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John embarks on a USA tour this year see dates in link below.
https://johnbutlertrio.com/tour-dates/
| Alongside the start of start of a mammoth world tour, Lime Cordiale today release an infectious and playful new single and video ‘The Big Reveal; Ou L’Hypocrite’.
Say the band of the single and it’s accompanying video; “Louis’ original demo of this song had most of the elements there already except for the main line “I’m waiting for the big reveal”. We started looking at the lyrics and realised it had this weird theatrical feel to it, so we pushed it harder into this world”. |
| Goodbye / Adios
Released in English and Spanish, Nick de la Hoyde’s latest offering “Goodbye, Adiós” represents the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. It’s the endless road of discovery to find out who you are and what your real purpose in life is. Nick de la Hoyde is a singer-songwriter with a remarkable tenure in the music industry as an independent artist. His own music has been featured on commercial stations including Nova, KIISS, 2Day FM, BBC Radio 1, Sirius XM, and Triple J, among others. Nick has collaborated with major label artists under Sony Music, Warner and Universal. Goodbye (English version) TikTok Streaming services: Goodbye/Adiós: https://sndo.ffm.to/9xlbllr Lyrics Videos: |
“DOWNUNDER DIVA” BEKS releases debut EP “I’M THAT GIRL” + leading radio single “BACK 2 U”
From being on billboards in Europe to releasing with platinum artists DJ Sammy, Tribbs and Jerome – 2024 has started off strong for Brisbane pop artist Beks and it’s becoming clear to see why HAIM are talking about Beks backstage at Taylor Swift concerts. Her sold out headline show at Gingers in Sydney and headlining performances this year with Popchops (Brisbane) and Thursgay (Melbourne) have been leading up to her first full-length body of work, the outrageous EP titled “I’m That Girl”. Today she releases the EP alongside her priority radio single “Back 2 U”.
The prior singles from the EP have received overwhelming support, garnering over 3,000+ global radio spins across “I’m That Girl”, “Think About It” and “The Best Part of Breaking Up”. (see campaign wins below)
It’s time to unleash ‘Back 2 U’.
About Back 2 U
Written and recorded in June 2022 by Rebecca Callander (Beks) and Joakim Buddee (GL Publishing, Sweden) at GL Music Studios, Copenhagen.
One afternoon in Copenhagen during Beks 2022 European writing tour, she found herself locked (literally) inside GL Music Studios with Stockholm-based platinum producer and songwriter Joakim Buddee. It’s not a bad person to be sealed inside a studio for the night since Joakim is mostly known for his notable work with Polish Popstar, Margaret.
The songwriting pair, both far from home, Joakim away from his first newborn and Beks from her young nephew (who lives with her in Australia and places a significant part in Beks personal life) they bonded over the individual sacrifices they have made in their lives to be closer to music. This is evident in the lyrics of the song – “Everything, everything hurts, but the pain is the price that I pay, no credit”. The demo was circulated around and pitched to other artists, but eventually ended up back to Beks and has become the lead single and closing chapter to her first full length body of work.
“To be honest, Back 2 U felt so deeply personal to me that I never considered it would resonate in the same way it does for me with other people. I was wrong. I wept the the entire time I wrote it, tears of fatigue, tears of sacrifice, of disappointment, shame, tears of separation, of longing, of hope, tears of determination. Underneath all the comedy and drama and bravado, I really just want to provide for my family with my songs, I want to have something to show at the end of all this chaos and uncertainty of following my dreams that will make my family proud” – Beks.
It’s no surprise “Back 2 U” came out how it did, Beks has a knack for crafting infectious melodies and memorable hooks, Beks has been garnering attention and accolades from music critics and fans alike. Collaborations such as “Wildfire” with DJ Sammy and Achilles, and “To Be Loved” with Tribbs and Neptunica, have solidified her status as an emerging talent to watch.
Beks’ rise to prominence has been nothing short of meteoric. From captivating audiences at Suncorp Stadium and the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras to earning acclaim from publications like NME and Rolling Stone, she has proven herself to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of pop music.
In 2023, Beks’s star continued to ascend as she embarked on a whirlwind tour of the USA, showcasing her drumming finesse alongside legends from Blondie and her songwriting prowess has also caught the attention of audiences in Germany, where millions of streams have danced to her tunes.
But Beks’ appeal isn’t limited to one continent. Her UK and EU promo tour for “I’m That Girl” was a pop spectacle, while her music has resonated with audiences around the globe, earning her recognition from Channel 7’s Home and Away to RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Not content to be confined to the stage, Beks has also made a name for herself as a vivacious DJ, heating up the airwaves on stations such as M20 in Italy, B105, The Hit Network, KIIS, and Triple J.
