RAGS AND RICHES share their new single « holiday. »

RAGS AND RICHES

New single « holiday. »

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Brothers Tanner and Peyton Whitt, performing as the adrenalized American alt-pop band RAGS AND RICHES, aim to bring hope and inspire a generation of dreamers. The Lexington, Kentucky natives released their debut single, “Speed of Sound”, in 2019 and lit the spark for a wildfire breakout reaching over a million streams on platforms.

Starting 2023 off with a huge bang, their latest single “holiday.” is the ultimate feel good track to add to your party playlists. Seeing the duo head towards a more mainstream pop sound, “holiday.” is reminiscent of Foster the People and Glass Animals. Radiating good vibes, this is a carefree anthem about living your life to the fullest, with Tanner explaining, “It came from a place of feeling burnt out on the schedule we were living. We had been doing the same schedule for a few years and this was our “get me out of this way of living” mindset.”

Oozing attitude and bursting with energy, Tanner continues, “Peyton produced the beat and then we called our good friend DeMarko Murphy in to help write this one. Between the three of us I think we nailed the carefree/get me out of this “normal” way of living.”

The two man crew has performed over 200 shows in over 40 states, charted in top

#200

on NACC college radio charts, won two Lexington Music Awards for ‘Pop Artist of the Year’ as well as ‘Song of the Year’ and impressively clocked in over 4 million streams and over 1.5 million video views in just three years. Their debut album

Always Gold

released in 2022 via Sonablast! Records also hit over 1.4 million streams in its first week alone. With their current explosive success it’s clear these determined brothers are rising to the top.

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– BAT – présente son nouveau clip « QUADRACHROMIE »

– BAT –

Nouveau clip « QUADRACHROMIE »

-bat- signe avec Quadrachromie un virage esthétique et scénique avec des chansons en quadrichromie peintes par 4 décennies de vie.

Pour créer ces nouvelles chansons, il est allé explorer de nouvelles thématiques et textures sonores, plongeant dans des nappes de synthés analogiques et autres délices de boites à rythme. Les chansons s’étirent et les mots prennent une autre dimension dans ce nouvel écrin électronique. L’accordéon qui accompagne -bat- sur scène depuis le début trouve ici une place singulière et non systématique, la musique est pour la première fois pensée aussi pour la danse et le lâché-prise.

L’histoire du disque prend corps aussi dans la création du visuel, 40 sérigraphies en quadrichromie, imaginées avec l’artiste Alias Ipin, originales et numérotées, pour accompagner la sortie du Vinyle, des pochettes d’album oeuvre d’art.

Quadra, quatre fois dix ans, quatre couleurs, “

d’où je viens, ce que je suis

”, explique Baptiste dans la chanson titre “Quadrachromie”. Ne cherchez pas le noir et blanc, ni même les nuances de gris, ces mélodies racontent toutes les couleurs de la vie, une autobiographie en sérigraghie. Bat, aime la contrainte, le souffle incertain de l’accordéon, la remise en question, il retourne à l’école, au conservatoire pour travailler encore davantage le piano, il ne lui suffit plus aujourd’hui d’être seulement un brillant autodidacte multi-instrumentiste. Il veut perçer le mystère de la chanson.

Dès les premières secondes, Bat nous attrappe par les tripes, nous défie d’être curieux, ouverts, “

Skip Dating

”, une mise en abîme, la chanson dans une conversation de chanson, une rencontre entre l’artiste et le mélomane sur des claviers tendus de suspense et une ronde d’accordéon.

Peut-être parce qu’il vient du sport, il est prof d’EPS, Bat aime la transmission, apprendre et enseigner mais aussi le travail sur soi. Se perfectionner. “

De la musique et du sport, pour faire vibrer le corps

”, de la générosité et de la curiosité pour faire vibrer l’esprit. Il parle d’artisanat. “Quadrachromie”, c’est d’abord une résidence interrompue par le confinement et tableau que l’on peint note par note, en essayant toujours de garder en tête la fluidité, les vagues douces de la Méditerranée. Le Cyan de son enfance.

