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An electronic music artist on the scene for 10 years. From his first EP, “Fade Out Lines,” to his latest one, due to release in the second quarter of 2023, he’s created some heavenly tunes. Fantomacs is a Berlin native composer who creates music meant for escapism from harsh realities and indulgence in the goodness of melodies. For many years, he’s created the perfect fusion of music genres, including a tinge of electro, ambient & chillout, and jazzy or funky to rock styles. He took the first step towards being a music pioneer at 8, first in the classical field. Later on, jazz, blues, and other styles were added, which laid the musical foundation for his current forms of expression. As he learned more about different genres, he learned more about the infinite musical possibilities he could experiment with. Music Inspired By Experience Fantomacs grew up near Düsseldorf. This place was heavily influenced by the yearly “Jazz Ralley,” which also reflects in his songs. “I'm doing all steps of the process, starting from the creative work, technical steps (playing, recording, mixing & mastering), the release and marketing processes up to the cover art, video and photographing - hence, music production, all under one roof.” - Fantomacs His music throughout the years has evolved into a medium for people to unwind and forget their worries along with the funky yet soothing beats. Fantomacs creates music that sounds good with or without lyrics; sometimes instrumentals say much more than words can. His recently released song “Let’s have some Fun(k)”, for instance, it contains a reminiscence of funky guitar strums, clavinet, brass sections and bass, giving birth to a musical piece that people think of whenever they’re in a bind and looking to unwind. Fantomacs brings a profound knowledge of midi & audio sequencing, mixing, and mastering that has grown over the past decades. In context with his photo and cover art, a complex whole is created that holistically reflects his personality. His unique work has earned more than 1.4 million streams and he has built-up a world-wide fan base exceeding 32k. What inspires him? Music jams, socializing with people, and absorbing their life events are some inspirational sources for Fantomacs. He’s gained a lot of exposure over the years and learned—the more you explore, the more your music spectrum expands. He comments, “Oh, there is a broad spectrum of things that can trigger my inspiration: starting from hearing the music of others, online jamming with other musicians from around Europe, listening to rhythms in the environment - there are plenty of them around us - up to working in the studio, exploring phrases and chord progressions on my workstation, or even traveling into other regions of the world is a huge resource of inspiration for me.” Since relying solely on selling songs and performing gigs is still not a sustainable source for most indie artists, Fantomacs recommends having a fallback plan or other working hustles to support their passion. To know more about his work, visit here.

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Eric Cohen, an artist from Kansas City, Missouri brings the light to the hopeless and livens up the dark with his music committed to God. Music is a string that attaches the listener's heart to a subject. And if God has blessed someone with the gift of creativity and power to create enticing melodies, it’s the duty of the artist to deliver the gospel through it. Eric draws on his spiritual power and life experiences to influence people with music and bring about peace, hope, and power to people from all walks of life. Eric has experienced a dark past, crumbling relationships, and even lost the will to live some time ago, but God brought him back from misery and never gave up on him. A new beginning 3 years ago, Eric was amidst a personal crisis and contemplating suicide. The Lord spoke to him and bestowed him with the gift of rapping. From that day, he decided to use his gift for only his glory. Being a hip-hop artist, Eric ensures his lyrics are meaningful and so intense that they leave a long-lasting impact on the listener. “I only want to be a light in the darkness for people who are lost and broken. I want to inspire others by showing them who Jesus is, that there is a better way than they may be currently living.” - Eric Cohen Eric’s message to all the people out there is to never lose hope and seek the light during difficult times. Life is not always a happy ride, but if you accept it all with grace, God will surely reward you with success. When he sings, there is only one goal in his mind – transform lives, and help people realize that God is looking out for them. He is working day and night to create songs that bring a smile to faces and talk people out of their dark thoughts. When people praise god, life take a turn for good and delivers them from despair to light. When Eric started making music, he fell in love with the process. As soon as he penned down his first words, his songs became a conduit for doing good, and he felt his thoughts ooze with positivity. At that moment, he found his new calling. “While I wasn’t perfect by any means I knew God could still use me with this gift he had given me. I had a purpose, I had determination. I knew my mission from that day forth.” - Eric Cohen To anyone who listens to his music, Eric wants to say that whatever situation you’re in life right now, God has your back. Whether it’s music or some other passion of your life, give your life to Jesus and he will make something beautiful out of it. Listen to Eric’s songs and bask in the glory of God, here.

