Today's Video Share: "Traveler" by Mary Taylor
Mary Taylor is a singer-songwriter from NY state residing in NJ. This song is about taking one step at a time during trying times and trusting the little bit of light that you have to see. This song is about the journey, not the arrival. Each town is an adventure of trust.
Today's Video Share: "LIAR (Teaser)" by Nathalie Gower and The Buzz
Led by the hypnotic Nathalie Gower on vocals, she brings a particular flair to each song, creating electricity and intrigue that matches her personality. Nathalie brings years of family experience to bear in creative song writing.
Samuel Haberle (sometimes an architect but generally just a deal junkie) matches Nathalie’s vibe with his bass playing energy, lighting up every song. Drums are punched out by Daimon Shelton (Shelby), car tinkerer by day and wields his stick magic by night, making the drums serve the band in powerful, heart-beating ways. Clint Baker, passionate guitarist and all-round cutie with a trail of admirers after every gig.
Fun facts:
- The day Nathalie was born, her dad couldn’t be there as he was performing on Top of The Pops, he was number 1 & 2 in the charts in several countries
-King Willy, who mastered Gotye's smash hit 'somebody' also masters The buzz’s tracks
- Darren Percival (the voice 2019, who specialises in focusing on female artists) - production
- Model in Music vid beauty icon of the world 2019 and world teen supermodel 2019
- Nathalie is actively involved in the Women in Music movement and engaging closely with APRA AMCOS and AIR and women in music mentors
Twitter Handle: g9NhSWsMFcvLZXA
Today's Video Share: "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" by Deb Cavanaugh
Having grown up with The Beatles, this was one of Deb's favorite songs. She covers this on electrified mountain dulcimer, a traditional American instrument. Deb is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and memoirist. In the 70s and early 80s, she traveled the US via thumb and VW Bus, eventually settling in upstate NY. Her partner, Joel Patterson is the videographer.
Today's Video Share: "Big Love" by Lauren Monroe
"Big Love" is about the potential in all of us. We all differ by gender, by sexual orientation, the color of our skin, and by our individual ideology, ethnicity and spiritual guidance. We are, however, a singular humanity. We truly are: BIG LOVE.
Directed by Shaun Monson, "Big Love" is a song I felt I had to write and record. It’s my anthem and I trust it. The album breaks on July 10th 2020 and is available for pre-order today. It represents my heart and my soul, and defines this moment in time. Hopeful. Strong. Healing.
Twitter Handle: IamLaurenMonroe
Today's Video Share: "Ni Una Más" by Hannah Schzde
Hannah Schzde is an antifolk musician from Mexico City currently based in Boston, MA. Delivered through latin beats and colorful imagery, her protest music video “Ni Una Más” stands up against gender-based violence across the world. Hannah is currently recording her debut EP set to be released in the fall of 2020.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/hannah.schzde
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hannah.schzde
Today's Video Share: "You Are Not Alone" by Katie Sontag
About the artist: Katie Sontag writes songs that are honest and vulnerable for her own healing and transformation and seeks to inspire the same in others. Based in Eugene, OR but working on touring the world, Katie's songs will touch your heart and leave you feeling better than when you came.
About the Song: Now more than ever, we must remember, we are not alone. This song reminds us of our fundamental togetherness, while acknowledging our longing to be physically together and the impossible reality of that. Creativity offers us a healing balm, a "song will rise" as a way for us to make sense of ourselves and away to express bring us out of loneliness and back into connection. As all of us face a new heightened level of uncertainty in our lives, please remember that you are not alone.
Today's Video Share: "Rise" By Isolde Fair
“Rise” focuses on using one’s voice for positive change, and the power that each person possesses to allow our voices to be heard against injustice—the unstoppable drive to never give up. It’s a message for people of all ages, but especially speaks to youth.
Isolde Fair is a 16-year-old singer-composer-musician from LA, who first gained recognition at age 13 with her composition and recording “To All The Little Girls.”
Twitter Handle: FairIsolde
Today's Video Share: "Canyons" by Xs & ARROWs
Xs & ARROWs is a trio of native Los Angelenos bound by teenage friendship, a love of Irish rock, and commitment to artistic creation.
The group began as rock n' roll quartet EXIT, playing high-profile clubs such as The Whisky and The Viper Room. In their incarnations with various singers, they have had some truly noteworthy experiences: playing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, touring the Balkans, even joining U2 on stage at the Staples Center in Los Angeles for a performance of the legendary band's "Out of Control."