“

Sans bruit

” se distille comme des gouttes d’eau, un tango qui se joue de l’amour. “

Entre soi

” explore la solitude de la cyber-vie, sur des boucles de synthés 80’s. “

Se fondre

”, jongle entre les silences, cherche le paradoxe dans la douceur des sons et une incroyable maîtrise agressive du flow.

Ces couleurs, ces jeux d’esprit, il les travaille aussi pour la scène. Création lumière. Sur les pochettes de son disque aussi avec Germain Prévost, artiste peintre, graffeur, connu sous le nom de Ipin, les arts de la rue, la culture hip hop qui entre au musée. En même temps que ses chansons, il offre 40 sérigraphies originales, des pochettes d’albums, œuvre d’art.

Bat chante la céramique, oui ! La céramique pour une chanson d’amour et de terre, “

Encore combien de tours pour en faire le tour ? Ce ne sera mis que le soir au four… et deviendra céramique pour toujours

.” Inspiration tellurique, pour une poésie du bonheur. Car, c’est de cela qu’il s’agit, une quarantaine résiliente, qui accepte les défaites mais cherche à façonner l’espoir. Bat malaxe le son pour qu’il devienne matière et les mots pour qu’ils deviennent philosophie.

Des années Mano Solo, Java, Têtes Raides, croisés sur scène à l’accordéon, restent le goût du vrai, de l’authentique, mais aussi la sincérité. Il faut être soi, les autres sont déjà pris.

En concert :

03/03/23 – TOULON – Télégraphe

30/03/23 – PARIS – Les Trois Baudets

01/04/23 – BRUXELLES (BE) « Que des Paroles en l’air »

11/05/23 – LA SEYNE SUR MER (83) – Espace Tisot

08/06/23 – BRIANCON (05) – Face B

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Nite Bjuti shares their new single and video « Mood

Photo Credit: Maciek Jasik

Nite Bjuti

New single and video « Mood

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The trio, composed of acclaimed singer-songwriter Candice Hoyes, Grammy-nominated SoundChemist and beatmaker Val Jeanty, and bassist Mimi Jones, contemplates existential themes such as maturity, coming of age, and deep physical, mental and spiritual change in their highly-anticipated single, which precedes their full-length album release on Friday April 14, 2023.

”What good is freedom if you don’t really feel free? Black girlhood maturation brings a range of evocative contradictory experiences, » confides Hoyes, and « in ‘Mood (Liberation Walk)’ we express the sudden sensation of a girl jumping/jumped into puberty, roped into a new emotional reality, physicality and societal positionality. As explored in the music video, she jumps through the portals of her own design right until the street lights flicker. Jumping is tied to shared childhood experiences, embodies connectivity and the chasmic leaps of growth in the Black womanly experience. » The music video is directed by Candice Hoyes who is a mixed media artist.

The Afro Caribbean three piece crafts and produces an intentional and intoxicating fresh jazz meets electronica sonic experience complete with hypnotic vocals, Haitian inspired drums, and soul penetrating basslines. The accompanying music video was directed by Candice Hoyes who is a mixed media artist.Together, Nite Bjuti has performed at the nationally recognized ‘Jazz at Lincoln Center’ and has received acclaim from

NPR’s WBGO

,

Jazz Times

amongst others.

« Percussionist/beat maker Val Jeanty, vocalist/sampler controller Candice Hoyes, and double bassist Mimi Jones were the biggest revelation of WJF (so far), creating dense sound vistas and pure improvisations. » Jazz Times

, February 2020

Nite Bjuti is Candice Hoyes, Val Jeanty and Mimi Jones, an evocative improvised trio of Afro Caribbean artists using electronics, vocalism, bass, Haitian drum rhythms, sampling and spoken word to cultivate their narrative journey. They are UMEZ Arts Engagement Grant recipients for their 2022 mixed media installation commissioned by the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and 2020 recipients of the NYC Women’s Fund in Jazz Music to fully fund their forthcoming debut album.

