Based in Birmingham, Ala., Justin Cross is a singer-songwriter and self-described "noise-maker." Though his songs are based in American tradition, he hopes they can connect with a global audience. NewSong Music: What sort of music was playing in your house when you were growing up?… (read more)
November 8th, 2022Indus Adams, aka Devin Castleton, is a singer-songwriter from San Antonio, Texas. He used Covid quarantine to take a deep dive into songwriting and recording. He is currently at work on his debut album. NewSong Music: What sort of music was playing in your house… (read more)
November 7th, 2022California-based duo The Singer and The Songwriter, aka Rachel Garcia and Thu Tran, met and began writing and performing music together in 2006. Together Rachel and Thu won the West Coast Songwriters International Song Contest, were nominated for Best Adult Contemporary Song at the 16th… (read more)
November 3rd, 2022Cozi Anda Flounder is a self-described cosmic country / Americana-ish outfit. The father (Ezra) and daughter (Cozi) songwriting duo surround themselves with a group of lifelong music friends. NewSong Music: What sort of music was playing in your house when you were growing up? Cozi:… (read more)
October 31st, 2022In celebration of its 21st Anniversary, NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition will welcome eight finalists to Asheville, NC, for an evening of songs and connection on Saturday, December 3, 2022. The internationally recognized event, previously held at the prestigious Lincoln Center for the Performing… (read more)
October 28th, 2022We are thrilled to announce the finalists for this year’s NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition! • AC Sapphire — (Portland, Ore.) Her cosmic sound blends disparate elements into an ethereal folk rock while her strong voice shakes listeners awake as she spins her passionate,… (read more)
October 20th, 2022We are proud to announce the New York City autumn outdoor concert series. The venue tour is presented by Arts Brookfield, and curated by NewSong Music. The series features free outdoor lunchtime concerts taking place every Wednesday and Thursday from Sept. 21 through Oct. 13.… (read more)
August 30th, 2022California-based duo The Singer and The Songwriter, aka Rachel Garcia and Thu Tran, were recently chosen as the first finalist in this year's NewSong Performance and Songwriting Competition! The identities of Rachel Garcia and Thu Tran — a queer mixed-race-Mexican-American and first-generation-Vietnamese-American, respectively — inform… (read more)
August 24th, 2022CONGRATULATIONS to stand-out duo The Singer and The Songwriter aka Rachel Garcia and Thu Tran on being the first finalist named in this year's NewSong Performance and Songwriting Competition! After a marathon of listening sessions this summer, carefully reviewing each entry submitted, we could have… (read more)
August 23rd, 2022New video series features 2021 NewSong Music Performance and Songwriting Competition finalists This week we launched the first installment in a weekly series of performances and interviews with NewSong finalists, filmed at Citizen Vinyl in downtown Asheville, N.C. The first video features Charlie Belle. Charlie… (read more)
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