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Nadirah X

After winning numerous accolades and awards in her home of Jamaica, Nadirah (aka Nadz) moved to Los Angeles where she has continued to shine. She is the only rapper to have written and performed with the legendary Annie Lennox (two songs on her 2007 solo album Songs Of Mass Destruction). She has written and performed with Mick Jagger on the Golden Globe award-winning score to the feature film Alfie. Nadirah has also produced two books of poetry with forewords and introductions from Deepak Chopra, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), Tim Kring (creator of Heroes TV show), and Bruce Rubin (writer of the acclaimed movie Ghost). She is currently working with luminaries of the hip hop world including Charli 2na (Jurassic 5) and Bishop Lamont (Aftermath).

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Love X Stereo

BWH Music Group

Feb 19, 2019
3 min

Love X Stereo

Formed by skate punk rocker Toby Hwang and fugitive astrophysicist Annie Ko, Love X Stereo is a dazzling Seoul electro rock duo who offer up “dreamy kaleidoscope” synthpop anthems They have captivated audiences around the globe in music festivals across Asia and North America. With the epic release of their double EP series ‘We Love We Leave’ in 2016, Love X Stereo headlined at SXSW’s perennially packed ‘K-Pop Night Out’ showcase and has been nominated by music critics as on

ABC Cutthroat

BWH Music Group

Feb 15, 2019
3 min

ABC Cutthroat

ABC (All About Cash) Cutthroat is a young, raw and uncut artists from Louisville,Kentucky who is on the rise. After losing his beloved brother and cousin to gun violence, Cutthroat put everything into his music. Following up on his well-received Rambo Volume 1 Mixtape, named "Rambo" after his deceased cousing, A.B.C. Cutthroat will be dropping his anticipated project, Rambo Volume 2 in 2019. ABC Cutthroat has the flow, the skill and the determination to be the next hotte

Heavy AmericA

BWH Music Group

Feb 14, 2019
5 min

Heavy AmericA

Heavy AmericA is a rock group that derives its core sound from am amalgamation of rock idioms including progressive rock, alternative rock, and a tad bit of stoner rock. Fans enjoy their sound which triumps over the stagnant music formulas that are found in todays’ digital music world. The three-piece band features: Michael T. Sequin (lead vocals & guitar), Dan Fried (drums & vocals), and Budd Lapham (bass & vocals). With undeniable talent, as musicians and songwriters, Hea

Sharam Gill

BWH Music Group

Feb 14, 2019
3 min

Sharam Gill

Indie talent Sharam Gill has a sound that you are sure to love reminiscent of the golden days of pop-rock classics. Based out of the UK and originally signed to Red Kite Records, Gil now puts out music via his own label. He has performed all throughout the UK and Europe, USA, and India! Sharam has released a new album titled 'The Cautionary Tale of Cox McQueen. Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music?

Straw Dogs

BWH Music Group

Jan 30, 2019
5 min

Straw Dogs

Indie-rock band Straw Dogs has recently released their sixth record, 'Immaculate Machine'. The album features 14 new jams that show off the bands ability to create infectious melodies and harmonies, lush instrumentation, and lyrical stories that will keep you coming back. Their talent has landed their music in national advertisements for Toyota and Eddie Bauer, in indie films, and in the major motion picture "Feast of Love" starring Morgan Freeman and Greg Kinnear. Was there

idylls

BWH Music Group

Jan 23, 2019
4 min

idylls

“idylls” are an indie-rock project started by Adam black alongside friends from around the world. Drawing lyrical influences from works by ee cummings, William Carlos Williams, and an eclectic mix of Steve Reich to Peter Gabriel, idylls create magnificent sonic portraits worthy of deeming them the troupe laureate of the (possibly fictitious) nation of Mystopia. To find out more about what makes this group so unique, keep reading! Was there something (an experience) or someone

Greg Hoy & The Boys

BWH Music Group

Jan 18, 2019
6 min

Greg Hoy & The Boys

Greg Hoy & The Boys have been gracing the indie music scene with over 30 releases in the 15 years. Recently Greg Hoy fulfilled his fantasy of making a double gate-fold LP in the tradition of Guided By Voices, The Jam, The Beatles and Spoon something that is not scene often in a market filled by single releases and EP’s. The double LP was in approximately a year, a relatively short time for this epic work, at Tiny Telephone and earhopper in San Francisco. With rave reviews,

Fareed

BWH Music Group

Jan 18, 2019
3 min

Fareed

Born in Hell's Kitchen New York City, Fareed also known as El Boricua Arabe & El Boricua De la Bachata was a founding member of the legendary Freestyle group Spirit Matter. He's been in the music industry for over 30 years as a recording artist, street promoter, rapper, singer/songwriter and spoken word poet. He has a long list of accomplishments and here are just a few: Member of the Hip Hop Crew Future Force along with Andrew Welsh, John Lindsey and Louis Sharpe a.k.a K7 o

Jamsallskapet

BWH Music Group

Jan 18, 2019
4 min

Jamsallskapet

Jamsallskapet is a Swedish jazz/rock project that you don’t want to miss on. The group got together through jam sessions which eventually solidified them as a group hence the name “Jamsällskapet” translating to “The Jam Assembly” in English. Lead singer, Emma Järnvall, writes a bulk of the lyrics drawing influence from legend Monica Zetterlunds. Their delivery of Swedish lyrics in a psychedelic pop/rock kind of vibe creates a music experience you’ll want to listen to again a

