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SAM VARGA RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE

Nashville, TN (April 25, 2019) – Nashville-based singer/songwriter Sam Varga recently released his debut single Sex & Whiskey. You can listen to the song HERE!
The lyrics she hates picket-fences but loves Rock ‘n Roll, kick off Sam Varga’s debut single just in time for summer. The edgy ballad is evocative of both Sam’s early punk days and his time in Nashville as a songwriter. Best enjoyed at max volume with the windows down, Sex & Whiskey is perfect for your summer playlist so you can still be running when the tank goes empty, ‘cuz you and me run on…sex and whiskey.
“Sex & Whiskey is a high energy summer road trip anthem,” Varga explains. “Fast like 90 MPH and sexier than a Tennessee sunset.”
About Sam Varga:
Coming from the fast paced punk scenes of his high school days to the Blues of Austin TX, Sam always felt most at home writing honest songs on an acoustic guitar. Now he’s chasing something sonically along the lines of a “punk Jackson Browne.” His first single Sex & Whiskey is a high energy road-trip anthem and his first dip into solo artist “thing”. The Kentucky native now calls Nashville home after planting some serious roots in a short amount of time and has plans to release more music this year.You can connect with Sam on Facebook and Instagram.

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NEW COLLABORATIVE SONGWRITING PLATFORM SAYLA LAUNCHES

Nashville, TN (March 30, 2019) –  Wouldn’t it be sweet to have one space where everything you need to songwrite is in one place? New project management platform SAYLA does just that. Built for organization and ease of use, SayLa allows you to keep up with your lyrics, voice memos and group messages without wasting time looking for files.

Created for artists, session players, videographers, lawyers, managers, agents, sound engineers, publishers and more, SayLa creates split sheets with minimal effort. The discovery tools that SayLa provides makes collaborating with colleagues a fun and hassle-free experience.

“We wanted to give artists, songwriters, producers and everyone involved in taking a song from conception to pitch a platform where they can all collaborate in an efficient and effective way,” CEO Cody Johnson explains. “We are songwriters, artists, and producers ourselves, so we created a platform that’s cost effective, built just for us, and adaptable to the ever changing landscape of the music industry.”

SayLa offers both free and paid subscription options. For more information, please visit www.sayla.life and connect with SayLa on Instagram.

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CHARLOTTE MORRIS TO EMBARK ON FIRST SOLO TOUR

Nashville, TN (March 22, 2019) – Folk-Rock singer/songwriter Charlotte Morris is gearing up to embark on her first solo acoustic tour, The Detour, beginning on March 28th in Queens, NY.

The Detour (More Dates to be Announced):
March 28, Queens NY – The Footlight with Emma G, Brian Falduto & The Darkest Timeline
March 31, Merion Station PA – Private House Concert with Julia Isabelle. To attend, contact charlottemorrismusic@gmail.com
April 1, Philadelphia PA – Bourbon & Branch with Gemini Love and Dreaming Thomas
April 2, Washington DC – Tryst
April 3, Baltimore MD – The Living Stage at Hotel RL
April 5, Baltimore MD – The Living Stage at Hotel RL
April 6, Washington DC – Sofar Sounds DC
April 8, Knoxville TN – WDVX’s Blue Plate Special
April 10, Nashville TN – Two Old Hippies
April 13, Austin TX – Brentwood Social House
April 27, San Antonio TX – Sanchos with Paul Henry
June 16, Washington DC – The Living Stage at Hotel RL
June 17, Baltimore MD – The Living Stage at Hotel RL
June 19, Philadelphia PA – The Fire with Lia Menaker, The Whole Peace & Dawson Street
June 22, Eagleville PA – Private House Concert. To attend, email charlottemorrismusic@gmail.com 
TBA – Charlottesville, VA

 

“A year ago, if you had told me that I would be doing a solo acoustic tour across the country, I would have laughed – it just seemed so far out of the realm of possibility,” Morris explains.  “But this past year, I’ve taken bigger strides than I ever could have hoped to take. I’ve thrown my heart and soul into my music, and The Detour is the culmination of my hard work. With this tour, I’ve proven to myself just how capable I am. I’m so excited to reach new audiences, to see new cities, and to continue pushing myself to step out of my comfort zone and make a difference with my music.”

