Singer/Songwriter Mandy Bon Releases "Traffic Jams" EP

Singer/Songwriter Mandy Bon has released 'Traffic Jams,' an EP made up of four original songs sharing the artist's insights into the ups and downs of life. Each song on the EP, 'Super Glue,' 'LA Traffic', 'Only A Fake' and 'Saying Goodbye', have corresponding music videos that can be seen here. The objective of the EP is to gain the artist representation by a major or independent record label.

Unsure
Bon, a music major who plays piano, guitar and ukulele, decided to compose original music that reflected being a young twenty-something musician wondering aloud about her life path. "I get lots of ideas driving in L.A. traffic," says Bon. "A lot of songs come to mind." 'LA Traffic' highlights Bon being scared of commitment but willing to take the risk when she first started dating her future husband. "I was feeling very unsure about the direction of my life, was very nervous, I think people can relate," says Bon. "Kiss me in LA Traffic Take it slow we'll keep it classic Don't know where we're going But I'm not running away from You... You, me, and LA."

Getting Stuck
Another song on the EP titled 'Only A Fake' chronicles the universal frustration of getting stuck, with the anger being vented on oneself. "I wrote this when feeling very discouraged," says Bon. "In the end, the song is about pulling yourself out of that hole and keep stepping forward. Things will get better, even if at first it doesn't feel that way. We all have moments where we compare past with present." "Guess I'm only a fake Nice and neat for a day Pack away my mistakes Guess I'm only a Fake."

Uke Ballad
'Super Glue' is a ukulele-propelled ballad of love written to Bon's husband. The corresponding music video has the artist playing uke while flipping boards highlighting both her art and lyrics. "And I like you, even when I bug you, and actually I love you, alot!"

Collaboration
Bon hooked up with violinist Maile Hutchinson to breathe life into 'Saying Goodbye', "an honest song poured out of me when I felt absolutely devastated." "I'm a mess Watch me cry Driving home Dripping Sky." "Ok, so basically a very cheery song," adds Bon with a laugh. For the EP, Bon composed, recorded and mixed each track. Bon also helmed most of the music video production herself.

About Mandy Bon
Mandy is a Los Angeles based singer/songwriter/composer. For more information, contact her at mandy@bonproductions.com

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Renelle Roxy Releases Debut EP On Label Two Recordings

Sunshine, good vibes and uplifting music are southern California staples, and Renelle Roxy, hailing from San Diego, delivers them in spades. From the sultry, 60's R&B inspired, "Waves," to the lighthearted summertime jam, "Somewhere,"Renelle Roxy makes creative use of her ukulele and her dynamic vocal quality. She will draw you in with her sweet sundrenched music and keep you there with her expertly executed belly-dancing!

"These songs were written on the beach," Roxy says of her writing process. "I was very considerate of the lyrics and rhythms to steer the final product. Collaboration in the studio and experimenting on different sounds allowed that to finalize perfectly."

Roxy worked with producer Nathan Rupp to build a collection of songs that highlight her ability to write in many different styles while maintaining a sound that is decidedly her own.

"The raw songs came in as ukulele and vocals, the arrangements grew organically and before we knew it, we'd have a good groove and something that felt very solid," Rupp reflects on working with Roxy in the studio.

An east coast transplant, Roxy has been actively involved in music and dance since she was a young girl. She is an accomplished belly-dancer and incorporates both the freedom of expression and discipline inherent in dance, into her musical endeavors.

The self-titled Renelle Roxy EP is available on iTunes, Amazon MP3 and every digital music retailer.

Email: nate@labeltwo.com