If you haven’t heard of Erin Kirby yet, get ready to become a fan. At only 17 years old, the rising pop star from Atlanta has already accomplished so much. From performing and placing in the top three of Showtime at the Apollo with Steve Harvey at the age of 14, to competing and making it to Hollywood on American Idol at 16, Kirby
Author: Jennifer Dill
Jen is a music and animal enthusiast. When she's not at work or working on the next article, she's most likely at home with her pets hoping they never grow old.
Light Of Day Canada Festival Lineup and Dates Announced
Light of Day Canada is going digital this year with their 12th Annual Charity Festival. Featuring over 50 performers, including headliners Steve Earle, Tom Morello, John Cafferty, Wayne Kramer, and Rusty Young, the festival will take place over two days- February 19 and 20- and help to raise money for Parkinson’s research and care. Originally scheduled to take place last year as a singular
Valen-tunes Playlists: From Doo Wops to Breakups
Valentine’s Day is officially in less than 24 hours, and that has us all feeling some type of way. And whatever “way” you may be feeling, music is there to help. Perhaps you’re looking for a perfect V-Day playlist that will have you feeling in love and ready to spend your day cuddled up with a loved one. Or maybe you hate everything Valentine’s
Musicians Honor Viola Beach With New Cover of “Swings and Waterslides”
On February 13, 2016, shortly after releasing their debut self titled album, British indie rockers Viola Beach were tragically killed. Accompanied by their manager, all four band members including vocalist Kris Leonard, guitarist River Reeves, drummer Jack Dakin, and bassist Thomas Lowe died after their car plunged off of a bridge and into the water below while on their way back from playing a
Highwind, Good Noise Podcast Share “2023 (Live)”
We may not be able to go see our favorite acts live just yet, but with a little help from the internet and organizers such as Good Noise Podcast, we are able to get as close as humanly possible through the incredible technology that is live streaming. Organized as a way to help connect musicians with their fanbases, as well as to help expand
New Music Friday: Music We Love Vol. II
Happy Valentine’s Day weekend! This week were are preparing for the weekend long love fest by sharing some of our favorite releases from the last week- especially ones that give us that warm and fuzzy feeling that comes with the perfect combination of good music and even better lyrics. You can check out our top ten songs from the past week now, and as
Flight Or Visibility Release Music Video For “My Name (is Joanna)”
Flight or Visibility are continuing their advocacy this week through the release of their new music video “My Name (is Joanna).” Originally released on November 20th, also known as Transgender Day of Remembrance, “My Name (is Joanna)” is a song dedicated to LGBT community members reclaiming their own stories. Described by songwriter and performer Rafael Natan as an ode to “celebrating the agency we
Quarantine Questionnaire: Mindwake
Being an independent musician is difficult- but it is even more difficult when all of your known resources and plans to expand your reach as an artist are essentially shut off- forcing you to re-navigate the digital music landscape and find new ways to gain a listener base without the option to meet fans at live events. This exact situation is what countless up-and-coming
Stay Free Recordings Announce Mexican Candy Vinyl Collaboration
Stay Free Recordings are ready to make 2021 a big year as they prepare for a new partnership with Viva! Presents. Announced earlier this week, the Long Beach based record label is partnering up with the creator behind Viva! Pomona in order to help to give extra love to Mexican artists byway of their new Mexican Candy vinyl collection. View this post on Instagram
Quarantine Questionnaire: Vanilla Sugar
2020 was supposed to be Vanilla Sugar’s year. After releasing their debut album She in January, Vanilla Amber was slated to join Canadian electro-rock band The Birthday Massacre on a world tour. However these plans were quickly put on hold as the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the touring industry seemingly overnight- resulting in a cancelled North American tour and a postponed UK tour. But
