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Jacob Philip Benning is a singer-songwriter from Northern California. His original music stems from a wide range of genres from Eagles to Led Zeppelin, and Tracy Chapman to Sublime. Jacob has been building his career as a full time musician in the San Francisco Bay Area and has expanded in recent months to the further reaches of California’s Central Coast and Central Valley. Benning’s vision is to...

Joziah Council is an emerging recording artist, musician, and model based in Pittsburgh, Pa. Drawing from his soulful gospel roots, he shapes a new genre-bending wave spanning vastly across R&B, Pop, Hip-Hop, and Soul.

All girl pop group The Vanillas certainly have more than one flavour in their pocket and combine them all to deliver melodic pop music for the soul. Based in Germany but borne from diverse cultures, 2021 has been the year where they have really been making a statement in the music industry. The Vanillas consist of four strong independent women, sisters Khay and Sorang, Dani and Stella, and are no...

From a small town in upstate New York, shye. introduced himself to the world in 2018 with his debut single “Iconic.” Branded with a nickname given to him by his mother, he strives to create music that has tangible feeling to it, often using the statement “writing to heal with words you can feel” as a mission statement of sorts. After 14 singles, 2 EP’s, a short film, and a book, shye. is preparing...

Jim Piddock is an actor, writer, and producer, who began his career on the stage in England, before emigrating to the U.S. in his early twenties. He made his theatrical debut in the U.S. in “The Boy’s Own Story”, a one-man show about a soccer goalkeeper, at the Julian Theatre in San Francisco. The show was an instant success with critics and audiences, winning Jim the Bay Area Critics’ Best Actor...

Ian Matthew is a Connecticut-based vocalist and songwriter who fuses pop, rock, country and R&B into his own unique sound and diverse catalog of music. Delivering a mix of acoustic anthems, soulful pop-rock ballads and uptempo rhythmic vibes, Ian’s records parallel the true ups and downs of life and create a personal level of relatability for listeners. “Some days I’m like, “let’s rock!” and other...

On his new release EP III, Nashville, TN songwriter Joseph Hunter Duncan crafts swirling, dreamy, shoegaze-tinged pop-folk. Charting the artists journey to sobriety, the vulnerable, yearning vocals glow with an internal warmth. At turns intimate and grandiose, the music is lifted by the sweet harmonies of Duncan’s fluttering falsetto. A soft-edged and gentle record, EP III is the work of a songwri...

Carter Windham is a Charleston-based singer/songwriter known for his honest lyrics, soulful rasp, and rooted sound. Steeped in the rich storytelling of classic Texas Country & Americana, Carter’s music draws inspiration from artists such as the great Robert Earl Keen and modern western icon Ryan Bingham. A native of Bossier City, Louisiana, Carter’s musical allure began early. Once an aspiring cou...

From the early days of childhood, Tyler Chase has had an eye for his future and an ear for what that sounded like. With the solid foundation of his country upbringing, Tyler learned to express the values of a small town in a big world through his writing and performing. As the son of a preacher, his exposure ranged from tent revivals to international crusades. Over the past several years, there ha...

Nil Pereira Ribeiro Cardoso is a singer/songwriter/producer born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Surrounded by music his entire childhood, Nil spent a lot of time observing his dad, a professional bass player and successful songwriter. It didn’t take long for Nil to figure out what he wanted to do for a living. At the age of 16, two years after moving to the United States with his family, Ni...

Wolf Moon's Singer/Songwriter Jimmy Owen and Kelly Lethbridge draw from the creative spirit of great artists from Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac) to Jimi Hendrix, from Heart to The Police, producing songs of beauty, sincerity and emotional weight across a range of styles that defies pigeon-holing. The band brings together some of the UK's finest musicians, with Jimmy's formidable lead guitar co...

Matt strives to inspire others to do what they love, and lives by example. With a close understanding that we have one shot at life - Matt wastes no time in pursuing his passions with the goal of simply being happy, and paying it forward to others. Skewed by societal norms Matt started his career in the corporate world in big tech. Although he grew successful and worked his way up the ranks, he re...

