Photo by Lora Karam of Lora Karam Photography “Raise Your Hands” is the new single from “American Idol” Season 2 runner-up Kimberley Locke. So happy she is back to releasing new music and that she took the time to talk with “Un-Block The Music.” “The only time I am my true self is when I... Continue Reading →
“American Idol’s” Kimberley Locke, Doing It “Her Way” With New Music
Kimberley Locke was on Season 2 of “American Idol” when the show was at it’s peak! Though the whole season everyone felt the friendship between Kimberley, Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken. It was a season where voting was intense and you could keep voting as many times as you could get through on the phone... Continue Reading →
The Brummies Make Analog Recording Cutting Edge Again
You have probably have heard the duet “Drive Away” featuring Kacey Musgraves. Bet you have also sung along to The Band Perry’s “Done”. And, do you watch “Nashville”? Then, you’ve heard “Be My Girl”. However, do you recognize the names John Davidson and Jacob Bryant? Well…pay attention, they have written all of those songs, and... Continue Reading →
Orchestral Music & Pop Become One At J.C. Santalis’ Raw Recording Studio
Whatever happened to musical artists that paint a picture and evoke drama and heart palpitations when you listen? Well…I found a few at Raw Recording in Patterson, NY. (http://www.rawrecording.com/) Thankfully, Producer/Engineer, Jean-Christophe Santalis (J.C.), Raw Recording’s owner brought together the young and talented Bond Villain (aka Robert Roche) and former “American Idol,” Kimberley Locke. Anyway,... Continue Reading →
Summer 2018: Ken Davenport, The Brummies, Elizsabeth & More
This summer will be hot for Unblockthemusic.blog. Look for stories about the Brummies, J.C Santalis, Bond Villain, Kimberley Locke and I am very excited to say,,,I just spoke with Tony Award Winning Producer Ken Davenport! Ken, who won the Tony for Kinky Boots, is nominated once again for “Once On This Island”! Tonys are this... Continue Reading →
Juliet Simms: On Her New Single, “Take Me,” Writing Music Is Close To Magic
Have you heard the new single, called “Take Me,” or have you seen the music video on VEVO? It’s Juliet Simms, Season 2 runner-up on “The Voice.” This is Juliet’s first new music since her 2016 EP titled “From the Grave”. Rarely, do I agree with the winners of music reality shows, but I had such high... Continue Reading →