Summer Heating Up With Dru Ross' Single Release - L.A.'s Hot New Hip Hop Artist Releases 'Love Simulation' Single

Charismatic rising Hip Hop Artist Dru Ross announced today the release of his debut single "Love Simulation" via iTunes on Monday, July 11, 2016.

The new single "Love Simulation", an original song co-written with Producer Larry Weir, is the first single to be released from Dru Ross' upcoming debut EP coming out

later this summer. Dru collaborated with Weir and his brother Grammy Award winning Recording Engineer, Tom Weir at the iconic Studio City Sound. Dru is thrilled to

have his first recording experience in L.A.'s famed recording studio working with so many of the music industry's finest where legends from Michael Jackson to the

Ramones have recorded.

"The music tells the story," reveals Dru Ross. "Recording and releasing 'Love Simulation' is a dream come true. It's time to shake things up in hip-hop so I'm bringing

REAL music back with that 90's feel. It's time to rock out -- good vibes all way."

Dru Ross is a poet who transformed into an artist and songwriter in L.A.'s music scene much like another iconic artist who found fame on the Sunset Strip. Dru actually

grew up far from L.A. in a small rural town in Washington State listening to Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, The Backstreet Boys, Usher, Justin Timberlake, DJ Jazzy

Jeff and the Fresh Prince, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx, Eminem and Ludacris. Dru has a musical ear that expands the universe and the Dru Ross musical sound

reflects a variety of creative influences. Many compare his hip-hop sound to Snoop Dogg. Dru gravitates to the positive movements in music like Taylor Swift and

Macklemore.

The new Dru Ross single, "Love Simulation" will be available on iTunes.

Weblinks: www.DruRoss.com / www.twitter.com/DruRossMusic / www.instagram.com/DruRossMusic / www.Facebook.com/DruRossMusic / https://soundcloud.com/drurossmusic

To arrange press interviews with Dru Ross, contact Publicist Liz Motley at LizMotley(at)me(dot)com.
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Bongo Boy Records Awesome Big Hair Bands Volume One | 11 Big Rock Songs On One Digital Release

It has been only a few weeks that the big idea of bringing back the sounds of the 80's on a compilation series was brought up at a staff meeting at Bongo Boy Records HQ in Belvidere, NJ. A&R Director Gar Francis suggested putting out a calling for Big Hair Bands and see if any would have original recordings from the 80's to submit to Bongo Boy Records for consideration to be included on Awesome Big Hair Bands Volume One.

Marketing and Business development manager Monique Grimme went to work with her creative team to create a super deal for recording artists that made such recordings and are looking for opportunities to bring their previous recorded or recent released songs to an active record label that not only distribute but also promotes.

Offered with a DIY sponsorship the deal mother lode of promotions including Radio and Television campaigns, Reviews, Press Release and Worldwide digital distribution with downloads and streaming including Asia and Africa.

Bongo Boy Records reached out via Facebook and Twitter and asked their current artists if they had music. What do they say: build and they will come. Well they did. Over the last 8 weeks submissions came in from all over the world.

This July Awesome Big Hair Bands Volume One will be release and this release is like an original Rock Opera. The 11 songs presented on this release are big with guitar riffs that are totally cool, the vocals are out of this world and the drums will make your neighbors relocate. You will be pleasantly surprised as each song not only makes Bongo Boy Records proud but also the 80's is very well presented here. There is a warning sign on this release: you can only play it LOUD.

Awesome Big Hair Bands Volume One leading track was original released on 45- vinyl in 1987 and re-mastered to digital format today with the professional services by G&J Audio. Another song survived a house fire and a divorce and is proudly presented here on Volume One. WOW ! Plus this release also has some wonderful music producers like David Rosenthal and Jim Bonnefond. Awesome!

If you are asking yourself if 80's music is still sounding as good as it did when you were hitting the clubs and concerts on the weekends; listen to Awesome Big Hair Bands Volume One and let us know. You will be pleasantly surprised. Official release date 7.5.16 in Asia and 7.12.16 Worldwide.

About Bongo Boy Records:
The independent record label is making a big impact with their compilation releases which also includes Backroom Blues Volumes, Out Of The Garage Volumes, Gnarly Wave Volumes and their open genre compilations. In July Bongo Boy Records will launch the submission period for their Christmas Compilation and their County Music Volume series.
To check out the current submissions visit www.bongoboyrecords.com
Bongo Boy Records continues to add more promotions and distribution for their artists.