As inspiration, Nite Bjuti draws from a centuries old Haitian folklore called « Night Beauty,” about a girl whose bones begin to sing in her afterlife, her spirit seeking justice. Nite Bjuti has recently played Nublu Jazz Fest, NYC Winter JazzFest, WBGO live broadcast performance, The Schomburg Center, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Internationally, they envision their music from concerts at electronic and jazz music venues, museums, cinema and dance and visual art installations. Nite Bjuti plays to rediscover the buried Diasporic beauty in the world, transcendent across generations. Intentionally, they improvise to build layers of intimate community both inside the band and with its audiences. Nite Bjuti debuted at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of celebrating 2018 International Women’s Day.

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Cat Janice shares her new single « Chill the fck out »

Cat Janice

New single « Chill the fck out »

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Following her battle with cancer, the song came as a reminder to take a deep breath and to not overthink.

Driving with a fine fusion of emotional integrity and energizing musicianship, songwriter and artist Cat Janice delivers a fresh thread of artistry to the modern music scene. The indie gem presents a skilful balance of soaring vocals, snappy guitar lines and euphoric synths, for a uniquely immersive take on alt pop. Proving both exciting and deeply human, Cat’s versatility knows no limits. From the dance-pop rhythms to finely-honed vocals, Cat is equal parts skill and character. Inspired by the likes of Remi Wolf, Benee, and Willow, Cat’s love for music transcends the limits of style. Her songs connect with their strong grooves and confident melodies that feel genuinely fresh.

Born and raised in Northern Virginia by a vastly musical family, Cat took to violin and piano at an early age. What followed was 14 years of classical training, with valuable time spent as part of orchestral productions, jazz bands and theatre shows. The writer/producer explains, “I’m trained in multiple styles of music, I want to use all of it. I don’t want to be defined by a genre. I want to create what I want, write about what I want, and sing in whatever style I want. If there’s anything cancer taught me, it’s that I need to just do what makes me happy. Because at the end of the day, your emotions through creativity is the only thing you’ll be able to leave behind, so say what you want!”

Though Cat’s energy and passion seem unparalleled, her life has not been without difficulties. The creative is fearlessly transparent about her recent battle with cancer, her new songs delving into both the struggles and successes of that journey. Her music and social media posts alike have taken the open road, connecting on an unrivaled level thanks to absolute sincerity and soul.

Her latest single “Chill the fck out” stems from the overwhelming feeling of being stressed out and burning the candle at both ends. The songwriter shares, “I would say to myself “chill the fck out” when I would stress about work or school. Then I finished the song while I was starting chemo and I would be stressed about going into that chapter of my life. “Chill the fck out” kind of became my mantra for getting through that time.” Encouraging listeners to stop overthinking and take a deep breath, the new single radiates with a groovy, fun, danceable beat and relatable, honest lyrics.

Despite her obstacles, Cat’s lust for life is infectious. Her new music is sure to light up the airwaves globally, uniting heartfelt lyrics and electrifying production. With a breadth of musicianship and optimistic grooves, Cat Janice is an unstoppable creative force.

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Bella Dose shares their new single « Mírame »

Bella Dose

New single « Mírame »

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The Miami based group is currently taking TikTok by storm with Shakira herself doing a dance routine to Bella Dose. Their upcoming single  »

Mírame

 » is all about rediscovering yourself after a broken relationship.

With heritages from Cuba, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Colombia, and Chile, the girls embody their Latin flavors through their music, all while bringing a tidal wave of female empowerment for the Gen-Z generation. Bella Dose has millions of streams and has received acclaim from the likes of ABC News,

Rolling Stone, Glamour, Wonderland, CNN,

and more.

Hailing from Miami, Florida, bilingual girl group, Bella Dose became a phenomenon by simply being themselves. With each member – Brianna Leah, Jenni Hernandez, Melany Rivera, and Thais Rodriguez – a triple threat individually and unstoppable when together.

Initially formed in 2017 by music executive Vicky Curiel, the girls have since taken off, racking up millions of streams and attracting a massive audience of millions of followers across all social media platforms, taking TikTok by storm with their singing & dance challenge videos with even superstar Shakira also creating a dance to Bella Dose. The girl group has been featured in publications such as ABC News,

Rolling Stone, Glamour, Wonderland, CNN, HOLA!

and slayed the covers of

Photobook Magazine

,

Contrast Magazine

and

OBVIOUS Magazine

. As well as being interviewed by some of the biggest Latin & Spanish talk shows such as

Despierta América

,

Noticias SIN

,

Al Rojo Vivo

and more.