GLOBAL SUCCESSES TO DATE
RADIO
AUSTRALIA: Triple J, Triple J Unearthed, Nightlife Media, Radio Metro, Joy FM, Wow 100.5
FM, 4ZZZ FM, 5 Triple Z, Three D Radio 93.7 FM, Hot FM Mildura
COTE D’IVOIRE: Radio Augusta
GERMANY: Kiel FM, Lübeck FM, Westküste FM, Herta 87.9
ITALY: M2O (#40 M2O weekly chart), Cluster FM, Radio Itaca, Punto Radio
ARGENTINA: Delta 90.3
FRANCE: Radio KC
NETHERLANDS: Deep Dance Radio
PORTUGAL: Radio Benedita, Radio Castrense
UK: Amazing Radio UK (+ playlist cover)
BELGIUM: Radio 2
SPAIN: Radio Sitges
IRELAND: RTÉ 2XM
MEXICO: Frecuencia Millenial
DIGITAL
Spotify
Today see the release of Jazzy K’s her long-awaited E.P Press Play and the single “Jealous”.
‘Jealous’ is here to empower people & make them feel confident enough to say – “no I’m not going to change myself because my style is starting to make my partner feel insecure!”
This is a mid-tempo, catchy Pop / R’n’B song filled with attitude about being in a relationship where your partner gets jealous for silly reasons. The moral of the story is saying “Why are you Jealous? This is what you wanted, you wanted me now you have me and you want to change me? It doesn’t make any sense, you should be happy & proud to have me!”
“Press Play” is not just an EP; it’s a sonic time machine that seamlessly bridges the past and the future. Jazzy K, known for her soulful vocals and infectious melodies, takes inspiration from the golden era of pop R&B, infusing it with a modern twist that propels the genre into uncharted territory. Each of the 7 tracks on “Press Play” is a sonic love letter to the early 2000s.
As part of the promotion for the E.P Jazzy K is partnering with Red Bull to put on a pop-up performance activation Sunday May 26th to promote the E.P / her debut show end of June
Jazzy K – “Jealous”
Written by – Jazzy K & Jackson Lee Morgan
Produced by – Louis School
ABOUT
Since the success of her breakout single ‘Unbreak My Heart’ & being the new voice behind the BRATZ theme song, Jazzy is now embarking on her next exciting journey. She has spent the last few years in Los Angeles with her team – Manager Yamile Fernandez(Also Representing Kali Uchis, Snow tha product, Isabella Merced) creating her debut E.P “Press Play” and will now be bringing it to life on stage at the Sydney Spiegletent in the Entertainment Quater. After Developing her craft with the musical legend Baby Face & the legends behind Shakira, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, French Monatana and more she has never been more ready to take on the stage for her first solo concert.
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“We all know a player, an eff boy who thinks he’ll stay young and hot forever, so he plays the field hard, choosing not to make any real connections with anyone. Little does he know, he’s wasting his prime years on fleeting encounters, and before he knows it, his prime will be over, and his life will be effed. All the nice girls he met and couldn’t be bothered putting any effort into, will have moved on, found love, and living their best lives without ever giving the now lonely player a second thought.
Inspiration: The players in the world, going through women like sand through an hourglass, oblivious to their time running out in finding their soul mate. Your stupidity is inspiring! hehe
I really enjoyed writing and recording this song, and at the time, I had a crush on a player who I knew liked me, but also knew would never change, and I commend myself for not going there. Next! So, I brought this energy into the studio and used it to record this song.
‘Hourglass Sand’ is important to me because I want all the good girls like me in this world to spot the player and don’t let him into your life. Know your worth and value yourself. Let them drain their own hourglass sand, not yours.”
‘Hourglass Sand’ is available on all streaming platforms, on iTunes, YouTube, it’s available everywhere!
Reach out to me on my socials, JD REYNOLDS OFFICIAL, or hit my website www.jdreynoldsofficial.com I always answer my fans.
for KING + COUNTRY announces ‘The Inspired by Soundtrack’ for ‘UNSUNG HERO’ biopic film dropping on April 30.
NASHVILLE, TENN. (March 8, 2024)—Multi-Platinum and four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning duo for KING + COUNTRY (brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone) announces the April 30 release of their “The Inspired By Soundtrack” album for their forthcoming family biopic film, “UNSUNG HERO” which premieres here on May 30. The film stars Joel Smallbone, who also co-wrote the film, and it is his directorial debut.
To coincide with their national Australian, NZ tour next month, the duo releases the title track from the soundtrack, ‘Unsung Hero’ today.
