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Wendy Starland

Wendy Starland was named VH1's “Best Emerging Artist.” Starland was also honored by The Songwriter's Hall Of Fame for her top 10 hit song, Dancing With The Sea. Her self-written & produced single was released in Europe alongside multi-platinum artists, Norah Jones, Feist, and Edie Brickell, to name a few. Her song landed at #8 on the charts, giving her the opportunity to tour throughout Europe to thousands of fans. She was a featured performer at MI Fest, opening for Sheryl Crow and Jack White of the White Stripes. Starland was named in the Beckham House book as one of the “Great Female Singers” alongside Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday, Etta James, and Natalie Cole, etc. She also performed at the Toronto International Film Festival, at the premiere of Entourage star, Adrian Grenier’s movie, Teenage Papparazzo. Starland was featured on the Songs Of Love For Japan album to support Tsunami Relief efforts along with Tori Amos, Sara Bareilles, Ani DiFranco, Antigone Rising, Brandi Carlisle, Toby Lightman, Lenka and others.

She is a lead vocalist on multi-platinum artist Moby’s Grammy nominated album, Last Night, which went to #2 on the Billboard charts. She has also sung backup for Michael Bolton on CBS's The Early Show and has opened for Sean Paul, Grandmaster Flash, Shawn Colvin, Vonda Shepard, Fishbone, The English Beat, Mike Posner, The Pointer Sisters, Karl Denson, The Romantics, Ronnie Dunn, and Universal/Verve artists Jonatha Brooke and Lucy Woodward. Light Babies produced a dance remix of her song “Queen Of Hearts” that was released on Tiesto’s label, Black Hole Recordings, last year. She has written and recorded duets with Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Ben Lee, The Wu Tang Clan, Capone of Island Def Jam's Capone & Noriega, MC Fitti, and Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas.

Starland was solely responsible for discovering multi-Grammy winner, Lady Gaga, and landed her a production deal with the multi-platinum producer for Beyonce, Jessica Simpson, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, etc. that resulted in Gaga signing major label record and publishing deals. Wendy and Lady Gaga have written songs together over the years while Starland was also helping to develop Lady GaGa’s creative and marketing strategy.

Fashion diva Donna Karan, celebrity clothing line Boy Meets Girl, Cakewalk by Roland, P2, women’s wear line Pink Pump, and skin care/ makeup line, Beauty Society, and Mobovivo are all using her music and image in their ad campaigns to represent their multi-million dollar companies (featured on network TV including ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, as well as Teen Vogue, Teen People, Cosmo Girl, Elle Magazine, and The New York Times.) Starland’s recent sponsorship with celebrity clothing line, Theia,(worn by Taylor, Swift, Oprah Winfrey) has brought her accolades including being featured on Zimbio’s “Hottest Couples at the 2014 Grammy Awards” list alongside Beyonce, Alicia Keys, etc. as well as being featured in the “Fashion Spotlight.” Starland is sponsored by and models for designer Gordana Gelhausen, who is the winner of the hit TV show, “Project Runway” with Heidi Klum.

Her songs have been heard in countless movies and TV shows, including MTV's hit series’ "The Hills," “Jersey Shore,” the lead promos for 2 NBC primetime series, "Las Vegas" and "Hawaii," "Daily 10," E! News Live," and "E! True Hollywood Story,"and ABC's "Regis and Kelly." Starland is writing and producing a score & soundtrack for an upcoming movie "A Love Of Money" starring Samuel L Jackson, Billy Bob Thornton, Jessica Biel and Eminem. She is cowriting the theme song with Wyclef Jean. Sixteen songs Starland co-wrote and produced are featured in the popular video game Rock Band 3 - as well as Ubisoft's new video game, "Rocksmith," alongside The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead, etc. out now on Xbox and PlayStation 3. The LA Kings, Colorado Avalanche, San Diego Padres, and Denver Broncos have all picked up the song "Can You Feel It" Starland co-wrote and produced during their games this NHL and NFL seasons. The California rock band RapScallions, for whom Starland co-writes and produces, performed the song live before a TV studio audience on FOX Sports. Starland and her new song "All The Way" is featured in the upcoming TV & print ad campaigns for MoboVivo. A song she wrote and produced for the Asian girl group, Me 'N Ma Girls, will be released this year. Starland licensed a song for a national commercial for the product line Hot Stuff Go Pop Compacts. Wendy collaborated with legends and Grammy winners: Stephen Bishop, Tony Levin, Jerry Marotta, Arturo O'Farrill, Oz Noy and Conductor Luisella Chiarini with the A.C.O. Val Vibrata Symphony Orchestra in Abruzzo, Italy. Wendy Starland's highly anticipated single "Home" cowritten with chart topping producer, Ivo Moring, will be released worldwide this year.

