Across The Board, Clayton Morgan, Cory M. Coons, Margie Singleton Are 2018 Radio Music Award Nominees

MTS Management Group is happy to announce Across The Board, Clayton Morgan, Cory M. Coons and Margie Singleton have been nominated in the 2018 Radio Music Awards. Canadian band Across The Board is nominated for Best Rock Song, “Sonic Boom.” Fellow Canadian Cory M. Coons is nominated for Best Rock Songwriter for “Long Road (Dead Man’s Dream)” and Best Americana Artist for “Once Too Many, Twice Not Enough.” Texas EDM artist Clayton Morgan is nominated for Best Dance Artist. Legendary country artist Margie Singleton received nominations for Best Gospel Artist and Best Gospel Song, “Heaven Or Hell.” These are the first Radio Music Awards nominations for all.

Across The Board “Sonic Boom” www.youtube.com/watch?v=f18x4MIQlkM
Clayton Morgan “Taste For Love (Extreme’s Deep House Mix)” www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sRYMUVJe8c&list=OLAK5uy_nOYXOdoEMv6j-bPHciYt3GStU3qlY4efA
Cory M. Coons “Once Too Many, Twice Not Enough” www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnJVIlga2ss
Margie Singleton “Heaven Or Hell” www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh4rXkuzZh8

“Radio airplay is still one of the coveted promotional avenues that all artists strive to achieve,” said Michael Stover, President of MTS Management Group. “It’s really hard to come by, especially for indie artists. To have my artists be recognized for attaining this goal is really special. It means that they are doing things on their own terms and setting themselves apart from the pack. Congrats to ATB, Cory, Clayton and Margie!”

Radio Music Award Winners will be announced on November 19th, 2018.

ABOUT RADIO MUSIC AWARDS: Each year, The Radio Music Awards recognizes independent singers and bands from around the world who have achieved the outstanding accomplishment of receiving terrestrial, satellite and/or internet radio airplay for their music, ​in spite of not being signed to a major record label.​

Submissions are judged by radio industry professionals (i.e., Program Directors, Station Managers, Radio Station DJs, Music Directors, etc.). Thus, the results by these judges serve as an example to their radio industry peers that an independent artist has music that is worthy of radio airplay. For more information on the Radio Music Awards, please visit www.theradiomusicawards.com/.

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The Radio Music Awards recognize indie artists from around the world who have achieved radio airplay success. Radio airplay is still one of the coveted promotional avenues that all artists strive to achieve” – Michael Stover, President, MTS Management Group MTS Management Group is happy to announce Across The Board, Cory M.

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Billboard Emerging Artist Clayton Morgan Returns To The Top Of The iTunes Canada Electronic Charts With New Single

Dallas, TX-based singer-songwriter and EDM artist, Clayton Morgan enjoyed his first chart-topping single in September 2018 when his remix track, “Taste For Love (Extreme’s Deep House Mix)” raced to the top of the iTunes Canada Electronic chart. Now, Clayton Morgan has returned to the top of the iTunes Canada Electronic singles chart with his latest single, “The Beat Is Calling Me.” Clayton’s track comes in ahead of those from Moby, Major Lazer, Owl City and Breakbot.

Written by Morgan and produced by Michael Williams with Platinum Keyz Productions, “The Beat” was released by CMD Entertainment/Enotram Entertainment on Monday, November 12th. Two remixed versions will be released on December 14th.

Watch “The Beat Is Calling Me” lyric video at youtu.be/PfxjUpKn8r4.

Clayton Morgan was an Emerging Artist in the November 10th issue of Billboard Magazine.

ABOUT CLAYTON MORGAN: Based in Dallas, TX, Clayton Morgan released his critically acclaimed single, “Taste For Love” back in June. The son of Four Sonics member, Eddie Daniels, Morgan has proven to be one of the most original and talented new artists to come out of the area, this year. Music played a big role in Clayton Morgan’s upbringing, both at home and at school. Clayton was regularly part of school musicals, choir groups and drama clubs. Outside of school, he always looked up to his father as his mentor and was also heavily influenced by a wide range of singers, including Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Prince, Madonna and Whitney Houston, to name a few. All of these ingredients combined have been the main contributing factor toward Clayton’s unique and authentic vocal style.

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Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Clayton Morgan knew from a young age that music was in his blood. He hugely admired what his father had accomplished with The Four Sonics, and the impact that the iconic soul foursome had on the world. Growing up, Clayton often envisioned following in his father’s footsteps.

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The Radio Music Awards recognize indie artists from around the world who have achieved radio airplay success. Radio airplay is still one of the coveted promotional avenues that all artists strive to achieve” – Michael Stover, President, MTS Management Group MTS Management Group is happy to announce Across The Board, Cory M.

