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Derek Daisey - Wilderness Alternative/Alt. Rock, Singer/Songwriter New York, United States For Fans Of: Lifehouse, Oasis, Nickelback, Green Day, blink-182, Maroon 5, U2, 3 Doors Down, Creed, Shinedown, Daughtry, Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, Avenged Sevenfold, Crossfade, Staind, The Goo Goo Dolls, Kings of Leon Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #alternativerock #rock #music #alternative #indierock #rockmusic #s #grunge #indie #hardrock #guitar #metal #punkrock #altrock #punk #rocknroll #newmusic #indiemusic #rockband #band #alternativemusic #livemusic #postpunk #alternativemetal #musician #poprock #vinyl #guitarist #emo #singer

Matthew Bruce - Paradise Pop, Easy Listening, Singer/Songwriter Ohio, United States Overall Impression: Big-sounding choruses, electrifying performances, and a generous amount of truly catchy melodies help to make Mathew Bruce's "Paradise" a thoroughly engaging pop-rocker that has both the charisma and heart to effectively reel many a music lover in. "Paradise" feels very much like one of those essential festival favorites, the type of track that has the power to really rouse its audience, get those hands up in the air, and get them blissfully singing along to its feel-good lyrics, and if a piece of energy-infused songwriting such as this can achieve such a feat then I simply can't help but tip my hat to it. Strongest Point(s): Balance is a key component to any modern pop-rock track such as "Paradise" and being able to effectively utilise and incorporate a number of distinct stylistic influences into a song can be rather t...

Markus Rüeger (singer/songwriter) - Woman You Are Coming World, celtic,folk, singer/songwriter stäfa, Switzerland Overall Impression: With its wonderfully upbeat nature and deeply important environmental message serving as its main inspiration, Markus Rüeger's strikingly charming world music-infused folk track "Woman, you are coming home" is a tune sure to raise a smile and warm many a heart. A tribute to the hard-working women who have dedicated their lives to saving the planet, "Woman, you are coming home" is Markus Rüeger's sincere token of appreciation to those specific individuals that have gone above and beyond in a bid to protect what is our most precious gem. Brilliantly combining traditional Celtic folk elements with creatively implemented world music elements, "Woman, you are coming home" is a fantastic concoction of African-inspired rhythms, folk-styled vocal performances, and rockier-edged lead guitar flourishes. ...

Nathan Totten - There's Something Better Than This Alternative/Alt. Rock, Singer/Songwriter Arkansas, United States Overall Impression: Alternative singer/songwriter Nathan Totten examines the monotony and cyclical nature of life with the release of his single, "There's Something Better Than This." Featuring an eclectic and hard-edged alt rock arrangement, this track is highlighted by its angular melodies, shifting rhythms and dynamic character. Aggressive guitars and intriguing synths are punctuated by energetic drumming in support of Totten's layered vocals as he delivers an astutely aware cautionary missive that outlines the follies of dwelling on one's past. Alternative rock and neo-prog fans should absolutely check out Nathan Totten's "There's Something Better Than This", now available on all major music platforms. Strongest Point(s): Outstanding production, decent mix. Fantastic arrangement, great diversity and...

Garrett Manning - Beer Me Alternative/Alt. Rock, Country, Singer/Songwriter Florida, United States For Fans Of: Weezer, Muse, Foo Fighters, Radiohead, The Killers, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Coldplay, Dave Matthews Band, Snow Patrol, O.A.R., Pearl Jam, Chris Cornell, Audioslave, Oasis, Matchbox Twenty, Seven Mary Three, Third Eye Blind, The Goo Goo Dolls, Hootie & the Blowfish, Darius Rucker, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, The Smashing Pumpkins, Collective SoulLive, Tonic Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #alternativerock #rock #music #alternative #indierock #rockmusic #s #grunge #indie #hardrock #guitar #metal #punkrock #altrock #punk #rocknroll #newmusic #indiemusic #rockband #band #alternativemusic #livemusic #postpunk #alternativemetal #musician #poprock #vinyl #guitarist #emo #singer

