THE HEYDAZE is a band based out of New York City. Andrew Underberg (Wonderberg) produces, Andrew Spelman plays lead guitar and Alexander Glantz plays drums, while Jesse Fink plays rhythm guitar and provides the vocals. All music and lyrics are written as a collaborative effort. THE HEYDAZE aims to produce songs that go beyond the bounds of normal “pop” music.

In the ever-changing landscape of modern pop, Nathan Angelo shines as a refreshing alternative, embracing the classic elements of popular music and celebrating the backbeat of American tradition. As the revival of music in the 60’s and 70’s brought together the heritage of the Great American songbook, the flair of jazz and heartache of the Delta blues, Angelo integrates these forms into his own music with great ease and delight. Like many Motown and Stax artists, Angelo’s musical craft was cultivated at a young age in the pews and platform of the church. It was there that he first witnessed the power music had to transport people beyond their present experiences.

As a seasoned performer, Angelo has captivated audiences across the country with his tight band and high-spirited live show. Fans of Nathan Angelo recently rallied to fund his latest project on Kickstarter with totals reaching 10K over the projected goal. The new album began with a creative vision rooted in Angelo’s love of classic soul and R&B. His dream was to create an original record that brought listeners back to the infectious, danceable sounds of the era.

Out of the Blue (Sept. 2013) channels the vibe with success, featuring fresh, amusing songs with sounds reminiscent of Marvin Gaye, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder and Otis Redding. In order to capture the energy of the live show, Angelo and his band spent two days in the world-famous Quad Studios in Nashville recording analog onto 2″ tape. The project incorporates the signature “call and response” singing style common to Motown as well as the distinct orchestration: horn sections, strings, guitars, snaps, claps, tambourine and the unforgettable keys. To complete the aesthetic, Angelo’s breathtaking falsetto and honest, quirky and charming songwriting reach surprising new heights, satisfying listeners with an all-around experience of nostalgia, energy and emotion. The timeless and unique artistic direction of this record coupled with its phenomenal execution and production allow Out of the Blue to emerge as Angelo’s most exquisite work to date.

Born and raised in Canning, Nova Scotia, 22-year-old singer songwriter Laura Roy has been making big waves in the local Halifax music scene. Recently voted “Best R&B Artist 2013” by the Coast, Laura has been quickly turning heads all over the province with her captivating stage presence and soulful, powerhouse vocals. Upon graduating at the top of her class in the Music Arts program at NSCC Waterfront in 2012, Laura has been paving a strong pathway to a career in music. Not shy of pushing her songwriting/vocal abilities, she has made some serious collaborations in the Halifax Hip-Hop scene working with artists such as; Classified, Kayo, Quake Matthews & Cam Smith. A participant of the Gordie Sampson Song Camp, Laura takes her songwriting very seriously and has written with talented young songwriters from across the province. She recently traveled to Toronto on a song writing trip and has proven she’s not just another voice. Now moving towards a newer sound melding some of her favorite genres of music: R&B, Pop and Electronic/Dance, Laura produces a unique sound with her original music.

When White Male Actors sent a copy of their debut single ’31 Years’ to the R.E.M. offices in Athens Georgia on record store day April 2013 little did they know that the response they would get from one of their musical idols would be so overwhelming. Written as a tribute to the band they had loved in the wake of their breakup, drummer Bill Berry replied that it was “by far the greatest tribute to the band that he had heard” and manager Bertis Downs added that it was “simply wonderful, oh my”. Not bad for a band who at this stage had not even done a gig! Formed in late 2012 by Mark Donnelly (Drums) with David Mc Gaughey (Vocals and guitars) and Pete Devine (Guitars) the 3 piece outfit hailing from Strabane in the North West of Ireland quickly made a name for themselves by the quality of the material that they were posting online. Sonically inspired by the likes of R.E.M., Manic Street Preachers and U2 but with a unique twist White Male Actors write anthems – not just merely songs! Having signed a deal with up and coming Irish independent label ‘Broken Melody Records’ in December 2013 the band have recently finished up recording their debut EP and while putting the finishing touches to it they still managed to find time to headline a show at the prestigious Sound City festival in Liverpool, England where their performance captivated a packed house and brought forth a stream of high praising reviews. The future looks extremely bright for White Male Actors and they are currently making plans to work with famed British producer Gavin Monaghan (Editors, Ryan Adams, Kings Of Leon, Robert Plant) in the coming months on some brand new tracks. Their debut EP ‘Ghosts’ will be released on October 20th 2014 through iTunes, amazon, bandcamp and other select outlets. Please check the band’s social outlets for more details.

