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Harry Kappen returns with new music and strong messages. Never one to mince words, Harry Kappen speaks out through his music on current issues including AI and social discord. Backing his message with inspired music that accents the point without overshadowing it, he shows that he's a master at weaving a message into a tune you want to hear again. The L&M Project Band comes to us from the Philippines with a blues/rock amalgam that is flavored by both the LA club scene and the influence of the Philippines. Larry and Mark (the L and M) have fashioned a sound that is both solid blues/rock with a touch of 'new' and you know instantly that they FEEL what they're doing because you feel it, too! We also feature Mexican singer/songwriter Candy White with her touching ode to her lost pet, 'Tipsy.' Listen and be sure to re-post the link to your friends so they can listen, too.

Kacey McClain is a singer/songwriter based in Colorado who is inspired by family, friends, music, love, and coffee! Kacey writes and sings from the heart and the things that have directly affect her. She has the knack to turn thoughts into songs that advocate for the victim. You can feel her personal involvement in every word. Ethan Vincil comes from Lenoir, KY and brings the soul of the coutry interpreted by a classic outlaw country heart. His music will captivate and echo in your head long after you first hear him. Ethan is no pretender to the genre, he is 'the real deal.' Hear him you know that you'll be hearing a lot more from Ethan Vincil.

Tom Tikka is a previous TDBA winner and joins us to preview his brand new album "Rainbows and Dead Flowers." Despite the seemingly paradoxical title, the album chronicles various stages of life and relationships with songs that run the gamut from infatuation to desertion and aftermath. Along the way, he shares the sadness that the thing that could be our greatest resource can turn out to be the greatest source of pain. TUNEDLOUD calls him "genius" In this preview, Tom shares the meaning of the title song as well as snippets of the emotions behind several of the songs from this powerful and genre-spanning collection of his songs .... you hear rock, pop, alternative ... even world and ethnic influences. He also shares some of the writing, producing and presentation motivations which led him to produce this collection of very personal musical emotions. Before it's finished, you'll want to hear the entire album! Listen anytime. And please be sure to re-post the link for your friends so they can listen, too.

Prem Murti is a composer/producer/arranger from India who has created "Love and Peace," a song that celebrates kindness, understanding and unity in the world. He joins with American composer/lyricist Mike Greenly to create this beautiful song with the talents of Natalie Ai Kamauu and Annemarie Picerno. Nolen Chew became a music artist in his 50s! But his drive, determination and natural talents have more than made up for any lack of experience. He is an accomplished songwriter who has become an instrumentalist and singer through his own desire to share his music and plant the seeds of thought in listeners. We also feature "What I'm Workin With," from Blues-Rocker Deb Callahan. Listen anytime. And please re-post the link so your friends can listen, too.

TheDavidBowersAwards explores the realm of AI and it's effects on musicians, especially emerging indie artists. We talk with indie star Grant Maloy Smith about the possibilities, effects and how to deal with it. Grant has already gotten experience working with artificial intelligence. He also shares a couple of preview tracks .... one which will be released this summer and a second that is a preview of his next 'American Stories' album next year! You'll hear them FIRST on TheDavidBowersAwards. Be sure to copy and share the link ... you don't want to miss this one!