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Life is an adventure and it’s never too late to change the track of life and follow what your heart yearns for. Kristi Jacques, a music artist always knew she’ll be known through her music. As an ambitious music artist, Kristi continues to yearn for excellence and climb up the ladder of success with her insightful and solicitous tracks. Currently based out of Myrtle Beach, SC, Kristi was raised in Charleston, and her background included heavy involvement in the local music scene, along with guitar lessons, singing, helping run a music store, and working for an entertainment newspaper. Kristi defies every orthodox norm there is to create music and pursue dreams. While music has always been at the core of her life goals, she recorded and released her first album at the age of 52, but with the enthusiasm of a young artist ready to take over the world with her charm and assiduous creativity. About her calling to be a musician, she says, “To be completely honest, I didn't really have a music career. It was a huge part of my life in the 90s but not a career. Since I started over in 2020/21, I have relearned the guitar (still a work in progress) and have written close to 30 songs, recorded the songs with some amazing musicians and producers, and released my first album with a second one coming soon. I even have another EP coming out in the summer. When I started back, I thought of music as a hobby. Once that door had been opened, it is all I want to do now. I love every minute of it.” Her story inspires people to never give up on their dreams and always see life as an open field to try new things and expand their horizons. While music has always been an important part of her life, at age 52, she decided to follow her heart and embark on this journey as a music artist. Her holy grail is the quote from the song All Ends Well by Alter Bridge. "If you believe in nothing else, just keep believing in yourself." This charismatic woman believes that when people have confidence in themselves, they have the potential to grow at any pace, regardless or age! Everyone achieves goals at a different pace, humans are built differently, and their aspirations vary for each individual. It’s ok if someone doesn’t do it all young, life is all yours to go for a spin, change careers, and become a totally different version. Mistakes are going to happen. You must be willing and able to keep going if you play or sing a wrong note or chord. It’s going to happen. Just pretend like you meant to do it and keep moving forward. To listen to Kristi’s songs, visit here.

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John Gallen celebrates music with five new singles to honor the arrival of his second album in 2023. Music artists always push their creative limits to the test by mixing new-age trends in their releases and surprising the audience with their artistic versatility. Nothing defines this versatility better than the music that throws it back to the 1970s. John Gallen makes this a reality with his five new singles from the “1970s” album to mark the release of his new album in May 2023. A product of the lockdown, the 1970s is full of wit and fun as an album of sophisticated white soul-pop-rock. Sprinkled with delectable brass and strings, it features a band – top session players among them – that can boogie, and excellent vocals and harmonies, all brought together under the watchful ears of the accomplished Billy Farrell, at the production desk. John’s first single “Positive Attitude” got the no.1 spot on Apple and his debut album went No.1 Independent and No.5 Official in Ireland in 2022. Hot Press Magazine rated John's debut album 9/10 and he has reached around the world, and is moving at pace over the past six months. His top ten listening audience is now: the USA, Mexico, Brazil, UK, Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Canada, and Switzerland. Enigmatic Musician With Hunger For Creativity The charismatic man refutes that music needs to follow a certain norm. Instead, his work digs deep into the crevices of the mind and finds the most eccentric topics to write about. Aside from being a talented artist, he’s also a seasoned multi-instrumentalist, composer, and lyricist, he is also internationally recognized as a leading lawyer. At the age of 15, he started making music in the studio and testing his creative abilities. But, life is unpredictable and his career changed gears when he was 17. After a long hiatus, he reverted back to his profound love for—music. John derives inspiration from the most thrilling encounters of his life as a lawyer. One of his songs, “Enemy” recollects his meeting with a Libyan warlord in his capacity as adviser to the warring governments of Libya before the UN. His lyrics are an expedition to enlightenment that combine observational melody with real stories. John lives by the quote “Go anywhere, do anything”. His liberal view of life allows him to experience vivid events and imbibe their lessons into an instrumental entertaining track. Being a composer and lyricist, he is involved in every stage of music creation and he makes sure to add a taste of his personality to every aspect of it. The vision for the next five years is to release one new album every year, reaching a global fanbase and bringing the juggernaut of his 12-piece band to different countries.

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The American rapper and artist Travis Scott gets trapped into trouble after being accused of assault and criminal mischief at a nightclub in Midtown, New York City. The "Sicko Mode" singer may have punched a sound engineer in the face and broken his phone early on Wednesday morning at the Nebula nightclub, according to individuals close to law enforcement who spoke to Paparazzi. Despite Scott's manager, Ted Anastasiou, alleging that the charges were part of a "possible cash grab," officials are allegedly ready to interrogate the rapper about the allegations. Scott allegedly appeared irritated when the music volume was turned down and attempted to play DJ himself, according to the nightclub's sound engineer. Scott allegedly joined rapper Don Toliver on stage following Toliver's earlier that evening at Irving Plaza performance. Although the motive of the alleged assault has not been confirmed, an eyewitness said that Scott made a fuss before pushing someone into the DJ booth and yelling, "Back the fuck off." The rapper is also accused of damaging nightclub equipment to the tune of about $12,000 in total. Also Read: A Music Escapade From Love Island To WWE: Topps Chanzo Mitchell Schuster, Scott's lawyer, believes that his client will be exonerated of all charges despite the accusations. According to Schuster, the event was "obviously a mistake," and his team is prepared to work with local police to put things right. Richie Romero, the managing partner of Nebula, also commented on the occurrence and said that the news had "blown entirely out of proportion." Romero referred to the evening as "wonderful" and asserted that the media had exaggerated the charges. Grammy-nominated musician Travis Scott is well-known for his upbeat performances and musical collaborations. The rapper has already come under fire for his live performances, with some fans alleging that he incites reckless behavior there. Scott faced criticism in 2021 for his participation at a festival in Houston, Texas, when eight people died and several more were hurt. The latest in a long line of scandals involving the rapper are the claims of assault and criminal mischief at the Nebula nightclub. His lawyers and spokesperson, though, have denied any wrongdoing.

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