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Burbank, Calif.’s jazz-pop-folk duo, The Likes of Us, has been building a name for themselves in the L.A. music scene for the past few years. From recently releasing their latest album, Time Traveler (2014), to creating their own music space to showcase their and other L.A. bands’ efforts, the two musicians have worked hard to hone and establish their distinct sound. In addition to several licensing deals and a large social media following, the effort has resulted in their featured track on WiFi PR Group’s compilation, Indie Anthems Vol. 6.

Since the age of 11, vocalist and acoustic guitarist Thanai Phornphong has been attached to his guitar and immersed himself in music ever since, building the foundation for the successful and award-winning music career he now enjoys. This summer, his song, “You Never Know,” will be featured on WiFi PR Group’s upcoming compilation, Indie Anthems Vol. 6, and he plans to release his latest single, “Ocean.”

Denver based music label C.O.ID (COLLECTIVID) has released the first single and music video from its debut album project Code Red featuring emerging Colorado hip hop artists Black Prez and H*Wood; Their first collaborative effort “That 303” pays homage to their hometown city of Denver. The new track is now available on iTunes.

Live musicians offer an unforgettable and one of a kind experience to their fans, but the art of creating a live experience has a lot to do with the science of sound. One of the biggest difficulties in fashioning that experience is in getting the right sound for the audience while allowing the individual artists in a band to hear their own instruments and audio so they can monitor their contributions. This balance is extremely difficult to strike, but it has now been made easier than ever thanks to a creation from Posse Audio, which allows users to set their individual sound levels without the disadvantages of traditional floor monitors and sound checks. PosseAudio.com has now launched a fun video on their homepage highlighting the features of their audio monitor mixer.

Nemo Mettler is a 15 year old from Swizerland. He has already mastered the violin, the drums and the piano. Now he is looking to start his own production company in the hopes to be able to preform in front of a live audience.

When it comes to learning how to play the piano, my-piano-lessons.com have been hailed as the leading online piano course, with over 3,000 students under their belts. The course, which brings expert tuition without the high cost of a private tutor, has become the most affordable way to learn to play the piano or keyboard.

With her debut album "In the Beginning" fresh out the oven, Chantil is a game-changer with the potential to change the meaning of the phrase "play like a girl." In a day and age where originality is as scarce as fair politics; Chantil truly is a shining star radiating creativity, talent, and depth.

Talk Stream Live (TSL) is one of the leading platforms for listening to streaming radio online. Talk Stream Live strives to provide its listeners with live talk radio programs while on the go. Glenn Beck is a prominent figure in talk radio and streaming media, and has recently risen to rank as the third most listened to host on Talk Stream Live. The website features a quarterly ranking from listeners who have engaged in various programs, and with his daily broadcast and his extensive reach, Beck has produced a share of 7.2.

Absurd Psychology: Straight Talk Without All The Bull hosted by Dr. Gary Bell is a unique, witty and insightful NEW Psychological Internet Radio Show officially launched June 9th on the VoiceAmerica Network via the Empowerment channel. It can be heard every Monday beginning June 9th at 9am and 9pm PT on http://www.voiceamerica.com/channel/251/voiceamerica-empowerment .

Voice America Talk Radio Network, Internet broadcasting pioneer, producing and syndicating online audio and video, today announced that Professor Rajiv Khanna QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute Australia will join Grace Gawler host of Navigating the Cancer Maze program on the VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel (http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2125/navigating-the-cancer-maze) Friday, June 13, 2014 at 12 noon Pacific Time.

Join The Green Smoothie Girl, author of 14 cookbooks including the bestseller The Green Smoothies Diet as she and Be Well Bites Host Jamie Relei dish on the secrets to wellness that Openshaw offers up in her course 12 Steps to Whole Foods and her latest book “How To Eat Right In The Real World”.

“WEST COAST MUSIC INDUSTRY HONORS” is honoring music history. By recognizing those in the West Coast Music Industry that have made significant impacts in music and the lives of others through their work and actions.

Best selling author and Oprah’s Ambassador of Hope, Marala Scott and her daughter, Alyssa Curry, will appear on Fi Mazanke’s Direct Connect Empowerment with Fi radio show on the Voice America Network. Marala and Alyssa’s live interview can be heard on Tuesday, June 10 at 1:00 CST at www.voiceamerica.com/ Fi Mazanke is a Leadership Coach and International Radio Show host who has coached thousands of people to empower them over the past fourteen years.

