December 31, 2020

SONG REVIEW πŸŽ΅πŸ“ Alien Blue - Johnny Died



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Alien Blue - Johnny Died
Rock, Blues, Spiritual, Christian Rock
Washington, United States




Overall Impression: Alien Blue's sound is both familiar and refreshing - carrying the hallmark traits of Blues Rock into the modern era with skillful passion! His original song, Johnnie Died, brings an easy energy to the often tense and emotionally overwhelming discussion of unjust and untimely death with a soothing groove, stellar guitar work, and a delightfully laid-back vocal approach.


Strongest Point(s): The mix is really clean here! The song has a fullness and presence of detail that make it feel three-dimensional - really immersive. Excellent guitar solos and a good guitar tone for the vibe, equally strong drum and bass work. Great lyrics, engaging vocal delivery. Love the vocal background hooks; they contribute really well to the rhythmic drive of the song without being overpowering. This is a really solid song!


Target Audience Appeal: The universally relatable subject matter and musical energies contained in Johnnie Died stand to resonate with a wide and diverse audience, while Alien Blue's unique and engaging approach to the sound creates an emotionally impactful listening experience that's sure to catch the ears of anyone with a heart. Listeners with a predisposition towards spiritual understanding will especially appreciate this work. Thanks for the submission!


Artist target suggestions: Bobby McFerrin, Stevie Wonder, Amos Lee, Roy Wooten, George Ezra, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty, Vulfpeck, Tinsley Ellis, Deep Purple

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Jon Wright is a classically trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.

HOLIDAY MUSIC 🎁 Root Doctor - It's Cold Outside (And You Ain't Going Nowhere)



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Root Doctor - It's Cold Outside (And You Ain't Going Nowhere)
R&B, Rhythm & Blues, Soul
Michigan, United States




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#chrsistmasmusic #music #christmas #r&b #blues #soulholiday #christmastree #xmas #love #merrychristmas #christmasdecor #winter #christmastime #handmade #santa #santaclaus #christmaslights #snow #family #navidad #christmasiscoming #holidays #christmasdecorations #holiday #christmasgifts #noel #gift #december

December 30, 2020

SONG REVIEW πŸŽ΅πŸ“ Patrick Adams - Amazing Lisa Rocks



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Patrick Adams - Amazing Lisa Rocks
Pop, Children's
Nevada, United States




Overall Impression: What a fun song! Patrick Adams and Annie Lynn come together to create a seriously fun sound - perfectly setting the scene for Amazing Lisa, who rocks! With brightly inspiring instrumental tones and talented voices, Amazing Lisa Rocks is catchy, clever, and sure to have you and your kids singing along in no time!


Strongest Point(s): I love the percussion and harmonica. The energy is strong but gentle - really encouraging for young listeners! These lyrics really set up what sounds like a really fun series, and Annie Lynn's vocals are quite soothing and obviously talented. The kids' chorus is perfectly inclusive and really fills out the sound. Again - fantastic percussion during the fade out. I can totally see a group of kids getting into it and asking for another play or two... hundred.


Target Audience Appeal: This is definitely going to do best with children and their parents - especially if there are books to go with it. Every part of Amazing Lisa Rocks is exactly what kids want in a song - it's catchy, the lyrics are magical, the instrumentals are fun, the vocals are comforting, and it even includes the voices of other children. Patrick Adams and Annie Lynn have made something really special here - my only question is where can I get the book?


Artist target suggestions: The Wiggles, Raffi, Big Block Singsong, Lah-Lah, Leah Vandenberg, Teeny Tiny Stevies, Badanamu, Laurie Berkner, Pinkfong

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NEW MUSIC ⭐️ IxilΓ¨s - Give me feelings



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Ixilès - Give me feelings
Dance/Electronica, Pop, Tropical
France




For Fans of: Kylie Minogue, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Avicii, Justice, Martin Garrix, Alesso, Swedish House Mafia, Hardwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, Afrojack, Nicky Romero, R3hab, Axwell /\ Ingrosso, Nervo, Sam Feldt, Galantis, Martin Jensen, Robin Schulz, Sigala, Felix Jaehn, Lost Frequencies & Martin Solveig

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#dance #house #deephouse #housemusic #techno #dj #electronicmusic #music #techhouse #melodichouse #house #melodictechno #djlife #dancemusic #progressivehouse #technomusic #electronica #disco #futurehouse #newmusic #edm #dance #producer #downtempo #tropicalhouse

