Artist Spotlight - MEG MAC

   

Megan McInerney is a singer / songwriter from Melbourne, Australia. Her musical releases so far consist of a few singles and highlight a myriad of different influences. Her voice is a powerful blend of soul and pop music, making it addictive and completely original. Her three song EP is scheduled to release on September 12. If her initial works are any indication of future efforts, this will be an artist to keep your eye on. Hopefully we will see an American tour in the future to support upcoming releases. I'd certainly be attending the show.

   You can catch three of her videos below. Be sure to connect with MEG MAC on Facebook and Twitter.

   Probably my favorite track so far, "Every Lie" is an intoxicating blend of pop and soul. I can see this one going viral quickly: 

"Roll Up Your Sleeves" is a much slower affair, at times sounding like a one woman church choir bellowing out tunes to the masses both skillfully and gracefully:

"Known Better" has a very classic style to it. The song is composed in a way that fuses the classical elements with modern song composition to form something original and memorable:

Artist Spotlight: City Of The Weak

City of the weak is a five piece rock band that was formed in St. Paul, MN. Their very first show was back in February of 2012, and they have completed several shows since. Their debut EP, White Fire Alarm, was released on April 6th of 2016. Two of the singles from that EP spawned videos: "White Fire Alarm" and "In A World of Bottles & Bedsores".  (Article continues below videos.)

Artist Spotlight - Trisha Lurie

   Trisha Lurie is a singer / songwriter based out of Santa Monica, California. The alternative rock artist is working on finishing up her album Romancing Neptune, which was partially funded by fans through Kickstarter. She graciously let me have a listen to the upcoming album and also watch the video for her single "Dark Side". (Watch the teaser for the video here.)

   Trisha embodies the spirit of classic rock artists such as Lita Ford in both her style and sound. From the guitar heavy instrumentals to the in your face nature of some of the lyrical content, it's obvious that plenty of influence was taken from the pages of eighties style arena rock. Don't let this description fool you into thinking that this is all the rising star has

Artist Spotlight - Jess Meuse

      The first time Jess Meuse sang on stage she was ten years old. Music has been her ambition and dream ever since. She was born in Round Rock, Texas in October of 1990 and moved to Slapout, Alabma at the age of seven. Playing shows anywhere and everywhere she gets a chance to, Jess is an artist with the focus and work ethic to make a huge splash in the music industry.

    Her influences and sound are made up of several different genres. You can realistically classify her as a hybrid of rock and country combined, making her accessible to a wide audience. Her voice has an amazing tone to it that takes the best qualities from artists like Jewel and LeAnne Rimes and combines them with an edgier rock style. You can find video updates on her Youtube channel where she frequently does cover songs and original material as she writes it.

    I recently featured her Death Cab For Cutie cover on our Under The Covers Section. Make sure to check out one of her newer originals, "Blue-Eyed Lie", below and connect with Jess on Facebook to keep updated with her show schedule and future releases. Jess is an artist with incredible talent and drive and i'm excited to see what the future holds for her.

Artist Spotlight: Polarity

Polarity is a Canadian band that formed in December of 2008 and released their first album in 2009. Since that time they have played live shows relentlessly across Canada and released a new EP and single, all while managing everything regarding the band internally. Their sound can be tranquil and soothing at times but can quickly erupt in a blaze of fury and emotion. Comparing Jasmine's vocals to those of ex Flyleaf front woman Lacey Sturm wouldn't be a stretch.

Artist Spotlight - Lillian Todd Jones

The 23 year old fire dancer from Britain has released this video for her song "Butter Soul". You can check out her other songs through the Soundcloud embeds below the video. I personally was entranced by the song and gave it several replays. She has a very captivating style about her. Make sure to connect with her on Facebook, Youtube, and Soundcloud.

Artist Spotlight - Carly Jo Jackson

Carly Jo Jackson is a 19 year old artist with one cd already under her belt and a new single out as well. Her relentless schedule of live performances show her determination and willingness to do whatever it takes to succeed. Her new single “Wildflower” showcases just how far she has come in a short time with her music. I had a few questions for the upcoming artist which she graciously answered: