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06-03-2017 14:14 GMT
SAY GOODBYE TO SLOPPY ROLE MODELS
Follow Afton Prater on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/aftonmusic
Afton Prater's website:
www.aftonprater.com
Genre:
Country Pop
She's
sweet and young, and she has the voice of a nightingale and the drive
of a rugged, all
terrain vehicle. Afton Prater is without doubt one of Washington, USA's
most versatile and talented new comers and has been flooding the US country music landscape with more substantial, carefully crafted Country Pop
than anyone else has done over the past decade. Every new track sheds
light on the depths of her musical abilities and elevates the spirits of
her fans to greater heights.
Since
her
first song, Stay With Me, she has captivated the eyes and ears of not
just country music lovers and critics but also pop culture fans and
anyone
who likes anything genuine and family-friendly. The latter is what
makes Afton one of the US's most revered and most promising upcoming teenage artists. Not
just are her songs beautiful, she's also an honour student and she
appeals to everyone from kids in school to adults and everyone can learn
a little something from her even if it's just the essence of the
blissful innocence of adolescence. She's someone you can
trust with your kids' ears, eyes, hearts and minds. She's kind, gentle,
strong,
young and free in a way we could only dream our popstars could be -
a true
role model we can all look up to and trust never to let us down.
In
this day and age it's rare to find artists the younger generation can
look up to that won't oneday turn up at the MTV Awards twerking with
their knockers out and a doobie in their mouth, but Afton seems to be
well grounded and America has high hopes for her.
Her latest release, Barbed Wire came out back in August, 2016 and is available to listen to for free and download on Bandcamp.
Stream/Download Barbed Wire on Bandcamp:
Afton Prater's #SkunkRadioLive EP:
Follow Afton Prater on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/aftonmusic
Afton Prater's website:
www.aftonprater.com
Genre:
Country Pop
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04-03-2017 22:00 GMT
CELEBRATING 7 YEARS OF FRANK PALANGI
In 7 years, Brooklyn, New York solo rock musician, Frank Palangi has single-handedly built an independent music career even the world's top international acts would envy.
Frank's sound is described as forceful, positive and authentic classic rock in a class of its own.
This week we take a look back at Frank's journey as he celebrates 7 years in the industry.
Background.
In 2010, Frank handed a demo CD to Grammy Nominated Christian rock band, “Day Of Fire” at Upstate Concert Hall in Clifton Park, New York. Singer Josh Brown saw potential and forwarded it to their Nashville producer, Rogers Masson. After receiving an email, plans were under way to travel to Tennessee to record his first EP at Music Mecca.
Four chart-topping EPs, over 30 songs, numerous mainstream and indie collaborations, chart-topping videos and countless live performances around the country later, Frank has become reknowned as one of New York's finest.
Concerts, Awards, Nominations and Press.
3 Doors Down, Buckcherry, Candlebox, Aaron Lewis (Staind), Lacey Sturm (Flyleaf), FUEL, TRAPT with Candlelight Red/Veer Union, Powerman 5000 with HEDPE, Starset, Young Guns, HURT, Jess Malin (Former D-Generation singer), IM5 and regional acts Prospect Hill, Bad Axis, Hindenberg, Sirsy, Deluka, Silversyde. Winning slots on The Rocknderby Festival at the Schaghticoke, NY featuring Megedeth, Shinedown, Dokken, Like A Storm, Coheed and Cambria - The Uproar Festival at SPAC in Saratoga NY featuring Alice in Chains/Jane’s Addiction.
- Local New York TV performance
Fox23 News, News Channel 13 (NY), LookTV, Plattsburgh Studio B TV, Crandall Library, Prospect School/Center of Disabilities Telethon.
- Local newspaper features
The Albany Times Union, Saratoga Spotlight News, The Chronicle, The Poststar. Winner of the local "BEST IN THE REGION" awards in Metroland/Post Star Upstate NY Region (Best Acoustic Solo).
Frank’s natural talent and certifies that he can write songs that compete with the big boys of rock. - Jamsphere Magazine.
