Maurice Aucoin

   

Maurice Aucoin’s first highly anticipated, breakthrough full-length album "Doin' It", officially dropped on all streaming platforms. Produced by award winning producer Tim Feswick (Sons Of Maxwell, Crash Test Dummies), the album is also available on vinyl, CD and USB audio card. The album features musicians from all over North America (Canada, USA & Mexico) and contains a masterful collection of songs by Maurice Aucoin with several co- writes in S.R. Turner & Steve McCall.

https://www.mauriceaucoinmusic.com/

Voodoo Ramble

Following the well received ‘Home Again’ album, band leader Boris Zamba hooked up with guitarist Mick Pini at his House of Happiness studio in Germany.

The two guitarists immediately connected with their love of the blues. They plugged in, jammed and the sparks flew on a sparkling shuffle blues.

As Boris explains: “It’s been a while since the last album and I felt the time was right for a new collaboration.
It was the perfect time to meet Mick, as I wanted to get back to the blues and in his long career he’s played with some of the biggest names including B.B. King to Luther Allison.
The song is the kind of blues shuffle that naturally leads plenty of space for improvisation and that suited us both perfectly. I think it’s a great groove and the slick licks make this song a boomer, and I hope it makes you wanna dance.
Just let yourself flow with the beat, and you'll catch the rhythm.”
 
The single features Boris Zamba on guitar and vocal, Mick Pini on guitar,  groove drummer Damir Somen, and Neven Resnik on Hammond. It was mixed and produced by Dragutin Smokrovic-Smokva (aka The Fig).

http://www.voodooramble.com/

Littlemen

Littlemen, the Americana rock band based in Bath, UK, is on the brink of something big. With their third album in the works, they're also getting ready to drop a captivating live recording straight from the renowned Real World studios, the very home of Peter Gabriel. At the helm of Littlemen is Nick, a seasoned musician whose music career spans four decades. From managing and touring to promoting and driving, Nick has immersed himself in every aspect of the music business. His journey includes owning a music magazine, writing lyrics for various bands, and even running his own studio, NAM Studios. 

Now, as the lead singer and lyricist for Littlemen, Nick pours his heart and soul into his craft. But Nick's path hasn't been without challenges. A motorcycle accident left him with a broken back at the young age of seventeen, rendering him unable to walk. Despite this setback, he never let it define him. Nick fought relentlessly for recognition as both an artist and a music industry figure. Littlemen draws inspiration from a diverse range of musical influences, including Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne, Leonard Cohen, Mumford and Sons, the heartfelt ballads of Bruce Springsteen, as well as the energetic vibes of Simple Minds and Editors. With their third album on the horizon and a mesmerizing live album in the pipeline, they are poised to make their mark in the world of music. Prepare to be captivated by the unique sound and indomitable spirit of Littlemen.

https://www.facebook.com/littlemenmusic

Los Perlas

Los Perlas started in the spring of 2006, created by Josete (bass and vocals), Luisete (drums and backing vocals), a guitarist whose name does not transcend, and Miguel on vocals. This initial lineup established the leitmotif of a band destined to navigate the turbulent waters of change and musical innovation.

The year 2007 marked the first major transformation, with the arrival of David P. and David Enrique (nicknamed "Pescador de Sonrisas"), expanding the musical dimension of the group. However, it was the departure of both Davids and the arrival of Alfio on drums that reconfigured the band, moving Luisete towards new musical horizons as guitarist and lead vocals.

Stability seemed a dream when, at the end of 2008, the band was forced into an almost annual hiatus. The resurgence came with Alex on drums, but it was short-lived; His departure gave way to Ferrán H., marking the beginning of a new era of consolidation and first experiences on important stages, such as his debut in Cardedeu in 2009.

The real changing of the guard occurred in 2014, with the inclusion of Daiana and the duo Ferran A.-Txema, the latter becoming the new creative force after the departure of the old members. The Txema era brought not only new music, but also a new direction: "Siempre la liá el mismo," recorded in 2016, became a testament to his growing influence.

The period between 2017 and 2020 witnessed further changes: the departure of Daiana and David P., the arrival and departure of Laura, and the consolidation of Txema not only as a composer but also as the lead voice of Los Perlas, with Campi contributing new textures on the guitar. This stage was marked by a search for identity, finally crystallized in the creative alchemy between Txema and Campi.

Currently, the departure of Ferran A. and Laura has only strengthened the core of Los Perlas: Josete, Txema, Campi and Sergi. The latter, a multi-talented drummer and backing vocalist, joined in November 2022, injecting vitality and harmony both on stage and in the studio, leading to the creation of acclaimed singles such as "I love coffee" and "Cazadora".

The release of the video clip for "I love coffee" in February 2024 is not just another chapter in the story of Los Perlas; It is a testament to their resilience and ability to reinvent themselves. Today, the band is immersed in the production of a new album, symbolizing not only its evolution but also its position as a beacon of creativity and cohesion in modern music. The story of Los Perlas is a tale of metamorphosis and passion, a musical journey that continues to defy expectations and define the spirit of true artistic innovation.

https://losperlas.com/

Sano Hill

"Feel Love" is a deep expression of the power of love within us all to connect and overcome and is crucial to the wellbeing and future of our world.

In a time of great instability, war, and potential environmental catastrophe, this song is an appeal to 'feel love' again as a starting point for how we respond appropriately to what is going on in the world. The lyrics are spare and direct - but hopefully clear. They are inspired by what is going on today - the upcoming season of goodwill and the journeys home that many people take to family and friends is also an inspiration - but also the many millions around the world who have been forced from their homes (particularly in Ukraine but also parts of Africa, Asia and beyond) and the need to remember them also.