Krusi - Another Cup (For Don and Earl) Pop, Singer/Songwriter California, United States Overall Impression: Endearing performances and solid writing help to make "(Another Cup For) Don & Earl" one particularly welcoming listening experience that feels both heartfelt in its execution and sincerely wholesome in nature. Krusi fuses emotionally-driven vocal performances with riveting instrumental flourishes, ensuring listeners are treated to an authentic feeling acoustic-driven country track that places a firm focus on melody, ensuring listeners find themselves continually invested in the music from start to finish. Strongest Point(s): There's a wonderful down-to-earth quality about "(Another Cup For) Don & Earl" that allows it to be highly accessible to a broad range of music lovers, not only country fans. This is made possible by the charm-laced lyrics and riveting performances that help drive the richly detailed and free-flowing...

Wayne Madder - Angels Blues, Rock Blues, Jazzy blues, Country blues, Singer/Songwriter Greenbank, Canada Overall Impression: Wonderfully understated and delicately tender in its approach, "Angels" is a wonderfully written folk piece that is superbly performed and affectionately arranged. Wayne Madder lovingly presents his listeners with a song of such substance and heart that you can't help but be taken in by its beautifully expressed ideas and concepts. Strongest Point(s): I would usually be wary of the use of natural ambient white noise in certain contexts, but I believe it works really well in "Angel". It acts as a rather warm underlay for the music and gives the song a certain rustic charm that adds to the overall personality of the tune as well as adds a great dash of authenticity to its folk-inspired roots. Wayne gives a truly endearing vocal performance that manages to gracefully envelop the listener in its warm tones and supple...

Conal Montgomery - Isaac Folk, Country, Singer/Songwriter KILLYLEAGH, United Kingdom Overall Impression: Based upon the true story of Isaac Montogomery and his unfortunate demise at the hands of the sea in 1903, "Isaac" is a fantastic blend of Irish folk, rock, and alternative music styles that boasts excellent performances and a deeply profound songwriting style that Conal Montogomery truly makes his own. Abundant in melody and with a strong theme at its heart, this is a track that offers listeners a plethora of interesting musical concepts to dive into, whether it'd be the highly tasteful lead guitar work, inspired inclusion of the pan pipes, or the very strong vocal performance at its core, "Isaac" is a great bit of songwriting that contains both great depth and maturity in its craftsmanship. Strongest Point(s): Conal has done a mighty fine job at translating Isaac's story to song, the lyrics paint both a thematically potent and ...

LarryD/PocketDog - Cicadas-Waiting On Morning Folk, Acoustic, Singer/Songwriter Virginia, United States Overall Impression: With a truly charming theme at its core and an undeniably pleasant sense of character that allows for a particularly soothing and calming listening experience, LarryD's "Cicadas-Waiting on Morning" is a wonderfully written and inviting piece of folk-inspired songwriting that feels both genuine and truthfully sincere in its simple desire to raise a smile and warm the hearts of its listeners, it sure did mine. Strongest Point(s): I always find it fascinating to learn about the inspiration behind a song, the idea that such a simple yet endearing premise can help spark a creative flame is inspiring and you can certainly feel Larry's heart and spirit intricately woven into the lyrics and performances profoundly. As Larry rightfully states, the full-bodied character of the twelve-string provides a myriad of lush overtones to t...

Cedar Rose Johnson - My Open Heart Folk, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Hertford, United Kingdom For Fans Of: Woody Guthrie, Joan Baez, Devendra Banhart, Nick Drake, Iron & Wine, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, Bon Iver Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #folk #music #folkmusic #rock #guitar #indie #singersongwriter #acoustic #livemusic #blues #pop #love #folklore #musician #art #musica #singer #dance #nature #country #photography #americana #songwriter #folkrock #s #instagood #newmusic #jazz #folkindonesia #acousticguitar

Dave Evans Solo - Extra Extra Rock, Light Rock, Singer/Songwriter New Jersey, United States Overall Impression: New Jersey based singer/songwriter Dave Evans Solo offers up a rocking social commentary on the state of humanity with his release of "Extra Extra." A brisk rock groove chugs along, fueled by electric guitar and organ that creates the ideal backdrop for Evans' distinctively weathered vocal as he plainly illustrates several of the many plights of modern society, ranging from the senseless wars to the increasingly unstable weather patterns. Highlighted by some fine guitar work and sharp lyrical content, "Extra Extra" from Dave Evans Solo should resonate strongly with rock audiences, as well as any listeners who are passionate about improving the world in which we all share. Strongest Point(s): Excellent production, solid mix. This song feels like it could've literally been written this morning; it's so topical and right...

