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When Revelation Becomes a Whisper: Eddy Mann Unveils Faith, Fire, and Hope on The Unveiling

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When Revelation Becomes a Whisper: Eddy Mann Unveils Faith, Fire, and Hope on The Unveiling

MELBOURNE BEACH, FL/PHILADELPHIA, PA — Acclaimed Christian singer-songwriter Eddy Mann officially releases his powerful new album, The Unveiling, Friday, January 30, 2026. The ten-track project will be available at retail and across digital platforms, following an early exclusive release via Mann’s official website.

Inspired entirely by the Book of Revelation, The Unveiling represents a three-year creative and spiritual journey—one that Mann describes as a deeply faith-building labor of love. Rather than approaching Revelation through fear or spectacle, the album offers a reflective, scripture-rooted exploration of endurance, accountability, hope, and ultimate restoration.

Musically, The Unveiling stays true to Mann’s long-standing singer-songwriter ideals. Each song is allowed to unfold organically, free from excess production or commercial interference. The result is an intimate and reverent listening experience that invites contemplation and prayer rather than easy answers.

“There were moments when I wasn’t sure where this project would lead,” says Mann. “But I trusted the process and the prompting. This album may not be for everyone—and that’s okay. My prayer is that it reaches exactly who God intends it to reach.”

The album began in early 2023, when Mann wrote and recorded twenty-nine songs between January 1 and February 9 at Carousel Ln in Melbourne Beach, Florida. From that prolific period, ten songs were carefully selected to form the final album. Three tracks had appeared previously in earlier versions: “Hallelujah” and “Where the Gates Never Close” from Chapel Songs (2023), and “I’m Coming” from Turn Up the Divine (2024).

The album’s first single, “I’m Coming (Remix),” inspired by Revelation 2, centers on the impossibility of hiding from an all-knowing God while finding reassurance in His constant presence and promise to return. The second single, “Where the Gates Never Close (Remix),” draws from Revelation 21, offering a hopeful vision of peace, belonging, and a future without fear or failure.

For full album details, lyrics, and media resources, visit:
https://eddymann.com/the-unveiling

About Eddy Mann
Eddy Mann is an Award-winning, Chart-topping Christian singer-songwriter known for his thoughtful lyrics, scripture-rooted songwriting, and unwavering commitment to faith-based storytelling. With a career spanning decades, Mann continues to create music that invites reflection, worship, and spiritual depth.

Harry Kappen Crosses Oceans and Emotional Borders on Powerful New LP After the Crossing, Featuring Thought-Provoking Single “Balance”

Michael Stover
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Harry Kappen Crosses Oceans and Emotional Borders on Powerful New LP After the Crossing, Featuring Thought-Provoking Single “Balance”

MEXICO CITY, MX – Internationally recognized singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Harry Kappen unveils his deeply personal and socially reflective new album, After the Crossing, available March 3, 2026. The 10-track LP is anchored by the compelling lead single, “Balance,” a timely anthem calling for unity and understanding in an increasingly polarized world.

After the Crossing marks a significant artistic and personal milestone for Kappen. The album is his first full-length release since relocating from Europe to Mexico, a life-changing journey that inspired much of the record’s emotional depth and thematic exploration. Written, performed, and produced entirely by Kappen, the project highlights his signature ability to blend introspective storytelling with dynamic, genre-blending musical arrangements.

The album’s lead single, “Balance,” addresses the growing divide across political, social, and cultural landscapes. Through poignant lyrics and atmospheric instrumentation, Kappen advocates for dialogue, compassion, and the often-overlooked middle ground between extremes. The track captures the album’s overarching message: embracing nuance in a world that often demands absolutes.

Born in Groningen in the Netherlands, Harry Kappen has built a diverse career spanning performance, production, and therapy. Early in his career, he created music for Dutch radio and television while performing with numerous rock bands across Europe. Later, he pursued studies in music therapy, dedicating more than two decades to youth care and serving as a lecturer in an international master’s program. Today, Kappen continues his therapy work on a smaller scale in Mexico City while focusing heavily on his expanding music career.