Check out more about Wendy Starland on her Facebook and Twitter

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The Curly Wolf

Diesel fuel, burning tires, and Fernet-Branca…that would be the aroma coming out of your speakers if you could smell the music. The Curly Wolf delivers a hard charging alt-country rock sound that comes from a variety of musical and cultural influences. Cash, Hank, Waylon…Rancid, The Misfits, Queens of The Stone Age…Trucks, Choppers, Vans…these are the common threads that brought these boys together to create an aggressive new music alternative to today’s standard country music.

Born on a Northern California ranch, Grant Benziger picked up the guitar at an early age and quickly developed his skills. He discovered punk and heavy metal through the local skate punk scene and immediately started putting his own bands together. At the ripe age of 14 he was fronting punk bands and playing bars and clubs he normally wouldn’t have been allowed to step foot in as a minor. His diesel-trucking brother soon showed him the ways of traditional and underground country music. Grant instantly took to the sounds of Hank Williams, Pasty Cline, Johnny Cash and many other old-time country legends. This influence began to meld with his current style and he began to develop his own aggressive rocking country sound.

Mike Bouchard spent most of his adolescent and college years in Georgia where he played in local punk and rock bands. In high school he quickly advanced to Captain of the drum line where he developed much of the chops he still uses in the band. After a move to Los Angeles, Mike opened Gasser Lounge in Redondo Beach- the place to go if you like your music loud and your drinks stiff! The bar would later play a key role in the creation and development of The Curly Wolf. Mike’s style is loud and heavy. He is the backbone to The Curly Wolf sound.

Matt Pliskin was born and raised in Los Angeles County’s South Bay. Growing up in an area responsible for bands like Black Flag, The Descendents, Circle Jerks, and Pennywise, Matt couldn’t help but be heavily influenced by the genre. He followed in the footsteps of these influences playing bass in various hardcore punk bands around the South Bay. It was through the sounds of rockabilly and pyschobilly that he realized the power of the upright bass. Matt and Grant attended the same music school in LA, but only linked up after answering an ad Grant posted looking for likeminded musicians. This was the start of The Curly Wolf.

From Nirvana and Metallica to The Wu-Tang Clan and NOFX, Billy’s musical influences run the gamut in punk, metal, and hip-hop. Billy played guitar in local punk and metal bands for over a decade. One day he heard some Bill Monroe and immediately fell in love with the mandolin and became fanatical about learning to master it. As a fan of the Curly Wolf Billy really wanted to play with the guys, so he offered his services and started joining their set from time to time. It was an immediate and natural fit. He continued to play more and more Curly Wolf shows, so much so that they decided to make it official and the band now had a full time mandolin player. Billy’s aggressive yet beautiful (Mike likes to call it twinkly) sound on the mandolin really rounds out the Curly Wolf sound.

As previously mentioned, Mike’s Gasser Lounge played a key role in the formation of this group. Mike had received a copy of a unique cover Grant and Matt had made of “Die, Die, Die” by the Misfits. Mike instantly loved this version with Grant pick’n the banjo and Matt slappin’ the upright bass. Mike decided to have them play the 3rd Anniversary party for his bar. Instantly a crowd favorite, this was the beginning of not only great new friendships but a new musical movement in the South Bay. Like the legendary punk bands that came before them, The Curly Wolf is rallying against the status quo. They are creating a harder, more aggressive style of country music that pays homage to its roots while trying to push the genre forward.

Check out more about The Curly Wolf at their Instagram, Facebook and Official Website.

