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The Atlas Artist Spotlight turns the high beams on dedicated artists who are pointed towards success.
From solo singer-songwriter and bands to international ensembles – collectively these artists have toured with multi-platinum recording artists; won numerous awards; their music is featured in film & TV projects; their records included in
MTV catalogues and many other successes.
At Music Resource Group, we believe the future of music depends upon fresh voices and vision.
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3 Kisses: 'American Breakdown'
Texas Party Punk band, 3 KISSES deliver insanely catchy, high-energy songs that blend punk-ish, "cuddle-angst" with a positive, party vibe. Martin Folkman at Musician's Atlas says, "3 KISSES combine pop, metal and punk into a musical fusion that is: One: infectious; Two: out of this world; and uniquely: 3 Kisses!" |
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Big Reeno: 'Brush It Off'
Big Reeno is a young, emerging Hip Hop talent currently residing in the Midwest. Born in Westside Africa (Nigeria), Big Reeno has been writing and performing music since he was seven years old and has also recorded tracks with artist and producers all over the world. |
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Carbon 9: 'My Friend'
Noted as the "Hardest-working band in LA", CARBON 9 is unlike any other. Their commercial hard rock style of music is cutting edge, relying heavily on advanced technology and state of the art sounds. |
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Celestial Dawn: 'Disorder'
Let the old slip into the night. Ten years ago, 5 Montreal musicians rubbed heavy, melodic sounds against shattering riffs to pierce flesh baked dry by heroes and worn thin by imitators. Together as Celestial Dawn , they scraped away the dead ideas and revealed a sound ferocious in its originality. |
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D. Burton: 'Never Hurt You'
The hottest new R&B/POP artist out of the Bay Area since the arrival of Keisha Cole on the scene, is Oakland's own D. Burton. Born and raised in Oakland Ca, D. Burton began singing at the age 3, and like many other performers before him, started perfecting his craft singing in the church. By the time D. was six he became one of their premiere vocalist. |
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Evoka: 'White Flag'
Powered by a captivating live show and memorable music, Evoka is emerging as one of the South’s most promising artists. Formed in the hills of Western North Carolina, Evoka quickly gained recognition performing dates for the Warped Tour, and through licensing deals with MTV, Subway and ESPN. |
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The Foundation Band
The Foundation Band is a trio of jazz musicians that has among them over thirty years of experience in all phases of the music business, from performing for groups of from twenty to twenty thousand. Their work is partly sponsored by the Sam Allen Foundation, a 501c non-profit corporation. |
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The Good Luck Joes: 'Middle of Me'
The perfect mix of pop, rock, folk and garage into one highly delectable musical cocktail, the sound is smooth and satisfying... the melodies feel instantly familiar while the vibe shimmers like the best of warm summer days. Thoughtful lyrics make this a no-brainer. |
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Karlus Trapp: 'Heaven Cries'
Karlus Trapp is an award winning songwriter, singer and performer who has won songwriting awards from Billboard, The John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and the American Songwriting Contest for Pop and Worldbeat music. |
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Katya: 'The Power of Rock And Roll'
Katya is Rock and Roll's love child! She is a first generation, American-born, Russian Freedom Rocker. Katya is an amazing singer, songwriter, performer, and musician, with a repertoire of over 300 songs. She has signed a distribution contract with Music One in the Philippines; also she has been nominated for Female Singer Songwriter of the year by the Los Angeles Music Awards. |
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Keith and Renee: 'Good Year'
This year, life is imitating art for pop/rock darlings Keith and Renee. The release of their third album, Revolution, has propelled the pair into a new era of good fortune- one where their unique combination of playful harmonies and thoughtful lyrics is translating into viable commercial success, critical recognition and an ever-expanding world of open doors. |
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Kill Krinkle Club: 'Lakes'
Kill Krinkle Club are an Irish/Swedish husband & wife duo that make richly melodic dream pop for the forgotten and lost. New York’s Sentimenalist Magazine has described the music as "exuding dark romance and fairytale visions, juxtaposing sweetness and experimental sounds for a quirky, cinematic trip....it shines, best enjoyed while sipping absinthe laced tea." |