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After the Crossing is Kappen’s fifth album since the global pandemic, following the releases of Escape, Time Will Tell, and Four. His work has earned widespread recognition, including an Elite Music Award for Songwriter of the Year, along with nominations from the ISSA Awards, Josie Music Awards, and IMN Music Awards. His music continues to generate strong global streaming engagement and critical acclaim.

Musical advisory contributions on the album were provided by Jeroen Goeijers and Koop Hofman, with additional vocal contributions from Danna Gomez on “Good Samaritans.” All songs, music, and instrumentation were performed by Kappen, further showcasing his remarkable versatility as a multi-instrumentalist and producer.

With After the Crossing, Harry Kappen delivers a moving, thought-provoking collection of songs that reflects both a physical journey across continents and a deeply emotional crossing into new creative and personal territory.

MTS Management Group Celebrates Multiple Wins at the 2025 Independent Music Network Awards

Michael Stover
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MTS Management Group Celebrates Multiple Wins at the 2025 Independent Music Network Awards

PITTSBURGH, PA — MTS Management Group proudly announces an extraordinary showing at the 2025 Independent Music Network (IMN) Awards, with several artists and projects affiliated with MTS earning top honors across multiple categories. The prestigious awards highlight excellence among independent artists and industry professionals worldwide, reinforcing MTS Management Group and MTS Records as leaders in the global independent music community.

Among the 2025 IMN Mainstream Awards winners, acclaimed artist Harry Kappen captured Favorite Impact Artist, recognizing his ability to deliver meaningful, thought-provoking music that resonates deeply with audiences. Albany, NY alt-rock/pop trio The Perfect Storm earned Favorite Group or Duo, continuing their momentum as one of the most exciting rising acts in the independent rock scene.

In the IMN Country Awards categories, country folk singer-songwriter Ken Holt was named Country Fan Favorite, celebrating his authentic sound and devoted fanbase. Rising country act Midnight Sky secured Favorite Duo or Band, further cementing their reputation for heartfelt songs and dynamic musical productions. Additionally, Americana and country artist Jeremy Parsons earned Favorite Impact Artist, honoring his storytelling and emotional connection with listeners.

Adding to the celebration, MTS artist, Dust & Grace received Inspirational Song of the Year honors for their uplifting and faith-driven single, “Hallelujah,” penned by MTS President, Michael Stover. The song’s powerful message of gratitude, hope, and spiritual reflection has made it a standout release among inspirational music audiences worldwide.

Further solidifying its industry leadership, MTS Records was named Record Label of the Year, recognizing its continued dedication to artist development, global promotion, and consistent chart success across multiple genres.

“These awards are a testament to the incredible talent and dedication of our artists, as well as the tireless efforts of our team and industry partners,” said Stover. “We are honored to represent such passionate and hardworking musicians and grateful to the Independent Music Network for recognizing independent music excellence.”

ABOUT MTS MANAGEMENT GROUP: Founded in 2010 by award-winning songwriter, musician, and producer Michael Stover, MTS Management Group and MTS Records have grown into influential forces in the independent music industry. With more than 30 years of experience, Stover is a graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, specializing in Music and Video Business. His diverse background includes roles in retail music management, DJing, songwriting, performance, production, and artist development. A two-time Billboard Magazine songwriting contest winner, Stover is also an accomplished chart-topping producer and award-winning manager, publicist, promoter, and label executive.

Under Stover’s leadership, MTS Records has released more than 100 Top 40 New Music Weekly country chart singles, including fifteen #1 hits, while also promoting over 100 Top 40 iTunes chart singles, including more than 40 #1s. The label has achieved multiple Billboard Magazine Top 10 chart placements and has supported artists and events across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Australia, and Sweden. Stover’s industry expertise has been featured in Hypebot, Music Think Tank, and Fair Play Country Music, and he has earned Hermes Creative and dotComm Awards for excellence in marketing and communications. For more information about MTS Management Group and MTS Records, visit www.mtsmanagementgroup.com.

