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Dallas String Quartet Unveils Hopeful Single & Music Video for “Better Days”

Release Date: July 8, 2020

LISTEN HERE:
https://open.spotify.com/track/4yw5GYrOrrJ53yfYuxSCOz?si=IOH316xbRq2NCsCkyb559w

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBEdsXRELyw

“This is not your Grandmother’s String Quartet”- The Wall Street Journal

Today, international music sensation Dallas String Quartet released their vibrant new single and music video for “Better Days.” The colorful track brings a sense of hopefulness to the world – the intent of the One Republic original – but with a more whimsical and happy essence.

Affectionately called DSQ by fans, the group is referred to as “Bach meets Bon Jovi” and compared to artists like Lindsey Stirling and 2Cellos.

DSQ has performed for Presidents Obama and Bush, the College Football Playoffs, NBA, and NFL organizations. They’ve sold out concert venues like the House of Blues and symphony halls and have played alongside Josh Groban, Chicago, and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. You’ll find the group’s music featured by ESPN, A&E, The Wall Street Journal, and prominent Spotify playlists such as Pop Goes Classical and Sinfonía Hipster.

Dallas String Quartet was founded in 2007 by violist Ion Zanca. A fusion of contemporary classical and pop music, DSQ uses both traditional and electric strings performing as a quartet with the full accompaniment of drums and guitar. They are known for their eclectic renditions of anything from Guns N’ Roses ‘Sweet Child of Mine’ to Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s ‘Señorita.’

DSQ has nearly 40 million streams on Spotify and one million streams per week on Pandora.

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For more information on DSQ visit www.dallasstringquartet.com.

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DSQ Sign to UAA

“The Dallas String Quartet is one of the most unique and visionary artists of our time.” -Broadway World

“This is not your grandmother’s string quartet” The Wall Street Journal

A fusion of contemporary classical and modern pop music, Dallas String Quartet announced today they have signed exclusively to Universal Attractions Agency (UAA). Affectionately called DSQ by fans, the group is referred to as “Bach meets Bon Jovi” and compared to artists like Lindsey Stirling and 2Cellos.

DSQ has performed for Presidents Obama and Bush, the College Football Playoffs, NBA, and NFL organizations. They’ve sold out concert venues like the House of Blues and symphony halls and have played alongside Josh Groban, Chicago, and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. You’ll find the group’s music featured by ESPN, A&E, The Wall Street Journal, and prominent Spotify playlists such as Pop Goes Classical and Sinfonía Hipster.

UAA has been a leading agency since 1945 and is known for launching the career of James Brown and hosting a celebrated roster of top tier acts. Other artists represented by UAA include MC Hammer, O-Town, Salt N Pepa, Snoop Dogg, The Jacksons, and UB40. View the full roster here. UAA is located in New York City.

Dallas String Quartet was founded in 2007 by violist Ion Zanca. A fusion of contemporary classical and pop music, DSQ uses both traditional and electric strings performing as a quartet with the full accompaniment of drums and guitar. They are known for their eclectic renditions of anything from Guns N’ Roses ‘Sweet Child of Mine’ to Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s ‘Señorita.’

 

DSQ has nearly 40 million streams on Spotify and one million streams per week on Pandora.

Add Dallas String Quartet to your Spotify Playlist. Listen to their latest release, “Lost In Japan” here.

For more information on DSQ visit www.dallasstringquartet.com.

 

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About Universal Attractions Agency:

In business since 1945, Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) is located in the heart of New York City. The agency’s celebrated history includes launching the career of the legendary soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years. UAA has proven itself as an industry leader among talent agencies, continuing to help direct the careers of some of the most prominent artists, comedians, and entertainers of today.

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Artist Maggie Szabo Releases “Back Where We Started”

“Szabo is definitely an artist to watch. Having numerous music placements in film and TV and collaborating with many well-known artists, including German electronic artist DJ Schiller, Szabo is known for crafting and experimenting with different styles of music.” – EARMILK

Hailing from Canada but currently based in Los Angeles, Electro-Pop artist Maggie Szabo has been winning over audiences worldwide with her stunningly soulful vocals and empowering pop anthems. Her new song and video for “Back Where We Started,” has premiered today through LIVE IN LIMBO, and is officially out via all digital platforms. “Back Where We Started,” is filled to the brim with gorgeously crafted vocals, surrounded by sultry and vibrant melodies that will entice your ears. 

