Released December 3rd, Chris Pastore’s brand new single “Yearbook Quotes” is a catchy, upbeat Country rock song. 

It is the second single release from Baltimore based singer-songwriter Pastore, who has been writing and recording music for some 25 years with various bands throughout the USA. 

“Yearbook Quotes” tells a story of a man who is lonely, down on his luck, drinking  but not taking heed of anybody’s advice. He is still having fun! Rhythmic percussion, upbeat guitar with steel pedal effects (Dave Hadley).and an overall clean musical sound. 

Pastore says: 

“Music like life can sometimes get a little too heavy, (ie 2020), We needed a song to take the edge off a bit, something to laugh at, something to celebrate, call it for what it is, a party singalong.  Sure people went a little bat SH$% crazy during covid, and hence the idea for yearbook quotes!  A whimsical play on words, innuendo, a little hypocrisy and good old fashioned fun!”

And fun is what Yearbook Quotes portrays. There is a solid rhythm together with groove and a classic country sound. Not forgetting, Pastore’s clear vocals which are somewhat reminiscent of artists such as John Mayer or Dave Matthews. 

Pastore started on piano as a young boy, moving on to guitar later at school and then joined a local group “Fat Apple,” touring the US from 99-2001. “Turn The Music Up Loud” is his first solo album in more than 10 years, and was carefully created together and recorded at Wrightway Studios. 

“this album has far surpassed all of my expectations and invigorated my passion for songwriting and performance.”  

Be sure to listen to “Yearbook Quotes”, and Pastore’s new album, coming soon. 

Stay current with everything Chris Pastore on his website http://www.chrispastoremusic.com/ and on his social media channels Facebook and Instagram. 

Music is available for streaming on Soundcloud , Spotify and You tube Music. 

Midnight Nightmare is back at it again with their heavy-hitting new single and video “Fear & Apathy,” which will strike you to your very core. The track is taken off their latest release Corrosive Hate EP/Remix Album.

“This song is simply about the horrors and bleakness of living in a dying world. A world where you feel alienated from and have apathy for any hope of change or restoration, progress, or belonging.” – Midnight Nightmare

Midnight Nightmare is an industrial metal group created by Angel Nightmare that originated in Atlanta, Georgia, and now hails from Los Angeles, California. With the new iteration of the band, they have brought to life a heavier sound that brings in elements of black metal, death metal, and deathcore. Alongside these elements that bring in infectious industrial electronic synthesizers, brooding strings, and choirs which help to set the backdrop for their music as a whole. Midnight Nightmare also brings a ferocious performance, with eye-catching horror influenced aesthetics, and diehard, dedicated fans to each and every show.

For fans of Dir en grey, Motionless in White, 3teeth Youth Code, Dawn of Ashes (Krock & Angel are also in this band), Cradle of Filth, Ghostemane, Poppy,  Nine Inch Nails, The Browning, Rammstein, Ministry, Code Orange and Combichrist, Midnight Nightmare will not disappoint for your Metal cravings.

“Fear & Apathy,” was composed, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Angel Nightmare. The video was directed by Eric A Zimmerman and Angel Nightmare. It was edited by Zimmerman who also did the cinematography alongside Angela Izzo. The accompanying video reveals the essence of the band bringing enticing imagery which carries throughout. The group does most of their own props and set design, and makeup for each show and video. Zimmerman was also the director for Nine Inch Nails “Down In It” & “Head Like a Hole” music videos.

Midnight Nightmare’s “Fear & Apathy” is out December 5, 2021, and dive into their new album Corrosive Hate EP/Remix Album out now via Spotify.

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Marcus King, Chad Gamble, Lamar Williams, Jr., Audley Freed, and Jimbo Hart Are Jamming With Him on Volume.com to Celebrate

Live Stream Concert to Commemorate & Celebrate Gregg’s Birthday 

Benefiting The American Heart Association & The Allman Brothers Band Big House Museum

“In celebration of Gregg Allman’s birthday, Instrumenthead Live and Volume.com, will stream Peter Levin & Friends performance to benefit the American Heart Association and The Allman Brothers Band Big House Museum in Macon, GA

“Thank you to all my family, friends, fans, and extended music community for your overwhelming love and support during my recovery from my emergency heart transplant.  I hope you all enjoy this show. I feel there is no better way to say thank you to you all than sharing the gift of music. – Peter Levin

