Chris Pastore Delivers a New Single, “Deliver Me” From Anticipated Come Back Album

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For 25 years, Chris Pastore has been writing and performing music. Right out of college, he hit the Baltimore music scene where he fronted and toured with the group Fat Apple in the late 90’s. Set to release his first album in 10 years, Turn the Music up Loud is a compilation of old songs he’s recorded over the years and new ones he’s recorded with some talented friends at the Wrightway Studios in Baltimore. “For me, songwriting is a constant, a daily routine, interactions, daydreams, struggles and jubilation, love, fate and sometimes just a good hook and a solid groove,” says Chris. “Some take years to cultivate and others come in minutes. The words and music can intertwine so simply like pieces of a puzzle when finished, stories like little voyages, then subject to the listeners interpretations and mood.”

He just dropped his new single from his upcoming album. “Deliver Me” is an acoustic  rock song with a gripping melody and a strong hook. With a musical sound that’s like the Allman Brothers meets Paul Simon meets The Grateful Dead and a voice much like John Mayer, this song is an inspirational one about facing your fears no matter how scary. His soulful, yet light vocals feel airy in contrast to his guitar, giving a feeling of being out of your own body.

“Deliver Me” acts as a musical hug to listeners who have found themselves somewhat in the dark. It’s a reminder that we have all been through moments of utter weakness and helplessness, and although it can be difficult, nightmares must be confronted, consequences must be faced, and there is a path forward. The music builds as the inspiring story unfolds, starting with a delicate acoustic guitar and ending on an orchestral crescendo.

“Deliver Me” is out now and available on all streaming services. This acoustic rock song is sure to be a hit.

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Video Voyager: 3Q’s with Patricia Silverberg

Patricia Silverberg has always loved music, but never thought that she had the “proper range” to be successful enough. That all changed after attending the Lilith Festival in Phoenix, Arizona, where she saw Natalie Merchant, The Indigo Girls, and Sarah McLachlan perform. From that moment on, she knew that music was the path for her. When she watched those powerful women in action, she was inspired to take the leap.

Her new video to accompany her rendition of “Midnight Special” is all about giving a voice to the voiceless. Let’s hear what Patricia had to say about her video:

Tell us the story of this song. Why did you choose to visualize this song specifically?

“Midnight Special” is a traditional American folk song with origins circa 1900. No one knows who the true author of the song is, but Leadbelly, a former inmate and famed blues singer, made the song famous in the 1930s. I discovered Odetta’s version a few years ago. Her emotional contralto voice enthralled and inspired me. I adopted the song and began singing it at local folk festivals. To make this song modern and relatable, I added a verse about “Tent City” in Phoenix (I live in Arizona). As a folk singer, I wanted to call out the horrendous injustices that the former sheriff made towards Latinos and anyone who spoke out against him. In my opinion, “Tent City” is against the 8th Amendment. (I can only say this as he is no longer in power, or I’d be sent to “Tent City”) I feel like I’m doing my job as a folk singer!

What is the inspiration behind this video (visual, storyline, etc)? 

Since I created an all-acoustic blues/Americana version of the song, I wanted the video to have an earthy unadorned feel to it. If I chose flashy special effects and images, the message, the lyrics, and the organic feel of the music would have been lost. Since I had a small budget, I used historical pictures as they are no longer under copyright restrictions. I found most of the assets from the Library of Congress. I interweaved a video of myself with images of steam trains (including footage from Thomas Edison’s studio) and prisoners to illustrate the story. I purposefully chose images representing diverse people, including African Americans and women. One of the images is of Ledbelly: the man credited for making the song famous. 

What was the process of making this video?

My budget was limited. I used my cell phone with a simple background to capture myself lip-syncing the song. A small lamp sits in frame to represent the Midnight Special “shining its ever-lovin’ light on me.” The filming took place at Greenworld Recording in Gilbert, AZ; the studio where I recorded my EP. I used a video editing application to slice the footage with the historical photos and films. The final master of the song was added to the editor’s timeline. I added fade in/out transitions in between images for subtle special effects. Fitting the historical images and film into the same frame along with the video proved challenging. I had to crop and adjust each asset. 

Watch now:

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Bo Baskoro Unveils Bold New EP “Wildfire” Out Today

Today, Pacific Northwest electro-pop artist Bo Baskoro has released his EP ‘Wildfire’ on all platforms. It was exclusively premiered by Rolling Stone India. Co-produced by Justin Able, ‘Wildfire’ is an energetic and emotional journey highlighted with elaborate electronic production, earnest lyrics, and incredibly catchy melodies. In the single “The Color Blue” Baskoro flexes his sensitivity with an action-packed panoramic production, aptly dubbed “widescreen pop-music.” His flair for dramatics comes through in the epic songwriting and arrangement that composes ‘Wildfire’ and sets an unforgettable scene for this rising talent. 

