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Grammy Nominated Alex
Isley's 'When the City Sleeps' March 20, 2026 via Warner Records (Los Angeles, CA) - Acclaimed singer-songwriter Alex Isley
has announced her major label debut album, "When The City Sleeps" (Free Lunch Records/Warner Records)
March 20, 2026. Ahead of the project, the Grammy Award nominated recording artist leads with her new single "Sweetest
Lullaby." It was released for Valentine's Day. On it Alex explores the wonder of love as she draws listeners
deeper into her sonic universe. "Sweetest Lullaby"
crystallizes the sound Alex has been honing across her fascinating discography over the past decade. Built around a gentle
guitar loop, the new offering feels as intimate as a closely guarded secret ("If you're gonna love then leave/I need
one more melody/Kiss me like a fantasy/I know what it has to be") while Alex's honeyed runs are the star of the show.
The song's irresistible warmth makes every whispered croon resonate so deeply, in a tenderly written way only she could capture.
While Alex Isley's momentum continues to surge,
this year's new music heralds the arrival of her next chapter after last year's critically acclaimed EP, "When."
Since her self-produced debut in 2012, "Love
/ Art Memoirs," Alex's prestige has grown considerably. She was recently nominated for Outstanding Female Artist at the
2026 NAACP Image Awards, standing tall alongside Cardi B, Teyana Taylor, SZA and more who were also up for the nod in the
same category. Alex has consistently delivered show-stopping performances and undeniable melodies, too, proven repeatedly
with solo releases and high-profile collaborations; the latter evidenced by her soul-drenched rendition of "Thank You
For A Lovely Time" with Grammy Award winning legend Raphael Saadiq. As anticipation builds for "When The City Sleeps," "Sweetest Lullaby" is poised
to be another defining moment for an indelible voice in R&B - further cementing Alex's status as a once-in-a-generation
artist. Alex Isley was destined for music. As the
daughter of Ernie Isley (of the legendary group The Isley Brothers), music and perfect pitch was in the Grammy nominated singer/songwriter/producer's
genes, though she was also surrounded by the timeless melodies that her family collectively crafted. However, instead of just
simply following in her family's footsteps, she opted to forge her own path, one that seamlessly blends Soul, R&B, Jazz,
and other dreamy soundscapes. The result is a style all her own. Her critically acclaimed projects like 2012's "Love/Art
Memoirs," along with "The Beauty of Everything" (Parts One and Two), and 2023's "I Left My Heart In Ladera"
with Terrace Martin. Her upcoming EP "When"
is perhaps the most intimate, as Alex is writing in the moment about her journey thus far. The project's smoothly intoxicating
lead single "Hands" echoes that sentiment, adhering to the mantra that the best use of time is being in that moment
with the one you love. From grabbing Grammy nods with Robert Glasper to singing background for Alicia Keys, it seems as though
in many ways, Alex Isley is music's best kept secret. When
The City Sleeps Tracklist:
1. Holding On
2. Ms. Goody Two Shoes
3. Alone
4. Moonlight On Vermont
5. Mic On
6. Westside
7. Chamomile
8. Hands
9. Starry Eyes
10. When The City Sleeps
11. PCH
(feat. Syd)
12. Sweetest Lullabye
13. Fool's Gold
14. Thank You For A Lovely Time
15. Maybe Again # # #
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Grammy Award Winning Keyboardist Michael Mani
Releases 'Night Shift'
(Los Angeles, CA) - Grammy Award winning keyboardist Michael Mani, who earned music's highest honor
for his work with guitar legends Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton, releases solo single "Night Shift."
