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Renowned Genetic Scientist Releases Second Album “Signs & Wonders”

Sun King Rising’s John Blangero will release a new collection of “Southern Soul” tracks on October 1st, 2022. Texas-based Blangero is a world-renowned genetic scientist.

Sun King Rising’s highly anticipated second album “Signs & Wonders” gets a release date of October 1st, 2022 on PeacockSunrise Records. Sun King Rising is the professional moniker of singer/songwriter/piano player John Blangero who resides in Port Isabel, Texas. Combining different genres and musical influences, he refers to his music as the new wave of southern rock and soul music.

With Spotify streams of his 2020 debut album, “Delta Tales” approaching 800K, and youtube views of his award-winning “Free Will in China Blue” video approaching 40K, Blangero looks to continue the momentum with his new album.

John Blangero’s southern family culture and values form the backbone for his music. Taking inspiration from the icons of his generation, his music combines the literary genius of William Faulkner, the bluesy compositional brilliance of George Gershwin, the blue-eyed soul of Elton John, and the funky rhythms and horns of 60s-70s Muscle Shoals.”Signs & Wonders” is a collection of Blangero’s southern noir stories set to music, with a cast of colorful characters, intrigue, tales of sin and redemption, murder without justice, and love without limits.

Blangero is also a world-renowned genetic scientist who has spent much time over the past several years, working on the COVID pandemic.

More details about Sun King Rising can be seen at http://www.sunkingrising.com.

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Amerakin Overdose strikes a nerve with “Nothing Remains”

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Amerakin Overdose is here with their engaging new single, “Nothing Remains,” a track that’s dark but still destined to make it to the airwaves and establish domination in modern alternative heavy music. Written by producer/guitarist Jonny, who also contributes lead vocals and a guitar solo, the emotionally charged “Nothing Remains” is rife with heavy riffs, haunting melodies, and raw fervor that hits hard. “Nothing Remains” wastes no time declaring a mood. Production is sharp yet raw in all the right places, enveloping listeners in a veil of fog, despair, and defiance.

It’s a sound and style that sounds like it could rumble through the underground clubs just as well as the rock station airwaves, turning out of any easy lane with a style that’s heavy. Stepping out from behind the board and into the vocal booth, Jonny adds an entirely new dimension to the band’s sound. And when you think the atmosphere can’t get any thicker, his guitar solo erupts into emotive speaking without words. What makes “Nothing Remains” hurt more than most is its undeniable equilibrium. There’s a range through the lyrics and arrangement, but it never feels hopeless. Instead, the band appears to be staring into the abyss with gritted teeth and clenched fists.

The single gives us our first taste of what Amerakin Overdose has been brewing in the studio for their next album, and if this track is any indication, “Nothing Remains” proclaims that the band is changing, but not without retaining the raw power and edge that got them to the dance. Amerakin Overdose is not only back, but they’re smarter, darker, and more unforgiving than ever. And if “Nothing Remains” is what’s left, it’s enough to burn the world down and build from its ashes.

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Javar Parker Returns with Empowering Anthem ‘OCEAN STYLE’

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Javar Parker’s latest single, “OCEAN STYLE,” dives deep beneath the surface to deliver a message that’s as powerful as it is poignant. While its title evokes serenity, this track emerges from a storm, born out of Parker’s need to process the turbulence following last year’s elections and the unsettling divisions that rippled through the nation.

Rather than retreat into silence, Parker leans into his purpose as an artist: using music as a vessel for engagement, empowerment, and unity. From the opening notes, “OCEAN STYLE” pulls you in with fluid, wave-like melodies that set the tone for reflection and resilience. The track feels cinematic, an anthem for those navigating the undercurrents of systemic barriers, cultural struggles, and societal inequities.

What makes “OCEAN STYLE” stand out is its authenticity. Parker frames this track as an open letter to Black women, an acknowledgment of their strength, and a rallying cry for recognition. Yet, in true Parker fashion, its message is expansive, resonating far beyond one community. Anyone who’s ever felt unseen or unheard will find a piece of their own story between its verses.

Parker doesn’t shy away from the weight of the moment, but he balances urgency with hope, threading his words through an uplifting soundscape that feels like sunrise after a long, stormy night. The production is sleek yet soulful, with layered textures, rhythmic percussion, and waves of harmonies that echo resilience at every turn.

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In a world where art often feels disposable, “OCEAN STYLE” reminds us that music can still be a lifeline, a force for connection, empathy, and change. Parker crafts narratives that challenge and comfort in equal measure.

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