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Ruby Velle

Deep, raw funk. Stax-style Southern soul. Uplifting Motown-channeling anthems. Atlanta’s Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics are the heirs to the thrones of the old-school masters. But they’re much more than just a group of revivalists trying to create a period piece. Powerhouse singer Velle and her band will settle for nothing less than bringing these classic sounds glimmering into the now with a fresh, new contemporary sheen.

It’s this inviting and accessible bravado that has scored the band critical acclaim from outlets such as The New York Daily News, MTV, Paste and more. And in addition to their critical success, at a time when record sales are at an all- time industry low, the completely independent, DIY-minded Velle and the Soulphonics sold a quarter-million downloads of their single, “My Dear” on iTunes, landing them in the top 30 on Billboard’s Heatseeker charts and at a stunning #4 on the iTunes R&B charts when their debut album It’s About Time was released in 2012.

The group has shared bills with megastars and indie press darlings alike, including Erykah Badu, The XX, Goodie Mob, Gary Clark Jr., Animal Collective, Feist, Bush, The Wailers, Dumpstaphunk, Lee Fields, Bombino and Kendrick Lamar.

After an explosive set opening for Motown’s legendary “The Temptations,” the band looks towards the release of their sophomore album “State of All Things.” In addition they will close out the year by releasing several singles.

Check out more about Ruby Velle at their Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Official Website.

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Hamish Anderson

A student of the three Kings (Albert, BB and Freddie) and Keith Richards with touches of Jeff Buckley and Tom Petty. Hamish is a blues rock artist (guitarist/singer/songwriter) from Melbourne, Australia who was the last artist to open for the late BB King. This spring, he completed a 12 city tour opening for The Rides (featuring Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Barry Goldberg). In addition to these tours, he's performed over sixty shows in the US including seven showcases during SXSW; as well as Los Lobos, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Wynona Judd and Blues Traveler.

He’s received an award for Best Blues Song by the Independent Music Awards for his single “Burn” and was profiled in Huffington Post “Beyond the Six Strings” as well as The Blues Magazine UK for their “Future of Blues Music” issue in 2015.

His untitled debut album is being produced by Jim Scott (Tom Petty, Tedeschi Trucks, Ryan Bingham, Wilco, Grace Potter) and will feature Steve Berlin from Los Lobos on Baritone Sax; Johnny Radelat (Gary Clark Jr), Freddie Bokkenheuser (Ryan Adams), and Aaron Sterling (John Mayer) on drums; Chris Bruce (Seal, Meshell Ndegeocello) and Rob Calder (Angus & Julia Stone, Kanye) on bass; and Chris Joyner (Ryan Bingham) and Jerry Borge (Jonathan Wilson) on keys.

The first single from that album, “Trouble,” has received spins on major market AAA radio across the nation and was released April 15. It is featured on Spotify’s official “Blues & Roots Rock” playlist. The official video had an exclusive premiere on Relix.com. The debut album will release later this year.

Check out more about Hamish Anderson at his Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Official Website.

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Will Dailey

Will Dailey is an acclaimed recording and performing artist, who is a three-time winner of the Boston Music Award for Best Singer/Songwriter. In June of 2013 he was featured on a Stephen King/John Mellencamp project produced by T Bone Burnett called Ghost Brothers Of Darkland County and also released an original song he wrote inspired by Jack Kerouac's Tristessa. In September of 2013 he played his fourth Farm Aid Concert along side Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews and John Mellencamp and in November finished up a 9 city tour of France. Dailey's music has been featured on over 50 TV programs and films. The first single from his new album National Throat, due out later in 2014, is already a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition. Rock journalist Steve Morse said recently, "Will Dailey's pop smarts, his dedication to detail, and his soul-inflected voice are just what we need right now to restore belief in music. His new songs are personal epiphanies with a universal appeal."

Check out more from Will Dailey on his Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Official Website. 

