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Live Blogging the Coronavirus Outbreak from Ashland, Oregon: The First Days
Live Blogging the Coronavirus Outbreak from Ashland, Oregon: The First Days

There are still huge parts of society in the US that are taking this upheaval of ordinary life as an opportunity for celebration, and for travelers, students, and members of the gig economy, the opportunity for self-quarantine and so-called social distancing has been limited, to put it mildly.

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Haunting Folk Pop from Los Angeles Debuts on ABCs Station 19. - Arch Leaves: Bloom
Haunting Folk Pop from Los Angeles Debuts on ABCs Station 19. - Arch Leaves: Bloom

Blending folk-style acoustic guitar with sparse notes on the acoustic piano and a wistful message of human connection.

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Fiery Electro Pop from Toronto Embraces Female Empowerment. - LU KALA: Body Knew
Fiery Electro Pop from Toronto Embraces Female Empowerment. - LU KALA: Body Knew

Redefining what it means to be a pop star, one infectious track at a time.

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Passionate, Wistful Folk Pop from Los Angeles. - Emma Charles: Connecticut (Music Video)
Passionate, Wistful Folk Pop from Los Angeles. - Emma Charles: Connecticut (Music Video)

We collectively stand witness to an emergent star who surrenders her full heart with every passionate song.

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Hollywood Songwriter Pens Theme for Sony Blockbuster Fantasy Island. - Jared Lee: Dont Wish Your Life Away (Music Video)
Hollywood Songwriter Pens Theme for Sony Blockbuster Fantasy Island. - Jared Lee: Dont Wish Your Life Away (Music Video)

Life is like an ocean - sometimes it feels good to just close your eyes and jump in.

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Passionate Soul Pop from Ireland. - Lilla Vargen: Cold (Music Video)
Passionate Soul Pop from Ireland. - Lilla Vargen: Cold (Music Video)

Everyone deserves a love that feels safe.

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Romantic Folk Pop Duet from Norway and Los Angeles. - Endre Nordvik: Be The One
Romantic Folk Pop Duet from Norway and Los Angeles. - Endre Nordvik: Be The One

Delivers the honeyed message that a moment of perfect connection can be eternal in the eyes of love.

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Wistful Folk Pop from Atlanta. - Sean Waterman: Rules
Wistful Folk Pop from Atlanta. - Sean Waterman: Rules

Explores the way that love becomes complicated as time goes by with a wistful and melancholic moment to decide whether true romance is actually worth the trouble.

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Lemony Rug - Uppercut

Lemony Rug - Uppercut

Offers a message of resilience in the face of the kind of circumstances that keep knocking you down.

LOV - Mama

LOV - Mama

The vibe is classic cool while a killer drum track elevates the impressive range and performance from this young vocal talent.

The Parachute Testers - Don't Want to Know

The Parachute Testers - Don't Want to Know

Features a nice mix of organic and electronic elements with a gorgeous and expansive lead vocal performance.

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A Quick Guide to Self Distribution

A Quick Guide to Self Distribution

What is the simplest and most effective way to get my songs distributed to the streaming platforms?

The Unbearable Lightness of Tech Support

The Unbearable Lightness of Tech Support

If you have any more questions, just pick up the phone and call me right back

Some of my favorite backgrounds

Some of my favorite backgrounds

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Lemony Rug - Uppercut

Lemony Rug - Uppercut

Offers a message of resilience in the face of the kind of circumstances that keep knocking you down.

LOV - Mama

LOV - Mama

The vibe is classic cool while a killer drum track elevates the impressive range and performance from this young vocal talent.

The Parachute Testers - Don't Want to Know

The Parachute Testers - Don't Want to Know

Features a nice mix of organic and electronic elements with a gorgeous and expansive lead vocal performance.

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