- National press features
GuitarWorld.com, RevolverMag.com, Music Now Magazine, Young Celebrity News, TheExaminer.com, Mi2n.com, local terrestrial and online New York FM radio, internet radio worldwide.
Credits and Collaborations
Members of Christian rock band “Pillar” with drummer Lester Estelle jr (currently in Kelly Clarkson's band) and guitarist Noah Henson (currently in Brantly Gilbert's band), including drummer Michael McManus (Saving Abel, 12 Stones, Scott Stapp), Scotty Derrico, Jacob Veal, Day of Fire, Full Devil Jacket singer Josh Brown.
Producers Rob Coates (David Archuleta , Rich Redmond, Mark Wills), Rogers Masson (Vintage Trouble, Marylin Manson), Robert Venable (Megadeth, Disciple), and Guitarist/Producer Brian Craddock (Daughtry)
Mastering engineers Gavin Lurssen (Robert Plant, Foo Fighters), Reuben Cohen (Rob Zombie, Snoop Dog), Grammy winner Brad Blackwood (Three Days Grace, Korn).
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| Pictured: 2 die-hard fans |
Frank Palangi's #SkunkRadioLive EP:
http://recordstore.skunkradiolive.com/album/srl-networks-presents-frank-palangi
Did we mention Frank is also rumored to fight crime at night?
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| Picture: Frank Palangi in his Batman costume at night |
Frank's website:
www.frankpalangi.com
Genre:
Rock Music
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04-03-2017 21:21 GMT
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY - WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED CHRISTINA CUSTODE CD
Follow Christina Custode on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/cmcsongbird
Event details:
4th March, 2017
20:30 (New York Time)
Christina Custode at Lovecraft, NYC (21+)
Venue: 50 Avenue B, New York, New York, USA
[Tickets/Info]
Christina Custode's website:
www.christinacustode.com
Genre:
Adult Contemporary Music
Adult
contemporary singer songwriter, Christina Custode sang her way into the
hearts of New Yorkers only a few years ago and has been serenading and
awakening souls around the world ever since. Today she's one of the most
successful independent musicians the city has ever had the pleasure of
having.
The
Rochester based artist, known for her enchanting live performances that
are
both captivating and invigorating, gigs regularly in and around New
York. Her songs are honest, touching and heart-warming, and are always
sure to
leave fans in a state of awe and with a sudden, unexplainable intense
love of the
piano. She'll be performing live at the Lovecraft Bar in New York City
tonight.
Get a ticket and win a free autographed CD on Twitter at:
https://twitter.com/cmcsongbird/status/837342445440479232Follow Christina Custode on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/cmcsongbird
Event details:
4th March, 2017
20:30 (New York Time)
Christina Custode at Lovecraft, NYC (21+)
Venue: 50 Avenue B, New York, New York, USA
[Tickets/Info]
Christina Custode's website:
www.christinacustode.com
Genre:
Adult Contemporary Music
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04-03-2017 14:14 GMT
"SKUNK RADIO LIVE FAKE NEWS"SRL News Column featuring FAKE NEWS STORIES purely for entertainment
by SELFIE (A monkey) and REEK JAMES (Selfie's pet skunk)
#SkunkRadioLiveFakeNews
NEW YORK REPORTER PULLS DRUNK MONKEY
It happens to the best of us.
Friday night in New York City is usually without doubt one of the wildest and craziest nights anywhere in the world. After spending the whole week working hard every single day, staying up late almost every night to work some more, wrestling with massive bills, stuffing fat, amazing bagels in their faces and downing gallons of coffee, just to be able to make ends meet in an ever worsening and ever more uncertain economy, New Yorkers love nothing more than to dress up in their best clothes, let their hair down, hop in a cab to the most happening joint, party like it's 2099, and ultimately, paint the whole town red all weekend.
This weekend a budding New York reporter who recently got a promotion did just that.
It happens to the best of us.
Friday night in New York City is usually without doubt one of the wildest and craziest nights anywhere in the world. After spending the whole week working hard every single day, staying up late almost every night to work some more, wrestling with massive bills, stuffing fat, amazing bagels in their faces and downing gallons of coffee, just to be able to make ends meet in an ever worsening and ever more uncertain economy, New Yorkers love nothing more than to dress up in their best clothes, let their hair down, hop in a cab to the most happening joint, party like it's 2099, and ultimately, paint the whole town red all weekend.