Says the Smallbones,“What a field day we had with this album! We have more features than any album we’ve ever done, having had the opportunity to take these incredibly nostalgic 90’s songs and re-imagine them with a for KING + COUNTRY flair. We’ve been able to partner with multiple artists on their songs – Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Rebecca St. James, Stryper, and more. It’s been quite an adventure, a creative process to re-envision these songs. We hope everyone enjoys them as much as we enjoyed making them!”
Track listing for “THE INSPIRED BY SOUNDTRACK” includes:
ABOUT “UNSUNG HERO”:
Based on a remarkable true story, “UNSUNG HERO” follows Helen and David Smallbone as they move their family from Down Under to the States, searching for a brighter future after David’s successful music company collapses. With nothing more than their seven children, suitcases, and their love of music, David (for KING + COUNTRY’s Joel Smallbone) and his pregnant wife Helen (Daisy Betts) set out to rebuild their lives. Helen’s faith stands against all odds and inspires her husband and children to hold onto theirs. With their own dreams on hold, David and Helen begin to realize the musical prowess in their children, who would go on to become two of the most successful acts in Inspirational Music history: four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artists for KING + COUNTRY and Rebecca St. James. The film stars Daisy Betts, Joel Smallbone, Kirrilee Berger, Jonathan Jackson, Lucas Black, Candace Cameron Bure, and Terry O’Quinn. It was directed and written by Joel Smallbone and Richard L. Ramsey; and produced by Joshua Walsh, Justin Tolley, Joel Smallbone and Luke Smallbone. For more information visit: https://unsunghero.movie/.
ABOUT for KING + COUNTRY
for KING + COUNTRY is one of the music industry’s most respected and decorated duos, and was recently nominated for a 2024 GRAMMY® Award with multi-Platinum recording artist Jordin Sparks for “LOVE ME LIKE I AM,” marking the eighth GRAMMY® nomination of the duo’s career (with four wins). “LOVE ME LIKE I AM (feat. Jordin Sparks),” was the duo’s 13th #1 hit single on Billboard’s Christian Airplay Chart, followed by their recent single “What Are We Waiting For?,” which marks their 14th #1 track (and 9th consecutive #1 hit single) on Billboard airplay. Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone have been awarded four GRAMMY® Awards, an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, 10 GMA Dove Awards, and 17 K-LOVE Fan Awards. Their 13 No.1 songs have produced an astonishing 2 billion career streams. The RIAA Platinum-selling act’s live show has been hailed as a must-see concert event that continues to wow sold-out crowds whether in the U.S., Australia, Germany, Netherlands, or New Zealand. for KING + COUNTRY’s WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?, released this year, became the duo’s second Top 10 album on the Billboard 200; following their RIAA Gold certified album, BURN THE SHIPS, which also debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart. The duo has had seven consecutive No. 1 songs including “For God Is With Us,” “joy.,” “TOGETHER” (feat. Kirk Franklin & Tori Kelly),” and the 11-week Platinum smash, “God Only Knows.” The global hitmakers have collaborated with a diverse list of artists including Jordin Sparks, Hillary Scott, Dolly Parton, NEEDTOBREATHE and Timbaland, amongst others. Joel and Luke Smallbone are committed to various philanthropic efforts focused on human trafficking, children in need, as well as numerous programs in support of the arts. In addition, “UNSUNG HERO” Joel Smallbone’s directorial debut film from for KING + COUNTRY Entertainment has been picked up by Lionsgate with a theatrical release date of April 26, 2024. Titled from the duo’s song of the same name that was dedicated to their parents, the biopic follows the Smallbone family’s immigration from Australia to the United States. Check out the trailer HERE.
PORTIA CLARK’s ‘Look What You’ve Done’
Much like the artist herself, Portia Clark’s latest single ‘Look What You’ve Done’ is powerful, inspiring and uplifting.
Portia co-wrote her brand new single – the first taste of her upcoming album, scheduled for release in 2024 – with Audius Mtawarira (Flo Rida, Delta Goodrem, Jessica Mauboy), a multiple ARIA and APRA award-winning African-born, Sydney-based hitmaker.
Throughout ‘Look What You’ve Done’, gentle guitar picking, suspended strings and a softly swaying beat cradle Portia’s sublime, soul-stirring vocal performance. “Were you really born here to suffer?” she ponders, channelling her own hardships in order to portray complex emotions through song.
Born into poverty in Lusaka, Zambia and ostracised from her church following a teenage pregnancy, Portia also survived domestic violence before finding true love and relocating to Perth, Australia in 2014. Here, Portia has created the kind of life she always dreamed of, together with her loving husband Brendan and their three children.