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James Lee Baker’s “Home Again” Is A Fantastic Experience

Here’s the thing about debut albums: they must be loud. I’m not talking about being musically loud, but to make an impact; your debut album has to prove people in the music that you have arrived and that they are going to remember your name. When you go to the stage, you must own it, and James Lee Baker seems to understand by the looks (and sound) of his debut, Home Again.

Country is a music genre where everything seems said and done, so it’s always refreshing to see someone taking that formula and using it in a way that can be fresh and appealing at the same time; this is what Baker did it at Home Again, and with great effect, I must say. The opening song, The Canadian River, is a great example of this: it’s a Country track through and through, clear of what it tries to convey and doing so in good fashion; there’s no hocus pocus, no trying to be overly elaborated and it works, which is the main goal of any musician.

I would like to give the ballads of the album a little bit of time because they have a sort of haunting atmosphere to them that is quite interesting. The first of the album is the second song, Two Cageless Birds, and I have to say that Baker’s really stands out in this particular track, like every good ballad should do. Then you have a total opposite song in Disappear for the Weekend, showcasing Baker and his band in a much more intense effort, which gives this album a greater dimension of variety while still maintaining certain cohesiveness, which is always hard to achieve.

Are you fan of the great eras of Westerns films of the 60s and 70s? Well, Baker has a few songs in Home Again that were made just for you. A Place for You & Me and Cowtown Blues are great demonstration of what tracks of that style should be, giving Baker the place to shine as a vocalist and at the same time keeping the song’s structure intact; solo albums can turn into self-pleasing experiences for many musicians, but Baker is a pro and has proven with this album that he can deliver without letting it get into his head.

One thing that got my attention in this album was certainly the ending. Stand Alone is such a classy way to finish a musical effort like this one; instead of going for the grand finale, Baker keeps it simple and intimate with this piano ballad, with his voice at the center stage. It reminds me to how I feel after reading a great book; that sense of yearning and completion that makes you think for a while after it has concluded.

Overall, James Lee Baker’s Home Again is a fantastic experience that you should take into consideration. Smooth, cohesive and with a modest touch of sophistication, this is a Country album that can stands on its own compared to the rest of modern releases, coming on top as the winner. – Kevin Tanza

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Chart-Topping Folk Artist Signs With MTS For New Album Release

Kansas City’s Bill Abernathy has released his new album, “Crossing Willow Creek”

Kansas City, MO folk/americana artist, Bill Abernathy has released his latest album, “Crossing Willow Creek.” MTS Management Group will handle promotions.

Sometimes life gives you a second chance. I walked away from music for a myriad of reasons. Now, I’ve been given a second chance to pursue music, and I am really enjoying the ride!””

— Bill Abernathy
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, USA, November 6, 2018– Everyone loves a good story about second-chances, and that’s exactly what Bill Abernathy’s story is all about. The Kansas City, Missouri resident began writing songs in his early teens. He played all through his school years, but then he stopped…Life took over.

Bill went about getting married, building a business career, and raising his children. After his kids graduated from school and started their careers, Bill picked up the guitar again and began trying to rekindle his love of music.

In 2017, Bill’s album “Find A Way” reached #5 on the Roots Music Report Traditional Folk Albums chart, spending more than a year on the chart. His single, “Goodbye Will Never Come Again” reached #1 on the Traditional Folk Songs chart.

Now, Bill Abernathy’s latest collection of songs, “Crossing Willow Creek” is available. The album is a mix of revamped songs from Bill’s previous release, “Changes,” a couple covers, and a brand new song. First single, “Cry Wolf” is hitting radio airwaves around the globe. Watch the lyric video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbTlsxjFuZ8.

Award-winning publicity and promotions firm, MTS Management Group will handle press for the release.

“Sometimes life is good to you and gives you a second chance. In my youth I walked away from music for a myriad of personal reasons. Now, I’ve now been given a second chance to pursue this thing we love called music, and I am really enjoying the ride!”

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Billboard Emerging Artist Releases New Single And Lyric Video

Matt Westin’s “You Leave Me No Choice” single and lyric video are out now.

Pittsburgh-based country artist Matt Westin has released his new single and lyric video, “You Leave Me No Choice.”

Matt Westin unleashes pure country gold in his debut album, ‘Legacy”

— Skope Magazine
“Legacy’ is clear, indisputable proof of why Matt Westin will land on so many Artists To Watch lists for the upcoming year” – Jamsphere Magazine

Matt Westin took a huge gamble. He placed an enormous bet on himself and went “all in” on his music career. The former engineer-turned-country singer is reaping the rewards of his poker face in the form of awards, radio airplay, critical acclaim and an appearance in the industry’s prestigious “bible,” Billboard Magazine.

