CATALOG - SONGWRITERS - CLIENTS
ALEX & JANEL
“A distinct brand of soulful country-pop. A kind of 21st century Americana.” The wonderful pairing of Alex Brumel, one of New York City’s most buzzed-about folk/pop singer/songwriters, with Janel Elizabeth, one of the New York area’s most accomplished soulful jazz and blues singers, has resulted in music that is uniquely their own. Since coming together in the summer of 2007, Alex & Janel have quickly established themselves as one of the finest Americana/Folk-Rock outfits, with a reputation for writing sophisticated, hooky folk-pop, incorporating elements of rock, jazz, blues, and country, in a style that has been likened to acts as diverse as Nickel Creek, The Swell Season, Norah Jones, and The Jayhawks. “It’s the kind of music that won’t alienate fans of any one style, but can actually bring a wide range of music lovers together.” <more>
ALEXIS BABINI
Strapped with an acoustic guitar, or behind a piano, Alexis Babini combines unique and expressive vocals with an engaging, lighthearted charm, resulting in hook-filled, folk-rock songs that elicit smiles, foot-tapping, and call-and-response sing-alongs from his devoted fans at live shows from Vegas to Nashville to Singapore. Love and heartbreak are the main recurring themes in Babini’s songs, but his lyrics also speak to self-discovery, hopeless confusion, and the age old archetype of “the bigger the struggle, the greater the triumph.” With delicate arrangements and beautiful orchestration, Alexis showcases his honest, “powerful, gripping melodies and simple yet evocative lyrics” with a seemingly endless supply of youthful energy and optimism.
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BACKWORLD
‘Hauntingly beautiful’ may best describe the music of Backworld, yet this hardly encapsulates the full complement of lyrical imagery, captivating soundscapes, and emotional textures in this body of work. Imagine ‘an atmospheric journey of thoughts and memories’, ‘loving shadows of gentle trees’, ‘glimpses of paradise lost’, ‘riding a bike through a sunny meadow’, and ‘tales of good and evil, swaying between intimate and epic’. Ethereal harmonies, mesmerizing vocals, acoustic arrangements of guitars, strings, percussion, flutes, and electronics, adornments of hammered dulcimer, clarinet, and bodrahn, and lyrical themes concerned with ecstatic religious yearnings and otherworldly visions – welcome to the musical creations of Joseph Budenholzer, composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and founder of Backworld. <more>
BELLE
Australian-born and New York-based singer/songwriter, Belle, brings a fresh energy to the folk rock scene, combining luscious melodies and heart-felt introspective lyrics with a genuine, crystal clear voice and a perceptive social consciousness. Drawing inspiration from a deep spiritual well, in Belle’s voice can be heard influences of Alanis Morissette and Sheryl Crowe, with deep-set emotional shades, reminiscent of the fiery cinders of artists like Joni Mitchell and Tori Amos. <more>
CAROSEL
Carosel is a Paris-based indie-pop duo consisting of Michelle Phelan and Pete McGrane, serving up “upbeat happy pop music” with quirky, bouncy beats, catchy chorus lines, passionate lyrics, and crystal-clear, atmospheric vocals. With an exciting and truly multi-dimensional sound, there are moments of pure indie-pop, dashes of latin influence, and glimpses of retro-flair. The common thread lies in their lively rhythms and melodies that linger in the mind coupled with a warm and haunting voice. Carosel’s inspired blend of genres garners them comparisons to Feist, Regina Spektor, Kate Nash, Dionne Warwick and even Lily Allen. <more>
CHARLEY HUSTLE - ”THE HUSTLE STANDARD”
Hailing from the ‘concrete jungle where dreams are made’, producer/songwriter Charley Hustle has been hard at work churning out an impressive music portfolio while reinventing the industry. His signature-stylized production and inspired writing choices result in genre-defying records, garnering great attention and positive response in the music universe. With four EPs released since 2011: ‘New Men Old Boys’, ‘Drums and Sass’, ‘Battle Tested’, and ‘The Brave Abraham Judah’, The Hustle Standard is fast becoming a label that prides itself on its new-found role, producing albums with diverse influences from indie-rock, electronic, dub-step, hip-hop, hardcore, alternative and pop. Hustle Standard releases have already found their way onto the Billboard and iTunes charts, and have secured prime-time licensing placements. <more>
CHRIS BERGSON
