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An energetic explosion of music with soaring vocals, progressively intensifying guitar riffs, memorable bass lines, and a driving drumbeat only scratches the surface of “YAAPOM (You Are A Part Of Me)”. As layers of pleasing tones are gradually stacked, the listener is skillfully lead down an adrenaline infused pathway of time, painted with the sound of what only could be described as YAAPOM. However, an unavoidable question will eventually approach, “What really is YAAPOM?” The emotive orchestra of vibration is evidence enough to show it can’t just be an acronym. To find the answer, we may have to dive into the history of this up-and-coming group. Initially, Absolute Phase was formed in 2019 with Zak Johnson, lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter, at the helm accompanied by Matt Storey on bass and background vocals, Andrew Kolb on drums and background vocals, and Ismael Escalante on lead guitar and background vocals. The group started making waves when they began getting radio airti...

Yusef Vestle a.k.a. Halo is a multi-dimensional recording artist, rapper and entrepreneur based in Georgia. The talented creative originally from Los Angeles is also an accomplished music producer and studio engineer with a diverse assortment of hip-hop/R&B tracks to his name. As CEO of his own publishing company Yvha Music / Yvha Multi-Media Group LLC, Yusef is a completely self-contained and independent artist. He is actively seeking to deliver a unique brand of hip-hop by utilizing his talent and experiences in providing a musical source of positivity to the genre, particualrly, in a period where a significant number of tracks which tout negativity seem to flourish and have commercial success. As a self-described "perfectionist", Yusef brings his vision to light in a bona fide way on his new release titled "Ply This". The track is a definitive game-changer in the rap/hip-hop industry and we're excited to share our thoughts on it today. "Ply This...

Cat Elliott is an eclectic recording artist, songwriter and producer who has penned a heartfelt and gripping tribute to the late legendary songstress Amy Winehouse with her latest release titled "All Your People". "All Your People" encompasses Cat's signature style which incorporates a crafty musical fusion of pop, folk, indie and acoustic elements. Cat explains her inspiration to write such a stirring tribute to Amy: Well, it was just such a sickening shock when Amy died...being so young, with so much going for her and so many people (including myself) who truly adored her, and were inspired by her. Perhaps it hit so hard because I'm an artist too. I felt moved to honor her memory, and let her soul know that her people still love her and miss her! It just felt important to me. Cat conveys these genuine emotions and intent behind the song magnificently through an engaging lyricism. "All Your People" is brilliantly written from the perspective of C...

TheTonP is a 24 year-old rapper originally from Beaufort, South Carolina and now based in the valley of California. The multi-faceted recording artist, who is also a painter and tattoo artist, has honed his craft as a rapper for 14 years now and his immense skill set has been on full display on a variety of boommode releases over the past couple of years such as "Not Sorry" and "45" . Today we're going to talk about his latest release fittingly titled "24" which was released last week on the rapper's 24th birthday. "24" is an upbeat hip-hop track incorporating a melodic array of pop-rock elements as a winding guitar drives the lead rhythm of the instrumental, accompanied by a resounding bass line. The combination of these elements forms a distinct sound that is sure to make you gravitate to the track right from the opening guitar riff. TheTonP in studio - 24 TheTonP delivers a tremendous vocal performance over the eclectic instrumentati...

Let’s face it. We love Adele. We love divorce albums. And let’s face it. We’re excited for 30 .  Recently the fifteen-time Grammy winner released a snippet of her new hit, “Easy On Me,” during a Live Session on her Instagram, but it wasn’t until last Thursday that the full song was released. Within the course of last weekend, the music video hit over 68 million views on Youtube with a play number over of 58,000,000 on Spotify — just enough to get us through till November 19th when the album is said to be released.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3ASj1L6_sY https://open.spotify.com/track/0gplL1WMoJ6iYaPgMCL0gX?si=29c12886a7184bc5 What’s the album about? “Divorce, babe, divorce.”  It was during an Instagram Live session that she revealed the central theme of her new album when asked by a viewer. She replied, “Divorce, babe, divorce,” leaving little to no room for misinterpretation as she also revealed the journey she’s had creating the album. She stated:  “I’ve learned a lot of blister...

