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Eugenie Jones unveils self-titled album - a groove-infused journey into passion, betrayal, and revenge on January 20, 2025
BrightIDEAS Communications and Open Mic Records announce Eugenie Jones’ new self-titled release, EUGENIE, a profoundly personal and ambitious project, hitting airwaves on January 20, 2025.
Seattle-based singer, songwriter, and jazz legacy activist Eugenie Jones will release her highly anticipated album, EUGENIE, on January 20. Throughout her ten-year career Jones has become known for her smooth, powerful, satin vocal style and her intelligent, insightful songwriting, earning her comparisons to legendary songwriters Abbey Lincoln and Nina Simone. *EUGENIE*, follows five highly acclaimed albums, including the #7 Jazz Week Top 50 hit *PLAYERS*, which featured renowned artists such as Reggie Workman and Bobby Sanabria.
Following suit, EUGENIE – an exquisite, soulful, straight-ahead release with masterful instrumentation, beautiful string arrangements, rich melodies, and captivating narratives – is creating quite a buzz among music critics. “Highly recommended,” “impeccable phrasing and delightful,” “soaring vocals,” “emotive and enthralling,” “captivating,” and “instrumentally lustrous” are only a few of the encomium compliments the project has already received.
The New York City Jazz Record’s music critic Anna Steegmann wrote, “This album is a winner… Each track will get under your skin, make you want to get up and dance, feel empowered, or experience beauty in sadness: one thing it will not do is leave you indifferent.”
Produced by bassist Lonnie Plaxico, sixteen musicians contributed to the bi-coastal recording. The New York recordings feature pianists Brandon McCune and Mamiko Watanabe; saxophonist Rico Jones; trumpeter Gil Defay; Jessica Wang on cello; violinist Yoojin Park; Plaxico on bass, Russell Carter on drums, and percussionist Kahlil Bell. The Seattle recording session includes pianists Darrius Willrich and Peter Adams; guitarist Michael Powers; saxophonist Alex Dugdale; bassists Elliot Kuykendall and Chris Symer; drummer Ronnie…
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Randy Bachman and Bachman-Turner Overdrive Announce BACK IN OVERDRIVE TOUR 2025
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SAINt JHN Unveils Striking Visuals for “Circles,” Blending Art and Fashion in a Cinematic Masterpiece
SAINt JHN, the genre-blending artist known for pushing the boundaries of music, fashion, and visual art, has released the official music video to his recent single “Circles.” His videos are never merely visual accompaniments; they are artistic statements in their own right, bringing his music to life with…
Timbaland Becomes Strategic Advisor to Leading AI Music Company Suno
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Martin Garrix Announced as the World’s No. 1 DJ as DJ Mag Announce Results of Top 100 DJs 2024
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Cassidy Reid Reemerges for a New Era of Her Career With Inspiring Music
Cassidy Reid is stepping into the next chapter of her music career, kicking off with releasing her first single, “Don’t Talk to Me.”
Her mantra, Be You, Choose You, encourages others to embrace themselves and love everything that makes them unique. This slogan perfectly encapsulates the album and the message…
Rita Mercury is a talented artist who’s quietly making her way in the music world. Coming from Russia and now living in the United States, she’s not just a singer, but also an actress and theater producer. Her latest song, “Nobody,” shows how creative and thoughtful she can be.
Drawing from her acting experience, Rita brings a special depth to her music. Her new track “Nobody” explores some deep ideas about personal freedom and finding beauty in life’s quieter moments. The song reflects her personal journey of breaking free from what others expect and finding peace within herself.
Musically, “Nobody” is a gentle and contemporary song with lyrics that feel like a warm conversation. Its soft melodies and meaningful message aim to provide comfort to listeners who are feeling overwhelmed by the world around them. Rita seems to understand that sometimes it’s okay to be simple and just be yourself.
Though she’s still early in her musical career, Rita is showing promise with her unique perspective and genuine approach to music. She seems genuinely interested in connecting with her listeners and sharing something meaningful through her art.
Rita Mercury appears to be a thoughtful artist with a gentle touch. Her ability to weave…
The book, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, is the highest-selling Week 1 New Release book of 2024 to date
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced that the highly anticipated “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Book,” available exclusively at Target in the United States, has sold nearly 1 million copies in its first week. This remarkable achievement makes the 256-page book the highest-selling new release in print for the first week of 2024 so far and the fastest-selling new release in the past four years. Additionally, it stands as the top-selling title in the Music category since Circana began its tracking over 20 years ago.