This weekend a budding New York reporter who recently got a promotion did just that.
After
getting her own column in The New York Musoholic, a popular newpaper
targeted at party animals and the youth in general, Sarah decide to hit
the town and spoil herself a little more than a little bit.
After one too many drinks she started to feel a little lonely but before long managed to hit it off with what she thought was a strange looking but utterly handsome and irresistible hunk who was awefully hairy. They had a few drinks and the last she remembered was getting in a cab. She also recalled feeling very warm and cosy even though she was hardly wearing anything underneath her long coat.
She woke up in the morning with only vague memories of the night. Excited about her new promotion, she immediately jumped in the shower to get the day started and hopefully do it all over again at night.
Strangely, her robe and slippers weren't where they usually were. She also noticed the thong which she, in a cheeky moment of defiance, decided to go without the night
before and left hanging on the radiator wasn't there anymore.
She thought nothing of it, had a nice warm shower, dressed up, and just as she was about to grab her keys and head for the nearest bagel shop for breakfast she was startled when her eyes suddenly met the irresistible rear view of the vaguely familiar figure of the stranger from the night before, whom she had assumed had already left, dressed in her bath robe and slippers.
After one too many drinks she started to feel a little lonely but before long managed to hit it off with what she thought was a strange looking but utterly handsome and irresistible hunk who was awefully hairy. They had a few drinks and the last she remembered was getting in a cab. She also recalled feeling very warm and cosy even though she was hardly wearing anything underneath her long coat.
She woke up in the morning with only vague memories of the night. Excited about her new promotion, she immediately jumped in the shower to get the day started and hopefully do it all over again at night.
Strangely, her robe and slippers weren't where they usually were. She also noticed the thong which she, in a cheeky moment of defiance, decided to go without the night
before and left hanging on the radiator wasn't there anymore.
She thought nothing of it, had a nice warm shower, dressed up, and just as she was about to grab her keys and head for the nearest bagel shop for breakfast she was startled when her eyes suddenly met the irresistible rear view of the vaguely familiar figure of the stranger from the night before, whom she had assumed had already left, dressed in her bath robe and slippers.
The real shock came when he turned around and she saw what he was wearing underneath it...
Selfie's website:
www.skunkradiolive.com/selfiehotspot
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www.twitter.com/selfiehotspot
Genre:
FAKE news
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03-03-2017 16:16 GMT
NOEL CLAPS BACK
With the entertainment industry getting more and more difficult for artists and competition getting tougher and tougher, Tyler Noel is taking the bull by the horns in 2017.
The Atlanta singer songwriter is revered most for two amazing qualities - she's got the body of a goddess, and she can hit notes sweeter than a choir girl on Easter Sunday - but there's a lot more to Tyler, and fans and critics are continuously delighted to discover more and more with every passing day.
It's often said that great gifts are wrapped even more delightfully,
and the same is true for Tyler - She's beautiful on the outside and even more amazing on the inside.
Tyler stormed the R&B music scene independently back around 2012 when she released Lights On, one of her debut singles and still one of her most reknowned works to date. She went on to release several other singles and quickly stole the hearts of R&B fans, industry professionals and music producers, and she has continued to drop hit after hit every single time.
Tyler's career began way before she started out as a solo act. At the age of 12, she was part of an all girl group called Solo Tre which was signed to an acclaimed producer called Derek Baker, known for producing Jamie Foxx's hit single, "Unpredictable". Through the years and many girl groups later, Tyler felt like she was ready to break out on her own, storming the R&B music scene with a full blown sound that was ready for the big stage. No one could ever imagine her talent evolving but with every new release, it gets better and better, and better and better.
Tyler's latest release Clap Back came out in November, 2016 and DJs, radio stations and press all over Atlanta, surrounding areas and the country as a whole haven't stopped raving about it.
With the buzz at an all time high, Tyler is ready to take her career the next level and is said to be working a new project that is expected to be The Big One. No dates or official confirmations have been released as of yet.