Charlotte draws inspiration from many of her favorite artists including Delta Rae, Brandi Carlile, Christina Perri and folk legends like Peter, Paul and Mary and Simon & Garfunkel. Her songs, which are mostly auto-biographical, also reflect her years in the theatre, with nuances and lyrical specificity akin to musical theatre writing. Described as “the love-child of Judy Collins, deftly playing her violin, guitar and our heartstrings”, Charlotte’s music and charming on-stage presence leave audience members wanting more.

About Charlotte Morris:
Reigning from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Charlotte Morris is a New York based singer-songwriter whose music showcases a unique blend of folk, pop and rock music. From her lilting folk ballads to her rock anthems for a new generation, Charlotte displays a wide aptitude for various styles.

Charlotte released her debut EP ‘To New York, with love’ in June 2018, which received recognition from newspapers and music blogs worldwide. Songs from the EP have been added to numerous Spotify playlists and ‘Call Me Baby’, the 2nd track, has now been featured on MusicTo for 9 consecutive months. Charlotte plays shows in NYC frequently, with recent venues including Feinstein’s/54 Below, Rockwood Music Hall, Parkside Lounge and more. She released her latest single, Shine on February 20, 2019 – World Day of Social Justice.

For more information, visit www.charlottemorrismusic.com and connect with Charlotte Morris on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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CHILL-POP ARTIST SEREENA RELEASES FOURTH SINGLE

Nashville, TN (March 13, 2019) – Indie chill-pop artist SEREENA is set to release her fourth highly-anticipated single, Thinking About You, this Friday, March 15. You can pre-save the song HERE!

Thinking About You incorporates a mixture of up-beat drum beats and electro-pop keyboard sounds to accomplish that relaxed, chill vibe Sereena is known for. Sereena’s sharp, bluesy vocals, meshed with her tight harmonies, lay comfortably on top of the vibes track.

Listeners will be reminded of their secret crush from the love-themed lyrics of Thinking About You. “I wrote this thinking about a guy I never had the guts to express my emotions to,” Sereena explains. “We would always pass each other throughout life at random hangout spots. We both knew there was a connection, but neither of us were confident enough to say anything.”

Recently coming off her debut singles You Love Me, Mind Abuse and Vibes that hit over 50K streams on Spotify combined, Sereena now brings Thinking About You off her upcoming EP to listeners.

 

Stay connected with Sereena on Facebook and Instagram.

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PROGRESSIVE ROCK BAND AMBROSE RELEASES NEW SINGLE

Nashville, TN (March 3, 2019) – Nashville-based “Progressive Rock” band AMBROSErecently released their newest single “Curtains.” You can download the song HERE!

Heavily influenced by John Coltrane, Ambrose’s sound is unlike any other. “Being a progressive band gives us a lot of freedom to create what we want rather than what falls in a respective genre’s guidelines,” the band explains. “We’re all most excited to see how people react to our music. Since our new release is vastly different from our previous one, we are extremely curious to see where we fit in and how our music is received by people who currently listen to us and people who have never heard of us before.”

About Ambrose:
Ambrose is taking Nashville by storm. Created in the fall of 2016, the band mixes the sounds of both metal and rock to create what they like to call Nashville Prog. All five members of Ambrose migrated separately from Northeastern America to attend Belmont University, which is where their story begins. Three of them met freshmen year, which is followed by their recording of “7twelve”. By 2017, the band had grown to its full capacity. Each member adds to the full bodied, multiplex sound that makes Ambrose what it is today.

For more information, visit www.ambroseprog.com and connect with Ambrose on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify.

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SPENCER JORDAN RELEASES NEW SINGLE

Nashville, TN (February 21, 2019) – Nashville-based pop singer/songwriter Spencer Jordan recently released his newest single “Maroon Five.” You can download the song HERE!

