The 21st artist interview would take place in Seattle, with Racoma, an indie-rock band who were 1 of 3 artist recommendations provided by Sofar Sounds, a global community that fosters and facilities intimate live concerts across the world. The other two artist interviews that came from Sofar Sounds recommendations was the 24th artist interview in Nevada, and the 38th artist interview in South Carolina. 

Not only does April Oneill have an amazing voice, that can pretty much go over any style of music which you can here on her Soundcloud, after winning the Hip Hop Music Producter Battle at the 2017 ASCAP #ICreateMusic EXPO, folks are now hip that her music production is also PURE FIRE. With a really good solid project already on iTunes, stay tuned for more work by April Oneill. Listen below.  

instagram : @apriloneill__

snapchat: oneillstickup

twitter: @apriloneill__

Bio: Nick Deutsch (born December 8th, 1986) is a New York based piano playing indie pop Singer/Songwriter originally from Wilmette Illinois. Jazz arranging and Harmony brought Nick to New York University where he met and became friends with Tina Shafer, CEO of the New York Songwriter’s Circle (has worked with Avril Lavigne, Taylor Swift, Vanessa Carlton, Gavin Degraw, Norah Jones). Her support and guidance led Nick to booking shows at CBGB’s, The Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, Café Vivaldi, Ella Lounge and working with producer Joey Auch. He has shared the stage with established singer-songwriters Ian Axle, (Great Big World) Rob Mathes, Lizanne Knott, Andrew Fortier, Ari Zizzo and Jillette Johnson as well as recorded with American Idol’s finalist Marissa Pontecorvo.

Songs off his EP's Crazy Ride and Heart Saver have led to nominations for Best Pop Male Vocal (2013 IMEA Awards), The Great American Song (2013 POP Category) and featured interviews with Pop Vulture Magazine, Apple Inc., the Huffington Post and Buzzfeed. Nick was also the recipient of a 2011 Philadelphia Songwriter's Project Award, a 2011 New York Songwriter's Circle Award, a 2014 American Songwriter’s Award Nomination, a 2014 International Songwriter’s Contest award, 5 UK songwriting semi-finalist nominations, a 2014 ISC award, and an International Vocalist Runner Up Nomination.   His lyrics (Crazy Ride) have also won nominations and been printed in the nationally published American Songwriter magazine in May of 2014. Additionally his music has been featured on Nickelodeon and more. 

www.nickdeutschmusic.com

Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/nickdeutschmusic 

Twitter: www.twitter.com/nick_deutsch

Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickdeutschmusic

If you appreciate good music, a soulful voice, an acoustic sound — your definitely going to like this guy.  Reigning out of Portland, Oregon, Craig Irby Jr. takes us away from the electronic loops, and into his rabbit hole of good vibes.  From staying hip to his social media, based off of a few shares of his open mic performances, it looks like he’s about to drop an upcoming project.  

In the meantime, Craig Irby Jr. has graced us with this organic and harmonious jazzy original, collaboration with Andrew Jones on the bass, and Andy Rayborn on the clarinet.  Multi-talented Craig Irby Jr. was on everything else — percussion, acoustic guitar, vocals and lyrics; recorded at Anjuna Studios with Slater Swan and Mercury Mastering.  Listen and stay tuned for more of his uplifting sound.

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Listen to him lead his school's vocal group