ABOUT INDEPENDENT MUSIC NETWORK: The Independent Music Network continues its mission to “level the playing field” by providing independent artists and bands with expanded opportunities for exposure through an extensive network of commercial and satellite radio programming across Mainstream and Country formats. By amplifying independent voices, IMN is helping reshape the modern music landscape. For more information, visit www.independentmusicnetwork.com.

 

 

Elvira Kalnik Unwraps Romantic New Single & Video “It’s Valentine” on February 10, 2026

Michael Stover
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Elvira Kalnik Unwraps Romantic New Single & Video “It’s Valentine” on February 10, 2026

NEWARK, NJ — U.S.-based, European-born multimedia artist Elvira Kalnik ushers in the season of love with the release of her new single “It’s Valentine,” arriving February 10, 2026, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Blending shimmering electronic pop with heartfelt romantic sentiment, the track is accompanied by an official music video that brings Elvira’s signature visual flair and fashion-forward storytelling to life.

Driven by warm melodies, playful nostalgia, and a chorus that feels tailor-made for winter nights and shared moments, “It’s Valentine” captures the emotional push and pull of love—gratitude, longing, intimacy, and the desire for something deeper. With lyrics that move from throwback memories to present-day vulnerability, the song is both cozy and candid, inviting listeners to lean in a little closer.

The official video amplifies the song’s romantic tone with cinematic visuals and stylized aesthetics, continuing Elvira Kalnik’s reputation for merging music, fashion, and narrative into a cohesive artistic experience.

 

Based in the U.S. and originally from Europe, Elvira Kalnik is a multi-talented artist with a classical background who seamlessly fuses electronic music with theatrical visuals, fashion, and storytelling. A singer, songwriter, model, music and video producer, actor, and fashion designer, she released her first album before the age of 15 and quickly became known for her fearless experimentation—at times blending operatic vocals with modern electronic and jungle-inspired beats.

Her music and videos, including “Dreams Come True,” “Blind Love,” “NORD DOLL,” “StarDance,” and “Water Knows,” have earned international festival awards and official selections across Europe and the United States, with multiple projects receiving Best Music Video and Best Experimental Film honors. Elvira Kalnik’s releases have also charted on independent and international digital music charts, gaining traction on Spotify, iTunes, and electronic-pop playlists worldwide.

In 2024, she performed “Dreams Come True” at the United Nations Humanitarian Gala in New York, where she was presented with the Presidential Award for Outstanding Leadership and Community Impact, further cementing her role as both an artist and cultural ambassador.With “It’s Valentine,” Elvira Kalnik continues her evolution as a genre-defying creator—offering a romantic, visually striking anthem that celebrates love, warmth, and emotional connection in the heart of winter.  www.elvirakalnik.com

 

Friday the 13th Gets Lucky: Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Pam Ross Drops New Album and Feel-Good Single

Michael Stover
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Friday the 13th Gets Lucky: Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Pam Ross Drops New Album and Feel-Good Single

FUQUAY VARINA, NC – Americana music fans have reason to celebrate this Friday the 13th, as award-winning singer-songwriter Pam Ross delivers a double dose of new music with the release of her highly anticipated sophomore album, Outside The Box, and her uplifting new single, “Say It Two Times,” both arriving February 13th.

“Say It Two Times” showcases Ross’ signature blend of heartfelt storytelling and infectious, feel-good country energy. Written as a joyful tribute to love’s power to transform everyday life, the song captures the warmth of shared routines, family moments, and the reassurance that comes from hearing those three powerful words more than once.

“I wanted to write a happy love song about realizing how someone has changed your life and made it better,” Ross explains. “It’s about appreciating what you’ve got and recognizing how good things really are. I just wanted an upbeat, happy song. It was originally meant for my first album, but I decided to do some lyrical rewriting at the last minute and held onto it until it felt just right.”

