This is Jesus Reigns by Jonny Thomasson

 This song was written in response to covid-19 by Jonny Thomasson released by Kings Church

This is DAVIS MALLORY

Known from MTV Real World 2006 fame, Nashville-based Atlanta-born artist Davis Mallory had always established a love for music, but it wasn’t until years later that he started creating original music of his own. His first ‘official release’ was a song that he wrote in tribute to his MTV co-star Diem Brown, who in 2014, passed away from cancer. Mallory continued writing, sharing his second official release with the same co-writers of "Beautiful Girls" titled "Anyone Would Know,” a song about a previous love relationship, which was chosen by Swedish DJ John Dahlback to remix, released in the summer of 2017 on Armada Records.

Mallory next released his debut EP Loud in 2017, and has gone on to work with some of the biggest names in the business, including American Idol alum Matt Giraud "Faded" (2017), EDM vocalist Notelle and German DJ Noize Generation "Hold Me Down" (2018) on Warner/KnightVision, Mitchell Rose and DJ Landis "Top of the World" (2018) on Sony/Thrive, “Dance with Me” co-written by Mallory and produced by French DJ Loic Penillo, "Thinking of U" by Loic Penillo and “Pitter Patter” by Swedish artist KAAG were both signed to Warner Denmark's Quattro Records. Davis has also had several of his tracks remixed by world-renowned DJ’s, including Miami’s DJ Landis, Algerian DJ Randall, French artists Vorden, Indian DJs Basspatch, Backclash, Cosmos, and Peruvian DJ Aaron Marz, among others.

Mallory has forthcoming projects with Italian model and actor Federico Constantini, an official remake of the song "Blue" by Eiffel 65 signed to EDX label Sirup and produced by Italians Alex Pizzuti & Adalwolf, an original song "Dance 2 the Beat" with Italians DJs From Mars signed to the Italian label Ego, "Believe" with Russians Going Deeper, "Meant That" with NYC based DJ Chris Varvaro, and a debut album of his own coming later this year, featuring songs and production largely written in Stockholm, Sweden.

This is Ted Hajnasiewicz

Driven to write the perfect song, Minneapolis-born singer/songwriter Ted Hajnasiewicz (Hi-Nah-SHEV-Its) performs with a magnetizing honesty and reflective tone that speaks to the very essence of the human spirit.

After spending years honing his craft, Ted put his best foot forward with the release of “This Is What I Do” in 2019. Now, he’s returning with a collection of pop songs, love songs, introspective songs about deepening existing relationships and letting love win.

Tony Wanted to Make a Record. That’s the title of the album, as well as the catalyst for the collection of new you now hold in your head. Producer/engineer friend Tony Preston approached Ted with a proposition – “I want to record one of your songs, Ted”. taking it a bit too far, Ted put forth an 8-song pop rock “feel good, or least FEEL” concept album.

What does Ted mean by “Feel good, or at least FEEL”? In his own words, “I had some silly pop rock love songs, that were written in an attempt to escape the throes of social media and societal unrest and division. Something to just let that go for 30 minutes and just chill.” Combined with a couple songs about the desire for deeper connection than one could ever have on a mobile device, “feel good, or at least FEEL” became his mantra and goal with this release. “My desire is for people to know they are known. To know they are loved. To know they MATTER. These days, that’s not a common way of thinking – I’d love for us to get back to that. These silly little songs are no more than a momentary release from the daily grind – but that’s a start. Maybe from there, we can slow down and get to know each other. Maybe we can learn to love each other again.”

Why not call the album “Feel Good, Or At Least Feel”? In Ted’s own words, “Tony wanted to make a record…”

Releases June 12th

Latest Release 

Artist Feature Andrew Star

Andrés Felipe Rodríguez Otalora better known in the artistic world as "Andrew Star" is a 23-year-old Colombian singer-songwriter, Composer, Writer, Producer and Dj, this sample of what this multifaceted artist can achieve, but is looking for a great record label to support his career as a singer, his main focus on Pop music, but presents this Dance Music single as it is a step to continue to success.

Artist Feature Frank Sartain

Franklin Robert Sartain (b.1993) is an aspiring composer of epic cinematic music. His interest in composing was first discovered when he was an instrumental music student at the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) in Houston, Texas. He studied music composition at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU) in Nacogdoches, Texas, and earned a Bachelor’s Degree under the direction of Dr. Stephen Lias, Dr. Maria Grenfell, and Dr. Charles Halka. He also studied under the direction of Dr. Maria Grenfell at the Conservatorium of Music at the University of Tasmania in Hobart, Australia. His music has been performed by fellow students and colleagues at SFASU and internationally in England and Australia. Frank’s musical influences include David Travis Edwards, Two Steps From Hell, Mark Petrie, Brian Tyler, and Hans Zimmer. He is currently furthering his music education at Loyola University New Orleans. Aside from composing epic music, Frank is an Eagle Scout from the Sam Houston Area Council (Texas) and a Guinness World Record Holder.

