My top picks for 'Rising Stars' in the music scene. I'm always on the lookout for the next big thing, and this playlist brings together the most promising artists I've found. Includes a diverse range of up-and-comers and a few of my own pieces I believe in. Your guide to the sounds of the future. #MusicScout #NextBigThing #UpAndComingArtist #CuratedSounds #HotNewMusic

Rising Stars

Jeán et Joie is the lyrical child of artist and songwriter, Grey Jeán. Their music can be described as mournful folk with a hopeful glow. Their songs combine simple instrumentals and poetic, stream-of-consciousness style storytelling. Common themes can be found throughout each piece of music: celestial realities and the natural world, lived experience and a strong sense of emotional integrity.
Grey Jeán grew in a household surrounded by music. Their three sisters shared their immense talents through angelic harmonies and polyphonic hymns drawn from the Catholic faith in which they were raised. Grey began using their voice to express and to write their own music while navigating a challenging teenage experience living at home in Mountain Home, Arkansas. They carried the power of song forward into every chapter, first in choirs, then open mic nights, and later into live performances and virtual concerts during the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2021, Grey played and wrote piano pieces for the San Diego punk blues band, Teeming Dreams, and in 2022 formed Jeán et Joie as a début of their growing personal repertoire. The band has been playing and recording together since Grey and their fiancé Gabrielle Néla teamed up with the drummer, guitar duo Ikaika and Dash from the LA band, Flamango Bay. They have since moved to North Carolina and are building a presence back in the forests and woods where Grey first discovered their musical identity.
Their upcoming EP Bramble is set to release in beginning of 2024, preceded by singles: Glory Be and Fried Rice.

Bramble

Glory Be

GLORY BE

Widdies is fearless, savage and full of hip hop. It is about reinventing yourself after hitting rock bottom and coming back stronger, better than ever. I want you to dance to it and to feel good about yourself. This is for the girls and the boys who need to be reminded of their power and confidence. 
Big thanks to Oustin for creating this beautiful masterpiece with me. xoxo, Ri

Widdies (prod. by Oustin)

Written/Composed by MaidoMusic
Produced by MaidoMusic
Lyrics by MaidoMusic
Artist: CLRSA

Buy on Bandcamp

Need to Breathe

This is just me. No more, no less.

A death folk ballad for the young and the young at heart.
For those who inspire or have seen better days... for dreamers, lovers, and storytellers alike.

Good night from the ghosts of free Europe.

Happy Birthday Mom,
like always




☿⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣  A N O T H E R     H O M E  ☿⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

Living on your own
Just one more day
Living on your own
On your own
Those signs before the fly-by
Drove you insane
Insanity or lights above it was kinda hell!

Your mother was so nice now
Who's gonna help you?
Your mother was so nice
She shouldn't have gone
Deceivers selling Bibles
And no one cares
You're trapped in your own present you can't let go

Just give me
Another home


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℗ © Andrea Ev - 2024

Another Home

You called me in the dead of night
Said, "Prove your love, come win the fight"
Through storms and streets, I made my way
To find you standing cold and grey
Your gaze was sharp; your words, a maze
But I thought I'd earned your praise

It was a test
To see how far I'd bend
It was a test
A game you'd never end
You wrote the rules, the marks you'd keep
And all I did was fall too deep

You placed the glass within my hand
And told me, "Drink to understand"
The taste was bitter, sharp with lies
Yet I swallowed for your sighs
But when I staggered, you just smiled
And called me weak-a foolish child

It was a test
To see how far I'd fall
It was a test
Not a chance at all
You pulled the strings, a wicked jest
While I unraveled at your request

You set the stage, a gilded trap
With praise that hid the poison's snap
No answer right, no move to win
The judge, the jury-your hidden grin
I took my shot, I played my part
But you tore through my fragile heart

It was a trap
A noose you couldn't see
It was a trap
Never meant to set me free
You built the walls, locked every door
And left me wanting something more

But here's the twist-you failed the most
You played the god, but I was the ghost
I broke the script, I'm leaving now
Your rules are dust, I'll take my bow

It was a test, but now I see
You wanted power, not honesty
It was a trap, a cruel charade
But now I'm gone-you're the one betrayed

It Was a Test

Kiera Starr returns with latest single ‘Motel Whore’ which serves as the lead single to her upcoming sophomore album. 

Kiera takes a deeper dive into the pop/rock genre with her first release of 2025. This self written, and self produced rock record shares her story of a failed relationship. 

“It’s a fun, upbeat rock record, starting the new era with a bang. It’s about being in a long term relationship with someone, who leaves you for someone just for the purpose of sleeping with them. I know they’ll come crawling back when they’re bored and realised how good I am to them.”

