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Ryan Mitchell's blind audition with "The Voice" was a really good one. In my 20 seasons podcasting "The Voice" singers, I was never as stumped when no judges turned for him. Michael Buble' admitted that for some reason he, "chickened out" and more than likely the other judges already had full teams and were looking for a specific kind of singer.

All of that turned around when Carson Daly used the show's new "Carson Call Back" option. The rule is that he can only do this ONE TIME, so the fact that he chose Ryan so early in...

She's been compared to Carrie Underwood by Niall Horan and Reba McEntire both. Kayleigh Clark, from Sumrall, Mississippi wow'd all 4 judges with her amazing blind audition on NBC's "The Voice". She picked legend Niall Horan to be her coach and mentor.

Clark then advanced to the Battle Rounds and defeated a very good singer in Camille Tredoux. Tune in as we go in depth on her journey on the show thus far.

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Sadie Dahl quickly got the judges attention within seconds. She sang the song "Colors" a song that she selected because of her diverse musical background which includes the Violin, and a love for Jazz music.

The judges knew very quickly that they better turn their chairs in order to get their shot at working with her. Niall Horan made his move first and blocked Michael Buble' because he knew he'd rather avoid going up against him during the pitching process.

All 4 judges turned and the battle of the...

Aiden Ross sent a message to the rest of the field on Monday night, he will be a force in this season of "The Voice" season 28. He sang Adele's "Love in the Dark" and had all 4 of the judges spinning their chairs in record time. 

Aiden had all of the judges standing and the pitching began. After some bigtime pitches from all of the judges, Aiden selected Niall Horan to be his coach and mentor. 

In this Podcast, Aiden talks about the journey from his youth, to high school, to...

Ralph Edwards tried to make the show 11 times and didn't make it. The 12th time would be the charm. Edwards walked out onto the stage and delivered a masterpiece performance. 

He sang Journey's "Lights" which is no small task for anyone. Within seconds all 4 judges immediately hit their buttons and the chairs started spinning. Edwards didn't miss a step. He completed the song and stuck the landing like a Gold Medalist would in the Olympics.

All of the judges pitched hard proven by this statement by the iconic Michael Buble', "Whoever picks you will win t...

The former Vixen bassist and harmony vocalist, Share Ross stopped by and talked about her legendary rock career. We went back in time and talked about her early days, and how, and when her journey in music all began.

Share also talked about how she ended up in the very successful all female rock band, Vixen. She talks about the triumphs and the challenges! Additionally, she shared her thoughts about the recent passing of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne. Vixen went on a world tour with Ozzy and Share talked about the memories knowing Ozzy personally. 

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Singing sensation "Divighn" from season 27 of "The Voice" stopped by the show and talked about his amazing blind audition, and his battle round victory against Dimitrius Graham.

Divighn picked icon Michael Buble' to be his coach. In this podcast he shares his thoughts on the blind audition experience and his amazing battle round victory, and much more!

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The kid who used to freestyle on the bus going to elementary school is 30 now. APtheG doesn’t freestyle anymore. He writes and produces his songs, and with more than 30 songs out, now he’s taking his shot at the music place.

He’s coming out with “762,” a hard-charging hip-hop ode to a gun, his history and his ambition. Like most of his music, the song is a story with bits and pieces of his life in it.

 “It was a lot of people talking about different guns. Other people were talking about the switches for the Glock...

Jessica Tarlov joined the show and shared her thoughts on the current situation in American politics. Topics included, DOGE, Trump overreach, tariffs, constitutional issues, and much more. Have a listen!

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The Vice Chair of the Mississippi Democrat Party talks about both local and national politics. Topic range from local state (Mississippi) elections and ideas, fundraising, and also national politics. 

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Lyrical Chris, the creator of the groundbreaking 5D Rap genre, has just released "Level 5," a track brimming with positivity and high vibrations. The song introduces listeners to a mental and emotional state of being designed to empower and uplift.