Slick production consistently serves to enhance Portia’s exceptional vocals, which retain their rightful place under the spotlight for the duration of ‘Look What You’ve Done’. She also poses a string of important questions during her deeply personal latest single: “Where is the joy in the life I’ve been fighting for?…“Would God really want all this despair behind every door?
Portia is living proof that unwavering faith can transform lives. “Singing’s my life . Portia reflects of the gift that gave her hope and ultimately saved her. By consistently pushing through adversity with courage and persistence, she noticed her dreams started to closely resemble reality.
There’s a significant lyrical shift from first to third person in the second chorus of ‘Look What You’ve Done’ – “Oh look what we’ve done…” – as Portia finally feels supported, no longer needing to shoulder life’s burdens alone. Listeners would then be wise to brace themselves for her awe-inspiring, climactic powernote – Portia’s idol Whitney Houston springs to mind – during the song’s soaring bridge: “It’s time to look inside, it’s in all of you/ Unconditional love inside your heart.”
Through bravely sharing her story and her God-given instrument, that incredible singing voice, Portia hopes to “uplift people that feel down”: “When I sing my music, I want to be able to encourage people that are hurt. I want my presence – when I stand on stage, singing – to connect with people. I want them to feel better about themselves by the time I’m done singing, because I know how it feels to be hurt and have nobody to talk to. People have different ways of healing and finding encouragement. Just reading my story could save someone’s life.”
SAM QUEALY ‘Watch Me Now’
Australia’s Sam Quealy has been dubbed the techno pop princess who is taking over Europe with her unhinged tracks and live performances sending dance floors into delirium.
Today Sam releases her debut song “Watch Me Now” and is in Australia till the end of the month having recently performed in Perth and has a Sydney Festival show on January 19th.
ABOUT
This Australian living in Paris is a badass chameleon – singer, songwriter, dancer, rapper and performance artist- she is truly a creative tour de force.
Sam is close to the rock group La Femme and this ultra-glamorous chameleon artist attracts all eyes. In just one year of wildly erotic, genre bending releases she has managed to do a world tour France, UK, Germany, USA, Mexico, Switzerland, Spain with numerous sold out shows and playing on iconic stages such as Zenith, Olympia, Razmatazz, Belasco.
She has had numerous articles, feature stories and covers and has a strong connection in the fashion world – walking multiple shows every fashion week, playing afterparties and recently closed the Purple Fashion magazine festival.
Sam Quealy is in the legendary vogue house of Comme Des Garçons and a member of the Paris Ballroom scene, as well as performing at the Venice Biennale to represent France. Those who have already met her in the capital at a party, had a lot of trouble forgetting her magnetic aura, almost alien.
It’s safe to say that Sam Quealy has burst onto the scene with a deafening bang. With the looks of a popstar and attitude of a rockstar – this exciting new artist is only just scratching the surface of what’s to come.
SARAH REEVES ‘Billboards on Sunset”
America’s Sarah Reeves today releases her most powerful song to date with the driving ‘Billboards on Sunset’.
Giving fans another advance look into her upcoming studio album, Better Days. Attempting to manage unrealistic expectations in a cyclical relationship, the pop artist pushes back on a partner who craves extravagant displays of affection and wants their love painted in neon. Weary from giving her emotional energy to someone who is always left wanting more, Reeves wonders aloud when her efforts will ever be enough.
About Sarah Reeves:
Pop artist and songwriter Sarah Reeves signed her first record deal at age 18. Since then, in addition to pursuing her own artistry, she has dedicated a vast portion of her career to writing songs for other artists for TV and film.
Her music has appeared in Disney Plus and National Geographic’s six-part original series “Welcome To Earth,” starring Will Smith; Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon international trailer; promos for “American Idol” and UFC; and on television series across major networks like ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, Hallmark and Netflix, among others.
Reeves has also been featured on tracks by high-profile DJs, including: Gattüso, Laidback Luke, R3HAB, and Armin Van Buuren.
Curb | Word Entertainment artist has garnered over 174 million career streams.
For more information, visit www.sarahreevesmusic.com.
PRESIDENT STREET
I DON’T WANNA BE
“The Down Under wonders are certainly ones to watch” -Daily Express
“They’re clearly headed for big things with an accomplished and versatile range of catchy numbers” -Bristol Post
“President Street’s energising sound… each show promises to be nothing short of magic” -Wonderland
President Street, Australia’s pop-fusion duo today release of their dance-pop single ‘I Don’t Wanna Be’.