Livestream Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, December 8th, 2021

Time: 7 PM CT / 8 PM EST

Where To Stream: www.volume.com/instrumentheadlive

Tickets: FREE (Donations will be accepted during the stream)

With: Marcus King, Chad Gamble, Lamar Williams, Jr., Audley Freed, and Jimbo Hart

Peter Levin, longtime organist for The Gregg Allman Band and Blind Boys of Alabama, has 

gone through an unbelievable and traumatic ordeal a few weeks ago, having undergone a last-minute, unplanned heart transplant in Nashville. Due to this massive surgery, he must take time to rehab and recover, which means no touring for the foreseeable future and an immense number of medical bills. The entire jam scene has been generous in helping with his recovery fund on GoFundMe.

Annie Thornhill, Executive Director of The American Heart Association Nashville, commented, “Stories like Peter’s give so much hope for a healthier future for everyone. We are so grateful for survivors like Peter who are willing to share their story to help spread awareness of the mission of the American Heart Association.”

“Last Spring we put together an online virtual concert festival called The Revealed Concert Series to promote my upcoming book, INSTRUMENTHEAD REVEALED. For one of the sets we put a band together, which consisted of Peter Levin, Jimbo Hart, Chad Gamble and Lamar Williams Jr. I told Peter since we had all these guys in the room maybe he should try to get Audley Freed to come in and do another set of Allman Brothers music. The result of Audley showing up is what you’re about to see in this stream. I am so proud we are able to release this video and it means so much more now after everything that Peter has gone through. This show truly is a celebration of life!” said Michael Weintrob.

Greg Nacron of Volume.com adds, “We could not be more thankful and excited to distribute such a special show. With so much happening in the world right now, Volume.com is committed to sharing positive content like this with the planet. We’re huge fans of Peter’s music and all the players that are part of this incredibly kind benefit.”

“It’s truly an honor to be able to be a part of such a special night of music for an incredible cause,” adds Chris Pizzolo of Immediate Family Records.

About Volume.com

Volume is a new live streaming platform dedicated to helping musicians of all stripes to bring their music to fans with a seamless and collaborative interface.

About American Heart Association

From humble beginnings, the AHA has grown into the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. A shared focus on cardiovascular health unites our more than 40 million volunteers and supporters as well as our more than 2,800 employees. The AHA has invested more than $4.8 billion in research, making us the largest not-for-profit funding source for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease research next to the federal government

About Peter Levin

Peter currently runs his recording studio in Brooklyn, called Moon Palace NYC, where he has worked with Public Enemy, Korn, Train, The Beastie Boys, Gym Class Heroes, and The Blind Boys of Alabama. In 2014, Peter received a Platinum record for his collaboration with Train on the album “Save Me, San Francisco,” and in 2012, a Gold record for his collaboration with Gym Class Heroes. 

About Allman Brothers Band at The Big House Museum

The Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House is the #1 most visited tourist destination by Trip Advisor with patrons coming from all around the world to Macon, GA annually. The house, now a museum and venue space, was once where members of The Allman Brothers Band, their families, friends and roadies lived, worked and played from 1970 to 1973. More than a museum, The Big House is an experience showing what it looked and felt like when the band lived there. Their collection of ABB memorabilia and artifacts is the most extensive in the world.

About Michael Weintrob

Since the beginning of his career Michael Weintrob has been photographing musicians in live, studio and location settings for a range of magazines, record labels and corporate clients. He has shot thousands of artists, mastering the art of telling stories and expressing emotion through his camera. He has also spearheaded numerous fund-raising efforts for musical causes. His passion project INSTRUMENTHEAD has been in development for over 20 years. During the 2020 pandemic, he launched the INSTRUMENTHEAD LIVE streaming concert series from his studio to raise funds for out of work musicians. He currently lives and works in Nashville.

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Michael Weintrob – https://www.instagram.com/michaelweintrob • https://twitter.com/weintrobphoto 

American Heart Association – https://www.instagram.com/american_heart • https://twitter.com/American_Heart 

Volume – https://www.instagram.com/volume •  https://twitter.com/GetOnVolume 

Christian Parker comes alive with “Every Passing Mile,” the most recent release for the artist this year from his forthcoming album of the same name. While he started writing it as a road song, it became an allegory about an addiction and a vision of a woman a traveler sees as he passes every coming mile.