Now, Matt is releasing his latest single and lyric video, “You Leave Me No Choice.” The track is from his debut album, “Legacy” (MTS Records). Originally released in January 2018, the album was re-released by MTS in October, under their new distribution deal with AWAL. “Legacy” was produced by industry veteran Bryan Cole, and features performances from studio greats, Mike Brignardello (Blake Shelton, Big & Rich) on bass and Steve Hinson (Dolly Parton, Luke Bryan) on pedal steel.

Watch “You Leave Me No Choice” at https://youtu.be/83K24ifMsUI.

ABOUT MATT WESTIN: Matt Westin’s first single, “Our Redneck of the Woods” reached the IndieWorld Country chart and the European Country Music Association charts. Matt was also on the Top 200 International Country Artists chart. His second single, “Farm Town” is still climbing several airplay charts. Matt is the 2018 International Music and Entertainment Association Male Country Artist of the Year. His Emerging Artists ad recently appeared in the October 10, 2018 issue of Billboard Magazine.

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Top 20 iTunes Chart Artist Premieres New Remembrance Day/Veterans Day Lyric Video; Performs On Daytime Live Ottawa

‘One Tin Soldier’ is one of those songs we learn as a child, yet the message carries us through life…the lesson for peace is needed today more than ever.”

— Tia McGraff, award-winning singer-songwriter
“I have always loved singing this song. ‘One Tin Soldier’ is one of those songs we learn as a child, yet the message carries us through life. I’ve waited for the right time to record it and feel the lesson for peace is needed today more than ever.” – Tia McGraff

On Thursday, November 8th, 2018, award-winning americana/folk singer-songwriter Tia McGraff will premiere her new lyric video for “One Tin Soldier.” In honor of Remembrance Day and Veterans Day, celebrated on November 11th, the video pays tribute to World War 1 veterans. The single reached the Top 20 on the iTunes Canadian Country Singles Chart.

“We were on the road and watching the video on our phones,” said Tia. “I just had the chance to sit down last night, with my mom and dad here at our house and watch it on the big screen. Chill bumps! My dad wanted to watch it 3 times in a row! He is a huge WW1 and 2 buff and said, ‘there are some really heavy and deep images happening here. A big story!”

“One Tin Soldier” will premiere on popular Canadian music site, CanadianBeats.ca.

Then, on Friday, November 9th, Tia will be the guest on “Daytime Live” Ottawa. “Daytime Live” airs live on Rogers Cable 22 at 1pm Eastern, then repeats at 6pm and 11pm. Tia will be promoting the “One Tin Soldier” video and her appearance at the Ottawa Pet Expo, held Saturday and Sunday, November 10th and 11th at the EY Centre in Ottawa. Tia and Jake, the canine inspiration behind her children’s book, “Jake The Road Dawg,” will be at the Expo. Tia will also perform live at the Expo.

For more information on the Ottawa Pet Expo, please visit https://ottawapetexpo.ca/.

ABOUT TIA MCGRAFF: Hailing from just south of Toronto, Ontario Canada, Tia McGraff is an internationally-renowned, award-winning americana/singer-songwriter and children’s author. Accompanying Tia on her musical journey is her life/musical partner, Tommy Parham. Described as a “Modern Day Johnny and June,” the two have enjoyed an extensive career performing, songwriting and recording together for more than 12 years.

Seven international CD releases, various film/tv placements, and numerous nominations and awards (including Americana CD of the year first round nomination for 2016 and 2018 Grammy Awards), have earned Tia and Tommy a respect in the music industry, and a global fan base. The duo have a gift for ‘getting to the heart of the matter’ and writing relatable songs about life, love and this crazy world we live in. A gifted author, Tia’s children’s book, “Jake The Road Dawg” has helped raise funds and awareness for her local chapter of The Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

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San Antonio Country Artist Madelyn Victoria Releases First New Music In 4 Years “Right Here With You

Madelyn Victoria’s debut single release, “He Only Loves Me on the Dance Floor” reached #1 on the national country AM/FM chart, New Music Weekly, making it one of the biggest debut singles of 2016. The self-penned song won an Akademia Award for Best Country Song in April 2016, earning her numerous other award nominations and a spot on the CMT.com Top 50 Most Popular Artists chart. The video for “He Only Loves Me” reached the Yallwire.com Top 5 Most Watched Videos chart, while her youtube cover of George Strait’s “Amarillo By Morning” received over 100,000 views in just 2 days, after being featured on Country Rebel’s website.