The book launched alongside “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology,” which is available for the first time on CD and vinyl. Both products hit Target stores nationwide on Black Friday before becoming available on Target.com and in the Target app starting Saturday, November 30.
“We knew the release of ‘Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Book’ and ‘The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology’ would be a huge, huge moment for Target shoppers and Taylor Swift fans everywhere, but seeing the record-breaking response unfold over the last week has been an absolute thrill,” said Rick Gomez, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Target. “I’m incredibly proud of Target’s partnership with Taylor and the way our teams…
Music Producer Corrado Garibaldi (aka Lord Conrad) Revolutionizes the International Music Scene
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Angelcreatives Unveil New Single ‘Hello Anthem’
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Guvera Announces New Music Industry Projects: An Intelligent Diversification of Strategic Market Initiatives
Darren Herft announced this week that he has made a return to Guvera’s Board of Directors, and in good timing, sharing a new 50/50 partnership Guvera has signed with a major Korean enterprise. The partnership grants Guvera exclusive access to over 600,000 K-Pop songs, providing strategic entry…
GloRilla and Lola Brooke Performing at New York Fashion Week Festival Powered by The Model Experience
The Model Experience (TME) is set to host another spectacular fashion and music festival in New York on September 13th and 14th at the Armory Arena. A major highlight of this year’s NYFW event is a performance by chart-topping phenom GloRilla, who recently captivated audiences on tour with Megan…
Italy’s Rising Star Corrado Garibaldi, aka Lord Conrad, Making Waves in Global Music Scene
Italy’s Lord Conrad, born Corrado Garibaldi, is making waves in the global music scene. Lord Conrad is an international music producer who is known for his captivating beats and charismatic presence, gaining recognition for his unique sound. His latest track, “Deep Love,” highlights why he is becoming a force…
Ravoshia ‘Ra-vas-shia’, a musician and author with an interesting and diverse background, is being seen as a creative genius. In 2024, she brought forward a new, unique, and innovative concept to the music entertainment industry as an independent artist.
The multifaceted talent is originally from Merrillville and Gary, Indiana, which is turning some heads, being that the legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and the icon Janet Jackson are from there. But what’s intriguing is that Ravoshia has a different twist, being that she grew up in both Beaumont, Texas, and on the beautiful British island of Bermuda.
A Mastermind’s Music Single (+) Story Release’ is a mind-blowing creation by Ravoshia, earning her some props and attention. It details her music single Mastermind and debut short story titled The Mastermind: Introducing Lady Einstein. Both were released on July 11 and are still gaining momentum as the year ends.
Ravoshia is the first to launch both a music single and a fictional story simultaneously as an entire project. She genuinely pushes the envelope beyond the standard and isn’t hesitant to introduce innovative ideas and concepts.
The visualizer has accumulated over 550,000 views on YouTube, and TikToks related to Mastermind are popping up globally, from countries like Ukraine and Spain to Nigeria. Similarly, the narrative receives positive feedback on Amazon from the United States and other nations such as Australia and Canada. Ravoshia appears to be on a path to becoming a worldwide figure and leader through her talents and pioneering approach.
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Brooklyn native turned Delaware local Nuk (Vernon Hill) makes a bold statement with his latest track, Manhunt. Drawing from over 15 years of experience in the recording booth and a lifelong dedication to rap and trap music, Nuk uses this release to showcase his evolution and artistic prowess.
Manhunt immediately grabs your attention with an alluring female vocal sample that sets a moody, sensual tone. This serene introduction is soon shattered by thunderous, hard-hitting beats that inject the track with explosive energy. Layered over the beats is a soulful, dreamlike melody that adds depth and contrast, creating a rich soundscape that highlights Nuk’s commanding rap performance.
Nuk’s delivery is strikingly precise and confident. His verses cut through the mix with sharp clarity, while his steady, deliberate cadence amplifies the track’s raw intensity. One standout moment comes when he declares, “I got the mind of a tiger/full of confidence…”—a line delivered with effortless cool, embodying the quiet yet fierce determination that drives the song.
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