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Raymundo

Raymundo is a Latin Pop singer-songwriter born in South El Monte, CA, and raised by two hardworking Mexican parents who nurtured his talent and soulful voice at a very early age. He developed a charismatic stage presence when he first started singing and performing music professionally at the age of 9 . Raymundo performed under the direction of Richard Mata in “Mariachi Voz de America” for over 10 years. They shared the stage with Blink 182 during a tribute to the band, which was very well received by the band and garnered them a spot on MTV news, accompanied artists like Jenni Rivera, Paquita la del Barrio & more. Raymundo has now shifted his focus to his solo music career by releasing his first EP, "En Mi Cuarto (In My Room)" in 2010, featuring musical arrangements and production by “Angry” Mike Eleopoulos (Fergie, Justin Timberlake, Luis Miguel) (www.angrymike.com), Richard Mata and upcoming and talented producer, David Soto III who he wrote his album "Soñar. Creer. Realizar." with in 2012. Two tracks from this album, including his first single "Noche Especial" have already been featured on ESPN Latin International and even closed the Olympic Ceremony in their broadcasting in 2012. 

Raymundo's music and voice have been compared to successful artists like Reik, Frankie J, and Jason Mraz. Although unsigned Raymundo continues to break music barriers by bringing his raw talent, Taylor guitar and passion to big stages. Some of his career highlights are: performing the national anthem several times for Chivas USA at the Home Depot Center, being crowned "La Estrella Del Reventon 2010" on Primera Edicion (Univision Los Angeles) by his fans in 2010, where he opened for Enrique Iglesias, Nelly Furtado, Alejandra Guzman and more at the the world famous Staples Center, opening for Juanes at the OC Fair in 2015, Opening Calibash 2016 (Performances by: J Balvin, Prince Royce, Nicky Jam & more) and most recently being invited to perform at SXSW (South by Southwest) as an official showcase artist in 2016.

Check Raymundo out more on his Official Artist page, his Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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Petty Morals

Petty Morals is an all-girl synth-rock outfit based out of Salem, MA. Their influences include The Sounds, Le Tigre, Prince, the Rolling Stones, The Epoxies, and The AKAs. They enjoy heavy eyeliner, the finest boxed wines, and being all dressed up with nowhere to go. They won 2nd place in the 2014 Rock N Roll Rumble, were nominated for best new act and best rock act in the 2014 Boston Music Awards, and WON the award for 'video of the year' in the 2015 Boston Music Awards!

Petty Morals features Tai “Taiphoon” Heatley (Cult 45, Taiphoon Fantastic) on lead vocals, Jess "JC" Collins (Static Dynamic and Mellow Bravo) on backing vocals, Ivahna Rock (Killer Abs, VAGIANT) on bass, LoWreck (Tijuana Sweetheart) on drums, Allison Wonderland (Gunpowder Gelatine) on keys, and Chrissy V (The Spoilers, The Grinds) on guitar and additional backing vocals.

To check out more about Petty Morals, check out their Band Page, Twitter and Instagram!

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Draw The Line

Hailing from Boston, Mass., The city that boasts the World Championship Red Sox, The New England Patriots, the musical groups Boston, members of Journey, J.Geils, and Peter Wolf, Godsmack, of course Aerosmith. Adding to the subculture of this city is Draw The Line the Aerosmith Tribute Band. The bands career, now spanning almost fifteen years, has taken them all over the world. The band has performed in all but two U.S. states. They have also been to Peurto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories. They have toured to other countries such as England, Canada, South America and Japan just to name a few. With over 2000 performances in over 100 cities, Draw The Line is sure soon to be in a venue near you! During a January 1998 interview, Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler singled out Draw The Line as the best of the Aerosmith tribute bands. On Boston's biggest Rock radio station 104.1 WBCN, disc jockey Nick Carter quoted "I've seen Draw The Line! They ARE Aerosmith!" The band is popular on the college circuit as well, and has been interviewed by several Boston-based college radio stations, such as Brandeis University's 100.1 WBRS. DTL has also had featured articles in international fanzines, Boston area newspapers such as The Patriot Ledger, The Boston Globe, The Mariner papers, etc. 