Now, Madelyn returns with her first new music since the release of her self-titled debut album in 2014. “Right Here With You” was written by Madelyn and engineered by Benjamin Levy at The Compound Recording Studio in Austin, TX. The track was produced by Madelyn, her brother, Albert Vallejo, and Ken Tondre, owner of the Compound. “Right Here With You” will be available via MTS Records, on all major digital download and streaming platforms. A music video release is being planned for fall release.

A single release party is being held on Saturday, September 1st at Mel’s HonkyTonk N’ Grill, 10700 FM 1421, in Brownsville, TX. The party starts at 8pm local time.

“Sassy and Uplifting…Victoria deserves a sincere round of applause for keeping her songs ‘country” – Digital Journal
“She was born to sing country” – Indie Spoonful
“Madelyn’s vocals are truly classic” – Indie Music Plus

Madelyn Victoria and her band have opened for some of the biggest names in country music, including Easton Corbin, Turnpike Troubadours, Tracy Lawrence, Kevin Fowler, Clay Walker, Josh Thompson, Dustin Lynch, Zac Brown Band, The Charlie Daniels Band, and more. Originally from San Benito, TX, Madelyn also gives back to her community, by volunteering at local Motor Training events for special needs children, singing to the children at hospitals and rehab centers, speaking to at-risk teens, and by starting her own event called “Octave Higher Christmas” for children.

Madelyn is currently enrolled at Full Sail University, earning her Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Business. Recently, she was signed by a talent/acting agency for regional commercials and movies.

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Fitzsimon And Brogan Break Boundaries On “Big Blue World”

Track list:

1. Big Blue World – 2:42.

2. The Cutest and the Cruelest – 3:37.

3. Blue Velvet – 4:02.

4. The Downing Pool – 3:15.

5. Girl in a Gilded Cage – 2:36.

6. One Minute Every Hour – 4:35.

7. Venus in Reverse – 4:50.

8. Someone I Know – 2:29.

9. The Wounds are Healing – 3:59.

10. God Given Right – 3:03.

The duo of Londoners Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan have been developing a pretty respectable career in recent years after their exodus from Pretty Blue Gun and after going through several labels, which makes the very positive receptions of their work much more fascinating. Add to that equation guest musicians that played for the likes of the Moody Blues or Eric Clapton and you have Fitzsimon and Brogan, now presenting a very great compilation of Pop Rock tracks in their brand new album, Big Blue World.

What makes this collaboration so appealing is the fact that they cannot be pigeon-hold like the vast majority of Pop Rock bands that are always proliferating in the business and that is something that can make a huge difference. Naturally, they come from the English music scene, where versatility and experimentation is always there almost by default, which is quite helpful for that. They are not only focused in making great songs, but they also have that curiosity to stretch artistically that makes musicians great.

So, what do have here in Big Blue World? Just by looking at the cover we can tell that we are not going to find a typical album: the image of Earth broken in two, almost giving “birth” to a new one, is as powerful as modern album covers can go and they show a level consciousness that is quite different to the usual Pop bands in the business. Album covers can’t make an album good or bad, but their goal is to amaze or at least intrigue the potential listener and this one does just that.

The great thing about the music on this album is the fact that each track is its own musical entity; you can find a wide variety of influences here and that makes for a much more compelling and intriguing listen. For example, God Given Right, the last song on the album, evokes some early 80s influences like The Clash and then you hear something like Blue Velvet, that has a few Folk influences and you can’t help but to be amazed at the fact that such opposites influences are coexistent in the same body of work.

One point I would like to signal is the fact that modern Rock musicians tend to tone down their ferocity and not have that kind of raw appeal that the great bands had back in the day; while I cannot dare to declare that Fitzsimon and Brogan have the same venom than, say, the Sex Pistols, I can safely say that they have a bit more of roughness going on than the average modern band and that is something worth celebrating–the modern Rock scene needs a bit more of that.

I will admit that one part that truly got me about this album was the fact that it has thick layers of guitar that just sound incredible with headphones; the production is top notch and that is another point to take into consideration when analyzing this album because it gives a little bit of balance to what is such a varied musical effort.

At the end of the day, Fitzsimon and Brogan’s Big Blue World is a pretty talented, varied and fascinating album that is worth having in your collection. If you are the kind of listener that likes Pop Rock, but also wants something a bit more musical, then this is the best choice for you.

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New Lyric Video From Top 25 Roots/Folk Artist James Lee Baker

The Colorado-based singer-songwriter has released the official lyric video for his New Music Weekly charting single, “Cowtown Blues.”

