Based in Providence, RI, Max Shakun has been performing since he was young - he started learning piano in kindergarten, but later switched to guitar and joined his high school’s choir. For nearly the last decade, he’s performed with indie-folk outfit Parsonsfield but once the pandemic hit, Shakun decided to switch gears and return to his own sonic roots. He left the band last summer and set out on a remote recording journey at his home studio.

The resulting EP Heatwave captures a feeling more than anything else. Shakun uses summer-y synth and funky guitar to craft a sunny, carefree vibe that you want to bask in for ages. He jokingly calls his sound “carbonated water indie,” and the EP is just as effervescent and refreshing to behold. Drummer and Producer of funk-soul band Miss Mojo and Shakun’s former camp friend (they knew each other when they were 13-years-old and both “had really long hair”) Mack Major worked as the producer on the EP, helping to shape the sound and providing all of the percussion on the tracks.

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Nick Nittoli is a songwriter/producer & artist from the Bravo Reality TV Series Platinum Hit. He finished 4th in the competition only to begin writing for the likes of artists like Snoop Dogg, French Montana, YG, Bianca Ryan, Neon Hitch and many others. Nittoli prides himself on being able to merge different genres with his artist project. Which stems from his extensive catalog as a songwriter and producer. Nittoli, is originally from Garfield, New Jersey, but moved to Hollywood when he was a kid. He has repped Los Angeles, ever since. He has recently hit the iTunes top 40 charts in 3 different genres including, hip hop, r & b, and metal. In 2017, Nittoli penned a contract with Bump Into Genius/Warner Chappell Music Publishing and New Heights Ent.

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Rising indie pop star Tiger Lily makes music that has been described as “the musical equivalent of a blurry low-exposure Polaroid of one of the best nights of your life” by Northwest Music Scene. Tiger lily grew up playing electric guitar and fronting an all-girl grunge band named “Seattle’s Best Underage Band” by Seattle Weekly. After High School, she moved to New York City and launched her solo project. Since then, she’s lived around the world from Medellin to London, Barcelona, Los Angeles & Mexico City. She has performed beside major acts, including Grammy-Nominated duo, Social House, and collaborating with top producers such as bloody white & Jake Crocker (Dempsey hope, Ryan Caraveo). Her music has received praise globally from tastemakers like Spin Magazine, KEXP, EARMILK, IGGY Magazine and DJ Magazine. As EARMILK put it, “From the rain-soaked streets of Seattle to the concrete jungle of New York, tiger lily is clearly making memories and giving them sonic life.”

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Nashville indie pop artist/writer/producer Blake Ruby uses a blend of pop melodies, jazz influence and an honest, introspective, songwriting style to blur the lines of genres and musical taste. Amassing nearly 3 million streams to date across platforms, Ruby is quickly making a statement in 2021 with a fresh sonic landscape.  He released his first single, “A Lot Less Happening” in June and his most recent release, “I Surrender”, an off-kilter, art-ballad, that was quickly added to Spotify’s Fresh Finds playlist.  Ruby is set to release one more single in the late summer to be accompanied by a music video.

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Going viral with over 500,000 views in under 3 days, Honey Ribar has captured the hearts of fans both domestically and internationally with her unparalleled power-house vocals. She balances a successful YouTube channel of 3.5 million+ views with numerous live performances including Madison Square Garden, the Excel Energy Center, and the Nassau Colosseum. Her infectious personality and insane vocal talent has been recognized globally by celebrities including Zendaya, Hunter Hayes, and James Franco.

Honey has been a busy bee over the past year, writing and recording a lineup of fresh, new music. A few months after the pandemic hit, Honey's struggle with addiction had taken a positive turn when she decided to get sober. While in recovery, Honey spent time writing and focusing on the 8 dimensions of wellness, in which she was able to process her emotions and dig deeper into the root of her pain and past trauma. Honey's new music takes us on her journey of recovery and showcases extreme emotional depth with songs like "Oh Lawd" and "Sleeping Ugly".

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Matt Jacoby has done it all. From drumming to web development, content marketing, coaching & even real-estate! This stack of experience ultimately is driving his purpose in life; to hep musicians become better entrepreneurs & make music a real career. These driving factors led Matt to create Eleven Music Career Center, along with the StreamTribe brand. Let’s dive in and learn more about Matt & his company, Eleven Music Career Center.

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Ajna hails from Westside, Los Angeles. He is a 22 year old rapper with an insane flow & a sound to match. He is on his way to greatness with a following on Spotify that is well over 7000 monthly listeners. His song “Take Me Back” has gained nearly 55,000 streams since it’s release & continues to grow.

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Joshy Soul is an artist who finds his stride amongst the things he knows best: art and soul. Based in Long Beach, CA, Joshy Soul has soaked up every hint of inspiration during his journey. At an early age gospel music was a critical thread of his youthful fabric. His grandmother from New Orleans would sing hymns of the religious South throughout their house, and this lit a musical fire in his heart that would eventually manifest itself into Joshy Soul. When with his former outfit 'The Cool' Joshy Soul amassed a noteworthy gigography including sold out shows at the Egyptian Theater and Gallivan Plaza in Salt Lake City, headlining the Treefort Music Festival, performing at Hard Rock's Miami Dolphins Stadium, performing with Nick Murphy, and supporting the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, The Roots, Cat Power, Haley Reinhart, and more. He recently released a new single titled “Celebration” on June 9th.

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Austin Simmon is a hip hop artist out of Phoenix, Arizona. He has worked with big independent artists, such as j-Wright, packy, and Crypt. He also has a YouTube channel where he does reactions/reviews on music from an rapper’s perspective. He does all of this while also being a 5th grade teacher. Austin’s goal through music is to show that hard work can accomplish anything and that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams.

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URL started in 2018 a few months after Matt moved home from Los Angeles. He began writing demos in his parents house for a couple of months before showing them to a friend who encouraged him to release “Bon Voyage.” It gained some traction on Reddit & Soundcloud which pushed URL to continue writing non-stop. During this time, URL wrote “Magic Wand” but held on to it for the future. In 2019, he wrote “Yellow Pack” which was noticed by YouTube personality, David Dean Burkhart. The song was featured on his channel which created a small following for URL. Moving into 2020, he wrote a song called “Bedroom Floor” which caught the attention of Phil from Havêa Records. Not long after, URL was signed & immediately began work on his debut EP. In March, URL & longtime collaborator, Inadelle released “Magic Wand” which wound getting on several of Spotify’s editorial playlists. URL’s debut EP is nearly finished & the future seems bright for this young artist.

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