With relatable lyrics like Radio’s silent, my memories turned up so high, and it’s been so long since you’ve been in my passenger side, but I can still hear the Maroon 5 playin’, Jordan reminisces on summertime love which is sure to tug on nostalgic heartstrings.

Maroon Five is a love-letter to the music and artists that helped shape me, but also a bittersweet look at how one song can take you back to a specific moment or memory,” Jordan explains. “For me, those memories are often of relationships.”

About Spencer Jordan:
Spencer Jordan is a pop Singer/Songwriter from Jupiter, Florida. After graduating from the University of Florida in 2016, he began his songwriting and artist career in Nashville, Tennessee. Spencer’s music is a mixture of the music he listened to growing up in his small beach town and the prevailing sounds found in today’s pop, and his writing focuses on the everyday struggles and victories that come with life, love, and growing up.

For more information, visit www.spencerjordanmusic.com and connect with Spencer on Instagram, Twitter and Spotify.

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STEVIE RAE STEPHENS RELEASES NEW SINGLE

Nashville, TN (February 15, 2019) – Pop singer/songwriter and former American Idol powerhouse Stevie Rae Stephens recently released her newest single, “Ladylike.” You can download the song HERE!

With strong lyrics like It’s time we learned how to fight, ’cause lines are blurred and our voices go unheard, I take no pride, ’cause fighting like a lady means fighting for my life, “Ladylike” is sure to become an empowering anthem among Stevie Rae fans.

“The concept of being ladylike is a societal construct that conditions women to be fragile, polite, and restrained,” Stevie Rae explains. “We are taught as children to use our words, avoid conflict, and that commanding, outspoken character traits are less desirable – less ladylike. So what happens when ‘No’ isn’t enough? When our words don’t work? When a lifetime of being ladylike leaves us unprepared to fight back? We have been patient and polite in the face of disrespect long enough. It’s time to reclaim this word and encourage women to be powerful, fierce, and confident.”

“Ladylike” is the second of four singles Stevie Rae will be releasing, preceding three EPs, LadylikeDaydreams and Cruel Love. These will ultimately make up her upcoming album, “Ladylike,” set to be released in Fall 2019.

Inspired by pop icons like Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Sara Bareilles, Stevie Rae also has deep roots in theater and composition. She is currently directing a production of The Vagina Monologues, which will take place on February 17 & 18 at Nashville’s famous Exit/In. Tickets can be purchased HERE.

About Stevie Rae Stephens:
California native, Stevie Rae, is a pop singer/songwriter whose powerhouse vocals, presented through honest lyricism and soaring melodies, create the perfect canvas for her message of empowerment, feminism, and self-love. Past achievements range from reaching the Top 75 on American Idol Season 12 to singing the National Anthem for the San Francisco Giants. She has two full length albums and will be releasing a third called “Ladylike” in Fall 2019.

For more information, visit www.stevieraestephens.com and connect with Stevie Rae on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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JAMMIN’ IN JAMMIES TO HOST ANNIVERSARY PARTY

Nashville, TN (February 9, 2019) – Nashville’s favorite pajama-party themed writer’s night JAMMIN’ IN JAMMIES will be hosting a one year anniversary party on Tuesday, February 12. The celebration will take place at Live Oak (formerly Frisky Frogs) on Tuesday, February 12 from 7-10:30pm.

Host Megan Barker will be giving away prizes from The Grand Ole Opry, WDKN, Shure Microphones, Songtown USA, Anchor Publicity and more. You won’t want to miss the show’s amazing lineup, featuring hit songwriters Mitch Rossell, Clay Mills, Allie Colleen and more!

“What started as a little idea about a fun writer’s night has turned into something much bigger than I ever could have imagined,” Barker explains. “The overwhelming support has been incredible. Jammin’ in Jammies is a place to hear great music, network and make friends…wearing a onesie is always a great conversation starter!”

