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Video: Ledisi promotes “Pieces of Me” in NYC

John Simon Daily — Tue, 17 May 2011 18:48:14 +0000

Last night (May 16) I had the pleasure of attending the Samsung Experience for music powerhouse Ledisi. The four time Grammy nominee absolutely blew us away with her incredible vocals and heartfelt songs. We will let you hear it for yourself.

“Pieces of Me” hits stores on June 14th! Check out our exclusive footage below…

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Watch: Katy Perry Performs “Only Girl”, “Big Pimpin” & “Whip My Hair”

John Simon Daily — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:43:44 +0000

While in Lisbon, Portugal on Sunday, Katy Perry sang her rendition of BFF Rihanna’s “Only Girl (In the World).” in honor of her 23rd birthday. She later performed covers of Jay-Z’s “Big Pimpin’ and “Whip My Hair” by Willow Smith.

Video: The Black Eyed Peas & Usher at The Super Bowl Half-Time Show

John Simon Daily — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 02:08:32 +0000

The Black Eyed Peas just rocked the Super Bowl half-time show as the headline performers. They were accompanied by fellow Pop singer Usher and Rock legend Slash, the group delivered several of their biggest hits including ‘The Time (Dirty Bit)’, ‘OMG’, ‘I Gotta Feeling’ and more. Check out the performance below:

CMJ 2010 | Interview with Peter Hadar

Dana Bingham — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:14:34 +0000

As CMJ came to a close, the real marathon began as I scrambled to catch as many concerts as I possible could. Lucky for me I only needed one artist to sum up my 2010 CMJ experience, Peter Hadar. I first came across Peter Hadar in 2008 on Love Will off of Ra-Re Valverde’s A Beautiful Mess album. His smooth voice made me take note of the singer/songwriter who as written for the likes of Joe, Carl Thomas, Eric Roberson, to name a few. With his single Full Time Lover, Peter is gearing up for the release of a new album Take Off Victoria expected out Spring 2011.

Check out JSD’s interview with the “cool weirdo”, Peter Hadar as we discuss everything from music and fashion to Miles Davis and Jean-Michel Basquiat. While you wait for the release of his new album, be sure you download is other available projects She’s Four Months, Well Dressed for the Art Show, and Memories of the Heart.

Peter Hadar Interview Part 1

Peter Hadar Interview Part 2

Peter Hadar Interview Part 3

Peter Hadar Performing

CMJ 2010 | Interview with Cyndi Harvell

Dana Bingham — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:25:58 +0000

With every CMJ concert I attended, no matter the artist or genre, I walk away with a sense of renewed inspiration. Every hour a talented musician stepped on a stage and shared a part of themselves with hundreds of strangers. Just days after the release of her album From the Echo, Cyndi Harvell made her CMJ debut when several years before, she sold everything she owned and moved from Georgia to California with a dream in her heart. Her sweet voice is a mixture of pop and folk that could easily put her in the same realm of Jewel and Colbie Caillat.

JSD got up close and personal with the talented singer/songwriter to find out what inspires her. From the Echo is now available for download.

Cyndi Harvell Interview Part 1

Cyndi Harvell Interview Part 2

Cyndi Harvell Performing

CMJ 2010 | Loomis & The Lust

Dana Bingham — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:51:49 +0000

California’s Loomis & The Lust made a splash impression with the music goers of CMJ. The four member band blend aspects of pop hooks and rock strings to create a light-hearted sound that is reminiscent of the 80s. Before coming to New York, Loomis and The Lust were already creating a cyber buzz on YouTube with their video A.D.D. Check out video from their performance at the Bowery Poetry Club and be sure to visit their website to find out where they are performing next!