HOLIDAY MUSIC 🎁 Bradley Banerian - Piano Carol



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Bradley Banerian - Piano Carol
Jazz, Holiday
Michigan, United States




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December 29, 2020

HOLIDAY MUSIC 🎁 Lori Martini - Christmas is all About (featuring Cassandra Kubinski)



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Lori Martini - Christmas is all About (featuring Cassandra Kubinski)
Pop, R&B, Dance
New York, United States




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#chrsistmasmusic #music #christmas #dance #pop #popholiday #christmastree #xmas #love #merrychristmas #christmasdecor #winter #christmastime #handmade #santa #santaclaus #christmaslights #snow #family #navidad #christmasiscoming #holidays #christmasdecorations #holiday #christmasgifts #noel #gift #december

NEW MUSIC ⭐️ Yunek Official - Give Me Something



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Yunek Official - Give Me Something
Dance/Electronica, Deep House, House
Warsaw, Poland




For Fans of: La Roux, Thievery Corporation, M.I.A., The Chemical Brothers, MGMT, Air, Daft Punk, Avicii, Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Afrojack, Sebastian Ingrosso, Steve Angello, Axwell, Nicky Romero, Hardwell, Fedde le Grand, Dirty South, Nervo, Oliver Heldens, Basto, Tommy Trash & Alesso

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SONG REVIEW πŸŽ΅πŸ“ AudiRush - Edenix



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AudiRush - Edenix
Dance/Electronica, Gothic, Progressive
Guadalajara, Mexico




Overall Impression: This is the sound of walking downstairs into a dingy, poorly lit nightclub. The kind of electronic dance music made for late-night excursions to the seedier parts of town. You won't hear music like this playing on the main floor of your local EDM party. This is music for people of a more darkly inclined persuasion. Guadalajara, MΓ©xico's AudiRush pulls inspiration from those early 90's nocturnal, psychedelic electronic/breakbeat classics by producers like Orbital, Praga Khan, Coil, Meat Beat Manifesto, Underworld, etc., but adds their own original stamp on that lovely sound, with the song Edenix. Really wonderful production all around here, the beat is nice and hypnotic, while some slightly unnerving electronic pads weave in and out of the mix. Great whispered, atmospheric vocals float over the whole track. Super chill, dark and danceable music here. This DJ would definitely drop this in one of their own DJ sets!


Strongest Point(s): The whole song is really strong! The vocals are really nicely recorded. Not too loud and nice and atmospheric, blending into the song, not overpowering it. Great job here.


Target Audience Appeal: Would recommend sending this to blogs and publications that cover Darkwave/Industrial & EBM. This sound is very appealing to that fanbase. A recommended blog: Songs From Under The Floorboard and a great label you could try reaching out to. The reviewer definitely feels this track would appeal to all of the more darkly inclined electronic music fans out there. So definitely look into that scene!


Artist target suggestions: Orbital, Coil, Order 0V Thee Octopi, Pop Will Eat Itself, Renegade Soundwave, Massive Attack, Underworld, PIG, Cybotron, Blastromen, Depeche Mode, Boy Harsher, Dark Vektor, etc.

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Joshua A. Pfeiffer is a music nerd who spends countless hours researching music, and creating public playlists and DJ mixes, to spread awareness of emerging musicians and to highlight the wonderful world of music history. Josh has a deep affection for most genres and eras of music, is an active, professional, award-winning DJ (DJ FACT.50 - Best of the Bay 2019 ~ SF Weekly), twitch streamer, amateur audio engineer and working musician. As founder, lead singer, and co-songwriter of the band Vernian Process, Josh has over 15 years of experience in the music industry. And for nearly a decade, was the owner and head writer for the online community post-punk.com.

