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Ross Victory is a singer/songwriter turned award-winning author of the books Views from the Cockpit: The Journey of a Son and Panorama: The Missing Chapter from Southern California.

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As the son of public servants, a missionary father and a law enforcement mother, exploration and service were built into his foundation having travelled to over thirty countries and volunteered with homelessness causes to teen suicide prevention.

 

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Ross spent his early years collecting Pilot pens, notepads, singing and interviewing himself in a tape recorder. With an acute awareness for his young age, he was eager to point out hypocrisies and character inconsistencies in children and adults through English assignments. He provoked reactions from teachers with writing that could bite, wink, and smile. Though some of his writing was provocative for a third grader and led to concerned phone calls, adults looked forward to what Ross would write or say next.

 

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He gravitated to writing music lyrics and producing beats on Sonar Cakewalk to cope with isolation he felt in his childhood from feeling different. In high school, he impressed his classmates and teachers when he wrote and recorded a song about a nine-year-old girl who died from gang violence. At fifteen years old, Ross submitted the song to a songwriting competition. Competing against a sea of experienced adult songwriters, Ross was awarded the distinction of Runner Up. This validation was formative for Ross at his young age; it gave him the sense that he was on to something, and it was worth developing.

 

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Ross wrote and submitted these songs and stories to online competitions for feedback, which helped him find his direction, style, and voice. In 2007, Ross entered a Myspace singing competition for a chance to be featured on the Step Up 2 The Streets Music Soundtrack produced by Atlantic Records; Ross reached the Top 5 male finalists. Ross describes himself as a writer first, songwriter second, and a singer last. Editors and songwriting judges have described Ross’ writing as ‘never lacking soul’ with the ability to anger or soothe–but always descriptive and transparent.

 

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While pursuing a Marketing degree from Cal State LA, Ross interned in the Sales & Marketing team at Power 106 radio station in Los Angeles. The internship led to an opportunity at ASCAP (Performing Rights Organization), where he worked with the process of music publishing and obtained hands-on experience with songwriting and licensing.

 

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Unable to land a dream job in the industry, Ross moved to South Korea to work as an English as a Second Language teacher. After many years of teaching phonics to advanced-level English, he began to work in Operations Management in international schools. These roles married Ross’ love for language, international travel, and Marketing together in a unique way.

 

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After the back to back death of his brother and father, Ross was faced with profound grief which pushed him down a road of deep self-reflection about life and his personal legacy. With laser focus and new-found understanding, Ross combines his creative passions and practical work experience to inspire and entertain readers and listeners with his books and music in a way that feels fresh and sincere.

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Sadie Brown delivers a heartfelt illusion of a fake life with her new single “Counterfeit”

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At the heart of “Counterfeit” is a tale of love manipulated for selfish purposes, yet still feels captivating. Sadie Brown’s new single “Counterfeit” invites listeners into the deceptive lull of beautiful and bleak love, one that promises everything while lacking genuine vulnerability, ultimately delivering only heartbreak. Brown adeptly illustrates the anguish of being entangled in a romantic relationship that never fully reveals itself, leaving listeners caught between longing and the painful acknowledgment of reality. Through ethereal pop sensibilities and a bittersweet melody, Brown explores the complexity of a “counterfeit love life” alluring yet reserved, a love that’s perpetually poised to “cut its losses.” The outcome is a sonic experience that feels as vast and unreachable as a memory of love gone awry.

Counterfeit” doesn’t just touch on the hurt that comes from unrequited love; it captures the quiet resignation accompanying it. With “Counterfeit,” Sadie Brown steps into a new creative direction in her music, mixing introspective storytelling with emotional resonance.

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Written during the lockdown and produced by Cashybear (Tim Ross, formerly of Cash+David), “Counterfeit” builds a hazy, indie-pop atmosphere that feels grounded and otherworldly. The collaboration with guitarist Jimmy Sims (known for his work with George Ezra) lends a retro warmth, creating swirling riffs that complement Sadie’s soft yet piercing vocal delivery. This subtle instrumentation mirrors the song’s themes: a relationship built on false pretenses, with its sweetness fading away like mist.

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Brown draws inspiration from artists like Camera Obscura, Kate Bush, and Lana Del Rey, bringing a charming and restrained sense of vulnerability. Like Joni Mitchell, Brown leans into the contradictions of love, evoking nostalgia but never retreating from the reality of unfulfilled desire. “Counterfeit” is a thought-provoking piece that establishes Sadie Brown as a voice that can authentically convey both the charm and the ache of illusion.

 

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James’ masterful storytelling is incredibly evocative; she unflinchingly paints the story of a woman’s complicated feelings trapped in the shadows of an abusive marriage who, in a bold act of rebellion, seeks solace in a secret affair. The song features earthy, cinematic instrumentation meticulously crafted by Lisa Patterson, which echoes the grit and anguish of James’ lyrics. Her lyrics possess a poetic intensity, unsettling, and enthralling honesty. With the addition of Jeimmi Carrasco’s soaring violin and Sammy Duke’s bass and percussion, weave together a lush, raw soundscape that almost feels like a confession, an unholy prayer and celebration, which means breaking free from the bonds of despair.

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Unholy Prayer” is a cathartic experience, a paradox of entrapment and escape, love and longing, transforming pain into the beauty that lingers with you long after the final note fades, much like Damien Rice’s emotional ballad and the theatrical elegance of Kate Bush. James’ enchanting vocals are rich, reflecting vulnerability and strength, a potent reminder of life’s stark contrasts and that healing can emerge from even the darkest moments. There’s something profoundly timeless about this track as if it’s sung by women across generations, each adding her heartbreak and hope.

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In “Unholy Prayer,” Coraline James does not shy away from the agonies of life; instead, she illuminates them, emphasizing that even sorrow can serve as a conduit to new possibilities for individuals who have endeavored to reclaim their narratives amidst oppression.

 

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