Ron Artis
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Ron Artis II is one of those artists that you wished you discovered long ago. The singer/songwriter was raised in Hawaii as one of eleven children who were essentially born into creativity and music. The multi-instrumentalist played in a family band for many years, honing his own style and chops of beautiful songwriting, vocal prowess, and guitar confidence. Now making a name for himself both on the island and stateside, Ron has been recognized by artists like Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac, Jack Johnson, Tommy Emmanuel, and many more. Ron dropped his debut album, Soul Street, in 2020 garnering worldwide praise showcasing Artis’ influences like Delta Blues, Gospel, R&B, and everything in-between. With his sights set on 2021, Ron has already released another new album in 2021 titled Purpose as well as tour plans starting right at the top of 2022.
Watch: “Loving You” Official music video.
Sounds Like: Derek Trucks, Jack Johnson, John Mayer
Listen: Spotify, Apple Music
Follow: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube
Gear: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky electric guitar strings.
IDLES
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The self-proclaimed, “Nickelback of Noise Rock” IDLES have returned with their new album CRAWLER – an album of reflection and healing amid a worldwide pandemic that stretched the planet’s collective mental and physical health to the breaking point. IDLES albums have always been anchored by these overarching themes. These stories are vividly brought to life through IDLES’ most soul-stirring music to date, recorded with co-producers Kenny Beats (Vince Staples, Freddie Gibbs) and IDLES guitarist Mark Bowen. There are, of course, numerous moments that will inspire absolute mayhem in a packed concert venue, but there are also fresh textures and experiments that push IDLES into thrilling new territory beyond the bounds of loud in-your-face guitars and genre loyalty.
Watch: The Offical music video for “Car Crash”
Sounds Like: shame, Slaves UK, Viagra Boys
Listen: Spotify, Apple Music
Gear: Ernie Ball Mammoth Slinky and Power Slinky electric guitar strings.
Luna Li
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Toronto-based indie-pop artist Luna Li, has taken her multi-instrumental talents from the local scene to your cell phone when live music was put on hold via quarantine guitar jams. You may have seen her pop up on your FYP or via Instagram, Though her efforts have been rewarded on the social front, the live element has been brought back to the forefront with the drop of her latest EP titled Flower (In Full Bloom) featuring her single “Afterglow” and “Cherry Pit” which you can see the official music video for above, Luna Li is on an upward trajectory with no end in sight, being a featured artist on 88 ASIA RISING FOREVER Festival which was #1 trending worldwide on Twitter with 7.75M viewers + Live streamers worldwide.
Watch: The official music video for “Cherry Pit“
Sounds Like: Japanese Breakfast, Kate Bollinger, Jay Som
Listen: Spotify, Apple Music
Follow: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok
Gear: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky electric guitar strings.
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