Sano Hill is an acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter based in Galway currently recording his debut album. His songs are inspired by life, love and loss and his work has been released to international critical acclaim, including on the compilation albums 'Origin: See the Light', 'New Horizons', and 'Inundations' (which also featured music from leading international acts, including Josh Ritter, Ron Sexsmith, Lloyd Cole, Damien Rice, Mundy and The Frames). His single releases to date - "Feel Love", "Sing Out Loud", "Circlewalk”, “The Climb”, “Starting Over” and "Dancer" - have already received wide praise internationally and have drawn huge interest from listeners around the world with over 310, 000 streams of his songs on Spotify alone since January 28 2022 (the release date of his first single "The Climb") with a further over 15000 views of his related music videos on his YouTube channel. 

Selected reviews of his music are available online here: https://sanohillsongs.wixsite.com/sano-hill/reviews) with a full EPK here: https://sanohillsongs.wixsite.com/sano-hill 

The forthcoming album (titled “If Not Now, When?”) was released in Autumn 2023 and charts the course of a relationship from hopeful beginnings, to emotional crises, breakup and recovery. His seventh single ‘Time Out’ charts the story of a singersongwriter trying to make a living and dreaming of success. Set in Galway city, the track was widely acclaimed when an earlier version was released on compilation album 'Origin: See the Light'. Leading Irish music magazine Hot Press remarked "...best of all, my favourite track, 'Time Out' ... daringly tries to capture the sound, sense and smell of Galway in a similar vein to Van Morrison's finest compositions about his native Belfast." ‘Time Out’ has a full-band arrangement but with Hill's acoustic rock sensibilities and extraordinary vocal at its core. It was produced by award winning Irish producer Larry Hogan, with final mixing and mastering completed by celebrated engineer and producer Braddon Williams whose previous clients include Beyonce, Snoop Dogg, Mark Ronson, Il Divo, Wyclef Jean, Billy Joel, Kelly Clarkson, P Diddy, The Script and many more. Sano Hill “is blessed with a strong and distinctive voice” (Galway Advertiser) and his work has been described as defining “a timeless recipe for original guitar music: inventive, humanist lyrics sung from the gut, then embedded in rhythms to barrage or soothe the soul" (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel). 

All links for Sano Hill available at https://linktr.ee/SanoHill 

Interviews with Sano Hill are available here: https://sanohillsongs.wixsite.com/sano-hill/about-1

The Make

The Make, a San Francisco based Rock 'n ' Roll band, popular in the 1980's, is releasing their 12-song album digitally for the first time. Audiences will love their classic rock, guitar-driven songs with catchy hooks and great vocals. Soon audiences around the globe will recognize these songs, as The Make has already signed music library publishing deals and has music supervisors requesting their music for sync licensing placements in film and TV.

https://www.themake.rocks/

Alberta-Based Blues Rock Sextet SPARROW BLUE Releases "That Rock N Roll" Single From No Lies, No Tricks Album

St. Albert, Alberta's blues rock sextet Sparrow Blue has managed to do something that is rare: make classic rock sound as fresh, energetic, and punchy as it did when it first started. The result is a short but incredibly sweet, party-starting, rowdy rock nugget, "That Rock N Roll," the latest single from the band's 2024 album No Lies, No Tricks. And judging by the sizzle on this sonic steak, Sparrow Blue has so, so much to offer.

 
The single captures all the pent-up energy and angst the pandemic created for everyone, especially musicians who weren't able to perform for fans, giving out that energy from the stage to fans and in turn receiving their energy. "'That Rock N Roll' was a direct response to being locked down in 2020," the band says. "It came from the frustration of not being able to connect with people in a live setting and missing the freeing feeling of a full PA pumping through your body. The song evolved into an anthem of passion and love for live music, our fans, and appreciation that one day we will be on the road again."
 
That verve comes through immediately on "That Rock N Roll." Singer Des Parks' classic rock rasp and slightly southern delivery in the vein of Cinderella's Tom Keifer reaches through the speakers (or ear buds) to grab your attention immediately. Meanwhile, guitarists Chad Plamondon and Jon Dombroski lay down some rockabilly-ish riffs that keep the lean, lovable tune rolling down the tracks and gathering steam. The rhythm section of bassist Caden Doyle, percussionist Russell McCann, and drummer Liam Holm hold down the back beat and groove with sacrificing any oomph. Think of some fine boogie blend of the Georgia Satellites, Stray Cats, and Guns N Roses circa The Spaghetti Incident? and you might get the gist of this incredible rocker.
 
I'll take what I can get cause it's been a while ya know
The tremble and the shaking when the lights start getting low
I feel it in my heart running rhythms at full speed
Good God, in this moment I've never felt so free
 
I just can't wait to hear that rock n roll
I just can't wait to hear that rock n roll
 
"That Rock N Roll" is the latest single from Sparrow Blue's No Lies, No Tricks album, a record the band describes as a "loose concept of a gunslinger's journey through time and space while staying relevant to the modern world and the human condition." The group, who cite influences like classic rock legends Mountain, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Led Zeppelin, has shared the stages with a myriad of bands such as The Trews, Finger Eleven, The Sheepdogs, Rick Springfield and The Pursuit of Happiness among others.
 
Having recently wrapped up a tour supporting Australian rock group The Lazys, Sparrow Blue will now bring "That Rock N Roll" to the masses with an extensive touring schedule from British Columbia to Nova Scotia from mid-September through late October. And with a great single in "That Rock N Roll" at their disposal, look for Sparrow Blue to provide a show that is free of tricks or gimmicks. It's a great rock band with a great rock single. And that's no lie!

https://www.sparrowblue.ca/