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Indie Insider With Ash
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21 AUG 2024 · Born and raised in small-town Michigan, Paytra's journey to becoming the fearless and influential artist she is today began at just 16 years old when she bought a one-way ticket to New York City to pursue her music career. Her arrival in the most competitive city in the world was met with turbulence and vicious tactics within the music industry. Hustling to make ends meet and dealing with shady professionals, Paytra quickly learned the challenges she would face as a young female artist with big dreams and a lot to say.
Undeterred, Paytra knew she had to up her game, both musically and mentally. She immersed herself in dance classes, vocal lessons, rehearsals, and performances, dedicating herself to her craft. The trials and triumphs of overcoming obstacles became the fuel behind her powerful and evocative lyrics. In her music, you can feel her fear, rage, anxiety, passion, and strength, reflecting the transformation from a once shy girl to a strong and fierce woman who refuses to take any nonsense.
Paytra's music blends pop and hip-hop with R&B, alternative, funk, and soul influences from the '90s and '70s. She fearlessly champions the often unheard voices of young women and uses her own experiences to speak about self-reliance, self-compassion, sexism, racism, financial independence, sexuality, and sisterhood. Despite tackling weighty topics, her music remains fun, exciting, and joyous, delivering foundational messages of equality, change, freedom, and strength.
As an artist, Paytra exudes both confidence and humility. She works tirelessly to be an unfiltered voice for women, inspiring them to claim space and trust their own voices. Beyond music, Paytra demonstrates her commitment to empowering women by supporting women entrepreneurs through venture capital investment at Founders Committee, an executive board she joined to pave the way for women's success in historically male-dominated industries.
With a dedicated team backing her, Paytra continues to expand her company and brand. Collaborating with other artists and producers, she diversifies her catalog while growing her presence on various social media platforms. Her company, Paytra Publishing, secures licensed placements in television, film, and advertising, using her music as a vessel to speak about the tough truths of womanhood.
In 2023, Paytra turned it up even more, releasing the five-song EP "Momma Taught Me How To Fight" and the full-length album "Tiny But Mighty," which showcases her self-expression and genre-blending pop skills. Her motto of "50% I don't know WTF I'm doing, 100% I'm gonna change the world" captures her determination to make a difference and stand as a fierce symbol of feminism, strength, and power.
With influences ranging from TLC to Beyoncé and Alicia Keys to Doja Cat, Paytra is carving her own path in the music industry, unafraid to speak her truth and challenge the status quo. Her music brings about change, and she's undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with. Paytra's career is on an upward trajectory, and her fans eagerly anticipate joining her on the journey as she continues to make a significant impact in the world of music and beyond.
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21 AUG 2024 · Sola Guinto is an alternative pop artist from California now based in Manchester, England.
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16 AUG 2024 · New Orleans-born (London-based) rising Soul artist Acantha Lang has been compared to legends Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight. Her acclaimed debut album ‘Beautiful Dreams,’ released in 2023, charted at #3 on The Official UK Jazz & Blues Albums Chart, garnering critical praise and rave reviews with 5-star ratings in Echoes Magazine and Soul Bag Magazine (France).
Acantha graced the covers of the iconic Blues & Soul and Echoes Magazines and received Album of the Month honors from Soul Tracks, Relix, American Songwriter, KCRW’s ‘Top Tune,’ and more. Tastemaker Craig Charles (BBC 6Music’s Funk & Soul Show) notes: “She’s brilliant…destined for world domination.”Lang has also been captivating audiences globally, making her US TV debut on CBS Saturday Morning and performing at the prestigious 2024 SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas, major venues in Spain and the UK, and renowned clubs like House of Blues (New Orleans) and Melkweg (Netherlands).