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The Krims: 'Devil'
The Krims, a five piece band straight outta Fargo, ND playing an all original set consisting of blues, rock, punk, funk, and bluegrass that they self describe as "Astro Honkey-tonk". Forming in 1999, The Krims have played in a variety of different clubs, festivals, and musical showcases. Releasing their 1st album "The Intervention Show" in 2001, they have been paving there way across the U.S. in support of their music. |
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Lauren Jane Bowman: 'Angels Falling Down'
Lauren is a Singer/Songwriter who writes her own compositions and lyrics. She also plays guitar and piano. "Dangerous Angel",Lauren's first self-released album, was featured on Long Island's famous radio station WBAB/ 102.3. The Home Grown show: hosted by D. J. Fingers has supported other musician's such as Blue Oyster Cult, Taylor Dayne, and Zebra. |
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Lazlo Hollyfeld: 'Everything You Know Is Gone'
Through several years of touring, recording, and creating, Lazlo Hollyfeld has become recognized as an underground force in pushing the boundaries of what instrumental music can become. With a high energy and engaging live performance and a meticulous approach to studio album production, Lazlo has crossed the barriers of Post-Rock, Electronic, and Independent music time and time again. |
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Leon: 'Irreplaceable'
Leon, one of the finest jazz guitarists and vocalists has again set the bar in style, creativity and raw talent. In this New Release, Leon revisits a few past Hits, "Saving All My Love","Side Show" and "The A Train". This new CD will amaze and delight you, as his many fans often write in the guest book, "His Soul Speaks" and we all benefit in so many ways. |
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Love You Long Time: 'Dreamkiller 2.0'
Combining Hip Hop beats with 80s influenced pop, Love You Long Time has a sound fresher than fresh. With MC Oz on the microphone, $ally Kat on the keytar, Chains on the bass, and Professor Fuzzy on drums, the band just finished its sixth big western U.S. tour. |
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Magic Brook: 'Fetch!'
"Brook's versatile and accomplished guitar playing runs a gamut from blues to jazz to folk. The playing and singing is by turns reflective, relaxing, and stirring," says Bill Dewey of Reclaiming Quarterly. Brook combines acoustic guitar journeys and vocals that reach for your heart and touch your soul. |
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Matthew Pop: 'The Great Demise'
From live-for-the-moment anthems of reckless youth to angst-filled tales of doomed late-night love, Matthew's songs have always had more twists and turns than a John Grisham spy novel. One moment, he's showing the sensitive inner man, backing his intimate lyrics with delicate acoustic guitar textures and then he Jekyll and Hydes you with some close-the-shutters and lock-up-your-daughters rock and roll. |
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Mayors Of Super Awesome Town: 'Sad'
Geek-rock band, Mayors of Super Awesome Town, came together after the Civil War. Throughout the Industrial Revolution, they played shows at garment factories and entertained railroad workers laying down tracks. During the Great Depression, they went their separate ways. |
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Muy Cansado: 'Telemundo'
In the late '90s, there was a college rock/alternative sound comprised of bands like Dinosaur Jr., The Lemonheads, Letters To Cleo, The Volcano Suns and The Blake Babies. That sound has been missing for far too long. Fortunately Boston's Muy Cansado has harnessed that sound and made it their own, while keeping it fresh and unaffected. |
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Neil C. Young: 'Arthur Paul Calf'
Neil C Young is an extremely gifted guitarist who is establishing his unique talents in both Britain and North America. In a contemporary musical climate which is often overcrowded with an eclectic range of guitar styles, Neil not only acknowledges these influences, including bossanova, bebop and blues, but also displays an in-depth knowledge of performance and composition through studies at Birmingham Conservatoire. |
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The Parlotones: 'Overexposed'
The Parlotones kicked off their professional career in 2003 rising to the forefront of South African music by 2006 when they signed a European license deal on the back of their debut single beautiful being used in a Fujifilm commercial. Since then The Parlotones have become the biggest selling rock band in South Africa and have delivered over 200 shows in 2008 across SA, UK and Europe. |
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Sable: 'Love Hasnt Found Them Yet'
Not just another pretty face in boots and a cowboy hat, Sable brings a distinct new voice and new songs/sounds to country music and radio. But his looks have not gone unnoticed by reviewers. "Jeff Sable has abundant sex appeal and the talent to back it up," according to June 2007 issue of Music Connection Magazine. |