Artist Feature Andy Salvanos

Swedish-born Andy Salvanos is a recording artist based in Australia. His music is noted for its organic sound and fluid melodies played on the 10-string Chapman Stick, an unusual instrument that blends elements of guitar and tuned percussion. Having built a loyal fan base as a street musician, Andy is also a respected solo performer at music festivals and events throughout Australia. He is releasing new solo material in 2020 on Yellow Rose Records, as well as several collaborations.

Composer. Performer. Recording artist.

From city streets to stages and soundtracks, Andy Salvanos is internationally recognised for his unique voice on the Chapman Stick. Born in Sweden with Greek-Russian-Irish heritage, Salvanos is a seasoned world traveller who spent a decade in Los Angeles as a session bassist, before settling in Australia. He is a sought-after solo performer at special events and festivals, including the Adelaide International Guitar Festival and the National Folk Festival.

With six original albums to his credit, including the latest release "Transform", Andy’s music continues to evolve and find new listeners, showcasing an accessible, lyrical and often cinematic style which defies categorisation. Available wherever you enjoy listening to music.

In the Drooble Charts again

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Artist Feature Ashley Bathgate

American cellist Ashley Bathgate has been described as an “eloquent new music interpreter” (New York Times) and “a glorious cellist” (The Washington Post) who combines “bittersweet lyricism along with ferocious chor solo cello. Both ASH and her latest album, 8 Track, featuring new multitrack works by Alex Weiser and Emily Cooley, as well as a new rendition of Steve Reich’s Cello Counterpoint, will be commercially released this coming season. Most recently, she premiered a new evening length work by Michael Gordon, House Music, at the 2018 Cello Biennale in Amsterdam, NL. 

​ops” (New York Magazine). Her “impish ferocity”, “rich tone” and “imaginative phrasing” (New York Times) have made her one of the most sought after performers of her time. The desire to create a dynamic energy exchange with her audience and build upon the ensuing chemistry is a pillar of Bathgate's philosophy as a performer. Dynamism drives her to venture into previously uncharted areas of ground-breaking sounds and techniques, breaking the mold of a cello's traditionally perceived voice. Collaborators and fans alike describe her vitality as nothing short of remarkable and magical for all who are involved.

Bathgate was a member of the acclaimed sextet Bang on a Can All-Stars for ten years. She is also a member of the chamber music group HOWL, TwoSense with pianist Lisa Moore, and Bonjour, a low-strung, percussive quintet. In 2015 Bathgate gave the world premiere of What Moves You, a collaborative performance project with jookin’ dance sensation Lil Buck at the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, NC, as well as the world premiere of a new Cello Concerto written for her by Kate Moore for the Gaudeamus Festival in Utrecht, NL. Subsequently, she released her debut album, Stories For Ocean Shells, featuring a set of works for solo cello composed by Moore, which was released in 2016 on Cantaloupe Music. That year Bathgate also commissioned the ‘composer collective’ Sleeping Giant to write ASH, a six-movement suite f

Bathgate’s radio/television appearances include performances on BBC Radio 3, WKCR, WMHT, WQXR’s Meet the Composer podcast with Nadia Sirota, NPR’s Performance Today, WYNC’s New Sounds Live, SiriusXM, Late Night and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Her recorded work can be found on Albany Records, Cantaloupe Music, Innova Recordings, La-La Land Records, Naxos, New Amsterdam Records, Nonesuch, Starkland and Uffda Records. She has also recorded for several podcasts presented by Wondery, Gimlet and Stitcher.

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Bathgate studied at Bard College with Luis Garcia-Renart (B.M.) before continuing her education at Yale University with renowned cellist Aldo Parisot (M.M. & A.D). Originally from Saratoga Springs, NY, Bathgate began her cello studies with the late Rudolf Doblin, principal cellist and assistant music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic in the 1950’s. After his passing, she resumed her tutelage with Ann Alton at Skidmore College. A member of the Empire State Youth Orchestra at the time, Bathgate was also the unprecedented two-time winner of the Lois Lyman Concerto Competition, performing the Saint-Saens and Schumann Cello Concertos with the orchestra at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. While at Bard College, she was invited to perform both the d’Albert and Barber Cello Concertos with the American Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Leon Botstein and then went on to win Yale University’s Concerto Competition in 2008, performing with the Yale Philharmonia in New Haven’s legendary Woolsey Hall. 

Bathgate resides in Saratoga Springs, NY.

corona virus UPDATE

As you may or may not know I suffer from paranoid schitzophrenia over these last few weeks I have become increasingly triggered by the word coronavirus I have tried to keep myself informed by watching the news. It is now increasingly difficult to watch the news I haven't been out for ages I opened the bin yesterday and a cloud of flies came out I have taken the rubbish out at last I have asked my family to deliver some fly traps the kind that are sticky and hang from the ceiling it should arrive today. I have decided to distance myself from facebook and the tv as as these are sources of anxiety for me at the moment as almost every other post is about the coronavirus even twitter is full of corona virus posts I have therefore chosen to censor my internet based operations for the foreseeable future. I will of course continue to compose new albums and post regularly on my daretobelieve blog.