With heritages from Cuba, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Colombia, and Chile, the girls embody their Latin flavors through their music, all while bringing a tidal wave of female empowerment for the Gen-Z generation.

With passionate lyrics and a bold beat,  »

Mírame

 » speaks about that situation we all know too well – rediscovering yourself in the midst of a broken relationship.

Produced by local Dembow producers, the rhythm gives an upbeat, fast-paced tempo that makes you want to dance all night while forgetting about the one who broke your heart and helping you realize that you’re better off without them.

Bella Dose brings a fresh perspective on what a girl group is today while representing the core elements of what a girl group is and has always been – unapologetic, dynamic, strong and influential. Bella Dose sweeps in a new era of mainstream bilingual music rooted in the Latin space, undeniably bringing a unique elevation to music.

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Alma Mater shares their new single « Fading Moon »

Alma Mater

New single « Fading Moon »

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Entitled « Fading Moon », the track is the debut single from the veterans of the Los Angeles and Oregon music scene. The pair teamed up with producer Gregg Williams (Sheryl Crow, The Dandy Warhols, Blitzen Trapper, Emmylou Harris) to craft a poignant orchestral folk pop tune.

Andrew of the band confides, « I was never afraid of dying until I had a child. Fading Moon, on the surface, seems like a love letter to my two baby boys. But, in reality, it’s a means to comfort myself from my overwhelming fear of leaving them behind when I die. When pure and intense love is experienced, there is a level of pain associated with it. I’ve never been more happy, but I’ve never been more scared. So this seemingly sweet, folky ditty is really a pretty dark, anxious proclamation. » Musically, the hypnotic guitar riff of « Fading Moon » was written when Dirk was in hospice care, visiting his sick mother. Performing for her brought her joy and « Fading Moon » also represents the magic and healing nature of music.

Alma Mater

is Dirk Sullivan and Andrew Paul Woodworth. The two are veterans of the Los Angeles and of the Portland, Oregon music scenes. Sullivan was signed to Interscope Records with his band Love On Ice and Woodworth fronted Elephant Ride, signed to Sony Records. They have since spent two decades recording and touring in various projects.

Anxious for some musical therapy during the pandemic, the two started meeting in Woodworth’s garage. Sullivan was enthralled with an alternate tuning on his guitar and found himself writing songs at a blistering clip, totally inspired by this fresh reverence for his instrument. He found the perfect partner in Woodworth, who could add pathos and melody to his already provocative landscapes. Sullivan was wrestling with a recent divorce and with the slow demise of his mother. By contrast, Woodworth was about to welcome his first child. They found a kinship in the intensity of their disparate stories. Somehow those contrasting life experiences brought out something completely raw and beautiful and melancholic and utterly explosive in their writing.

Both men love hard and laugh big….both were suddenly unafraid to be uniquely and totally themselves, understanding that in a world full of temporary things, we are a perpetual feeling. The sound became a portrait of combating themes….time versus eternity, strength versus surrender, hard love versus fake hate. With Gregg Williams in the producer’s chair (Sheryl Crow, The Dandy Warhols, Blitzen Trapper, Pete Droge, Emmylou Harris) the recordings became orchestral and vibrant and full of page-turning narratives. It is a dream team for these three Oregonians who have amassed decades of honest, soulful and heartfelt music.

Leading single « Fading Moon » is a poignant folk dipped indie pop track. Andrew of the band confides, « I was never afraid of dying until I had a child. Fading Moon, on the surface, seems like a love letter to my two baby boys. But, in reality, it’s a means to comfort myself from my overwhelming fear of leaving them behind when I die. When pure and intense love is experienced, there is a level of pain associated with it. I’ve never been more happy, but I’ve never been more scared. So this seemingly sweet, folky ditty is really a pretty dark, anxious proclamation. » Musically, the hypnotic guitar riff of « Fading Moon » was written when Dirk was in hospice care, visiting his sick mother. Performing for her brought her joy and « Fading Moon » also represents the magic and healing nature of music.

