Katie Ekin’s music reflects the laid back, happy style of the small town where she grew up in Santa Cruz, CA. Bursting on the music scene with the beautiful sounds of her new EP, Caught Up in You, Katie puts poetry to music in the six songs offered. Some are playful, some have lingering melodies, but each one compliments her extraordinary voice and individual style.Mature well beyond her youthful years, this pop-folk-Indie artist’s own life experiences contribute to her songwriting style: “Songwriting isn’t just my passion, it’s my lifestyle. My days revolve around a melody and my guitar - it’s like my diary,” she adds.Katie grew up listening and watching her father perform in a band and while she’s always had a heart for music, she was too shy in her younger years to show her talent. Thankfully that all changed when she picked up a guitar at age fifteen and wrote her first song. This began a pattern that has led to her having written nearly 200 songs – impressive given the fact she’s only been writing for six years!Represented by KALM Talent Group, this beautiful and gifted 21 year-old has already won ten songwriting awards, including Best Song and Best Performance at the WCS Hollywood competitions. With big dreams and goals to match, we’re sure that Katie’s powerful songwriting, captivating performances, award-winning songs, and that magical sound all her own will ensure her dreams not only become reality, but before too long Katie Ekin will be a household name!
For more information, please visit her website: www.katieekin.com or watch Katie in action at: www.youtube.com/katieekin.
The band Mustard has been nominated for the 2014 AIM (Artists in Music) Awards in the rock category, and voting is now open for fans at http://bit.ly/17xysrm. Bringing energy and passion to the indie music scene, band founder Jack Mustard is optimistic about the success of their album “In the Dark” released in April 2013“I wanted to write meaningful alternative rock music with deep roots,” he says. “But there’s diversity between tracks. Some have a powerful heavy overtone, and others are more poetic, even symphonic.” Tracks from the EP are regularly heard on independent radio around the world, such as Audioburger.com, a London station, and Rockunderground.tv, an American station. A second EP titled “In the Light” will be released in August 2013.Since its inception in 2012, Mustard has generated a global appeal which transcends music genres. “The music speaks for itself,” Mustard continues. “Powerful, earth driven energy that’s provocative in nature. Dynamic riff patterns overlay intense lyrics about life, love, war, power, and death.” Although a new band, the music seems destined to make waves and seat itself in time with great power based rock bands.Occasionally appearing onstage shirtless and in dreadlocks, Mustard’s live performances quickly have fans up and the energy level high. Compelling and forceful, tracks such as “Dark Lit Bar” and “Heaven and Hell” showcase Mustard’s skill as an artist, bringing deep emotions to light. Acoustic sets have a power and charm all their own; Mustard likes to say that even their love songs pack a punch. Mustard is represented by ReTake Talent Search.com, an innovative company dedicated to helping all artists get the recognition they deserve.Mustard’s album is widely available online at www.mustardmusic.net via ITunes. At ReverbNation.com, Mustard donates 50% of the proceeds to CARE, a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty.For more, please visit the website: www.mustardmusic.net.
