Today's Video Share: "Silver Moon" by Rock Farm Road Kneipp

Rock Farm Road Kneipp shares, “The video for 'Silvermoon' was recorded in Sydney NSW Australia at a local park rose garden. it was a beautiful day and I decided to lie down in the grass to get a better shot and interesting film angle. My husband thought it was a great idea and got up on the ladder that we brought in the car, even though I was in my best dress and hair and makeup that I did myself and the bugs were crawling over me. This song is a great romantic song about lost love and waiting for that love to return, there is a great bass solo at the end, which you don't always find in a pop song. We go by the band name 'Rock Farm Road' and record all our songs in our own home studio. We are an independent artist and released our debut album "Light My Way" in November 2019. We are considered Adult Alternative Contemporary Rock Pop Music as all instruments are played live into the recordings. We are working on a new album for release early next year and trust that you enjoy our artistic contribution to the world. Feel free to contact us at www.rockfarmroad.com”

Twitter Handle: rockfarmroad1

Today's Video Share: "Must Be" by Mauve

Mauve is a 23- year old Electro Chill-Pop singer and songwriter from Mississauga, Ontario with over half a million streams on Spotify. She was nominated for “Best New Artist” at the 2018 Niagara Music Awards and has won the 2019 Intercontinental Music Award for "Best of North America-Pop" for her song, “Come Around”. Her songs are played in various retail stores in North America and has been featured in various online articles/magazines such as The Gate, Triple HQ, Eat Sleep Breathe Music, Skope Mag, The Tinnitist and many more!

Here are links to Mauve’s social media profiles:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauve.music/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MusicbyMauve
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musicbymauve/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq-1VW9KKPZDxndkW94PKXQ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kIuLV6IQZ3nj7WmHZIXNt

This is the official music video of her performing “Must Be” – off her 2019 EP ‘Palette’ that was released on April 22nd 2020.

Twitter Handle: MusicbyMauve

Today's Video Share: "It's Okay (Not to Be Okay)" by Abby K

Written just before brewing chaos changed life as we know it, “It’s Okay (Not to be Okay)” was born in Cambria, CA while Abby was touring the W. Coast promoting her latest album. Influenced by her musical heroes, Fran Healy of Travis and Michael Stipe of REM, the song reflects current authentic human feelings of anguish and fear surrounded by a giant ambient hug. It’s okay not to be okay. It’s okay to have hard times and bad feelings. And it’s okay to talk about them.

 Abby’s sound is as green, lush and dramatic as the Pacific Northwest. Her melodies are instantly hummable and imminently memorable, and her stories will hit you smack dab in the heart.

Twitter Handle: abbykmusic

Today's Video Share: "Slow Down" by Kierra Gray

With the current Covid-19 pandemic sending the world into a crisis, singer-songwriter Kierra Gray shares the biggest lesson she has learned through it all, to slow down. Gray shared that during the quarantine she has had time to spend with her family, read a book, take a nap, and simply take time to smell the flowers without feeling guilty. She states, “This song is a reminder for me to not just exist, but to be present. I hope this message resonates with you as much as it has with me.” She has also made the song available for download from her website for free. She says, “Releasing this song isn’t about making a profit. It’s about giving a hopeful reminder, so you can download it from my website [and] give whatever you feel you should!”
One of Kierra’s most recent musical achievements was being named a 2018 National YoungArts Winner in the Voice/Singer-Songwriter discipline, where she was one of five singer-songwriters selected in the nation. Gray has also had the opportunity to provide two of her original songs for the 2020 Korean documentary and musical, Permission to Exist, scheduled for release later this year.

Twitter Handle: kierragraysings

Today's Video Share: "Need a Hug When It's All Over" by Marcelle

“A song of hope. I just wanted to share this song with you all. After feeling totally isolated from everyone, I decided to write a song of hope for when we come out on the other side of this Lockdown. It lifted my spirits making it and I hope it can do the same for you when we all get to hug again the loved ones, friends and strangers that we’ve missed through this time of Isolation. It will be over and on the other side we will cherish the simple touch that in the past we all took for granted.” - Marcelle

Today's Video Share: "Come Away with Me" by Michelle Rose

Michelle Rose is a sophomore at Berklee College of Music where she studies vocal performance, songwriting & music production. “Come Away With Me” was produced by Dr. Fink, from Prince's band, The Revolution. It's about yearning to be involved with your love interest and dreaming of going on an exotic vacation with him. Michelle planned and co-directed the video.

Today's Video Share: "What the World has in Store" by Anna Rudolph

A New Mexico artist, Anna Rudolph is a New Mexico Music Awards winner and prolific singer-songwriter. She has three CDs and multiple singles, which can be found on most music sites. This is a current topic video about coronavirus isolation and the feelings it engenders. Her website is AnnaRudolph.com. Usually performing on electric guitar, Anna is now writing more on piano.

