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Mark Lettieri Releases New Single and Music Video, “Shimmy Tiger”

Mark Lettieri’s new single, “Shimmy Tiger" is probably the closest thing to a pop song the artist has ever written, even though it’s a six-minute instrumental. The title comes from a little dance his daughter used to do when she was around three years old, which she called the Shimmy Tiger. This track blends 80’s guitar rock and fusion with a touch of Prince’s influence, reflecting much of the artist's creative style.

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Chris Bullock & Justin Stanton Release New Single, “Macuna”

Chris Bullock and Justin Stanton have released their new single “Macuna” — a heartfelt ode to the neighborhood of Botafogo, inspired by the late nights on the streets, decompressing after late-night studio sessions. One club in particular lends its name to this song - Macuna is a hub for showcasing the spirit and vibrancy of Carioca music culture, allowing them to play with several young and gifted musicians from Rio performing on this record. This song masterfully captures the spirit and energy of the lively city.

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Becca Stevens Releases New Single, "Now Feels Bigger than the Past"

Get ready to be captivated by Becca Stevens' latest single, “Now Feels Bigger than the Past." This track takes us on a heartfelt journey, reflecting on impermanence and the power of forgiveness, all while navigating the ups and downs of being an artist in the streaming era. As a sneak peek into her upcoming acoustic album, Maple to Paper, Stevens masterfully explores themes of loss, acceptance, and raw, emotional authenticity.

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Tatiana Eva-Marie Releases New Album, 'Djangology'

Tatiana Eva-Marie's new album, Djangology, reimagines Django Reinhardt's music with her lyrics. Growing up in jazz Manouche circles, Tatiana found fitting in as a singer among guitarists challenging. She wrote her lyrics to participate in the Django repertoire, reinventing his music. Djangology focuses on Django as a composer, asking, “What if Django had composed his music for me to sing?” Her lyrics, in English, French, Romanian, and Rromanes, are a tribute to Django and a love letter to Paris, blending humor, poetry, and personal reflections. Listen now on all streaming platforms!

Lucy Woodward Releases New Single "Love Me Tender"

Lucy Woodward & The Rocketeers recorded their cover of Elvis Presley's classic “Love Me Tender" in one take. It was the only way to ensure that the blend of the reed instruments and Lucy’s voice could meld into one breathing organism. "We performed this in one room," Lucy said, "to be able to connect to each other’s air and feel. Almost like we had recorded it in one single breath, and that was beautiful to experience."

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