Alma Mater is a direct reflection of what is happening in the world today as much as it is defined by generations of influence. From its warm and rustic and plush production to its earnest and candid and sometimes irreverent writing, Alma Mater is a collision of opposing forces….like they’ve blown the dust off of an old box in the attic, only to find new pictures inside. « Fading Moon » is the first track off of their forthcoming album and is out now worldwide.

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Claire Veritti présente son nouvel Ep « Seule »

CLAIRE VERITTI

NOUVEL EP  »

SEULE »

Un manteau de poésie recouvre les morceaux de

Seule

, le premier EP de Claire Veritti qui rassemble une collection de chansons fines aux mots profonds, vibrants de soie, de sel et de (double) sens. Et aux musiques riches de contrastes réjouissants puisqu’elles s’arriment aux sixties légères et triomphantes comme aux sons des eighties les plus hypnotiques.

Seule propose des chansons taillées pour la danse ou pour les ballades au clair de lune hantées par des soleils noirs. Sa voix ample, pure et pleine d’âme, éclaire d’une lumière résiliente des textes qui racontent l’emprise sentimentale et les mots plus cruels que des balles (

Ping Pong

), les plongées dans le vide abyssal (

Puits du fou

), le tourbillon des amours virtuelles (

Borderline

). Et c’est cette lumière vive, dense et résiliente portée par sa voix pleine d’âme qui invite à la danse ou aux balades au clair de lune – des sons électro côtoient des guitares électriques ou aériennes. L’EP, produit par Marc Collin, se conclut par Seule, une danse avec soi-même qui dit aussi aux autres femmes qu’elles ne le sont pas.

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Ping-Pong

Puits du Fou

Bordeline

Seule

Danse, dessin, musique, chant… toute forme de création artistique est vitale pour Claire, c’est son moyen d’expression depuis l’enfance, qui la voyait tournée vers son monde intérieur. Chanter de 11 à 18 ans, seule dans sa chambre ou sur des bandes musicales, lui a donné des ailes et la force d’affronter le monde extérieur. Et c’est tout naturellement, qu’après des études d’arts appliqués, de théâtre et de design de mode, à Nancy, Claire Veritti forme

Luna Gritt

, poussée par cette toujours urgence de chanter, de chanter pour vivre. Le nom du duo paie son tribut à

René Magritte

, un de ses maîtres avec

Baudelaire

,

Frida Kahlo

ou

les surréalistes

. L’aventure pop dure sept années, le temps de 2 EP et d’une série de concerts – notamment en première partie de

Jacques Higelin

,

Deportivo

ou de

Broken Back

– qui la propulsent à The Voice, un tremplin, un tournant.

Sa nouvelle vie à Paris la découvre désormais en solo et sous son propre nom ouvert aux interprétations et aux imaginaires – Claire Veritti, claire vérité ?

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BT93 présente son nouveau clip « Les Altruistes »

BT93

Nouvel album BT2033

Sortie le 27/01/2023 chez Dragon Accel / Modulor

BT93 nous revient le 27 janvier 2023 avec son second album BT2033, produit par Sainte Victoire. BT2033 est le deuxième volet des aventures du cadre d’argent, BT93, l’agent perturbateur venu du monde de l’entreprise.

Après avoir brocardé le capitalisme et le monde de l’entreprise dans son premier album éponyme – réédition de 1993 avec la complicité de Frédéric Lo -, BT93 décrypte le milieu du cinéma qu’il connait si bien. Avec le disque BT2033, BT93 s’enracine dans le futur, délaissant les machines d’hier pour se déhancher sur les beats des robots de demain.

Pour la sortie de l’album, BT93 nous dévoile un nouvel extrait Les Altruistes, titre vintage aux sonorités sombres, pleine de mélancolie face au milieu du cinéma dont la moralité et le conformisme écrasent trop souvent l’expression artistique. A découvrir dans un clip psychédélique réalisé par Yannick Dangin Leconte.