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Satchel Page: 'The Moment I Wake Up'
Born Dominique DeLeon in Washington, DC, Satchel Page spent his childhood developing the introspective wit and vivid storytelling style that would come to characterize his work. His skills developed early, penning songs by the age of 8 and becoming a published poet by the time he was 16. |
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Scraping For Change: 'Heart Attack'
Scraping For Change (also known as SFC) is a Bay Area based rock trio that makes their mark on every stage they set foot. SFC is known to have stellar live performances full of energy and crowd interaction. SFC formed in Belmont, California in 2003. Scraping For Change is lead by vocalist and guitarist Sterling Selover and Drummer Joe Szulkowski. They are currently working with Bassist Jonathan Graham. |
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The Show: 'Flying Pig'
ROAD TRIP CONVERSATIONS are owed a large debt to the forming of THE SHOW. In 2005, Brandon Mitchell met Beejae (aka Johnny Lethal) whilst hitchhiking from Albuquerque to New York City. Driving back from Los Angeles, Beejae picked him up. The two talked about music and ambition as artists for the three-day trip, became fast friends, and Mitchell ended up staying in Pittsburgh. "Forming a band was not a topic that came up," Beejae says, "We both had terrible experiences in past bands so we never even talked about it." |
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Starcode: 'Fine'
STARCODE is a New York City based modern rock band. The O'Connor brothers create a solid backbone to which catchy pop vocal melodies and interwoven guitars and loops cling creating songs that electrify the listener leaving one wanting more. Recorded with producer Dale Penner (Nickelback, Econoline Crush, and Matthew Good) STARCODE's latest release 'hum' is a full course cross section of the band's talents as songwriters. Their live shows are high energy rides that live and breath as each song literally comes to life. |
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Stealing December: 'Best Friends Forever'
Stealing December was formed in March 2005. Eighteen months after the band's formation- Stealing December's driving rock 'n' roll sound not only took its rightful place at the forefront of the Delaware/Philly music scene but also emerged on a national level with its victory in the Zippo Hot Tour competition. Their U.S. tour saw the foursome perform everywhere from Philadelphia to Orlando to Hollywood, with Papa Roach and HEDpe. |
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Stiff Trixy: 'The Pirate'
Well, Stiff Trixy is an old band with new soul. Not necessarily an old band, considering they are all still minors. |
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Tejas Singh: 'The Getaway'
Born in India in 1984 and raised in the suburbs of Washington DC, Tejas Singh is singer/songwriter who currently lives and works in New York City. He drew influence early on from the jam band scene, at the time dominated by Phish, and from groups like the Dave Matthews Band and Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals. |
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Teletextile: 'Heartquake'
The rich sounds of Teletextile grew out of collaboration between Pamela Martinez, a multi-instrumentalist songwriter, and Brian Hamilton, a pianist turned sound designer. When the duo moved from Boston to Brooklyn in 2007, they found the missing pieces to their sonic puzzle in Dan McCool, on cloudy guitar, and Luke Schnieders, on steadfast drums. The Baltimore City Press eloquently described their music as "a perfectly lovely chamber-bliss band [that] soundtracks your finer daydreams." |
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TJay: 'Grady On The Run'
After receiving a scholarship to play Division I college baseball, TJay had been pursuing a career as a professional baseball player; playing gigs on the side to raise a little extra money. It wasn't long before crowds started to grow and word started to spread. From there, the choice was easy. |
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Universol: 'Spit'
Uni V. Sol, better known as Universol, is an artist with a passion for music and artistry. This passion came to light at a very young age, when he took to playing drums in his school band. Being a drummer was short lived. It wasn't long after his school band years that Universol would develop an uncontrollable passion for lyricism. |
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Wayne Nicholson: 'Ain't Getting Paid By The Note'
Wayne Nicholson comes from a gritty coal mining community in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. With his untamed voice getting the soul out of any song is easy. He embodies the spirit and feel of Canada's east coast in the songs he writes and sings. Insight and passion characterize his craft and style of songwriting. |