In April 2024, she performed alongside The New Mastersounds, where she met new fans like https://www.instagram.com/p/C7KUdTnLnt3/?img_index=1 as part of the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest.Lang’s songwriting prowess was recognized before her solo career, crafting tracks for the GRAMMY-nominated Robert Randolph & The Family Band. Her debut EP, ‘Sugar Woman,’ earned her critical acclaim and the 2021 Soul Tracks Readers’ Choice Award for New Artist of the Year.Currently writing album #2 with further US and European (Spain, Canary Islands, Italy) touring to come, this GRAMMY-nominated songwriter has established a dedicated legion of fans with her 12m+ viewed “Standing On The Shoulders Of” soul series.
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9 AUG 2024 · Waldrup is a BMI songwriter, a member of NARAS/The Recording Academy (the “Grammy” organization), the CMA’s, and has partnered with Mission of Hope: Haiti.Waldrup was a Top 5 Finalist on Season 25 of NBC's The Voice and has been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, People Magazine, Netflix, The Hallmark Channel, Bravo TV, Facebook Artist of the Day, NASCAR ESPN Live, the NFL Experience Superbowl XLVII, CMT, Fox, Military.com and hundreds of other outlets world-wide.
She has scored 12 Nashville Industry Music Awards and won the 2019 Torch Award from the Keith Whitley Fingerprint on Country Music Awards. Waldrup was named 2023 Top 5 Artist to Watch by Country Evolution and has released her new album Kendall County Road for worldwide streaming May 2023.Waldrup’s debut album JUSTIFIED, produced by multi-award winner Garth Fundis, known for his work with Trisha Yearwood, Don Williams, and Alabama, debuted on four Billboard Album Charts. “Sometimes He Does,” one of the songs featured on JUSTIFIED, was included in Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the Top 10 Country and Americana songs of the week immediately following its release. Music Row icon and historian Robert Oermann deemed the track a “Disc of The Day,” adding that Waldrup is a “real deal country singer.
”Throughout her career, Waldrup has played music in over 15 countries all over the world and all across America. Karen Waldrup bridges the gap between classic country sounds and modern day innovation.Waldrup recently released her new album Kendall County Road produced by Grammy-award winning producers Paul Worley and Biff Watson. The album includes a song written with WW2 D-Day Veteran, Jim Martin, a feature with Wendy Moten on “Nothing Is Impossible,” and the title track "Kendall County Road," which reminisces about missing home and family. Be sure to catch Waldrup & her band at a show and connect with her on social media.
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2 AUG 2024 · Molly Rose Hansen was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. She started singing as soon as she learned to talk, and began writing songs when she was seven. Molly continued songwriting for leisure through high school and at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied Writing for the Screen and Stage.
When the Covid-19 Pandemic hit the United States during her third year at UNC, Molly realized she wanted to follow her true passion: music. In the summer of 2020, she recorded her first EP of demos: “Honeybee,” and in 2022, one year after graduation, she made the big move to Nashville, Tennessee.
Since her move to Nashville, Molly has absorbed as much of music scene as possible, co-writing with incredibly talented musicians, learning to self-produce demos, performing at writers rounds, and meeting people in all avenues of the music industry. In March 2024, Molly released her debut single, “https://music.apple.com/us/album/isolated/1729865149?i=1729865150,” a vulnerable pop track that explores mental health the loneliness felt in a new city. “Isolated” is just one example of Molly’s ability to captivate listeners with honest, clever lyrics and beautiful, memorable melodies.
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26 JUL 2024 · Jason Biyo grew up in Germantown, Maryland. During his younger years, Jason was inspired by an array artist’s such as Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Chris Brown, Ne-yo, Aaliyah and much more . At the young age of 9 his passion for music flared when he joined the school’s choir and attended music classes.
Performing in a multitude of talent and variety shows during his high school years he went on to releasing self-produced singles on Soundcloud. After high school, Jason continued training in the Performing Arts Program at AMDA-LA and in 2018 dropped his soundcloud mixtape " O.N.E." and on June 5th 2020 released of his debut EP “N.U.M.B” which garnered over 40K Spotify streams. He then released follow up songs Moving In The Moonlight in August of 2021 & a 3 Track Single "Spring Ting" in April of 2022. He currently working on the release of his upcoming EP J2K.
