Heart Returns with New Album ‘Beautiful Broken

Heart Returns with New Album ‘Beautiful Broken,’ Featuring Metallica’s James Hefield: Exclusive Premiere

August 5, 2016 IMN Staff Writer Music, News 0

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Heart will release their 16th album, Beautiful Broken, on Friday, but Billboard is premiering it exclusively below. The band’s Concord Records debut and first new release in four years features new songs written by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, revisiting some of their favorite catalog tracks in fresh recordings and a title track with guest vocals from Metallica‘s James Hetfield.

Heart

ANNA KNOWLDEN
“There is really a seventies feel to this record both in the sound, and the way we got to the emotional core of each song,” Nancy Wilson said in a statement. “We picked songs that we always wanted to re-do, plus we’ve added three new tracks. On both new and old, we have the band playing together the way we used to. This is classic Heart.”Watch Heart’s Ann Wilson Cover John Lennon’s ‘Isolation’ for ‘The Kate’: Exclusive

Among the previously released songs they’ve gone back and reworked are “City’s Burning,” “Down on Me” and “Sweet Darlin’,” tunes the band often performs live, but which featured production they wanted to tweak. Two tracks were pulled from the albums Passionworks (1983), Private Audition (1982) and 1980’s Bebe Le Strange. The title track was originally a bonus song on Heart’s previous album, Fanatic, but the new version is an almost entirely new song with vocals and some new lyrics from Hetfield. Listen to the exclusive premiere of Beautiful Broken below via Billboard:http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7430331/heart-beautiful-broken-album-premiere-exclusive

“It blows the previous version out of the water,” Nancy Wilson said. “James just took the song on, and what he added was perfect with a bite and a rock accent.” The album was co-produced by Nancy Wilson with Heart bassist Dan Rothschild, with Rothschild saying his goal was to recapture the band’s live feel in the studio. “On these classics, some of which had suffered from eighties-era over-editing-production-curse, we stripped the paint off and found the beauty underneath,” he said. Four of the songs feature string arrangements from Paul Buck master (The Rolling Stones, Elton John).

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TURNCOAT SYNDICATE

ALT ROCK POWERHOUSE, TURNCOAT SYNDICATE, JOINS BRINK RECORDS  

Norfolk, VA - City of Sound (April 2016) – Brink Records is thrilled to announce the signing of hard Alt rockers Turncoat Syndicate. Turncoat Syndicate is a driving four piece that has developed a solid following in the Southeast over the last couple of years thanks to satisfyingly crunchy recordings and dynamic live shows. They have been nominated for several regional awards and will be featured in the forthcoming film City of Sound, directed by renowned video director Tremayne Johnson. Turncoat Syndicate’s signing resulted from Brink’s ongoing New Artist Search.

Their EP Mourning Star Turncoat Syndicate has received significant regional play on alt rock radio and podcast support and is now being added at stations elsewhere. Brink is adding additional support for Mourning Star immediately, ahead of the national release of multiple singles and new videos in the summer and fall of 2016, leading up to the release of the Turncoat’s first full length album. 

Prior to the signing, Brink did a radio test with several tracks and received a 100% positive response from several rock/alt rock stations surveyed across the US. “Based on those early responses,” said Drew Little, Head of A&R, “we expect Turncoat Syndicate to get extensive radio play. They have broad appeal among rock fans, DJs, and PDs and they have several singles that we think will do very well with the right support. Add to that several good quality and visually interesting videos and I think they are going to reach a whole lot of fans.” 

Turncoat Syndicate has been favorably compared to many of the icons of alt rock including Stone Temple Pilots, Nirvana, and more. They have several festival dates booked for the near future and will be adding tour dates soon. In the meantime they will be finishing the new album and shooting new videos. 

Brink Records is an independent, international label with artists from London to North Dakota.
 www.turncoatsyndicate.com and www.BrinkRecords.com.  