Today Xs & ARROWs have found their identity fronted by guitarist Courtney Lavender, favoring an acoustic vibe with warm, vulnerable vocals.
Courtney recently moved to the San Gabriel Mountains in LA, and has been deeply inspired by their power and presence. This song, "Canyons," is a tribute to their history and to their current magic.
Today's Video Share: "Dream Catcher" by Mandy McMillan
Canadian country-pop artist Mandy McMillan is thrilled to release of the official music video for her newest single, “Dream Catcher”.
“After a decade of dreaming, chasing, embracing, and growing, ‘Dream Catcher’ defines my sound and my life. Today – as an artist and as a person – I am exactly where I want to be,” says McMillan.
Co-written in Nashville by McMillan and Andrew Beason and produced by Simon Gugala, “Dream Catcher” is an honest reflection of her unwavering belief in the cultivation and manifestation of goals and a compelling snapshot of her journey towards fulfillment. Jenny Marvin directed the music video.
A performer since age 5, the Edmonton-born McMillan left her day job in Stony Plain, Alberta to move to Nashville after winning a 2008 Country Music Television Canada contest. This has led to an array of moments, like opening for Trisha Yearwood and Blake Shelton, showcasing at 2018's Diamonds in the Rough series during Canadian Country Music Week, making the Top 10 of ole’s “Play for Publisher” for her 2018 single “Chasin’ the Ace” and showcasing at Whiskey Jam.
Mandy McMillan’s “Dream Catcher” adventure will continue with the fall release of the album of the same name.
Twitter Handle: mandymcmillan
Today's Video Share: "When I Found You (The Adoption Song)" by Jayne Olderman
“I wrote my love song "When I Found You (The Adoption Song)" for my adopted German Shepherd, Lakota. But, it is also dedicated to anyone who has adopted, rescued and loved an animal (or person). And, good news, it's not like the commercials that are so sad you want to hide under the bed while watching. Instead, this video celebrates people and their beloved rescued animal companions. (I also volunteer at a horse rescue and included some horses as well.) The animal shelter where I found Lakota allowed me to film and recreate the experience of meeting him for the first time which you'll see at the beginning of the video. Again, thank you to all who have rescued your animals! ♥️ — Jayne https://www.facebook.com/jodyoradio; jayneolderman.com
Twitter Handle: PopTrashUsa
Today's Video Share: "Sudan Sun" by Teena Gowdy
“Sudan Sun — you can actually put any country in the third world as a title. This is just an expression from my heart of the atrocities that go on in a Third World country. But when I found these children dancing and smiling in their impoverished state, it warmed my heart knowing that this organization is allowing kids to smile and dance! Thank you for dancing to my song." — Teena Gowdy
Twitter Handle: teenagowdy
Today's Video Share: "She's King of the World" by Grace Mauk
"She's the King of the World" is a Women Empowerment song. It was inspired by the MeToo movement of 2019. The song is a celebration of strength and bravery. The video is a collage of strong women of all ages from around the world. In the video, there are girls from The Philippines, England, California, Florida, and everywhere in between.
Today's Video Share: "Free" by Elyse Saunders
Canada's Elyse Saunders is celebrating the digital release of her new country-pop fusion, “Free”.
Co-written by Saunders and Shawn Moore – "Free" is her debut collaboration with producer Dan Swinimer (Madeline Merlo). An upbeat country song that blends electronic-pop elements and an acoustically driven rhythm with soaring vocals, the summertime story at the heart of the song carries a deeper message for the Peterborough, Ontario native.
“I believe there's something really beautiful about celebrating life and just taking in the moment. ‘Free’ takes me back to simpler times when I was younger and there were less responsibilities. It’s when a day at the beach enjoying the sunset and watching fireworks was really important to me. I’ve come to learn that it’s these experiences with the people in my life that matter. It’s important to slow down and soak in these quality moments. We need to make time to be free and this single is a reminder of that,” says Saunders.
“Free” is the first in a wave of new music as part of her planned album – also called “Free” – which will capture her artistic freedom and authentic ability to explore different sectors of the commercial country universe.
Twitter Handle: Elyse_Saunders
Today's Video Share: "Nothing Sacred About Hatred" by Val Kinzler
“May violence cease to silence peace.”
Val Kinzler is a NYC award-winning singer-songwriter who strives to inspire healing through music. As a mother, teaching artist and edutainment consultant and youth counselor for the Dept. Of Education, Kinzler writes songs in a variety of genres. Her lyrics explore conflict, love, loss and celebrate the tenacity of the human spirit.