While many other 14-year-olds can find themselves nervously transitioning from senior youths to junior adults, Canadian pop and musical theatre artist Anna Goldsmith is here to say she’s in their corner with this, her dazzling new debut single, “Shine” — available now. Having penned it while still only 13 at the time, the Barrie-area artist also worked with fellow songwriter Jennifer Simpson and multi-JUNO Award winning and Platinum-selling producer, musician, and composer Chris Birkett (Led Zeppelin, Sinead O’Connor, Sting, Buffy Sainte-Marie) to bring the sparkling song to life. https://open.spotify.com/track/0Omm5HAxlbrsOqxN1rIEpk?si=a550a8e101da4d6d Having splashed onto the music scene with a polished readiness, the multi-instrumentalist credits her established and talented tenure in the theatre world; Goldsmith has 13 stage musicals notched, and also appears in the forthcoming indie short slated for the upcoming film fest circuit, Sara Snow and the Seven Dancers. It was among thes...

Coming October 25, 2021, the David Bowie Estate will launch Bowie 75, a year-long celebration marking David Bowie’s 75th birthday. The celebration will begin with the opening of two curated experiential pop-up shops. One will be in London at the site of the earliest confirmed Ziggy Stardust sighting, and one will be in his adopted hometown where Bowie created his final album ★ (“Blackstar”). For a very limited window previewing October 25, 2021, 75 days before Bowie's January 8th birthday. The pop-ups will run through late January 2022. Bowie 75 locations will be up and running at 14 Heddon Street -- the London location famous from The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, and 150 Wooster Street — steps away from Bowie’s longtime downtown New York City neighborhood. The pop-ups will offer visitors a unique and immersive career-spanning deep dive into the sound and vision of David Bowie. Bowie 75 Features - Immersive audio and HD video screening rooms in partner...

Hey everybody, hope you're enjoying your weekends! In the latest installment of our Interview Series, we have the pleasure of bringing to you the immensely talented and visionary recording artist Aiela Angela . Read on to learn more about her career, current projects, background and inspiration behind her music. Enjoy! - Hi Aiela, Welcome to StreamLINE! Thank you for taking some time out to speak with us about your artistry and music career. We’re looking forward to our audience learning more about you. Thanks again. We appreciate it! - Please tell us a bit about your background, where you’re from etc.  I am a singer-songwriter from the Philippines. I believed I was born to be a musician. I've been singing since I was two years old. As a child, I was always interested in playing instruments, and when I was 14 years old, I was able to learn how to play the guitar through YouTube. I began writing songs when I began to experience intense emotions. My songs are usually inspired by...

News Provided By: Olivia Rayner Songwriter and vocalist Desmon Myers prepares to reveal his long-awaited debut album, Shadowdancer. Lyrically impassioned and sonically inviting, the Shadowdancer album is set to be released alongside the visuals to the lead single, ‘Shadows’ directed by David Nobles. This final single acts as the centrepiece and the glue that ties the whole album together by providing context behind the deeper meaning of the overall project. If previous Desmond Myers’ tracks have felt like the singer was opening his closet for all to see, ‘Shadows’ is the grand finale of that character arc. Where tracks like ‘Playing with Fire’, which earned the singer his first million streams, felt like Desmond was taking us on a journey through his battle with temptation, and ‘Real Man’ gave a bitingly honest critique of the insidious masculinity he inherited from his upbringing, ‘Shadows’ is the final thrilling chapter on this voyage of self-discovery. Shrouded in dark, mysterious a...

Rising singer, songwriter and producer Nana Razaia has unveiled her brand-new single, “It’s Already Yours”, which is accompanied by a colourful and vibrant music video directed by Reko. The single is taken from Nana’s newly released EP, Como Água. Hailing from Brockton, Massachusetts, and now based in LA, the independent artist already made a huge impression when she arrived on the scene back in 2018 with debut single “Spill” and has now elevated her sound to even greater heights with this latest release. Having had a keen interest in music since her childhood, Nana showcases her range of talent on “It’s Already Yours”, with the track highlighting her silky vocals, clever songwriting and insanely addictive melodies. “If you want me, you know where to find me – I’m always running through your head”, she playfully sings on the catchy hook, which will easily be fixed in everyone’s head after one listen. Speaking about the new release, Nana says, “Interestingly enough, ‘It's Already Yo...