Band Name:

Turncoat Syndicate

Album Name:

Mourning Star

Year Released:

Email Address:

brinkrecords@gmail.com

Website:

http://www.turncoatsyndicate.com/

Music Style:

Alternative/Rock

Influences:

90s Alternative

We Sound Like:

Nirvana

Performing Rights Society:

Label Affiliation:

Independent Label

Geographic

Hometown:

Virginia Beach

Country:

US

Touring your Region?:

No

Band Description

Turncoat Syndicate is a powerful and charismatic alternative rock/grunge influenced band that is receiving rave reviews and airplay . They combine crashing waves of guitar, driving rhythms, and soaring vocals, often in 2 and 3 part harmonies.

Whatever It Takes Anytime, Kenne Wita E

STACKIN’ IT #WITA ‘CINCY’ AND CYC PHILOSOPHY
In Whatever It Takes Anytime, Kenne Wita E spreads a trap, dance and hip-hop message that hard work pays off while donating 50% of proceeds to CYC.

“Anything is possible. Always work hard, but have a good time in your grind.”

- Kenne Wita E

(CINCINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A.) MAY 24th, 2016 – Whether it's in schools, sports, or local businesses, Cincinnati's west side neighborhoods are renowned for their hard-knock andnonstop work ethic. As a native "West-Sider," musician Kenne Heard is tapping into his talents and his musical mantra of, “Whatever ItTakes, Anytime.” Kenne, also known as Kenne Wita E, has converted his message into the hip-hop hashtag; #WITA. With this positive attitude and altruism, Kenne is releasing his debut,Whatever It Takes Anytime.

Within Whatever It Takes, Kenne Wita E treks through eight all-original tracks which encompass trap, hip-hop, dance and R&B flavored tunes. The compositions all contain his#WITA attitude and a musical message that, "Honest and hard work pays off, even if you take the time to have fun." Kenne explains the creative goals behind his EP, “I’m as serious about my businesses as an entrepreneur as I am about my music. At the same time, I remember to have fun.”

Whatever It Takes Anytime, reflects Kenne’s musical influences, which run the gamut from artists such as R.Kelly and Fabolous, to Kid Ink and Logic. Key tracks include the feel-good, catchy, club flavor of “Boom (Feat. Dani Wita I).” The tune showcases feature the vocal prowess of Dani Wita I and the impeccable production skills of Cincinnati producer Natown. “Level” grabs attention with its trap style and tightly crafted lyrical hooks that motivate and prove that indeed, Kenne can take it to another level. “Figures” is a third ‘must-hear’ cut on the EP, as Kenne shows he can slow it down into an R&B flavored soundscape and storyline.Kenne Wita E explains, “That song talks about making money honestly, ‘stackin’ em’ figures’ with style, you can do both and still succeed!”

In Whatever It Takes Anytime, Kenne Wita E harnesses his muses, his mantra, and also his business college experience in marketing. “Any business must also be altruistic and give back,” he offers. He has chosen a portion of his EP sales to go toward the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative. The Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, (CYC,) combats the childhood poverty rate and empowers vulnerable students to overcome obstacles and graduate high school, prepared for success. Kenne Wita E is proud to give back to his community using his artistic talents, his business skills, and of course, he is willing to do “Whatever It Takes, Anytime.”

CONTACT

WITA E MANAGEMENT
Tel: (513) 725.7659
kennewitae@gmail.com

KenneWitaE.com

Band Name:

Kenne Wita E

Album Name:

Whatever It Takes Anytime

Email Address:

kennewitae@gmail.com

Website:

www.kennewitae.com

Music Style:

Hip Hop, Dance

Influences:

R. Kelly

Personal

First Name :

Kenne

Last Name :

Heard

Geographic

City:

Cincinnati

State:

Ohio

Country:

United States

Zip Code:

45211

 

Band Description

Within Whatever It Takes, Kenne Wita E treks through eight all-original tracks which encompass trap, hip-hop, dance and R&B flavored tunes. The compositions all contain his #WITA attitude and a musical message that, "Honest and hard work pays off!"

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Cardboard Cutouts by 3 Kisses from Wasilla, Alaska

WOODLAND CA (IFS) -- This writer has not heard a guitar performance at any medium in "forever." Very strong and a blend of performing showmanship and great technique. 3 Kisses follows Green Day and any others, but leads the pack with this Single. - K. Smith, @KDTNRadioOne

Amping it up with their latest release, 3 Kisses brings you “Cardboard Cutouts” – an edgier, more intense installment of their signature American Party Punk.  Tish raises the bar with this batch of compelling lyrics and captivating melodies backed by the rock-solid performance of Ian Gallagher and Carly Serencha on bass and Chris and Paul Newlin on guitar and drums.  Long-time friend and producer, Eric LaBrosse throws in his magic to bring this polished group of tunes to larger-than-life status.