When asked about the inspiration for “Level 5,” Lyrical Chris explained, "The idea for the five... it came from my new genre, 5D Rap. It's about being in the fifth dimension, a space of peace and good vibes, where you affirm to yourself that 'I'm never tired. I'm loving the times.' I wanted to create a song that conn...

Flow $tro’s tracks usually have something to talk about, and the subject of his newest song, “Steppin,” featuring Skooly from Rich Kidz, is about the beauty of a woman.

“It’s basically about a female, like I liked the way a female dresses, or like the way she carries herself, the way she puts her clothes on, wearing heels, or switching up out of the heels — steppin’ like that.”

The beat in “Steppin” is slow and dreamy, the melody soft, the vibe like a ballad, even where the lyrics get explicit.

Girl you like this liquor...

Britton Moore got a 4 chair turn for his performance on "The Voice" season 27. He sang Coldplay's, "Yellow" which had the chairs spinning quickly. Moore joined the show and talked about his performance, and the thinking behind picking rock legend Adam Levine to be his mentor and coach. Have a listen!

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Guitarist Al Anderson has recorded and toured with Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and also performed with Bunny Wailer.

“That’s what makes us different from the tribute bands and imitators,” said Al.

Al and band performed an eight-song, Unplugged Concert for the Sugarshack Music Channel on YouTube - the improvisational acoustic version of the songs from legendary catalog, including newly recorded material from The Original Wailers feat. Al Anderson.

The band’s rendition of Bob Marley and The Wailers “Redemption Song,” is the first video to be released from the concert on the Sugarshack M...

They say that if you get knocked down in life, get up, brush yourself off, and try again. This is exactly what Iris Herrera did. Last season on "The Voice" she didn't get the result that she was hoping for when no chairs turned for her for her blind audition. She didn't let that deter her, so she went back home and she worked really hard, using the advice and tips that the judges gave to her.

Here comes season 27, and Iris is back. This time she came prepared, and like a well oiled...

South Florida-based singer-songwriter Leah Dibut begins 2025 with a powerful new chapter in her career, releasing her latest single, “Thank You.” Blending her signature mix of pop and R&B with raw emotion and storytelling, Dibut’s new track delivers an empowering message of resilience and self-love.

“‘Thank You’ came from a very personal place,” Leah shared. “I went through a moment in my life where I felt impacted by someone in a way that shook me, and I knew I needed to write this song for myself. That purpose really comes through in the lyrics.”

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“I Know U Know” is a wonderful listening experience simply for the rich, beautiful, agile voice of ECHASL, a young woman from China, and the music. 

The track is at once a debut for her, a tease for the album, Little Black Sheep, and an intro to her wonderfully exotic mix of musical cultures and instruments.

“I Know U Know” is also a protest song.

“It’s against all types of discrimination, like sexism and racism. It’s based on a real historical...

The Reckless is excited to share their newest EP, Who Are You, after a string of singles over the past few years. The titular track “Who Are You” is a powerhouse debut of their evolved sound and welcomes listeners to a new era of The Reckless.

Since its debut, the band has undergone a complete sound evolution. The Reckless began during the pandemic as a one-man show by frontman Fritz Fayman. Joined by talented musicians who shared his vision, Fayman soon welcomed bassist Michael Kennedy, who would become a mainstay member. During this period, the band released one...

“We Were Golden,” written and recorded this year, is classic, as-good-as-it-gets 1960s California beach rock. It is many other things, also, including a yet-to-be golden oldie.

It is oldie gold alright, but melted down, re-refined and crafted into something brand new. Mike Mahoney, a California native, lived that time and, with his co-writer and producer David Blackburn, wrote it into the song. 

The track was released under Mike’s band name, Mikey’s In The Mustang. 

“I wanted to wr...

International R&B artist Will Preston invites listeners to explore a deeper facet of love in his latest single, “Merry Go Round.” With 20 years of singing and performing under his belt, Will welcomes fans all over the world to a new chapter of his career.