They are the only tribute band who has been featured on the Official Aerosmith Website as well as that of Aerosmith's Official Fan Club. With support and accolades from Aerosmith themselves, as well as journalists, top DJs, and fans worldwide, its no wonder that Draw The Line is recognized as a one-of-a-kind. "A professional show band in a league of their own amongst tribute acts, and of a caliber that is unparalleled in the tribute genre" says reporter, Joe Reardon of the Mariner Newspaper Group. The group's fanatical popularity was evident the evening of January 1, 1999, when it played at the former Mama Kins Music Hall in Boston in front of a sold out crowd of 800. Among other famous faces at that show was Steven Tyler's daughter, model Mia Tallarico. Steven Tyler quoted his daughter the next day as saying "Dad, have you seen this? From where I was standing, I couldn't believe how much they (Draw The Line) looked and sounded just like you!" Draw The Line's lead singer, Neill Byrnes, won a Steven Tyler look-alike contest on 107.3 WAAF, another one of Boston's biggest rock radio stations. Even MTV agrees to the easily mistaken identity of Steven Tyler. So MTV invited Neill to fly to New York so they could film his magical impersonation for a promotional video. Even more recently Byrnes has been approached by VH1 to appear on they're new program, Rock Candy. If you love Aerosmith, this is the tribute show You Don't Wanna Miss!

To check out more about Draw the Line, check out their Twitter, Instagram and Band Website!

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Ashley Jordan

Whether performing as a solo artist or backed by a band of talented musicians, Singer-Songwriter Ashley Jordan's unique style and unforgettable original tunes compel listeners of all ages to stop and listen. Described as "charismatic", "honest" and “a vocal powerhouse”, Ashley has performed her music at venues across the U.S. and has had the honor of supporting artists such as Jason Mraz, Phillip Phillips, Christina Perri, O.A.R., Magic!, Alex Preston, Crystal Bowersox, Howie Day, Rusted Root and more! With several high profile performances as well as an abundance of major regional awards, Ashley is on top of her game and shows no signs of slowing down! Ashley has performed for audiences as large as 40,000 people, and in 2015 her song “Angels” received a first round Grammy nomination. In May of 2016, Ashley released a fourth album (“He’s Crazy”) of all original music and immediately caught the attention of Boston’s premiere radio station WBMX (MIX 104.1 FM). Calling her new album “a Masterpiece”, Matthew Reid (Music Director and on-air personality at WBMX) stated: “My favorite album of 2015? Adele’s 25. My favorite album of 2016, so far? Boston singer/songwriter and Open Mixfest 2014 Winner, Ashley Jordan’s He’s Crazy.” Ashley received the unique honor at WBMX of having every song on her new album featured on the air daily for a full week in June, 2016 prior to a world-wide release.

The full story…

Ashley got her start at the age of 13 as a busker (street-performer) on the mean streets of Boston, MA. Her guitar playing, vocals and original music gained attention from local venues who noted the crowds that gathered to listen to her perform. She soon moved from the streets to the stage.

In February of 2010 at the age of 17, Ashley released her first album of original music titled “Simple Love” and quickly found herself featured in many of New England’s most popular independent music publications. Just a year later, she released her second album “Liquid Words” and debuted her new unique mix of original music. Ashley appeared on the cover of Metronome Magazine and was selected for their coveted “Top Twenty Hit List” for two years in a row! Doug Sloan of Metronome stated that “Ashley Jordan has grown to be a multi-talented tour de force. At nineteen years old she’s twice the songwriter than most, as she sings her beautiful crafted tales of life and love with a gorgeous voice that’s filled with stirring emotion . . . with two top notch albums to her credit, a powerfully emotive voice and stellar song crafting skills, Ashley Jordan is destined for stardom.”

In late 2013, Ashley filmed a music video for her original song "If I Had You" which was selected to be televised regularly on the Nashville Network (The Heartland) beginning in November in the "Rising Star: Top Ten videos of the Year”. Shortly thereafter, Ashley released her third album titled "Nothing In Doubt" and Boston pop-radio station Mix 104.1 selected her song "If I Had You" as one of it’s "Best of 2013", touting Ashley's newest album as "a great album...standing up to Nashville's best."

After competing against musicians from across New England in 2014, Ashley was selected by judges at one of Boston's Hit Radio Stations to open their annual summer MIXFEST Concert at the Hatch Shell in Boston. With an audience of 40,000 in attendance, Ashley dazzled concertgoers with her original songs.