Co-written with LaBrosse, “Aim High” is a rockin’ anthem of positivity geared for achieving success.  “Love is a Grave,” which will be the first video release from the album, harnesses a bit of the modern hard rock sound, while retaining trademark 3 Kisses undertones.  “Master of No One” is the master of the melodic hooks 3 Kisses is known for and “March” is a lyrically clever in-your-face punk classic.  This album showcases a distinct evolution of the band with 12 solid tunes with independent strength and flair.

3 Kisses has enjoyed much success with their previous release “All or Nothing Hero” licensing songs to Lifetime, Mattel, Nickelodeon, HGTV, the Food Network, and video games such as Sonic Boom and Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare.  “Lethal Love Addiction” was also featured in the independent film, “Crazy Bitches.”

The thematic variation of the collection of songs on “Cardboard Cutouts” is guaranteed to keep your ear tuned in from start to finish.

3 KISSES, hailing from Wasilla, Alaska, has been described as “a big metal pot of punk rock stew.”  With over a thousand live performances for crowds of up to 35,000, front woman Tish Meeks and her band, 3 KISSES, deliver a straight shot of their “American Party Punk” brand of thought provoking, well-written, emotionally charged pop-punk/hard rock music. 3 KISSES jumps from one high energy style to another with traces of a vast array of female-fronted influences weaving their way into the music. The band has been compared to Green Day, Joan Jett, the Buzzcocks, Flyleaf, Halestorm, Kelly Clarkson, Avril Lavigne and “Pat Benatar meets Axl Rose.” 3 KISSES’ live performance has been called ‘freakin’ explosive’ and lead singer/guitarist Tish Meeks has been referred to as ‘a ball of fire on stage.’ Jeff Castelaz of Dangerbird Records says,“Tish is a great performer! The band laid it down and the crowd loved it – fun, nasty and driving! Tish has it down – and the crowd response proves it…only band to get the crowd moshing!”

Tish launched 3 KISSES in Austin, TX, in January 2004, has recorded 9 studio albums and toured nationally. Notable performances include showcases during SXSW, Millennium Music Conference, Independent Music Conference, Dewey Beach Music Conference, and  Austin’s Heart of Texas Rockfest.

Band Name:

3 Kisses

Album Name:

Cardboard Cutouts

Email Address:

3kisses@3kisses.com

Website:

http://www.3kisses.com

Music Style:

Punk/Hard Rock

Influences:

Green Day

Personal

First Name :

3 Kisses

Last Name :

Meeks

Geographic

City:

Wasilla

State:

Alaska

Country:

United States

Zip Code:

99687

 

Band Description

3 KISSES, hailing from Wasilla, Alaska, has been described as “a big metal pot of punk rock stew.”

Danette Daniels featuring the Jim Menzel Project

The Jim Menzel Project consists of Jim Menzel on guitars and songwriting, Danette Daniels on Vocals, Gary Lickness on Bass guitar and Vaughn Link on drums.  The members have played in various bands with each other, before forming the Jim Menzel Project.  We recorded the CD "Midnite Shadows" in the fall and winter of 2013.  

Thanks for your interest.  JMP

Jim Menzel has been playing Guitar and writing songs for many years. He has played in many cover and original music bands. He draws inspiration for the rich music scene in Minneapolis, as well as many other areas. 60's, 70's and 80's music flavor the mix. He draws upon many styles of music including, Soul, Hard Rock, Rock, Blues and Pop.

 Danette Daniels is the Vocalist. And what a vocalist she is. She has sang with a number of bands, including the Driveline Band with Jim. Her powerful vocals, set the JMP apart. Gary Lickness is the Bass guitarist. He has played in many bands, including Big Daddy and the B-3's with Jim. Vaughn Link plays the Drums. He is in a band with Gary. Please enjoy our new CD, "Midnite Shadows." Thanks, Jim Please visit us at Spotify, youtube, Amazon and Banzoogle.