Acacia Grace defines herself as "the perfect example of a modern woman in the music industry". The multi-talented singer, songwriter and poet has developed an eclectic artistry which has spawned a music creativity that she has flourished in. Influenced by such acclaimed artists as Maysa, Leelah James, Lalah Hathaway, and Rachelle Ferell, Acacia's music appeals to a multitude of listeners across a wide variety of styles and genres. Acacia has brilliantly crafted a sound which blends elements of soul, R&B and jazz with an infusion of blues that distinguishes her sonically from many other recording artists in today's music industry. She showcases this sound vividly on "Old Time Blues", a warm and engaging track off of her debut EP, Vulnerable in which she displays a keen ability to seamlessly combine the sounds of classic and contemporary music. “I wanted to make contemporary, soul with a little old school music to identify with my generation as well as t...

Inspired by such hip-hop legends as Notorious B.I.G. and Wu-Tang Clan, up and coming rapper DnD Nic is carving a unique niche for himself in the music industry. The rapidly rising recording artist from Staten Island, New York began his music journey at the ripe age of 12 when he first started writing. From these early experiences DnD Nic developed a penchant for writing infectious tunes and relatable narratives which he showcases in living color on his latest release "Smack". "Smack" is a certified banger track that's driven by a minimalist instrumental containing the distinct sounds of a brilliantly layered clap snare drum and a pulsating bass line that's sure to rattle any sound system with its pounding low end. DnD complements the standout production exceptionally well as he delivers a vocal performance that features him dropping an impeccable flow throughout the song. It not only displays his top notch lyricism and injection of clever wordplay but also t...

Hey StreamLINE World! In the latest edition of our Interview Series, we had the pleasure of chopping it up with multi-dimensional recording artist, singer and producer Willis Love . Read on to learn more about his career, projects and future works on the horizon. Enjoy! - Hi Willis, thank yo u for taking the time to speak with us at StreamLINE! We’ve featured some of your music in the past and look forward to our audience getting a closer look into your artistry and career. - Please tell us a bit about your background, where you’re from etc.  I’m from Brooklyn, New York, born & raised. - What were your early music influences? My earlier influences were Michael Jackson , Jagged Edge, Ginuwine, Mavado & Dru Hill. - What would you say was the defining moment or point in your life when you decided to pursue music professionally? When I was younger I was producing riddims for dancehall compilations. I used to always record music and hold it until one day I played it for sister and ...

The widely anticipated Coachella  Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach Festival have made a surprising announcement that they will no longer require full vaccination to attend their scheduled events in 2022. Festival attendees now have the option of either providing results of a negative Covid-19 test (taken within 72 hours of the event) or showing proof of full vaccination. The reversal in vaccination policy contradicts the initial full vaccination policy mandate established by concert giant AEG, the owners of Goldenvoice which is the promoter of both festivals. AEG initially announced its policy in August, that it would require full proof of vaccination to events from concert goers as well as staff beginning October 1, however, the company has reversed its course after reevaluating the current landscape. Will this move from such major events set a precedent going forward for other popular festivals or even larger concert arenas and venues? Stagecoach announced the new policy...

As we know it, the music industry is still male-dominant when it comes to holding leadership. However, that does not mean the chances and opportunities are limited to these powerful women. 1. Marlene Tsuchii Tsuchii’s agency career began when she worked for Reebok during the summer and sponsoring the Amnesty International tour. There she linked up with William Morris, who made her agent for a company. As CAA’s co-head of international touring for over 20 years, Tsuchii is known for her successful bookings for Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and many more beloved artists. She has also held events like Damon Albarn’s virtual band, Gorillaz, for their Demon Dayz festival in 2017. 2. Julissa “Trophy” Bartholomew She is known as a senior director in A&R for the company Interscope Records. Her career started with her pursuit of becoming a media journalist. Her peak of exposer is when she recorded the rapper Fabolous, at the Powerhouse 2013, the annual hip-hop co...