2024 is the year of Will Preston. From launching his first clothing label, My Best Interest Apparel, to releasing his new single, Will has taken personal setbacks as an opportunity to work even harder this year. At the beginning of 2024, Will unexpectedly lost his father, who was a devoted supporter of Will’s career...

No More Lonely Christmas, the new album from ALYA, which was just dropped, is a fulfilment of the artist’s Christmas wish, embodied in the track that provides the name for the album.

The eight tracks feature ALYA’s versions of three classics, including a collaboration with Eric Clapton on “Silent Night,” and five original songs, including the title track, a fast, fun, hand-clapping, jazzy, pop love song.

“We wanted to create something that would be an updated version of Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You,’ which is a song I really love, a C...

SHYE, THE RUNNER UP 2ND PLACE WINNER OF SEASON 26 OF "THE VOICE" RETURNS TO THE BRAD COONEY PODCAST SHOW AND TALKS ABOUT HER AMAZING JOURNEY, FUTURE PLANS AND MORE!

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Portland, Oregon – Loraine, the multifaceted singer-songwriter originally from the Netherlands and raised in Belgium, is set to captivate audiences with her enchanting new single, "Magic Man," available now. The track is a potent preview of her upcoming EP, Power From Love, slated for release on January 3rd, 2025. Known for her unique blend of soulful electronic pop, Loraine’s latest release offers a magical journey into the power of creation and self-transformation.
"Magic Man" is a reflection of Loraine’s deep belief in the power to manifest and create one’s own reality. "It's about magic," she shares. "We can crea...

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Electro, like a lot of music, can make you want to sing along, or play the steering-wheel drum, or get a body part moving, but it generally works by first taking over your head and holding it still for the coming bombardment of sound.

So it is with “Culmination,” the sixth track this year, releasing on November 24, from Mundane Miracle.

“Listening to electronic music is like an explosion in your brain, with all these crazy things going on,” he said. “It just really sets your brain off.”

“I think, with all my songs, it’s kind of l...

Kelsey Dodd, at just 17, is no newcomer to music. Since age five, Kelsey has been on a steady journey fueled by her passion for singing and the performing arts. From vocal lessons across genres and styles, to musical theater, and training on piano, ukulele, and (a recent dabble in) guitar, she’s set to release her debut EP, “Forever Evergreen.” Originally planned as a holiday project of reimagined Christmas classics, Kelsey shares that during the process of selecting songs, she became inspired to create an original track that captures her deep, imaginative connection to the colors, emotions, and memories of the...

When Bay Area electronic outfit Blast Havers sits down to make new music, they do so with the dance floor and the people on it in mind. 

But that’s not all––after all, the group is isolated and often seated at a desk when a new tune comes to life. And so Blast Havers aims to make music with more than just danceable beats in mind, and the group’s quirky sound design and witty lyricism are meant for a wider audience. 

“The audience has to be expanded...

Rose Prince is an artist who thrives on the emotional authenticity of his music. And, through his own emotional authenticity, he hopes to find relatability with his listeners. His new single “Freak” is one that compiles a series of late night adventures he's had in his life. He hopes it reminds people of their own exciting nights out. 

“I’m picking up diamonds and curating certain experiences from my life. I want to say it's like a dark dream…somewhere between fantasy and reality. It’s not like my life is like this every day…but...

On the surface, “Dreams,” the latest single by Burt Bankkz, is a righteous hip-hop ballad about going after dreams, in his case, music as a way out of the hardship of growing up on the streets of a hard section of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

“I made the song based on the past struggles that I’ve been going through with life, growing up as a kid in a poor community and stuff.”

The guitar and the beat gently rock through his story of escape. Burt delivers the lyrics at speed but in waves set to the slo...

Former Heavyweight contender and US Olympian Jason Estrada and his dad, boxing trainer and founder of "Bix Six Boxing Academy" talk about their journey up the ranks of boxing, from the early amateur days, to the Olympics, and ultimately the professional ranks.

