Starpainter exists in the carved out spaces between rock, country, and pop. Their upcoming debut record is representative of a modern era of alt-country: a two-step here, a ballad there, a radio-worthy chorus in between. On this release, they have constructed a narrative of beauty, love, fear, and loss without seeming either too sweet or sorrowful.

The band recently released new single “Wild Azaleas” – a rhythmic roots-rock track with twangy guitars and nostalgic melodies.

Like the rainforests from which their name derives, the steady beat of the west coast can be found within the sound of Carmanah. With one album behind them and one ahead, Carmanah is crafting a musical niche of their very own, a vintage blend of the intuitive and the technical seamlessly woven together by Laura Mina Mitic’s soulfully luminous vocals. The band’s new single, “Best Interests,” lies somewhere among roots, rock, and blues with a driving melody and lush instrumentation.

Iris, their forthcoming album is a natural evolution and a moody counterpoint to their debut. Recorded between the wild forests of B.C. and the concrete high rises of Brooklyn, Iris is a heartfelt offering, a tapestry of thoughtful stories for our time. Undulating rhythms and bountiful instrumentation create a rich sonic backdrop for driving melodies and potent lyricism. The first track ‘Mountain Woman’ shows rousing vocals layered atop of propulsive rhythms, a joyful assertion of feminine energy and natural power. Lead single ‘As I See You’ is one of the gentler songs on the album, a sultry composition that speaks of friendship and holding up the people you love while valuing what they love in you. It’s a track that carries a compassionate message; “By embracing those who love us, within ourselves we can find a sense of home and belonging in our own skin”, says Mitic, “By caring for the environment around us, we also care for ourselves.”

Chris Ning’s new single, “Dinosaurs,” is a danceable, upbeat pop track juxtaposed with dark lyrics.

Chris Ning is an alternative pop artist from Mississauga/Toronto who has been singing, writing and performing for the last 15 years. He is recognized for powerful and raw vocal expression, which mixed with opera training at Western University has created a unique sound. He released his first album, “Losing My Faith” in 2007 with a single by the same name played on Canadian mainstream radio and featured in a television placement.

Chris shares of “Dinosaurs”:
“I really enjoy songs that have very serious subject matter hidden within a fun danceable atmosphere. I wanted to attempt to capture the vibe of Prince’s 1999. Our fun twisted take on it was hookup like it’s the end of the world. Then we started pitching pickup lines and they all pointed to something tragically wrong with our world. The theme ended up very dark and mix that against the juxtaposition of the dance beat, you end up with my best version of a coping mechanism within a song.”

Chris’ latest project is about codependency and the extreme outcomes and circumstances of being reliant on external influence. The album is about facing the demons that we all live with and saying that it’s okay to be lost or unsure: to give into a moment, and be unapologetically you.

https://soundcloud.com/chrisning/dinosaurs-master/s-9v3pbpQKS1G

(Los Angeles, CA – April 24, 2020) Imagine Music has signed an exclusive global
distribution deal with Ingrooves Music Group, one of the world’s leading independent
marketing services and distribution companies.

The first releases under the new deal are scheduled for May 2020 and include
COZMIC, ELLE MEARS and LUKE METZLER, all represented by Imagine, which is
also a full service management company.

“Ingrooves has the kind of global footprint, best-in-class digital platform and deep
relationships to maximize opportunities around the world for our artists” said David
Waechter, founder and CEO of Imagine Music, in a statement.

With offices in New York, Nashville and Los Angeles, Imagine Music was established in
2002 and promotes its artists through development, management and digital
opportunities, as well as providing opportunities for them within the worlds of film and
television.

“David has built a next generation creative company in Imagine and we are excited to
be working closely with him and his team to create opportunities around the world for
his artists,” said Amy Dietz, EVP/GM of Ingrooves Music Group.