Joseph Fuller is described as full of passion & artistry. With 6 albums, over 26 million streams, features on playlists on Amazon Music, Pandora Radio, Spotify, and his recordings having reached over 110 countries, he continues to be a widely sought-after pianist for concert engagements. His unique style continues to captivate audiences with his technical precision and emotional connection to his...

Seth Lopez is a singer songwriter and producer born and raised in San Francisco Ca whose pop/blues driven guitar style has carved the landscape, allowing for a new-age revival of guitar driven music. He started off creating music in his bedroom studio, and continues to mix, write and produce his own music with the help of professionals. He released his first album at the age of 14 with some friend...

Jamal Hill is a Speedo-Sponsored, 10x National Champion, and Tokyo 2020 Para-Olympic Medalist. This Team USA professional swimmer, author, and philanthropist is a champion with a cause. The work and legacy Hill is leaving is commensurate of a Nobel Peace Prize. He has founded a movement dedicated to teaching millions of marginalized communities how to swim worldwide, called, “Swim Up Hill” and in...

Good Son is Chicago songwriter and producer Yoo Soo Kim. The name is a play on a Korean word 'guksung (극성)' that his dad called him when he was a kid. The word, which translates to 'polarity,' is a term that's lost in translation. In his case, he was a frequent troublemaker (a disruption/opposite of peace). By way of his continuous curiosity, Yoo Soo has been commended for his strength in versat...

This episode highlights things money can’t buy in our lives and the importance of taking the time to find ourselves. I hope you guys enjoy it and stay tune for more episodes to come

Who holds the keys to your shame? What stories am I telling myself about who I am? Can I practice having mercy and loving kindness for myself? If you are struggling with these questions and maybe need help understanding your purpose today’s episode will hopefully give you some insight to reclaiming your keys to peace and self-worth

Having been influenced by bands like Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers; Bruce Springsteen & The E Street band; and Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Ben Harold & The Rising brings a unique yet familiar energy and approach to Americana-Rock music. Their signature sound and style could fit into any number of eras yet remains modern and exclusive to the band. The combination of old-soul rock ‘n roll with Dyla...

Already creating wave Manchester soul singer, Mica Millar, releases her new single ‘Preacher Man’. This is very good – a startling mixture of vintage warmth and modern rhythms and sounds creating a 21st-century hybrid that will be owning the charts. Her iconic style and perfect hair make a shoe-in for pop’s catwalk but it’s that voice and the sounds that will deliver. Hot on the heels of her lates...

Chris Bains and Dylan Norton also know as “Culture Code” are UK based DJ/Producers who have been delivering melodically driven dance music since 2012. In December 2016, Culture Code released their single ‘Make Me Move ft. Karra’ which received over 3 million plays in approximately 1 month. Culture Code memorialised 2016 by being selected as a ‘Future Breaker’ by Vodafone, a prestigious award given...

Entering a world where everything seemed to be falling apart, J Alive came onto the rap scene looking to become the final piece to the music industry puzzle. Ever since his first single “All I Need” (2017) and first hit “Bad Blood” (2018) J Alive has consistently produced music for over four years and counting in order to achieve his lifelong goal. 
 
Born on November 13th during the winter of 199...

Hailing from Sulphur Springs, Texas, Caleb J.E. Brown is a singer-songwriter known for his melancholic and crooning ballads, most of which revolve around somber themes like loss, abandonment, heartbreak, and yearning. In his formative years as a musician, he was influenced by artists ranging from early soul singers like Otis Redding and Al Green to more modern yet emotive acts like Jeff Buckley, L...

B Martin is a New York native whose music career spans over 15 years, including shooting over 100 music videos, writing over 1,000 songs, writing top 20 Billboard dance hits with over 10 million streams as a writer and 15 million streams as an artist. His notable accomplishments include being the winner of Hot 97’s “Who’s Next” and being named Best Hip Hop Artist in New York by J Cole at the “Batt...

Born in Massachusetts and raised in Arkansas, Ryan Daniel knows how to connect with his audience. Ryan credits Garth Brooks as his major influence. Daniel makes every fan feel like they are the most important person there. Ryan served as a member of the United States Air Force for almost ten years. During his time, he was selected to join the elite musical touring group “Tops in Blue.” Ryan toured...