We are pleased to announce that the wonderful ‘Blues Gift from the One & Only” from ‘Tom & His Free Mockingbirds’ Feat ‘Raelle Grace’ is now on the CHRISTMAS 2023 PLAYLIST. Listen out for it day and night on the playlist + it will also be played as a special CHRISTMAS POWERPLAY every day for the next month at 10 AM Pacific USA time throughout Christmas into the new year.
Tom is a songwriter-producer of the indie band Tom & His Free Mockingbirds. He is also the leader of the band and Tom has the vision of growing the band into a big band like Count Basie & His Orchestra. Tom is a prolific and consummate songwriter-producer. The band loves all genres but often veered towards Blues and Folk Rocks. Tom as a front man is greatly influenced by blues legends Duke Ellington & His Big Band, and Count Basie & His Orchestra. His benchmark on songwriting is Bob Dylan.
Season Greetings! “Blues Gift from the One & Only.. (FT Raelle Grace)” single is out now.
Speaking about the single, Tom said “It is the 1st single from our Christmas album “Blues Gift for Christmas”. We commit ourselves to create new Blues-Christmas songs each Christmas to celebrate the empowering Blues-Gift to humanity. The protagonists in this 3-mins story are centred on Count Basie and his amazing Orchestra. The story celebrates Blues-Gift to humanity, like a 12-bar phrase shout out by Count Basie and his Orchestra. We created and produced this song on a shoe-string budget and innovate with vocals to symbolise Count Basie’s Orchestra. We hope we did justice to Count Basie and His Orchestra, as well as a Blues Gift for Christmas. We shall follow-up with an instrumental version to mirror a little our progression towards a Big Band set-up“.
Tom & His Free Mockingbirds Big (Hearted) Band of Indie-Musees! Come join usOnline:
Tom & His Free Mockingbirds have introduced their latest Christmas single, “DeLorean Our Chrissie, Please (FT Raelle Grace),” to the 2023 Holiday Playlist. This cheerful tune will grace your ears every few hours on the playlist and will be spotlighted as a special CHRISTMAS POWERPLAY, playing daily at 9 PM Pacific USA time throughout the festive season and into the new year.
Tom, the band’s songwriter-producer and frontman, envisions propelling his indie band to great heights, aiming for a scale akin to legendary bands like Count Basie & His Orchestra. Drawing inspiration from blues icons like Duke Ellington & His Big Band and Count Basie & His Orchestra, Tom’s songwriting prowess shines through in the band’s eclectic love for genres, particularly Blues and Folk Rocks.
Greet the season with “DeLorean Our Chrissie, Please (FT Raelle Grace),” the band’s third single from the Christmas album “Chrissie Rhapsody I & II.” Crafted with the aspiration to provide a momentary escape for the world’s young minds amidst conflicts and chaos, this song embodies a whimsical “make-believe” story.
In this three-minute musical tale, meet Doc Brown Whizz, his DeLorean, and the enchanting realm of make-believe, offering a brief respite and eliciting smiles and warmth during this festive period. Additionally, the band extends heartfelt wishes to Michael J. Fox, known for his role in the Back to the Future movie series and now battling Parkinson’s disease. Hoping this “Marty-Tune” reaches him, invoking joyful memories and smiles.
Tom & His Free Mockingbirds invite you to join their musical journey, celebrating the season with their big-hearted indie-musees band.
We are pleased to announce that the mesmerizing new single ‘Falling in Love’ from ‘Dons of Youth’ is now on the Daily A-List Playlist. Hear it on the playlist + it will also be played daily as a special POWERPLAY at 3 PM Pacific USA time every afternoon for the next month.
Dons of Youth are Peter Moe and Kelly Matthews III, an American recording duo based out of Nashville, TN. They began collaborating while attending Belmont University, working on each other’s solo projects through the years before settling on Dons of Youth in November of 2022. They are currently working on their debut album, a coming-of-age record that explores themes of desire, romance, and young love. They have released two songs from the forthcoming project—“Rush” and “Falling in Love” now on the playlist.
The head of music for hollywoodfm.digital said that he loved the new single ‘Where do you think I come from?‘ from ‘Jardaker’ and has placed it on the daily A-List playlist.
