Ralph Puma isn't your conventional emo artist. Hailing from the vibrant backdrop of Yonkers, just beyond the pulse of New York City, he's been fueled by an unyielding drive to push boundaries. His musical journey mirrors his eclectic experiences across the map. From the sun-kissed melodies of Florida's pop-punk scene to the gritty tapestry of New York's hardcore and introspective pop, and the rebellious spirit of So-Cal punk in San Diego, every stop has shaped his sound. Yet, it's Nashville where he discovered the soul of songwriting, a place nearest and dearest to his heart.

Over the years, Ralph has lent his talents to various bands, including Asinity, Tonight At Ten, Remember Venice, Palantine, Kill Me Kate, Stop The City, and Rosewood Rebels.

Beyond music, Ralph is the creative force behind "Solace: The Web Series," a compelling narrative chronicling the struggles of Millennials in charge of a comic book shop.

Now, with the release of his latest album, "S.O.S. From Your Favorite Dying Empire," Ralph Puma unveils a collection that transcends boundaries, weaving together the b-side songs from the past seven years. Utilizing Suno AI, a groundbreaking technology that blends artificial intelligence with musical creativity, Puma pushes the envelope of innovation in the music industry. Dive into his sonic landscape and embark on a journey through the heart and soul of modern music, where traditional songwriting meets cutting-edge technology in perfect harmony.

Two YGG employees sit down with artists, engineers, and weekend warriors to discuss guitars, amps, pedals, effects, tone and all the sonic tools and tricks they keep in their GEARBOX.

Michael Brandvold is a freelance music marketing consultant based in Northern California. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage his years of experience to provide digital strategy to large and small clients in the areas of online & social marketing as well as e-commerce and fan acquisition and retention.

Gene Simmons of KISS first tapped Michael's skills as a pioneering online marketing strategist to launch and manage all aspects of Kissonline.com's multi-million dollar enterprise, including their ground-breaking VIP ticket program.

Michael has also managed the online efforts for Accept, Narada Michael Walden, Jordan Rudess, SOiL, Tantric, Killer Dwarfs, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, Dream Theater, Andy Gibson, Alexa Carter, Greg Kihn, Little Caeser, Motley Crüe, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna and Britney Spears to name only a few.

Michael recently released his first ebook, KISS School of Marketing: 11 Lessons Learned While Working with KISS. He is also the founder and host of the following podcasts; The Music Biz Weekly, Rock Star Branding, Dropping The Needle and Three Sides of the Coin. He has cohosted and presented music marketing webinars and writes about his music marketing knowledge and experience on his blog at Michael Brandvold Marketing. 

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