Today's Video Share: "Wait" by Staci Braun

Singer-songwriter Staci Braun’s piano and keyboard accompaniment leans on jazz and blues traditions, but goes wherever best creates a backdrop for her voice. Sultry and smooth, she covers tunes into new creations, sometimes entirely. As a songwriter, Staci shares her perspective as a "recovering" ER doctor, on the breadth of human emotion as functional. She hosts a blog with a blend of science, spirit, and the common human experience at "WE Are ALL the Right Notes".

 Staci makes her home in the high country of NC, travels throughout the US and internationally, and is currently recording and producing her debut album, “Blanket of Melancholy”.

Twitter Handle: stacibraunmusic

Today's Video Share: "Speed of Light" by Mykel Pay

Mykel, artist and songwriter, has recruited professional dancers from all across the world to come together and keep the arts going during the trying times of COVID-19. Mykel has teamed up with Rad Dance Academy based in Los Angeles, The Boom Crew Family of Salt Lake City, and the Lebanon Dance Academy of Lebanon to keep young dancers moving and creating during this time. Dancers are excited to be part of the FIRST-ever, worldwide self-quarantine MUSIC VIDEO. Produced, directed, and choreographed 100% remotely.

 Mykel hails from Salt Lake City, but has lived in Los Angeles, CA the last four years pursuing her independent music and songwriting career. Her music can be seen in television and film anywhere from The Real Housewives of Orange County and Vanderpump Rules, to several Lifetime Original Movies. She has toured all over the country with Jazz Superbands, theatrical companies, and her keyboard.

Twitter Handle: britneymykel

Today's Video Share: "99" by Layla Kaylif

Influenced by America's favourite poet Rumi, English Singer Songwriter Layla Kaylif brings Sufi love to her Americana infused Country folk songs. Bridging cultures and traditions, Layla is an artist for today and believes in the religion of love...99 ways.

Check out her lyric video for her song '99 (taken from her new album "Lovers Don't Meet", recorded in Nashville and produced by Jason Hall).

The video was shot on a summer's day in London's Ruskin Park, named after a leading art critic of the Victorian era, John Ruskin.

Twitter Handle: laylakaylif  

Today's Video Share: "Questions Answered" by Pivotal Awakening

Pivotal Awakening is a Contemporary Christian pop/rock band based in Michigan. Two church worship team members, Mindi Odom and Andy Graves, teamed up last summer to record “one song, just for fun.” Instead, a songwriting explosion happened, with the duo writing over a dozen songs together so far.

Their debut song, ‘Soulblind’, was released on December 31, 2019, and then received four 2020 Detroit Music Awards nominations with Mindi being voted Finalist in the Outstanding Christian Vocalist category. Their second song, ‘August Rain’, received widespread Metro Detroit area media coverage. They have collaborated with California-based veteran singer/songwriter Laurie Beebe Lewis, who added vocals to create a duet with Mindi on one of their upcoming songs.

Their band name signifies to them how truly unexpected and magical their musical journey has been. Their Facebook following has grown to over 70,000 people from all across the world. Pivotal Awakening can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, and most streaming services, as well as on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Bandcamp.

Featured this month is the lyric video for their third song, the emotional and spiritually powerful ‘Questions Answered’.

Twitter Handle: PivotalAwakeni1

Today's Video Share: "Joy Comes Back" Live at The Paramount by Ruthie Foster Big Band

Comfort zones are sweet spots; that’s why they’re so easy to stay in. But Ruthie Foster refuses to get too cozy; she’d rather plot escapes from hers than dwell there. Breaking out wasn’t enough for her latest album, however. This time, she wanted to stepout — and on the night of January 26, 2019, she did, right onto the 105-year-old stage of Austin’s Paramount Theater, where she fronted a guitarist, keyboardist, bassist and drummer, plus 10 horn players, three backing vocalists and one conductor. And one adorable daughter handling the introduction. The recorded result is Live at the Paramount, featuring Ruthie Foster and the Ruthie Foster Big Band.  Street date is May 15, 2020.

Yes, that does say big band. For nearly 25 years, Foster has moved us with her powerful blues, soul and gospel vocals and eloquent songwriting, which have earned her accolades — three consecutive Grammy nominations and nine Blues Music Awards, plus fans worldwide. But Foster, it turns out, has harbored a hankering to further explore this long dormant, little-known, facet of her talent. So she decided her ninth album would swing back to the days (and nights) when Lady Ella sang Ellington and Sinatra blasted off with Count Basie and Quincy Jones.