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2018 — Colorado roots/folk singer-songwriter and Top 25 FolkDJ radio chart artist, James Lee Baker has released the official lyric video for his current single, “Cowtown Blues.” The song is currently charting on the New Music Weekly country chart. Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usGG1wbZ7EY.

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ABOUT JAMES LEE BAKER: A classically trained musician, James Lee Baker fuses influences from acoustic singer-songwriters like David Mead, Ellis Paul, John Gorka, Gregory Alan Isakov, Bob Dylan, and Slaid Cleaves. He embraces open tunings to create an unconventional but welcoming sound and timbre to his playing. Trained briefly by Richard Gilewitz, a renowned fingerstyle guitar player, James Lee’s fingerstyle guitar playing is rich and melodic, pulling listeners into memorable motifs and atmospheres.

In 2017, Baker released a Texas-inspired full-length project called “Home Again.” Harnessing his experience in technology, Baker recruited talented studio session musicians, accessing performers from Los Angeles, Canada, The United Kingdom, and Denver. “Home Again” is a Country-flavored Americana album, rich with instrumentation like dobro, lap steel, fiddle, and harmonica.

In March, he released an EP of Folk/Americana songs called “The Canadian River.” The single of the same title placed #23 on the FolkDJ radio charts in April of 2018, and the song “Two Cageless Birds” went on to be selected for the John O’Hara Songwriting Performance Grant.

James has played at several prominent venues including the Whiskey A Go Go in Los Angeles, The Fox Theater in Boulder, and Swallow Hill and The Walnut Room in Denver.

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Canadian Melodic Rocker Cory M. Coons Performs On Daytime Ottawa

Ottawa resident Cory M. Coons performed his latest single, “Once Too Many, Twice Not Enough” on Rogers TV’s “Daytime Ottawa” on Monday, September 27th.

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 28, 2018  —

“Dude writes a solid tune and he plays them with all the passion, skill, and heart you’d hope to find” – Sleeping Bag Studios
“A Voice for the ages” – TunedLoud

“Timeless” – Indie Pulse Music

On Monday, September 27th, 2018, Ottawa, Ontario resident and melodic rocker, Cory M. Coons performed his latest single, “Once Too Many, Twice Not Enough” on Rogers TV’s “Daytime Ottawa.” The song appears on Coons’ recent album release, “The Long Road Home.” It was produced by multi-platinum producer Ron Nevison (Heart, Bad Company, Chicago, Damn Yankees, Survivor, Styx, Night Ranger.)

Watch Cory’s performance at www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qzBAzx8bn8.

Growing up in Eastern Ontario (South of Ottawa), Canada, Cory M. Coons has been performing, writing and recording music since age 13. In 2015, he was nominated at the “Producer’s Choice Honors”, (formerly Los Angeles Music Awards), in the “Rock Artist Of The Year” category. In 2014, Coons won the Producer’s Choice Honor for “Studio Album Of The Year” for his Independent EP “Share A Little Time.” Coons also received nominations for “Male Singer/Songwriter” and “Record Of The Year.”

Cory’s eclectic influences include a collection of genres like Melodic Rock and Roots-Rock, blended with hints of Country-Rock. He is a respected freelance guitar instructor in the local St. Lawrence Seaway Valley and at Rock My House Music Centre in Kemptville, ON. Cory has opened and performed alongside internationally recognized Canadian artists like April Wine, Kim Mitchell, Glass Tiger & David Wilcox.

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Ed Roman Talks About The “Red Omen” Concept In This Exclusive Interview

IMAAI: Congrats on your new music video, “Red Omen.” Tell us about the concept behind the song/video:

Ed Roman. Thank you so kindly for having me today and it’s a pleasure to be able to speak to you. Yes congratulations are in order for so many that have been involved in this amazing musical and video adventure.
When I originally wrote this song I had always foreseen it as an animated short. Even during the recording process it kept speaking to me.. animation animation animation…..
The album has been out for just over two years now and for almost the same amount of time I have been looking for somebody to bring to life the story of Red Omen. I tried a number of larger animation houses and even universities and colleges but didn’t seem to get any nibbles. I then started using a GIF on my social media pages that I loved from an animator in New York City Nelson Diaz. I reached out to him with an email and an MP3 and a copy of the lyrics and he fell in love with the song. In a very short period of time we conspired together to create a very original and unique video for this tune. In casting the same stone I also reached out to the dyslexia societies in Canada and the United States and this video will be part of fundraising campaigns to raise money for tutoring programs for kids in North America.

IMAAI: Is Rock Dead? Why, or why not?

