Pledge With Matthew Mayfield's Music And Get Him To 100%!

As you know, I'll sing it from the rooftops how incredibly talented and nice the kid that Matthew Mayfield is, and he is coming out with even more exciting stuff for 2012! He will be heading to the recording studio to record his new, full-length record, and he needs YOUR help. Currently, his pledges are at 79%, and he only needs 21% more to reach his goal. 

He's got several pretty cool exclusives to add to the mix; i.e., signed and styled vinyl with personal message, customizing your voicemail or get a drunk dial from Mr. Mayfield himself, and signed drumhead, along with many others. 

Head on over to Matthew's Pledge Music page, and if you feel compelled to do so, help a brother (and a sista ;)) out!  

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Album Review: Lana Del Rey's Born To Die Out January 31st

Beautiful and controversial songstress, Lana Del Rey's label Interscope, has provided me with an album preview of what will debut for purchase everywhere digitally and in-stores, of her new album Born To Die, debuting on January 31st. Pre-order your copy HERE.

With the deluxe version purchase, fans receive three extra songs, including a Joy Orbison remix of her immensely popular song, that set her on the map, with 'Video Games'.

Despite the billowing, I admire Lana and her music; her voice is enticing, seductive and playful. These whisper through a bit like an illusion, and she displays them best on tracks such as "Off to the Races," "Diet Mountain Dew," "National Anthem". Her voice has a weary display on melancholy tracks with "Video Games," "Dark Paradise," "Carmen" and "Million Dollar Man".

Del Rey writes and sings her life experiences with relationships, people that have mistreated her, and she has no qualms with expressing how she feels; one can feel the tug and war of the highs and lows life has to offer for any and everyone in general, and Lana makes them fun and engaging, evoking sadness when she needs and wants to, then mixes elements of an oozing voice that resonates with you, well after the facade of a pretty face, and the controversy. So, I say to those that have pre-judged Lana based on critics' responses and her live performances, listen thoroughly to Born To Die, and then decide for yourself. Oh, and I can see many women (and some men) fist-pumping and tearing up the dance floor with her anthematic, "Lolita," it's catchy, provocative, and honest. I strongly suggest purchasing the deluxe edition, and the track listing is listed below for both standard and deluxe.

Standard Track Listing:

1. Born To Die
2. Off To The Races
3. Blue Jeans
4. Video Games
5. Diet Mountain Dew
6. National Anthem
7. Dark Paradise
8. Radio
9. Carmen
10. Million Dollar Man
11. Summertime Sadness 12. This Is What Makes Us Girls

Deluxe Track Listing:

1. Born To Die
2. Off to the Races
3. Blue Jeans
4. Video Games
5. Diet Mountain Dew
6. National Anthem
7. Dark Paradise
8. Radio
9. Carmen
10. Million Dollar Man
11. Summertime Sadness
12. This Is What Makes Us Girls
13. Without You
14. Lolita
15. Lucky Ones
16. Video Games (Joy Orbison Remix) *Bonus Track*

Read Lana's cover story in the current issue of Complex Magazine.

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Artist Feature: Bernadette Seacrest and her Kris Dales with "Where Does It Hurt"

The lovely, funny and super-talented jazz/folk/funk singer, Ms. Bernadette Seacrest have released her first official music video, while having been performing and making music since 2001. Bernadette has performed throughout the US and France, has been featured on NPR, and has shared the stage with Samarablouf, Mat Firehair & The Imperators of Kool, El Senor Igor, among several others. She was also voted BEST Local Vocalist by Creative Loafing in Atlanta for 2007 and 2010.

