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Currently Browsing: On the Rise

How Great is Kimbra?

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Rather than ramble on and on about how this Aussie female vocalist is eclectic and reminiscent of Imogen Heap in a lot of ways, I just figured I would post some videos of her awesomeness.

Kimbra has surprisingly never been featured on this site, but her recent collaboration with Gotye on his hit single “Somebody That I Used To Know” has turned some more attention to her.

First, check out this phenomenal mashup by Warner Bros.’s Kimbra. Then, check out some of her music videos.

Darling Parade

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Darling Parade is currently on tour with Cassadee Pope (Hey Monday) and Stephen Jerzak, and has recently received placements on ABC’s “The Lying Game,” CW’s “Fly Girls,” and Showtime’s “Shameless.”

Watch the band’s music video for the song “Never Wrong” below.

Alabama Shakes

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Alabama Shakes is an interested band that has signed to ATO Records for the U.S. market and Rough Trade  for the rest of the world.

Their debut album to be released in April. Several U.S. majors are heavily looking into the 4-piece as there are rumors that the group is only tied down to ATO for one album.

Check them out on Facebook if you’re interested.

Snow Tha Product

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Someone just signed to Atlantic Records and that someone is Snow Tha Product.

I can’t wait for her to become Nikki Minaj-ified. Come on, listen to her…. it’s inevitable.

Before she blows up, check her out on Facebook.

MattyB

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MattyB is a 9-year old rapper with a massive YouTube following.

Don’t laugh, but he is co-managed by Perez Hilton.

This particular song was co-written and produced by Kane Churko of Modern Science.

Check him out on Facebook.

Congratulations to Adele!

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It was late 2007. I was in my final semester at UCF in Orlando. My love for discovering music kept me on a website called MOG for long periods at a time. This night was no different.

I find a British connection of mine buzzing about a new song that was released in England called “Hometown Glory.”

Immediately, I am in love. A few days later, I did my due diligence, called in a few favors and had my hands on a now infamous album known as “19.” It was Adele’s debut – only released in the UK at the time.

I played it for weeks. Friends would come into the car and ask me who I was listening to with a wide smile on their faces. I was pleased to pass on my beautiful music discovery while forewarning them that the album wasn’t available here yet.

Several months later, as inevitable as it was, I hear some American buzz surrounding Adele and her first single from the album – “Chasing Pavements.” It was about time she was coming to the U.S., but would she receive the attention she deserved here?

After the official U.S. release of the album, I named it my #1 album of 2008. This was before she REALLY began to take flight. It’s funny to look back at my review of the album now and also compare it to the albums it surpassed in my eyes that year.

It has been just over 4 years since that incredible night in my Orlando apartment. If I had ever second-guessed Adele’s success and popularity, it was squashed last night after her 6 Grammy wins, stellar performance, and overall attention surrounding her recent throat surgery.

If it wasn’t for the constant tributes to Whitney Houston, the night would have been completely dedicated to the young woman that has seemingly become the biggest musician in the world.

Congratulations, Adele! If there is any musician that deserves the success you are receiving, it is you.

Midnight Hour

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Let’s end the week with Midnight Hour.

Their buzzworthy song is called “Modern Love.”

Check out the official music video embedded below.

Tiffany Kuenzi

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Oregon native singer-songwriter Tiffany Kuenzi just finished her EP. It was recorded with some of Nashville’s best songwriters and producers.

Her first self released single “Tonight” is receiving spins on Oregon’s local country stations.

Tiffany Kuenzi is an artist to keep on the lookout for.

For fans of Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, etc.

Ed Sheeran

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Look for Atlantic Records artist Ed Sheeran to potentially become one of the biggest new artists in the U.S. this year.

The 20-year old English singer/songwriter has already scored three Top5 Singles in the UK, and his debut album has been certified triple platinum in his native country.

Here is an embedded video for you to preview him.

Find Vienna

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Check out Find Vienna and their song “All In My Head.”

A video is embedded below.

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