Ed Roman. I know it’s only rock ‘n’ roll but I like it? Give me an R!!! I wonder what Buddy Holly would say.. Music is always going through an ever-changing existence as a result of who we are culturally spiritually intellectually and physically. Music is more like stones in a wall that I’ve been built from the foundation up. The foundation is important, the mortar is important and every single brick that is in the wall is what makes it strong. Including the builder, their hands and the tools that have forged this fortress of art that we have in front of us…. in our past and in our future. Rock ‘n’ Roll is alive and well in the hearts of those that love it enjoy it and always will be. No different then every genre that has ever existed for those that have fallen in love with it.

IMAAI: What is the single biggest challenge facing music artists today?

Ed Roman. I’d say one of the biggest challenges for music artist today is not the creation of art itself but making a business out of what we have created. There is a great deal of missing infrastructure in the system which has promoted a collapse. The old way that people could make a living from their craft is dormant and almost nonexistent.

IMAAI: Tell us about an Ed Roman live show. What should fans expect?

Ed Roman. I’m borderline human gargoyle 🗿 so I think that would make for an excellent stage performance that revolves around comedy musical prowess sensitivity and insanity. I’m more like a musical uncle that will make you laugh and then cry and perhaps even piss you off.. just like family..

IMAAI: What was the first album or single that you bought with your own money?

Ed Roman. The Beatles “ Let it Be “

IMAAI: Where in the world would you love to play, that you haven’t and why?

Ed Roman. I love playing at outdoor amphitheatres so Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado would be an epic location for a live show. Like epic🗿. Red Omen at Red Rocks..

IMAAI: Should musicians get involved in politics, including posting about their political beliefs? Why or why not?

Ed Roman. You could be opening up a whole can of worms… a new ball of wax however you want to slice it when it comes to talking about politics with me. I know far too much about crypto politics than most people and no longer spend my time in the frenzy of rabbit holes of red and blue or conservative versus libertarian conjecture. Music has always been a breeding ground for conceptual ideas when it comes to Socio-political concepts and change. The libretto of Figaro by Mozart was considered to be socially unbalanced and could create an uproar in the masses of Europe. Bob Dylan in the 1960s was considered a figurehead for the idea of epic change in society. Even artists today are asking these kinds of important questions about ourselves and the things that are around us. You will always here threads of political ideas that run through my music. Subtle at sometimes and others directly in your face. As far as I’m concerned once an artist is told what they can and can’t write about… we have lost everything..

IMAAI: Thanks for the fantastic conversation! Where can our readers find out more info about you?

Ed Roman. Thank you so kindly for having me and I really appreciate the opportunity to be able to talk about my craft.. Please visit my website at any given moment in time from anywhere on the planet earth at . Please follow all the information on the Facebook event page for the video Red Omen.

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Have a most amazing existence..

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After the untimely 2016 death of his father from cancer-related causes, Matt Westin decided to honor his father’s memory by walking away from a promising engineering career, to focus on his music, something his father had staunchly supported. Matt is an International Music and Entertainment Association nominee. He is #44 on the International Country Artists chart at www.countrymusicchart.net/1-7-april-2018.htm. His music is being played and charted on stations around the globe. Here is an exclusive interview with Matt Westin:

IMAAI: Congrats on the release of your album, “Legacy.” You’ve had 2 fantastic singles come from the album. What are your plans for a 3rd single, or a music video?
Matt Westin: Thank you. Michael Stover at MTS Management Group used is experience and expertise to choose the first 2 singles from my album, and I think they were great choices. If we decide to do a 3rd, I think there is still plenty to choose from and we’ll decide which one to go with when we get there. As for a music video, I have some ideas…

IMAAI: Is country music Dead? Why, or why not?
MW: No way. They say legends never die, so country can never die. The artists of the past are still being listened to today, and probably will be forever to some degree. As for today’s mainstream country music, I struggle to call it country music at all, but there are a lot of real country artists out there that, I believe, are turning the tide and bringing back the grit and style that made country music what it used to be and what it will be again. What you hear on the radio is only a small portion of the music being made today. I have faith that country will be great again. I hope to be a part of it!

IMAAI: What is the single biggest challenge facing music artists today?
MW: There are so many ways to get your music out there today, but that just means getting noticed in that ocean of music is even harder.

IMAAI: Tell us about a Matt Westin live show. What should fans expect? When will you be performing live?
MW: High energy, interactive, lighthearted fun, and real. When I perform, I always want the people to feel like they are part of it and I am connecting with them. I like to be myself and joke a bit and chat and let my personality come through. It’s more personable and relatable, I think.

IMAAI: What was the first album or single that you bought with your own money?
MW: I’m not sure, because that was a long time ago. My first album was an Elvis cassette my father gave me when I was about 3, and it blew me away. But I’d have to guess my first self-bought album was probably Queen or Aerosmith.