The new single is featured on Ross’ second full-length album, Outside The Box, a seven-song collection that highlights her growth as both a songwriter and artist. The album blends contemporary country, storytelling-driven ballads, and upbeat anthems that reflect Ross’ authenticity and creative independence.

Outside The Box Track Listing:
Doublewide
Kansas
Tonight
Have a Good Time
Crazy Ride
Reading Your Text
Say It Two Times

Ross continues to build momentum as one of independent music’s rising voices. Known for her relatable songwriting and confident vocal delivery, she has earned multiple industry awards and nominations while achieving consistent success on both U.S. and international charts. Several songs from Outside The Box have already made waves overseas, earning multiple Top 10 placements on the UK iTunes Country Chart, further solidifying her expanding global fanbase.

Based in North Carolina, Ross brings authenticity and lived experience into every song she writes. Her music resonates with audiences through honest storytelling, memorable melodies, and themes centered around love, resilience, and finding joy in everyday life. Her growing catalog has earned airplay, streaming success, and recognition from independent music organizations and radio programmers worldwide.

With the release of Outside The Box and “Say It Two Times,” Pam Ross proves that sometimes breaking the rules—and releasing music on Friday the 13th—can be the luckiest move of all.

For more information on Pam Ross, please visit http://www.pamrossmusic.com. 

CELLO Releases Deeply Personal New LP “Singing to Serpents” March 1; Celebrates with Free Pittsburgh Album Release Party March 12

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CELLO Releases Deeply Personal New LP “Singing to Serpents” March 1; Celebrates with Free Pittsburgh Album Release Party March 12

PITTSBURGH, PA – Genre-defying singer-songwriter, poet, and performer Cello (Marcello Valletta) will release his powerful new LP, Singing to Serpents, on March 1, 2026, marking a bold artistic statement rooted in vulnerability, introspection, and emotional truth. To celebrate the release, Cello will host a FREE album release party and live performance at Spirit, located at 242 51st St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201, on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET (doors open at 6:30 PM). For additional event information, call 412-586-4441.

Singing to Serpents is a genre-fluid, deeply personal body of work that showcases Cello’s unique ability to blur the lines between music, spoken word, and emotional storytelling. Drawing inspiration from personal mythology and life’s most vulnerable moments, the album invites listeners into a sonic landscape where each song serves as both confession and catharsis.

A seasoned actor and published poet, Marcello Valletta has long used storytelling as a creative and personal outlet. Under the name Cello, he transforms lived experience into evocative music that balances raw emotion with artistic sophistication. The new album continues that tradition, offering nine tracks that explore themes of transformation, faith, emotional struggle, healing, and personal growth. Rather than offering tidy conclusions, Singing to Serpents embraces honesty and connection, allowing listeners to find their own meaning within the music.

Track Listing – Singing to Serpents

  1. Stay Here
  2. Elevate
  3. Sucks to Be Used
  4. Full Moon
  5. So Long
  6. Cravings
  7. Pray
  8. Faith
  9. Sleeping

The album release party promises an immersive evening of live performance, community connection, and celebration of artistic authenticity. Known for creating intimate, emotionally charged performances, Cello’s live shows invite audiences into an interactive and deeply personal musical experience.

Singing to Serpents will be available on major streaming platforms beginning March 1, 2026.

About Cello (Marcello Valletta)

Cello is a singer-songwriter, poet, and performer whose work transcends traditional genre boundaries. A seasoned actor and published poet, Valletta channels his passion for storytelling into music that resonates with emotional honesty and artistic depth. His work merges introspection with dynamic sonic textures, offering listeners an immersive experience that feels both intimate and universal. With Singing to Serpents, Cello continues to explore themes of identity, healing, and spiritual transformation through music that is fearless, vulnerable, and deeply human. For more information about Cello and his music, visit: https://www.musicbycello.com/

DISCO WITH A WINK, PROTEST WITH A PULSE!

