Gucci Mane, Bounty Killer and More Team Up On New Album To Help Children In Jamaica

Bentley Records has teamed up with executive producers BeatBopper Music and DiPresident to release “Miungu Ya Muziki“, a compellation album featuring over 30 of today’s hottest global stars, including Bounty Killer, Gucci Mane, Tina Karol, Luca Dayz, Sean Kingston, Third World Don and more! “I’m excited to be involved with this project. And I’m happy that “Phenomenal” is on “Miungu Ya Muziki”,” says multi platinum Ukranian recording artist Tina Karol, “This song … Continue reading Gucci Mane, Bounty Killer and More Team Up On New Album To Help Children In Jamaica

Bernice Marsala Releases Orchestral Pop Single “Down”

Originally from the Chicagoland area, but a recent Nashville transplant, folk pop singer-songwriter Bernice Marsala has just dropped her latest single, “Down“. The orchestral pop single dreamy ballad featuring horns, pianos and strings.. “I wanted to orchestrate the effect of falling through this sort of “wall” of brass and saxophone, and I wrote the bassline in the chorus to express the description of spinning.” Marsala explains, “Usually my primary focus … Continue reading Bernice Marsala Releases Orchestral Pop Single “Down”

Do our Musical Tastes Grow or Shrink as we Mature?

From time to time, Refrain asks some of our favorite artists to contribute to the blog. Brian Baker is a singer/songwriter/producer with a passion for the environment and Buddhism, themes evident in his songs, music and videos. He plays guitar, bass, piano and keyboards, drums and percussion, sings and relishes his production duties, on his own songs and other artists works. Brian Baker is back with … Continue reading Do our Musical Tastes Grow or Shrink as we Mature?

Refrain Interview: DEF davyne

Oregon based Hip Hop artist DEF davyne has recently dropped his latest song, the radio-ready, hip-hop, pop crossover single “No More Tears”.  DEF davyne (pronounced divine) is known for his verbal dexterity, gymnastic delivery, intricate rhyme schemes, and emotional storytelling. He considers himself a writer first, but has been creating and performing music since the late 90’s. As a child, music was his solace and a therapeutic … Continue reading Refrain Interview: DEF davyne

SAVING VICE Drop Animated Music Video For “Nerve Damage” As Part Of Their Efforts To Commemorate Their Debut Record

Vermont metalcore band Saving Vice just dropped a new music video for “Nerve Damage”, the 4th track off of their debut record Hello There which was released a year ago today. The band released this animated video and a new merch line in celebration of the one year anniversary of their debut effort. The video CONNECT WITH SAVING VICE: YouTube Spotify Twitter Facebook Instagram Continue reading SAVING VICE Drop Animated Music Video For “Nerve Damage” As Part Of Their Efforts To Commemorate Their Debut Record

Luca Dayz & Sean Kingston are “Phenomenal”

Award winning R&B recording artist and songwriter Luca Dayz has teamed up with Multi-platinum singer and rapper Sean Kingston on the R&B hit “Phenomenal”. The track also features Ukrainian Pop Star Tina Karol and Legendary Marquest. Taking off like a rocket, the song has amassed over 40k plays in it’s first week on Spotify! Luca Dayz is an award winning R&B recording artist & songwriter. Well … Continue reading Luca Dayz & Sean Kingston are “Phenomenal”

Remember Live Music? THE CASKET COMPANY Remembers.

Remember when we all used to be allowed in the same room, touching, sweating, singing? A time when Netflix wasn’t our only source of entertainment? Remember pants that weren’t sweat pants? Well, The Casket Company is here to help (maybe not with the pants though.) Northern Ohio Alternative Rock trio The Casket Company have released a 7 track live album, aptly titled, “The Casket Company … Continue reading Remember Live Music? THE CASKET COMPANY Remembers.

Version 5 Releases A Roaring 20’s Inspired Music Video For New Single “Close My Eyes”

Minnesota rockers Version 5 have returned with “Close My Eyes”, a no-nonsense, grinding rock tune with a heavy chorus and larger than life drums. “Typically Andy and I start with a synthesizer/beat groove for songwriting, but this time we started with a riff- so we decided to run with it,” explains Spencer Olsen, who along with his brother Andy and drummer AJ Rowe make up Version 5, ” “Close My … Continue reading Version 5 Releases A Roaring 20’s Inspired Music Video For New Single “Close My Eyes”

CHASING AIRPLANES Drops Hard Hitting Single “From Within”

Melodic Metal-Core project Chasing Airplanes has released their newest single, “From Within”. The track is a metalcore banger that goes for the throat starting with the first notes of the song. A brief piano break gives the listener a measure to recover before being launched in a catchy chorus that blends melodic vocals and screams. Hailing from Tampa, FL, Chasing Airplanes is the brainchild of … Continue reading CHASING AIRPLANES Drops Hard Hitting Single “From Within”

New Dilemma Releases Lyric Video For Hit Single “Don’t Lose Control”

With Covid-19 postponing their tour with Smile Empty Soul, Orlando Hard Rock band New Dilemma have released a lyric video for their single, “Don’t Lose Control“.  The track, a dark modern rock banger featuring a blistering solo from renowned guitar virtuoso Bobby Keller, is all about staying true to yourself in tough situation. “Don’t lose control is about not losing yourself in a relationship and becoming somebody you don’t … Continue reading New Dilemma Releases Lyric Video For Hit Single “Don’t Lose Control”