Author: Mara Alcantara

Digital marketing and content writing associate with a knack for spotting talent. Mara has a rare combo of creativity coupled with an analytical mind. Entertainment enthusiast.

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Apashe Collabs w Nigeria’s Magugu and Prague Symphonic Orchestra “Revenge Of The Orchestra
ByMara Alcantara August 26, 2023August 29, 2023

APASHE COLLABS WITH NIGERIA’S MAGUGU ON STUNNING NEW SINGLE “REVENGE OF THE ORCHESTRA” LISTEN HERE THE BOUNDARY-PUSHING ARTIST CRAFTS A HIGH-OCTANE BANGER HIGHLIGHTING ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE FROM THE PRAGUE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA VIEW VIDEO Innovative producer Apashe unveils the next piece of his upcoming album Antagonist due out later this fall with new single “Revenge of the Orchestra” featuring Nigerian vocalist Magugu, out today, August…

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SM Entertainment’s ScreaM Records Releases “Output Only” By Saint Miller & Will Not Fear With Remix From Minit
ByMara Alcantara August 24, 2023August 24, 2023

SM ENTERTAINMENT’s DANCE MUSIC LABEL SCREAM RECORDS ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF “OUTPUT ONLY” FROM KOREAN PRODUCERS SAINT MILLER & WILL NOT FEAR ALONGSIDE REMIX FROM MINIT LISTEN HERE ScreaM Records–the dance music label from major Korean music platform SM Entertainment–announces the release of “Output Only,” an original track by Saint Miller and Will Not Fear, accompanied by…

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Featured Interview | Singer

Unveiling the Magic: Exploring the Visceral World of LAYKS with Sam J Martin
ByMara Alcantara August 23, 2023October 22, 2023

Please introduce yourself. What do you do? Why? What do you want people to know about you? Formed by lead singer and multi instrumentalist Sam J Martin in 2020, LAYKS encapsulates the nostalgic and tangible feel of ambient alternative indie pop combined with the visceral and relatable songwriting found in RnB and soul. This combination…

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DJ | Featured Interview

Living the Dream: How DJ HighDef’s Decade of Dedication and Passion has Transformed the NJ Club Scene
ByMara Alcantara August 18, 2023September 7, 2023

Please introduce yourself. What do you do? Why? What do you want people to know about you? Hello, I am Ryan Dyer also known as DJ HighDef. I am a DJ/MC for the hottest clubs across New Jersey. I love creating an amazing upbeat and unforgettable environment. I have been doing this for the last…

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Featured Interview | Music Producer

Striz: New York City Native Uses His Diverse Background to Reach New Heights in EDM
ByMara Alcantara August 17, 2023September 6, 2023

Please introduce yourself. What do you do? Why? What do you want people to know about you? Hello, I’m Striz, a DJ and music producer born and raised in New York City. I make and perform music purely because of my love for music and sharing it with other people. Music has always had an…

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Featured Interview | Actor | Director | Model | Producer

Unlocking the Door to Success: The Journey of an Actor, Director, Producer, Model & Martial Artist
ByMara Alcantara August 15, 2023August 15, 2023

Please introduce yourself. What do you do? Why? What do you want people to know about you? I’m an actor, director, producer, model & martial artist. In acting, I love portraying characters that challenge my intellect and as a director, I’m fond in creating inspiring stories that compel the views to reflect. Producing gets my…

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Mac Wiseman’s ‘Songs That Made The Juke Box Play’
ByMara Alcantara August 14, 2023August 14, 2023

MAC WISEMAN’s SONGS THAT MADE THE JUKE BOX PLAY AVAILABLE NOW FOR FIRST TIME EVER ON DIGITAL & STREAMING VIA CMH RECORDS LISTEN HERE In an effort to honor and preserve seminal classic country and bluegrass albums, CMH RECORDS (Country. Music. Heritage.) has remastered and rereleased Mac Wiseman’s Songs That Made The Juke Box Play. Now available for the first time…

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Introducing A-Zal – Acclaimed Film and TV Composer Releases His Debut Single ‘Movie Script’
ByMara Alcantara August 13, 2023August 14, 2023

