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Sedona Swan Soulfire & Chalice Collective Release the Single, ‘Flame Of Truth’

Flame Of Truth” depicts a journey from the darkness of limitation and suppression into the light of truth and empowerment. (Portland, OR USA)

What do you experience when you hear elements of evocative incantation, ancient rhythms and mythic sonic-scapes, fused with penetrative words of empowered intention? More than a spark of sound, “Flame of Truth”, the authentic new single that is the soundtrack to the Flame of Truth Art Film, offers ignited inspiration and transformative verve. The film Flame of Truth is a multi-media journey of the timeless super heroine’s transformation from the darkness of limitation and suppression into the light of truth, freedom and empowerment. “Flame of Truth” the accompanying single will be released to the public on Friday, May 13th.

“Primarily, I work with the feminine. I believe the world is desperately in need of the medicine of the awakened, embodied, fully expressed feminine. Much of my work is centered around the celebration of feminine strength and power. I hope that my artistic offerings can inspire women and all people in activating a deeper sense of self-love and self-empowerment.” – Sedona Swan Soulfire

Directed, produced and initiated by sacred artist Sedona Swan Soulfire, The Flame Of Truth film is served into the collective with a relevant message of love, courage and strength. Filmed by Mike Lindberg in iconic Portland locations, with the directive and fire production support of Ishani Ishaya and Pearl Sol’Aura, the short eleven minute film features the captivating music and dance work of Chalice Collective artists, a Pacific Northwest based coalition of creatives. Chalice Collective includes all of the above mentioned artists as well as Chakaara Bliss,, Kallum, MirCat, Ayla Rèalta and MoMoagiccc.

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About Sedona Swan Soulfire

Sedona Swan Soulfire is an artist of many forms; she writes, dances, choreographs, directs, and shares spoken word and prayer-formance poetry. She is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, the first performing arts academy in the United States. After graduating from The Academy, her desire to deepen in the movement arts inspired two decades of study, travel, research and immersion. Her discovery of Yoga, Bellydance and Classical Indian Dance were all monumental. Each of these forms inspired her deeply, with their rich cultural essence, supreme beauty, empowered embodied expression and encoded spiritual wisdom. She has studied with incredible teachers and lineage carriers throughout the many years, including Rehka Tandon, Aida Nour, Colleena Shakti, Suhaila Salimpour, Ra Lalita Dasi, Prajwal Vajracharya, Swami Ramananda and Swami Satchidananda. She is Miss Bellydance USA 2008 and has won other various esteemed dance titles, including Bellydancer Troupe of Universe and Bellydance Nationals Group Category Winner. She has appeared on various instructional and performance DVDs and teaches at global online dance school Datura Online. She recently made her way into the literary publishing world with my newly released Cosmic Dancer Oracle.

“I marry all of my knowledge, experience and vision with a humble but wholehearted intention to raise the vibration on this planet, I strive to create work that embodies the mythic and invites in a remembrance of our innate connection to each other, the planet and the magic of life” – Sedona Swan Soulfire

For more information on Sedona Swan Soulfire, please visit her website.

About Chalice Collective The Chalice Collective offers forth an evocative weaving of heart-centric invocational lyrics, enchanted electronic world beats, mystical embodiment and ritual intent. They share their alchemical artistic offerings towards the activation of unity consciousness and the elevation of vibration on the planet. Their powerfully unique blend of song, dance, incantation and entrancing beats are divinely designed to open the heart, mesmerize the mind, delight the senses and inspire the realization of our innate universal interconnection.

They are a Portland based group founded by Sedona Swan Soulfire, the groups primary creative director, songwriter and lead vocalist. Sedona Swan brings a lifetime of performing arts, sacred dance and mystical studies to the group’s alchemical brew. She has spent the last two decades traveling the globe, studying various lineages of esoteric embodiment and has taught and performed her own artistic synthesis of spoken word, dance and invocation internationally for nearly as long.