Watch “Every Passing Mile” here:

Connect with Christian Parker via:

www.christianparker.com

https://www.instagram.com/christianparkersongs/

https://www.facebook.com/christianparkersongs

Christian Parker says this of “Every Passing Mile”:

It started out as an American road song, but Every Passing Mile ended up telling a very different story.  As it weaves through a haunting soundscape of minor chords and swirling harmonies, and images of man “counting wires and poles along the pine”, the tale begins to come into focus: a man forced onto the road, driven by a sense of desire he can’t escape. As he brings us into the chorus by stating “I see her with every passing mile”, the title’s music video introduces an evocative “woman in white”, a figure which follows him throughout his journey.

In equal measures of melodic color and rhythmic flair, Christian’s dazzling collection of songs have been warming the hearts of listeners over the past 3 and a half decades. By pivoting his lyricism around emotion, tension, and hope, Parker has carved out a sound that constantly keeps the listener craving more, with songs that elegantly weave through a tapestry of pensive acoustic and chiming electric guitars with unforgettable hooks. Acting as a musically minded watchman on the wall, Christian Parker centers the themes and stories of his productions around the events and stories of others, while also honing in his wordplay around the human condition. He speaks to the trials, tribulations and victories we encounter in everyday life, and to the complexities of relationships, whether in the form of loss or appreciation.

In recent years he has worked with producer Louie Hurwitz; Woodstock Records who most notably performed in The Band with Levon Helm. Christian’s efforts as lead guitarist in the Waydown Wailers helped take their 2018 release of Backland Blues to number 42 on The Roots Music Report. The band has been a supporting act for Lady A, Charlie Daniels, Jarrod Niemann, and The New Riders of the Purple Sage – to name a few. Now an artist on SubCat Records, Christian is co-producing with engineer Ron Keck on his newest project Every Passing Mile and Best Kept Secret, a collection of previously unreleased material spanning the last two decades.

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “NATURAL”

LISTEN TO THE FULL EP “NATURAL”

We’ve got something to celebrate! South Korean singer and songwriter GSoul released his English EP today on all digital streaming platforms via Warner Music Korea. Following a brief hiatus, the soulful singer is showcasing his personal growth in his artistry.  The music video for “Natural” opens with GSoul standing in between two rock formations followed by a sequence of various shots of nature. Throughout the music video, certain lyrics of the song are visualized and his feelings are conveyed by its respective nature shots. GSoul’s presence at various points in the video ultimately symbolizes his strong devotion to the relationship of his love regardless of where and what form in nature it takes.

The EP has five tracks, with four in English and one is a Korean version of his title track “Natural”. Encompassing a variety of tracks ranging from R&B to acoustic sounds, they include original work to go with his most authentic songs to date. The making of the track and EP “Natural” stems from the depression he experienced as the world was dealing with the pandemic, and GSoul not knowing what he would be able to create for his latest EP; at one point considering not writing music at all for a while. However, with the love and support from his fans, he was energized and motivated to move forward and share “Natural,” as it has helped overcome feelings he felt. To show gratitude for his fans, GSoul has dedicated his latest EP to his fans.

The track “Natural” describes his struggles and devotion to a relationship as natural forces, relying on the organic and instinctive bonds that tie us together. Both versions of this track prepares the listeners to feel assured and affirmed of his unbreakable love, as he expresses the lyrics in his soft voice alongside the soothing sounds of an acoustic guitar. With “By My Side,”  he gives his fans a story on his loyalty to a love and how it’s changed him for the better in a very impactful way. The catchiness of this track’s hook reinforces its message as listeners go on a journey from beginning to end. For “Free (I’m Gonna Be)”, GSoul expresses wanting to escape his self-doubt while not settling for less. Listeners can feel his pain through his voice and relate to this struggle that he and many others face. With “Another Day,” he offers a more happy and jazzy feel compared to the rest of the tracks, but the lyrics tell the story of GSoul praying to get love from a significant other and being able to reach this person even if it’s not real. With this EP,  GSoul not only returned to produce more songs than planned, but also reached new audiences with his English tracks. As a bonus track, there is a Korean version of “Natural” for his fans.