Studio Killers is a band like no other, combining a hard-driving sound with innovative audiovisual effects that excite and amaze. To date, most of their outrageous performances have only been seen on-line but they are taking their show on the road this summer and are hoping to extend the tour into 2015.

For the last 5 years, Marcus and Sheila Gillette have been sharing the ideas of THEO with people worldwide to help inform, inspire, and empower them. On Tuesday June 17, 2014 we’d like to take a step back and talk about the topic of milestones as we celebrate our 5th anniversary with VoiceAmerica Talk Radio. Not only will the show discuss the ability to identify your milestones as they’re happening, but it’s also going to focus on the listeners and what they have done for this show.

Aaron Bozwell, a country singer-songwriter from Hendersonville, Tenn., has it all – almost.

Some times the worst environments can produce the most talented artists. Case in point fast rising West Coast hip-hop star Yung We$t, who is doing everything possible to put Los Angeles hip-hop back on the map. Hard. His single “Bang Out” is being released June 10th on iTunes by LAB Records and the anticipation has fans on edge waiting. Many are betting that We$t's rapid fire flow is set to become part of mainstream music culture fast. “Bang Out” is just the beginning.

With a compelling sound that is akin to artists such as Bright Eyes, Arcade Fire and MGMT, indie rock band Oh My Land, out of Paso Robles, Calif., have carved a niche in the local indie scene with several recordings and a slew of live performances in their home state. The group is now poised to release a video for their latest single “Orion (Bloodstream),” which will also be featured on WiFi PR Group’s Indie Anthems Vol. 6, and they will be releasing their next full-length album, Our Love Is Dead, this summer.

Looking for a breath of fresh air that stands out in the crowded, overproduced pop scene? Los Angeles indie darlings The Controversy are a dazzling duo who have produced a delicate, emotive sound that can be compared to the likes of Fiona Apple, Radiohead, Kent, Portishead and PJ Harvey. After seeing great successes and awards following the release of their debut album, Real, The Controversy are now prepared to release their second album, Don’t Count on Me, and have one of their tracks showcased on WiFi PR Group’s Indie Anthems Vol. 6.

As a Taiwanese American artist and songwriter, Reston, Va., native Nate Tao stands out in the pop world. Having emerged from a home where both parents are deaf, he has created a world of music all around him. Most recently, his self-titled debut EP was nominated for an Independent Music Award, and his track “Sugar and Spice” will be featured on WiFi PR Group’s upcoming compilation, Indie Anthems Vol. 6.

Rock music has been a prevalent genre since its inception, and no indie compilation would be complete without a handful of promising rock artists. WiFi PR Group’s Indie Anthems Vol. 5 is no exception, and the album features several different rock and alt-rock groups for music fans’ listening pleasure.

At times relaxed, atmospheric music that gently washes over listeners and other times upbeat, impassioned anthems that get them moving, Feather Beds has found a niche that connects with listeners on many different levels and suits a variety of musical moods. Music lovers can finally get a complete picture of this complex sound when his debut album, The Skeletal System, is released this coming fall. In the meantime, the album’s first single, “Walter” will be released this summer following its inclusion on WiFi PR Group’s Indie Anthems Vol. 5 compilation, released in April.

Los Angeles may not be known for its country rock stars, but Scotty “Boy” McCoy has embraced his southern roots to create his own niche in this buzzing music community. By blending both his Tennessee roots and his current West Coast locale, his single “California Cowgirls” was born, and the track will be featured on WiFi PR Group’s upcoming compilation, Indie Anthems Vol. 6.

For having been together for less than a year, Sarasota, Fla., fusion group Ari and the Alibis have already begun making waves in their Tampa Bay indie music scene and carry the potential to spread their music far beyond state lines. Sporting a sound most often compared to Chicago, Tedeschi Trucks and Squirrel Nut Zippers, this musical outreach will begin when their track, “Bon Appetit,” is featured on WiFi PR Group’s upcoming compilation, Indie Anthems Vol. 6.

There’s a delicate sweetness about Natalie Major and her soft, impassioned voice as it overlays simple, driving pop melodies. She creates a sound that exudes a dreaminess and fervor that can be felt in her originals and covers alike. This sound will come forth on her upcoming EP, Little Mockingbird, set to release this summer alongside her first single, “The Rescue.”