan performs Judas Priest’s classic Breaking the Law.

Bon Jovi 2020 set to release October 2, new single “Do What You Can” out today

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Jul 25, 2020

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Bon Jovi 2020 set to release October 2, new single “Do What You Can” out today

After being forced to cancel their world tour and delay a highly-anticipated album, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Bon Jovi announced today that their new album 2020 has officially been set for release on October 2, 2020 on Island Records.

Originally set for release on May 15, 2020 was a completed album with a breadth and depth of songwriting, titled for a challenging and pivotal election year. Along with all of America, Jon found himself unexpectedly experiencing a world-altering coronavirus pandemic, followed quickly by the staggering events of George Floyd’s death and the ensuing national movement for racial equality. He knew there was even more to say about 2020. Writing from a home studio, two new songs were born: “American Reckoning” and “Do What You Can” encompass these events and made the album a complete body of work.

“I am a witness to history,” said Jon Bon Jovi. “I believe the greatest gift of an artist is the ability to use their voice to speak to issues that move us.”

Well known for his extensive philanthropic work, Jon spent the initial quarantine days and weeks helping feed those in need at his JBJ Soul Kitchen Community Restaurant in Red Bank, NJ. Calling himself the “hall-of-fame dishwasher” at the restaurant, Jon was captured by his wife Dorothea in the photo below, which was later posted to social media with the caption “If You Can’t Do What You Do… Do What You Can.” The songwriter’s mind immediately went into action and a complete song was created the next day. In the spirit of togetherness that embodied the early days of quarantine, instead of releasing the complete song Jon asked fans to “write their verse” and tell their story. Jon sang the first verse and chorus and went on to receive thousands of fan-created verses, both heartbreaking and heartwarming, in a flood of responses across band socials with the #DoWhatYouCan hashtag.

“No band has stirred more empathy, articulated the feelings of uncertainty, and comforted fans with reassurance than the Jersey rockers in the first weeks of the outbreak,” USA Today said of the storied band’s impact during those historic weeks.

The final version of “Do What You Can,” written by Jon Bon Jovi, was performed acoustically for the first time on the star-studded Jersey4Jersey benefit special, raising $ 6 million for the state which was hard hit during the pandemic. In the weeks that followed, the full band was able to record the song in the studio and add it to the forthcoming album.

TRACKLISTING (with songwriter credits):
Limitless (Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Falcon, John Shanks)
Do What You Can (Jon Bon Jovi)
American Reckoning (Jon Bon Jovi)
Beautiful Drug (Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Falcon, John Shanks)
Story of Love (Jon Bon Jovi)
Let It Rain (Jon Bon Jovi)
Lower the Flag (Jon Bon Jovi)
Blood in the Water (Jon Bon Jovi)
Brothers in Arms (Jon Bon Jovi)
Unbroken (Jon Bon Jovi)

Grammy winner Tori Kelly’s new EP, Solitude, set for August 14 release

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Jul 25, 2020

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Grammy winner Tori Kelly’s new EP, Solitude, set for August 14 release

On August 14, Tori Kelly will release Solitude, a five-song EP that she recorded at home during quarantine. The two-time GRAMMY winner announced the track listing today and shared one of its five songs – her poignant version of Drake’s “Time Flies.”

“I’ve never been more thankful for my home studio than I have during this season of being quarantined,” says Tori Kelly. “In some ways, it felt like I was going back to my roots, when I would be in my room, making songs and posting covers on YouTube. A lot of change has happened since my last album, so it felt great to just freely write what was on my heart and be inspired by different stories. I had so much fun creating this EP and I’m excited to share this new chapter of my music.”

Tori penned three of the EP’s five tracks at home. After recording acoustic demos, she worked remotely with producers Monro, Spencer Stewart and Stint to complete “Value” and “Don’t Take Me Home.” On the funky, exuberant “Unbothered” – a much-needed dose of hope, looking to the good times ahead – she collaborated with writers Chloe George and Micah Premnath and producer Jorgen Odegard (Imagine Dragons, P!nk, Adam Lambert). The EP closes with the highly personal “Glad,” a soulful ballad that Tori wrote for her husband, producing and recording the song herself. See below for track listing.

Since making her debut with 2015’s Unbreakable Smile – a widely acclaimed album that entered the Billboard 200 at No. 2 – Tori Kelly has lit up the pop landscape with her breathtaking vocals and full-hearted songwriting, amassing nearly 2.5 billion combined global streams to date. With her 2018 passion project Hiding Place, the L.A.-based artist continued to captivate audiences and took home two prizes at the 2019 GRAMMY Awards: Best Gospel Album and Best Gospel Performance/Song for the hit single “Never Alone.” On her powerfully personal 2019 album, Inspired By True Events, Kelly offered up her bravest and most bracingly candid work to date. She supported the album with a 2019 U.S. tour and an early 2020 U.K. run.

With her 2020 European tour cut short due to COVID-19, Tori began collaborating with other artists online via her “QuaranTEA with Tori” series (view highlights HERE) and working on new music.

Track Listing – Solitude
Value
Don’t Take Me Home
Time Flies (Drake Cover)
Unbothered
Glad

Rapper Logic Signs Streaming Partnership With Twitch

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Jul 25, 2020

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Rapper Logic Signs Streaming Partnership With Twitch

Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated rapper and musician Logic has signed an exclusive streaming contract with Twitch, the live, interactive streaming service for gaming, music, entertainment, and more. As part of this partnership, Logic will be streaming weekly on his Twitch channel, which will include a mixture of in-studio sessions, special guests, AMA Style formats, and gaming. Twitch has seen rapid growth outside of gaming – especially in music – and signing Logic is a firm commitment of Twitch’s continued investment in non-gaming content and Creators.

Logic launched his Twitch channel at the end of last year following his appearance at TwitchCon in September 2019. A gaming and esports enthusiast and active member of the Twitch community, Logic is now expanding his engagement with the service, branching outside gaming and into music content, creating new ways to connect with fans in real-time.

“The Twitch community brings this amazing group energy that you don’t really get anywhere else. It’s something that we crave as artists but has been especially hard to come across the last few months,” said Logic. “I want my Twitch channel to be a place of creation but also collaboration, and I know the Twitch community is going to love what we’ve got planned. I’m stoked to be able to work with the team at Twitch and open up my world to fans in this way.”

In his first partner stream, scheduled for 12:00am ET on Friday, July 24, Logic will premiere his new album, No Pressure via Def Jam Recordings/Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. No Pressure is Logic’s sixth studio album, and the sequel to his 2014 debut, Under Pressure.

“Logic embodies the evolution of Creators that we’ve seen over the last few years on Twitch. He came to Twitch as a gamer but understands the value of the Twitch community and how our passionate and engaged audience can also connect with and support his music,” said Mike Olson, Head of Music at Twitch. “This type of streaming partnership is new for Twitch but speaks to what is happening on the service with our growth across non-gaming content, and particularly the massive interest we’re seeing within music. We’re thrilled to have Logic join the Twitch team and look forward to seeing what he and his community will create next.”