Today's Video Share: "Dreaming Peacefully" by Drea Lake

One of the things that has always made Canadian music unique is the fact that many artists have close relationships with the environment. The inherent intertwining of the beauty of the natural world with the creation of unforgettable lyrics and melodies will always shape Canadian culture, and singer/songwriter Drea Lake is directly connected to that tradition. Drea Lake’s “Dreaming Peacefully” is the kind of song that casts a spell, putting Drea in the realm of other artists with that rare ability, such as Joni Mitchell and Bruce Cockburn. The only drawback is that it will leave you clamoring for more, so prepare to be transported. Splitting her time between Montreal and the rustic town of Elora, Ontario, north of Guelph, Drea is poised to release her third single, “Dreaming Peacefully,” following up her previous offerings, “Bird In Your Window” and “Disappear With Me,” which established her as a dynamic new voice within the Canadian pop/folk music scene over the past two years.

Twitter Handle: drea_lake

Today's Video Share: "To the One" by Jan Shaw

This song began with the Columbine tragedy in mind. Its verses came out of true stories reported on national news. Though five more tragedies were written about, many more mass killings have occurred in the U.S. since then. "To The One" is a tribute to all of those affected. Please offer your prayers to those still dealing with it and to those forever committed to changing the reasons it happened.

Today's Video Share: "Season of Leafless Trees" by Meg Tennant

Winter seems endless and who knows what lies ahead! This song evokes that worn-down feeling of the dark days of winter, with the hope that something better awaits. This project is a Toronto-Vancouver collaboration for Canadian songwriters Meg Tennant & Mark Ripp. Lyric video by Meg Tennant. Originally from Northern Ontario and now based on the west coast, MEG TENNANT's songs have been performed and recorded by Canadian folk, ragtime and bluegrass artists, as well as choirs in BC, the US, Australia and Sweden. Joining Meg on this duet is veteran Toronto singer-songwriter MARK RIPP, known as the writer/frontman for roots-rockers the Bel-Vistas. He has released several albums and currently performs with his band The Joyful Hope.

Twitter Handle: MegTennantMusic

Today's Video Share: "Another Love" by Jessica Cotten

"Another Love" is about breaking away from people and things that are no longer safe or healthy. It tells the story of leaving environments that put personal drive & success first, and which put people last. It’s about ranting and healing while enjoying groovy beats. Jessica Cotten’s new EP, Edge of the Wilderness, is an exploration into what it means to love yourself and to honor your journey.

Twitter Handle: jessicacotten

Today's Video Share: "Steady As She Goes" by Carlene Thissen

Carlene Thissen wrote this song during the Covid times when her husband was also fighting terminal lung cancer. The song was written to calm, bring truth, uplift, comfort, and inspire. Carlene says: 'This song is a metaphor. It was difficult for me to write, as I was depressed and feeling constantly in shock with the events happening around us. For weeks I couldn't even work on it, and even after the amazing music arrangement and production by Edward Croker, it was hard for me to listen to. Then my friends started telling me it made them feel reassured at the thought of steering steadily on. The ship in a storm is the troubled times we are in, but also for troubled times that many people experience due to natural life events. I was the 'ordinary seaman,' who is never supposed to be at the helm during storms, only on calm seas on open waters. I'm holding the wheel tight and straining just to see the shore. But in the end, someone says "Stop the fear," and "wipe the tears from your lovely eyes, Believe the light that's up in the sky." The video, produced by Joe Orecchio (Joe Orecchio Photography) matches the metaphor perfectly. Cat Chase from Cat Chase Video shot the local footage here in Naples.

Twitter Handle: carlenethissen

Today's Video Share: "Femoir" by Karen Myatt

“Femoir was conceived at a small café in Rome. It might have been the cappuccino or the cannoli, but something special there gave birth to the project. I found inspiration in both the immediate and eternal elements that define femininity – emotion, creativity, intuition, sensuality, beauty. These songs explore characteristics and archetypes that help to define us as both a species and as individuals. They are more relevant – even required – these days than perhaps ever before.”

Twitter Handle: KarenMyatt2

Today's Video Share: Inspiration Story About the Song "Circle" by Emily Irene Glazener

Tragically, Emily became a widow at the young age of thirty-three. She found herself a young, single mom- and once again, music saved her. Emily knew she had to keep going for her sons, and she knew it would be through her music. Luckily, Emily has always had the support of her family and sons, which made it possible for her to keep playing. She pushed through, and on top of her solo shows, she began playing with others and found a new love- playing with a rock band.
“I really cut my teeth with [the band] Rock Radio, and I was only a fill-in, but I loved it. That’s when I knew I was hooked- I sang ‘Sweet Child O Mine’ and that was it- I was hooked!”
This began a new journey in Emily’s career- going from solo to “frontman” of a band. She has been a part of several bands over the past decade. Currently, she is in two. Red Iris plays original music, and The Joan Hearts is a popular tribute band that pays homage to another of Emily’s trail-blazing influences, Joan Jett.

