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23 year old Rachel Shaps releases Learn My Lesson. The singer/songwriter combines folk-style storytelling with pop/alternative. Rachel’s vocals has a hint of New Orleans soul. Her grandmother is the legendary Eartha Kitt known for the 1953 recordings of “C’est si bon” and the Christmas smash “Santa Baby”, which were both US Top 10 hits. Check out the video here.
Press: Pop Dust, Pop-Culturalist, Naulda Mag
Socials: Instagram 15K+ followers

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It’s been 5 years since Avril Lavigne hit the road. The 34-year-old singer has announced her first 15 date North American “Head Above Water” tour that will kick off in Seattle on September 14 and wrapping up on October 11 in Philadelphia. She’ll be performing in 3 to 5k capacity Theatres.

September 14 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
September 15 – Portland, OR @ Keller Auditorium
September 17 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
September 18 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre
September 21 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre
September 24 – Minneapolis, MN @ State Theatre
September 26 – Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre
September 28 – Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre
October 1 – New York, NY @ Pier 17 at South Street Seaport*
October 3 – Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre
October 5 – Wallingford, CT @ Oakdale Theatre
October 6 – Toronto, ON @ Sony Centre For Performing Arts*
October 8 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre
October 9 – Washington, DC @ MGM National Harbor
October 11 – Philadelphia, PA @ XCite Center at Parx Casino

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The 21 year old GRAACE releases the video for the track Have Fun At Your Party. The up and coming Sydney based artist has been building a fan base via several single releases. She has a several upcoming performances in Sydney and Melbourne.
Press: The FADER, Clash, The 405
Streams: 50+ million streams on Spotify
Shows: Just wrapped up a European tour in support of Tom Walker
Radio: Triple J

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Lauren Daigle continues to stack up the accolades. She won K-Loves Artist of the Year and Female Artist of the Year. She’s also extend her sold-out “Look Up Child World Tour” with stops across the US and Europe. The new shows will include New York’s iconic Carnegie Hall and two nights at the 10,000 seater Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.

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Pop artist Taela is quickly making a splash. She’s been compared to an old-soul that blends mainstream pop with alternative. Hailing from Missouri, the singer has secured management w/ Brad Gibson & Brett Vargason and Paradigm for booking. Check out her debut single Bang that just landed on Apple’s Best Of The Week Playlist. She is set to take the stage on October 6th at The Austin City Music Festival performing alongside Mumford & Sons and Cardi B.

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