Pontus Nilsson - Liriope Alternative/Alt. Rock, Folk, Singer/Songwriter Stockholm, Sweden Overall Impression: With its beautifully written lyrics and captivating performances, "Liriope" is a compellingly written folk piece that manages to arouse a myriad of emotions in its listeners. Pontus Nilsson has conjured up an absorbing, ambient-filled track that is so easy to lose yourself in that it's almost as if time itself comes to a pause. "Liriope" makes fantastic use of its atmosphere-inducing form of creative expression, presenting listeners with delicately conveyed harmonic ideas, graceful performances, and a tremendously strong and inspired theme at its core. Strongest Point(s): Opening with a strong scene-setting and nature-evoking sound design idea, Pontus briskly and efficiently establishes the world in which his lyrics occupy, a great sense of ambiance is reached and before listeners know it, they're instantly drawn into ...

Big Lost - Captain Folk, Singer/Songwriter California, United States For Fans Of: Woody Guthrie, Joan Baez, Devendra Banhart, Nick Drake, Iron & Wine, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, Bon Iver, Neil Young, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Van Morrison, Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Cat Stevens, Stephen Stills, Gordon Lightfoot, David Crosby & Donovan Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #folk #music #folkmusic #rock #guitar #indie #singersongwriter #acoustic #livemusic #blues #pop #love #folklore #musician #art #musica #singer #dance #nature #country #photography #americana #songwriter #folkrock #s #instagood #newmusic #jazz #folkindonesia #acousticguitar

Jim Pohlson - A Perfect Day Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Pop Wisconsin, United States For Fans Of: Daughtry, Weezer, Kings of Leon, Nickelback, The Killers, U2, Paramore, Green Day, AC/DC, Linkin Park, Bruce Springsteen, Eagles, John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, Jackson Browne, Steve Miller Band, Eddie Money, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Boston, Little River Band, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, Peter Frampton, Boz Scaggs, Simon & Garfunkel, Jack Johnson Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #rock #music #metal #guitar #s #rocknroll #musica #rockmusic #hardrock #pop #punk #heavymetal #band #love #musician #rockandroll #guitarist #livemusic #singer #alternative #live #art #blues #concert #rockband #metalhead #drums #photography #grunge #bass

David Browning - Hope Can Be Wrong Pop, Singer/Songwriter Vancouver, Canada For Fans Of: Rob Thomas, Madonna, John Mayer, Black Eyed Peas, P!nk, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #pop #music #rock #love #hiphop #s #singer #rap #song #musica #popmusic #rnb #art #instagood #musician #artist #instamusic #dance #newmusic #songs #guitar #funkopop #beats #indie #funko #m #live #instagram #songwriter #bhfyp

Jessi Golden - If I Fall Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Acoustic Michigan, United States Overall Impression: A smoky air of sophistication and rawness with a young fresh voice, Jessi Golden expresses all that and more in her new single " If I fall". The song is one of love, infatuation and desire, how you can't get enough of that person. Golden's mood is calm, cool and collected as is the song, it's lingering folk song that has a total indie/coffeehouse vibe to it. A blend of folk and indie rock that will be a hit with lovers of folk, folk-rock, college students and the coffeehouse set. Strongest Point(s): Vocally, Golden's vocals are raw, raspy, and have a sexy, folk-rock edge that has a great sound. Her voice is breathy and airy and has a great edgy tone to her voice that has a bit of a country feel to it. Her voice is right up there with the vocals of artists, like Anna Nalick, Jewel, Brandi Carlile and Fiona Apple. In addition to that,...