Ashley achieved many notable awards in 2015, most importantly her single "Angels" received a first round Grammy nomination in the pop/solo category. She was also selected by Pulse Magazine as the "Best Female Vocalist" and "Best Solo/Acoustic Act" of 2015 and performed at pre/post parties for artists such as Garth Brooks, Sam Hunt and Chase Rice. Ashley also received a sponsorship from Eastern States Eyewear of NYC and was named the “New Face of Exces Eyewear”, for an exclusive line of designer sunglasses.

The outlook for 2016 is bright for Ashley! After winning four coveted titles at this year’s 2016 Pulse Magazine Awards, Ashley also completed her fourth album of all original music and has received high praise: “Ashley’s new album is SO GOOD that I’m featuring it every evening this week” … “You don’t understand how good this album is. Yet. But you will…”

Check out more about the talented Ashely Jordan at her Twitter, Instagram and Band Website!

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Fil Pacino

Though music travels through an ever-changing cultural and technological landscape, the art and artistry of the music itself still radiates from the same old core. Songs that inspire with rhythms that move us, lyrics whose poetry engages and relates to us, musicianship that binds, shapes and elevates it and with it, us.

Singer, songwriter, guitarist and journeyman performer Fil Pacino rests on these age old laurels while fluidly navigating multiple genres on his 2013 debut solo release Death By Lions. Through deeply personal and introspective lyrics Pacino’s delivery is as powerful in stripped down acoustic driven arrangements as canvassed across a full throttle band. Pacino’s flexible nature as a songsmith is no coincidence, born from his 300+ performances per year ranging from solo acoustic and small combos to raucous full band rock shows.

While establishing himself as a weekly and even daily local name throughout Boston’s active south shore music underground, Pacino has done equal time on larger stages from regional mainstays The Middle East and Paradise to larger venues like Boston’s historic Great Woods, Gilette Stadium and as a featured performer at numerous 92.9FM sponsored events.

Pacino is a professional endorsee of Reverend Guitars and counts among his many musical influences a broad spectrum spanning Jeff Buckley, Lewis Taylor, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Prince, Nikka Costa and countless others. Pacino continues work on his follow up release slated for late 2016/2017 but contends that new material “usually hits me at inconvenient times …”

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To learn more about Fil Pacino, check out his Twitter and Band Website~

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Air Traffic Controller

Air Traffic Controller have created a place all their own in the indie pop world.

Serving in the US Navy as an air traffic controller, singer/songwriter Dave Munro sent home demos written during deployment. Bandmate and singer/songwriter Casey Sullivan met Dave soon thereafter, and the two forged a collaborative bond that has become the vocal sound of ATC.

With an eclectic song catalog and category-defying organic/electronic sound, people are taking notice of ATC. They were 2015 Billboard Hot 100 Fest performers with The Weeknd and Justin Bieber, placed on the NPR Hot 100 List for SXSW, named Guardian UK Band of the Day, won Best Indie Alternative Song in the Independent Music Awards, and have over 15 million Spotify plays. ATC's music has been licensed by Bose, MTV, NBC, ABC, Disney, Verizon, Toyota, and many more.

The band started the new year with showcases in Park City at Sundance with ASCAP, Toyota Music Lodge, Zen Den, and Cisero's. They followed this up with their first Sixthman Rock Boat cruise with bands like Bronze Radio Return, Jukebox The Ghost, and Michael Franti. An Official act again this year at SXSW, ATC played showcases for McDonalds, the Grammy Museum, and was featured on Alt Nation's playlist of bands to watch at this year's festival.

Air Traffic Controller’s third album, BLACK BOX, was released on March 11, 2016. The new album features "People Watching," "On The Wire" and "The House." The official music video for "The House" won the 2016 New England Music Award for Best Video, was named by Boston Magazine as the best video for 2015, and has been featured in rotation on MTVU, MTV2, and on the homepage of Funny Or Die.

Check out more about Air Traffic Control on their Instagram, Twitter and Band page!

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Todo Mundo

Todo Mundo was voted "Best World Music" band at the 2015 & 2014 San Diego Music Awards and have toured across North America for the past 3 years (CA, CO, UT, AZ, NM, ID, WA, OR, PA, SD, & Mexico).  Their music is a mixture of Spanish Rumba, Reggae, Brazilian, Balkan and Middle Eastern styles.  