IMAAI: Where in the world would you love to play, that you haven’t and why?
MW: I think playing for the troops overseas would be the ultimate honor and thrill.

IMAAI: Should musicians get involved in politics, including posting about their political beliefs? Why or why not?
MW: Well, it’s still a free country, so musicians can say whatever they want. I personally don’t think it’s a great idea from a career standpoint, because it can be so divisive. But on the other hand, musicians can have a quite a large audience for spreading their message, so it can be very effective as well. It’s a two-edged sword. I think it’s a personal choice and it should always be.

IMAAI: Thanks for the fantastic conversation! Where can our readers find out more info about you?
MW: Thank you for having me. You can find me at www.mattwestin.com, where there are links to my Facebook page, my Twitter page, and Youtube page, as well as links to where you can find my music. My album “Legacy” is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and just about every online retailer and streaming service.

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Canadian Rockers Across The Board Declare “Rock Is NEVER Dead” In This Exclusive Interview

Canadian rockers, Across The Board, are a band of multi-instrumentalist musicians with over 500 Youtube videos, three original albums and a growing social media fanbase and live audience following. They seamlessly combine creative talents to push their pop-rock sounds to the edge of the rock ‘n roll envelope. With harmonious power vocals and catchy electric guitar riffs, Across The Board have been touring their new album “Sonic Boom” around Ontario, Canada. They are soon to launch their second coast to coast tour in December of 2018, traveling across the country from Toronto to Vancouver and back by rail. Then, an East coast of Canada as 2019 unfolds for the Toronto-based group.

Having won two gold-medal Global Music Awards for “Sonic Boom” (best album, best song), Across The Board is heading south to Dollywood to attend the Josie Music Awards Sept 8th, 2018 where they have been nominated for two awards (best album, best song) for their rock opera collection of story-telling tracks.

Congrats on the release of your album, “Sonic Boom.” Tell us about the concept behind the songs:

Across The Board: Thank you! The album was written as a rock opera—a collection of songs that together described a journey, tell a story from start to end. The story is of a small town girl who wants to take her music to the big city. She comes across some amazing folks and falls prey to some not-so-nice people along the way. The dream of making a big sound (a sonic boom) so that the world can hear her music is premise behind the title. The album paints a picture of hard knocks and chaotic good luck spattered with some sad moments –like playing to an empty bar (No Curtain Call) and amazing victories (Two Step).

Is Rock Dead? Why, or why not?

ATB: Are you nuts!? Rock is never dead. Rock in it’s purest form is the idea of pushing the envelope from jazz and blues and just letting lose-losing the convention, breaking the rules and bearing one’s soul, body, mind, blood, sweat and tears for fans to fell, taste, hear and live along with you. Rock songs like “Summer Of 69” (Bryan Adams), American Woman, Sympathy For The Devil, or Beatles’ “Back in The USSR” will never get old. There will always be a Springsteen, a Lenny Kravitz, a Mick Jagger, a Dave Grohl out there to inspire the kids to carry the rock flag through their own lives. I think rock is making a comeback in it’s original sense.

What is the single biggest challenge facing music artists today?

ATB: Being heard through the noise that is the internet. The internet is a friend and a foe to the independent artist. On one hand, it allows us to reach an audience who would have never heard is pre-internet. For unsigned bands, it allows us the vehicle through which we can build a massive fan base without the need for a label’s wallets or influence. In fact most labels won’t sign an artist these days without all that groundwork having been laid—almost making it easy for the label to capitalize on all the social media work and fanbase building that an unsigned artist would have done. On the other hand, it can be very difficult to be heard through the noise. Every kid and their buddies can make music with garage band and tablet these days. And all of those, many of them working projects, semi-completed test beats, or compilations documenting the progression of someone’s early musical journey are all fascinating, but the fans have to find a way to filter through all of that—much of it not what they are looking for—to get to the indie artist with the polished painstaking high quality track that he/she is trying to get to your ears. The trick is to understand who your audience is and put yourself directly in front of them! This takes time, thought, research and a lot of trial and error.

Tell us about an Across The Board live show. What should fans expect?

ATB: Our live full—band shows are exciting. We have 6 musicians on stage playing a variety of instruments and 2 backing vocalists who are amazing singers. We are energetic, often a bit crazy and always fun! We don’t use backing tracks, so what you hear, is what we are playing for you at the moment. We tend to use backgrounds to enhance the show where possible, and the occasional special effect when allowed.

Where in the world would you love to play, that you haven’t and why?

ATB: EUROPE! I would love to play a big European festival and reach a new audience of fans. It would be amazing to look into the distance and see the Eiffel Tower while playog on an outdoor stage somewhere in Paris!

