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Saturday, March 7, 2015

Kasey Williams



With the release of her self titled album, Kasey Williams utilizes emotion, whit, and a bit of
humor to show that even when songwriting comes from a personal place, it can still be fun. This
set of classic indie-pop songs span from catchy, up beat love songs, to tasteful emotional
ballads complete with beautiful string arrangements.

The first single, “Constant," is comprised of modern instrumentation, addicting vocal melodies,
and an all around feel-good aesthetic.

Williams points out that “Constant” was the first song she wrote for her album, but more
importantly, she believes it was the song that inspired her to pursue a career in songwriting.
Williams reminisces about her initial motivation behind the writing of “Constant”:
“I woke up one morning and the lyrics were in my head, so I sat down at my
small light up keyboard and just put my fingers where it felt good. A significant
someone once said we could be each others constant. I really liked that idea. As an
artist things are unpredictable and always changing, so it’s nice to have someone/
something that’s consistent.”

Kasey writes in such a way that the listener finds themselves relating to each of her songs in
one way or another. It is the exuberance of her character that is attached to these songs, and it
is that experience that makes the listener yearn for more. Kasey explains this phenomenon:
"This album is very personal. Every song on it comes from an honest place, even
if it may be light and fun. I feel very close to each of these for different reasons. So much
happened personally in my life over the years that these songs were written, and I think
they all paint a picture of where I was at the time."

There is a lot to be said for consumers just listening to the singles, but to get a full
understanding of where Kasey is coming from as a songwriter and as a person, listening to her
entire record is a must! Kasey’s songs build, breathe, and at times climb to a breaking point of
raw emotion.

Kasey has performed at venues such as Rockwood Music Hall in New York City and The
Acoustic Coffee House in Johnson City, Tennessee. Kasey was a featured performer for the
New York Song Circle in 2014 and she is an active volunteer with the non-profit organization
Musicians On Call. The songwriter just released a digital release of her new single on
Valentine's Day as part of her Seven Days Of Love Project for which released
a song and a video everyday for seven days (hence, the name) the week of Valentine’s Day.

Kasey Williams’ album, Kasey Williams, is available now at www.kaseywilliams.com,
and on most major digital outlets.

To hear and learn more of Kasey Williams, please visit: www.kaseywilliams.com

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Ozonna - We Glow

“WE GLOW”
FROM THE U.K.’s NEWEST SENSATION “OZONNA”
 HYPERLINK "http://www.ozonna.com" www.ozonna.com 
LISTEN TO SINGLE ‘WE GLOW”: https://soundcloud.com/ozonna/we-glow



Ozonna, who recently moved to New York City, is poised to mesmerize this side of the pond with his highly visual personal style and own songs. Ozonna will release his debut U.S. single digitally, “We Glow,” on October 21st on Airgo Music. Bold and endearing, tough but tender, the next-generation rising star says he makes “positive music for the soul,” and “We Glow” certainly fits that description. “We Glow,” produced by Grammy-nominated Jimmy Greco (Beyonce, Paramore, Jennifer Lopez, Miley Cyrus) and hit songwriter/producer Russ DiSalvo (Celine Dion, Trisha Yearwood, Santana), will be released on video in November. An Ozonna album will follow in 2015.

Originally from Nigeria, Ozonna—whose background is in musical theater and who counts Madonna, Amy Winehouse and Pharrell among his biggest influences—first moved from Africa to London, where he met and worked with noted underground music producers. Inspired by the city, he adapted quickly to London’s ever-changing music scene, which readily embraced his distinctive sound. For Ozonna, the path to greater recognition is rooted in the messages he conveys within his songs.

“The artists that I’m inspired by are storytellers,” he told Examiner.com. “That’s the kind of artist that I am, and that’s what I want people to take away from my music. When I’m writing, I try to convey some kind of a message or something I feel strongly about or am inspired by. I think that’s what connects it.” 

Ozonna’s rich writing style and multi-cultural influences have shaped his music into what it is today, a tapestry of deep passion and love, woven from a diverse and exciting personal story. “Music is my motivation,” he said in one interview, and now Ozonna is motivated to bring his electrifying electro-pop sound to America.

With more than 300,000 views on You Tube, the hit video “Me & You On Top”  HYPERLINK "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfBaT2gSe8o" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfBaT2gSe8o  elevated the exciting 20-year-old singer-songwriter Ozonna into one of London’s most buzzed-about new artists. His sultry, charismatic voice has been described by KickKickSnare.com as “fragile, yet captivating, eliminating any sense of been-here-before,” and the UK press gushed that his “smooth, silky voice has no flaw.” 

Now, Ozonna, who recently moved to New York City, is poised to mesmerize this side of the pond with his highly visual personal style and own songs. Ozonna will release his debut U.S. single digitally, “We Glow,” on October 21st on Airgo Music. Bold and endearing, tough but tender, the next-generation rising star says he makes “positive music for the soul,” and “We Glow” certainly fits that description. “We Glow,” produced by Grammy-nominated Jimmy Greco (Beyonce, Paramore, Jennifer Lopez, Miley Cyrus) and hit songwriter/producer Russ DiSalvo (Celine Dion, Trisha Yearwood, Santana), will be released on video in November. An Ozonna album will follow in 2015.

Originally from Nigeria, Ozonna—whose background is in musical theater and who counts Madonna, Amy Winehouse and Lady Gaga among his biggest influences—first moved from Africa to London, where he met and worked with noted underground music producers. Inspired by the city, he adapted quickly to London’s ever-changing music scene, which readily embraced his distinctive sound. For Ozonna, the path to greater recognition is rooted in the messages he conveys within his songs.

“The artists that I’m inspired by are storytellers,” he told Examiner.com. “That’s the kind of artist that I am, and that’s what I want people to take away from my music. When I’m writing, I try to convey some kind of a message or something I feel strongly about or am inspired by. I think that’s what connects it.” 

Ozonna’s rich writing style and multi-cultural influences have shaped his music into what it is today, a tapestry of deep passion and love, woven from a diverse and exciting personal story. “Music is my motivation,” he said in one interview, and now Ozonna is motivated to bring his electrifying electro-pop sound to America.