Thanks for your understanding 

   

Albums Released in March 2020

Experimental Chorus

13th MARCH

Track List 

Destiny (chorus)
Stardust
Supper
Peter and Jane
Earth Shock

Available for streaming on drooble 

NOW RELEASED ACROSS THE GLOBE !!!

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Piano Collection.

20th MARCH

OUT NOW ACROSS THE GLOBE !!

Track List

A Day Out
Atlas
Broken
Hirajoshi Piano
Aeolian Piano
Brighter Days

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Across the River

27th MARCH

out now

Track List

Hirajoshi Brass Band
Speedy Go Slow Winds
Lightening Bolts
Two Tone Piano
The West Wind 

Available for streaming on drooble

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All these works attempt to bring a fresh new sound to my fans and listeners
Watch out a new sound experience is coming!

Artist Feature ROLLERS OF BEDLAM

ROLLERS OF BEDLAM is a London based band, inspired from a wide range of rock music (classic rock, post rock, punk, post punk, psychedelic) and other music genres as blues, reggae, hip-hop and funk. Creating a fresh and unique sound which is hard to assort, with lyrics that capture social interactions of daily life and relations, Rollers, with their straight to your face attitude, can only be described as original rock music of the present age. 

The band started summer of 2017. The idea got life when singer Joey Bedlam and guitarist Luke Byron met drummer Luke Rendel(ex-Theatre Of Hate, ex-Crisis) and they started to compose some songs. Few months later bassist Dimi Duke(ex-Witchcurse) joined and they started rehearsing. They released "Bedlamic Estate" EP in August 2018. A video for the song "The Brook" came out at the same time. "It's Rock 'Ν' Roll" and "Living Poor With Kings" single/videos came out the next year, 2019.

 Meanwhile, they played a lot of gigs and festivals all over UK. Their unreal energetic -D IS C O C R A P H Y " and shocking performances, helped them to achieve a strong fanbase and following. Danial Georgiev, a Bulgarian promoter living in London, saw them live and Rollers made their first step in abroad, touring Bulgaria in October 2019. 

The world famous producer Gordon Raphael, discovered the band and they entered Urchin Studios in January 2020. They worked together and recorded their second EP, "Bedlam City". Both sides, are excited with this project and they hope it will help the band to reach even bigger audiences and grow in the music industry.

Artist Feature El Gato Dice

El Gato Dice consists of Bob Crews (drums), David Jesitus (guitar, vocals), and Alexis Blair (bass, vocals). An old post punk band was dissolving in 2009 but Bob and David still had things to say. So they churned out the seven track "Uno" in 2010 and also found a home studio in Robot Envy, The result was sweet edgy Americana, and the reception was good. Forward to 2013. "Dos" begins to form in delicious lo-fi with acoustic "Clean" and "Walk A Mile' making an extra-terrestrial radio splash. Ugur Pece joins as full time bassist and amps things up- the quite electric (and eclectic) "Dos" rears it's pretty head in summer 2015. College radio gets it, they actually get it- and the band is finally on air nationwide. The spooky, almost industrial "Insatiable" instrumental clocks in at almost 7 minutes and becomes a surprise hit. Ugur needs to relocate (it's too loud for him, maybe? Just kidding. Career change) so Alexis takes over the reins in 2017 and the band fires off another 10 track trip- the critically acclaimed "Tres" record. It's got the gaze people expect, but peppered with pop and glam.. Complex. Visceral. Beautiful. Soaring. The cat says you're going to like this record

Industry Quotes 

“The San Francisco based group produces a pretty experimental indie rock sound that shows off the freedom of the California music scene. There are many influences here as founder Dave grew up in Cleveland, Ohio loving surf and shoegaze music while other original member Bob hails from the North Carolina college underground scene. Mix that along with the eclectic experience that is San Francisco and you get something quite interesting and different. To truly experience El Gato Dice “Insatiable” is a must listen. The 6 and a half minute instrumental track seems to have everything they do mashed into one. It is deep, it is dark, it is soaring. This needs to be the soundtrack on my alarm clock for getting my day started from now on. By the time you get to the acoustic closer “Walk A Mile” your mind is in need of its relaxed sitting around a campfire feel. Definitely a record to listen to start to finish.”

The Indie Band Guru, indiebandguru.com (Dec 15, 2015)

Flute Oboe Guitar Violin Ensemble on Drooble.com

This piece starts off with a Am F G Em progression which changes to C G Am F I have used the slur throughout something I have neglected to use until recently.

I have made use of call and response throughout.

Even More on Drooble.com

This is the first work where I have actually made full use of the slur. Having come from musescore where the slur is mere decoration to sibelius which actually makes the slur a fully functional part of the software.  I have neglected in using it till now so you can expect more dynamic and expresive music from me in future.

More piano on drooble

Some basic moody arpeggios modulates from C Major to F Major and back again thought I'd keep things simple. Its a trio with a left arpeggio on piano 1 a right hand arpeggio on piano 2 and a simple alternating 1, 5 pattern on piano 3 bass with some rolling chords on the treble