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David Nail: The Sound Of A Million Dreams

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Steve Rosenfeld

David Nail is a young country singer whose recording, "The Sound Of A Million Dreams", brings an earthy soulful voice to songs that look at some challenging moments. Backed by a stellar band with country rock roots, Nail delivers with grit, heart and poignancy making anything he sings seem as if he has lived or written it. Hopefully, we will see and hear a lot more from Nail for years to come.

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Label: MCA Nashville

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Genre: Country

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The Sound Of A Million Dreams

Vocals

Let It Rain

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Matthew Santos: Quickly Disappearing

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Steve Rosenfeld

Matthew Santos is a musical and visual artist whose creative passions rub off on each other. In "Quickly Disappearing," he has created a recording of cinematic-sounding songs. They’re moody, lush, evocative and inspired by personal regrets, environmental concerns and the pure pleasure of improvising. The CD is alluring and captivating and deepens with repeated listening.

Released: January 31, 2012

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Genre: Alt-Indie

Musical Landscapes

Matthew Santos says movie soundtracks have always influences his music.

Shallow Grave

Matthew Santos’ song of losing someone’s trust and trying to regain it.

Just To See You

Matthew Santos said environmental destruction inspired much of the CD.

History of Ice

Matthew Santos’ sonic improvisation that previews a new direction.

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Planet VI: The American Dream

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Steve Rosenfeld

Planet VI’s "The American Dream" opens a new musical chapter for the Thomas brothers, Uptown and A.I., who stepped away from writing hits for others to create a striking and ultimately inspiring portrait of what it takes to get by today. Joined by a who’s who of singers and rappers, this independent CD is a journey from the street to personal achievement. It is inviting, edgy, tense, compelling, realistic and preachy – but definitely worth the listen.

Released: December 20, 2011

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Genre: Urban-Hip-hop

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Tryin’ Make It In America

Uptown says this track looks at how talented people fall and don’t make it.

Sex Drugs Rock n Roll

Uptown says this track looks at how talented people fall and don’t make it.

Think Rich

Uptown says the obsession with money and wealth doesn’t lead to happiness.

American Family

Uptown says like it or not, all Americans’ lives are intertwined.

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Jessie Baylin: Little Spark

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Steve Rosenfeld

Jessie Baylin sings with quiet intensity, revealing a young heart and old soul. Her second CD, "Little Spark," contains personal sketches of love and loss, yearning and patience, and fear and loneliness. The musical backdrop has a 1960s lush pop feel as she sings with passion, poise and sensuality.

Released: January 17, 2012

Label: Blonde Rat

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Genre: Pop

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Little Spark

Jessie Baylin says she found a more personal voice for "Little Spark."

Hurry Hurry

Jessie Baylin says she turned pages from her journal into new songs.

I Feel That Too

Jessie Baylin says songs like this stretched her voice and emotions.

The Winds

One of favorite songs in the CD captures the cycle of love and loss.

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David Lee Murphy

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Steve Rosenfeld

David Lee Murphy needs no introduction to country music fans. He’s written or co-written some of the most memorable songs of the past 15 years. In this audio profile, he talks about some great songs — deserved hits — including "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not," nominated for two Grammy Awards, Best County Song and Best Country Duo/Group Performance.