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When the Instrument Chooses You: How Emotional Connection Influences Performance Quality

Often, people become acquainted with musical instruments in childhood through Christmas presents, music school, or lessons from friends. But it also happens differently, when the instrument itself finds its musician, sometimes after many years of searching. This emotional phenomenon was experienced by double bass player, arranger, and music teacher Valentyn Korniienko. The musician, who discovered […]

September 16, 2025
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B.B. King Would Have Been 100 Today. A New Generation of Blues Musicians Are Making Sure We Don’t Forget It.

When B.B. King passed away in 2015 at the age of 89, he left behind a challenge. “Do what you can to keep the blues alive,” he often told those who crossed his path. Today, on what would have been King’s 100th birthday, a new collaborative album launches with the ambition to do exactly that. […]

September 16, 2025
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J.R.Clark Marks a Decade of Independence with Powerful New Album “10 Years Later”

Virginia rapper J.R.Clark celebrates a decade in the game with the release of his tenth studio album, 10 Years Later. Known for his sharp lyricism and entrepreneurial spirit, J.R.Clark uses this milestone project to double down on themes of authenticity, independence, and resilience. Throughout the album, he delivers bars that reflect on the importance of […]

September 15, 2025
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The Next Big Names in Music: 2025’s Top Emerging Artists

As the music industry continues to transform, a new wave of artists is redefining genres, pushing creative boundaries, and captivating audiences around the world. From trailblazing veterans launching bold new projects to rising stars forging their own paths, these ten musicians are poised to shape the sound of 2025. Their styles span rock, pop, blues, […]

August 27, 2025
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Slay Raché Isn’t Here for Your Halfway Love — and “Good Thing” Makes That Crystal Clear

Some songs feel like silk sheets slipping off your shoulders—Good Thing is not that song. Slay Raché’s latest release doesn’t whisper; it stares you down, wipes its tears, and walks out the door in slow motion.  After sending late-night pulses with her last single “After Hours,” the genre-blurring artist returns with “Good Thing,” a track […]

August 22, 2025
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MTS Records Gears Up for a Genre-Spanning Fall 2025

This fall, MTS Management Group and MTS Records are lining up one of their boldest, most varied release schedules yet. The label’s upcoming slate crosses musical borders—mixing high-energy metal with a message, breezy Americana, heartfelt country, retro-flavored pop, and songs that dig deep into personal storytelling. From August through September, fans will hear music that […]

August 20, 2025
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