Both men also chime in on the upcoming Mike Tyson, Vs. Jake Paul boxing match. They talk about the strategy that both men would put forth from the Tyson perspective, and the Jake Paul perspective. 

Have a listen! 

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With a message of brotherhood, sisterhood and faith — gospel delivered at high speed in a joyful fusion of pop, funk, R&B, Motown and dance — The Stewarts, brothers Del and Garry K., are back with “Stand.”

Joy is a hallmark of all their music.

“‘Stand’ is a good-message song for the world, for brothers and sisters to come together, to show love to one another,” said Garry. “No more hatred. Show love. Pick up your brothers and sisters when they fall down. Pick them up.”

“In my personal opinion,” said Del, “‘Stand’ will generate hopefully more conver...

“We just tried to write a good, old fashioned rock and roll song,” said Jimmy, “where the listeners would wonder what happened to their socks: well, they got rocked off by The Jimmy Dixon Group! So, we wrote a little rock and roll tune for our vintage electric guitars and plugged ’em into an amp.”

Mission accomplished.

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With a ditty-bopping, hand-clapping dance beat and playful lyrics, Australian artist James Atlas makes fun of and celebrates a kind of mall and shopping culture in his latest synth-pop release “Retail Therapy.”

“It’s about my own shopping addiction, and it’s about me kind of laughing at that while also reveling in it,” he said.

In fact, the inspiration came from one of the world’s most famous malls.

“When I listened to the arrangement for that one, I was walking around D...

Indie-pop rock artist SUNSCREEN’s tag line is “SUNSCREEN is a feeling.” A good feeling. If his latest release, “MOVE WITH ME,” doesn’t make you feel good, or at least better, watch the video on his YouTube channel.

If that doesn’t do the trick, wait five minutes, play it again. If you’re still unmoved, see a doctor.

“At the end of the day,” he said, “my songs elicit feelings. ‘MOVE WITH ME’ is meant to be a wedding playlist, dance floor song.”

The song starts off fast and kicks into high gear after the intro, w...

Season 26 of NBC's "The Voice" has delivered some of the best singers in the country, and one of them is a young lady named Shye! She wow'd the judges with her rendition of "Superman" which netted her a 4 chair turn!

Shye had all of the judges making STRONG pitches trying to get her to select them to be her coach. Gwen Stefani seemed visibly touched by Shye's performance and pitched very hard to get her. Shye went with singing legend Michael Buble' 

In this Podcast Shye talks about her journey and working with Buble' , as w...

J PAUL, FROM SEASON 26 OF "THE VOICE" JOINED THE SHOW AND TALKED ABOUT HIS AMAZING BLIND AUDITION. HE GOT A 3 CHAIR TURN AND WENT ON TO PICK SINGING LEGEND MICHAEL BUBLE' TO BE HIS COACH.  HAVE A LISTEN TO WHAT HE SAID ABOUT HIS JOURNEY TO THE SHOW! 

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For listeners who have not yet been introduced to the pulse-inspiring vibe in the Afrobeat fusion of Nigerian American artist E’MAJOR, his new release “Bolo” will dance his music into their consciousness.

“Bolo,” dropping September 20, is an upbeat track with a low-key, repetitive keyboard melody behind forceful, changeable beats carried by a variety of instruments. It can make you dance in your chair.

“‘Bolo’ is danceable music that just gets you to — you know — just dance,” he said. “It gets you to the right mood, it gets into your head.”

That is exactly what it’s intended...

Lemoyne Alexander is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a love for all things music. With experience in the rap, R&B and rock world, music has always been a part of his life but now he’s making what he wants how he wants. Playing and creating it brings him joy and the only thing that brings him more joy is sharing the music with others. On his new single “Insecurity” he talks about some personal things he dealt with and hopes it inspires others to deal with their own situations too. He plays every instrument on this track...

From NBC's "The Voice" Season 26 - Jake Tankersley stops by the show and talks about his amazing 4 chair turn blind audition. 

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