With MOJO magazine’s #1 Blues Album of 2008, Fall Changes, and #2 Blues Album of 2011, Imitate The Sun, Chris Bergson has established himself as “one of the most inventive songwriters in modern blues music” [Richard Skelly, All Music Guide] , creating his own blend of blues, roots and soul. “Gut-busting, horn-bedecked NY blues.“ “A powerful spirit with flavours of Ray Charles and Tom Waits.” “…could strip down the engine of a soulbluesmobile and put it back together blindfold.” “The ambience of Chris Bergson’s music is an Edward Hopper world of suspicion and solitude, dusk-time avenues and dimly lit bars…This is the terrain of Tom Waits and Lou Reed, and Bergson has something of each in his gruff, laconic delivery, but his sound is intransigently his own. “ <more>
D & M
With “passionate songs that range from acoustic sensitivity to outbursts of pure rock and roll that stay in your ear for days on end”, D & M is a blues-infused alternative pop band based out of Philadelphia, drawing influences from current artists such as John Mayer, Mumford & Sons, and Coldplay. Danny Fornasa is the group’s lead vocalist, acoustic guitar player, and main songwriter. His expansive vocal range allows the group to write dynamic songs that keep the listener enticed track after track. Matt Klahre, the lead guitarist, returns the group’s modern pop stylings to their blues roots with melodic guitar lines and searing blues solos. <more>
DEMORI
Hailing from Caracas, Venezuela, songwriter, composer, producer, and audio engineer Demori, serves up a diverse collection of license-ready tracks and instrumental cues, covering a broad range of genres and styles, including Latin and Tropical rhythms, Asian-influenced themes, urban & techno beats, classical music, holiday songs, indie rock, and cues for trailer and background use. Demori’s catalogue has a track record of successful placements in advertising, television productions, corporate videos, and web promos, including most recently in the Adventures by Disney – Southeast Asia Vacation campaign. <more>
DJ SKIP
Shannon “DJ Skip” Syas has gained worldwide acclaim as a dance music producer, remixer, promoter, and DJ. Skip hails from Chicago, where he contributed to the creation of the Chicago house music genre that quickly spread to the rest of the world and remains a vibrant sector of the dance music scene on any continent. DJ Skip’s latest single, “Show Me U Love Me” feat. Donnie Cash has received an overwhelming public response. In less than two months of release, the music video has received nearly 2 million views on YouTube, and is featured on several prominent dance music compilations (Kontors House Of House Vol.13, Kontors Top Of The Clubs Vol.53). <more>
DYNASTY ELECTRIC
Rising from the Brooklyn underground, Dynasty Electric’s explosive live shows and unique blend of electro pop and psychedelic punk rock has earned the group critical praise and attention from around the globe. Fronted by the powerful and seductive vocals (and theremin) of Jenny Electrik, Dynasty Electric’s retro-futuristic pop sound is crafted by multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer Seth Misterka, featuring his densely layered production and live instrumentation. Misterka brings a passion for experimental soundscapes, electronic psychedelia, and New Wave to the fore of his meticulous studio production and live instrumentation, coupled with Jenny Electrik’s beautifully haunting yet seductive vocals. <more>
ELLE B. WILLSON
Elle B. Willson’s songs of inspiration, hope, and personal strength are at once beautiful, reflective, and uplifting. The struggles of life and love are ever-present themes, lending her songs a subtle yet undeniable power that captivates audiences, grips their emotions, and brings them to a higher place. Pairing these songs of depth and substance with an angelic voice of incredible range and an unstoppable energy, it’s no surprise that many have been moved and touched by her dynamism and songcraft. <more>
ERICA GLYN
Captivating vocals and commanding lyrics fuse with elements of trip-hop, rocktronica and a splash of psychedelic rock – Erica Glyn’s unique and intriguing sound leans toward the unconventional, and has garnered her comparisons to boundary-pushing powerhouses like Florence Welch and Fiona Apple. This New York City-based musician, engineer, and producer has been playing music for as long as she can remember. With four prior album-releases under her belt, her passion and drive for her own development has culminated in the release of her fifth and latest full-length opus, STATIC. The new album was written, recorded and produced solely by Erica, with contributions from a collection of well-respected artists, including several re-mixes from the notable Chris Lord-Alge. <more>
IDIOPHONIC
