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?
Justin Cross: It was Elvis all day long in my house growing...
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Indus 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 when you were growing up?
Indus Adams: My dad loved the Beatles and Chicago and...
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California-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 Annual Independent Music Awards and, this year, were...
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Cozi 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: Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Gordon Lightfoot, Lenard...
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In 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 Arts in New York City, has...
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• 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, dust-blasted tales.
• Ash & Eric — (Worcester, Mass.) Ash & Eric are two dreamers forever committed to making music for their listeners that is honest,...
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