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Toneman Productions Expands Vision for Original Music
For years, Toneman Productions has been a steady force in the world of independent music, offering a home for creativity, originality, and bold new sounds. Founded by pianist, composer, and producer Tony Marino, with creative partner Kris Marino, the label began as a platform for Tony’s own compositions.
By Tina Smith5 months ago in Beat
Julianna Zachariou's "Dreamer Dreamer" Feels Like Finding a Lost '70s Recording
San Diego's Julianna Zachariou has this uncanny ability to make you forget what decade you're living in. Her latest track, "Dreamer Dreamer," doesn't just nod to '70s California folk rock—it genuinely sounds like someone unearthed a pristine recording from Laurel Canyon circa 1973.
By Jason Sheffield6 months ago in Beat
Building a Mystery: 15 Female Artists Who Could Play Lilith Fair If It Happened Today
If you managed to keep your Hulu subscription, you might have seen a new music documentary that dropped titled Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery. While most Gen Z aged people don't know about Lilith Fair, people in my age bracket (aka, Millennials) are well aware of not just what Lilith Fair was, but the reputation that followed it.
By Jenika Enoch6 months ago in Beat
Traveling Barista Picks: Coffee Shop Playlist
Let’s face it, being a barista is sometimes a gruesome job. We romanticize it, and how it allows us to pursue our dreams and connect with people. While that is all true, there is also the downside. We’re often underpaid, overworked, and take crap from everyone.
By All’s Fair in Love & Writing6 months ago in Beat
10 Essential 2000s Indie Rock Hits
In my younger years, I spent a lot of time listening to indie and alternative rock stations on Sirius XM. This was during the 2000s indie rock boom, when soft vocals and quirky production ruled the airwaves. Most of these tracks never cracked the top 40, but they were huge in their respective genres--and now, in 2025, these songs have an added layer of nostalgia that makes them ripe for revisiting.
By Kaitlin Shanks6 months ago in Beat
El Pablo 1x Ignites Memphis Music Scene
Memphis, TN – El Pablo 1x is back, and the music world is feeling the energy. Fresh off a feature on Fox and a Midwest tour with Bubba Startz, El Pablo 1x is not just performing—he’s leading a movement. With his roots deep in Memphis, family close, and community at the heart of everything he does, he’s turning every project into a high-voltage experience.
By Independent Indie Artist Radar6 months ago in Beat
Five Songs That Should Find A Permanent Home In The Red Hot Center Of A Collapsing Star
I wasn’t going to participate in this. Music is like pizza toppings… most people like normal, good quality things, and some people are wrong and like pineapple. It’s not worth my time to argue with the neanderthals who like the latter. There’s plenty around to make my blood boil and delving into those songs I spend time consciously avoiding isn’t exactly what I want to do with my free time.
By Matthew J. Fromm6 months ago in Beat
Breaking Barriers, Building Legacy: Moet Ro$e is A Rising Force
When it comes to artists who embody energy, passion, and vision, Moet Ro$e is proving herself to be a rising force you can’t ignore. From captivating performances to bold new partnerships, she is blazing her own trail in the music scene—and fans everywhere are taking notice.
By Independent Indie Artist Radar6 months ago in Beat
Moet Ro$e Is Redefining Hip Hop and Soul on Her Own Terms
Moet Ro$e is more than an artist—she’s a movement in the making. With roots in gospel choirs and a foundation shaped by both discipline and faith, she has crafted a sound that transcends genre lines. Her music fuses the raw honesty of hip hop with the soul-stirring richness of gospel-inspired vocals, creating a style that is at once authentic, ambitious, and deeply resonant. From her early days directing choirs and DJing campus events to building a growing catalog supported by her label, Moet Ro$e has proven that she doesn’t just perform music—she embodies it. Every verse carries her story, every note echo resilience, and every stage she steps on becomes a space for connection.
By The Blacksheepkid Collective by: El Pablo 1x6 months ago in Beat
