Chris Nelson

Hailing from the rugged foothills of North Georgia, Chris Nelson is a down-to-earth country boy with a heart as genuine as his music. Raised in a tight-knit family of country music lovers, Chris soaked up the sounds of the legendary Charlie Pride, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash from an early age. Those inspirations gave Chris a love of country music that never died, despite his life taking and unexpected turn. 

True to Chris’ character, he decided to give up everything and serve his country in the Army at the young age of seventeen. A career soldier, Chris traveled the world but also witnessed the harsh realities of fighting for his country. These experiences have turned Chris into the person he is today, full of pride in America and its veterans that runs as deep as the hills in Appalachia. 
For over two decades, Chris has been quietly penning tunes that reflect the heart and soul of country living. He's the real deal, spinning tales of love, heartbreak, and the everyday moments that hit close to home. His music, born from authentic experiences, became a source of comfort during tough times and a soundtrack for the time of celebrations. 

In August 2024, after losing his father, Chris found the courage to finally share his emotions through music with the world for the first time. The result was a touching tribute that struck a chord not only with him but with an audience who connected with his honest and heartfelt storytelling. Several singles later, including “Feelin’ Alright” and “Saving Grace” Chris has found his audience growing rapidly on music apps and social media. 

Chris's latest single, "No Flag Higher," is a personal homage to his Army buddies who never made it back home to their families. The song is making waves on Spotify and social media, and Chris is gunning for it to hit the airwaves, reigniting a sense of pride in our nation. 

From the battlefield to the radio, Chris Nelson's journey is about keeping it real. He's not just a musician; he's a storyteller, weaving his experiences into a musical tapestry that resonates with folks who appreciate the grit, heart, and soul of blue-collar living. Chris Nelson is the voice of the everyday hero, sharing stories that matter to the hardworking people who make this country tick. Chris is ready to set the country music scene on fire.

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Lola Balter

 

“I’m going for a feeling with my songs,” shares 17-year-old pop-rock artist Lola Balter. “I want people to experience a deep connection with my music.” The prodigiously talented singer and multi-instrumentalist is an evocative, emotional, and empathic songwriter. Lola possesses an invigorating sensibility that melds the boldly vulnerable singing of big-voiced balladeers like Alicia Keys, Adele, and Lady Gaga with a visceral 1990s alt-rock aesthetic.
 
A fearless and restless creative, Lola began to augment her skills as a vocalist through exploring the guitar, keyboards, and learning the drums. These journeys led her to the expressive possibilities of rock where she found inspiration in 1990s alt-rock icons and modern pop-rock chart-toppers such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, Olivia Rodrigo, and Jack Johnson.
 
Despite being a young teen, Lola is already a seasoned vet as a performer. She has won many regional talent contests. In addition, Lola performs at various Canada Day Celebrations, So Far Sound gigs & at the Vancouver Christmas Market, and she regularly performs at invitation gigs.
 
Up next, Lola is feverishly writing new material, finetuning her songwriting, and exploring the unbridled joys of bashing out some garage rock. These will all factor into her upcoming tracks which will showcase her richly vocals within a raw alt-rock style.
 

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Andreas Aleman

Andreas Aleman is actually a fairly experienced musician, who has released records and made a lot of concerts. But due to various reasons, he has stayed in the "background". Now is the time to take the next step and reach the big audience... He took the first step in March 2023, when he secretly auditioned for ”Sweden Got Talent” at National TV4. It resulted in both a standing ovation and a GOLDEN BUZZER from the jury member Johanna Nordström. This took him straight to the final where he also put in an outstanding performance. Although he did not win, he was praised by the jury who were truly moved by Andrea's soulful singing and incredible voice. Andreas Aleman was born and raised in Södertälje. Nowadays he lives in Gustavsberg outside Stockholm. When he was 3 years old, he started playing piano and writing simple songs. His parents' taste in music was contagious and after school he used to rush home to listen to their records. 

This exposed him to Soul, Funk, Blues & Gospel music and it influenced both his musical taste and future musical style. As a 12-year-old, he got to play with a rock band that consisted of his 4-year-old brother and his friends. Andreas played in various bands during his adolescence and attended a 3-year high school program and at the age of 16, he began working as a musician but also as a bandmaster in various bands and for a lot of gospel choirs. Andreas was, among other things, a pianist in the start-up (and a few years later) of the Tensta Gospel Choir in 1996 together with a choir director. This was started as a project with the aim of working for integration between young people from different cultures. There is no doubt that Andreas has one of Sweden's most beautiful soul voices. He has a capacity to get an entire audience totally wild, for in the next moment, calmly touch them for real. He stands for musical quality at all levels. 

The sound is a fantastic mix of soul, funk, R&B, West Coast and gospel. The voice, the songs and the feeling in the music have caused many to compare Andreas with some of the greatest. He has released 4 albums and various singles with self-written music. Andreas has also written musics for artists as Laura Pausini, Gary Valenciano and others and on the single "Celebrate The Season" he sings a duet with the American soul star and five-time Grammy winner, Michael McDonald. He has performed in Sweden, Europe and the USA at various clubs and festivals.

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Scott Kirby

'These are the types of stories and songs that people all around the world truly want to hear, even if we’re somewhat taught and trained to believe the opposite is true. You start singing along quickly with a track like “People Like You” because you can FEEL the spirit it has, the uplifting energy it provides, and the genuine SOUL within it, you dig?' -SBS studios

'‘People like you make the world worth living in’ resounds and repeats, hopefully appearing to hit the scene at just the right moment for many listeners. A wonderful highlight for this season, and a fine reminder of the ability and presence of songwriter and musician Scott Kirby''. -stereo stickman.

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Paul Roland

Astral Magic is a new solo project by ex-Dark Sun bass and Moog player Santtu also known as Dj Astro. During the covid-19 lockdown the idea came from the stars to do something creative to kill the extra time and get seriously into home-recording. Many international musicians have contributed to this project, like ex-members of Hawkwind Nik Turner (R.I.P.) and Bridget Wishart. Musical styles vary from electronic/ambient/experimental to heavy space rock, kraut, psych rock, prog and even pop.

For four decades Roland has been spinning twisted tales of Victorian villains, eccentric Edwardian inventors and the supernatural against a backdrop of gothic-psych-baroque pop, earning him the title “the male Kate Bush” (a comparison attributed to former label mate Robyn Hitchcock). His highly literate lyrics, often macabre themes and strong melodic gift has attracted an increasingly large and loyal cult following while his proudly independent ethos has ensured he has remained a cherished niche artist.

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