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Seer Believer is the new project of Nick Manske, who plays in Colorado band Gleemer, released his debut album Bent via Will Yip's Memory Music label. his mesmerizing new single “So Much Like Perfect” is now available worldwide via Spotify and Apple Music. “The songwriting is all about serving the songs and the message is honest, emotive, and classic feeling with a fresh twist,” describes Yip. “The vocal delivery, dynamics, and melodies hit me immediately. I knew that I wanted to be a part of this in some way and I can’t wait to build with the project.”

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 Electronic alt-pop duo BONNIE X CLYDE (Daniel Litman and Paige Lopynski) have teamed with hit pop songwriters Melanie Fontana & Lindgren on the embracing new single “Atypical.”  The song is out today, May 15 on Ultra Music. “We honestly hope that everybody has as much fun listening to this song as we had making it in the studio with BONNIE X CLYDE,” says Melanie Fontana & Lindgren  “To us, the song ‘Atypical’ is about embracing your inner weirdness & fully loving/accepting the fact that normality isn’t something anyone needs to strive for anymore. Life is weird. Let your freak flag fly with BONNIE X CLYDE!” 

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Chen Yahav-Levanon: CEO 

Chen is a serial entrepreneur, a former European champion hurdler, and a mother of 3 young children. She co-founded & led 2 tech companies: SimilarTech and ClicksMob (acquired in 2017). 

Adi Zief-Balteriski, Ph.D. Chief Behavioral Officer 

Adi is a behavioral science expert in the field of community, technology, and consumer behavior. She is a researcher in the field of human computing interaction and well-being and holds a Ph.D. in psychology, L.L.B in Law and B.A in Business and IT.

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Sonny Hurrell, a 17-year Chef who at 32 years old has found a massive audience on the exploding social platform TikTok (@thatdudecancook), with over 76% being women and moms, has signed with The Digital Renegades division of CelebExperts for representation. Hurrell, based near Aspen Colorado, has been a personal chef for people living the lifestyle of the rich and famous in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains for many years. Hurrell was a slow adopter to TikTok thinking it was only for children. Like most, Hurrell was surprised at the vast audience of adults looking for interesting lifestyle and food-related educational content to consume and ultimately learn something new. Hurrell said, “I figured I was going to get like 100 kids making fun of me which was alright. But after my 1st video blew up on TikTok not only were the numbers insane, the likes, the shares, and the comments were incredibly positive. I started getting comments about followers executing my recipes, sending videos of their versions of my recipes or photos of them in the kitchen testing our Rosemary Salt which is a favorite. In fact, most of the comments were asking when is my cookbook coming out or when will I have my own Food Network Show. I was floored!”

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JJwinks was formed out of necessity. Co-created by Lisa Loyd and Kelly Morrissey, two friends who were simply tired of not being able to find cute sleep or loungewear that didn’t require a bra or bulky insert. They wanted modesty around their family members yet to feel attractive and stylish for their husbands or unexpected guests. They kept asking each other, why do pajamas only come in two styles: sexy lingerie that can’t leave the bedroom or modest granny flannels that flatter absolutely no one? While there’s plenty of loungewear out there, most either require a bra or have built-in pads that no woman wants to sleep in. But, let’s face it – friends and family don’t want to see your headlights. That’s how JJwinks was born. ----more----

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Knight Beauties was founded by Los Angeles based model, designer, and full-time single mother Lotti Bluemner. Knight Beauties came to life when Lotti found out music and art programs were being eliminated in schools.  She created her company because she wanted to make sure her daughter had creative outlets focusing on the arts.  Together they make eye-catching jewelry, accessories, clothes and they also give back.  Knight Beauties donates a portion of proceeds to multiple charities that help put music and art programs back into schools.