Get ready to groove to the infectious vibes of Jardaker’s “Where Do You Think I Come From?” This catchy song infuses indie rock and rap in a way that’s both refreshing and irresistible. With Jardaker’s distinctive vocals leading the way, this track is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Listen out for it every day on the Daily Playlist + as a special ROCK RAP POWERPLAY at 11 AM Pacific USA time every morning for a month or more.
Introducing Jardaker’s captivating debut single, “Where do you think I come from?” This electrifying fusion of rock and rap invites the audience to ponder the artist’s identity as Jardaker skillfully repeats this rhetorical question, creating an irresistibly catchy hook.
As an artist, Jardaker delves into the depths of self-reflection, contemplating his journey and expression through rap. Setting himself apart from conventional rappers, he explores alternative subject matters and boasts a unique style that sets him apart.
Originally hailing from West Yorkshire and now residing in West London, Jardaker presents a distinctive image. With his flatcap and deep Yorkshire accent, he breaks the mold of the typical rapper within the scene. Through his clever use of punchlines and wordplay, Jardaker tackles topics such as comedy, sustainability, and philanthropy, challenging the conventional expectations of what artists should address in their music.
To stay updated on Jardaker’s releases and upcoming shows, be sure to follow him on social media and keep track of his linktree. Stay connected and witness the journey of this remarkable artist.
The head of music for hollywoodfm.digital said that he loved the new single ‘Gorgeous Girl’ from ‘Hello Fiasco’ and has put it on the A-List playlist.
The warm and vibrant atmosphere of “Gorgeous Girl” envelopes listeners in a feel-good Rock/Pop embrace. The danceable indie disco vibe invites you to let loose and move to the rhythm, while the melodic elements and strong catchy vocals transport you to a world of pure musical bliss. “Gorgeous Girl” is the 2nd single from the band’s debut album “Find The Shoreline.” and has already earned 600,000 streams.
Listen out for it on the daily playlist + as a special POWERPLAY at 3 PM Pacific USA time every afternoon for a month or more.
In the years leading up to 2021, former members of The Mailman’s Children joined forces with other Canadian artists to record 23 original songs. Although Hello Fiasco™ is principally Canadian, the band is actually considered Canadian-American or “North American” because their frontman Eric LaBossiere (born Canadian) lives in Helena, Montana (USA). The rest of the band, including Joel Couture (bass), Joel Perreault (lead guitars/backing vocals), Ivan Burke (drums/backing vocals), and Guy Abraham (keys/Ableton/backing vocals), all live in the Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada region.
At the top of 2021, the newly formed 5-piece band surfaced as Hello Fiasco. The band’s debut album “Find The Shoreline” has earned 4,500,000 streams including 1,700,000 unique listeners on Spotify, being placed on over 12,000 Spotify playlists, and achieving several top 30s at US College radio.
The band’s debut album “Find The Shoreline” was co-produced by frontman Eric LaBossiere and award-winning Canadian producer John Paul Peters (Propagandhi, Arkells, Comeback Kid, Faouzia, Royal Canoe, Cancer Bats, The Bros. Landreth and Begonia). *Peters recently won both Audio Engineering and Producer of the Year awards at the Western Canadian Music Awards. Notably, the album was mastered by American Grammy-winning engineer Randy Merrill of Sterling Sound (Imagine Dragons, Cage The Elephant, Muse, Maroon 5, Paul McCartney, Ariana Grande, Harry Styles, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Adele and Lady Gaga).
With lyrics that are sometimes cheeky and sarcastic, the band’s songs are often meaningful and deep. Backed by the power and vulnerability of LaBossiere’s stylish voice, which is reminiscent of British Pop Rock like Bowie but also holding the American vibe of Brenden Urie (Panic! at the Disco) and Brandon Flowers (The Killers), the band’s driving rhythm section is wrapped up in a tapestry of majestic electric guitar tones, catchy piano melodies, synth landscapes and a barrage of powerful harmonies that all come together to make this North American but Canadian-heavy band a force to reckon with.
They might be Pop Rock, but Hello Fiasco is definitely more than the standard fare of rock instrumentation and same old song writing we have all gotten used to. Hello Fiasco has been compared to Panic! At The Disco, Fall Out Boy, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand and David Bowie, though listeners have also said that HF definitely has a sound and strength of their own. This only makes sense since the band prides itself on coming from the side of Pop Rock where the quality of lyrics, music and originality all still stand for something.