“I’ve tried to walk away from music so many times. To be a musician is such a heart-breaking and beautiful undertaking. Every time I think I’ll give it up and lead a normal life, I start hearing the words and melodies of my next record already being written.” With a professional track record that includes national tours, brand endorsements, and prolific collaborations, Katrina Stone’s latest project The Happy Ones continues to elevate the pop tunesmith to a new creative level. “I’m at the point in my career where I can just have fun. I can write and produce whatever I want, take time to experiment,” says Stone. “This album is eclectic and surprising. It doesn’t really adhere to any specific genre. It was a lot of fun to put together.” The bouncy title track “The Happy Ones” features Stone’s signature vocal stylings while flaunting her pop production chops. “I played around with mixing more acoustic instruments with electronic ones,” says Stone. But not straying too far from her acoustic roots, the sweet folk-inspired tune “Ain’t No Rest” is brimming with tight harmonies, rootsy production, and powerful lyrics. Closing out the album with the dreamy “Fall In Love Again”, Stone has created an incredible collection of songs that are sure to appease her fans. “I do love releasing music, it keeps me growing as a writer and as an artist. My fans have gotten to see that growth with every album, every song.” Expressing herself with personal abandon is something Stone has always prided herself on when it comes to writing new songs. “I will always write music because it is my outlet. It’s not always fun, it’s not always incredibly inspired. Sometimes you have to battle with a song and work on it constantly,” exclaimed Stone. “But at the end of the day, it’s rewarding to hear that sweet sound you dreamed up in your head, that song that didn’t exist until you battled it into existence.” And that’s what you’ll find when you listen to Katrina Stone’s latest beautiful effort: struggle, passion, and her trademark feel-good sound for the rainy days or the summer haze.

A solo project of recording artist Spencer Riley, Riley and the Roxies creatively redefines the Southern Californian music culture with inspirations ranging from 1960’s garage rock, Motown, all the way to Elvis Costello, Prince, and Bruce Springsteen. Along with the music that he produces, Spencer Riley has produced and directed seventeen music videos over the past year and a half, developing a community of filmmakers and actors, who are dedicated to the production of Riley and the Roxies’ music videos. Riley and the Roxies’ music has been featured in ABC Family’s Pretty Little Liars, and MTV’s Underemployed.

Driven by the clever, uplifting, high energy songs by charismatic lead singer/guitarist Kyle Hooks and family patriarch Nicky Hooks, who is also the five piece band’s bassist, The Real Hooks have been lighting up audiences of multiple generations in their hometown of Pensacola, Florida and beyond since 2009. Their dynamic performances and infectious songs are hard to resist, and Kyle says they are all about “putting smiles on people’s faces.” The Real Hooks have averaged 35-40 shows a year, including performing at numerous festivals and opening for popular acts including We The Kings, Aaron Carter, Go Radio, Hawthorne Heights and Allstar Weekend. The Hooks family’s powerful musicality, relatable songs and soaring harmonies draw an inspiring mix of screaming young female fans and parents who become equally wrapped up in the fun and excitement. Quickly emerging on the national scene, The Real Hooks, whose lineup also features Raleigh (drums and vocals), Nick (vocals and frontman antics) and Maggie (keyboards and vocals), enjoyed out of the box radio airplay success with their 2012 single “Comin’ After Your Love”. In 2013, The Real Hooks built on this momentum with their highly anticipated debut EP, now available on iTunes. Now, this energetic family band continues to amaze and entertain as their flair for songwriting and performance takes them across the southeast. Having recently written with Grammy and Emmy award winning songwriters, they perform their newest tunes (witty and upbeat “007,” addictively catchy and playful “Heart Attack,” “City Boy,” with a brilliant mix of southern sound and smart lyrics, and a thoughtful, heart-tugging ballad “Just How I Am,” to name a few) for fans, lovingly deemed “Hooksters”, as often as possible. Each new song ends up more memorable than the last while The Real Hooks keep crowds smiling and look forward to all that the future has in store.