In March this year Bongo Boy Records launched a 3 hour radio show which broadcast nonstop the music by Bongo Boy artists at least 2 times per day 7 days a week. Bongo Boy iSpin Radio Show is made possible through the radio network managed by Michael Nayt owner operator of New Visions Radio Network out of California. iSpin Radio is available worldwide via internet, their free Google Play and iPhone Apple App.

Currently Bongo Boy Records is working out the details with well established Music Placement Company in Taiwan whom partnership can benefit all artists on Bongo Boy Records roster as their music will be presented to Advertising agencies in Asia. Bongo Boy Records takes their fiduciary responsibility to represent their artist's music very seriously and more details are come soon.

If you are interested in joining Bongo Boy Records you can reach out via email info@bongoboyrecords.com or phone 908-455-1576
Interested in submitting music for consideration submit@bongoboyrecords.com and include the name of the compilation.

Official Web Page: https://bongoboyrecords.com/awesome-big-hair-bands-volume-one/
UPC 686751362019 | ISRC: USPXQ | Release Date 7.5.16 ASIA | 7.12.16 WORLD

Jacques Pellarin Composer - EP Jazz "Back To Philadelphia 2"

"Composer accordionist Jacques Pellarin has the welcome ability to craft Bossa nova, Samba Jazz, Latin flavours, which is technically challenging, yet immediately accessible and engaging. A superbly lyrical player" Bruce Lindsay All about Jazz

Genre: Jazz: Latin Jazz
Jacques Pellarin productions June 2016 - Sacem
http://www.jacquespellarin.fr

available at:
https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jacquespellarin10

https://itunes.apple.com/fr/album/back-to-philadelphia-vol.-2-ep/id1128656669

Composer accordionist Jacques Pellarin has brought the sounds of the French countryside to all corners of the globe. With 9 albums and multiple international tours, he has shared his classic-world Jazz inspired accordion compositions with a world-wide audience.

Jacques' professional career began as part of the internationally acclaimed Baikal Duo and after 18 years of classical performances, Jacques formed a Jazz quartet and an Jazz acoustic trio in order to pursue a freer interpretation of jazz and world music.

In 2011, the Jacques Pellarin Quartet released the critically-acclaimed album "Sup Dude" and today, Jacques continues to compose, perform with the french songs duet "Jac & Co" and tour in USA and UK , France ...

Blue Pie production news :
"Jacques is very proud to share his latest new tracks from his US recording session. The sessions were on the 25th May 2016 at the C.A.S.Studio (New Jersey). The sessions feature his great friend and producer/composer Chris Orazi.

As Jacques says: "I'm so grateful to my American friends Stan Slotter(trumpet/Flute); Jim Cohen(Jazz guitar); David Bopbrummer(Drums), Christopher David-Shannon(Upright Bass) and also Andrea Carlson & Chris Orazi who all worked so hard on these session. They are all from Philadelphia and it was great delight to work with them!"

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9fj-6IiGz4

Rob Chiarelli & Jason Mater In The Studio Mixing Big Smo

GRAMMY winning mix engineer Rob Chiarelli and multi-platinum producer Jason Mater have been at Encore Studios (Burbank, CA) working on Warner Brothers recording artist Big Smo. The album, including the single "Say My Name" was co-written and produced by Mater and Smo.

Big Smo is one of the foremost artists in a style known as Rural Rap, which blends rural, Country themes and melodies with rap elements. He is also the subject of a reality television series on A&E that began in 2014. His debut album, Kuntry Livin' climbed into the Top 40 of Billboard's albums charts and his new album is scheduled for release this Fall.

iTunes: http://smarturl.it/wethepeople
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/wethepeople_gp
Spotify: http://smarturl.it/wethepeople_sp
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bigsmo/

Big Smo is one of the foremost artists in a style known as Rural Rap, which blends rural, Country themes and melodies with rap elements


Contact Info:

For the U.S.
Mike Mavrolas
Genuine Music Group
www.genuinemusicgroup.com
t. 818-505-6870

For the U.K.
ATC
142 New Cavendish Street
London W1W 6YF
kwame@atcmanagement.com

Website: http://www.therealbigsmo.com
Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=U-3FnLOAcPU

Ralph Peterson Jr., Delfeayo Marsalis And Duane Eubanks Join B.J. Jansen For His 10th Recording

B.J. Jansen has launched an IndieGoGo Crowdsourcing Campaign for his 10th recording project as a leader with a planned release in the Spring of 2017. The recording will feature all original compositions and arrangements.