“It’s so fitting that ‘Back Where We Started’ is the first song off my new EP because I wrote it at the beginning of my journey towards personal growth and really learning the meaning of self-respect and love,” Szabo shares of the track. “I’m so grateful that I’m now able to use my music as a personal platform to help empower my fans on their own journeys. I wrote “Back Where We Started” about a relationship I didn’t have the strength to walk away from, even though I knew it wasn’t healthy. I hope when people hear it, they’re reminded it’s ok to not be strong all the time – you have to cut yourself some slack – and you learn lessons through love. That’s how you grow.”

Listen and Watch “Back Where We Started” through LIVE IN LIMBO.

After quickly becoming one of the most sought after songwriter/vocalists for DJs and notable film and TV placements, Szabo’s latest work has focused primarily on her solo project and was written in some of the most beautiful and exotic places on earth, including Greece, Amsterdam, London, and Thailand. Maggie has been featured in the likes of The Advocate, Billboard, Perez Hilton, PopCrush, Earmilk, Huffington Post, and more, and has also had notable placements in film and television from NBC to Netflix and beyond. With a quickly growing fan-base, over 14 million plays on Spotify, and a social media following that tops some of the nation’s most established pop artists, Szabo has effectively used the internet to showcase and market her songs to the world and her dedicated fans.

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For more information on Maggie Szabo visit https://www.allaboutmaggie.com

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London-based Alt-Pop Artist, Ilja Alexander Releases EDM Remix of “Someday”

London-based alternative-pop artist Ilja Alexander releases an effervescent electropop remix of his original single called “Someday (Future Bass Remix),” a collaboration with well-known German electronic DJ/producer Marvin Dörsam, premiered through PopDust. Alexander’s original single “Someday” premiered through Clash Magazine and was featured by Earmilk, Buzzmusic, With Guitars, Medium, and The Hype Magazine, to name a few. “Someday” was produced by multi-platinum producer/songwriter Curtis Richardson (David Guetta, John Legend, Rihanna, Tiesto), Adien Lewis (BTS, NCT Dream, Girls’ Generation), and Ilja Alexander, and written by Ilja Alexander and Curtis Richardson.

Check out “Someday (Future Bass Remix)” on PopDust.

“Someday” is off his upcoming album, Nature, a fusion of pop, alternative rock, urban, and dance elements set to release late 2020. This album breaks normal systematic traditions but adds individual style and focused depth. It’s Alexander’s most ambitious effort to date that will surely ignite empowerment in those who are listening. Alexander’s debut single was released in The Netherlands. It became increasingly popular in Indonesia and Japan, which led to his 2nd single becoming a #1 radio chart in Indonesia.

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“I want people to feel happy and joyful while listening to the song. To visualize and dream a similar situation and to forget about negative and stressful thoughts,” Alexander says. “It’s a unique and feel-good take on finding love and balance.”

Nature’s distinctive blends and sounds are intended to connect with the souls and hearts of his audience. These songs weave a tapestry of love, life, heartache, hope, redemption, and enlightenment. This album was produced and co-written by multi-platinum artist Curtis Richardson (Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Joss Stone, John Legend, David Guetta, Hardwell, Tiesto, SHINee, Taemin, Kumi Koda), produced by Alexander and Adien Lewis (Taemin, SHINee, Girls Generation, and NCT Dream), engineered by UK’s finest Matt Wiggins (Adele, U2, Foster The People, James Bay), and mastered by Randy Merrill (Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Adele, Ariana Grande, Imagine Dragons, Paul Mc Cartney).

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In 2010, Alexander was approached by various management teams in The Netherlands, Tokyo, and Jakarta. Alexander’s worldwide impressions led him to release his debut solo project “Hold On To Her”, a collection of carefully composed orchestral love songs in English, Japanese, and even Indonesian, which went on to great success and resulted in touring Japan, Indonesia, and Asia as a whole.