Sedona’s expansive word-smithing is amplified by Ayla Réalta and Chakaara Bliss’s tight compelling harmonies and persuasively powerful vocal work. As the collective’s two songstresses they open portals of rapture with their melodic mystique. DJ Kallum coheres the group’s sonic dynamic by weaving traditional acoustic sound, heavy bass and cross-cultural instrumentation into resonant rhythms and beats.

The Chalice Collectives live performances serve up a captivating and ceremonious experience of multi-modality magic.

They offer their theatrical ritual art transmissions both live and more recently through the crystal-coded technological spheres of video and media.

In addition to the four artists mentioned above, the Chalice Collective also includes embodiment artists, aerialists and fire dancers Ishani Ishaya, MirCat and Pearl Sol’Aura.

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Eric Schroeder Releases Album

If you’ve ever heard the music of Eric Schroeder before, you already know that melodic sting is often the backbone of his heady rock sound, but in his latest release Turned on the Stereo, which was released this year everywhere quality indie-rock is sold and streamed, it plays as great a role as the lead vocal does. The guitar is the star in the title track of this LP, much as it guides the grooves of singles “Parting (No. 2)” and “Stayed the Same,” and whether you’re a six-string buff or not, it’s an element that will engage anyone who catches a glimpse of this album’s most powerful moments.

There’s a lot more to Turned on the Stereo than just gilded guitar tones; after all, when listening to songs like “Mother Said,” “The Kind of Wound That Never Heals,” “Plan For Me” and the juggernaut “Never Go Away,” everything from the percussion to the vocal harmony itself is presenting us with a different layer of emotion. There’s scarcely a juncture in this record where Schroeder doesn’t sound deeply invested in the narrative he’s trying to get across, which is something I could only wish to see among his mainstream competitors nowadays.

At the center of every song on this LP is the magnetizing melodicism of the leading man, which despite flexing some legit muscle in past releases bearing the Eric Schroeder name sounds much more relaxed and on-point in tracks like “Do Done Now,” “Claire’s Song” and “Easier Way to Go” than it ever did before. There’s no hesitation on the part of our leading man here; if anything, I’m not sure that he’s come across quite as confident in his performance as he does in a couple of this record’s most climactic fever pitches.

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The Skinny Limbs Unveil Galactic Soundscape with ‘Mozart for Martians’ EP Premiere

The Skinny Limbs have unveiled their latest EP, “Mozart for Martians,” which consists of five stellar tracks that revolve around the complex universe of emotions accompanying a long-term relationship’s end. This EP’s celestial soundtrack for heartbreak, rejuvenation, and reflection seamlessly blends indie-pop with lo-fi vibes and Japanese pop influences, transcending musical genres.

This eclectic mix creates a vibrant tapestry of sound, drawing listeners into a realm that is both familiar and otherworldly. The raw vulnerability in each track reflects band member Max Knoth’s personal journey through love, loss, and life’s unpredictable twists.

Lead single “Too Little Too Late” is a gut-punching anthem that blends poignant lyrics with a sonic fusion of Japanese pop and indie elements, capturing the EP’s emotional core. Meanwhile, “To The Limit” offers a celestial blend of melodies and evocative lyrics, portraying the feelings of confusion and frustration that accompany life’s hurdles.

The EP’s sonic journey is completed by the unreleased gems, “Monday,” a jammy reflection of Max Knoth’s tumultuous breakup week, “I Know You Care,” an older track reborn, and “For So Long!,” a groovy exploration of confusion, patience, and the search for clarity.

Produced by Connor Robertson, Jake Rye, and The Skinny Limbs, and mastered by Mike Cervantes (known for his work with Dolly Parton and MisterWives), this EP is a masterful blend of heartfelt storytelling and musical innovation. The production quality is top-notch, and the EP’s 18-minute runtime provides a concise yet powerful journey that will leave listeners craving more.