The Rhythm and Melody Room – “The song brings a soft and sweet sound, very and touching and romantic, it’s a deep and creative sound. The song has a lot of potential and creativity!”
The Melody and Flow Society – “With striking vocals and a clear identity, the instrumental brings delicate tones in the acoustic guitars and bass, with a standout section between 1:12 and 1:46, where the track becomes more engaging. The track shows potential for Alternative / Indie R&B, Adult Contemporary, and Pop Rap.”
Additional Artist/Song Information:
Artist Name: PTtheGospelSpitter
Song Title: Good News
Publishing: Jesatpeace/Serving the Peace
Publishing Affiliation: Other
Publishing 2: Ashante E. Stokes Music
Publishing Affiliation 2: Other
Album Title: Good News
Record Label: Serving The Peace
In 1999, computer science pioneer Ray Kurzweil published “The Age of Spiritual Machines,” positing that the super computers that were being developed at that time would eventually develop souls and the impact that would have on the future. A quarter century later, as we begin to comprehend the nature of A.I, borne of the legacy of Kurzweil’s predictions, producer/musician Evan Frankfort’s band The Spiritual Machines has embraced that narrative as a throughline for their band and new EP, Graviteasing. “The concept of backing up your brain into a hard drive and living in the cloud forever is not something that anybody really debates,” Frankfort asserts, mentioning the futurist and transhumanist figure as a major influence on his work. “They just debate on when it’s going to happen.” Drawing deeply from the rich ore of cinematic Rock like Pink Floyd, and pop prog (think Alan Parsons Project) Graviteasing builds on Frankfort’s sizable legacy in record production, film/TV scoring, and electronic and experimental sound design. Indeed, the big eared Frankfort has turned in outstanding work with Liz Phair, Pete Yorn, Plain White T’s, The Wallflowers, Warren Zevon, and many other industry greats.
“I’m not necessarily paying tribute but it’s in the fabric, right?” Frankfort says of his heroes including Peter Gabriel, Echo and The Bunnymen, Ultravox, and the Replacements. “I took 30 years to actually embrace that sound, in the context of making a record.” Indeed, Graviteasing goes many steps beyond any sort of pastiche; it’s a looking glass into Frankfort’s philosophical, technological, anxieties and yearnings. The music and radio world are now in for a thrill as The Spiritual Machines “Control Is An Illusion” (Would Work Sound) takes flight.
Additional Artist/Song Information:
Artist Name: Spiritual Machines
Song Title: Control Is An Illusion
Publishing: Evan Frankfort /Spiritual Machines Music
Publishing Affiliation: SESAC
Album Title: Control Is An Illusion
Record Label: Would Work Sound
Record Label:
Would Work Sound
Radio Promotion:
National Record Promotion
Larry Weir
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larry_weir@sbcglobal.net
I was born in the UK and spend much of my time now in Nashville, Tn. Rightly named as Music City, Nashville is home to some of the greatest musical talent in the world. I wanted to be there to soak up the history of this amazing place and write songs that I hoped would be milestones in my musical journey.
A few years ago, after failing to get any cuts, I discovered a great company called Loggins Promotions and decided to release some of my songs, promoted by Loggins.
Things started to change for me right away. I’ve been nominated 3 years in a row by New Music Magazine for awards. Last year, 2023, I won AC Breakthrough Artist Award and this year 2024, I have been nominated for 4 different awards.
As a writer, I believe that your best work is always ahead of you, and that if you strive to make yourself, the best writer you can be, then you have succeeded. Don’t let your song out until you have given it everything. Regardless of what happens in the future, if you create and get your stuff out there to the best of your ability, you have done it. Got there. What fate has in plans for us and our creations, we don’t know. But, hey! It’s a hell of a ride!
Additional Artist/Song Information:
Artist Name: John Jurney
Song Title: Sowin’ Seeds
Publishing: Most Likely Music
Publishing Affiliation: Other
Album Title: Most Likely Music
Record Label:
Akron Ohio native Victor Newman was introduced to the music scene in the 80’s as a DJ. In 1993 he continued to be an iconic turntable master but ventured into the creative world of production guided by the skillful insight of veteran producers Norman Whitfield Sr. (Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and Rare Earth) and David “DCX” Cochrane (Lionel Richie, The Commodores and Paula Abdul). His production talents lead him to work with a large array of artist from the Four Tops to Snoop Dogg, Flo-Rida, to many other well-known artist in many diverse genres from Hip Hop, Pop, soul and even Jazz. From 2012-present Victor Moved to Tokyo Japan. With a short hiatus Victor set out to build his third Studio Funtime Productions. Victor soon met his current Partner Jonathan Underdown. After partnering up with Jon in 2014, they finally had the chance to build Funtime Productions in 2018. Victor is currently the President of Funtime productions an indie label that has collaborated with a few of the leading artist in the industry In Tokyo, Japan. Victor had become a chief surgeon in the studio. His focus on detail and thirst for new challenges started early on in his career when he built his first studio in Hollywood in 2004. Victor is a walking contradiction influenced by the Motown, New Jack Swing, R&B and Hip Pop melodies of his childhood. Mentored by legends like Norman Whitfield SR, the Ohio native prides himself most on eclecticism and going against the grain. Victor has devoted himself to combining hip hop, soul and rock & roll into a new genre of sound he calls Power Music. He is currently focusing his efforts on expanding the Funtime repertoire by fusing world music with contemporary heat. With the release of “No Pain” (Funtime) the music world is about to explode with the sounds and wonder of Victor Newman.
Additional Artist/Song Information:
Artist Name: Victor Newman
Song Title: No Pain
Publishing: Hit Instinct Music Group
Publishing Affiliation: BMI
Album Title: No Pain
Record Label: Blue Bridge Entertainment
