Originally Aired: 31 October 2022

ABOUT DREW THOMAS:

Raised in Nottingham, singer/songwriter Drew Thomas leads the charge of DIY rock musicians making waves on the unsigned circuit through hard work and powerful songwriting. Taking inspiration from the likes of The Killers, Radiohead, and the intimacy of Bon Iver, Drew’s knack for writing arena-sized choruses and nostalgic lyrics steals the listener’s attention immediately, merging passionate vocals and emotional soundscapes with a darker twist; spilling tales of rejection, broken relationships and addiction. Drew’s new offering Trying to Be You is all about learning to love yourself, accepting your sexuality, and conquering the toxic habit of comparing yourself to everyone else. “I’ve always been the kind of artist to write what I live. It’s so easy to see where other people are going and lose track of how far you’ve come. My music is all about coming to terms with who you are and shouting it at the top of your lungs.”

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ABOUT BO BASKORO:

Bo Baskoro is a passionate alt/pop artist from the Pacific Northwest, his music is known for its percussive ear candy, honest lyrics, and energizing production. Exuding an heir of nostalgia, he has worked closely with co-producer Justin Abel to create a unique sound that seamlessly captures his core identity. His Indonesian heritage comes through in his unique musical perspective. The Portland native has always marched to the tune of his own drum. Inspired by the fictional horn-playing character Lanky Kong of Donkey Kong 64, Baskoro's creativity gravitated toward the trombone, and continued to study and play throughout his earlier years. 

During recovery from a tumor and labrum tear surgery, international brand Maxwell House® commissioned a mini-documentary of Bo's experience, and his artistic drive amidst his trials. Bo was flown to Los Angeles to meet producer Harvey Mason Jr. (Tori Kelly, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson) and have one of his singles ("High") produced for a Maxwell House® marketing campaign. Bo is now featured as one of the faces of MAX by Maxwell House®, appearing in ads all over YouTube, Instagram, Spotify, and other media platforms.

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ABOUT RiTcH:

RiTcH is an artist known for his innovative and immersive approach to music. With a penchant for creating uniquely captivating experiences, the Warrington-based singer-songwriter pushes the boundaries of traditional music consumption, delivering limitless creativity, deeply introspective lyrics, and unshakable optimism. Drawing inspiration from artists like Tyler, the Creator, RiTcH is unlike anything you’ve heard or seen before. 

His latest single “Big Dream” delves into exposing a doomed relationship, peeling back layers to reveal the superficial motives beneath. Painting the story of a former girlfriend who re-enters RiTcH’s life, now that his music career has gained momentum, RiTcH who is armed with self-awareness, happily embraces the surface-level affection. “She come back for the Big Dream” he chants, fully acknowledging the true intentions of his former flame. 

Sonically, the animated and upbeat “Big Dream” matches RiTcH’s infectious energy, showcasing his signature vocal stacks and harmonies which sit sweetly over a raw blend of guitars and synths, creating the ultimate feel-good track.

In true RiTcH fashion, the release of "Big Dream" is accompanied by engaging artwork, videos, and additional creative content designed to deepen the song's narrative. The artwork, seemingly just another collage of RiTcH's face upon first glance, uncovers its hidden depths when gazed upon with a certain focus of the viewer's eyes to reveal a hidden 3D image in the form of a stereogram. 

Furthermore, in an accompanying music video, RiTcH takes viewers on an infinite zoom journey through his future music career where hidden scenes surface gradually throughout the seemingly eternal layers. The mesmerising video invites audiences to delve into the underlying message with each viewing revealing another hidden easter egg. RiTcH explains, “I rate videos where you see something new with each watch. There are loads of hidden things in this video that not only connect to me personally but also reference songs I've already released and my future songs. Too many to take in with one watch."

RiTcH has racked up streaming numbers in the hundreds of thousands, performed in venues across the country, and was previously part of a band that was signed to a major label. It’s clear to see that RiTcH is quickly becoming an artist on the rise, so come along for the ride, as you won’t want to miss out.

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ABOUT JONAH KAGEN:

23-year-old singer and songwriter, Jonah Kagen, grew up in Savannah, Georgia. He took up guitar at the age of six, diving deep into the instrument’s technical aspects after his musician grandfather showed him performance videos. He further found inspiration in the music of guitarist Andy McKee, whose finger-style technique lit a creative fire within. “He opened my eyes to what an acoustic guitar could be,” he recalls, as he dove deeper into creating music on his own. “If you can bring somebody something with your music that they can’t get anywhere else, there’s nothing better than that.” Jonah’s debut EP, ‘georgia got colder,’ was released in December 2022 on Arista Records. He’s already cut impressive figures with over 140M+ global streams, a US tour supporting Maisie Peters, ~2 million Spotify monthly listeners, and was included on Shazam’s 2023 predictions list. An exciting new voice bringing undeniable energy and sincerity through his multifaceted sound, he is undoubtedly on the rise.

