Heidi Osborne has new music out. Inspired by her journey to Cape Town, South Africa, and featuring elements of future bass, pop, indie rock, and more, “Nomad” is an eclectic representation of Heidi Osborne.
“Nomad is the musical baby born from the inspiration of my travels. I get so inspired by music from other cultures, and the way they do life. Songs are my favorite way to share stories and triumphs of the journey, and in Nomad you’ll hear hints of Afrobeats as it was recorded in Cape Town, South Africa.” – Heidi Osborne
You can stream Heidi’s first single A2Z (Rise and Grind)Spotify and follow her on Facebook.
Nomad Track List:
1. A2Z (Rise and Grind)
2. My Muse (Comfortable)
3. Oh Honey
4. Human Race
5. So Lucky
Musicians: Heidi Osborne: Vocals, keyboard, ukulele
Styles: Indie Pop, World, Folk
Similar To: Ingrid Michaelson, Sara Bareilles, Lorde, Brooke Fraser
About Heidi Osborne
Heidi Osborne is an American singer/songwriter, pianist, and makeup artist based in Portland, Oregon. Her latest folk pop EP is out. Heidi went to Cape Town, South Africa where she spent three months in creative migration; escaping the northern hemisphere’s winter; while working with Cosher studios’ producer Howard Edward. Travel has played a huge inuence in her music, with many of her songs storytelling of people she’s met and places she’s been.
Heidi grew up playing classical piano, while also playing and singing on many church worship teams. She studied music in college where she got her Associates Degree by the time she graduated high school. She then took wing to Australia at age 19 for two years. During that time she attended a lm school which launched her into the wonderful world of scoring for short lms, as well as dabbling into makeup artistry for lm. She decided to delve into these crafts further through an audio production course in Montana, and a makeup artistry school in Chicago.
Heidi put the music dream aside for a few years while her makeup career took off. She works professionally doing makeup for lm, commercial, print, runway, bridal, and private clients see http://heidiosborneartistry.com.
Heidi travels all over the country and world with her work, having been featured in Vogue Italia, Voyage Chicago, amongst others. Despite just beginning to taste success in the makeup industry, part of her heart never left her music. Heidi works with local musicians and producers every time she travels to input their style into her music, giving it some international are. In her EP NOMAD, you’ll hear tastes of African beats, guitar riffs and backing vocals. The album covers a journey of friendship, love, loss, people’s deep need for home, and believing that through everything in life, the struggles are only what make us stronger. Heidi hopes that through her stories people will feel empowered to believe that anything is possible.
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It’s Friday and Fromgirltogirl has a new single, ‘Virtual’ to share with you from viral Spotify indie rock outfit Arms Akimbo. The four-piece band has found success touring with Walk The Moon, The Animals and Said The Whale.
The single ‘ Virtual’ is about social media and how our generation’s most prevalent form of communication these days is commenting. Peter Schrupp reveals, “we’re no exception to the rule. After a while you just need to reconnect. After a while you miss your friends. This song illustrates that desire to shake yourself and the people around you awake.”
Arms Akimbo is a maddening series of clichés that manage to form something truly original. They met in college and released a self-produced EP (Vignettes) that found quick success in their Los Angeles hometown. Since then, Arms Akimbo’s Peter Schrupp, Christopher Kalli, Matthew Sutton and Colin Boppell have tapped into that post-college-now-wtf vein of hope, insecurity and fuck it, let’s just enjoy this with their most recent EP The Wrong Kind Of Dance Party.
The EP slowly exposes us to the moments in college where we end up at the end of the night, sitting with our best friends in the driveway and wondering what the point of life is. Whatever it is, the band has hit a nerve. Maybe it’s that never ending nag that this time in life is fleeting, that responsibility is knocking hard on the door. At the end of the day, we are living in an increasingly unpredictable world, the only thing we can count on are good friends and the moment.
Looking for a great place in DC to explore with friends, family, or for date night?If yes, you have to check out the Wharf DC. The transformation of the wharf is unbelievable. There is so much to do and beautifully designed.
Until my recent visit, I had not been to the Wharf DC since my college days where it was simply the wharf and pretty much a stand alone theater. Now in 2018, it’s an incredibly breathtaking place to enjoy a great view, entertainment, and eat at some really amazing restaurants.
I went to Hank’s Oyster Bar on 701 Wharf Street SW Washington, DC 20024. where Chef Jamie Leeds invented urban beach food. It is right on the waterfront, offering option for both indoor and outdoor seating. Although it was a beautiful night, I went for indoor seating. It was a happening place. I recommend going to Hank’s Oyster Baar for happy hour as the restaurant has a great cocktail menu inspired by the staff’s travels. Trying out the different types of oysters and platters were fun as well.
