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May 31, 2022June 12, 2022

Patrick Ames Conjures Practical Magic on Profound New Album “Harmonium”

Patrick Ames Conjures Practical Magic on Profound New Album “Harmonium” Singer Songwriter Patrick Ames is no stranger to profound lyricism and arresting emotion in his stripped-down musical offerings, and new album “Harmonium” is undoubtedly his most powerful and life-affirming collection to date. “Harmonium” is a lean, 7-track album deceptively heavy on raw, beautiful expression of the human experience. Patrick’s poetic, intuitive...

April 27, 2022

Mr. Grossman and Patrick Ames Release Fiery Single About January 6 Insurrection

Mr. Grossman and Patrick Ames Release Fiery Single About January 6 Insurrection Out of chaos and disorder comes potent art, and the new collaboration between newcomer Songwriter/Producer Mr. Grossman and acclaimed Singer Songwriter Patrick Ames entitled “F.W.I.W.” is no exception. Inspired by the January 6 insurrection and attempted coup, these Californian musicians reflect on one of the darkest moments in...

February 26, 2022March 5, 2022

The Best New Music of 2022 So Far

The Best New Music of 2022 So Far The best new music of 2022 is curated for you below in the latest update of I.M.P’s ‘Indie Music Worldwide’ Spotify playlist. From experimental electronic and post-punk to dream pop, jazz fusion and progressive metal, we’ve got it all. Featured Artists: Cosmopolis – Nixon-Manson (read about “Nixon-Manson”...

June 17, 2021August 27, 2021

Patrick Ames Evolves Lyrically Potent Blues, Funk, Soul and Folk Sound on “The Virtualistics” Album

Patrick Ames Evolves Lyrically Potent Blues, Funk, Soul and Folk Sound on “The Virtualistics” Album Composer and writer Patrick Ames continues to evolve his lyrically potent signature cocktail of junkyard blues on the new album, “The Virtualistics.” due for release June 16th. The album contains 8 songs written during the pandemic by the Napa Valley-based artist, each...

October 6, 2020August 29, 2021

Patrick Ames Releases Equality-Themed Anthem For All the “Essential Workers”

Trickster Singer Songwriter Patrick Ames continues to evolve his lyrically potent junkyard blues signature cocktail on hooky new single “Essential Workers”, out today on all platforms. Ames manages to plug into deep messages about equality and what it means to be an essential worker, while still putting the rock and roll hooks on full display with a statesman...

September 4, 2020August 29, 2021

Patrick Ames Kicks Up the Jams On Funky, Soulful Rock & Roll Single “You Make Me Scream”

Modern poet, wine enthusiast and blues philosopher Patrick Ames gets wild and loose on jangly new rock n’ roll single “You Make Me Scream”. This new release follows up Patrick’s other 2020 releases, “Reawakened 2020” and “Liveness”. (Update: Hear Patrick Ames’s new album “The Virtualistics”, out now.) Patrick Ames teams up with Producer Jon Ireson for a funky dance...

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July 5, 2020April 28, 2021

Indie Music Worldwide: The Best New Music on Spotify [July]

Indie Music Worldwide: The Best New Music on Spotify [July] We try to keep on top of what’s happening in the underground and beyond through our constantly updating Indie Music Worldwide Spotify playlist. As of July 5th, 2020, below are the artists and tracks featured on our most popular playlist where we featured the...

June 19, 2020April 28, 2021

SF Bay Folk Singer Songwriter Patrick Ames Releases Revitalizing, Politically Charged “Reawakened 2020” Single

SF Bay Folk Singer Songwriter Patrick Ames Releases Revitalizing, Politically Charged “Reawakened 2020” Single SF Bay Folk Singer Songwriter Patrick Ames is releasing his new single “Reawakened 2020“ on June 19, 2020. Hot off the heels of his “Liveness” EP, Patrick brings us a song for the times with “Reawakened 2020”. Patrick will also be donating his Bandcamp proceeds from this...

June 18, 2020April 28, 2021

Bandcamp Donating Juneteenth Proceeds to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund: 17 New Releases to Listen and Buy

Bandcamp Support Racial Justice By Donating Juneteenth Proceeds to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund Always taking a positive lead in the underground music community, Bandcamp recently made a statement pledging it’s support for racial justice, equality and change, opting to donate 100 % of profits this Juneteenth (and every following Juneteenth) to the NAACP Legal...

April 28, 2020April 28, 2021

Here Are The Best New Bandcamp Albums.

Bandcamp waive their revenue share on a monthly basis now to help musicians and labels. Here Are The Best New Bandcamp Albums. They have certainly been doing their part to support musicians during this pandemic. A statement from Bandcamp: A few Fridays ago, we waived our revenue share to help musicians impacted by the Covid-19...

April 16, 2020April 28, 2021

Patrick Ames Takes You On A Musical Napa Valley Vineyard Tour In “Liveness in Quarantine” Livestream Series

Liveness in Quarantine. Recorded during the Covid-19 Pandemic, April 2020. LIVE in the Vineyard. The wineries of Napa Valley and wine county are closed but the vineyards are alive during April’s Pandemic. Join @PatrickAmes for tours and new music for your sheltering in place. Bring your wine glass because it’s always Happy Hour in this...

April 10, 2020April 28, 2021

Coronavirus: The Best New Songs and Albums For Self-Isolation

As COVID19 has streamlined a powerful assault on just about every Earthen industry, we are forced to stay at home and pause aspects of our lives, and the mounting stresses are real. Constants are more important than ever right now. Art is a constant. Music is a constant. These can be created in isolation and their rich emotions can be experienced in isolation. Music being released during these hazy, unseemly times is without a doubt defiant.