She is the founder and talent booker for NYC Women Who Rock, a John Lennon Songwriting Contest awardee, Martin Guitars Scholarship winner via Women In Music and Recording Artists Development Singer-Songwriter Contest winner. Val has opened for Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night), Marty Balin, Johnny Johnson, BB King and Dr. John. She plays solo and with her band of rock veterans.
For more information:
http://www.valkinzler.com
http://www.facebook.com/vkblive
Twitter Handle: Valkyriekinzler
Today's Video Share: "Ex's House Party" by Elizabeth Moen
The "Ex's House Party" video explores what it means to feel isolated at a party, how feelings for someone can change and yet feel so familiar. Elizabeth Moen hails from Vinton, Iowa, where she learned to play guitar as a teenager. Her 'sultry and intoxicating' voice tackles 'what it's like to be alive: to wake up each day and attempt to balance the myriad of emotions that go along with being human.'
Twitter Handle: emoenmusic
Today's Video Share: "Fight Like A Girl" by Raye Zaragoza
"Fight Like a Girl" is a mixed media, crowdsourced video that features images and video clips of female and female-identifying strength, inclusivity, resilience, and love. "Fighting like a girl" looks different to everyone, and the video amplifies and showcases women who use their platforms to "be their best selves." "Raye Zaragoza is an award-winning singer-songwriter who carries an acoustic guitar and a message. Writing about social issues comes naturally to Raye. 'As a woman of color in America, social issues are things you deal with and see every day of your life."'
Twitter Handle: rayezaragoza
Today's Video Share: "Trust" by Gracie and Rachel
"Trust" illustrates someone experiencing feelings of doubt becoming inspired and and empowered by someone else leading the way; 'it was inspired during a time when many women were sharing their stories of bravery against all odds on our screens. If we can trust our inner self to have the confidence to stand up when it's difficult to do so, we might inspire the next person to do the same.'
Twitter Handle: gracieandrachel
Today's Video Share: "Lazy Daze" by Michele Osten
“This video was pieced together by my partner Nic Gibbons in 2019 as a trial/sample video for the original tune Lazy Daze written by Clive Knapp. Initially written and performed with an Americana feel and later adapted by me, as a swinging jazz number. A good friend and songwriter, Denise Dimin, suggested I try and submit a little something to WOSR, very much hoping it fits your criteria. About me, Michele Osten born in Seattle a very long time ago now resides in London. Took up jazz rather late in life and has since played at some pretty high profile venues and festivals, Verdi Kitchen at The Royal Albert Hall, Pizza Express Chelsea in London, The Bulls Head in Barnes London, The Half Moon in Putney London and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival amongst other pubs, restaurants, street parties, and private functions.”
Twitter Handle: MicheleOsten
Today's Video Share: "MVP" by She Is Floyd
Rock singer-songwriter She is Floyd, of Dallas, TX, combines a captivating voice with compelling lyrics in each song she performs. Floyd’s songs let us know we’re not facing life alone while at the same time inspiring us to take positive steps forward.
Floyd has released her latest single, MVP, which is a story about "playing the players."
Floyd has a wide variety of musical inspirations, including Julie Andrews, AFI, The Used, John Rzeznik, Axl Rose, Led Zeppelin, and David Cassidy.
Floyd got her start by playing local venues in the Dallas, TX., area where she currently resides. A sampling of her venues includes The Palladium, Freedom Fest, Dallas Lakewood Theatre, Celebrate Freedom, and The Curtain Club.
Twitter Handle: sheisfloyd
Today's Video Share: "Way Too Controlling" by Lauren St James
Lauren St. James is a British Pop Singer, Songwriter and Producer from London offering up fun, sassy and empowering songs that promise to get anyone out of a bad mood.
'Way Too Controlling' is Lauren's 4th single and it is the epitome of female empowerment. The song represents Lauren's unflinching attitude towards controlling behaviour and shows her audience that she stands for strength, independence and equality.
‘Way Too Controlling’ is an upbeat, sassy Pop Latino song perfect for the summer and, to make it even more exciting, it comes with a GOLDEN RETRIEVER MUSIC VIDEO featuring 30 Golden Retrievers!
Due to the Covid-19 epidemic, Lauren had to take initiative when creating this video, and Lauren had the genius idea of doing a homemade video with her many Golden Retrievers, which promises to be the cutest viral video of 2020.
Twitter Handle: laurensjmusic