Cherine Abulwafa
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DISCO WITH A WINK, PROTEST WITH A PULSE!

From South East London, Deptford Sound Collective arrive with a track that glitters like Eurovision pop but speaks with the urgency of a protest chant. Give Me. Give Me. Give Me, I Want It All, is bold, deliberately commercial, and unapologetically theatrical; yet beneath its glossy dance surface lies a sharper cultural commentary.

At first contact, the song feels like a playful resurrection of 1980s disco. A firm four-on-the-floor pulse anchors the track, steady and confident, designed for dancefloors, playlists, and TikTok loops alike. The kick drum drives forward without aggression, while claps and percussive accents lift the groove with buoyancy rather than force. Nothing feels rushed. The rhythm is controlled, almost strategic, allowing the vocals and synth palette to take centre stage.

And the synths shimmer. Bright, slightly exaggerated tones nod to retro disco aesthetics without slipping into parody for parody’s sake. Chord stabs glide in and out with elastic charm, melodic hooks settle quickly into memory, and the production remains clean and modern. It is glossy, yes, but intentionally so. The polish becomes part of the message: accessibility is not compromise; it is amplification.

The track leans into repetition as a communal device. The chant-like phrasing invites participation rather than passive listening. “Give Me. Give Me. Give Me…” loops with purpose, echoing the structure of classic protest songs that build power through collective voice. The delivery feels open and inclusive, almost like a rally disguised as a disco.

What gives the track its edge is the friction between tone and subject. Written as a satirical yet pointed message to Donald Trump, the song addresses contemporary anxieties around civil liberties, marginalised communities, and political division. Humour becomes a tool, not a distraction. The parody framing softens the entry point, but the underlying intention remains serious: solidarity, visibility, resistance.

The Valentine’s Day release during LGBTQ History Month sharpens this contrast even further. Love here is not sentimental decoration; it is positioned as action. In a cultural moment marked by polarised narratives and chart-topping controversy, Deptford Sound Collective deliberately choose a different frequency: love over hate, dance over despair.

The accompanying visual element reportedly amplifies the satire, using pop iconography and playful mirroring to underline the song’s message. Yet even without the video, the track stands independently as a piece of high-gloss vocal dance music engineered for crossover appeal. It is remix-ready, challenge-ready, and designed for circulation. That strategy feels intentional, a recognition that protest in 2026 must travel through algorithms as much as through streets.

What ultimately makes Give Me. Give Me. Give Me, I Want It All compelling is its clarity of purpose. It understands the mechanics of commercial pop: hook, repetition, danceability, and uses them as a delivery system for commentary rather than as empty spectacle. It is entertainment with intent.

Deptford Sound Collective demonstrate that contemporary dance music can be immediate and reflective at the same time. The track radiates colour, humour, and Eurovision-scale energy, but it refuses to flatten its message. In a world where noise often drowns nuance, this release chooses to glitter loudly, and mean it.

For a debut single, it is confident, strategic, and culturally aware; and if this is only the beginning, London’s collective may well prove that sometimes the most effective protest wears sequins and a smile!

AN ANATOMY OF WANT!

Cherine Abulwafa
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AN ANATOMY OF WANT!

Nothing about Cannibalism: Rituals of Desire (Cannibals) rushes to meet the listener halfway. The track advances slowly, almost clinically, as if mapping a terrain rather than performing within it. In this collaboration, Lylantz and Cassandra Fowler approach hip-hop and trap as a site of examination, testing how far desire can be stretched before it mutates into discipline.

Rather than chasing immediacy, the song unfolds patiently. The production is dense yet restrained, carrying a cinematic weight that feels less engineered for impact and more for immersion. Beats pulse like a controlled heartbeat, leaving room for atmosphere to do its work. Silence, space, and repetition become as important as rhythm, giving the track a sense of internal architecture; something built, not merely performed.