He will be joined on the recording project by:
NEA Jazz Master, Delfeayo Marsalis -trombone
Master Drummer, Ralph Peterson Jr.  drums
Master Trumpeter, Duane Eubanks  trumpet
Zaccai Curtis  piano
Dezron Douglas  bass

B.J. Jansen has launched an IndieGoGo Crowdsourcing Campaign running from July 1st until August 28th 2016, to allow jazz fans the opportunity to get involved with his Recording Project


To get involved please follow the campaign at:
https://igg.me/at/bjjansen/x/8904098

Music: http://www.bjjansen.com/

Killer Tracks Adds Nashville's Ian Bern To Its "Artist Series"

Singer/songwriter Ian Bern is the latest addition to Killer Tracks' groundbreaking Artist Series. The Nashville-based artist has drawn strong reviews for his debut 

single Enough/It's Not You on B3SCI Records. Killer Tracks is announcing this new deal with a special promotion on Spotify that includes a chance to win a signed 7" 

vinyl.

"Our Artist Series is home to trend-setting, up-and-coming artists," says Killer Tracks Director of Marketing Andrew Donahue. "It provides new artists with invaluable 

exposure and content producers with access to cutting edge music from stars in the making like Ian Bern."

Bern's music draws influence from classic rock and Brit pop, but it's delivered with a distinct, modern spin. His debut single Enough, was recorded at WAX LTD, 

Hollywoodhose rich past includes sessions with the likes of Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, and Velvet Undergroundnder the stewardship of multi-platinum producers Wally Gagel 

and Xandy Barry (Zella Day, Blondfire). The Wild Honey Pie says Bern "evokes rock history while maintaining a firm grip on the present."

Bern cites Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and early rock pioneers among his influences. "My dad had a large Beatles songbook and an acoustic guitar that he'd play," he recalls. 

"That probably planted a seed." Bern is currently working on a full-length album and plans to follow that with touring.

"Ian is generating a lot of excitement and we expect him to break out," says Donahue. "We're very happy to partner with him at a very early stage in his career."

Killer Tracks releases new music through its Artists Series on a regular basis. Past releases have included work from Shiny Toy Guns, Luke McMaster, The Mutants, Rev 

Theory and Alex Band. "The production community depends on us to discover the coolest new artists and tracks and provide pre-cleared, easy access for licensing," 

Donahue says. Licensing for Ian Bern is available exclusively through Killer Tracks.

About Killer Tracks

Killer Tracks is a global source for pre-cleared music for film, television, advertising and interactive media. With more than 2,700 active albums from 37 global 

libraries, the Killer Tracks catalog spans every genre and features original works from some of the music industry's most innovative composers, artists and producers. 

The premium catalog is continuously enhanced with exclusive recordings and new music updates. Friendly, knowledgeable support is always available through a dedicated 

team of music search specialists and licensing experts. When music matters, rely on the production music experts at Killer Tracks.

For more information, visit www.killertracks.com or follow @killertracks on Twitter and Instagram.

Ian Bern Promotion: http://www.killertracks.com/#!/Latest_News/Ian_Bern_Contest.aspx

The 2016 IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) Kicks Off

The 2016 IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) kicks off. Established in 2004, IAMA is the preeminent musician awards for up-and-coming music artists. It promotes

excellence in Acoustic Music performance and artistry, it is geared towards today's best up-and-coming music acts. Together for an exclusive, once-in-a-year event,

Acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting radio and web exposure through this competition. Win a Top Prize of US$11,000 worth of Prizes.

Entrants come from all over the world: Australia, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Germany, USA, South Africa, etc. Judging is based on excellence in music performance,

songwriting/composition/song choice, music production and originality/artistry. You can enter in a number of categories such as: Best Male Artist, Best Female Artist,

Best Group, Folk, Alternative, AOG (Open Category), etc.

Past years' winners include: Meghan Trainor, Jack Newsome (pictured), Carl Wockner, Kelley James, AJ Croce, Maddy Rodriguez(Canada), David Francey (Canada), Liz

Longley, Charlie Dore (Hit Singer-Songwriter from UK), The Refugees (USA), Fertitta & McClintock, Kate Lush (Australia), Wayne Southards (USA), Larry Pattis (USA),

Omega (Uganda), El McMeen, etc. Last year抯 winner went to Jack Newsome (see pictured) who won the overall grand prize.

"I am absolutely floored to have won this award, it such an honor. As a Meghan Trainor fanm it抯 pretty surreal to me that we抮e both been honored in the same

competition" said an elated Jack Newsome, a Berklee College of Music student, who won the top award at IAMA this year.