Hank’s Oyster Bar also has lobster rolls, daily fish specials, popcorn shrimp, calamari, Ipswich clams, ceviche, and more for seafoodlovers. You have to try the Hank’s ice bar ( the photo on this post is the sampler platter I enjoyed).
If you are traveling by car, try to find parking in the neighborhood. Otherwise, you can park right at the waterfront, but it’s pretty pricey. We spent more than $20 for only a night visit.
If you want to impress your date, you have to come down here. Great view of the DC Waterfront and gives off all kinds of romantic feels viewing the Potomac. Not to mention, there’s an outdoor bar to give off that beach, island feel on a good weather day. Check out this list of things to do at the Wharf DC. My only regret was not researching before my visit, there is just so much to do, even for families.
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Happy new music Friday! We have a new music video for you from whimsical space pop/psych artist Polartropica entitled ‘Golden Soul.’ The single uses *J-Pop characteristics*, with shimmering dreamlike vocals to create an *electro-pop* anthem. The video details interior struggles and how, with compassion for one another and understanding our differences, there can be healing. Polartropica has been profiled in media outlets such as Huffington Post, LA Weekly and LADYGUNN. Watch her music video ‘Golden Soul’ below:
About Polartropica
Polartropica is the music endeavor of Los Angeles based, whimsical space-pop artist, Ihui (eeway) Cherise Wu. She was born in Taiwan but raised in California. Wu successfully combines quirky pop melodies, futuristic synths, and classical string arrangements, to create a genre of bubblegum psychedelia.
Polartropica derived after Wu heard a song which couldn’t be defined by a genre – ‘Polartropic’ by Mark Foster. Admiring the contrast between both ‘polar’ and ‘tropical’, Wu decided to formulate a place where things can exist where they don’t belong. Polartropica fuses elements of complete opposites together with the outcome resulting in a unique, ethereal sound that defies all sonic worlds. Using both organic and synthetic instruments, Wu conceived a visionary dream world for listeners to escape. It’s marvelous. Wu professes, “I wanted to create a healing, inspiring and empowering space with just the right amount of disco-party!”
Integrating 90’s pop, classical arrangements and intergalactic space-pop, Polartropica is guaranteed to feed your imagination, with eccentric and distinguished sound.
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Searching for a place to chill, enjoy a drink, and listen to live music in Adams Morgan? Roofers Union DC is just what you need. You can find Roofers Union DC in the heart of Adams Morgan. It offers classic American fare and has three spacious levels to enjoy time with friends as well as a good date night.
On the first floor, wine lovers can take their pick from a wine centric bar menu. The second floor has a floor to ceiling window view to get a great overview of Adams Morgan neighborhood. You can enjoy craft beers, a selection of 10 to 12 wines by the glass, and more. The third floor is the covered open air rooftop. It is seasonally available if you want to enjoy one of the best views of Washington DC’s Adams Morgan neighborhood. This rooftop has a horseshoe bar where you can drink signature punch bowls and frozen craft cocktails.
The Roofers Union DC has one of the best rooftops in DC. But what I enjoyed most was the live music there. I heard so many classic rock songs and it was pretty fun guessing the tunes. Roofers Union DC serves Brunch, Lunch, and Supper. The bars hours are 5pm – close. Private events can accommodate 50 – 150 people depending on the level of roofers union.
I would definitely go back anytime for great day or night in Adams Morgan.
New York singer songwriter Miriam Waks has a new album out entitled Tales From a Room. It is a collection of original songs with a tale for each track. You will hear both Waks’ personal experiences as well as songs focused on literary and social themes reflecting on storytelling and human connection through music.
Miriam Waks Tales from a Room
Independent
20 March 2018
Stream the full album via Spotify and watch the music video “Back to the Jungle:
Waks’ voice is potent and naturally charming. The album is full of mystique and profound lyricism you do not want to miss. Tales from a Room Track List:
1. Back to the Jungle
2. Slave to the Song
3. There Was Love
4. Undeserving Girl
5. This Room
6. Cold Turkey
7. Song for Achilles
8. Revolution
9. What My Lovers Taught Me
10. On A Late Night Flight
11. Hey! Little White Girl
Evan Hutchings – Drums / Percussion (all tracks)
Michael Rinne –.Bass (all tracks)
Mason Embry – Piano / Keys (all tracks)
Brendan Harkin – Guitars, Arrangements (all tracks)
Tribal Baroque – (Lila’Angelique and Thoth) – Violins, Vocals (Track 2)
Wanda Vick – Fiddle (Tracks 2, 3, 5, 10); Mandolin (Tracks 2, 3, 5); Dobro,(Track 9)
Jeff Taylor – Accordion (Tracks 5 & 10)
Phillip Keveren – String Arrangement (Song for Achilles)
Song for Achilles Strings:
David Davidson – Violin
David Angell – Violin
Monisa Angell – Viola
Sari Reist – Cello Styles: Singer/Songwriter, Acoustic, Folk, Americana, Rock, Pop, Soul, Country, Country Pop Similar To: Bonnie Raitt, Joni Mitchell, Alison Krauss, Amy Winehouse
About the album Tales from a Room
Tales from a Room was recorded primarily in Nashville, with more vocal sessions in New York. All songs were written by Miriam Waks. The first track “Back to the Jungle” is an homage to artists living in New York City.