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EDM Artist Hourstone Drops, “I Will Find A Way” Through Skope Magazine (Song), The Hype Magazine (Music Video), and Featured by BuzzMusic

LISTEN: Hourstone – “I Will Find A Way”

Singapore based EDM artist Hourstone, known for his clever metaphors and mysterious vocals, releases his new song, “I Will Find A Way” through Skope Magazine (Friday, Feb. 14), music video through The Hype Magazine (Monday, Feb. 17), and featured through BuzzMusic (Tuesday, Feb. 18th). “I Will Find A Way” is a power ballad about overcoming hardships that all of us can relate to. The strikingly original music video uses ancient runes and an Icelandic magical pathfinder stave, taking the viewer on a deeply personal and mystical journey.

“Good songs are like little companions for your life that you remember for a long time,” said Hourstone. “I don’t write what I think most people will like. “I Will Find A Way” has structures most songwriters wouldn’t use, but I felt it was an authentic representation of my world.”

Hourstone uses deep house and chillout originals as his platform, taking his audience into a black-white-red-golden world of a modern-day fairyland. Hourstone released two singles in 2019, both earning well-deserved attention on streaming platforms: Halfway House (450k Spotify streams) and Counting Down to 2 (100k Spotify streams).

Check out “I Will Find A Way” through Skope Magazine.

Hourstone emerged from years of writing piano music to help himself through his darkest days after his father’s sudden death when he was 15. His piano became his best friend – finding solace by constantly composing and playing. Although first forged from grief, his music lives and breathes authenticity, strong beats, mystery, and hope. Hear 65 Magazine states his music is a “ray of light” and a “phenomenon that moves something deep within our cores”. Music helped him through some of his darkest days and crystallized into a timeless rock, called Hourstone.

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Ilja Alexander Releases EDM Remix of “Someday”

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Randall Radic

Jan 20 · 2 min read

London-based alt-pop artist Ilja Alexander introduced the music video for “Someday” a few days ago via Clash Magazine. “Someday” is from Ilja’ forthcoming album, Nature,” slated to drop in late 2020, on London’s The Playground label.

Speaking to his evolving sound, Ilja told Robin Murray of Clash, “Two years ago, I realized I had always been greatly disconnected from my emotions and emotional concepts in general. Since then I have pushed myself to better connect to my emotions and as a result, my interests began to change, one by one, among them my newly acquired interests in jazz dance and musical theatre.”

 

Ilja Alexander – Someday (Photo Credit: Any Tan)

Originally from Amsterdam, Ilja made waves with his debut single, followed by his second single hitting the top spot on Indonesia’s radio charts. His debut album, Hold On To Her, attracted vast attention, leading to tours throughout Asia, including Japan and Indonesia.

For his upcoming album, Ilja hooked up with a formidable team: producer/songwriters Curtis Richardson and Adien Lewis, along with engineer Matt Wiggins and mastering engineer Randy Merrill.

“Someday” opens on a strumming glittering guitar flowing into a coruscating alt-pop melody rife with sparkling layers of color. A thumping kick drum and crisp snare establish the contagious rhythm, as Ilja’s dulcet tenor infuses the lyrics with dreamy optimism and tantalizing wistful longing for his dream girl.

The video, directed by Andy Tan and Steven Elbers, shot in hues of red coloration, projects soft intimate images radiating shimmering quixotic suggestions of Ilja’s elusive perfect dream girl.

Ilja Alexander - Someday (Photo Credit: Any Tan)

Ilja Alexander – Someday (Photo Credit: Any Tan)

Commenting on the enchanting blush of the visuals, Ilja explained to Clash Magazine, “I instructed the director of the music video to take me out my comfort zone in front of the camera, presenting the viewer with powerful emotions and movement, taking the viewer in my mind to dreams of time spent with a girl, interchanging with scenes of the real world where I’m alone at the streets, dreaming to meet my dream girl someday.”

Wonderfully wrought, “Someday” serves up cashmere washes of stylish alt-pop, glossed with silky savors, and the deliciously evocative tones of Ilja Alexander.

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