BT2033, le nouvel album de BT93 s’enracine résolument dans le futur. C’est la prêtresse Sainte Victoire qui réalise l’album et se charge, en collaboration avec BT93, des chœurs, des synthés et des arrangements. Si BT93 parle plus qu’il ne chante, c’est qu’il a beaucoup à dire quand il décrypte le milieu du cinéma.

BT93 devient franchement insolent avec “CNC”, osant regretter qu’un cinéaste « tartine des tonnes de papiers » pour avoir le simple droit de créer. Il faut dire que BT93, Bernard Tanguy, a d’abord officié 10 ans dans le cinéma après avoir quitté le monde de l’entreprise. Réalisateur primé pour ses courts (Grand Prix Unifrance pour l’un, nommé aux César pour l’autre…), il sort son premier long métrage « Parenthèse » en 2016, une comédie subtile sur la crise de la cinquantaine dont la musique est signée… Stupeflip, avec entre autres talents Sophie Verbeeck, la comédienne et chanteuse de son autre projet musical, Hum Hum. On reste en famille.

Le cinéma est un acteur omniprésent de l’album 2033. L’hommage à François Truffaut, mort à 52 ans, “François I miss You” sur un piano romantique joué par Patrick Goraguer, le fils d’Alain, s’envole comme pour une chanson d’amour à un artiste qui avait, nous rappelle-t-il, pour principe moral de «

se protéger de la morale des autres

». Des chansons d’amour, il y en a d’ailleurs plusieurs sur ce disque, comme l’entêtant « Tu m’as aimé » chanté en duo avec Sainte Victoire, creusant le sillon du BT93 lover entrevu sur l’album précédent.

1993, 2022, 2033… le temps boucle, BT93 revient et il est toujours le même, légèrement persiffleur, mélancolique et romantique, et ses obsessions s’affichent sur un écran géant, celui de nos propres images.

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Kevin Ross shares his new single « Look My Way »

Kevin Ross

New single « Look My Way »

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In « Look My Way », Ross writes about the thrill associated with the early stages of infatuation. With undertones of classic R&B inspired by the early recordings of The Jackson 5, the song is layered with harmonious silky background vocals and dreamy rhythmics that complement Ross’ passionate and poised performance at the surface. Musing on his hopeful and passion-fueled desire, Ross tells the story of falling in love from afar and doing all he can to get her attention. At each chorus, he stays persistent as he sings, “I gotta make you look my way, because baby, there’s a lot of love on this side to give.” Influenced by the inherent romance embedded in classic R&B, “Look My Way” is a musical celebration of iconic influences through a smooth and modern lens.

Kevin Ross continues to make a standout achievement in R&B as an independent artist. His most recent single “Sweet Release” reached Top 10 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay Chart and broke the record as the longest

#1

requested song on Sirius XM’s Heart & Soul.

Songwriter, producer, singer, performer and creator of his own music label, Art Society Music Group (ASMG), Kevin Ross is rising to the forefront of the culture with

#1

Billboard entries on the Adult R&B Chart, countless sold-out shows, and more than 100 million streams across platforms. Along the way, he has picked up nominations at the Soul Train Music Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and iHeart Radio Music Awards. Credits / collaborations include artists such as Ty Dolla Sign, Kevin Hart, Ne-Yo, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Trey Songz, T.I., Tank, Lecrae, and Toni Braxton to name a few.

When you take the wheel, you control your own destiny.

An accomplished singer, songwriter, producer, and performer, Kevin Ross determines his course on his own terms. The Washington, D.C.-born artist elevates R&B through eloquent songcraft, rich sonic architecture, and downright traffic-stopping vocals. Since launching his career in 2016, he has quietly risen to the forefront of the culture with over 100 million streams and counting,

#1

Billboard entries on the Adult R&B Songs Chart, and countless sold-out shows. Now, he continues to forge ahead with more music in 2023 under his artist-owned label Art Society Music Group (ASMG).