They've performed at a variety of festivals (Lightning in a Bottle, Joshua Tree Music Festival, Kaabboo Festival, River Fest) and venues and have supported international and national touring artists such as The Roots, Chet Faker, Sir Mix a Lot, Alina Baraz, Fred Wesley, Mike Love, Los Amigos Invisibles, JJ Grey & Mofro, Lucinda Williams, Richard Thompson, Sister Nancy, Chris Isaak, Aterciopelados, Jarabe De Palo, Vokab Kompany, The Bunny Gang,  and El Gran Silencio.  

In November 2014, they received an award from the City of San Diego's Human Relation Commission for spreading diversity through music.  In February 2015, Todo Mundo entered NPR's Tiny Desk Concert Contest.  From the 7,000 artist submissions they received, NPR's Alt.Latino program selected Todo Mundo and 10 other bands as their favorite contestants, which they featured in one of their podcasts.

Check out more about Todo Mundo at their Instagram and Band Website

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Tess Henley

Soul singer-songwriter Tess Henley began Suzuki piano training at age three, and by age five was dissecting harmonies that even her mother – a singer by trade – found difficult. Multi-Grammy winning producer Don Was (Rolling Stones, John Mayer, Bonnie Raitt) recently selected Henley from over 10,000 performers as the winner of Guitar Center’s National Artist Discovery Program.

“She’s unlike any artist that’s out there now, a world class singer with a true gift” says Was. Billboard describes her music as a classy brand of soulful R&B that could hold up in any era of Was’ storied career.

Was produced Henley’s latest EP, “Wonderland”, tracked at Hollywood’s Henson Recording Studios (birthplace of celebrated projects like Carole King’s Tapestry and Joni Mitchell’s Blue). Acclaimed musicians included drummer James Gadson (Beck, Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers), James Hutchinson on bass (Bonnie Raitt, BB King), guitarist Mark Goldenberg (Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt), Mike Finnigan on Hammond Organ (Jimi Hendrix, Michael McDonald), percussionist Michito Sanchez (Train, Aretha Franklin), string arranger Davide Rossi (Ed Sheeran, Coldplay) and Henley on keyboards, vocals and background vocals.

As Was describes the project, “Sometimes magic just happens, you can’t really legislate that. There’s no producer in the world who can make that happen. All you can do is try to set up a situation where if lightning strikes the room, you’ve got the tape rolling. And lightning struck. It was a really charmed session, and Tess was amazing, didn’t miss a note all day.”

Henley honed her live performance by sharing the stage with folks like Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, Boy George & Culture Club, Eric Hutchinson, Jon McLaughlin, Bettye Lavette & more, while continuing to build her profile as a songwriter. She made her national television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2015, where she performed a pair of songs from “Wonderland.” Henley’s songs have won over $100,000 in awards and honors over the last few years.

Check out Tess Henley on her Instagram, Twitter and Band Page!

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Ruby Rose Fox

Ruby Rose Fox​, a vocal powerhouse of soul­-driven, edgy rock ‘n’ roll (with a nod to new­ wave pop), whose voice threatens to knock down the walls of any room in which she performs is making 2016 her strongest year of new releases and live performances.

The Boston Herald ​​describes Ruby Rose Fox’s music as “​arty, edgy rock 'n' roll that lets her be Lou Reed and Nico at the same time... [and ​seems] t​o come from another scene, another world.”

In July & August 2015 Ruby Rose Fox ​was both the ​Improper Bostonian magazine’s pick for Best Musician of 2015​ in the “Boston’s Best” ​issue, ​and featured on the cover of its 2015 “Music” ​issue. Ruby also took home the “Best Pop Artist,”​and “Best Female Vocalist” honors at the 2015 Boston Music Awards​, and was named “Female Performer of the Year,”​ by the 2016 New England Music Awards.

In April, 2015, Ruby Rose Fox​ embarked on a very successful tour supporting Martha Davis and The Motels ​promoting the release of two new singles: Blue Angel ​​and Good Friday​ along the way. And upon return from her tour with The Motels, on June 10th, 2015, Ruby Rose Fox ​was the musical guest featured in a live production of WBUR/NPR’s​ On Point Live​!​ with Tom Ashbrook and Cheryl Strayed.