If you're in the Atlanta area, Bernadette is a pleasure to see and hear, and is one of the sweetest dollfaces of music, and what makes it even better is that her voice is smooth as butter. Check out her music video with "Where Does It Hurt":

If you're in or around the Atlanta area, please be sure to check out her upcoming performances:

Tuesday, January 31st:

8:00 p.m.- CHURCH (it's a bar)

Wednesday, February 1st:

10:00 p.m.- The EARL 

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Artist Worth Mentioning: Alvin Purple with New Single, "Huh Her"

Leeds-based, pop/electronica band, Alvin Purple, released their vocally harmonizing new single, "Huh Her," on January 23rd. The single was mixed and produced by James Kenosha at The Lodge, and mastered by Tim Turan. The four-member band is:


Carly Humphries 
Matthew Bradley 
Ralph Sayers
Luke Barnfather

The elements used in the single remind me of the intricate and unique sounds used in
modern 80's music. "Huh Her" and their other single, "Please Please," are both available for immediate, FREE download via their Bandcamp site, simply in exchange for your e-mail address. It's hot, so grab it today!

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Artist Feature: Lightfoot Releases 'Scarlet Sails' EP January 24th

Based in Washington, D.C., Lightfoot (aka, Jessica Louise Dye), is releasing her 6-song EP, Scarlet Sails on January 24th. It features previous releases of her singles, 'Beaster,' 'As You Can', and '1963'. Jessica's voice is sweet, and loud and raw, at the most sincere times it needs to be. She mixes a delicate blend of rock, pop and folk so nicely and is a pleasure to listen to.

Lightfoot began her musical career upon happenstance; she was honorably discharged from the Air Force,  rejected by her companion, and had to live in her car for several months. During this time, she began delving into music, and her creative passion, became her livelihood. 

During 2011, Dye toured and performed at venues such as Knitting Factory in NYC, SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas and BIMA Fest. Towards the end of 2011, she partnered up with The Dunes and Sofar Sounds for a five-week European tour. Lightfoot will be hitting the studio later this year to record and release a full-length album. 

On friday, Janury 27th, Black Cat in Washington, DC will be holding a CD release party. If you purchase Lightfoot's CD HERE, and are able to attend the release show (you can purchase tickets HERE), you will receive a FREE 7'' vinyl record! 

Tracklisting for Scarlet Sails:

1. Pow Wow

2. City Birds

3. As You Can

4. Caged Bird

5. 1963

6. Beaster

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Artist Feature: Introducing from India, singer and actor,Yatharth Ratnum

Having been shown in 162 countries, India's multi-talented youth, Yatharth Ratnum, became known worldwide due to being on a popular competitive singing program on television, during the 200 competition of  L'il Champs. With votes coming in nationwide, he was voted first runner-up. This unique opportunity has given Yartharth the ability to share his musical skill throughout the world, with his upcoming album titled, YATHARTH.

Although Ratnum is young, he sings with an older stance of having been through and obtaining much experience in just a short amount of time. His vocals have a seasoned essence of a musician who has been singing for quite some time. He has previously been bestowed the award for Outstanding International Vocalist from The Young Artist Awards in 2010.

His album was recorded at Thunder Underground in California, with Matt Harris (The Posies, Ian Moore, Roky Erickson) producing, and engineer, Harper Hug (Neil Diamond, Luther Vandross, Indigo Girls).

With his upcoming album, he also is starring in his first movie this year, that will feature several of his songs.

YATHARTH will debut in May online, as well as in-store.

Tracklisting:


I LOVE YOU

COSMIC LOVER
INSANE
HERE COMES THE YR
MIRAGE
SEXY TONIGHT

Stream his teaser single "Here Comes the YR":

Here Comes The YR by Yatharth by TalentInBorders

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New Video: Country Music Artist, Danica Honeycutt with "New Guy"

My beautiful friend (on the outside as well as inside), Danica Honeycutt, has released her debut video and single, 'New Guy' from her forthcoming album, due later this year. Her new single is filled with the great musical lyrics and sound that quality country music is made of. 'New Guy' reminds us of endless hope in difficult circumstances and that there's always a brighter day ahead filled with blessed possibilities and a positive future.

Check out Danica with the 'New Guy': Directed by Nate Powers, produced by James Matchack, and written by Marc Beeson and Will Champlan. Her upcoming album was produced at stellar Sound Kitchen Recording Studio and Events Facility.

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