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Smashing Pumpkins Bassist New Project Burning Pools
There is a secret deep inside, I want to live I cannot hide Burning Pool releases their grungy, gritty and empowering new single Burning Pools, the new band led by former Smashing Pumpkins bassist Ginger Pooley, has been a long time in the making. She and husband Kristopher Pooley had been demoing songs showcasing Ginger’s…
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An interview with Canadian artist Mike Haggith
Welcome to the blog Mike Haggith, an independent alternative/indie solo artist residing in Manitoba, who recently released a new solo record. Mike previously resided in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, where he was the bassist/frontman of a rock trio named The Din. His latest record “If Ever Comes The Day” is his first solo release in…
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FemFocused: Kayleigh releases new single “I’m A Waste”
What am I so afraid of…. Kayleigh has a number of titles – singer, songwriter and current student at Temple University. She recently is released her fifth single “I’m a Waste”. During the era of pandemic, Kayleigh has taken this time to work on her music and continue to be proactive. “I’m A Waste” features…
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gouda, a combination of the senses
A combination of the senses Joey Heins is a current Drexel University music industry, and, in his words, more importantly a solo artist under the name ‘gouda’. ‘gouda’ is an identity project, as he also releases recipes and food photography, in addition to music. After releasing three experimental ‘prelude’ tracks, he has recently his debut single named after his…
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Creating Me From Space
Coming your way soon is a new album from Me From Space – aka Nico Banks. The album, titled Acid Glitter Rainbow Water, is Banks’ first solo project since his time as the singer/songwriter of Philly punk band Mumblr. He stopped by Positive Publicity to drop some deats about the new album and what’s next for…
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FemFocused: Bellsavvy
Now I’m getting stronger, now I’m going harder… Her new single is all about self-confidence, self-love and ultimately about becoming the “queen of your own mind”. Bellsavvy is a pop singer/songwriter with a strong attitude and musical identity. Based in London and raised in Brazil, the artist knows how to combine her latin roots and…
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Project Atlantic releases new single Neon Lights
Josh Zimmer is a South Jersey based multi-instrumentalist behind the one man band known as Project Atlantic. His new single Neon Lights recently dropped, and he stopped by Positive Publicity to talk about his background, musical inspirations and what’s next for Project Atlantic. You can find Project Atlantic on Instagram, Facebook and Spotify. An Interview with Project…
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Rolling Stone Approved – Waiting for Smith
A story of survival Waiting For Smith is British singer/songwriter Harry Lloyd. Formerly a ski instructor in the French Alps, Lloyd broke his back in two places during avalanche training. Wondering whether he’d survive in the helicopter on the way to the hospital, he had an epiphany that if he was ok that he should…
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Finding their way Without A Map
Without A Map is a three-person rock band playing around the Philly area. The three band members – Benji Elkins, Ben Marder, and Jack Niccoletti – started the band a few years ago in high school. Ben and Jack are both graduating seniors and Benji is a rising senior at Lower Merion High School. Ben…
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FemFocused: Keeping it cool with Beth Keeping
I heard I’ve got your respect at last, because I went for my dreams and you wish you had done that You’re about to listen to my new summer bop – Cool Kids by British singer/songwriter Beth Keeping, Creating songs that speak about real-life situations, Beth’s honest lyrics and emotive vocals have been garnering attention…