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19 JUL 2024 · It all started with 88 keys! Eric began performing on an old upright piano at his parents' tavern, The KORN KRIB, along with Sunday services at the Latham United Methodist Church. Growing up on a farm in Latham, Illinois, family, love, and hometown memories are the inspiration behind Eric’s music. Eric’s music has garnered over 11 Million streams and has been featured on editorial playlists including Spotify’s Wild Country, New Music Nashville, Next From Nashville, Country by the Grace of God, Young Nashville, Fresh Finds: Country, and Nashville Stripped; Apple’s New in Country, Country Faith, and Best New Songs feature list; Pandora’s New Country Now and Amazon’s Breakthrough Country as well as over 100k independent playlists. Eric’s music videos have been featured on The Country Network and CMT.com.
Originally written as his personal wedding song, Burgett’s latest radio single, “Sometimes Late At Night,” peaked at #26 on the Music Row CountryBreakout Chart, also creating exposure on the Billboard Indicator chart. Eric and his wife, Aimee, were married at The Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, where he surprised her with this song for their first dance. This release has become his most successful single to date, gaining over 2 Million streams.
Anheuser-Busch, Miller Lite, Flag & Anthem, Monument Grills, and Farm Focused are among Eric’s brand partnerships. In addition, Hardee’s Corporation previously supported Eric by sponsoring a music campaign, including an official music video and radio tour for his release, “Swing Low, Sweet Old Cadillac,”which climbed to #28 on the Music Row CountryBreakout Chart.
Eric has performed on The Kelly Clarkson Show, filmed at the Grand Ole Opry house, as part of a special tribute to CreatiVets. Eric’s passion for helping veterans through music led to the release of “I’ll See You Again,” co-written and performed by Eric and released by Big Machine Label Group, The single was featured on Spotify’s Veteran’s Day Country Compilation playlist and 9/11: Never Forget playlist.
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12 JUL 2024 · Some artists create an identity for themselves when they move to Nashville, others are born with one. Being a South Carolina native, with a strong background in music, I certainly bring my own. As a child, I snuck a pair of CD's from my mom’s collection -- Hank Williams Jr. and Stevie Ray Vaughn -- and the rest is history.
I cut my chops as a lead guitar player in local rock bands, while also learning the back end of production as a sound engineer for a live music venue. After moving to Nashville, I began focusing on the kind of artist I wanted to be, and my self-reflection continuously comes back to those first two records I stole from my mother. Pulling inspiration from car trips with my parents, when our radio could be on any station playing any style of music, I can always count on the versatility of my history, when needed.
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5 JUL 2024 · Latin pop star Marissa and I talk about her music career, and much more!
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4 JUL 2024 · In the realm of Indie Alternative Rock, The Color Blew stands as a deep and perceptive presence, proudly positioned amidst a sea of commercially driven music that tends to be overproduced. Their sonic landscape serves as a refreshing alternative, where talent and passion seamlessly intertwine with depth and meaning - a sanctuary free from the constraints of conventional musical expectations.
Discerning audiences often find themselves immersed in moments of profound listening, captivated by the artful sound and impassioned performances, blissfully oblivious to the world around them. Since their inception in 2014, The Color Blew has been a stalwart presence in the South African music scene, boasting a collective band experience exceeding 65 years. The quartet comprises Liaan Horton, the soulful voice and rhythmic prowess behind the microphone; Marius Cronje, laying down the foundation on bass guitar; Timothy James Lotter, weaving intricate melodies on lead guitar; and Armando Santos, the heartbeat of the ensemble on drums.
Hailing from the East Rand of Gauteng, South Africa, The Color Blew finds their creative sanctuary in Springs, where they diligently craft, record, and produce their music in their private studio. Their commitment to excellence is unwavering, whether in the studio or under the spotlight, embodying consummate professionalism on every occasion.
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