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Rock band DED - Comprised of Joe Cotela (vocals), David Ludlow (guitar), Kyle Koelsch (bass), and Matt Reinhard (drums) – are one of rock’s most promising newcomers, and they have something to say. Their message has always been about hope, self-care, and the importance of being aware of how we look after each other and how our behavior affects not only our own mental health but each other. During this time of global pandemic and isolation, their message is even more relevant and important. The band believes that change starts with us as individuals and is building a community by offering comfort in times of despair, positivity by exposing negativity, and clarity through suffering.  DED is driven by a compassion for humanity and a consciousness that we can all be and do better.   

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Mehdi Maghsoodnia is the Chairman and CEO of Vitagene. He joined the company in February 2016. Maghsoodnia brings over 20 years of experience in executive management roles at both public and private companies and has deep expertise in building technology companies in new markets. Prior to Vitagene, Maghsoodnia held a number of executive positions including CEO of Rafter, SVP of CafePress, Intellisync (Acquired by Nokia), and Actiance. Maghsoodnia is also an active angel investor and board member in several early-stage startups including SpineZone, MedCorder, Turncare, Swiftly, and StrongDM. Maghsoodnia received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and has done graduate-level studies in computer science at Stanford University.

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My name is Polina Isadora, I’m Miss Russian USA 2018. I was born in Moscow, Russia. I moved to the US with my family only five years ago. I had to switch my high school three times because we kept moving from state-to-state. I graduated high school early by doubling up on all of my courses and got admitted to most of the Universities that I was aiming for. I am a student at Rutgers University majoring in neuroscience. Since I was 13 I always wanted to be a model. One mother agency in Moscow offered my mom a contract, but she declined due to our relocation to the US. In NYC, my mom and I went to all of the agency open calls but we were turned down. I never stopped working hard, getting signed to a major modeling agency was my biggest goal. I applied online, emailed, called, went for open calls and all I was getting was rejection. Some agencies made me feel as though I should stop trying, they did not believe in me. About two months ago I got an email from Wilhelmina, and we set an appointment. Now I can proudly say that I am represented by Wilhelmina Models, and I have walked in New York Fashion Week, Los Angeles Fashion Week, and Miami Swim Week. Hard work always pays off. I truly appreciate all of those “no’s”, they were all worth it just for this one “yes.”----more----

Darren has a full-service practice at the intersection of entertainment, fashion, esports, and technology, but is "more than just an attorney." Combining business-savvy transactional skills with two decades of litigating high-stakes corporate, entertainment, and IP litigation, Darren is a legal and industry consultant to some of the most recognized entertainment companies; festivals; esports leagues, teams, and companies; media platforms; lifestyle and fashion houses; and emerging technology companies and routinely leverages his expansive network in these industries to establish unique and profitable collaborations for his clients.

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Kevin Lyman, associate professor of practice in the Music Industry program, is best known as founder and producer of the Vans Warped Tour which made its 24th and final cross-country run in 2018. He has been an industry professional for 37 years, having worked his way up from throwing backyard concerts to producing festivals like Rockstar Mayhem, Country Throwdown, Sprite Liquid Mix, and It’s Not Dead, among numerous others. He is co-owner of SideOneDummy Records and has managed acts like Less Than Jake, H20, and The Ataris. Lyman’s philosophy has always been to include three things in all events he produces music, education, and philanthropy. His philanthropic work has included founding the Unite the United Foundation, a charitable organization that has raised over $1 million for various non-profits. In 2014, the Vans Warped Tour attempted to set a Guinness World Record for Largest Food Drive in a 24-Hour period at a single location. In 2018, Lyman is focusing on the opioid education initiative, FEND (Full, Energy, No, Drugs). For his philanthropic efforts, Lyman was recognized in 2009 as the Billboard Touring Awards Humanitarian of the Year. He was an honoree in 2011 at the Grammy/MusiCares MAP Fund gala and was inducted in 2012 into the Top Dog Touring Hall of Fame at the Tour Link Conference. In 2016, he was given the Humanitarian of the Year award by the T.J. Martell Foundation at their annual Family Day.