Over the last months, the band has also done over 15 radio, podcast or published interviews and had over 80 articles published about them. They did all of this under their own indie label: The Mailman’s Children Inc, which was aptly named after the band that 3 of 5 Hello Fiasco members used to be a part of. HF has also built out their social media brand to 25,000 Tiktok Followers, 11,000 Facebook followers and 4,500 Instagram followers in their first 2 years. Things are moving for Hello Fiasco.
HF’s first performances include a sold-out headlining show at Canada’s renowned Festival du Voyageur, as well as an opening slot for The Watchmen, I Mother Earth and Bif Naked at Winnipeg’s Burt Block Party. The band is currently in the process of scheduling its first North American tour dates for 2023 and 2024, with a few shows already scheduled for Canada.
The head of music for hollywoodfm.digital said that he loved the new single ‘Hold Me Close’ from ‘Hello Fiasco’ with its pure Indie rock energy, mixed with a true pop sensibility, big vocals and a wall of sound guitar production, that takes you to the mosh pit and back in a stylish manner, this rocks and pops. This song has now been placed on the hollywoodfm.digital playlist and will be played at least once an hour on extra high rotation + as a special superplay at approx 7:30 PM Pacific USA time every night for a month or more.
The new single from ‘Hello Fiasco‘ is entitled “Hold Me Close.” This is the first single from their debut album “Find The Shoreline.” The song polled 73 out of 85 possible in US/UK/CAN/IRE/AUS/NZ. Currently at 690K streams on Spotify and the YouTube video is now at 185K views.
Prior to 2021, former members of Canadian rock band The Mailman’s Children joined forces with other artists to record 23 original songs. At the top of 2021, the newly formed Pop Rock band surfaced as Hello Fiasco.
Hello Fiasco is considered Canadian-American because their frontman Eric LaBossiere (born Canadian) lives in Helena, Montana (USA). The rest of the band lives in Winnipeg, including Joel Couture (bass), Joel Perreault (lead guitars/backing vocals), Ivan Burke (drums), and Guy Abraham (keys/Ableton/backing vocals).
Since its official release this summer, the band’s debut album “Find The Shoreline” has already earned 2,500,000 streams and been placed on over 6,000 Spotify playlists. The album itself was co-produced by both LaBossiere and award-winning producer John Paul Peters (Propagandhi, Comeback Kid, Faouzia, Cancer Bats, Begonia). Notably, the album was mastered by American Grammy-winning engineer Randy Merrill of Sterling Sound (Imagine Dragons, Cage The Elephant, Muse, Bieber, Adele, Lady Gaga).
Because the band prides itself on coming from the side of Pop Rock where the quality of lyrics, music and originality still stand for something, HF has been compared to Panic! At The Disco, Fall Out Boy, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand and David Bowie. HF’s first performances include a sold-out headlining show at Canada’s renowned Festival du Voyageur, as well as an opening slot for The Watchmen, I Mother Earth and Bif Naked at Winnipeg’s Burt Block Party. The band is currently in the process of scheduling its first North American and world tour dates for 2023.
Supported by “Promo Only” and “Kiss Fm 102.5”, the EP “Fadi Awad feat. Teddy Bennington — Step Back In Time” that was released on the 7th of May 2021 has received and is still receiving huge support by top DJs and radio stations Worldwide. This success is backed by the fact that it has charted in many DJ Pools, including leading the Trance Chart in Masspool! The release has also entered the Euro Indie Chart and Germany’s Top 100 Dance Chart, where it’s still competing there for the 3rd week in a row. It also entered the Music Week — UK’s Commercial Pop charting category, where it’s expected to compete well there too.
In his related press interview on “Kiss FM 102.5”, the Multi-Awards Winner and the Billboard and Multi-Charted Artist Fadi Awad thanked all the DJs, Radio Stations, Night Clubs and Everyone who supported and still supporting his release, hoping for the best! Fadi’s EP “Step Back in Time” is an official remake of Kylie Minogue’s Old Gold Hit, and is available on All the digital platforms!