Credits for ‘Motel Whore’ 🖤

Vocals - Kiera Starr 
Lyrics - Kiera Starr
Visuals - Kiera Starr 
Editor - Kiera Starr

Motel Whore

If I could send you one last letter,
Fold my heart between the lines,
Tell you how the days grew colder
Since you left this world behind.

I’d write about the roads I’ve taken,
And the ones I turned away,
All the words I left unspoken,
Haunting me most every day.

This is one last letter, written for you,
With all the words I never knew
How to say when you were near—
Now I send them through these tears.
One last letter, soft and true,
One last letter, just for you.

I hope you found a place of light,
Where shadows fade and hearts don’t break,
Where every loss is made complete,
And love is something time can’t take.

This is one last letter, written for you,
With all the words I never knew
How to say when you were near—
Now I send them through these tears.
One last letter, soft and true,
One last letter, just for you.

If only these words could cross the sky,
Ride the wind and learn to fly,
They’d find you where the angels sleep,
And whisper all you meant to me.

This is one last letter, written for you,
With all the words I never knew
How to say when you were near—
Now I send them through these tears.

This is one last letter, written for you,
With all the words I never knew
How to say when you were near—
Now I send them through these tears.
One last letter, soft and true,
One last letter, just for you.

One Last Letter

A song about how I felt after losing my soulmate. 

Demon in my Background .mp3

Abismo versión remasterizada ya esta en Spotify!!
https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/track/14lcKbCDPaiq0RIDeDqFcv?si=807f82d6224d4a85

GIGI - Abismo

Wonderland (Davie Street feat. Bear)

Guitars: Jerry Matheny, Spencer Brochard
Drums: Josh Rodgers
Pedal Steel: Milo Deering
Bass: Pete Miller
Vocal: Will Montgomery
Backup Vocals: Spencer Brochard
Engineering: Paul Osborn @ Audio Dallas
Written & Mixed by Will Montgomery

The Gravity of You

A folk Rock tune with a touch of gospel, about making that big decision!! Gorgeous vocal by guest artist Billi Behm!!

Up in the Air (feat. Billi Behm)

Amor Fantasma.
Un viaje sonoro donde el misterio y la emoción se entrelazan. "Amor Fantasma" es una melodía envolvente que habla de conexiones que persisten más allá del tiempo, sentimientos que flotan entre lo real y lo intangible. Con una fusión hipnótica de ritmos y una voz cargada de sentimiento, esta canción te transportará a un universo donde el amor deja huellas imborrables.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/track/5n9yzQG4VN0Qdnq1QyrgOH?si=0a2042a8f33049c2

Amor Fantasma - GiGi

[Intro] 
(Yeah, yeah)
(Mmhmm, mmhmm)
If my heart could lie,
I wouldn’t call your name at night.

[Verse 1]
If my hands were cold, I’d let you go,
If my mind was strong, I wouldn’t fold.
If my lips could fake a smile,
I’d walk away, stay gone a while.

But every road, every turn,
Leads me back, I never learn.
If I could change, I swear I would,
But “if” don’t work the way it should.

[Hook]
(Mmhmm, mmhmm, yeah, yeah)
If I let go, would it feel right?
(Mmhmm, mmhmm, no, no)
Or would I just lose the fight?

[Chorus]
If my heart could lie,
I’d forget the way you looked that night.
If my soul was stone,
I wouldn’t need to call you home.

[Verse 2]
If I didn’t dream, I’d sleep just fine,
If love was safe, I’d draw the line.
If I was built to stand alone,
I wouldn’t crave what feels like home.

But every touch, every scar,
Tells the truth of who we are.
If I could change, I swear I would,
But “if” don’t work the way it should.

[Hook]
(Mmhmm, mmhmm, yeah, yeah)
If I let go, would it feel right?
(Mmhmm, mmhmm, no, no)
Or would I just lose the fight?

[Chorus]
If my heart could lie,
I’d forget the way you looked that night.
If my soul was stone,
I wouldn’t need to call you home.

[Bridge]
No weight, no fear, just let me be,
Ain’t no way to set me free.
If love could break, I’d be alright,
But some things hold too deep, too tight.

[Outro]
(Mmhmm, mmhmm, yeah, yeah)
If my heart could lie,
(Mmhmm, mmhmm, no, no)
I wouldn’t call your name at night.

If My Heart Could Lie

Last I saw you was five years ago
In the rearview
You were dancin' in the snow
And then you died
The Devil got a hold
Then it was mine
And then it got old

And the fire rose from the sky
The day you left me
And the water started runnin' dry
And I swore I saw the face of God
I swore I saw the face of God

You are an angel
Angel
And I'm glad you found your home
'Cause I'm a lost soul
Lost soul
Just tryin' to find my way back home
And you were my heart and my light and my mind and my
And you were my sight and my voice and my mind and my

And the fire rose from the sky
The day you left me
And the water started runnin' dry
And I swore I saw the face of God
I swore I saw the face of God

I'm drowning in the holy water
I'm drowning in the holy water
I'm drowning in the holy water

And the fire rose from the sky
The day you left me,
And the water started runnin' dry
And I swore I saw the face of god,

Holy Water

An Epic Novel. A Sonic Universe. One True Story.