Likened to a “three-way fist fight to the death between IAMX, Dresden Dolls, and Martin Grech”, Idiophonic draws from a broad range of electronic, industrial, alternative rock, cabaret, and classical influences to produce an eclectic body of work that you might expect to hear “in a darkly lit and exclusive warehouse gig”, as a soundtrack to modern art pieces, or while exploring an abandoned Sisyphean office park from the 70s. There’s jaunty electro-pop, dystopian ambience, atmospheric classical passages, plodding industrial tracks, dark and macabre love songs, and an occasional brass section propelling you through metropolis-inspired dreams. It is a ‘listening journey into a man’s musical odyssey that references Claude Debussy, Regina Spektor, Aphex Twin, and MassiveAttack”, and a good dose of Radiohead, Muse, Smashing Pumpkins, Doves, Sigur Ros, Kraftwerk, and The Prodigy. <more>
INGENIOUS RECORDS
Ingenious Records is an independent record label and music publisher based in south Florida, focused on finding and cultivating talented artists on the rise. Ingenious is also home to Heiga Audiovisual, a state of the art creative facility that offers: recording, mixing, music production, music licensing and other services – a boutique studio with a major studio sound. Their founders have more than 20 years experience combined, proven by the quality and professionalism that keep clients keep coming back. <more>
JAY KILL & THE HUSTLE STANDARD - ”NEW MEN OLD BOYS”
It’s easy to spot the hard hitting drums, ever present bass lines, and nostalgic background vocals of New Men Old Boys. In addition to Hustle’s very stylized production, the most endearing element of this EP is the true grit of Jake Hill’s prodding voice. But considering the perspective of words strung together with experience and craftsmanship, ultimately the weight of the EP is in the lyrics. These songs were inspired by a range of concepts from the fear of love had and lost, to the celebration of a driving independence. <more>
JON ROBERT
With catchy hooks, expressive lyrics, and warm, impassioned vocals, Jon Robert’s song catalog takes listeners on an emotional journey between love and longing. Big guitars, epic strings, and a modern, clean production style, combined with a minimalist sound, have led to Jon being described as the ‘Diesel Jeans of pop-rock… a cross between Chris Daughtry’s middle of the road rock and David Cook’s sentimental-tinged folk pop’. <more>
KBC KIDS
The NYC-based trio known as KBC Kids brings family-friendly, positive “hip-pop” to youngsters of all ages, inspiring kids to be their best through positive hip hop & pop music. KBC Kids is “FUN” music for everyone! Their sound is filling a major void in the children’s market, and allows parents everywhere to get their groove on too! Mixing elements of hip-hop, pop, R&B and dance, KBC Kids produce a first-rate, exciting signature sound with captivating and uplifting lyrical messages. <more>
KENJI KAWAI - ’APOCALYPSE’
Apocalypse: The Second World War is a six-part documentary by Daniel Costelle and Isabelle Clark about the Second World War. The riveting, orchestral score for the documentary was composed by famed Japanese music composer, Kenji Kawai, known for his scores for motion pictures, anime movies, video games, and televised programs. It is a ‘spine-chilling soundscape’, at times memorable, beautiful, and haunting. Melodies inspired by terror and fear, and all of the misery of the Second World War, are interspersed with themes giving homage to the smiles and faces of civilians and soldiers present in the powerful archival footage, who represent perseverance and hope in the midst of one of the “most violent and chaotic time periods in history.” <more>
LARAISHA & THE HUSTLE STANDARD - ”DRUMS AND SASS”
Singer/songwriter LaRaisha’s impassioned, powerhouse, vocals flow effortlessly over producer/songwriter Charley Hustle’s stylistic arrangements on the their special collaboration, ‘Drums and Sass’, the latest EP in The Hustle Standard series. Comparable to queen of soul, Aretha Franklin, or modern hit-maker, Adele, LaRaisha’s voice combines strength with vulnerability, packaged in a unique style that envelops the listener in a mist of empathy. What she sings, you undoubtedly feel. <more>
LIFE AFTER LIFTOFF
With an emotionally uplifting vibe, and a hybrid of pop-punk, pop-rock, and arena rock influences, Life After Liftoff have developed a huge following in a rather short period of time. Drawing comparisons to Blink 182, Angels and Airwaves, and New Found Glory, and delivering more than just catchy songs that stick in your head and make you want to sing along, Life After Liftoff aims higher. Dubbing their sound ’alien pop punk’, their songs are emotionally uplifting, with messages about hope, desire, love, and starting over, enabling their passionate fans to connect on a personal level. <more>
MAGNETS & GHOSTS
Magnets & Ghosts is the exciting new collaboration of Collective Soul founding member Dean Roland and musician, producer, and songwriter Ryan Potesta. Their first full-length release Mass is an album-lover’s dream, a brilliant journey from beginning-to-end of modern & alternative rock, with a full-spectrum of styles and influences ranging from The Black Keys, Radiohead, Coldplay, and Pink Floyd, to R.E.M., The Cure, Doves, Elbow, and ‘Achtung Baby-era U2.’ <more>