Introducing A-Zal Acclaimed Film and TV Composer Releases His Debut Singleb ‘Movie Script’ August 11, 2023 New York, NY A-Zal, also known as Atif Afzal, is a New York-based film composer and songwriter and the first pop singer of Indian origin breaking into the American scene. After releasing various covers on Instagram that have gained over 850k views, he…

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Featured Interview | Actor | Director | Writer

LGBTQ+ Advocate & Danger Force Star Michael D. Cohen
ByMara Alcantara August 6, 2023September 15, 2023

Note: This interview was conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Please introduce yourself, what you do, why you do it, and what you want people to know about you? I’m an actor/writer/director and an acting teacher. I do it because I love it all. I can’t imagine just doing one of those things. My background is…

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Neil Frances Announce New Album ‘It’s All A Bit Fuzzy’ and New Single “Standing My Ground”
ByMara Alcantara August 5, 2023August 5, 2023

LOS ANGELES INDIE-DANCE DUO NEIL FRANCES ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM IT’S ALL A BIT FUZZY OUT OCTOBER 6 ON NETTWERK NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO “STANDING MY GROUND” AUGUST 4, ON ALL PLATFORMS LISTEN HERE / WATCH HERE LOLLAPALOOZA FESTIVAL APPEARANCE SET FOR THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 WITH 21 DATES SET FOR FALL HEADLINE TOUR Los-Angeles indie-dance duo NEIL…

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Featured Interview

Aj84 Holdings: Anthony TOLES Jr’s Inspiring Story of Service and Success
ByMara Alcantara August 4, 2023September 10, 2023

Please introduce yourself. What do you do? Why? What do you want people to know about you? Anthony TOLES Jr, a husband, a father, a man of service. I’m educated and come from humble beginnings. I am one half of the empire know as Aj84 holdings based out of Riverview FL. We are a community…

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Short Film Hunger Junayed Alavi Gearing Up For Another Horror Short ‘Guilty’
ByMara Alcantara August 2, 2023August 2, 2023

DIRECTOR OF GLOBALLY ACCLAIMED SHORT FILM HUNGER JUNAYED ALAVIGEARING UP FOR ANOTHER HORROR SHORT ‘GUILTY’ Junayed Alavi who previously made headlines due to his much talked-about short film Hunger, is set to direct another horror short film called Guilty. His previous short film Hunger was executive produced by Writer and producer of Marvel Studios Moon…

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Apashe Collabs with Joey Valence & Brae and Flux Pavilion New Single “Fracture”
ByMara Alcantara July 31, 2023September 10, 2023

APASHE COLLABS WITH EMERGING HIP-HOP DUO JOEY VALENCE & BRAE AND RENOWNED BRITISH ARTIST FLUX PAVILION ON STUNNING NEW SINGLE “FRACTURE” LISTEN HERE SONG TO APPEAR ON NEW APASHE ALBUM ‘ANTAGONIST’ SET FOR RELEASE THIS FALL ‘ANTAGONIST NORTH AMERICAN TOUR’ KICKS OFF OCTOBER 7 IN DENVER TICKETS ON SALE NOW Innovative producer Apashe unveils his latest genre-bending gem with new single “Fracture” featuring hip-hop duo Joey…

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Bestial Mouths Share New Video For ‘Vast Murmur’ New Album R.O.T.T. (inmyskin) Produced By Rhys Fulber
ByMara Alcantara July 27, 2023July 27, 2023

Bestial Mouths Share New Video For ‘Vast Murmur’ New Album R.O.T.T. (inmyskin) Produced By Rhys Fulber Out August 11 On NGP – Live Dates Announced “Stir in an icy dose of Siouxsie’s gothic wail—only strained through some kind of cerebral scrambling device—and the result is chafing, chilling, and horrifically entrancing.” – A.V. Club “The very sound of Cerezo’s…

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NALA, The Dandy Warhols & Debbie Harry Unite For New Single “IWNSLY”
ByMara Alcantara July 25, 2023September 7, 2023

NALA, THE DANDY WARHOLS & DEBBIE HARRY UNITE FOR NEW SINGLE “IWNSLY” JULY 21 VIA EASIER SAID LISTEN HERE Collaborating with 90s indie darlings The Dandy Warhols and punk icon, Blondie’s Debbie Harry, NALA continues to forge her sound, bringing a unique rock production to the dancefloor with “IWNSLY.” Written by The Dandy Warhols’ Courtney Taylor-Taylor…

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