Download Clap Back on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/clap-back-single/id1176412140
Download Clap Back on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Clap-Back-Explicit-Tyler-Noel/dp/B01...
Tyler Noel's website:
http://www.mstylernoel.com/
Genre:
R&B Music
With the entertainment industry getting more and more difficult for artists and competition getting tougher and tougher, Tyler Noel is taking the bull by the horns in 2017.
The Atlanta singer songwriter is revered most for two amazing qualities - she's got the body of a goddess, and she can hit notes sweeter than a choir girl on Easter Sunday - but there's a lot more to Tyler, and fans and critics are continuously delighted to discover more and more with every passing day.
It's often said that great gifts are wrapped even more delightfully,
and the same is true for Tyler - She's beautiful on the outside and even more amazing on the inside.
Tyler stormed the R&B music scene independently back around 2012 when she released Lights On, one of her debut singles and still one of her most reknowned works to date. She went on to release several other singles and quickly stole the hearts of R&B fans, industry professionals and music producers, and she has continued to drop hit after hit every single time.
Tyler's career began way before she started out as a solo act. At the age of 12, she was part of an all girl group called Solo Tre which was signed to an acclaimed producer called Derek Baker, known for producing Jamie Foxx's hit single, "Unpredictable". Through the years and many girl groups later, Tyler felt like she was ready to break out on her own, storming the R&B music scene with a full blown sound that was ready for the big stage. No one could ever imagine her talent evolving but with every new release, it gets better and better, and better and better.
Tyler's latest release Clap Back came out in November, 2016 and DJs, radio stations and press all over Atlanta, surrounding areas and the country as a whole haven't stopped raving about it.
With the buzz at an all time high, Tyler is ready to take her career the next level and is said to be working a new project that is expected to be The Big One. No dates or official confirmations have been released as of yet.
Download Clap Back on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/clap-back-single/id1176412140
Download Clap Back on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Clap-Back-Explicit-Tyler-Noel/dp/B01...
Tyler Noel's website:
http://www.mstylernoel.com/
Genre:
R&B Music
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01-03-2017 04:00 GMT
KILEZA GOES TO INDIA
Stream/Download Kileza's #SkunkRadioLive EP:
http://recordstore.skunkradiolive.com/album/srl-networks-presents-kileza
Kileza's website:
http://kileza.com/
Genre:
R&B Music
She's kind, gentle, morally sound and the most charming allround musician Berlin has ever seen.
Born
and raised in South Africa, Kileza is a well travelled singer,
songwriter and producer who has spread her love, music and goodwill
throughout the world since her early days.
Currently
based in Germany, her music reflects the knowledge, wisdom and
understanding about humanity and society she has gained and continues to
gain on her travels. Kileza's sound is primarily R&B music but
features creatively infused elements from other cultures and genres
including but not limited to electronic music and hip hop.
Her
first EP, A Berlin Winter was described by critics as a classic
masterpiece conveying the dark, cold, grey ambience of winter in a way
which had never been done before. It's melancholic, soothing, calming
and uplifting, and many of the songs are still on the lips of many of
Berlin's R&B and soul music fans up till today, more than 3 years
after its release.
Independently,
Kileza has navigated Germany's music industry and secured a place as
one of the top independent acts. She was recently featured in the latest
advertisement campaign for Google's Pixel phone and is said to have
booked a number of high profile gigs at some of Berlin's notable music venues for 2017.
An
avid traveller, there's no telling where she'll be performing next. She
recently announced a gig in New Delhi, India but hasn't made any
further announcements about what the future holds. Whatever the case may
be, 2017 looks like it should be a good year for her and fans are surely
in for a big treat.
Stream/Download Kileza's #SkunkRadioLive EP:
http://recordstore.skunkradiolive.com/album/srl-networks-presents-kileza
Kileza's website:
http://kileza.com/
Genre:
R&B Music
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01-03-2017 03:01 GMT
LET'S MAKE AMERICA FIT AGAIN
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| Pictured: 2 R&B legends - Idrise (R) and Joe (L) |
R&B singer, songwriter and Ex-US Airforce Serviceman, Idrise recently launched his own fitness show, a weekly podcast on iTunes providing tips on healthy living.