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A family comes of age together as does a band, weathering life’s trials and triumphs as a unit. Comprised of three siblings, multiplatinum Southern California trio Echosmith —Sydney Sierota [lead vocals], Noah Sierota [vocals, bass], and Graham Sierota [drums]—transpose their collective growth into vibrant, vulnerable, and vital alternative pop anthems upheld by lush guitars and analog synths. Their personal songcraft blossoms to its fullest potential on the group’s 2019 second full-length and first independent offering, Lonely Generation. “We are a band, but we’re family first, which is a special and rare gift,” says Noah. “We get to learn and evolve together. The album is about trying to care for each other, grow, and experience joy and heartache in the internet age. It’s like a diary. You’re meant to hear every instrument being played. We pushed ourselves to try new things and reflect our experiences in a fresh way. From the beginning, our music has been a discovery and continued coming-of-age story. The new record is a completion of that. We’re showing a piece of who we are that we’ve never shown before.”“We were just honest about happiness, love, and even being truly broken,” adds Sydney. “We’re growing up in our own ways. We’re siblings and close friends, but we have our own lives too. We bring all of those things into the record. There are a lot of different flavors to it. We got to be really vulnerable for the first time.”An unbelievable journey empowered them to do so. Within a few years, Echosmith cemented themselves as an inescapable presence throughout popular music and culture. Streamed over 1 billion times by 2019, they earned a triple-platinum single with “Cool Kids” and a double-platinum single with “Bright” as their 2016 full-length debut, Talking Dreams, went gold. They headlined countless shows, toured alongside twenty-one pilots and Pentatonix, performed on major TV shows including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, TODAY, and The Late Late Show with James Corden, and received praise from the likes of Billboard, Vulture, Variety, Elle, Rolling Stone, Teen Vogue, and Nylon. They have collaborated with Timbaland, for King & Country, and Audien and Sydney have even graced the stage for a viral duet with Taylor Swift.

Nashville-based country music artist J.D. Shelburne was raised on a tobacco farm in Taylorsville, Kentucky, just outside of Louisville. When JD was 19, he found a guitar after the death of his grandmother. He quickly learned how to play it, and began writing and singing songs on his own. By his sophomore year of college, he had found a few gigs at some local bars in Louisville & Lexington, Kentucky area venues, developing a large base of fans along the way. Building upon his blossoming career as a modern country singer, songwriter, and performer, his debut single and video for “One Less Girl” made its world premiere on CMT in 2018. It then went on to be a Top 30 Music Row charted song at country radio, with more than 30 adds. CMT again world premiered his second song and video for “She Keeps Me Up Nights” in April of 2019. JD Shelburne’s latest single “Straight From Kentucky,” was just released as a modern-day anthem to the state he holds dear to his heart. It will also be available on his forthcoming album which will be released later this summer.

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Dutch-born, SPAG HEDDY, (aka Mischa Reining) is as international as he is prolific and has been cooking up dubstep bangers with hard-hitting, but melodic bass lines. Originally providing hip-hop beats for Dutch rappers, SPAG's calling came when dubstep got the Holland in 2011. Spag has gained widespread acclaim for his hard-hitting, yet melodic baselines that feel fresh and new to the listener. His musical arsenal consists of big remixes for The Chainsmokers, Krewella, Slander, and originals that can be heard in sets of Skrillex, Excision, Bassnectar, Carnage and many other major players. Having toured the US with Zomboy and Flux Pavillion, as well as being direct support for Excision and Zeds Dead, plus a number of his own worldwide headline tours selling out venues, Spag Heddy locked himself a solid spot in the turbulent world of EDM. 

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It all started as a garage band using GarageBand. Since their teenage years, Bryce Savage and Cameron Wales have made music with the intent of providing the feeling once felt when they first heard their favorite artists. It’s a passion that has translated into 1.5 Billion Streams under their collective group name of NEFFEX. Now, as the Southern California duo readies their debut album, the momentum and drives to craft accessible tunes like they did when they made their first 100songs in 100 weeks continues -and they’re just getting warmed up!  Get ready for a NEW SONG EVERY MONTH, starting with “SPACE” 

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