An interview with Nashville based singer songwriter Shannon LaBrie, known for the song Alcohol which has clocked 1.5 million streams on Spotify.

What would be the overall theme of your latest album?
Honestly, I think the overall theme of this record is “Grief.” This album was written in the midst of and in hindsight of the most painful years of my life. A mixture of love songs, sad songs, strong songs, they are all little bits and pieces of my journey. When this album officially released I felt a sense of relief and I truly believe that (the making of this album) made the burden of grief much lighter.

What do you want to say through your music?
That you are not alone. No matter how dark or painful your life might be, you are never alone and there is always hope! CONTINUE READING

Cooling off from the success of the self title EP, Kings favorite Sleeplust are back with a new track.

Having signed a two single remix deal with Artist Intelligence Agency and EDM.com, the band collaborated with the production team Cloudsz on the remix of their new single Lies.

The Los Angeles electro three piece is made up of songstress Meghan Tartamella and twin brothers Michael and Joseph Pepe, and lists Tacos & Drum Machines as interests. Cool!

Catch them live at Make Music Pasadena 6/11/16 in Los Angeles.
sleeplustmusic@gmail.com

The noise is getting louder around soul artist Klez who has released his new EP Here Right Now via Sound x 3 Records, to a sold out release party.

The single Here Right Now is currently airing in the promo of ABC’s finale Castle, and the 21 year old singer in his last year of college headlined Keep Chico Creative Festival which attracts thousands of people.

Having comparisons to Hozier and James Blake, Klez says, “If my music can emotionally take you a different place, the I am doing my job right”.

Klez who can be spotted around local singer songwriter hangs will soon announce a full band Los Angeles residency, more sync placements and will have his summer booked with songwriting sessions as he’s already attracting major attention from publishing companies.
roger@soundx3.com

Winds & Walls who made Yahoo! Music’s Rising Artist has released a new EP ‘Hollow Sessions‘. The New Jersey band just released an acoustic version of the track In A Little Bit which appears on their first EP.

The band was formed out of a brother & sister duo and has worked with producer Rob Freeman (Gym Class Heroes, Hit the Lights) releasing several EP’s. Building up accolades since, the indie rock outfit has performed Webster Hall, embarked on a winter tour, opening for emo darlings Hawthorne Heights. Check back for updates!
windsandwalls@gmail.com

Had I’d make it to the 110 Above Festival which takes place at Gopsall Hall Farm in Leicestershire among ancient temple ruins I would be eager to check out Pleasure House who is set to perform.

The Birmingham indie rock band has done quite well since their short time on the music scene. BBC has backed the band and they’ve supported Prides, Sundara Karma The Japanese House, and Blossoms.

They released the EP ‘Show Your Colours’ which features the new track Cyan, an upbeat psychedelic indie rock anthem. Although it’s a bit hard to pin down the sound, but that’s what makes it refreshing.
alain@landerpr.com, ciaran@surfacelive.co.uk