Baskoro was put on the industry’s map during his recovery from a tumor and labrum tear surgery, when international brand Maxwell House® commissioned a mini documentary of Bo’s experience, and his artistic drive amidst his health trials. Bo was flown to Los Angeles to meet producer Harvey Mason Jr. (president of The Recording Academy, credits include Aretha Franklin, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson and Tori Kelly) and had one of his singles (“High”) produced for a Maxwell House® marketing campaign. Baskoro is now featured as one of the faces of MAX by Maxwell House®, appearing in Ads all over YouTube, Instagram, Spotify and all other platforms.)

Bo Baskoro, a passionate alt/pop artist from the Pacific Northwest, is known for its percussive ear candy, honest lyrics and energizing production. Exuding an air of nostalgia, he has worked closely with co-producer Justin Able to create a captivating and cinematic sound. Baskoro has garnered praise from major publications such as Atwood Magazine and Prelude Press. His most popular song “High (Keep Up)” released in 2017, has accumulated nearly 2 million streams on Spotify. The singer has played with notable talents like Tessa Violet and Alison Sudol of A Fine Frenzy. 

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Grammy-Nominated Morgan Page Releases “Sweet Illusion” Featuring Maggie Szabo

GRAMMY-nominated DJ Morgan Page releases his latest single “Sweet Illusion” today, November. 5, featuring Maggie Szabo and co-written by Ellis Miah and Brandon DeLyzer. The energetic, electronic dance jam frames escapism in a positive light and highlights the beauty of finding distractions from everyday stress. Empowering and hopeful, the track has all of the elements of a hit. Page’s production resonates with retro wurlitzer moments, a hypnotic groove, soulful power vocals from Szabo and effortless, vibey hooks. “Sweet Illusion” will be released via Armada Music. 


“Sweet Illusion is totally different from my usual work – it’s much deeper and funkier. I played live bass, guitar, and Wurlitzer on it to give it more of a vibe than my usual stacks of synths. Maggie and Ellis did such a great job on the vocals, and all the elements just lined up perfectly.” – MORGAN PAGE

Page has racked up hundreds of millions of plays, and charted multiple Billboard, Beatport and US Dance Radio #1s. Having broken through more than a decade ago, on the forefront of the explosion of dance music in NorthAmerica, Page has built a massive live following. Touring consistently throughout the years, Page has performed at major festivals across the world, including Coachella, EDC, Electric Zoo, Burning Man, and UltraMusic Festival, as well as countless shows in the world’s top hard ticket venues and clubs. He currently tours nearly year-round and holds a Las Vegas residency at the newly-opened Elia Beach Club. The long-term Vegas resident DJ has previously held a four-year residency at Light & Daylight and prior to that, a three-year residency at the Wynn.

Hailing from Canada but currently based in Los Angeles, Maggie Szabo has released a series of high-profile singles, remixes and EPs that have put her on the map as a 2021 artist to watch. Maggie has been making waves on prominent Spotify playlists including New Music Friday, Mint, Cardio, Best New Pop, Fresh Dance Pop, Gym Workout Motivation, New Music Friday Switzerland, New Music Friday Deutschland and many more. This pop-songstress has quickly become one of the most sought after songwriter/vocalists for DJs and notable film and TV placements for networks like E!, Disney, NBC, Netflix. Notable press includes Rolling Stone India, CelebMix, The Advocate, Billboard, Popdust, Huffington Post, Ryan Seacrest, Perez Hilton, EARMILK and many more. Her hit “My Oh My” is currently Stingray Radio’s Trending Track and is #30 on the Canada Hot AC Chart

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SHEAL Delivers Sophomore Album “Courage Again”

With roots in a musical household in Halifax, Nova Scotia, SHEAL picked up piano, guitar, and violin as a child, before finding her call to songwriting at age seventeen. 

She started committing more to her craft throughout her twenties, writing alongside friends and musicians on the East Coast. Following a move to Toronto in 2016, she released her debut EP and is now set to release her sophomore album, Courage Again, in January 2022.

The album’s first single, a stripped back piano and guitar led piece of introspection, is “Dark.” SHEAL wrote the track when she was feeling a lot of resentment towards someone and was beginning to realize that all the negative energy she had towards them was actually harming her more than anyone else.

shn shn Delivers the Goods with Latest EP

Queer, Black electronic producer, singer-songwriter and creator shn shn’s upcoming EP e.strange.d is about being untethered and the full gamut of emotions that encompasses (the strangeness, liberation and the fear of the unknown). Released on October 22nd, e.strange.d sounds like otherworldly electronic soundscapes, layered guitar riffs, pulsing percussion, spoken word poetry and stacked harmonies from shn shn’s lush, folksy voice.