Filled with a sense of wonder, ‘I Don’t Wanna Be’ explores themes of embracing love and personal power to expand beyond your comfort zone and step into a bright world of your own creation.
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Hot on the heels of their Australian 2023 debut releases with dance-pop cover ‘She Drives Me Crazy’ and follow up pop-ballad ‘Something to Believe’ that saw the duo receive radio playlisting at national networks iHeartRadio, ARN (KIIS FM) and ACE to name just a few, President Street are back with ‘I Don’t Wanna Be’.
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Built around its pulsating synth, deep bass grooves, funky guitar riffs ‘I Don’t Wanna Be’ is a fun and empowering summer song that resonates with anyone yearning for liberation and a taste of something beyond the ordinary. Ruby’s relaxed and dynamic vocal perfectly sets up the whimsical and other worldly yet powerful and energising feel of where the song takes you in spirit.
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Inspired by vocalist Ruby’s connection with Piscean themes of water, love and the dream world, ‘I Don’t Wanna Be’ is a quintessential Pisces song. ‘I Don’t Wanna Be’ has been on its own journey after being written by the ocean in Lorne, Victoria, on a day when many planets were astrologically placed in Pisces (as was discovered in retrospect). Since then, it’s been across the seas to the UK to record additional vocals in London with world renowned John Reynolds (Sinead O’Connor, U2, The Corrs) before being mixed by legendary Ash Howes (Kylie, 5SOS, One Direction, Ellie Goulding).
President Street are Melbourne-based duo Ruby and Pete. With 3 Top 10 charting songs in the UK Music Week Charts and an EU and UK tour with UK pop-rock-soul legend, Roachford in 2022, the duo have had extensive radio coverage that saw their songs added to over 130 stations across the UK and were featured artists on the prestigious music program BBC The Beat. Coupled with strong club support and wide coverage in numerous influential lifestyle and music publications such as Wonderland, Rollacoaster, Headliner and The Daily Express, the duo have been dubbed as “the ones to watch”.
‘I Don’t Wanna Be’ is a fun track that holds a deeper message of connecting with your heart’s true desires and its release is perfectly timed to get everyone thinking who they don’t wanna be without and escape with this Valentine’s Day.
So what are you waiting for? “Let’s swim together, get away from here!”
Debut Australian artist, 19-year-old ANGEL xo, releases her first solo single today.
“Cross The Line” is the writing collaboration of 3 young female Australian writers Angel xo, Gemma Navarette and producer, Chelsea Warner.
This collaboration was the first session under management direction and sealed the expectation on the musicality of every song to follow.
On writing “Cross The Line” ANGEL says, “it is about young love, the pain and the thrill and eventually having enough of that drama, so you develop boundaries to stop the endless cycle of being stepped on. This is exactly what I was going through when writing this song. The highs and lows of love can make you blind to what you truly deserve.”
ABOUT ANGEL
19-year-old Melbourne based artist ANGEL discovered her love for music from a young age in a family deeply involved in the music industry. During her high school years, she pursued formal training in singing, balancing exams with her musical aspirations.
She started her career at the young age of 15, performing live at local venues, and at private and corporate events. ANGEL has developed her own distinctive style, blending soulful melodies and commanding range of vocals and has embraced the craft of songwriting, to add to her artistic repertoire.
ANGEL’s recent back-to-back trips to Los Angeles in 2023 marked significant milestones. She secured a coveted TV sync opportunity for the Hulu series “Living With The Dead”, and teamed up with LA management and production company, helmed by hit-maker and Grammy nominee Aloe Blacc and Lani Richmond. On ANGEL’s following trip, an intensive writing camp was programmed with renowned songwriters and producers such as Stephen Puth, Pam Sheyne (Genie In A Bottle), Aloe Blacc, and Jugglerz.
“Cross The Line” is on US label, Grand Scheme.
Brittany Maggs’ new release “White Boots” is co-written and produced by Alex Mather and embodies the spirit of country music and always being yourself.
In January 2024, Brittany took the song to the next level by involving Nashville session players whose credits include Keith Urban, Morgan Wallen, Carrie Underwood, Megan Moroney and many other industry greats on her new track to
truly bring that country sound.
With its upbeat tempo and infectious energy, “White Boots” is more than just a catchy tune; it’s a stand against the theory that what you wear defines if you are country or not. “It should never matter what colour my shoes are or if my hat is dirty or clean, none of this defines how country I am. If you think that what you wear defines country then you aren’t listening to the music well enough” says Brittany, she wants to make it known that she will wear her White Boots everywhere and will not stand for anyone who thinks it is a trend to make fun of women wearing them.
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