Described by NOW magazine as a “tantalizing Afro-soul combo of folk, roots, desert blues and African continental music,” AfroSoul Volume III: Re’ is the new EP from Amai Kuda et Les Bois. It is the follow-up to their full length release, AfroSoul Volume II: MaZai, hailed as “earthy and rootsy and good for your ears” by CBC’s Errol Nazareth. Amai Kuda’s debut album, Sand from the Sea, was considered “one of the year’s most exciting discoveries” in 2012 (Nicholas Jennings – Canada’s foremost music journalist and historian).
Amai Kuda et Les Bois have been featured in NOW magazine and on CBC’s Canada Live and Big City Small World, as well as performed at venues like the Jane Mallett Theatre, Harbourfront, The Rivoli, and festivals such as Luminato, Kultrun, and Small World Music Festival. They’ve give workshops on music, decolonization, and African cultural knowledge at schools, universities, and community centres internationally. Selected as one of the ‘101 Standout Artists’ during the nationwide CBC Searchlight competition (2015), they have opened for Joel Plaskett, Kellylee Evans and Sarah Slean, and collaborated with M1 of Dead Prez.
Most recently the group won the Best Folk/Roots award and also placed 2nd for the Best Song across all categories at the Toronto Independent Music Awards. Whether on the street, the stage or in the studio, for Amai Kuda et Les Bois, music is about healing –the healing of the earth, our ancestors, and ourselves.
Amai Kuda et Les Bois share a fluid and stunning new single, Ecouché.The piece is sonic magic -a spell for healing of the waters, it will arrive as the first single from Amai Kuda et Les Bois’ upcoming full-length album, EmUrgency!, to be released as a limited edition vinyl recording on May 20.
Channeled and sung entirely in a language of ancestral communication, Ecouché can never be performed the same way twice. The song was written and produced by Amai Kuda Yemoja Ile, with vocals, guitar by Amai Kuda Yemoja Ile, and second guitar from Jimmy Smalbach (Jimmy Kiddo).
EmUrgency! will be released on exclusive limited-edition vinyl next month, followed by a full-length visual album in the form of animated episodes, set for digital release this summer into the fall. Ecouché is a sample of what audiences can hear from Amai Kuda et Les Bois as the months progress.
“The album is about my journey as a woman of African descent to overcome internalized sexism, racism and the negative stigmatization of African spiritual beliefs in order to come into my power as an artist, community-leader, and particularly as a traditional healer,” Amai says. “Similar to other ‘coming out’ processes this emergence process is filled with a sense of urgency as it is in fact a matter of survival.” Follow her here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amaikudaetlesbois Listen to Ecouché on Spotify:
Willow Woodward is a 17-year-old singer-songwriter from Bedford, New York. She grew up in a musical family and has been singing and playing instruments since she was young. After discovering songwriting about 5 years ago, Willow has worked tirelessly to improve her craft and grow as both a singer and songwriter.
After releasing her debut singles, “Superman” and “For the Love” in the Fall of 2019, she released a breakout success album, Hideaway, featuring nine original songs.
The collection of songs reflects the wide variety of Willow’s musical influences as the album threads together pop, county, and indie styles in a unique way.
The first track on the album, upbeat anthem “Out of the Shadows,” sets a positive tone for the album with a message about finding and being true to yourself, a key theme throughout the album as a whole. Following that are songs about love, joy, and forgiveness, and winding down with an enchanting conclusion – the country-filled holiday track “Christmas in July.” The acoustic-guitar ballad, seamlessly evoking artists like Kacey Musgraves and Colbie Caillat, was destined for holiday playlists everywhere.
Released in November 2020, Hideaway reached over 65,000 streams on Spotify and was played on more than 100 radio stations worldwide with an audience of 2.4 million people on digital radio. “For the Love” reached #122 on the Global Top 200 digital radio chart and was spun in heavy rotation around the U.S. on iHeart Radio, the country’s largest radio broadcaster. Willow is now signed with Sapphire, a subsidiary of Sony Orchard. Hideaway is a culmination of two years of fastidious effort from Willow in writing the lyrics, arranging the melodies on her piano and working in the studio to get the feel of each song just right.
She explains: “After writing the songs, I took some time before recording to play them for lives audiences, allowing them to grow, mature and be relatable, because I feel that the best songs are songs that every person can feel inside of them. All of these songs are a reflection of me as a person and artist, and I feel so grateful and excited to have my music brought to life out in the world for all to listen”.
You can follow Willow on Instagram @willowwoodwardofficial