Late last Fall,​ Ruby Rose Fox​ went back to the studio, working on a fresh album in following a successful PledgeMusic ​campaign.

Ruby's new album, “Domestic” ​was released on 5/24/2016​, and charted at #8 on Billboard's Heatseeker's (northeast) chart in its first week, and rose to #6 in its second week on the charts. The album release has been supported by 4 music videos, with more to be released before the end of 2016.

Ruby Rose Fox is now preparing for a Fall 2016 tour in order to promote the album, with dates to be announced soon.

Take a look at Ruby Rose Fox Instagram, Twitter and band website for more information on her

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Eyeshine

Eyeshine is an American underground rock band formed in 2004. They found success with a unique blend of pop punk and post grunge called Edge Rock. The band gained a modest audience with its debut EP, How About That?, and their first full length album, Red Stripes White Lights. But it was their sophomore effort, My Paper Kingdom, that achieved nationwide fame in 2009. The album featured their award-winning song “Alone” with its honest and simple lyrics making a connection with a steadily growing fan base. Since forming, the band has self-produced over 13 albums, including their current album, Sidewalk Dreams and Chalk Dust.

They have been touring across the U.S. since 2006 and have also made their way to Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and Brazil. The list of conventions and festivals the band has appeared at is extensive, including performance spots on Vans Warped Tour and Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival.

Of the many notable achievements, Eyeshine won the worldwide Ford sponsored competition “Gimme The Gig II” in May 2012. They then recorded their single “Stratosphere” and filmed a music video with the seven-time Grammy Award winning Producer Don Was and Krish Sharma. The recording process utilized a customized mobile studio built into a Ford Focus by “Mad” Mike Martin from Pimp My Ride. West coast news stations affiliated with The CW TV Network filmed and aired the one-hour special.

To check out Eyeshine more, take a look their social media platforms:

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YouTube 

Band Website

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Jane n' the Jungle

Jane N' The Jungle is a female fronted alternative rock band from Phoenix, AZ.  Known for their electric live performances, the band's mission is to impact the world through music.  JNTJ is becoming known as one of Phoenix's fastest growing bands and local opening act for touring bands passing through the valley.  With a sound that can only be described as truly unique, JNTJ has pulled influences from a multitude of eras and genres.  The classic story telling of Jordan White, leaves listeners aching for more.  Her delivery goes from soothing and beautiful in tracks, "Walking Cleopatra," and, "Don't Say," to searing and powerful with songs such as, "Smoke and Dust," and, "Shake Me Out."

JNTJ has shown great versatility in their ability to bond with any audience in venues ranging from the legendary Whiskey a Go Go, to South by Southwest, to the technological marvel of Livewire Scottsdale and many others.  Not only has the band shared the stage with legacy acts such as Powerman 5000, John Michael Montgomery, and Kicking Harold, but also have spear-headed a new generation of artists.  Night Riots, From Ashes to New, Lacey Sturm and A Silent Film are just a few of the up and coming artists JNTJ has had the pleasure of working with.

Jane N' The Jungle is currently putting the finishing touches on their highly anticipated debut album, and is set for a Fall 2016 release.  The band recently debuted it's first music video, "Shake Me Out," directed by Rachael Smith of Ray2 Photography.

Check out Jane n’ the Jungle’s Instagram and Twitter 

Or check out their website

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Dig the Kid

When Dig the Kid sings about living life on the edge, this hard-rocking power trio knows what they’re talking about. Forming a little over three years ago, founder Lisa Mongelli (drums) hooked up with fellow Academy of Art University graduates Cory Todd (singer/guitarist), and Ian Lasater (bass). DTK built a following the old-fashioned way – through dynamic live performances and steady touring – when they were chosen to contribute the end title track to the recently released big budget remake of Katheryn Bigelow’s 1991 surf cult classic, Point Break.

Follow @digthekid them on Instagram and Twitter  and check out their Soundcloud to listen to more of their great music

OR check out their website to get more info about Dig the Kid