For those of you who enjoyed yesterday’s feature for the James Bright album, Little Things, featuring vocals by Rachel Lloyd, you’ll definitely want to check out her newest single Calling! If you love it as much as we do, be sure to purchase the mp3 on Amazon!

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Late Night Alumni: Ryan Raddon, Becky Jean Williams, John Hancock, Finn Bjarnson.

Finn Bjarnson stumbled upon Becky Jean Williams in the summer of 2003. “I had just been given a local Christmas CD that I had produced a couple tracks for,” Finn recalls, “and as I was listening through the tracks, there she was! Her beautiful voice and style immediately struck me.” A couple of phone calls later and they were in the studio together for the first time. “I had worked up this song called ‘Empty Streets’ and wanted to try her voice out on it…” Finn continues, “and it took off from there!”

Finn had already been working in the studio with Ryan Raddon (aka Kaskade), and soon Finn, Ryan, and Becky formed Late Night Alumni. In 2004, Hed Kandi made an offer to license and release a full length Late Night Alumni album. “At that point,” Finn says, “I knew the band was not ready. We were missing an element.” That missing element turned out to be John Hancock; a talented local producer with whom Finn had been trying to “find an excuse” to work with for years. The band was complete and hard at work at the debut Late Night Alumni album; mixing electronic and organic elements for a unique brand of chill that is easily distinguishable in today’s down tempo house music scene.

“Empty Streets” came out in September of 2005. Around the same time, Hed Kandi was bought out by Ministry of Sound and the album got shelved. However, despite the label not working the album it soon grew into an underground classic. All around the world die-hard fans who supported “Empty Streets” spread the word of Late Night Alumni.

The single also entitled “Empty Streets” received massive support in both the clubs and on the radio getting Top Ten Radio Play in the UK and US, and reaching #1 in Spain. “Empty Streets” has also been licensed to commercials including a spot for the Toyota IQ. Plus, more than a dozen of the world’s biggest dance compilations have licensed the track, and it remains the most popular and downloaded song on Tietso’s “In Search Of Sunrise” compilation.

Finally, four years later, Late Night Alumni is releasing its sophomore album. “Of Birds, Bees, Butterflies, Etc.” picks up were “Empty Streets” left off. Signed to Ultra Records, Late Night Alumni is poised to get its music out to a larger audience and to reconnect with those who have already fallen in love with their ethereal brand of house music.

Check out Late Night Alumni’s latest release:
Haunted

More On Late Night Alumni:
Website | Facebook | Twitter (Band) | Twitter (Becky)

In mid-2008, indie duo, Hungry Lucy were recording weekly podcasts and had finished writing songs for their 4th full-length release. By all accounts, things were going well for the band. Popularity was at an all-time high, and their music was selling nicely across the globe. From the inside though, Hungry Lucy had become more about social media, and less about the kind of great songs the pair loved to write. Gone was the mystery, spark and creativity that once burned bright for Christa Belle and Warren Harrison. With that, the couple ceased podcasting, scrapped most of of the nearly-complete album and immersed themselves in making something truly magical. Now, in early 2010… “Pulse of the Earth” is released to the World.

On “Pulse of the Earth” Christa and Warren cast aside all expectations and spent time isolated in the mountains of Tennessee and away from the World. With no outside disturbances the duo were able to ignore trends and dive headlong into the art of storytelling. From these stories were born 10 songs of mystery, other-worldly beings and the spirit of the earth. As always, Hungry Lucy crosses genres at a moments notice, while somehow maintaining a cohesive vision. Christa Belle’s haunting voice digs deep and soars high above a bed of gypsy melodies, ominous drones and tribal rhythms. At once ambient, catchy and full of drama, these 10 songs will get inside you, settle within and bring you in sync with the pulse of the earth.

Check out Hungry Lucy’s latest release:
Pulse Of The Earth

For more info on Hungry Lucy visit:
www.hungrylucy.com
www.pulseoftheearth.com

Ever since she can remember, Lori Cunningham wanted to be a singer. All throughout her education she was heavily involved in music, choral work, and theater. She earned a B.A. in Vocal Performance and played several leading roles in different music theater productions, but something was missing…

Lori started her music project in October of 2006 after a lifelong search for music that spoke to her. After listening to several inspirational musicians, she could not deny the desire to write her own music anymore. Shortly after she started, it became apparent that she had an unseen knack for composing, mixing, and producing. She has taught herself from the beginning, and she has enjoyed not being constrained by any one style or genre.

Unbound by genre, Lori appeals to all listeners with her ethereal vocals mixed with an eclectic array of down tempo instrumentations. Her music begs you to listen, to feel every note and every word.

Music haunts her, it invades her every waking moment, and it lives in her dreams. Lori cannot escape the world that surrounds her, her world unseen…

…nor does she ever wish to.

Check out Lori Cunningham’s debut solo album:
Unseen

For more info on Lori Cunningham visit:
www.loricmusic.com
myspace.com/loricmusic

For more info on Emeria visit:
www.emeriamusic.com

From a young age, Haley knew she wanted to pursue music. At the age of ten she was already fully immersed in performing, sometimes for crowds as large as 20 thousand. In her teens she began writing music. Her first recordings were made at 19 and caught the attention of Warner Brothers who soon after offered her an Artist/Writers deal. Haley decided not to take the deal, wanting to pursue her own musical course.

In 2001 Haley met Finn Bjarnson, a local music producer. Over the next few years Haley and Finn worked on songs together, honing their collective writing styles. In 2005 along with Ryan Raddon, Finn and Haley officially started the project “Summer of Space”. They wrote and produced a song called “A New Start” that was immediately picked up by Hed Kandi recordings. After the initial success of that song they decided to start work on an album.

Ryan Raddon and Finn Bjarnson, writers and producers of multiple #1 billboard charting songs are the producers behind this newly finished album.

Check out Summer Of Space’s latest release on iTunes:
Summer Of Space

For more info on Summer Of Space visit:
www.summerofspace.com
myspace.com/summerofspace

For more info on Haley Gibby visit:
myspace.com/musichaleyg