E-Prime is the self-produced electro-pop project of siblings Jaclyn & Trevor Blumas. Emerging out of the pandemic with a hopeful longing for fresher air and greener pastures, the duo made a conscious commitment to make unabashedly feel-good music against the emotional backdrop of all the grief, loss, hate and conflict that presented itself over the past year.

With this in mind, E-Prime deploys nostalgia as a glossy lens through which to find beauty in the present moment, rather than look backwards with a romantic idealism. Smooth new single, “Lens of Love,” captures the simple and universally familiar notion that love will prevail. 

The track is Mixed by Patrick Holland (Project Pablo) and Jeremy Greenspan (Jessy Lanza/Junior Boys.

Catherine MacLellan is a folk music troubadour, representing Canada at home and internationally. Awarded Songwriter of the Year at the 2021 East Coast Music Awards, Catherine continues to receive accolades for her latest album, COYOTE which received a 2020 JUNO nomination for Contemporary Folk Album, three nominations for 2021 Canadian Folk Awards and was awarded Contemporary Roots and Solo Recording of the Year at the Music PEI Awards. 

Catherine’s self-produced holiday single, “Calling You Home (for the Holidays),” captures the mood of those old Christmas songs that are about being together. Even when we can’t be there in person, we can be there in spirit. Catherine also engineered the project and played all the instruments herself.

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.