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Phantom Electric Ghost INTERVIEW “THE VELVICKS” 

The Velvicks, like many of the best rock and roll stories, can be traced back to a basement--but even further back to a kid in his bedroom with a guitar a bit further away in Brazil. Vick Nader (guitar, songwriter and vocals), certainly had ample artistic inspiration early in life. Music became a unifying language that connected his lives in 2 very different places. Vick’s family moved between Brazil and Miami during his childhood. Upon one of his return trips to Brazil his brother brought home an old nylon guitar which he started to play. By age 15, he was creating music that drew from both cultures, and decades of musical influence. He quickly found that music and guitar became both a therapy, and a social catalyst, connecting both of his cultures. Since very young he knew that he wanted to pursue music as more than a hobby. In 2017 the Brazilian gang Vick, Vinny Da Silva (lead guitar) and Apoena Frota (bass) were hanging out at Ed Marson’s (Drums) house where they called “The Monroe Mansion”, throwing shows and parties in the basement. Following a serendipitous encounter with a booking agent at one of these parties and strong support from their Brooklyn music community, the group evolved into what is now known as The Velvicks. Their debut performance as a band was at the legendary Irving Plaza in New York City. With influences ranging from Queens of The Stone Age, and Foo Fighters to The Black Keys and Radiohead, the band delivers heart-pounding Rock that is at once familiar and distinctive. The sounds of the band members' individual experiences combine with a shared passion for authentic rock and roll. “Songs are making sense; the band is delivering badass live performances and people are responding to it,” says Vick Nader -Lead Vocals. Over the last two years, the band has played local NYC venues like Rough Trade, National Sawdust, Surf Lodge and Gramercy Theater, and completed a West Coast Tour. During that time, they began writing their debut EP. "Run".-- which will be released in Summer 2020. Please visit www.thevelvicks.com for more information and tour updates. About the Song ‘L.A.’ L.A. Pays homage to everyone who gives up on most of life’s ordinary experiences, known by most people as happiness, to pursue what brings them sanity, joy. This tune sings to everyone who sacrifices time to devote themselves to developing a skill and dedicate their life to it, bypassing the inevitable self doubt, existential crises and social disapproval to most likely, in the end, deal with deceptions. Cheers to the brave hearted blind faith knuckleheads out there. 

Watch the Podcast here: 

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1110481854

http://www.thevelvicks.com/ 

YouTube  “Run” Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbjiGVL0jxQ

The Phantom Electric  Ghost Interview With Damen Samuel & Ebony Isaac   Damen Samuel is a singer/songwriter and performer of Nigerian and German heritage who is based in Melbourne. His style is a unique blend of Soul, Folk, Pop, and Jazz influences and his music often draws comparisons to artists such as Terry Callier, Antony and the Johnsons and Ben Harper. Damen is a modern-day storyteller who first started performing at live venues around NYC, where he lived before relocating to Australia. Since then, he has been regularly touring through parts of Australia, the U.S. and Europe.   Damen has released a range of singles, an EP – Storyteller (2005), an album – A Gypsy’s Lullaby (2009), as well as an EP – Odyssey (2014). He is currently working with New York based producer Lord Toph on songs for a new record, which will be released later this year.     Links: www.damensamuel.com www.youtube.com/damensamuel www.soundcloud.com/damensamuel    Ebony Anne Isaac Bio  Monte’ CrisToph’s charismatic songstress, Ebony Anne Isaac was born and raised in Monticello, NY. Having grown up in a large family, Ebony spent her younger years entertaining her family members, along with close family friends. Singing and dancing became a strong interest for Ebony around the age of five. Later, singing became Ebony’s forte as her talent was heightened by the influences of Motown, Stevie Wonder, Anita Baker, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross. By her early teens, Ebony became quite familiar with the stage and the ringing applause of an audience both big and small. Guided by a beacon-like inner voice, and graced with a velveteen singing voice, Ebony has gone on to expand her entertainment endeavors by performing lead roles in such theater plays like “A Raisin in the Sun,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Hairspray” and even, “The Producers.” Ebony secured her place with Monte’ CrisToph by developing a strong working relationship and communication with her producer, Lord Toph. In a few years of Ebony being part of MC, she has collaborated with label-mate Damen Samuel and artists, SnowFlake Black, and Kyle Whitney. When asked what her aim is with her music, Ebony beams with a modest smile and simply answers, “To make great songs that can touch people’s hearts and to be remembered, for giving people inspiration through music.”    