December 28, 2020

SONG REVIEW πŸŽ΅πŸ“ Kiersten Rose - When Stars Begin to Fall



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Kiersten Rose - When Stars Begin to Fall
Christian/Gospel, Indie Folk, Indie Jazz
Missouri, United States




Overall Impression: St Louis, Missouri's Kiersten Rose trades in the traditional Jazz influences of her project Adonis Blue, for a more layered, Progressive-Indie Rock inspired sound, with her original Advent Anthem, When Stars Begin To Fall. Through a distant ambience, a lone piano and cello merge together, as Kiersten describes the universal appeal of the philosophy of Christs original message to humanity, as understood in the Christian faith. And as a squall of guitar feedback slowly rises Kiersten relates the message of faith, and how powerful it is. Especially during the worst times of life. Or, when stars begin to fall. The music now dominated by a gorgeous blend of ethereal guitar textures and a steady, pounding rhythmic tom section, gives way to a humbled male voice repeating the phrase, O come O come Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel, echoing Christ's message of liberation from captivity and oppression. Repeating this mantra, Kiersten joins with the words Jesus Come, O come O come Emmanuel, and as both voices join in unison, the musical intensity grows until the guitars and drums fade quietly away. Leaving Kiersten to remind us all that In days of distress and dark nights of sorrow, that no matter what your background or beliefs, humanity can feel the universal love of God the strongest, when the stars begin to fall.


Strongest Point(s): Kiersten's vocal delivery is passionate and powerful. With a strong sense of yearning in her voice. She truly has a strong conviction in her delivery. The music production sounds great from the first ambient textures, to the last note of the piano. There's some interesting interplay of vocal parts within the duets. And the phrasing of the vocals in general feels pretty unique.


Target Audience Appeal: Modern CCM fans, fans of emotive Indie-Rock and Progressive-Rock. Holiday songs are usually packaged in a few very repetitive flavors, but it's not often you get some very ethereal, and sonically rich rock oriented Christmas music. And with a lyrical message that perfectly reflects the concept behind the Advent Season, this track could surely find a wide range of appeal both within and outside of the CCM market.


Artist target suggestions: Starfield, Rich Mullins, Coldplay, Lincoln Brewster, Natalie Grant, Michael W. Smith, U2, Nichole Nordeman, The Call, Point of Grace, Amy Grant, Ginny Owens, Avalon, etc.

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Joshua A. Pfeiffer is a music nerd who spends countless hours researching music, and creating public playlists and DJ mixes, to spread awareness of emerging musicians and to highlight the wonderful world of music history. Josh has a deep affection for most genres and eras of music, is an active, professional, award-winning DJ (DJ FACT.50 - Best of the Bay 2019 ~ SF Weekly), twitch streamer, amateur audio engineer and working musician. As founder, lead singer, and co-songwriter of the band Vernian Process, Josh has over 15 years of experience in the music industry. And for nearly a decade, was the owner and head writer for the online community post-punk.com.

NEW MUSIC ⭐️ Joey Latimer - Smiling Again



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Joey Latimer - Smiling Again
Folk, Blues, Rock, World, New Age
California, United States




For Fans of: Coldplay, Pink Floyd, George Harrison, Fleet Foxes, Simon & Garfunkel, Brian Wilson, Elliott Smith, Nick Drake, Harry Nilsson, Cat Stevens, The Byrds, David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash Nash, J.J. Cale, Jackson Browne, Leo Kottke, John Fahey, George Winston, Bert Jansch, John Martyn, John Renbourn, Richard Thompson, Iron & Wine, Father John Misty, Laura Marling, Paul Simon, Traffic, The Moody Blues, America

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HOLIDAY MUSIC 🎁 Leah Finkelstein - It Must Be Chanukah



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Leah Finkelstein - It Must Be Chanukah
Alternative/Alt. Rock, Adult Contemporary
California, United States




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#holidaymusic #music #holiday #alternative #pop #rockholiday #8crazynights #love #chanukah #hanukkah #jewish #menorah #shabbat #jerusalem #torah #shabbatshalom #judaism #jewishart #gifts #holiday #jewishholiday #jewishholidays #jewishlife #destinations #dreidel #holidays

December 25, 2020

HOLIDAY MUSIC 🎁 Erik-Peter Mortensen - O Come All Ye Faithful: Christmas Madrigal



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Erik-Peter Mortensen - O Come All Ye Faithful: Christmas Madrigal
Classical, Orchestral, Orchestral Hybrid, Pop, Neo Classical
New York, United States




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#chrsistmasmusic #music #christmas #classical #pop #classicalholiday #christmastree #xmas #love #merrychristmas #christmasdecor #winter #christmastime #handmade #santa #santaclaus #christmaslights #snow #family #navidad #christmasiscoming #holidays #christmasdecorations #holiday #christmasgifts #noel #gift #december