About Megan Barker:

Megan Barker was born in Nashville into a music industry family. She grew up in Las Vegas and began performing on the strip as a teenager before opening for acts like Lee Brice, Montgomery Gentry and more. If you follow her on social media, you’ll see Megan can’t stop rescuing cats and loves to post videos of herself acting silly.

For more information, visit www.jammininjammies.com and be sure to follow the show on Instagram!

 

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STEVIE RAE STEPHENS RELEASES NEW SINGLE

Nashville, TN (January 19, 2019) – Pop singer/songwriter and former American Idol powerhouse Stevie Rae Stephens recently released her newest single, “Uneasy.” You can download the song HERE!

With touching, yet chilling, lyrics like Does it make you uneasy, when the world is in pain and the face of it looks like you, does it make you uneasy, when the women you love and the men you call friends write #metoo,  Stevie Rae manages to write a very relatable song based on unfortunate current events.

“Uneasy” is the first of four singles Stevie Rae will be releasing, preceding three EPs, Ladylike, Daydreams and Cruel Love. These will ultimately make up her upcoming album, “Ladylike,” set to be released in Fall 2019.

“As an activist for raising awareness and confronting domestic violence, rape culture, sexual violence/exploitation/trafficking in all it’s ugly forms, I do my best to address these issues in my songwriting,” Stevie Rae explains. “To call me a ‘feminist’ is an understatement.”Inspired by pop icons like Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Sara Bareilles, Stevie Rae also has deep roots in theater and composition. She is currently directing a production of The Vagina Monologues, which will take place on February 17 & 18 at Nashville’s famous Exit/In. Tickets can be purchased HERE.

About Stevie Rae Stephens:
California native, Stevie Rae, is a pop singer/songwriter whose powerhouse vocals, presented through honest lyricism and soaring melodies, create the perfect canvas for her message of empowerment, feminism, and self-love. Past achievements range from reaching the Top 75 on American Idol Season 12 to singing the National Anthem for the San Fransisco Giants. She has two full lengths albums and will be releasing a third called “Ladylike” in Fall 2019.

For more information, visit www.stevieraestephens.com and connect with Stevie Rae on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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JENNIFER RAE RELEASES NEW SINGLE

Nashville, TN (December 7, 2018) – Nashville based pop artist Jennifer Rae released her new single today, called 22, Not in Love. You can download the song on iTunes and stream it on Apple Music.

With deep-yet-releatable lyrics like Don’t know who I am, but I know one thing, I’m not in love, Jennifer Rae’s new “non-love song” is sure to be a hit among fans. This song is extraordinarily important to me because it is about uncertainty and self-reflection,” she explains. “It is about not knowing who you are and learning to accept that. The only thing I felt I was sure of was that I wasn’t in love.”

22, Not in Love was written, performed, mixed, mastered and distributed by an all female team. “I believe songs by women about identity are crucial. There is so much pressure for us to be everything, but we are only human,” the wise-beyond-her-years artist professes.

With songs that have been celebrated as “poetry in motion” (Amelia Vandergast, A&R Factory), New Jersey native Jennifer Rae artfully composes heartfelt and honest songs that are accentuated by her velvety-smooth voice and rich piano accompaniments. She transitions between her vocal registers effortlessly, and creates lush textures and harmonies combining jazz and pop into captivating and emotional compositions. Heavily inspired by songwriter masters like Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon, she is currently enamored with artists like SZA, St. Vincent and Half Waif. As a recent transplant to Nashville, TN, Jennifer started out playing numerous shows in the NYC-area, such as the NY Historical Society, Arlene’s Grocery, The West End Lounge, Smash Studios, and Bushwick Public House. Jennifer has worked extensively with multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer, Cole Lumpkin of 300 Entertainment. She is also a founding member of Cleveland’s Sofar Sounds. She recently completed a degree in Music from Oberlin College and Conservatory with a concentration in Songwriting.

For more information, visit www.thejenniferrae.com and connect with Jennifer Rae on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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