In a world that throws endless content in your face, discovering new artists can be an easy yet ironically daunting task. But worry not, for I have curated a five song playlist of new releases that have caught my unadulterated love and attention. While these songs have a slow-tempo, their rich melodic tunes and playful elements make them a must-save to anyone's library. 1.) “Atlantis (Feat. Phoebe Bridgers)” by Noah Gundersen https://open.spotify.com/track/4Lp2SmcFyyMiWzfsDV2Qzh?si=995904e75f14401b The first song in queue is “Atlantis (Feat. Phoebe Bridgers)” by Noah Gundersen that is also featured on his album, A Pillar of Salt . Both artists, who collaborated on a mashup remix mashup of each one of their songs (“Killer + The Sound”), strike again with their renown soothing voices to sing in this beautiful somber masterpiece. While the song, containing atmospheric soundscapes with a gentle acoustic guitar riff and piano chords accompanied with a soft beat, the lyrics contain a hea...

Thomas Maxwell is a budding singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist out of Los Angeles. The dynamic creative has just released his debut single "Stop and Go" which is off his upcoming EP titled moods that is set for release in November. "Stop and Go" is a spectacular track that touches on the roller coaster of emotions and circumstances that arise during the course of a relationship. Thomas conveys the theme and concept of the song exceptionally well with a resounding and expressive vocal performance. His vocals are lucid and project the sentiment of the song to a tee. The song's instrumentation is driven by a dazzling piano melody which is perfectly designed with a tasteful reverb or slight delay that adds an ambient dimension to the song. "Stop and Go" also boasts an ear-catching, soulful, jazzy guitar riff that draws you in with its infectious groove. It exhibits Thomas' advanced skills as a musician and arranger. A funky bass l...

Cat Calabrese is a rising pop vocalist and songwriter based in Cleveland, Ohio. She released her debut single earlier this year in March (produced by the co-producer of Machine Gun Kelly's 2020 viral hit "In These Walls" ) and has since dropped a string of ear-catching singles. Among those singles, the talented recording artist has recently released an introspective and wholehearted song titled "Psycho Therapy" (released September 24) which showcases Cat's expressive songwriting skills and emotive vocal delivery. "Psycho Therapy" touches on "the stages of grief following the end of a deceitful relationship"1 and the disjointed range of emotions that the failed romance can cause. These feelings can range from a proud defiance to pure despair. Cat Calabrese Cat captures the relatable theme of 'Psycho Therapy" magnificently through her revealing and passionate lyricism. Her words depict an inner turmoil and eventual path to self-d...

Pixellay is a 17-year old rapidly emerging electronic music producer, songwriter, DJ and remixer out of Birmingham, Alabama. The young sensation whose real name is Landon Friedman, possesses a dynamic creativity that is driven by his passion for both music and technology. These coexisting passions help Pixellay formulate a distinct sound and production catalog teeming with a variety of vibrant EDM, electronic pop, future house, and tropical house tracks. Pixellay continues this formula of success on his latest release titled "Talk to Me". "Talk to Me" is a lively EDM, electro pop track that carries all the elements of an electronic infused song that is sure to resonate with music listeners across the globe. The production is stupendous as Pixellay creates a radiant soundscape that displays his musicianship and keen ear for sound design. The instrumentation jumps out at you with an impressive blend of rhythm and melody yet has a potent, bold presence. The dazzling in...

