Composer; pianist/bassist/drummer; independent music producer

Early in his college career, Forrest was introduced to a dance scene that put music appreciation first.  Where soulful lyrics, funky basslines, and disco balls still reigned supreme.  He wired together a sound system from 40 year old craigslist parts, soldered a broken telephone into a DJ monitor, and didn't look back.  DJ Forrest plays in Honolulu under the Feel Rite collective.  His style is rooted in the emotive and upbeat sounds of disco, funk, and house.  Firmly straddling the modern and the classic.  He can be found playing for the refined mixology lovers of Bevy, the dreadlocked fire-lovers of Hawaii's beaches, and anyone in-between.  Just so long as they aren't too cool to dance.

Classic Rock, Rock, Hard Rock, Blues Rock, guitar rock, guitar solo, Montreal, Canada, rock and roll, post-rock, punk rock, 70s rock, folk rock

Brand New Heartache was founded by husband-and-wife duo Eleese and Matthew Meschery (she sings, he plays guitar, and they share lead vocal harmonies). Inspired by the high lonesome sound of classic American country music while influenced by the contemporary sounds of their hometown, Oakland, California

"One chord is fine. Two chords are pushing it. Three chords and you're into jazz."

When philosophical lyrics meet expressive vocals, when astral guitar riffs hover above catchy rhythms, when polyphonic chants crash on rough sounds and when in all melancholy the joy of music is not neglected. Then you will know the sound of Retronova.

Scince the five-headed band, composed of Franzi [voc], Nico [voc/keys], Marcel {git/voc], Flo [bass/git] and Verena [drums], was founded in 01/2019 it synergizes decades of stage experience and a lot of different influences to a vivid and authentic performance.

Clan Destiny was started in September 2020 by Singer/songwriters Benny Graur and Lauriel Lewis.

Quick additions were Drummer Michael Rien, Bassist Zied Lakoud and lead male vocalist Julien Arsenault. 

The partnership with John Jordan (Me Mom and Morgentaler)eventually led to the bands momentum and recruiting began in earnest. 

Auditioning started in November 2020 with the band adding female vocalists Leesa Mackey, Rachel Dara, Marta Raposo and Kimberley Dunn to their roster.

Male vocalists Micah Zumar and Jeff Lauber rounded out the vast range of sound Clan Destiny was producing and 20 pre production songs emerged by April 2021

The partnership with world renowned Director Herman Alves and  Choreographer Dale King led to the bands final formation. 

With support from members of Arcade Fire, Bran Van 3000, April Wine and Edwin and the Bedouins and numerous support staff from Graphists to Webmasters, Videographers and friends, the bands potential multiplied throughout its developing year.

New songs were added in May 2021 and preparations began for a Clan Destiny first featured album and videos to be released in early 2022.

At the time of this writing September 2021 the band is celebrating their first anniversary.

Clan Destiny year 2

After releasing their first album “Outlier” and their first video “6:30 in the morning” the Clan signed with John Jordans label Osmosis unlimited and in association with Hermedia productions. A Clan Destiny music collective was also started in order to include friends, family, support staff and other musicians and artists in order to share ideas and support the band.
Clan Destiny continued pursuing their sound and by the Spring of 2022 had released their second full length feature album “Goliaths Minus” followed by a live performance video of “once in a while”
At the time of this writing May 2022 Clan Destiny is set to release their third and self titled album and planning their third and fourth videos “Seasons” and “Soul Surrounded. “
Additions including Julian Rice-Violinist and singer/songwriter Vicky Rai are growing the band and the collective. This summer the band plans on doing select live shows at outdoor festivals and venues. An EPK is being prepared and ready to send out to a waiting world and an upcoming short North American and/or European tour is planned for the fall of 2022.

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