Jonah Kagen 'Save My Soul' Tour Dates:

March 18 - Kansas City, MO @ Rino

March 20 - Denver, CO @ Glove Hall

March 21 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell

March 25 - Seattle, WA @ Barboza

March 27 - Sacramento, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post

March 28 - San Francisco, CA @ Brick & Mortar

March 29 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Moroccan Lounge

March 31 - San Diego, CA @ Voodoo Room at House of Blues

April 1 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Underground

April 4 - San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger

April 5 - Austin, TX @ 3Ten ACL Live

April 7 - Dallas, TX @ The Cambridge Room at House of Blues

April 8 - Houston, TX @ Bronze Peacock Room at House of Blues

April 10 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Ponyboy

April 12 - Des Moines, IA @ xBx

April 13 - Iowa City, IA @ Gabe’s

April 14 - St Paul, MN @ Amsterdam Bar & Hall

April 15 - Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen

April 17 - Nashville, TN @ Row One at Cannery Hall

* tickets for all dates are on sale now: jonahkagen.com/tour

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ABOUT RLYBLONDE:

rlyblonde is a seventeen-at-heart twenty-something living in New York City working as a photographer and creative director by day, and serving as a pop star by night. After years of supporting other artists’ and friends’ visions through photography, video production, and creative direction, she got tired of always being behind the camera and picked up a guitar for a change. 

Her debut release “Fantasy” echoes familiar themes of heartbreak, identity, and growth that can also be seen in her past self-portraiture and personal photography work. As a multi-media artist, she takes great care to oversee all aspects of her creative work, including all original songwriting, conceptualizing, producing, and directing her own music videos, and collaborating with friends to shoot her own photography and imagery. 

She credits her inspirations to many iconic artists over the years, such as Liz Phair, Avril Lavigne, Marina and the Diamonds, Hayley Williams, Courtney Barnett, and more, along with various other indie artists, friends, and clients local to NYC and LA alike. She loves going to shows, kissing her friends, being in nature, and she can’t wait to share more of the “Fantasy” universe with you this year.

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ABOUT SERENA ITTOO:

Serena Ittoo, a singer-songwriter from Enfield, UK, uses her music to explore and express the emotions we all experience in our daily lives. Her emphasis on authenticity highlights the importance of embracing our unique selves, both in her music and in her interactions with others.

Her debut single, “Nature Foreseen” is a reflection and ode to anyone who has felt that they are not worthy, good enough, or accepted by someone they truly love. Serena shares, “Although they love this person unconditionally, the song faces such vulnerable emotions of what it feels like to not feel accepted/judged over things you can’t control.” The song shows that the protagonist deeply loves this person and would do anything for the person to feel safe, valued, and loved purely; however, the song also shows that this isn’t reciprocated openly and purely the other way around. The other person focuses on what the protagonist can’t control, doesn’t have - this is why they push them away and the protagonist is left feeling very deflated and low-self-worth.

Serena worked in collaboration with Grammy award-winning music Producer/Engineer Aamir Yaqub (Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Sia) and Marcus Maschwitz (John Legend, Katy Perry, Years and Years, The 1975) on her up-and-coming official music video. “Nature Foreseen” marks the start of Serena’s profound journey through the tapestry of human emotions, painting a vivid sonic landscape that resonates with hearts worldwide. Deep and emotive, “Nature Foreseen” emanates an ethereal quality, with passionate, soulful vocals and lyrics packed with imagery, analogies, and metaphors. 

In addition to her musical career, Serena is a Licensed Master NLP Practitioner and Life Coach, working to help others reach their full potential. Working in this field, Serena wanted “Nature Foreseen” to end powerfully in that the protagonist takes back their power and chooses to focus on their worth and self-love. She explains, “It is so easy to lose ourselves and forget our worth when we love someone deeply, however in situations where they don’t love you with an open heart freely, it can lead you to doubt everything good about yourself. It reminds us that we need to take ownership of loving ourselves and not rely on other people to do this for us.”

Her commitment to her craft has opened doors to amazing opportunities, such as writing and performing an original song at Sir Paul McCartney’s childhood home. Serena has also collaborated with renowned songwriters like Grammy winner Gary Nicholson and Grammy nominee Beth Neilson Chapman in Texas.

Dive into the world of Serena Ittoo’s music and discover her relatable melodies that connect listeners across language and cultural boundaries. Her songs will inspire you to appreciate your individuality and recognise the shared experiences that unite us all. 

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ABOUT PATRICK CAGE:

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Patrick knew he wanted to be an actor from a young age.  After booking commercials and guest spots for several years, at the age of 15 Patrick decided to be homeschooled to focus on acting full-time. With an ultimatum from his mother that he had to book a job or go back to school, Patrick booked his first big role in the film “We the Party” with director Mario Van Peebles.