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PEG INTERVIEWS THE ERLY BAND

BIO:

The Erly is Collin Mattiford, Trevor McDonald, Alyssa Serviss, and Fran Gleason — four musical tastes and backgrounds brought together in one unified collective. As a working band, The Erly serves up a concoction of four-part harmonies, roots-rock groove, and a live set of jam band grittiness. With a studio album (Shadows) and a live EP under their belts, The Erly is preparing to release a brand new single on July 30th, called "Jasmine." A modern fusion of breezy soft rock and funk/soul, "Jasmine" pulls from The Erly's 1970's record collection to produce a dance tune that encapsulates layers of keyboards, vocals, and percussion, but more importantly, a live band feel.

Streaming/Social Media links:

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www.theerlyband.com

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PEG INTERVIEWS THE ERLY BAND

Brief bio:

The Erly is Collin Mattiford, Trevor McDonald, Alyssa Serviss, and Fran Gleason — four musical tastes and backgrounds brought together in one unified collective. As a working band, The Erly serves up a concoction of four-part harmonies, roots rock groove, and a live set of jam band grittiness. With a studio album (Shadows) and a live EP under their belts, The Erly is preparing to release a brand new single on July 30th, called "Jasmine." A modern fusion of breezy soft rock and funk/soul, "Jasmine" pulls from The Erly's 1970's record collection to produce a dance tune that encapsulates layers of keyboards, vocals, and percussion, but more importantly, a live band feel.

Streaming/Social Media links:

https://linktr.ee/theerly

www.theerlyband.com

PEG INTERVIEWS ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCER JED JAMES

I spent my highschool and early 20’s in Detroit where I was introduced to Techno, Jit, Ghetto Tech & Detroit Electro. Thanks to incredible underground  record shops Record Time, Melodies and memories and numerous parties every weekend 93-2001 unbeknownst to me at the time  I had received a proper education. Fast forwArd to 2011 Columbus OH kevin Brugger aka KGB started doing monthly bar events but we both hated the bars isn’t where the music we played belonged. So we started travelling every weekend to chicago or detroit to go to underground parties because nobody was even thinking of doing them here come late 2013 early we threw our first warehouse parties which eventually became Midwest Fresh which we did every month from Aug 2014 to Oct 2019

MixCloud

https://www.mixcloud.com/jed-james/

SoundCloud

https://soundcloud.com/jed-james-575226062

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PEG INTERVIEWS JASON BLASCO

YouTube videopodcast link: https://youtu.be/6qxS39dtL7w

Space The Rainbow

A heartfelt and insightful natural born storyteller, Jason Blasco has discovered an exciting array of outlets for his extraordinary abilities as a wordsmith throughout his multi-faceted career as a sports and music journalist, PR expert and blogger. Now, realizing a lifelong musical dream, the multi-talented writer – truly a child of the 90s hip-hop scene – is emerging as a rapper and recording artist with his highly anticipated independent debut Space The Rainbow, recorded under the moniker he has long used for his popular Tumblr blogging site, Blasco Says.

Never at a loss for a clever, pointed observation or whimsical poetic musing, Blasco still has a lot to say. Only now, working with notable hip-hop producer Issue-Ima-Beast (Cassidy, Exchange, Currency Records, Cash Money), he’s freewheeling it on an exciting new platform, with infectious melodies and beats to spare. Set for release in January, 2016, the expansive recording, which will include at least 15 music tracks, includes subtle commentary on the ever-changing social and political environment within the United States intermingled with comedy skits.

Blasco paved the way for this ambitious project by executive producing V-Nek’s 2011 album Robb’n Hood, his long awaited first-ever credit on AllMusic.com which included features by everyone from Trina and Cassidy to R. Kelly. Testament to Blasco’s ongoing impact on the genre as a journalist and PR rep, Space The Rainbow includes guest features by an exciting variety of renowned hip-hop performers. These include new school hip-hop artist A$AP Ferg, LGBT artists Azealia Banks and Angel Haze (two tracks), Shyne (who was once signed to Bad Boy) and Werd 2 Jah (“Lies, Lies”), OT Fella (“Tryin’ To Get Rich”), Redy Fire, Lola Monroe, Juvenile, Tha Reel McBoyeez, Boonie Bonnie Godiva, Sno Tha Product, Peebo Pyson, Sheellz, Phreeda Sharp, Rittz, Twan Up, Shyne, Lady Nile, Sincerely Collins and Jarren Benton.