The track is a hard‑grooving mix of Hip-Hop beats, playful piano lines, and the soulful sax of Ashley J. The "Night
Shift" project is now climbing the charts as the follow-up to Mani's Mediabase #1 single, "Triangles." Four decades into a career that includes discovering and developing
three-time Grammy Award Tori Kelly and singer-actress Becky G, Mani stepped into the spotlight last spring when the sleek,
funky title track to Triangles hit the airwaves. It topped Mediabase, reached #2 on Billboard, and ultimately became Billboard's
#25 single of 2025-earning Mani a Smooth Jazz Network nomination for Breakout Artist of the Year. Released by Baja/TSR Records, "Triangles" is a 15-track collection of
Jazz, R&B, and Funk rooted in the symbolic triangles Mani sees in music, relationships, and faith. For him, melody, rhythm,
and harmony form the three sides that shape every song. With
"Night Shift," Mani continues to build on his momentum, reinforcing his emergence as a contemporary jazz hitmaker
with a full album of potential chart-toppers. After
that session, Mani sent the track to Ashley J, who is based in the Bay Area. February is a prolific month for Mani, as two songs he co-wrote and produced-Kathy Koskins' "Magic
Island" and Tommy Davidson's "Red, Black and Blue"-are being released as singles. Two of Mani's labelmates-guitarist
Nils and bassist Tony Saunders-guest on Triangles. Mani anticipates performing with both artists this summer as he brings
Triangles to the stage. Mani learned his craft in
part by working with three-time Grammy Award winning producer-songwriter Narada Michael Walden (Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey,
Aretha Franklin) and Grammy Award winning producer-songwriter Walter Afanasieff (Mariah Carey, Kenny G). A classically trained
pianist, Mani has played on records by Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, Al Jarreau, Michael Bolton, New Kids on the
Block, Leona Lewis, Regina Belle, Tevin Campbell, Shanice Wilson, En Vogue, Siedah Garrett, and the Backstreet Boys. Mani
has written music for television, film, and commercials for Honda, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Apple, Taco Bell, and Hallmark. With "Night Shift," Mani continues to expand his voice as
a contemporary jazz artist, blending decades of experience with a fresh, modern sound that's resonating with audiences nationwide. For more information, visit https://mikemani.com. # # #
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EvoWorld Entertainment Excels With Darrell Petties
& Take 2 as They Release the 'Word' Single (Tuscaloosa, Al) - EvoWorld Entertainment, record label of Gospel sensation
Lisa Knowles-Smith, signs Darrel Petties & Take 2. Darrel Petties and Take 2 have also released their fan-favorite single,
"Word" (EroWorld) is currently impacting radio and gaining strong listener response.
EvoWorld Entertainment is on a mission
to find and share inspiration in every turn. # # # (Source: The
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Contemporary
Jazz Guitarist Chris Standring Releases New Album 'Time of Change' March 20, 2026 (Los
Angeles, CA) - Billboard chart-topping Contemporary Jazz guitarist Chris
Standring releases an 11 song album "Time of Change" (Ultimate Vibe Recordings)on March
20, 2026. The album of ‘70s-inspired cool Jazz and retro R&B grooves will be advanced by the first single, "Hollywood
Hustle," an up-tempo horn-tinged strut that has collected playlist adds and airplay since released in February. The core foursome featured on "Time of Change," Standring's 18th
album, consist of Standring (guitars, keyboards, programming, horn and string arrangements), bassist Andre Berry, drummer
Chad Wright, and percussionist Lenny Castro. Four tracks on the album are bolstered by a horn section comprised of Brandon
Fields (tenor sax), Tom Saviano (alto sax), Michael Stever (trumpet), and Erik Hughes (trombone). Other musicians contributing
to the album are Grammy Award winning bassist Brian Bromberg, George Whitty (piano), Dave Karasony (drums), and Rodney Lee,
the keyboardist who partnered with Standring in the innovative band Solar System thirty years ago at the start of his recording
career. "Time of Change" opens with "Photographs,"
a snapshot that sets the stage for the collection. Throughout the album, Standring's electric jazz guitar work blends agility,
alacrity, and atmospheric expressiveness. On this cut, he invites Whitty to deliver an impassioned and poetic piano solo. Standring has also released a retrospective book of photographs titled "A
Jazz Life in Pictures" that captures his life from early childhood to present day. Berry and Wright carve a taut rhythmic pocket on the bouncy "Magnetic," a tune
built from two simple chords that reminded Standring of early Yellowjackets. Standring said the downtempo "Slippin' In
These Streets" "might have been good on the soundtrack to a ‘70s cop show." The retro vibes return with
another feel-good tune, "All The Good Times," which is expected to be the second single from the new set. The tempo
drops back down on "Where Were You When," which introduces strings. After "Hollywood Hustle" and its funky ‘70s vibe comes "A Good Game." Standring
said his production and arrangement on "Time of Change" was influenced by an iconic Grammy Award winning legend.
On the vibrant "One Of These Days," Standring
channeled Tom Scott's horn and string arrangements on Steely Dan records. Standring returns to the bay window to get pensive
again on "Remember The Day," which also contemplates what's to come, a sentiment underscored by Fields' poignant
saxophone solo. Originally planned as the album closer,
"All That To Say" offers a feeling of closure with a reassuring hint of hope. "Time of Change" closes
with an emotional tribute to Standring's father on "A Song For Alistair." Standring debuted as a solo artist in 1998 with the album "Velvet," which spawned his breakthrough
hit, "Cool Shades." He went on to notch more than fifteen Billboard top ten singles, including eight #1 hits. Last
year's "As We Think" album scored a Billboard No. 1 hit with "Top Hat & Tails."
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