“This Room” was inspired by Virginia Woolf’s “A Room of One’s Own” while “Slave to the Song” is an ode to music whose ending features a guest appearance from Tribal Baroque – the avant-garde husband/wife musical duo Lila’Angelique & Thoth (subject of the oscar-winning documentary “Thoth”). Another literature-inspired track on the album is the homosexual love ballad “Song for Achilles” (based on Madeleine Miller’s ‘Song of Achilles’) which sees Miriam assume the mythical identity of Achilles’ lover Patroclus . The politically charged rock anthem “Revolution” speaks to our politically volatile times. “Hey! Little White Girl” is a humorous jab at her own ‘whiteness’ as well as a celebration of the African-American artists she grew up listening to.
All the album artwork is by Kristina Chan, with each song lyric in the booklet having its own illustration by Chan. These add to the whimsical, storytelling feel of the project.
About Miriam Waks
New York based Miriam Waks made her performing debut at the tender age of 10 singing solo at the Sydney Opera House. Since that time she has developed into a highly original artist and vibrant performer who sings in 17 languages and a plethora of musical styles. She has performed at venues and residencies across the globe including New York, Buenos Aires, France, Cuba, Edinburgh, London, Italy, Brussels, India, Macau, Hong Kong & Australia.
Tales from a Room is her first originals album and features 11 songs penned by Miriam, marking her transition from song-interpreter to song-writer. In this album, Miriam traverses a range of musical and thematic landscapes including re-interpreting the feminist writings of Virginia Woolf, assuming the mythical identity of Achille’s lover Patroclus, and playfully poking fun at her own “whiteness”.
Miriam performs with various outfits in NYC and is thankful to live in a place that nurtures the creative passion of so many artists.
Orange County Americana rock’n’roll band Firemelon releases their debut single entitled ‘Before Goodbye’ highlights their own distinct sticky Americana gumbo by fusing elements of twangy country guitars, gritty rock’n’ roll and infectious pop melodies.
Listen to Before Goodbye
The five musicians consisting of Matthew Samia (Vocals,Guitar), Matt Bailey (Guitar, Mandocaster), Ron Larson (Bass), Jeff Cassens (Drums, Percussion), and Chris Harvey ( Pedal Steel) crafted a musical experience of unique arrangements. The band’s music stems from authentic and earthy creative, including honest lyrics and a consistent sonic flavor from start to finish.
We love the infectious energy , with their live performances being lauded by audiences across the West Coast.Influenced by the music of Lucinda Williams, Elvis Costello, Tom Petty, and The War on Drugs. Firemelon have succeeded in bringing their own edge to a timeless genre of music. The synergy within the band is embellished through the use of layered sonic textures and flurries of dynamic soundscapes.
The leading single ‘Before Goodbye’ is a passionate and heartfelt song about the departure of a relationship. It is a melancholy song with a heartbreaking sense of yearning. The band’s aims to use traditional roots instrumentation to create modern music with a vintage edge. The musical collective have shared the stage with such artists as Robben Ford, Kiefer Sutherland, Mike Campbell, Kim Wilson, Dr. John, and David Lindley.
New York City folk singer-songwriter Kate Fenner has a new music video ‘The Yield’ and corresponding album, ‘Middle Voice’ out.
About Kate Fenner’s ‘Middle Voice’ album
The album ‘Middle Voice’ is a snapshot of mid-life and the in-between feelings we experience with love, purpose, illness, and death. It is a sweet, earned ambivalence towards life and art.
“I recorded the bed tracks for this album after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer and slated for surgery to remove it. This diagnoses itself came after a fallow period of illness and getting sober,” Fenner said.
She had started to write again, and wanted to capture her voice on tape in the event that something went awry during her surgery. Tony Scherr, Fenner’s old friend, stepped up immediately to record with her all the beds in less than three weeks in short 3-hr sessions while her son was in school. They later added overdubs and a couple newer songs, once her voice had healed.