Twitter Handle: emily_glazener

Today's Video Share: "The New Normal" by Thea Kearney

After many years of playing in other bands, Thea Kearney, a mom, singer-songwriter, guitarist and visual artist from Brooklyn, NY has resumed her solo music project with the July 2022 release entitled, The New Normal. A full version of the song with spoken word along with a radio edit version were recorded with the help of award-winning producer Richard Emery. Initially written by Thea in 2018 about the gun violence epidemic in the USA, recording and production were delayed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic 

This release and accompanying music videos - both edited by Thea Kearney - are a labor of love for a worthy cause and to make it clear to the public where she stands on important issues and that she doesn't shy away from writing socio-political songs.

As a long-time supporter of Everytown and Moms Demand Action, Thea is so pleased to finally get this song out to the public to serve as inspiration for change and continued efforts for gun sense in America, as well as honoring and remembering the victims of gun violence.

All proceeds made from The New Normal are being donated to the Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund in perpetuity.

Today's Video Share: "Liar Liar" by KAT Neocleous

Pop-Rock powerhouse and Singer-Songwriter KAT blends different elements from a range of genres for her new release 'Liar Liar'. With dark soulful vocals expressing raw emotion - KAT brings her own style of soulful pop with a rock edge.

An artist who writes straight from the heart, KAT's songs are often based on real-life experiences. ‘Liar Liar ' is a reminder of your self-worth even after the worst kind of break-up.

“It was everything I wanted but couldn’t say at the time. The break-up song I needed after getting my heart broken, coupled with the realization that I was better off without him. My heart just needed to catch up!”

The video narrative sees KAT in snapshots of memories from a relationship now ended. Experiencing deep heartbreak the journey of the song ultimately leads to a place of acceptance with a dash of defiance! The band performance is stylized with red lighting and gives a glimpse of KAT in performance mode – an amalgamation of attitude, emotion, and vulnerability and shows why it is one of the singer's favorite tracks to perform live!

‘Liar Liar’ is the first single to be released from KAT’S debut EP ‘Warrior Heart’.

Twitter Handle: katsmusiq

Today's Video Share: "Rise Up" by Kim Krenik ft. Jennifer Epperley

Indie pop artist Kim Krenik writes piano driven rock and pop music. Her songs flow out of her experiences and many focus on themes of faith, love, struggle, and empowerment. She wrote the inspirational pop song, "Rise Up" after breaking her right foot when she dropped a couch on it while preparing to move from California to Washington. Her full schedule of teaching, packing, raising four kids, and performing came to a halt because she couldn't walk or drive. A couple of weeks in is when she realized it wasn't really her foot, but it was her mind that kept her from accomplishing tasks. She literally had to rise up and force her weak muscles to work. She prayed for healing, which came in time. But in retrospect, she believes God wanted to first heal her broken mind and teach her to train it to RULE the body, rather than let her body rule her mind. Jennifer Epperley Hitsman cowrote and lended her beautiful voice to sing the bridge and harmonies, and Colin Robinson produced and mixed. This song can be found on Kim's "Deep Breath" album and is available at all online stores.

Twitter Handle: KimKrenik

Today's Video Share: "A Husband Is" by Andrea McArdle

Set at the Drama League in NYC, Tony Nominee Andrea McArdle (the original Annie) introduces the loving ballad, (music by Gail C. Bluestone/ Lyrics by Eileen Bluestone Sherman "A Husband Is" from their Norman Rockwell musical and studio cast album PERFECT PICTURE, But Was All This Real? Here, Ms. McArdle portrays the legendary artist's devoted wife, Mary Rockwell. Despite all his doubts, Mary never loses faith in her soulmate.

Today's Video Share: "If I Could Fall Into the Skies" by Marianne Kesler

Marianne Kesler is a singer-songwriter who has toured widely and now writes and performs in the Dayton OH area. Her newest release "If I Could Fall into the Skies" is a sparsely recorded piano ballad of longing set to beautiful nature video footage, mostly reflections of the skies in water. The idea came from seeing the sky reflected through a window onto her glass top desk, appearing as if you could 'fall into the sky'. Marianne wrote, performed, recorded and produced this track and video. Her music website is: www.mariannekesler.com

Twitter Handle: mariannekesler

 

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