Twitter Handle: _RuthieFoster_

Today's Video Share: "Hold On" by Tomoko

“Never give up. Hold On. Keep the faith. When I wrote it years ago, I had no idea, of course, that we would be going through these unprecedented times that we are going through now in the year 2020. Our hearts are heavy but I know we will all get through this together.” — Tomoko

“Hold On” - Song by Tomoko © Written by Tomoko & Jamba, Produced by Jamba Far East Soul Music Publishing / ASCAP, Crooked Chin Music Publishing / ASCAP. Mixed by Scott Jacoby , Mastered by Howard Lovett

Follow Tomoko: www.tomokomusic.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomokoofficial
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tomokofficial
Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomokoofficial
Join Tomoko Tribe @ Patreon: www.patreon.com/tomokomusic
Tomoko Music Official Playlist: www.buff.ly/2MwexF6
JapaNEWS Playlist: www.buff.ly/2ITyqDQ

Twitter Handle: tomokoofficial

Today's Video Share: "You Just Wanna Be Her" by Frankie Nancy

Frankie Nancy first appeared in the Women of Substance Podcast a few years ago with “I Don't Mind the Rain”. Based In Christchurch, New Zealand, 21-year-old Frankie is in the process of finishing her self-penned debut album and this being the first single. "You Just Wanna Be Her" is about having an unhealthy obsession with someone in the public eye and copying their every move rather than being yourself and having your own identity. Filmed in New Zealand by celebrated Kiwi's "The Campbell Brothers", the song also features Baz Warne (Frankie's Uncle) on guitar from legendary UK new wave punk band "The Stranglers". The new album will be available to download in August. In the meantime watch this space...

Facebook: www.facebook.com/FrankieNancyMusic

Instagram: www.instagram.com/frankie.nancy

Today's Video Share: "My Beautiful Dear" by Raina Krangle

Canadian folk/rock with a twist of country, this is Raina’s 5th release. “My Beautiful Dear” was a finalist in the Blues & Roots Songwriting Competition before its official release on March 20, 2020. Its storytelling lyrics draw on her parents’ 54-year-long love story and her childhood in a house where Bruce Cockburn’s “All the Diamonds” was the harmonized lullaby of choice. But to understand why “My Beautiful Dear” is even more poignant to Krangle, is to know it stems from her recovery from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) just under a year ago. The result is Headbangers — A Musical Recovery From Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, an 8-track odyssey completed in just 5 months’ time. Release date with artistic journal is planned for Summer 2021. Many of Raina’s songs like “Passing Me By” & “Needle in the Hay” have been in the top 10 on Women of Substance Radio.

Twitter Handle: RainaKrangle

Today's Video Share: “I Wonder, Do You?” by Rene Russell

 Rene Russell & the Bottom End is a percussive, Americana-Rock band formed in early 2018. Their new sound focuses on Rene’s unique 12-string guitar-playing style. Her “Change Your Brain Music” challenges you to have the courage to make conscious choices in your life that will lead you to your truth.

"I Wonder, Do You?" The message is to live your life, think for yourself, question/challenge authority, find your own truth, take chances, make mistakes succeed, fail, try again….but don’t quit learning, stand up for what you believe in, keep your mind open to all possibilities.

Twitter Handle: ReneReneRussell

Today's Video Share: The Dancing Flames by Jaquie Daniels

Inspired by watching a bonfire in the back garden at a party, this was the artist's mother's favourite of her songs. She asked for the song to be played at her funeral, which led Jaquie to the idea for this video. The video features images of her mother from her childhood to her later years, following the lyrics of the song. Thanks are due to BCB Media for filming the video, and Nadine Collinson for allowing the crew to use her partner's study for the location.

 Jaquie Daniels is a singer-songwriter in the folk/acoustic genre, based in the UK. Her music is inspired by many different influences, including Joni Mitchell and Janis Ian, telling topical and touching stories of real life.

Twitter Handle: JaquieDaniels

Today's Video Share: Violin Passionata by Ute Passionflower

Ute Apfelstedt, a.k.a. Ute Passionflower, is a crossover violinist and singer-songwriter from Amsterdam. She has played all over the world, from TEDx Amsterdam Women to Sensation White and released four albums as Ute Apfelstedt (The Edge Of Love, 2020), Passion Flower (Born For Love, 2015) and Ute Passionflower (Cover Me, 2016). Her mission is to spread the spirit of love, peace and freedom with her music.

The song, Violin Passionata, is the opening song on her album Cover Me by Ute Passionflower. It speaks of the passion for life that lives inside each of us.

As an artist and mother of twins, Ute wants to evoke a nurturing presence across our hearts and our planet. Her message: Forever be Love. Tune yourself and you'll tune the world.

More info on www.passionflower.nl

P.S. On Mother's Day, may this song empower all mothers in the world to help them reconnect with their soul passion and the nurturing power of Mother Earth, where divine Spirit is ready to give and heal, so we as mothers can recharge and continue giving, growing and generating PEACE, LOVE and FREEDOM.

Twitter Handle: uteviolin

 

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