“Survivor,” is a prominent release that flows with a hook and melody both magical and memorable. The vocals and instrumentation blend together in perfect harmony, showcasing the talent of the band on every level; making “Survivor,” truly a special listen.

James P. Noon speaks of the song:

“Survivor” is one of the very first songs we wrote together as Wolfe Hybrid. It came together fairly quickly. From start to finish … it took about an hour to write.  Wolfe Hybrid Lead Vocalist, Jeff Wolfe’s career spans decades in film and television as an action actor turned director. He’s a four (4) time Emmy nominee, who took one home in 2014. Jeff, is a world-class martial artist who has worked along side the likes of Jet Li and Jackie Chan in Hong Kong. He has fought both Ryan Gosling and Reynolds, among others, and has even gone toe-to-toe onscreen with Scarlett Johansson in The Avengers. For this reason, listeners might reasonably assume that “Survivor” is at least somewhat autobiographical in nature. In short, “Survivor” is the story of a man whose priorities shift with the added responsibility (and reward) that comes with raising a young Family. 

In the lyric, the narrator/singer gets paid to soar higher, get set on fire, and fight the heroes, but in the end, it’s when he comes home to his Family that he sees that he’s the true hero.

After all, he “can see it in their eyes….”
Wolfe Hybrid is the musical collaboration of songwriter/producers Jeff Wolfe (vocals) & James P. Noon (acoustic/electric guitars). Both are seasoned entertainment (Film/TV) industry veterans at the top of their respective fields. Wolfe Hybrid was formed in Los Angeles in 2019. Wolfe Hybrid plans to release a full-length LP of original songs in Spring 2021. 

Find more of Wolfe Hybrid via:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wolfehybrid/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/wolfehybrid
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Os0p7NRfN0iYzqigYJcn4
Website: https://www.wolfehybrid.com/

Is Rock and Roll dead? Well if you ask our new favorite band, The R Train, they will surely tell it is VERY much alive and kicking. In fact, it’s thriving with their newest single release, “Dear Mr. Fantasy” a cover of Traffic’s 1967 release written by Steve Winwood and Traffic. Hailing all the way from the big apple, Mike Annese, Jeff Black, and Denny Lee make up The R Train, named after the popular R Train Line that runs through the New York Boroughs.

Coming off the high of their last release, Take a Ride, The R Train brings us some incredible guitar- centric sounds, grungy vocals, and even cooler video content. The track holds its own when considering the audio version, but the band wanted to feed their fans with some more content by dropping an extremely well shot and well produced music video that really tells a story.

With shots of the band performing the track, fans get to see shots of the bassist, the dummer, and the vocalist rock out with a clean white background, allowing our attention to be only on them. The shots are centered around the message of the track: a hope for the possibilities of the future.

There are some artists we come across who have tracks that are “earworms,” or songs we just can’t seem to get out of our heads. The R Train is one of those artists. So far with these three single releases, they are 3 for 3 with sonic wins, and we cannot wait to hear what they have up next!

The R Train: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Soundcloud | YouTube

Zach and Melissa Walker share a delightful new record with us this holiday season titled “There’s Snow-One Like You.” What started out last year as a gift for family and friends, The Walkers are now sharing their spirit with the rest of the world.

Zach Walker shares of the creation of the record:

“We were inspired to make this album primarily because we simply love Christmas music and the whole holiday season. We love getting to make music together as husband and wife in this duo, and our primary outlet for this project has been Christmas music so far. There are so many holiday songs that we both love, and it is easy to find common ground in our taste. We both have other things we do a lot of the year and other music projects that we work on independently, but this has been a great opportunity to come together and share something we both love. The songs on this album are all covers of popular Christmas songs, there is nothing necessarily new within it, but that’s the great thing about Christmas music. We get to put our own spin on songs that have been around for years and sung by many of our favorite artists, and yet we also draw from those songs and get to pay tribute to those that have helped stamp this music into our minds over the years.  We hope to continue making Christmas music together for a long time, and this album may also lead to some other music down the road from us that isn’t specifically holiday music as we really have enjoyed recording together as Zach and Melissa Walker.”

Throughout the record, Zach and Melissa harmonize beautifully, as they provide a stunning new take on the classic Christmas songs. From the acclaimed single “Christmas Tears,” to the gorgeous rendition of “O Holy Night,” they bring an enchanting sound to the table. The music will have you not only excited for the holidays, but for what Zach and Melissa have to offer in the coming year.

“There’s Snow-One Like You,” is out via all digital outlets now.

Founded on blood, sweat, and brotherhood – Black Collar Union is a hard rock trio based out of Hamilton, ON. Ever relentless, and having two records under their belt with esteemed producers Andre Kaden Black and Tal Vaisman, the band went back into the studio with full force to create a three-song collection entitled Vultures.

Black Collar Union’s brand new single, “Gone Wrong,” is the forthcoming release’s latest offering, and an anthem for people who refuse to give up, no matter what life decides to throw their way. Salt-of-the-earth types that work hard and love harder. 

Stream the track on SoundCloud // watch the official music video on YouTube now.

Satellite Mode is an Electro-Rock duo based out of New York City led by founding members Jessica Carvo and Alex Marko. Known for their powerhouse vocals and vibrant soundscapes, Satellite Mode has won over critics and fans alike over the years and has risen to one of the must-watch acts in the New York music scene and next big festival mainstays. Since its inception, Satellite Mode has grown a substantial fan following, landing features on Spotify’s most coveted editorial playlists: Good Vibes, New Music Friday, and Morning Commute; Satellite Mode proved they are a group whose music and message breaks through.

Their debut single “Wild Excuses” garnered instant success landing on the top 10 of both the U.S. and Global Viral Spotify playlists. The critical acclaim followed shortly after as outlets such as Noisey and PopDust caught on to what Satellite Mode was all about. Over time, the band has established a strong touring history selling out historic clubs across NYC and supporting national acts such as Shoffy, RKCB, The Band Perry and Guster on various cross-country tours. With over 20 million cumulative plays across major streaming platforms, the future is bright for Satellite Mode as they have recently released their debut EP Robots Vs. Party Girls created alongside legendary producer Sam Cohen (Danger Mouse, Sharon Van Etten, Norah Jones) which was released this past Summer.

At the top of our December Playlist is “Wild Thing” by VAVÁ, also known as Vanessa Wheeler, and we absolutely cannot stop playing this track on repeat, it’s almost like we are in a competition for who can stream this track the most. Spoiler Alert: we win. We could not have dreamed up a more perfect artist, it’s almost as if Daughter, Maggie Rogers and Sara Bareilles all had a love child. 

Starting out with an earthy, thundering intro, that reminds us a bit of Massive Attack’s Teardrop (you may know it from the theme song of House M.D.), Vanessa’s vocals come into the track like a rainstorm, pouring herself all over the track and completely taking over it with a freedom we didn’t know could feel in just a few short seconds. 

When asked about the track, Vanessa describes the writing process of this particular song, as doing something she had never really done. “Wild Thing started by sitting down in the quiet of every morning for about a week and free-writing lyrics without my guitar…I ended up with a sort of love song via little scenic letters to a part of myself that I kept hidden out of fear.” This track feels like it is a conversation with a younger version of herself, but one she has in a maternal tone, about the sexual shame she felt, being a gay kid.

This track is for all of the people in the LGBTQ+ community, who ever felt like they had to label themselves, and publicly announce themselves for the comfort of others. And a realization that, even through doing that, some people will still never understand. We are so excited to hear more from this artist, and will be sure to keep an eye out for her.