Patrick is best known for his role on the Emmy-nominated series “Westworld.”  Additional credits include the upcoming series “Bookie” from creator Chuck Lorre, “Equalizer,” “Welcome to Chippendales,” “Manhunt,” “All American,” “NCIS,” “United States of Al,” “Lucifer,” “NCIS: Hawaii,” “The Rookie,” “New Amsterdam,” “CSI: Vegas,” “Rosewood,” “Jane the Virgin,” “Stitchers,” “Station 19,” and “This Is Us.”

When not acting, Patrick enjoys focusing on fitness and has an extensive background in music. Starting at age 5, he joined his church choir and then went on to attend a music-based high school where he learned to play over 10 different instruments, including Drums, Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Guitarron, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Ukulele, Tuba, Marimba. Patrick lives in Los Angeles and is passionate about helping the homeless and participates in lunch bag service where he and fellow volunteers make thousands of lunches for the homeless. 

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ABOUT CAROLINE ROMANO:

At just 22 years old, the Nashville-based singer and songwriter has repeatedly demonstrated her ability to create anthems that capture the highs and lows of young adulthood. She memorializes her messy, relatable emotions into buoyant, unflinchingly honest songs. 

In 2022, Caroline shared her debut album, Oddities and Prodigies, to widespread support from tastemakers like EARMILK and Sweety High. She has continued to come into her own with her more mature and intentional alt-leaning sound which she showcased on her 2023 EP, ‘A Brief Epic.’ With millions of streams already, and more music on the way, Caroline Romano is an artist whose star will only continue to rise. 

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ABOUT THOMAS NICHOLAS:

After 15 years, 1000 concerts, and 6 albums THOMAS NICHOLAS BAND finally signed their first record deal with SBÄM Records.

Thomas Nicholas is perhaps best known for his role as Kevin Myers in the successful American Pie movie franchise and the Disney film Rookie of The Year etc. His band has been active in the pop-punk/emo scene for many years. He will be playing at 'When We Were Young Festival' (one of the side shows) and on the 2024 Emo’s Not Dead Cruise.

Thomas Nicholas Band is currently writing original songs for their 7th studio album being produced by Taylor Carroll (LIT, Kemikalfire) in collaboration with artists such as Jaret Reddick (Bowling for Soup), Ace Enders (the Early November), Tom Higgenson (Plain White T’s) Matthew Kennedy (The Dangerous Summer) Adrian Estrella (Zebrahead), Ajay Popoff (LIT), Andrew Goldstein and more

Nicholas is still acting and producing full time, his recent TV series UNDERDEVELOPED premiered Sept 8, 2023, and can be seen on Tubi, Amazon Freevee, and Amazon Prime with Tom Arnold. His latest feature film entitled, ADVERSE, was released to theaters in 2021 by Lionsgate, where he plays opposite Mickey Rourke, Lou Diamond Phillips, Penelope Ann Miller, and Sean Astin. Both the TV series and film have received high praise from critics and audiences.

He portrayed Abbie Hoffman in the film entitled, The Chicago 8. And played the role of Eugene in Nicole Holofcener's, Please Give, opposite Rebecca Hall and Catherine Keener, in which he and the cast won the 2011 Indie Spirit Robert Altman Award.

He also appeared in Walt Before Mickey, where Nicholas portrays a young Walt Disney during the struggles of his early life and career. Additionally, he was also a series regular on Steven Spielberg's TV drama series entitled, Red Band Society.

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ABOUT MONARCH:

Hailing from Brooklyn, NY monarch. is a dynamic and electrifying rock band that seamlessly blends the raw power of rock with the infectious rhythms of funk and the sophisticated improvisation of jazz. Formed in 2021, this genre-defying ensemble has been setting stages ablaze with their unique sonic concoction, leaving audiences in awe and craving more. At the heart of monarch.’s sound is a fusion of muscular guitar riffs, pulsating bass lines, and tight, intricate drum patterns, all of which serve as the driving force behind their energetic performances. The band draws inspiration from the pioneers of rock, funk, and jazz,such as Fiona Apple and Amy Winehouse, infusing their music with a nostalgic yet contemporary flair that transcends genre boundaries. Led by the charismatic Sarah Hartstein, whose soulful vocals effortlessly traverse the diverse musical landscapes, monarch. boasts a lineup of exceptionally talented musicians. The blistering guitar solos of Nick Pappalardo weave seamlessly with the funk-infused bass grooves of Jesse Hartstein, while Alex Alfaro keeps the rhythm tight and compelling. The group is rounded out by the skillful keys and synth work of Darius Beckford, adding an extra layer of depth to their sonic palette.

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