Thanks for the fantastic conversation! Where can our readers find out more info about you?

ATB: Thankyou! Here are our social media and website links:

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Richard Lynch: “Country Music Is Not Dead!”

Richard Lynch is coming off a terrific string of hit singles from his breakout album, “Mending Fences.” His duet with Grammy Winner, Rhonda Vincent, “Back In Love Again” topped the airplay charts, along with his solo tracks, “Cut and Paste” and the recent release, “Country Music Isn’t Country Anymore.” We sat down with Richard, to talk about his album, the state of country music, and whether he thought artists should share their political beliefs.

Is country music Dead?

Richard Lynch: No Country Music is not dead! What I see is lots of people searching for the real country music, the traditional country music. The name has been labelled on different types and genres of music that aren’t really country. But people are hungering, looking for the traditional sound and with the internet and social media they can find it, and they then come out to a live event to hear what the long for. We have a huge audience for our music
today.

Congrats on the success of your album, “Mending Fences.” You’ve had some terrific successes in the singles. Any plans for another single from the album?

RL: Yes, we plan to release another song from the album soon.

What is the single biggest challenge facing music artists today?

RL: Getting airplay on mainstream outlets, mainly radio. Our music is well received and critically acclaimed but the only way to get mainstream airplay requires money to get it played. The internet has become the place to get
our music played, just getting to the audience from there is the challenge.

Tell us about a Richard Lynch live show. What should fans expect?

RL: A Richard Lynch Band live show is a group of dedicated musicians who have a huge respect and admiration for traditional country music and for the people who want to hear the music. You will hear some of my all time hero’s songs, you will hear our music and you will hear your favorites that you request! Our live show becomes a gathering of friends and family who love good traditional country music and camaraderie, we see people become friends from
attending our shows. At our barn where we have concerts we say Come for the barn, Stay for the music and Leave with a memory!

What was the first album or single that you bought with your own money?

RL: I think the first album I bought was a Waylon Jennings album; it had “Ain’t Living Long Like This” on it…a song I still perform in my live shows.

Where in the world would you love to play, that you haven’t and why?

RL: The Grand Ole Opry, because I have respect for the traditional country music and the traditional artists that made country music and the Grand Ole Opry the ultimate country music venue.

Should musicians get involved in politics, including posting about their political beliefs?

RL: I say no, because not all people that love country music don’t have the same beliefs or understand the other “side” of politics, it does not serve the music to alienate half the population.

Thanks for the fantastic conversation! Where can our readers find out more info about you?

RL: You can find me, the band and my music at www.richardlynchband.com. THANK YOU!

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Dallas Singer-Songwriter Clayton Morgan Tops iTunes Canada Chart

“Morgan appears to be on his way to soaring to new heights” – Markus Druery, Neufutur Magazine

“It’s been several days. It’s been several hours. It’s been a long time. I still have this song stuck in my head” – Gustave Carlson, Vents Magazine

“Clayton Morgan warms up his listeners with a hot and spicy track” – Mindy McCall, NoDepression Magazine

It’s been quite a summer for Dallas r&b/soul/dance singer-songwriter Clayton Morgan. His critically acclaimed single, “Taste For Love” were released on June 29th, 2018. The remixes and official music video dropped on July 16th. Since then, the video has been named as an Indie Best Videos Festival Selection, and the single has been racking up airplay, charting on the Airplay Today charts.

Now, one of the remixes, “Taste For Love (Deep House Remix)” has topped the iTunes Canada Electronic Songs chart. The track reached the pole position on Thursday, September 13th, ahead of releases by Thom Yorke, Major Lazer, and FatBoy Slim.

“Yes, monumental! Omg! This is great news!” said Clayton, upon hearing of his #1 status. “Thank you to all of the fans for supporting this track. What a blessing.”

“Taste For Love (Deep House Remix)” open.spotify.com/track/5BZtTm9M27ElhZQ4ktE0YX?si=_xkwwBzNTkeJ-tcC6kVKmQ

ABOUT CLAYTON MORGAN: Based in Dallas, TX, Clayton Morgan released his critically acclaimed single, “Taste For Love” back in June. The son of Four Sonics member, Eddie Daniels, Morgan has proven to be one of the most original and talented new artists to come out of the area, this year. Music played a big role in Clayton Morgan’s upbringing, both at home and at school. Clayton was regularly part of school musicals, choir groups and drama clubs. Outside of school, he always looked up to his father as his mentor and was also heavily influenced by a wide range of singers, including Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Prince, Madonna and Whitney Houston, to name a few. All of these ingredients combined, have no doubt, been the main contributing factor toward Clayton’s unique and authentic vocal style.

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