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BLACK HEART SAINTS Release Video for "Alive"
Austin, TX based rock band BLACK HEART SAINTS has released the official music video for the title track off of their 2017 released album, "Alive", which features a live performance of the foursome live.
"This video was shot during our performance opening for Steel Panther in Austin, Texas. It captures some of the intimate moments that you normally don't see: loading in, setting up, etc. – all of the hard work that it takes to bring about a killer rock show.” - Black Heart Saints
Check out the live video of the song right HERE.
Malachi Grant says Welcome to My World!
Hip hop artist Malachi Grant has some content out, his last release being "Welcome to My World" and recent follow-up release "On My Way" with even more content on the way! He goes on further saying much about his releases and everything else in-between!
1. Introduce yourself, tell me what role do you play as the artist named Malachi Grant?
I paint images of my life, past and present to deliver various messages through music.
2. To those unaware of the genre you play, which is it and why go with picking such genre?
My music is within the hip hop genre infused with various other genres. I love the expressive and lyrical focus of hip hop as well as the storytelling aspect of it. When creating music I like to dive into other genres too, through hip hop to enhance my expressive purpose.
3. Who or what inspires you to write the songs that you do?
I pull my inspiration from authentic experiences, and conversations that I’ve had in the past or are currently experiencing.
4. How about topics of coverage do your songs tend to cover?
Since I have broad experiences within different walks of life, my music covers topics across that landscape.
5. What was the recording process like for this album?
My process always starts with the purpose of the album. Once I know what overall message I want displayed through the music, I brainstorm the song topics that showcase album message/purpose. Then it’s all about sequencing those small topics to reach the album message. After that was done I began to go through production to find the right sound for the message and write the music.
6. Would you say that there is a story or perhaps concept behind the title "On My Way"?
"On My Way" is a concept that I believe ties us, as people together. We all have aspirations and goals that we work towards throughout life. "On My Way" is a message of wholeness representing the ability to overcome obstacles and realize success in our endeavors. That is also the significance of the number 7, and the reason this album has 7 songs. I am giving the breakdown of my process and perspective on the sequence to achieve success. The story takes the listener through my loss, growth and accomplishments of my journey.
7. Who produced "On My Way" and what was it like working with them?
Big Yount of THA NOIZE is the sole producer of this album. This was my first time working with him. We recorded the song Family, which isn’t on this album. I decided I should build the album under one producer. The experience was great we locked in and got the project done fairly quickly.
8. What about the cover art for "On My Way", how much input did you have on it?
I designed the cover. I wanted the cover to represent the end result of "On My Way", which is happy and fulfilled. It also lessens the seriousness of the layered topics covered.
9. Can you select two songs from "On My Way" and tell me what inspired those lyrics?
"What I Need" was inspired by many events in my life and others around me. The concept of being suckafree and secure with yourself to the point you can not be sucker out of or into anything.
"Stay Up" was inspired by dialogues I’ve had with many people. The concept of striving to improve yourself and adapt your life upward as you grow. The song is me recounting those conversations in music with added wit and imagery to convey the message.
10. How would you say that "On My Way" and "Welcome To My World" compare and contrast from one another?"Welcome to My World" had a broad concept of touching various experiences that make up the world of Malachi Grant. The production included 5 different producers and 5 feature artists. Also a quarter of the album was about romantic relationships. "On My Way" has a focused concept of demonstrating the phases of reaching success. There are no songs of romantic relationships, no feature artist and only 1 producer.
11. You are a newer act, so many people might not know about your history as an artist. Would you be able to delve into it a little bit?
I make music as a therapeutic release and it has allowed me the opportunity to meet and work with some amazing artists, plus spread my music worldwide over the years.
12. Why did you go with calling this act after yourself, what does naming something after yourself have such a meaning behind it?
Malachi means "my messenger" which is my given name. My music is message focused and aligns with the the meaning of my name.
13. What would you say separates you from other artists in the scene currently?
My music is lyrically and sonically message based. It’s autobiographical and relatable. Combining these attributes with infectious hooks, melodies and wordplay allows me to deliver my story unique from other artist on the scene.
14. How about plans for the rest of this year, leading right into this next year, anything off the top of your head you want to get out there?
Just ensuring this album gets to the masses. So I will be working this album through the end of the year. Thereafter releasing another album. Stay Up and an on your way.
Scott Kirby - Something To Move
Alternative, folk, blues, rock, indier Scott Kirby has his newest and latest single about titled "Something To Move". This track being one of many that has this musician shine on through. Thus, this particular track is already catching attention from those who have heard it. Some going as far as saying that it is just one groovy sort of track that all should hear. That could not be better said really.
That is precisely how Scott Kirby's styling sounds like, it has groovy tones, that makes it spunky yet fun. His deep vocalization chords standing out for themselves, whilst the music captures the essence of the country blues folk rock that has been known to Scott Kirby for all this time. In fact, the melodies and tones of the song, make it so upbeat and catching to the ears, the music becomes more like it never ends. It has a constant flow pattern, that makes the energy of the tone of it all drift and move.
Scott Kirby's style is country based, but has that added flare of the folk rock tone, but it is modernized with this extra effect that makes it just so much fun. There is not much else to add to it than that. The song becomes one of those types, you can put on repeat and never get sick of it.
When it comes down to it, pretty much this track and its accompanying artist Scott Kirby, go together, that there is nothing much left to say for it. If you are into the folk, country, rock styling's of the modern times, then this is the artist for you. "Something To Move", will keep you moving along, to the beats, you will be humming along soon afterwards. That's all that has to be said for it and Scott Kirby as an artist of the groovy kind.
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