Mezmah is a rapper based in the United Kingdom and originally from Nairobi, Kenya. The versatile recording artist whose style also flows into areas in the R&B space has distinguished himself from the typical rapper with his distinct vocal tone and cadence. We're going to touch on two of his single releases we had the pleasure of reviewing titled "Nairobbery" and "Soul Searching". "Nairobbery" is an upbeat, fast paced track that Mezmah describes as sort of a tribute to his birthplace of Nairobi. The song is driven by a vibrant vocal performance by Mezmah in which he capitalizes on a vocal delivery that commands presence with its unique timbre and expressiveness. Mezmah displays his lyrical dexterity as he flows along the hard-edged instrumental with precision and a melodic undertone. Listen to Nairobbery Nairobbery Listen to Nairobbery on Spotify. Mezmah · Song · 2021. "Soul Searching" is a track off of Mezmah's recent album release B...

Arriving a full decade after his last LP (2011’s ‘To The Point’), ‘Origins’ - releasing Oct 1, is the third album from UK artist Rob ‘Activa’ Stevenson. On the surface ‘Origins’ origin story is a relatively straightforward one. “Its main theme, states Activa is to re-represent the music I grew up with. Throughout ‘Origins’ production I always knew I wanted the release to work in a dual capacity. Both as a traditionally laid out artist album, that someone could move in & out of as their mood takes, but also as something that could be experienced mixed, as a start-through-finish one. The structure of that version on the release is highly representative of the music compilations I listened to, and was inspired by in my youth”, Rob says. This though is only half its story. It’s the motivation behind the motivation that makes ‘Origins’ that much more intriguing (and arguably even unique). Essentially, for Stevenson the album is something of a do-over - a go-around or perhaps even ‘a sec...

Christine Nguyen is a singer-songwriter creative from Portland, Oregon. Her versatile music stylings range from lo-fi R&B to contemporary pop. With such an eclectic musical palette, it's no surprise that Christine's musical inspirations range from Fleetwood Mac to Michael Jackson. Today, we're going to speak on her latest single titled "let me grow" which captures the essence of her wide-ranging sound. Christine describes the background and theme of the new single as follows: "let me grow" is a lighthearted song about the beginning stages of getting to know somebody, the lyrics are asking the other person if they are going to contribute to my betterment and growth a a human being or if their intentions are to play games. Christine Nguyen The soundscape of "let me grow" is mellow and laid back as a melodic bright piano layered with ambient chord progressions set the tone and mood of the song. Christine conveys the song's powerful theme v...

What are the best and biggest Spotify playlists in 2021? Look no further! We're bringing you a list of the 20 best playlists on Spotify based on the amount of followers as of today, October 6, 2021. Spotify continues its dominance as the world's most popular audio streaming subscription service  with almost 370 million users and about 165 million premium subscribers. So it's no surprise when you see how these playlists below generate such a massive following in the millions. Here are the Best 20 Playlists on Spotify in 2021: RANKPLAYLIST NAMEFOLLOWERSGENRE(S)1 Today's Top Hits 29,701,651Pop, Dance Pop2 Top 50 - Global 16,350,414Pop, Latin, Top Lists3 Rap Caviar 14,128,564Rap, Hip-Hop4 ¡Viva Latino! 11,314,776Reggaeton, Latin5 Baila Reggaeton 10,322,768Reggaeton, Latin6 Songs to Sing in the Car 9,922,459Pop7 All Out 00s 9,594,910Pop8 Rock Classics 9,472,816Rock9 All Out 80s 8,916,815Rock, Pop10 Beast Mode 8,392,094EDM, Dance Pop11 Lofi Fruits Music 7,421,994Lo-Fi12 All ...

Pretty Mean is a budding rap artist out of New York City who is poised to make a splash in the music industry. The Bronx-born, Manhattan resident characterizes his music as "therapeutic". Pretty Mean explains his versatile style as the following: His “swagga music” has so much feeling in it that he believes it will help the listener feel good and release their anger. Rapping lyrics and making songs is something he has grown to love and enjoy over the years. “It’s like any other hobby that is fun to do. Source : Pretty Mean The talented recording artist channels that love of music and emerging talent into his latest release titled "Talk About You" featuring G-Unit's Uncle Murda , who hails from Brooklyn. (l - Uncle Murda, r- Pretty Mean) "Talk About You" is a cautionary tale that touches on the underhanded nature of many people. They're going to talk about how you came up, as you ascend on the way up and the same on your way down. Simply, people wi...