Thematically, desire is dissected rather than dramatized. Hunger here isn’t metaphorical excess; it’s a driving mechanism. The track frames consumption of emotion, experience, even other people’s energy, as a process of refinement. Pain isn’t resolved or redeemed; it’s repurposed. What emerges is a narrative that treats transformation as labor, not revelation, and power as something learned through endurance rather than spectacle.

What distinguishes this release is the unity of vision behind it. There’s no sense of separate roles or competing perspectives. Instead, the collaboration feels sealed: voices moving in parallel, reinforcing the same internal logic. The darkness isn’t theatrical; it’s domestic, ritualized, lived with. That intimacy gives the song its unsettling calm.

As the track closes, Cannibalism: Rituals of Desire (Cannibals) leaves behind a residue rather than a climax. It doesn’t aim to satisfy; it aims to sharpen. In doing so, Lylantz and Cassandra Fowler position the song as both artifact and method; a study of wanting, stripped down to its mechanics, and set loose without apology!

If I Could Turn Back Time by Constell8tion

Abdelrahman Khaled
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If I Could Turn Back Time by Constell8tion

Busan-based virtual idol group Constell8tion dropped this solo single, “If I Could Turn Back Time” from their main vocalist, Changxiao, on February 6th, the second release in their ongoing ‘Year Of Constell8tion‘ campaign. Changxiao is the virtual group’s quieter, more introverted presence, rooted in traditional Chinese instruments like the Guqin and Guzheng, and this track strips all of that away in favor of a bare piano ballad. The accompanying music video reframes what initially sounds like a breakup song into something heavier: a man surviving a car accident and waking up without his wife, the lyrics about “giving up his future” suddenly meaning something entirely different.

The piano arrangement is minimal by design, and it works. The production gets out of the way and lets the vocal performance carry everything, moving from a breathy, restrained lower register in the verses to a full head voice climax that lands with the kind of desperation the story calls for. As an AI vocal performance, it handles the dynamic range competently, and the emotional arc is clearly mapped out. The irony of using a virtual vocalist to tell a story about deeply human grief is present, but the production choices are deliberate enough that the intent reads clearly regardless.

Virtual idol projects live or die on whether they can make you feel something beyond the novelty of the format, and Constell8tion makes a genuine attempt at that. Whether it lands will depend on how much weight you’re willing to extend to an AI’s performance on material this emotionally heavy. But as a piece of production and visual storytelling, “If I Could Turn Back Time” is better than most of what the genre typically offers.

Kameli by Sameli

Abdelrahman Khaled
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Kameli by Sameli

Sameli is a versatile artist from Helsinki, Finland, who typically creates folk-rock-esque music with warm textures and catchy hooks. This time, however, he released a fun experiment with the song “Kameli”. The song started out as a fun jingle to be used on his YouTube channel, but as with most experiments, the process of going through with it revealed a new and interesting sound for him, with electronic textures blending with the simple yet effective hooks he writes on electric guitar.

The result of this experimentation is a breath of fresh air to listen to because Sameli is just trying to put things together and making creative decisions based on what he believes sounds good at the moment, with no experience with electronic sounds, which naturally results in this exploratory sound that is interesting to listen to. The soundscape here is unique precisely because it is new territory for an already established artist. I’m particularly fond of how the song winds down halfway and builds back up. The blend of real bass and electric guitar performances with the almost overtly digital synthwave textures is fun to listen to, and the drums take a back seat to leave more space for the ethereal feel of those airy textures.

There’s also a backstory worth mentioning. “Kameli” translates to camel, and the name started as a playground taunt directed at Sameli as a kid. The jingle was originally just a bit of fun with his own name, but the camel metaphor eventually took on a life of its own, representing endurance and quiet strength. He even took a trip to Cairo and rode a camel to the pyramids to lean into it. It’s a small detail, but it adds something to the song knowing it came from that place. What started as a joke turned into one of the more genuinely interesting tracks he’s put out.

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