GSoul is a renowned singer mostly recognized for his contributions in the Korean R&B genre, his debut single “You” released in 2015 was his first major hit reaching #1 on the Korean Melon music chart. After he returned from military service towards the end of 2019, GSoul was looking to make a comeback in the music scene. To start off his return to the industry, he released an EP called “Hate Everything” on December 11th, 2019. To date, the album has surpassed over 20 million streams overall and strongly holds an average of 1.1 million monthly streams solely on Spotify. In the summer of 2020, he surprised and impressed all the coaches of “The Voice” Korea by auditioning under his real name Kim Ji Hyun. His singing talent is what led GSoul to eventually win the popular series by capturing all the viewers of the show with his melodic sounds. Throughout 2021, GSoul released singles such as “Stay:tempus” for the Korean Drama show “Sisyphus:The Myth”, “Can Love Be Fair (feat. Ben)” and most recently remixed IV JAY – Vibrate in which his vocals are also featured in.

Speaking about the EP release, GSoul said, “What I love about my fans is that they get me like foreal foreal even when I’m silent. This project really is my message to my fans about how much I love them and how I’ve been. I think I used to just write and make music for me hoping someone would hear me. I just hope my fans feel my love for them from this project as much as I always feel their love and support. I’m so grateful.”

Tracklist

01 Natural

02 By My Side

03 Free (I’m Gonna Be)

04 Another Day

05 Natural (Korean Ver.)

Watch Announcement Video HERE
First Drop Available Now via RCRDSHP HERE

Always looking for new ways to delight his 5.7 million YouTube fans and to embrace the cutting-edge of technology, gaming and music star TheFatRat, popularly known for songs like “Unity,” “Monody (feat. Laura Brehm),” announces the launch of his own digital card collection in partnership with first-of-breed electronic music digital collectibles  platform RCRDSHP.

Over the course of 12 weeks starting from December 3rd, he’s releasing one drop per week every Friday (excluding Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve) each containing limited-edition collectibles drawn from different sets that will continue building the immersive world he has strived to create across his projects to date. The content of the cards range from pixel art animations paired with synthwave remix loops and storylines, to character, artist, collaborator and classic track cards with commentary from TheFatRat. Following the release of his 10-track lore-filled PARALLAX album, which revealed the newest insights about his musical universe through the lyrics of each new song and artwork, each album track has been built into a digital collectible offering new ways for fans to experience the album.

TheFatRat’s digital collectibles experience promises numerous twists and turns from challenges to an exclusive unveiling of his fictional universe that has been the subject of speculation amongst fans for many years. There are rare and legendary cards to be discovered too that reveal even more background information about TheFatRat’s universe and lore through never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage from the creation of the PARALLAX album, an early track demo, a 3D-animated character and more. Some of the more coveted collectibles will additionally come with the utility of unlocking exciting rewards and secret IRL experiences!

Owk Tree – TheFatRat Universe Deluxe
Front and Back Only

Speaking about his partnership with RCRDSHP, TheFatRat said, “What RCRDSHP is doing for NFTs is similar to what Binance and Coinbase did for Bitcoin. They are changing the game by making crypto technology accessible for everybody.”

It’s a way for fans to get closer to the art and mystery of TheFatRat and the all-engrossing world he has been steadily building over the last few years, and cards can be traded through RCRDSHP’s unique platform and may increase in value over time. The collection follows the release of TheFatRat’s debut album, PARALLAX, which has already accumulated over 45 million streams across Spotify and YouTube alone. After RCRDSHP’s mission to focus on NFTs and collectable digital experiences specifically for the electronic music industry, makes it the perfect partner for TheFatRat’s forward-thinking approach, and it represents one of his most exciting expeditations to date. 

RCRDSHP founding partner and CSO/CCO Eric Reithler-Barros said “This is the coolest way anyone has ever seen to launch a version of an artist album and create intense fan engagement, and TheFatRat had the foresight and progressive vision to decipher the value early on. Video, music, static imagery, a mixed bag of collectibles minted in very limited editions. Unlocking in-real-life experiences to reward fans for active patronage and avid collection. These are the markers that may very well position TheFatRat to herald a futuristic new playbook of releasing an artist album.”

With over 2 billion streams to his name and a reputation as one of the leading creators of video game music, TheFatRat is perhaps the most digitally-native music producer in the game. Having created music for top-grossing games like DOTA 2 and Rocket League, released best-selling singles that have stayed in the iTunes Top 100 for 3 years straight and provided fans with incredible live experiences too, his influence and adoration runs far and wide. This new collaboration marks the next exciting, bold chapter in his story.