“I never wait around for anybody,” he explains. “I’m always making music with collaborators and by myself. Producing is part of who I was supposed to be all along as an artist. That’s not just an artist who can sing, but an artist who can write, produce, perform, and execute at the highest level possible in order to deliver to the masses.”

Kevin vividly recalls his first memory of music, listening to Lisa Stansfield’s “All Around The World” from his car seat as a baby. He went on to obsess over the likes of Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Donnie Hathaway, and Smokey Robinson. Following his high school years at Duke Ellington School of the Arts, he earned a scholarship and degree from Boston’s prestigious Berklee College of Music. Settling in Atlanta, he initially made waves behind-the-scenes, penning hit-charting tunes for the likes of Trey Songz, Toni Braxton, Tank, and many more.

As a solo artist, he wrote, recorded, and produced “Long Song Away” in 2016, toppling both the Adult R&B Songs Chart and the Urban Adult Contemporary Chart at

#1

. In between collaborations with Kevin Hart, Ne-Yo, and T.I., he built a bulletproof solo discography highlighted by The Awakening [2017], Drive EP [2017], and Audacity Vol. 1-2 [2020]. From the latter, “God Is A Genius” generated over 13+ million streams and counting across platforms. Along the way, he also toured alongside legends Babyface, KEM & Maxwell, in addition to picking up nominations at the Soul Train Music Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and iHeart Radio Music Awards.

In 2019, he founded Art Society Music Group as the home for all of his releases. With Kevin at the helm, 2021’s Drive 2 [ASMG/Empire] represented another high achievement. It bowed at

#1

on the iTunes Top R&B/Soul Albums Chart, while “Looking For Love” vaulted onto the Top 10 of the Billboard Adult R&B Radio Play Chart.

Beyond acclaim from Billboard, Rolling Stone, and BET, Washington Post proclaimed, “Ross doesn’t sound like he’s trying to find a musical identity. He knows who he is, and his album reflects that.”

“Drive 2 definitely shows growth,” he notes. “It’s been five years since the last one. I was producing a lot more on the second installment. I’m way more confident in my ability. It’s leaps and bounds better than the first. It’s all just time, growth, and awareness.”

You can hear it, see it, and feel it on his standout single “Sweet Release.” Proving to be another smash produced and written by Kevin, the single is currently climbing to the top of the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay Chart after breaking the record with the longest number one requested song on Sirius XM’s Heart & Soul last year. With bright guitar threads around a simmering beat as his voice flutters from vulnerable verses into a vital hook highlighted by hypnotic high register, Kevin observes, “Everybody has a guilty pleasure or something to take them away from the daily monotony It’s more so about escapism than it’s meant to be sexual or sensual. For me, the main key is the escape. If you’re riding in the car, you can play the song. It could just feel liberating like a cool breeze. This song is transformative in a sense. Wherever you are, it can be your soundtrack.”

In Ross’ upcoming single “Look My Way”, he writes about the thrill associated with the early stages of infatuation. With undertones of classic R&B inspired by the early recordings of The Jackson 5, “Look My Way” is layered with harmonious silky background vocals and dreamy rhythmics that complement Ross’ passionate and poised performance at the surface. Musing on his hopeful and passion-fueled desire, Ross tells the story of falling in love from afar and doing all he can to get her attention. At each chorus, he stays persistent as he sings, “I gotta make you look my way, because baby, there’s a lot of love on this side to give.” Influenced by the inherent romance embedded in classic R&B, the song is a musical celebration of iconic influences through a smooth and modern lens.

Ultimately, Kevin keeps creating the soundtrack to your life.

“When you listen to me, I hope the music makes you feel something, puts a smile on your face, or provides comfort,” he leaves off. “It’s much bigger than me. I want you to make memories to these songs. I couldn’t ask for anything else. For me to be complete, I need to write, produce, arrange, mix, and perform on stage to affect people. I feel like I’m doing what I need to do, and this is where I’m meant to be today.”