“I wanted this project to be a subtle commentary on social acceptance, formatted in an entertaining way for the listening audience to enjoy,” Blasco says. “In a roundabout way, it’s about the social changes we’ve made as a society in the last few years as the world has changed so much. Through many diverse tracks and working with many of my favorite artists, I wanted to create a statement that is universally relatable and all encompassing. I want people to think, laugh, cry and enjoy themselves – hence the title Space The Rainbow.

PEG INTERVIEWS PRODUCER SONGWRITER RICK LIFE

BIO

"I am a music major student in Seattle and have been studying songwriting, mixing, recording since 2018. Currently based in Bay Area, California. I make original track and accept request for making beats and mixing for artists. My dream is becoming an amazing music producer and takes any artists to Grammy Awards. I am looking for anybody who wants to be an artist and needs songs. I am confident with my music sense.

I was born and spent most of my time in Tokyo, Japan. Since I was a kid, American style R&B, Hip hop, Pop influenced me a lot, and came to America to study music right after I graduated high school. I really love music emotionally since I was little. I want to spread how amazing the music is!"

Website Links

https://solo.to/rickmusiclife

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/_rickmusiclife_/

SoundCloud

https://soundcloud.com/ricklife

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xq6yuXMLx2DLZno4u6xES

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PEG Talks Up Our Forthcoming Record: Pretty Deep Pink Princess

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PEG Interviews Composer Producer Inventor Podcaster Kevin Stratton

Part 2

Watch the Video Podcast on our YouTube Channel

https://youtu.be/rYecqVoIm4I

The man behind “Definitive Music”

Unique abilities have given Kevin a reputation for creating a definitive sound that allows artists and productions to stand apart. His commitment for developing sound that is fresh and innovative has made him a sought-after producer and composer in today’s music.

This passion has driven him through four Grammy-winning albums developing the unique sounds for such artists as Chicago, Toto, Stevie Wonder, Thomas Dolby, Van Halen and many others. Recently, Kevin has written and produced music for HBO Productions, Netflix, Amazon Studios and has played on numerous tracks for Guitar Hero and Rock Revolution. Currently he is engaged with a number of national symphony orchestras for scoring and film work.

His work with mobile entertainment productions and his background in 3D animation has also afforded him work as a producer with such clients as; Pixar, Electronic Arts (EA) and Disney. Kevin began his film and television work on a number of film projects with Frank Serafine of Serafine FX (Santa Monica, CA.) including the development and design for the movie soundtrack of the motion picture “Nightfall” ( based on the novel by Isaac Asimov ) and sound design on films such as “Short Circuit II” and “Star Trek IV The Voyage Home” in which he received screen and production credits.. Today, Kevin is active in numerous TV, Film and Special Media projects.

Kevin is a published author for a number of trade magazines and technical writings. Including; Audio Engineering Society, Electronic Musician and Keyboard Magazine.

Kevin studied sound synthesis and acoustic physics under the tutelage of Stanford University’s Dr. John Chowning and others, at the University of Chicago, and was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Berkeley School of Music in Boston. Mr. Stratton was also honored to teach music composition and sound design at the Aspen Music Festival.

Kevin’s work also supports Charities including The Cancer Society, The Grammy Foundation and Music Cares Foundation.

Building off of his work over the past three decades, Kevin has brought his skills to fruition through artist management, successful albums, sound design, as well as music supervision and placement in TV and film.

In the end…those he works with say more than anything else…

Kevin has developed an Artificial Intelligence interface that he created himself to act not only as his virtual assistant, but also it has become his studio companion he calls AMI. Utilizing algorithms, she can collect data on songs, and offer input and analysis, and even play instruments herself growing knowledge trees. Ami talks in this episode and we also talk about Kevin's new cutting edge synth tech "Perception".

https://kevinstratton.com/

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