Driven by the clever, uplifting, high energy songs by charismatic lead singer/guitarist Kyle Hooks and family patriarch Nicky Hooks, who is also the five piece band’s bassist, The Real Hooks have been lighting up audiences of multiple generations in their hometown of Pensacola, Florida and beyond since 2009. Their dynamic performances and infectious songs are hard to resist, and Kyle says they are all about “putting smiles on people’s faces.” The Real Hooks have averaged 35-40 shows a year, including performing at numerous festivals and opening for popular acts including We The Kings, Aaron Carter, Go Radio, Hawthorne Heights and Allstar Weekend. The Hooks family’s powerful musicality, relatable songs and soaring harmonies draw an inspiring mix of screaming young female fans and parents who become equally wrapped up in the fun and excitement. Quickly emerging on the national scene, The Real Hooks, whose lineup also features Raleigh (drums and vocals), Nick (vocals and frontman antics) and Maggie (keyboards and vocals), enjoyed out of the box radio airplay success with their 2012 single “Comin’ After Your Love”. In 2013, The Real Hooks built on this momentum with their highly anticipated debut EP, now available on iTunes. Now, this energetic family band continues to amaze and entertain as their flair for songwriting and performance takes them across the southeast. Having recently written with Grammy and Emmy award winning songwriters, they perform their newest tunes (witty and upbeat “007,” addictively catchy and playful “Heart Attack,” “City Boy,” with a brilliant mix of southern sound and smart lyrics, and a thoughtful, heart-tugging ballad “Just How I Am,” to name a few) for fans, lovingly deemed “Hooksters”, as often as possible. Each new song ends up more memorable than the last while The Real Hooks keep crowds smiling and look forward to all that the future has in store.

One look, one listen, and you’ll swiftly sense that New York City Soul-Pop Artist, Melany Watson, is bound for greatness. Hers is a voice wrapped in intricate black lace; soulful as the first quiet Sunday after a broken heart and powerful as the words that finally bring healing. Smart and sassy, this high-spirited Houston, TX native has no issue speaking her mind with the kind of confidence that only comes from overcoming an arduous past. She describes her younger self as an ‘ugly duckling’; shy, pining for popularity, and battling body issues. But since we know that adversity makes an artist, Melany’s long, painful struggle, and eventual escape from her 250lb prison, has undeniably created a musician with a message – one of hope and encouragement for others facing the same heartbreakingly difficult situations.Drawing the best from her heroes & influences (the rawness of Etta James, the vocal acrobatics of Whitney Houston, the vivaciousness of Chaka Kahn, and the universal writing style of Corinne Bailey Rae), Melany developed her own brand of blue-eyed soul while earning a Performance Degree from Belmont University, even honoring Mariah by bringing back the “whistle tone” on her original material. Never one to sit back and take the easy route, Melany hitched her wagon to the wind once again in the Summer of 2012 and moved to The Big Apple, where she’s already garnered multiple performances at venues in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Within her first year in New York, her momentum flew her across America to the west coast and got her to the blind auditions and made her a Top 100 finalist on NBC’s Season 6 of the Voice. The ingenious Miss Watson is dedicated to building her career the old-fashioned way; by paying her dues a thousand times over and continuing to live a momentous life suitably reflective of timeless songs. We can all look forward to watching this stunningly beautiful woman become everything she’s ever dreamed of. The brightest stars have aligned, shining a spotlight down on the incredibly inspired music of Melany Watson.

From the cornfields of Iowa comes this 22-year-old, spunky, pink-haired fireball ready to take the music industry by storm. Influenced by artists such as Katy Perry, Ke$ha, and Sleigh Bells, Leena Regan has a unique style and voice that she describes as funky, fun pop with a little bit of danger. In her teenage years, Leena Regan was hand-selected to be part of a new artist development webisode series, “Crash Course to Stardom.” During her time in Los Angeles, she worked with A-List talent makers including vocal coach Doc Holliday (Brittney Spears, Brandy), producer Rob Hoffman (Christina Aguilera, Michael Jackson), producer Dave Aude (Pussy Cat Dolls), songwriter/producer Griffin Boice (Black Eyed Peas) and others to create her first EP, “My Kinda Beautiful.” Additionally, Leena Regan worked in intense workshops with Hollywood performance coach Kamilah Barrett (MTV’s Made, Prince, So You Think You Can Dance, Heel Hop Creator). Leena Regan is based out of Los Angeles and is currently in the studio recording new material. Check her out over at www.facebook.com/LeenaReganMusic for videos, behind the scenes footage, updates and pictures!