It seems like eons ago when Timberlake and Madonna released 4 Minutes. Fast forward a decade later, Timberlake will headline The 2018 Super Bowl. This is perfect timing for his 2018 album release. If his audience forgot about him, they will be quickly reminded of the actor, singer, musician, and record producer that rose to fame during his stint with NSYNC. Plus, this is his chance to reach a whole new audience since most millennials are unfamiliar with his work. Artists rumored to perform were Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Ed Sheeran, and Sam Smith.

Pop artist Sophie Rose who has been working with Steve Aoki, Charli XCX, and Louis the Child, has released the new track Two Young Lovers. The self produced song reveals the craftsmanship of the 17 year old singer-songwriter, who has written nearly 500 songs, and is signed to a publishing joint venture between Ester Dean and Dr. Luke’s Prescription Songs.

Her recent collaboration on Sam F’s on Limitless has over 10 million streams and has just entered the Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart.
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Indie starlette Lauren Ruth Ward delivers a new straight up rock track Well, Hell. If you want to stick out today, it’s good to have a good live show. That’s why the Baltimore native has been creating lots of noise. It’s her ferocious live show and the uptempo rockers. Lauren has garnered the support of Spotify’s “Badass Women,” LA Weekly, Galore, Wonderland Magazine, Jam In The Van, and Sofar Sounds. Having recently signed with Weekday Records, she has upcoming dates in SD, LA, SF, Portland and Seattle with Nicole Atkins.
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Jacksonville based The Dog Apollo are making noise with their brand of indie-alternative rock. Falling along the lines of the Killers and Cage The Elephant, the band has performed on festivals alongside Fall Out Boy, Twenty One Pilots, Weezer, and Young The Giant. Having established themselves as headliners , the three piece just released a new single Pile Driver.
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The Dublin-based dance-rock group Ivy Nations are back with a new track Sentimental Hearts after having spent the summer playing headline shows in London supporting the single Live By Design.

The track which was produced by Phil Magee (Kodaline, The Academic) is about a boy who lives in his head, but craves the truth,” notes lead singer and lyricist, Joe Kiernan. Quickly added to Apple’s Hot Tracks Playlist the song has racked up 30,000 Spotify Streams since its release.
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