MIKO & THE MUSKET
There’s a fresh new soul-folk ensemble emerging from the trendy neighborhood of New York’s Lower East Side, igniting crowds from Rockwood Music Hall to the National Underground and beyond. Miko & the Musket’s signature Americana pop-infused sound results in a memorable, dynamic repertoire and perfectly crafted debut solo effort, The Georgia Sessions EP. They evoke everything from gutbucket bluegrass to breezy folk ballads to simmering New Orleans funk, all balanced by the bracing vocal harmonies that have become the band’s trademark. <more>
MY AMENDS
Intelligent, emotional, and brutally honest, My Amends is a powerful, high-energy hard rock band from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, pushing the boundaries of Post-Punk-Grunge-Hardcore. After years of performing together, they’ve amassed a massive, die-hard following of fans through their intense live performances, and their impressive releases. With commanding vocals and radiant melodies, My Amends brings a distinctive sound that resonates with a wider, more non-traditional audience. ”It’s like if you took Deftones, Tool, Misery Signals, 36 Crazyfists, Thrice, and Glassjaw, and threw them all in the blender with some ice then drank ‘em all at the same time like a post-hardcore, nu-metal-core, indie hard rock smoothie…” <more>
NICK MILLER & THE HUSTLE STANDARD -
‘THE BRAVE ABRAHAM JUDAH’
In a six-track, meat-and-potatoes blues-rock concept album, Nick Miller & the Hustle Standard create an epic of the fictional life of The Brave Abraham Judah and his murderous adventures across the Wild West. The duo barbecued up a medley of American roots music: rock & roll, blues, Americana and western for the fourth installment of The Hustle Standard collaboration series. With howlin wolf yowls bouncing off hard-hitting drums, sludgy guitars and body-rocking grooves, Miller sounds like a time-honored, broken blues-man, while Hustle keeps the rhythm fresh and tight. They’re channeling classic rock with a twinge of something out of a film noir Western and modernizing it with relentless, syncopated beat twists. <more>
OJR
‘The unmistakable, soul-stirring passion of Bruce Springsteen, the endearingly imperfect, warbling-yet-honest voice of Conor Oberst, and the acerbic profundity of 1960s Bob Dylan had, for better or for worse, a love child–and they raised him on Nirvana records deep in the American South.’ OJR is Oliver John-Rodgers, hailing from Virginia, currently residing in Brooklyn. With 2 full-length albums under his belt, “High School” (April 2012) and “Human Style” (October 2012), as well as a 3-song Demo EP (February 2013), his 20+ song catalog of indie-folk, singer-songwriter, Americana, and folk-rock tunes to-date are as strong a debut as they come. <more>
ROB BAILEY & THE HUSTLE STANDARD - ’BATTLE TESTED’
With music that hits you like a punch to the face of pumped-up positivity, Rob Bailey & The Hustle Standard have created a genre all their own, mixing aggressive dub-step beats and elements of alternative-rock with Rob’s signature vocal stylings. From the opening assault of “Hold Strong” to the fluid, synth heavy, “Never Settle”, ‘Battle Tested’ is a vigorous, empowering, never-stopping set of tracks that hit you fast and hard, challenging you to persevere, overcome, and fight to win. <more>
THE SCARLET ENDING
The Scarlet Ending offers a blend of pop with cabaret, and the grit of dive bar rock with the charms of three part harmony. This unique personality comes through in the angelic yet unforgiving voices of twin sisters Kaleena and Kayleigh Goldsworthy. These two command the stage while playing piano and guitar respectively, in addition to violin, melodica, and a pawn shop of other instruments (accordion, penny whistle, ukulele, theremin). <more>
SCOTT SHARRARD
Best known for his work as the lead guitarist of The Gregg Allman Band for the past several years, Scott Sharrard is also an accomplished solo artist in his own right. Regarded as one of today’s best-established guitar players, his solid songwriting fuses an exciting mix of soul, blues, R&B, and rock, with powerful vocals to match, as evidenced by the feel-good, soul-funk gem “Put Your Soul Records On”, the sentimental, blues ballad “Paris”, and the anthemic, hard-hitting blues-rock tune “Brand New Free”. <more>
ST. VAN CORTLANDT & THE 101
St. Van Cortlandt brings you a lush and experimental industrial-indie-folk-rock sound that immediately grabs your attention – whether it’s the distinctive vocal style, the unique arrangements, the kitchen-sink variety of instrumentation & production, the clever and heartfelt lyrics, or all of it coming at you at once. St. Van Cortlandt has his own sound, and it’s one that provides the listener with new layers of discovery upon each listen. <more>