Does Dia Frampton Advance to the Semi-Finals on NBC’s The Voice? (Spoiler)

For those of you keeping up on the hit summer show The Voice on NBC, Dia Frampton has emerged as one of the favorites of the pack, especially after her great performance of Kanye’s “Heartless” last week. The question lingered all week whether or not it was enough to stir either her coach Blake Shelton or America into saving her and having her advance to the semi-finals starting next week. Tonight, the results were revealed on live TV and the verdict?

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[New Song] Nessa Rica – “Saving the World”

California singer by way of Australia Nessa Rica has just released a new original entitled “Saving the World”. It’s a feel good acoustic tune with some potential. She has a knack for putting together some chill guitar arrangements and this yet another great example. Who knows, maybe it’ll make the cut for her upcoming EP. Also, catch her this weekend at Kollaboration Acoustic 5!

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[Album Release] Infinity Funk Project – A Man Down EP

Here’s another Tuesday album release, this one by San Francisco based group Infinity Funk Project. Decidedly entitled the A Man Down EP (because one of the members was missing in action for this release). This EP contains 7 tracks including the Hopie Spitshard assisted “Headknock”. You can purchase and preview the crew’s Hip-Hop stylings via the Bandcamp widget below or pick it up on iTunes if you so prefer.

Is it just me or is that some great album art?

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[Album Release] Joanlee – Under the Radar Mixtape

Joanlee certainly is an artist that has existed largely Under the Radar, but he aims to change that with the release of a mixtape of the same name. The 15 track tape features a ton of production by Smash Hitta (among others), along with features by many artists including Traphik, Erika David, and Lil Crazed.  The digital version is a free DL available here, and if you’re looking to throw a little monetary support his way, you can pick up a physical copy for a cool 5 bucks. You can preview many of the tracks on his Youtube page.

Zee Avi Announces New Album – ghostbird

Malaysian singer/songwriter Zee Avi is aiming to make a comeback with her new upcoming album ghostbird. She made the announcement in the form of an EPK, a collection of clips and interview questions that help flesh out and set the tone to the upecoming release. It looks like this one may have a more upbeat flavor than her debut Bitter Heart. The album is due out August 23rd, so end your summer proper with the release in a couple month’s time.

[MV Teaser] Clara C – “Heartstrings”

Don’t think for a second that Clara Chung is done promoting her album Art in my Heart yet! She has a new MV in the works for the single “Heartstrings”, and quite frankly it’s been too long since we’ve seen an official from the Southern Cali siren. The preview is under a minute and leaves a lot of questiotns unanswered, but I suppose that’s the point of a good teaser – to get you interested and that we are. In adydition, I’m sure a lot of you will be quite excited to see that Joseph Vincent will be a part of the production. Look for the final later this month!

[Live Performance] Far East Movement – “So What” at LA Artwalk

The Far East Movement has always been a big proponent and supporter of their community in Los Angeles, and here is yet another example as they linked up aartist Robert Vargas at a recent Artwalk event in the city of Angels. Robert did a live painting followed by a performance by the quad of their latest single “So What“. As per FM’s style, it’s a high energy set and a great exhibition of various creative art forms.