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It’s a "Woman’s World" & Matt Morris is Just Living in It
On Wednesday, the “Turn Back Time” legend known only as Cher released her new single “Woman’s World”. Due to international leaks of early mixes of the single, Warner Brothers rushed its final mix and delivered it one day before Thanksgiving – which I am guessing left some Cher fans very thankful. The song -a woman-empowering club anthem with striking beats and slamming synths- is the first from the performer’s new album, which is set to drop in 2013 and includes songs written by other power-pop divas Lady Gaga and P!nk. “Woman’s World” was written by Anthony Crawford, Paul Oakenfold and Matt Morris. Yes, that Matt Morris – the one I…
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The Best Of 2010
As I prepare to celebrate another year’s end, I can’t help but reminisce about the whirlwind year that has passed by so quickly. If 2010 brought one thing, it was great music. Some of the best albums of the new millennium’s decade popped up in its last year and I was there salivating over each and every note. This year also granted me access to some new discovery, as I traveled to music festivals across the country, including South By Southwest and The UMS, discovering bright new gems to add to my ever growing playlist. And finally, my year ended with a move east to the “Crazy Town”: Nashville, Tennessee.…
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Happy Holidays!
Well, it’s that time of year again. Time to pack up a bag full of goodies and make the trek, along with the millions of others, to see the family. This year I am headed to Montana for some holiday cheer and home cooked meals. And if I know my Montana family, my holiday will consist of plenty of quality time with my three favorite wise men: Jim, Jack, and Jose. While away, I will be preparing my list of top albums and singles from 2010 – get ready because this year was a doozy. I wish you all a very Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! To put you in…
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Matt Morris Recalls "My First Snow"… and Yours
It’s that time of year; the air is crisp, the leaves are crunchy, and the stores are filling up with holiday cheer. And, as it seems to every year, the holiday season is quickly approaching. Today, my friends and neighbors from Denver (my home just 4 months ago) post about the cold, wintery weather that the Mile High City is facing, but for me this year might not be quite like the white Christmases I remember. Nashville, while feeling cool and crisp, has yet to see any of those white flakes drop from the sky. But, just as I’ve almost completely forgotten about the winter days, sledding in my backyard…
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Eternity: Remix
Need a hump day treat? How about this delicious version of “Eternity” by Matt Morris. This is one of my favorite tracks from the singer’s debut, When Everything Breaks Open, but this stellar remixed version, which features Dave Preston, has got me feeling all warm inside on this Wednesday afternoon. And now, I share it with all of you.
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Matt Morris: Live Forever
A Tragic Kingdom friend and favorite, Matt Morris is re-releasing his debut album, When Everything Breaks Open, which originally came out in January on Tennman Records. Since that time, Matt has been featured on David Letterman, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the Hope for Haiti telethon, and much more, gaining massive attention all across the globe. On July 13th, the album will be relaunched – with a new look (above) – and under the distribution of the major label, of which he is now a part of, Interscope. And to go along with the more polished look, his first single, “Live Forever”, got the superstar treatment, premiering it accompanying music video…
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Dave Preston Soars in Skies
Dave Preston – last month’s featured artist – has posted this new video to accompany his track, “Skies”, from his sophomore album Soundtrack For Motion. Tragic Kingdom is committed to bring you up to date news from this emerging talent, and it’s a great way to mellow your Monday, so definitely check it out. Preston is currently on tour with Matt Morris, opening for Ingrid Michaelson on her North American tour.
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Artist To Watch: Dave Preston
For the past couple of years, I have had the pleasure of seeing this month’s featured artist, Dave Preston, play all over Denver. And while his raw and natural talent has been featured alongside some great artists, including Paula Cole, Trace Bundy, and One Eskimo, it’s his ambient guitar work, from his debut release BE, that has been recognized across the globe. After receiving internationally syndicated radio play, as well as being featured nationally on NPR, the release debuted in September of 2008 on the New Age Reporter Charts at number 91, shooting to number 66 the following month.That same year, Preston was selected to join the band of an…
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Hiatus Over
The Idol Insider went to Austin for some extreme music overload at SXSW (South By Southwest) a couple of weeks ago and you may have noticed I’ve been MIA since. Well, friends, the music got the best of me and I crashed hard after one of the best weekends I’ve had in a while. And now, fully recovered, I am back and ready to bring you some new incredible tunes from some insanely talented, new artists on the rise. Earlier this year, I introduced you to Matt Morris, who took over Austin playing multiple shows each day during the fest, and earlier today he premiered the I Heart Radio acoustic…
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Gone To South By
Idol Insider is headed to Austin for a jam packed weekend of fun at South By Southwest! On our agenda: Perez Hilton‘s “One Night In Austin” with Snoop Dogg, Alphabeat, and a surprise guest (I’m salivating with anticipation), Metric playing at Stubb’s, Free Sol, meetings with some of the hottest new bands emerging on the music scene and, of course, I’ll be scouting new talent to bring to you on Idol Insider. Some of our featured artists, including Houses, Matt Morris (with Dave Preston), and Andrea Ball, are also playing down at SXSW and we’re hoping to stop by to show our Idol Insider support! I’ll catch you up when…
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Artist To Watch: Andrea Ball
Idol Insider is excited to bring you our new featured artist of the month, Andrea Ball. Ball is a self-described creative individual who “can’t seem to communicate the same way everyone else does”. Instead, she best communicates in beautifully crafted lyrics, telling a story with an arrangement, and expressing emotion with her performance, which is why the stage is where she feels most comfortable. And while she may feel “different from everyone else” at times, this is what makes Andrea Ball one of the music community’s most celebrated new stars. We first discovered Ball in 2008, when her first LP titled Beat Beat Pound made its way to iTunes. A…