Eva Rhymes

BWH Music Group

Jan 14, 2019
4 min

Eva Rhymes

Eva Rhymes, formally known in Chicago and in Baltimore as Jinxxx was born with exceptional musicianship. She is a fusion of Hip-Hop and soul with a growing reputation as bold and beautiful, or as she puts it, "a beast on the mic." Her fans are a growing cult, labeled "weirdoz" and she keeps it real by sending the message that we as people are all flawed, yet extraordinary individuals. Last year, Eva went on her second tour opening for such acts as KRS-ONE, Bone Thugs & Ha

Love Stallion

BWH Music Group

Jan 11, 2019
4 min

Love Stallion

Love Stallion is making a big splash in the rock scene with a 70’s and 80’s influenced sound. The band draws inspiration from stars like David Lee Roth and Freddie Mercury and bands like Van Halen, Kiss, and Def Leppard, returning to the days of glorious hard rock. With high energy performances, flamboyant wardrobes (with plenty of sequins of course), spandex, leather, and their signature "Sexy Disco Legs" have made Love Stallion one of Denver’s hottest tickets. Their debut a

The Common View

BWH Music Group

Jan 10, 2019
5 min

The Common View

The Common View are a newly formed indie band made up of four University students based in Leeds. Their Debut album was self-recorded, mixed and mastered, giving them a professional yet homegrown sound. Drawing from a variety of bands including the rhythmic strumming of The Strokes to the punchy guitar riffs of The Cribs, The Common View delivers a "pioneering organic style" that showcases the band's energy: wild, quirky and charismatic. Bassist Joe provides complex bass lin

Tepoe Nash

BWH Music Group

Jan 2, 2019
5 min

Tepoe Nash

Tepoe Nash is a multi-Instrumentalist in multi-genres. He has been influenced by many styles of music and this is reflected in his original music where he creates a style all his own. He started on guitar but found a passion for drums early on, and since then has expanded his sound with many diverse instruments. Tepoe loves experimenting in music and with musical instruments. In 2008 he received a US patent on a new type of guitar he created and is currently seeking a manufac

Tom Ameen

BWH Music Group

Jan 2, 2019
5 min

Tom Ameen

Tom Ameen is a Billboard-charting accomplished performer, composer, arranger and studio musician. In December of 1998, Tom recorded his first original album, “Treasure the Gift” which was well received. The next year, a chance meeting with Grammy-nominated songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman led Tom to Los Angeles where he went to work for Brickman arranging and scoring various projects. Tom’s arrangements can be heard on many of Brickman’s albums, including “Beautifu

Graci Phillips

BWH Music Group

Jan 2, 2019
8 min

Graci Phillips

"Emotive and powerful voice, with a unique gentleness. A gifted songwriter employing articulate, graceful, and playful lyrics." Indie-Pop artist Graci Phillips life's work is dedicated to music and songwriting. Born to two Nashville singer-songwriters, music and songwriting was a way of family life, and became second-nature for Graci. Encouraged to find her own musical voice, Graci started writing original compositions around the age of ten. By 15, her songs were recorded o

The Strungout Playboys

BWH Music Group

Jan 2, 2019
4 min

The Strungout Playboys

The Strungout Playboys are a four-piece acoustic band based on Boston's North Shore. Together, they fuse Country, Bluegrass, Folk, and Classic Rock to create unique and diverse music that is highly entertaining and engaging. This fresh acoustic quartet shares vocal duties, adding harmonies to each singer/songwriter’s leads. Their debut album, "Pushing A String," contains 13 original songs that will certainly make waves on the Boston music scene and beyond. Band members are:

Richard Lynch

BWH Music Group

Dec 28, 2018
2 min

Richard Lynch

Richard Lynch is an authentic country musician based out of Waynesville, Ohio whose traditional style is the epitome of an all-American, blue collar country man. He pours his heart and soul into all of his work and it shows by the countless chart-topping songs he’s produced over and over. He released his first full length album, The Last of a Dying Breedin 2013, which got him nominated to be the Best Male Country Artist by the Independent Country Music Association in 2014. He

Jennifer Porter

BWH Music Group

Dec 28, 2018
6 min

Jennifer Porter

Jennifer Porter is an award-winning musician, actor and screenwriter. Jennifer, who is a musician’s musician, has sung with Classical and Jazz Orchestras including the world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. As an accomplished Blues pianist, she has played with C.J. Chenier, Nathan and The Zydeco Cha-Chas, and Ils Sont Partis. Jennifer was the first vocalist in Maine inducted into the prestigious musical honor society, Pi Kappa Lambda, which recognizes excellence in both musi

Bill Abernathy

BWH Music Group

Dec 18, 2018
6 min

Bill Abernathy

Bill Abernathy is a singe-songwriter based out of Kansas City, Missouri. He wrtes songs that stem from his personal experiences, events that occur in his life and the lives of those close to him. Bill is know as a dynamic and imaginative storyteller and the subjects and themes of his songs are lyrically and musically diverse. Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music? Tell us about it. Great question!

Scott Zartman

BWH Music Group

Dec 18, 2018
5 min

Scott Zartman

Scott Zartman is a singer-songwriter from Hanover, PA. Scott fuses pop and rock elements with folk-like vocals to create a unique multi-genre sound. He composes from the heart and his songs are defined by feeling and the relationships in between. Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music? Tell us about it. My earliest recollections of music were hearing the Beatles on my mother's car radio when I was ab