Up in the northern part of California sits the R&B crooner New You Photography. “Watchin You” is a classic sounding R&B track. There’s romance, soul and a sense of sensuality in the delivery. New You Photography’s voice has a hint of a falsetto that comes through in the verses that listeners can attach their selves to. The chorus is what will hook everyone though. It’s a mid-tempo track so it has a little Ne-Yo feel to it. Overall if you’re a fan of R&B, check out Oakland’s New You Photography today. (https://myspace.com/newyouphotography)

Dave Edwards is a true piano man who may as well have ivory running through his veins. If you’re ever having a complete breakdown and are stressed beyond belief, please listen to “The Illusion of Time.” There’s something about the way the music piano that really clears your conscious and puts you at ease. “Innocence” kind of does the same, only it plays like a lullaby and makes you drift into a place of serenity and naptimes. You get a sense of sadness and realization from “I Never Knew,” while “When First I Saw You” has a first love vibe. It’s fresh and new. “Time Passed” sounds like something out of a fairy tale dream, as does “Snowfall,” while “One Last Look” shakes it up as we wrap this up. It was unexpected and had the most modern feel - like an ’80s romantic comedy modern. All in all Edwards does a good job constructing different moods with his music to tell wordless tales. If you’re into instrumental music that’s piano based…check out Dave Edwards now. (https://www.davedwardspiano.com/Dave_Edwards_Piano.html)

Mo Betta shakes things up so much with one song, it’s downright impressive. If you thought you’d be over and done with “December Mix” in the average three to four minutes, you thought too wrong. It’s almost an hour of music that’s one continuous ride. It doesn’t even get boring either. There are different twists and turns but all in all it’s a club track that is meant to make the listener move. It’s a DJs dream because it does all the changing up on its own. There are lyrics here and there, and a mixture of an array of beats that keep you going the whole time - almost 48 minutes worth of moving and shaking to be had. If you’re a club kid, make sure to check out Mo Betta’s “December Mix.” (https://soundcloud.com/mobetta)

Donnie Wood is a country artist from Maryland who is pure to his roots - he even came from a farm. We got a good old fashioned Country boy and his music with “Bad Good Ole Boy.” It’s got women, a story and that twang - all the elements of a catchy tune. That’s Wood’s latest, as for what he’s done in the past. He had an album drop in 2010 called “Livin’ My Dream.” That’s worth checking out if you’re a true blue country music fan. Make sure to not pass by songs like the heartfelt “Rather Be Late Than Sorry,” the party starter “Country Boy Routine” and the toe tapper “Acapulco.” If you like your Country served up like Toby Keith and Kenny Chesney, then you’ll want to check out Donnie Wood as well. So make sure to get in on it now. (https://donniewoodmusic.com/home.php)

Jimmy MooN is a man who puts his love for nature into his music to create celestial moments. “The Moon” starts off with this luminous feel and then gets into the lyrics that draw you in with a scent of allusiveness. Everything is serene but at the same time kind of eerie. It’s a song that takes nature to a new level. Then with “Cloud Station,” the mood of the music is a little more mid-tempo compared to “Moon.” It’s not as drawn out but the vocals remain the same. They have that mystery to them. The music really helps to make this one stand a little taller than its partner in crime. It’s apparent that Jimmy MooN is in touch with nature on a spiritual level and it shows in the music he creates. If you’re one who connects to everything from the earth to the stars, check out Jimmy MooN’s today. (https://www.jimmymoon.net/)

Annie Gambino is a Country who wears her home on her sleeve. “Louisiana Livin’” is all about home pride. Everyone has it, whether it is for their hometown or whole state. When it comes to Annie, she appreciates the whole state and puts it to song. The song is a fun Country tune that relies on good spirits. If you’re from down south and need a new anthem, this one’s worth checking out. If you’re also a fan of Miranda Lambert, then you too should take a second and hit up Annie Gambino’s “Louisiana Livin’” today. (https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/anniegambino)

Palmer is a musician who creates an array of moods with his instrumental ways. “A New Light” is a calming song that sounds in touch with nature. It’s almost native. “At First Light” also takes on the elements, starting with what appears to be a storm. Palmer’s music sounds like a movie soundtrack fine tuned. This time around the song has a bit of a Latin flare to it. Then you get something that takes you away from Mother Nature and puts you on a different landscape all together. “Lifetimes” sounds like the intensity of a ’80s movie. There’s a lot going on in it; many shifts here and there to create a sense of drama to keep the listener intrigued. I thought it’d have more of an ocean sound, you know…Aquarian, Aquarius, but “Aquarian Nights” wasn’t like that at all. It played well though and showcased a well constructed song. All in all, if you’re not a fan of what lyrics can do to sway a song - but are finer tuned for instrumental music that’s packs a modern punch, check out Palmer today. (https://www.sonicbids.com/band/palmer2/)

Emcee D Unknoen stands out in a crowd of electronic artists, that’s for sure. It doesn’t sound like it at first, but there is a lot going on in “1st Anthem.” You have this obvious club feel, but a dark and twisted club and in between all that you have little inclinations of the theater with dramatic piano effects; interesting to say the least. “X Philes Major” has a scene from “X-Files” with little parts Emcee D Unknoen has tossed in to make it his own. Then it gets more into the music as it goes on. Sci-fi meets music. The rightfully titled “Smoothe” is just that and at times a little too smooth. You’re sitting there waiting for the action, but it just keeps sailing slow and steady. “Gully Street Vipers” steps up the energy, but it comes with a feel of fear. There’s something slightly menacing about this ones whole vibe. It gets even more interesting with “Attract The House Party.” That one has a eerie atmosphere as well. Emcee D Unknoen’s music can be summed up as unique electronica. So if you like your beats a little obscure, check out Emcee D Unknoen. (https://soundcloud.com/emcee-d-unknoen)