Idrise
is known all over Germany and in Europe for his charming, exotic looks
and his unique R&B sound reminiscent of '70s, '80s and '90s
classics. He's inspired by a vast range of old school legends from Al
Green and Michael Jackson to groups like Boys II Men and Jodeci, whose
influences shine through in his music.
He grew up in San Francisco Bay, USA where he began his music career at an early age in school as a singer and a dancer. While furthering his education, he joined the US Air Force and earned a degree in Arabic Studies and Information Technology.
In 2013 while stationed in Germany, his music climbed the MTV Bullet Charts in the urban music category and he soon after released a single with Universal Music, Turkey in 2015. His music continued to soar high on European music charts and in May 2016 one of his singles entered the Top 200 on the iTunes charts in Belgium.
He
returned to Los Angeles, USA in July, 2016 in a bid to further his
career in his home country, and with hopes of topping the charts as he
did while abroad. He continues to release amazing music on iTunes very
regularly and has already released more than 5 successful singles and an
album since his return to the US last year including his latest single,
Come And See Me which was released in January this year.
His
latest venture, Idrise's Real Fit Talk is an extension of his ultimate
goal which is to inspire the world and promote togetherness and overall
well-being through music. The weekly podcast will provide tips covering
all aspects of physical and mental fitness, and will be hosted alongside
his dad, Idrise Ward-EL - a former correctional officer, a military
veteran, professional bodybuilder, and 2002 Mr. USA bodybuilding
competition champion.
Listen to the Podcast on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/idrises-real-fit-talk/id1209858311?mt=2
Listen to Idrise's Music on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ztG1hShaHKQ44iYm4pICx
Listen to Idrise's #SkunkRadioLive debut - the song that got fans hooked:
https://soundcloud.com/skunkradiolive/falling-by-idrise
Idrise's website:
www.idrise.com
Genre:
R&B Music
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28-02-2017 01:04 GMT
A TRIBUTE TO WASHINGTON'S FAVORITE BASS GOD
This week Washington, D.C, US Folk Pop band, Wylder, formerly known as Save The Arcadian took time out to celebrate the invaluable contributions of their super talented bass player, Jackson Wright.
The quartet's debut album under the new alias, Rain And Laura, released in April, 2016 has been received well and continues to enjoy attention from the press, critics and fans. Their unique sound, which incorparates elements of indie, folk and pop wouldn't be complete without the vigorously stimulating, infectious, groovy, heart-warming, soul-drenching sounds emanating from Jackson's skillfully manipulated bass guitar.
The band is booking more and more gigs in around Washington as their popularity grows and news about their hot new release spreads throught the state and nationwide. They've already performed numerous shows and have a good number of dates lined up for 2017. Their latest video, Bitter is also quickly becoming a fan favorite and is climbing independent folk music video charts nationally and internationally.
This week Washington, D.C, US Folk Pop band, Wylder, formerly known as Save The Arcadian took time out to celebrate the invaluable contributions of their super talented bass player, Jackson Wright.
The quartet's debut album under the new alias, Rain And Laura, released in April, 2016 has been received well and continues to enjoy attention from the press, critics and fans. Their unique sound, which incorparates elements of indie, folk and pop wouldn't be complete without the vigorously stimulating, infectious, groovy, heart-warming, soul-drenching sounds emanating from Jackson's skillfully manipulated bass guitar.
The band is booking more and more gigs in around Washington as their popularity grows and news about their hot new release spreads throught the state and nationwide. They've already performed numerous shows and have a good number of dates lined up for 2017. Their latest video, Bitter is also quickly becoming a fan favorite and is climbing independent folk music video charts nationally and internationally.
Stream/Download Rain And Laura:
https://wylder.bandcamp.com/album/rain-and-laura
Watch Bitter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1yiHzsHiCU
Band members:
Will (guitar, vocals)
Lonnie (guitar, mandolin, back-up vocals)
Jackson (bass, back-up vocals)
Mike (drums, back-up vocals)
Wylder's website:
www.wyldermusic.com
Genre:
Folk Pop Music
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