“Look My Way” is his latest release and the first single from Kevin Ross’ upcoming

Midnight Microdose

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Loco Cello présente son nouvel album « Tangorom » avec Biréli Lagrène

Loco Cello

(François Salque, Samuel Strouk et Jérémie Arranger)

Nouvel album Tangorom feat Biréli Lagrène

Sortie le 03/02/2023 chez Well Done Simone ! Records

En concert le 13/02 au Café de la Danse avec Biréli Lagrène et en tournée

Loco Cello invite Biréli Lagrène sur son second album Tangorom qui sort le 03 février 2023. Le disque a été enregistré à l’Abbaye de Noirlac par Philippe Tessier du Cros. Composé de François Salque (violoncelle), Samuel Strouk (guitare) et Jérémie Arranger (contrebasse), l’ensemble Loco Cello repart pour de nouvelles aventures acoustiques et virtuoses entre jazz, world et musique classique.

À l’occasion du 70e anniversaire de la mort de Django Reinhardt, Loco Cello propose une éclaircie salvatrice en célébrant, avec audace et originalité, une autre facette de Django : celle de son jeu lyrique à travers sa passion de la musique classique. Tangorom navigue d’Astor Piazzolla à Django, en passant par la musique de chambre et les musiques d’Europe de l’Est. Une folle odyssée sonore que l’on pourra entendre le 13/02 au Café de la Danse à Paris, puis en tournée dans toute la France.

L’album Tangorom est une promesse de voyage de l’Argentine à l’Europe de l’Est à découvrir avec le nouvel extrait Blues en Mineur sur lequel Biréli Lagrène et Adrien Moignard rejoignent Loco Cello.

Enregistré à l’abbaye de Noirlac, Tangorom, le nouvel album de Loco Cello, voyage d’Astor Piazzolla à Django Reinhardt, en passant par la musique de chambre et les musiques d’Europe de l’Est.

Pour ce deuxième opus, Loco Cello a invité Adrien Moignard et Biréli Lagrène. Imaginez une partie de ping-pong, en double : d’un côté, un duo classique sur le papier, crossover dans les idées, avec Samuel Strouk et François Salque ; en face, les gâchettes gypsy jazz Adrien Moignard et Bireli Lagrène, soutenus par Jérémie Arranger.

Le résultat ? Des jeux de saute-frontières, croisant le fer et le nylon, le lyrisme et le swing, l’écriture et l’improvisation. Avec ces cinq fantastiques, il n’y pas que le cello qui est loco !

Il fallait un écrin de rêve et de silence pour accueillir ce quintet à cordes sensibles. Une retraite pour se recentrer. C’est à l’abbaye de Noirlac, un bijou de l’architecture cistercienne datant du XIIe siècle, qu’a été enregistré ce second album, avec Philippe Tessier Du Cros à la réalisation. Réverbération naturelle, sans effets fake ni micmacs de machine, écho de cathédrale, Tangorom est affaire de résonance.

« C’est un endroit extrêmement inspirant, hors du temps et riche de plusieurs siècles d’histoire. Nous avons dû jouer sur le fil et nous adapter à l’acoustique impressionnante du lieu. Nous avons trouvé le parfait équilibre entre profondeur et présence sonores

« , s’enthousiasme Samuel Strouk. L’atmosphère de recueillement de cette abbaye fut le ciment de cette épopée musicale.

En tournée en 2023 :

01/01 – Festival Musique & Neige – Les Diablerets

22/01 – Saisons Musicales – Maule

13/02 – Album Release – Paris – Café de la Danse feat Biréli Lagrène

19/03 – HMKO Les heures musicales du Koshersberg – Truchtersheim feat Biréli Lagrène

30/03 – Les Deux Alpes Musicales – Les deux alpes

26/05 – Festival Musique dʼun Siècle – Dieulefit

02/06 – LʼEze Harmonies – Èze

18/06 – Maisons-Laffitte Jazz Festival – Maisons-Laffitte

07/07 – Festival ArtenetrA – Celles-sur-Belle

11/07 – Festival Saint Cirq Causse et Vallée – Saint-Cire

12/07 – Festival en Blanc et Noir – Lagrasse

30/07 – Blois

31/07 – Festival Jazz au Phare – Ile de Ré feat Biréli Lagrène

09/09 – Festival du Vexin

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