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Wishing you a very successful new month!” BWD Magazine • www.bwdmagazine.com • 3 BARRIE ROSE part from Barrie Rose’s regenera- What are others saying about her latest album? tive solo song-writing trips to New Mexico and her Echo Park Blahblahblahscience says the track is “a strong studio apartment, the heart of surprise and features a unique blend of sounds that A Barrie remains its communal art- deserves attention. Do not sleep on Barrie Rose.” istry. With the help of an eclectic array of L.A. musicians, Barrie and producer Adam Samuel Hello Giggles says “1 plus 1” “nails the sensation of Goldman set out to create the perfect electro-pop looking at someone, wordlessly exchanging a lived album. The fruit of their collaboration is undeni- history, and then moving past it for the better” and able; the songs are pure musical synesthesia, is “a perfectly cathartic breakup song.” using different instruments as colors. Upon this beautiful sonic tapestry, Barrie Rose explores the Popular TV loves Barrie’s video for “Naked Dream,” complexities of emotions and experiences faced saying “Barrie has created a Barbie dream world we in daily life. want to live in” and “Barrie Rose makes avant-garde electro-pop that’s just so damn catchy.” Close out your week with Barrie Rose’s new single “Laffy Taffy”! With a pounding backbeat, throbbing Drunken Werewolf says “Naked Dream” has “All synths and a touch of harp, “Laffy Taffy” centers the makings of a chart-topping success,” combining around an undeniable hook. Beneath this sugary a “CocoRosie-inspired penchant for experiment- exterior, Barrie is pressured to relinquish youth for ing with sound, the cute addictive quality of Alex a normative and practical lifestyle. Instead of giv- Winston, and the leftfield wandering of Gunakadeit.” ing in, “Laffy Taffy” resolves with Barrie’s unwaver- ing commitment to her artistic aspirations. Contact Information “Laffy Taffy” out now, so feel free to post! The Website: Soundcloud.com/BarrieIsQueen track as well as previous singles “1 plus 1” and Twitter: @BarrieRose9 “Naked Dream” are from Barrie Rose’s latest album: Facebook: BarrieRoseMusic “Dreamz Come True and Love Is Real”. Instagram: BarrieRose Photography Credit: Miriam Brummel All Rights Reserved 4 • BWD Magazine • www.bwdmagazine.com CHARly COLE harly Cole may have grown up far from the birth- Drawing from her life experiences, Charly’s forthcoming album place of country music, but Charly sets out to “Gotcha” tells stories that everyone can relate to. She believes that inspire others through lessons she has learned. the album shows young women everywhere to know their power C Charly’s song ‘Everybody’s Pretty When They’re 18’ is and stand tall, to be who they want to be. The album is produced the perfect example of those elements. and arranged by Chris Rodriguez and Ann Bailey. The album, just released in April, will cement Charly’s arrival in the industry. Born and raised in Germany, in a small town outside of Frankfurt, Charly did not always know she wanted to be a musician, but she In addition to her music career, Charly supports the Philip Julius knew music would always be part of her life. Growing up, she was Foundation. It was created in honor of her bother and to support fascinated by the music her father would play and sing to her. She handicapped children. Charly also wants to create an organization had to know their meaning and how to create something that made that creates animal shelters across the globe. people feel a range of emotions. Apart from music, Charly likes to explore the outdoors and ride Charly’s first break came when she appeared on Germany’s ‘Best horses. Voice Of The Young Singer’. After her success on the show, she knew the only way to continue her musical career was to move to Charly currently resides in Los Angeles. America. At the age of 16, Charly moved to Los Angeles by herself. She had to Contact Information chase her dream of becoming a musician, ignoring any fears. Charly worked with many talented people to develop her sound and get Website: CharlyCole.com her to where she is now – on the verge of breaking out. Twitter: @WeHeartCharly Facebook: WeHeartCharly Influenced by the singer-songwriter greats, Charly sets out to cre- Instagram: WeHeartCharly ate songs that inspire each and every person. Described as “country PR/Management: pop”, Charly draws elements from her favorite artists – Dolly Parton, www.mlcartistdevelopment.com Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette and Shania Twain. Her feel-good lyr- ics are not only catchy, they are easy to relate to and never fail to make you smile. All Rights Reserved BWD Magazine • www.bwdmagazine.com • 5 CHRIS PERKINS ntroducing the Bay Area’s own Hip Hop Artist combines an unusual blend of street flow with head banging “Chris Perkins.” Chris, formerly known as Vitamin C, grooves in such a way where all ages can enjoy. I a Motown/Mojazz Recording Artist, emerged on the secular music scene over 15 years ago working “The Real You Shines Offstage” Smooth Hip Hop/R&B style music with Hip Hop Jazz recording artist J-Spencer, Times under powerful positive lyrics with a delivery that demands atten- 3, Dina D, Ben B Hard and many other rap artists and musicians. tion are the make-up of Chris Perkins’ senior project “OFFSTAGE”. A positive rapper with a positive lyrical message reaching the neigh- Born and raised in Oakland CA., Chris estab- borhoods and taking no short cuts to do it. lished himself in the music industry as a rapper turned producer/writer who lived life “on stage”. Contact Information: Today he is one of only a few Hip Hop artists Website: www.ChrisPerkinsOffStage.com dedicated to changing lives and changing the Twitter: @CPOffStage mindset of our newer generation. Instagram: CPOffStage Facebook: Chris-Perkins-1697313103871012 Believing that there is power in the tongue, itunes.apple.com/us/album/offstage/id1073790647 Chris turned his negative rap style into a posi- tive lifestyle in an effort to give back some of what he may have taken during his negative reign in the industry. “Offstage” takes you on a positive Hip Hop journey beyond the spot- lights. Positive, yet still “Street”. He believes that music was meant to heal, not kill. “Offstage” is a breath of fresh air to the music industry”. This CD All Rights Reserved 6 • BWD Magazine • www.bwdmagazine.com MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS 8 Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas out the certificate online, then order the fancier version framed or unframed through snail mail. 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