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Rock/Review Johnny Barr - Break the Fall (feat. Calum Ingram)
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Rock/Review Johnny Barr - Break the Fall (feat. Calum Ingram)

Johnny Barr is a Paisley-based singer/songwriter. Johnny’s unique combination of percussive guitar technique and intricate fingerpicking makes him an exciting act to ​watch, especially when this is paired with his effortlessly exhilarating stage presence. Johnny has been featured on Radio 1’s BBC Introducing Scotland and has supported several acts, such as The Staves, Lianne La Havas, Admiral Fallow, Mick Flannery, and Sucioperro. Furthermore, he has headlined Glasgow’s King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut and has ​also been part of the venue’s New Year’s Revolution festival.

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Pop/Review Jamie Alimorad - Fade Into You
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Pop/Review Jamie Alimorad - Fade Into You

Jamie Alimorad's unique, vocal-centric, genre-fusing music has propelled him to worldwide acclaim. Originally from Harrison, NY, Alimorad pursued his degree in music technology at Northeastern University, where he began his career as a solo artist. He quickly became one of Boston’s most popular college acts, culminating with Alimorad being selected by the university and his class to perform the National Anthem on Northeastern Night at Fenway Park.

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Interview - Jess Yaffa
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Interview - Jess Yaffa

Jess Yaffa is a 23-year-old singer-songwriter from New York who combines relatable lyrics with a smooth and upbeat pop/rock sound. She began singing at four years old and honed her songwriting skills throughout middle and high school in order to understand the struggles and excitement of growing up. In 2019 she released her debut EP, “intro,” produced by Grammy-winning producer Scott Jacoby and mastered by Grammy-winning engineer Emily Lazar.

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Rock/Review John Deering - Strip Mall Jesus
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Rock/Review John Deering - Strip Mall Jesus

John Deering found his passion for songwriting after years of playing others' songs. Inspired by the grunge era, he chased music but was sidetracked by life—family, work, and responsibility. In 2016, he took a leap, diving into songwriting at Twin Town Guitar in Minneapolis. With a dedication to the craft, he transformed a long-held dream into reality, creating music that speaks from the soul.

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Folk/Review Josh Jensen - This Is Where We Landed
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Folk/Review Josh Jensen - This Is Where We Landed

Josh Jensen grew up in eastern Washington, raised on the likes of Grand Ole Opry greats Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, and Charley Pride. Soon enough he and his cousins were performing for the family, which led naturally enough into forming bands of his own. A trip to the iconic Seattle studio The Dutchman to track a pop-punk record for his band Popular by Association with producer Gary Mula (Damien Jurado) in 2000 marked his first step into the world of professional recording.

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Pop/Review JD Kelleher - Turn It Around
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Pop/Review JD Kelleher - Turn It Around

London-based LGBT Irish singer-songwriter JD Kelleher has had a wild & wonderful year in music after storming the UK Dance/Club Chart Top Ten three times with club remixes of his recent songs and a big uptick in streaming & radio play of their music in the UK & Ireland.

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Rock/Review Jane N' The Jungle - Disco Lemonade
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Rock/Review Jane N' The Jungle - Disco Lemonade

Heavy-hitting truths, loud guitars, and an infectious energy make up the DNA of Phoenix, AZ’s modern rock band, Jane N’ The Jungle, formed as a garage rock band in 2013 with childhood friends Jordan White and Brian Dellis. The band has an unquenched thirst for communication that demands attention with powerful lead vocals and guitars that cut like a knife with a take-no-prisoners attitude influenced by a combination of alternative rock, metal, and a touch of punk.

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Afrobeat/Review Jay J. Ra - Sweet Stories 2 (Soulful Solo Version)
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Afrobeat/Review Jay J. Ra - Sweet Stories 2 (Soulful Solo Version)

Jay J. Ra is a singer-songwriter, a versatile artist with several musical accomplishments in his repertoire. His genre of music and vocal styles ranges from pop to R&B, Afrobeat, classical (opera), and gospel. He was born on May 11, 1987, as Dadrien Brown, in Kingston, Jamaica. He has roots as a singer in the church; however, he had always wished to showcase his talent internationally and across all walks of life, so he decided to make a career in music at the young age of fourteen.

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Electronic/Review Jake Major - The Amsterdam Tapes, Vol. 1
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Electronic/Review Jake Major - The Amsterdam Tapes, Vol. 1

Jake Major is a young, emerging artist from Newcastle upon Tyne, England. He channels 1980s synth influences from Jean-Michel Jarre, Giorgio Moroder, Vangelis, John Foxx, and more into a modern, totally unique blend of a mass of electronic genres and styles, whilst still evoking this unexplainable nostalgic sound that, if you’re Jake’s age, reminds you of a past you never knew, and then blasts you into the retrospective vision of the future that was so prevalent in pop culture back then.

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Blues/Review John Doe Trio - Railroaded
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Blues/Review John Doe Trio - Railroaded

John Doe Trio has established itself as one of the most exciting emerging bands on the British blues circuit. The debut album ‘Stranger’ received critical acclaim both internationally and in the UK and was described as “A Masterpiece” and “Most Excellent” by British blues broadcasters. They continue to wow audiences around Britain's blues clubs and festivals with their pure, unbridled musicianship, often described as virtuosic. A must-see band for all blues fans, young and old.

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Pop/Review jazzygold - ex-friends
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Pop/Review jazzygold - ex-friends

jazzygold is the artist project of Jasmin Mote. Her unique blend of R&B and soul-pop is unmistakable, characterized by her candid lyrics, soulful voice, and captivating visuals. Her music is honest, and that authenticity shines through in her voice, lyrics, and sound. As a woman of color from the Faroe Islands, jazzygold embarked on this project to provide a mirror for young girls like her, both in her country and around the world.

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