1. Two Minds
2. This Divorce
3. Beatrice
4. The Yield
5. A Marriage
6. Song & Dance
7. You’re a Big Girl Now
8. Fatal Fire
9. Hunter
10. Passenger
11. That is All
Musicians:
Kate Fenner: vocals, guitar
Tony Scherr: guitars, bass
Guests:
Kenny Wolleson: drums
Shawn Pelton: drums
Norah Jones: piano
Jason Moran: piano
Chris Brown: organ
Bill Frisell: guitar
Styles: folk, singer-songwriter Similar To: Joni Mitchell, Roberta Flack, Van Morrison
About ‘The Yield’ Music Video
For the music video and song’The Yield,’ Fenner pins a timeless melody to plaintive elegy- Bill Frisell’s sonic ether as twinkling stars that are just close enough to make out, while the lyric sticks us to the ground of loving, fostering and parenting. The music itself becomes parent to the prodigal voice, who has left not to wander, but to yield. Fenner documents tending to life while keeping “one eye on the city lights.” The song holds the listener on a constant pivot, with surrender and yearning in the balance.
About Kate Fenner
Kate Fenner is a Canadian musician based in New York City. The New York Times describes her vocal stylings as having a “lusty, alternative, Joni Mitchell-ish sound.”
“Middle Voice”is Fenner’s third solo album. Musical contributors to the recording include Bill Frisell, Jason Moran, Norah Jones, Chris Brown, and Tony Scherr. On the album, Fenner’s rich voice navigates ecstatic and tragic thresholds, encountering what we may keep and what we need to put down throughout life.
As the middle of three sisters, and a woman of ‘middle age’, the album locates the singer in the present tense, presuming nothing and delivering truth with unabashed maturity. Experience has yielded both wisdom and disappointment.
ElectroR&B, indie/pop artist DAANI has a new single out entitled ‘All Of A Sudden.’ The song showcases DAANI’s powerful lyrics and slinky electronic beats with modern R&B soundscapes. DAANI has been compared to artists such as Sia, Jessie Ware and Lapsley and has found success with her last single being the official song for the Hunger Games Mockingjay trailer.
DAANI is also known for performing as a backing vocalist for music’s most legendary acts, from Miley Cyrus to Sheryl Crow and The Roots.
“This song is about what it’s like to meet someone who stops you in your tracks. You know that feeling of feeling like you were just living in some gray, monotonous existence and out of nowhere someone comes into your life and just slaps some excitement into it? That feeling. Hopefully everyone has had that happen to them, or will have that happen to them at some point”, reveals DAANI.
DAANI is a Nashville-based musical power punch who blends electro-pop and modern R&B sounds to create a vibe that caresses you with each note and syllable. She is diving head-first into a series of new releases this year after cutting her teeth touring and performing as a backing vocalist for music’s most legendary acts from Miley Cyrus to Sheryl Crow, Amos Lee, The Roots and more.
Having trained as a jazz vocalist at The New School in NYC, she delivers colorful and strong lyrics with true control and emotion that leave the listener feeling the subtle intensity of her songwriting. DAANI’s influences range from the soul of Stevie Wonder to the 90’s energy of Celine and Mariah, rounded off with present day sensibilities akin to Sia and Jessie Ware; she has created her own distinctive musical mélange that is both classic and relevant.
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Shoegaze rock Americana artist Sam Valdez has a new single out entitled ‘Funeral.’ You may have heard Valdez latest single ‘Farther Away’ because it has been garnering NPR play on tastemaker KCRW and features ethereal vocals, western soundscapes, and shimmering shoegaze melodies.
Valdez is similar to Angel Olsen, vintage Mazzy Starand inspired by Sufijan Stevens and the words of Sylvia Plath. She has been featured in Paste, Consequence of Sound, Black Book Mag and Indie Shuffle, and recently charted on Mornings Become Eclectic on NPR’s KCRW.
SamValdez is a Los Angeles based singer-songwriter, whose music is built upon the fusion of shoegaze and vintage Americana indie folk. Embodying the best of both genres, Valdez has created dreamy, yet haunting atmospheric soundscapes that resonate with her listeners. She grew up at the edge of the Nevada desert, in Las Vegas and credits the desert as a major influence in her writing and composing. The vastness and solitude of desert life is apparent throughout her writing, with cinematic resonance and euphoric arrangements.
After performing in numerous bands, Valdez found the essence of her solo sound and decided to run with it, indulging in her own creative process and ultimately developing a sound that is true to her own. As a classically trained violinist, Valdez has a sense of musical maturity within her songs, adding technicalities that bring her to the forefront of her genre. Follow Sam Valdez on Instagram to learn more. Subscribe to Fromgirltogirl.com for your dose of new music every week and be sure to Follow us on @fromgirltogirl on Instagram.
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