Welcome to the sonic universe of "Behind Us The Land" (Hinter uns das Land). What began as a soundtrack for an epic historical novel has evolved into a global, cross-genre music phenomenon, celebrated by millions of listeners and a worldwide community of artists.

Discover the different worlds within this project:

The official soundtrack to the 80-year true story of the Feyerabend family.

The epic progressive metal of the virtual band Adelheide's Wisdom.

The chart-topping indie pop of the virtual artist Ulla F.

Helmed by author, producer, and lifelong music curator Frank Talmon l'Armée, this project is the result of a deep-seated passion for music and storytelling. As the human visionary, he employs a hybrid method of traditional songwriting and the pioneering use of AI tools as his "orchestra" to bring this monumental saga to life.

This is a place for deep listeners, for fans of epic stories and genre-defying music. Dive in, explore the albums and playlists, and become part of a story that connects the past with the future.

At its heart, 'Behind Us The Land' is more than just the 80-year story of one German family. It's a universal parable about loss, resilience, and the unbreakable will to build a new home from the ruins – a story that repeats itself tens of thousands of times every single day, all over the world. Our music aims to give a voice to this universal experience and to inspire courage.

OUR VISION & MISSION

Our Vision: We believe that resilience can make even the deepest wounds bearable.

Our Mission: This project is dedicated to a profoundly human, true story to achieve two things:

To Bear Witness: To show what war does to ordinary people and how its scars echo for generations.

To Give Courage: To strengthen and inspire anyone who has suffered loss or lived through difficult times.

This is music as a testament. A story that repeats itself every day.

A Beyond & Before Music production.

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Ein Romanepos. Ein Klanguniversum. Eine wahre Geschichte.

Willkommen im Klang-Universum von "Hinter uns das Land". Was als Soundtrack zu einem epischen historischen Roman begann, hat sich zu einem globalen, genre-übergreifenden Musikphänomen entwickelt, das von Millionen von Hörern und einer weltweiten Community von Künstlern gefeiert wird.

Entdecken Sie die verschiedenen Welten innerhalb dieses Projekts:

Den offiziellen Soundtrack zur 80-jährigen, wahren Saga der Familie Feyerabend.

Den epischen Progressive Metal der virtuellen Band Adelheide's Wisdom.

Den chartstürmenden Indie-Pop der virtuellen Künstlerin Ulla F.

Geführt von Autor, Produzent und Musik-Kurator Frank Talmon l'Armée, ist dieses Projekt das Ergebnis einer lebenslangen Leidenschaft für Musik und das Erzählen von Geschichten. Als menschlicher Visionär nutzt er eine hybride Methode aus traditionellem Songwriting und dem wegweisenden Einsatz von KI-Werkzeugen als sein "Orchester", um diese monumentale Saga zum Leben zu erwecken.

Dies ist ein Ort für anspruchsvolle Hörer, für Fans von epischen Geschichten und genre-sprengender Musik. Tauchen Sie ein, erforschen Sie die Alben und Playlists und werden Sie Teil einer Geschichte, die die Vergangenheit mit der Zukunft verbindet.

Im Herzen ist 'Hinter uns das Land' mehr als nur die 80-jährige Geschichte einer deutschen Familie. Es ist eine universelle Parabel über Verlust, Widerstandsfähigkeit und den unzerbrechlichen Willen, aus den Trümmern eine neue Heimat zu schaffen – eine Geschichte, die sich täglich zigtausendfach auf der ganzen Welt wiederholt. Unsere Musik soll dieser universellen Erfahrung eine Stimme geben und Mut machen.

UNSERE VISION & MISSION

Unsere Vision: Wir glauben daran, dass Resilienz selbst die tiefsten Wunden erträglich machen kann.

Unsere Mission: Dieses Projekt widmet sich einer zutiefst menschlichen, wahren Geschichte, um zwei Dinge zu erreichen:

Zeugnis ablegen: Zu zeigen, was Krieg mit normalen Menschen macht und wie seine Narben über Generationen nachhallen.

Mut machen: Jeden zu stärken und zu inspirieren, der Verlust erlitten oder schwere Zeiten durchlebt hat.

Das ist Musik als Vermächtnis. Eine Geschichte, die sich täglich wiederholt.

Ein Projekt von Beyond & Before Music.

© 2006-2025 Beyond and Before Music

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