December 24, 2020

SONG REVIEW πŸŽ΅πŸ“ Dr. SasT - Christmas Is Here



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Dr. SasT - Christmas Is Here
Christian/Gospel, Rhythm and Blues, Jazz
Ohio, United States




Overall Impression: Ohio's, Dr. Schneata Shyne-Turner, professionally known as Dr. SasT brings us a new slice of yuletide cheer, with the original uplifting and soulful holiday hit, Christmas Is Here! Kicking right off with blasts of joyful brass, jazzy piano and soaring strings, Dr. SasT passionately delivers a message of hope and goodwill, intoning that this year it's time to celebrate for a reason. What that reason is, is up to you dear listener. For some it might be celebrating for spiritual reasons, for others it may be to celebrate the end of a long and tumultuous 4 years of chaos and division. Or simply to celebrate the future and what it might hold for us as a society. Whatever you're celebrating for, this is the kind of uplifting music we all need this season. As Dr. SasT declares during the bridge, this is your moment, don't delay, the music suddenly shifts keys and takes an already uplifting song into another level of rapturous joy! Finally the music starts winding down and Dr. SasT, leaves us with a quote from the timeless carol Oh Come All Ye Faithful.


Strongest Point(s): The vocalist that Dr. SasT hired to record the song, Ms. Felita LaRock, Invoking such powerhouse soul and gospel icons as Vanessa Williams, Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle & Natalie Cole. And the music produced by her husband Ray Turner, sounds really professional and high quality, with a nice laid back groove that just brings everything together. These three make a dynamic team!


Target Audience Appeal: Good original Christmas songs are pretty rare. Most singers are content with simply covering old standards. But it takes a lot of talent and passion to record original Christmas music. This song has a timeless appeal that would be right in the wheel-house of anyone who loves a good original Christmas jam. Specifically fans of Funk, Soul, R&B , Gospel and Jazz. I know, I'll be adding it to my personal Christmas Party 2020 DJ mix.


Artist target suggestions: Vanessa Williams, Luther Vandross, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle, Teddy Pendergrass, Diana Ross, Nancy Wilson, Roberta Flack, Freddie Jackson, Dionne Warwick, etc.

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Joshua A. Pfeiffer is a music nerd who spends countless hours researching music, and creating public playlists and DJ mixes, to spread awareness of emerging musicians and to highlight the wonderful world of music history. Josh has a deep affection for most genres and eras of music, is an active, professional, award-winning DJ (DJ FACT.50 - Best of the Bay 2019 ~ SF Weekly), twitch streamer, amateur audio engineer and working musician. As founder, lead singer, and co-songwriter of the band Vernian Process, Josh has over 15 years of experience in the music industry. And for nearly a decade, was the owner and head writer for the online community post-punk.com.

NEW MUSIC ⭐️ Diddo Tha Kid - So Georgia



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Diddo Tha Kid - So Georgia
Hip Hop/Rap, Pop
Georgia, United States




For Fans of: Drake, The Notorious B.I.G., Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, T.I., Kanye West, Eminem, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, 2Pac, Nas, Ice Cube, Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, Fabolous, G-Unit, Big Sean, Pusha T, J. Cole, Young Jeezy, Meek Mill, 2 Chainz, Schoolboy Q, Ace Hood, Wale, Wiz Khalifa, Future, Lloyd Banks, & French Montana

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HOLIDAY MUSIC 🎁 Taggart - Father Christmas



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Taggart - Father Christmas
Alternative/Alt. Rock, Indie Rock, College rock
Pensylvania, United States




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#chrsistmasmusic #music #christmas #rock #rockholiday #christmastree #xmas #love #merrychristmas #christmasdecor #winter #christmastime #handmade #santa #santaclaus #christmaslights #snow #family #navidad #christmasiscoming #holidays #christmasdecorations #holiday #christmasgifts #noel #gift #december

December 23, 2020

SONG REVIEW πŸŽ΅πŸ“ Wild Wisteria - Not for Silver or for Gold



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Wild Wisteria - Not for Silver or for Gold
Alternative/Alt. Rock, Folk Rock, Blues
Adelaide,Australia




Overall Impression: Bubbly marimba and bright harmonica pave a colorful path for Wild Wisteria's classic Folk Rock song, "Not for Silver or for Gold"! Bearing a depth and quality of sound that treats the ears and inspires the mind, "Not for Silver or for Gold" lyrically unpacks a perspective that values human connection more than material wealth, emphasizing the emotional implication of these ideas through quirky and unexpected developments in song structure and instrumentation.


