Tasty Bits on the new Blue Stone album

Due out this year is the third offering from electronic/pop group Blue Stone. The album is called "Messages". Returning on vocals are Sheyenne Rivers and Samantha Sandlin, with new appearances by Sara Bloomfield, Sarah Day and Veronica Gunter.

And finally, listen for a guest appearance by Bridin Brennan, youngest of the family that brought us Moya Brennan, Enya and Clannad - her intricate vocals combine with the Blue Stone "sound" to create something quite unique on the upcoming album.

No release date has been announced yet, but we'll keep watching for ya.

The Carothers Machine

I've been in close contact with Kori Carothers during the process of recording and mixing and mastering her new album Trillium. All I can say is that this woman is a superhero. It amazes me how she fulfills her calling as a mother and wife while simultaneously creating the incredible music that you'll hear on her upcoming CD, collaborating with other musicians and vocalists, flying back and forth to Will Ackerman's Imaginary Road studios for recording/mastering... whew. I need more coffee just typing this.

Props to Kori, who's prepping for one final East Coast trip this month to wrap up things on "Trillium". If you haven't sampled some of the new tracks, be sure to tune in to Radio Mystic, or check 'em out on Kori's website. This album can't arrive fast enough!

Shiny New Tracks...

A few recently-released tracks to watch for:

SOULWIRE's "Dream Spirals". Composer Ken Hill weaves a tapestry of emotion and passion in all of his work, and this latest track is no exception - tasty ambient goodness!

LORI CUNNINGHAM and TIGERFOREST collaborate on "The Way", an ethereal, uptempo gem featuring skilled composing and Lori's ever-amazing vocal work.

SLEEPTHIEF brings us a sneak of "World Gone Crazy" featuring Coury Palermo on vocals, from the upcoming CD "Labyrinthine Heart". Check the previous post for more details on this one.

That should keep you flying around Myspace for at least a few days.

New Sleepthief Single Info

SLEEPTHIEF revealed the cover of the new single "World Gone Crazy", the first single from the upcoming album LABYRINTHINE HEART. The single will be available in June, and the album is slated for a late summer 2009 release. Check out a sneak preview of the track (featuring vocalist Coury Palermo) on Sleepthief's Official Website.

CYBO's new album announced

DJ CYBO announced the release of her latest project, "Last Glow Before Darkness". The album is set to take a slightly different path from her previous works. Cybo says the album will feature "ghostly type sounds with hard filled gritty beats, Drum and Bass, Industrial and rhythmic percussion, overdriven guitar sounds and layered vocals, maintaining a balanced flow of electronic progression." "Last Glow Before Darkness" is available now at www.djcybo.com.

Samantha Gillogly in the Youtube Symphony

Violinist/composer Samantha Gillogly announced in an email today that she's won a spot in the Youtube Symphony Orchestra. She'll be traveling to Carnegie Hall in April to perform with a host of other musicians in this innovative endeavor.

Read more about the symphony project here, and check out a video of the various winners on YouTube here. Congratulations Sam!

You can hear Samantha's music on the seasonal internet station Winterscapes.

Seeking Healing?

It's been said for centuries that music can heal your hurts. It can calm your nerves and give a state of translucence.

The Music of Damon McU is just that. A wonderful calming and soothing sound. Damon McU is a self taught musician from Orosháza, Hungary. His music has a unique energy to it. A tranquil energy that sets the listener in a beautful array of peace. Check out his myspace here.
His album "Just a Passenger" is now available on most download sites such as I-tunes and Amazon.

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