"I am very excited and surprised to win", said Meghan Trainor, 6th Annual IAMA Best Female Artist Winner, who stunned the music industry by hitting #1 with a debut

single and album on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 Album charts respectively last year. Her debut single "All About That Bass" became a mega hit and Meghan

has become an international household name, her hit single sold over 12 million copies in the first 6 months. She also won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

IAMA is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings, New Music Weekly, Loggins Promotion, Airplay Access, Aspri Reverb, Sirius XM Radio, Acoustic Caf Radio Show, SemiClef.com,

Kari Estrin Management & Consulting, and Sonicbids.

Win prizes in 8 different categories: Best Male Artist, Best Female Artist, Best Group/Duo, Folk/Americana/Roots, AAA/Alternative, Instrumental, Open and

Country/Bluegrass. There will also be an Overall Grand Prize winner awarded to the top winner worth over US$11,000, which includes radio promotion to over 250 radio

stations in US and Canada. Winning songs will be heard on radio! Winners and runner-ups will be featured on our CD compilation. Also, we feature up to 10 different

artists get featured and promoted on IAMA website every month, which provides a review, ratings, CD information and more.

Judging is based on excellence in music performance, songwriting/composition and originality. Winners are selected by a panel of established artists and industry

professionals. Winners and finalists of the Awards will be featured in the IAMA website and e-newsletters, read by music press, talent buyers, promoters and other

industry insiders. All songs submitted must be submitted must be original and submitted online or via CD, the artist may also perform original material not yet

released and written by other songwriters or composers. Cover songs are permitted. Deadline to enter is November 10th. Information:
http://www.inacoustic.com

The PondHawks Might Be The Next Breakout Band With Their New Album That Is Gaining Worldwide Radio Attention

The PondHawks' new album, Blue Light is hitting the airwaves. The band's third album is a happy eclectic mix of pop, rock, and classic rock influences jam packed with flavors of Beatlesque and psychedelia.

The PondHawks are an unsigned indie band from Chicago who formed in 2007 and have since captured a worldwide audience with catchy melodies and a pioneering approach to music. Some may call it retro-rock with a now sound, but the band's unique signature style falls into its own category.

Musically driven by poetic lyricism that is clever and compelling, the band sends a message to their listeners. The PondHawks have an artistry for storytelling, which evolves through meticulously crafted passages that create atmosphere and mood. Instruments are carefully selected to drive the melody and the emotional power of the song. Stellar vocal harmonies intertwine seamlessly through musical interludes that unfold with stunning synchronicity and energy.

PondHawks' fever is spreading rapidly through social media and it is no surprise that their fan base has grown to over 300,000. The band has more than 228,800 Facebook LIKES and thousands of fans on Twitter, Myspace and Reverbnation.

When The PondHawks' new holiday song "Winter Wine" premiered on a UK radio station in December 2015 their first new music in three years 45,842 listeners from around the world tuned in to hear the song. At the time the song aired, it was 11:50 PM EST and 4:50 AM in Europe.

At a recent outdoor concert headlined by the band, 8,000 fans showed up. Some traveled long distances from other states and many sported PondHawks T-shirts.

Both of their critically acclaimed albums, The PondHawks Have Landed (2010) and Dreaming Over Ireland (2012) received extensive Triple A FM radio airplay in the USA and massive Internet radio play worldwide with albums selling out their initial runs. The PondHawks Have Landed, reached the #7 spot in the Top 10 (USA) Regional Albums of 2011.

The band's hit song "Drive," from Dreaming Over Ireland, charted at #1 on Music World Radio's Top 20 Alternative Songs Euro Chart. Votes from thousands of fans from around the world, kept the song at #1 for 13 weeks.

On June 24, 2016, two days after the band's focus track "Bitter Game" from their new album Blue Light was released, it placed at #3 in the Top 15 Reverbnation Picks of the Week:

3) The Pondhawks "Bitter Game" As a band from Chicago, a city with a massive Blues scene, it comes as no surprise that The Pondhawks' music would have a heavy Blues influence. Their music has a mid-to-late 60s sounds that brings to mind a combination of the Beatles and David Bowie. Alan Cross - A Journal of Musical Things

The PondHawks are currently the #1 ranked Indie band in the USA and in the world on the Reverbnation charts. They were selected out of 3.7 million bands to join the prestigious Connect A & R group based in New York City. Connect's A & R Director, Matt DuFour, described The PondHawks' music as "timeless."

On June 24th, The PondHawks' released Blue Light, their first new album in four years. Triple A FM Radio stations and Internet radio stations are playing multiple tracks from the album and are booking the band for interviews and live performances. The PondHawks, who are known for their hilarious radio interviews, try not to take themselves too seriously. Their last album had a simple message at the end of the final song, "have fun." 