Strongest Point(s): Brilliant part writing for the instrumental components - the marimba and harmonica add a levity to the experience that really keeps things lifted throughout, and the contrasting marching snare delivers a sense of resolute persistence on the outlined lyrical path that feels viscerally engaging! Fantastic overall feel, and a great representation of Wild Wisteria's vocal skill and stylization. "Not for Silver or for Gold" is an unusual song with a salient premise and a striking polish, making for a fully memorable listening experience!


Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Folk and Americana classics will find this quirky original to be a rewarding listening experience, hearkening back to those forebears with an edge of modernity that allows "Not for Silver or for Gold" to transcend specific demographical appeal. Bursting with creative passion and a desire to sing a song worth singing, Wild Wisteria's creative expertise really shines through to make "Not for Silver or for Gold" a surprising, uplifting, and ultimately memorable track!


Artist target suggestions: Paul McCartney, Emerson Lake & Palmer, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys, Fleetwood Mac, Paul Simon, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, The Band, Carole King, The Doobie Brothers, Jim Croce, Taj Mahal, Wilco, Uncle Tupelo, Creedence Clearwater Reviva

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NEW MUSIC ⭐️ Copa De Vino - Martell El Multi



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Copa De Vino - Martell El Multi
Latin, Reaggeton, Latin Trap
San Juan, Puerto Rico




For Fans of: Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny, Ozuna, J Balvin, Anuel AA, Nicky Jam, Arcangel, Zion & Lennox, Farruko, Maluma, Wisin & Yandel, Don Omar, Cosculluela, Karol G, De La Ghetto, Sebastian Yatra, Justin Quiles, Bryant Myers, Kevin Roldan, Alexis & Fido, Tito El Bambino, Piso 21, Tony Dize, Tego CalderΓ³n, Ivy Queen, Chino & Nacho, Gente De Zona, Alexis y Fido, Luny Tunes, CNCO

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HOLIDAY MUSIC 🎁 Justin T. Bowler - Cozy Covid Christmas



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Justin T. Bowler - Cozy Covid Christmas
Pop, Holiday
California, United States




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#chrsistmasmusic #music #christmas #pop #popholiday #christmastree #xmas #love #merrychristmas #christmasdecor #winter #christmastime #handmade #santa #santaclaus #christmaslights #snow #family #navidad #christmasiscoming #holidays #christmasdecorations #holiday #christmasgifts #noel #gift #december

December 22, 2020

SONG REVIEW πŸŽ΅πŸ“ Tony Mortley - Santa’s Mayhem



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Tony Mortley - Santa’s Mayhem
Folk, Pop, Country
Sevenoaks,United Kingdom




Overall Impression: Tony Mortley takes the narrative perspective of a disgruntled Father Christmas in the original tune, "Santa's Mayhem"! Melancholically plucked strings form a simple but emotionally salient backdrop for Mortley's pensive vocal performance - revealing the lyrical contents of "Santa's Mayhem" to be a parodical plea for termination as St. Nick states, "All I want for Christmas is a P45".


Strongest Point(s): The entire premise is very humorous - taking such a lackluster tone with a figure that's traditionally steeped in jolliness creates a richly entertaining cognitive dissonance! The chorus line is clever, and while the nature of a P45 form may be somewhat esoteric, those that get the reference will find it to be deeply amusing. Tony's vocal approach suits the song well, and falls easily into the realm of low-energy but high-expressivity artistry. Very creative work!


Target Audience Appeal: "Santa's Mayhem" should resonate among those that identify as the Scrooges and Grinches of the world, as Tony Mortley's writing relays a dispassionate take on Kris Kringle's seasonal duties with stoic sincerity - guaranteeing a rise from like-minded listeners regardless of genre preference or cultural background!


Artist target suggestions: Flight of the Conchords, Bombadil, Fruit Bats, Ingrid Michaelson, Beirut, Johnny Flynn, Nick Drake, The Staves, Gregory Alan Isakov, Bug Hunter, Mystery Jets, fin, Hey Steve, Friday Pilots Club, Jack Conte, Good Kid, Wild Party, The Happy Fits, Wild Party

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Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.
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