Website: http://www.thepondhawks.com/

Music: http://www.reverbnation.com/thepondhawks/song/25530979-bitter-game

The PondHawks' new album, Blue Light is hitting the airwaves. The band's third album is a happy eclectic mix of pop, rock, and classic rock influences jam packed with flavors of Beatlesque and psychedelia.

The PondHawks are an unsigned indie band from Chicago who formed in 2007 and have since captured a worldwide audience with catchy melodies and a pioneering approach to music. Some may call it retro-rock with a now sound, but the band's unique signature style falls into its own category.

Musically driven by poetic lyricism that is clever and compelling, the band sends a message to their listeners. The PondHawks have an artistry for storytelling, which evolves through meticulously crafted passages that create atmosphere and mood. Instruments are carefully selected to drive the melody and the emotional power of the song. Stellar vocal harmonies intertwine seamlessly through musical interludes that unfold with stunning synchronicity and energy.

PondHawks' fever is spreading rapidly through social media and it is no surprise that their fan base has grown to over 300,000. The band has more than 228,800 Facebook LIKES and thousands of fans on Twitter, Myspace and Reverbnation.

When The PondHawks' new holiday song "Winter Wine" premiered on a UK radio station in December 2015 their first new music in three years 45,842 listeners from around the world tuned in to hear the song. At the time the song aired, it was 11:50 PM EST and 4:50 AM in Europe.

At a recent outdoor concert headlined by the band, 8,000 fans showed up. Some traveled long distances from other states and many sported PondHawks T-shirts.

Both of their critically acclaimed albums, The PondHawks Have Landed (2010) and Dreaming Over Ireland (2012) received extensive Triple A FM radio airplay in the USA and massive Internet radio play worldwide with albums selling out their initial runs. The PondHawks Have Landed, reached the #7 spot in the Top 10 (USA) Regional Albums of 2011.

The band's hit song "Drive," from Dreaming Over Ireland, charted at #1 on Music World Radio's Top 20 Alternative Songs Euro Chart. Votes from thousands of fans from around the world, kept the song at #1 for 13 weeks.

On June 24, 2016, two days after the band's focus track "Bitter Game" from their new album Blue Light was released, it placed at #3 in the Top 15 Reverbnation Picks of the Week:

3) The Pondhawks "Bitter Game" As a band from Chicago, a city with a massive Blues scene, it comes as no surprise that The Pondhawks' music would have a heavy Blues influence. Their music has a mid-to-late 60s sounds that brings to mind a combination of the Beatles and David Bowie. Alan Cross - A Journal of Musical Things

The PondHawks are currently the #1 ranked Indie band in the USA and in the world on the Reverbnation charts. They were selected out of 3.7 million bands to join the prestigious Connect A & R group based in New York City. Connect's A & R Director, Matt DuFour, described The PondHawks' music as "timeless."

On June 24th, The PondHawks' released Blue Light, their first new album in four years. Triple A FM Radio stations and Internet radio stations are playing multiple tracks from the album and are booking the band for interviews and live performances. The PondHawks, who are known for their hilarious radio interviews, try not to take themselves too seriously. Their last album had a simple message at the end of the final song, "have fun."

Website: http://www.thepondhawks.com/
Music: http://www.reverbnation.com/thepondhawks/song/25530979-bitter-game

Jefferson Thomas Releases Election-Themed Single, "Next One"

Currently touring the US and Europe to support 2015's "Come Alive" record, and preparing another full-length release for 2017, Jefferson Thomas isn't sure his new election-themed single, "Next One", is really about the election at all. It may be more about the process and the voter than the actual choice of candidates. Judging from audience reaction at recent shows where he's "test-driven" the new tune, he may be on to something.

"Everybody's feeling it", explains Thomas. "Not just frustration at any particular leader or party, but a general sense of chaos � not only toward politics or contentious national issues, but that personal disconnect that we've brought upon ourselves by being addicted to a 24/7 news cycle and social media. Culturally, we're branded basket cases; Brand X people and Brand Y people all yelling at each other to be heard above the din, and nobody actually SAYING anything. So then we're supposed to be surprised that the people who want our votes reflect that? I think this election cycle is as much a referendum on us as it is about the choices we have. We're looking at our reflection in a big-ass mirror, and we ain't likin' what we see."

"Next One" is meant to be funny, but it's not a political or protest song. It's more of a cautionary tale, and it takes great care to remain neutral. Taking sides or preaching to anyone would ultimately undermine the overall message.

And that message is, according to Jefferson Thomas: "How in HELL did we get HERE?"

Website: http://www.jeffersonthomas.com/
Music: http://www.jeffersonthomas.com/next-one