What do the critics say?

REVIEW: Give Me Your Heart

From "Dining Area"

Systemic

Loved the beat arrangement. Great job on the lyrics too. 

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HI Roy we are happy to add your song to our spring playlist

we like it and we like that 60's noir in it...we love the organ  and trumpet solo as well

very warm voice it sounds like a track from the 70s

:)

Apr 2

Lobello Records

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4agsIifpc7G6GTE7cJhq5f?si=3d957b3d95204a52

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Best For You

It's a good song,I liked the rock rhythm of the music and I thought it was well performed, that's why I added this music to my playlist.————————————

Independent spirits

Hi and thank you for sharing your work with us. Beautiful singing, your voice is unique. The track is well made and well arranged but it misses that amazing hook to fully connect to the chorus. 

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IndieMusicSpin.com

t.Roy and the Smoking Section New Single 'Give Me Your Heart' http://indiemusicspin.com/t-roy-and-the-smoking-section-new-single-give-me-your-heart/

 

indiemusicspin@gmail.com

IndieMusicSpin.com

I think this is great and your vocals are awesome. You’ve got a great sound to listen to, and I think that our audience will be int

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Yellow & Black

You have a great musical style and master this art perfectly. This song deserves a place in my next hot picks :)

 

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BlueDeck

Hi t.Roy, just to let you know I'll be playing Give Me Your Heart on today's show. Will tag you on Insta later on. Here's a direct link to the show - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0eeb345f-3cca-41d4-b9e5-304ce7d84676

 

Many thanks,

Phil

 

 

BlueDeck

Hi t.Roy, thanks for your submission. Just to let you know I'll be playing Give Me Your Heart on an upcoming show in May, I'll tag you on socials and drop you a link when it's live.


 

Many thanks,

Phil

 

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Musiconomiaradio

Nice song! We love singersongwritters! We promote them in Spain so if you come please tell us via instagram

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0h My Weekly Addiction

the guitar track is def my fav and i dig your vocals, but the mix is where i think it has more room for improvement for the sound to be cleaner. just my preference however

 

Rock Al Palo

Wow Smoking Section, impressive job!

The raw power in the guitar riffs really drove this rock song home. It's a true testament to the genre. We will add it to our new playlist, keep like this!

Rock Al Palo

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/53gkjWJXpRSFZjGe380mdM?si=e67c53e2546d44dd

 

Music On The Rox

This is a really cool track. You have a good voice. For us, we are just looking for something more vocally produced, so that your vocals stand out even more. Thanks for sending it over.

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Hot Lunch Music

This was a badass track that gave me some dive bar vibes 

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Tripping Tracks

Incredible vocals and catchy melody.  We are hoping to hear from you again in the future. Best wishes :)

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Yellow & Black

You have a great musical style and master this art perfectly. This song deserves a place in my next hot picks :)

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Cheers To The Vikings

You are professional and have so much talent. We enjoyed listening to this song till the last second :)

 

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Best For You

It's a good song,I liked the rock rhythm of the music and I thought it was well performed, that's why I added this music to my playlist.

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Music Crowns

Hey t.Roy, we shared your track to our Twitter! You can see it via the link below: https://twitter.com/MusicCrowns/status/1653542301799424000 

We hope to hear from you soon, and wish you the best of luck with your release and future projects! - Amber

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Bad Architect Records

Great energy, I liked the band arrangement especially and the production was solid. Good luck and I wish you the best! 

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Certified Bop Magazine

Epic emotions are unleashed in "Give Me Your Heart," a rock ballad that pierces the soul with its breathtaking exploration of love, loss, and resilience. t.Roy, your poignant lyrics and emotive piano work create an unforgettable soundscape, resonating with listeners and leaving us with goosebumps from the powerful crescendo. Your soaring vocals not only showcase your impressive range but also drive home the emotional depth of this beautiful piece.

 

Your dedication to creating quality music and ensuring your talented friends are well compensated speaks volumes about your character and passion for your craft. With "Dining Area" and the upcoming 16-song album, it's clear that you have a wealth of incredible material at your fingertips. I will be eagerly sharing "Give Me Your Heart" on Instagram, and I have no doubt that your work will resonate with audiences worldwide, attracting live gigs and potential record label interest.

 

Best regards,

Skylar from Certified Bop

-IndieMusicSpin.com

I think this is great and your vocals are awesome. You’ve got a great sound to listen to, and I think that our audience will be interested in learning about this track. Please send us a press release that describes your music and shares your bio. 

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Montréal Radio Cité

Hi t.Roy & The Smoking Section,

this is a very good track, a big energy, we love.

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FlutterTone

Hi, Nice track, I will add it to my Rock playlist. It will be there for 30 days. Please follow me on Instagram @fluttertone 

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Tinnitist

I added your track to my Tinnitist Top 300 playlist and/or included it in a roundup post on my site. Find it here: 

https://tinnitist.com/2023/05/01/groover-playlist-206-catching-up-catching-on-part-1/

https://tinnitist.com/2023/05/01/groover-playlist-206-catching-up-catching-on-part-2/

It has also been shared on my Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. If you could please return the favour by sharing the link, liking the Top 200 playlist and following me on Spotify and social media (links below), I would appreciate it. 

Cheers / Darryl

twitter.com/darryl_sterdan

twitter.com/tinnitist

facebook.com/tinnitist

instagram.com/tinnitist

https://open.spotify.com/user/7ouujzq6vayhgi6alqsgxulsq

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JAX DAILY MUSIC NEWS

Thanks for submitting your single and you know I do love your voice. Your vocal interpretation is terrific. I'm sure at some point you're going to have some thing that will fit us but here some of the instrumentation is just a bit out of our area we look for more modern instrumentation in the rock area with a bit more edge especially when the punk category as mentioned, I do really like your sound, and I will keep an eye out for you in the future.

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ADAD Audio

Hello, Thank you for sharing your song "Give Me Your Heart" with us. The song had a lot of passion and I liked your vocal on it. Your sound is unique and you are a talented singer. Wish you the best with promotion, much respect

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Don's Tunes

Hi! This is one really solid tune with strong, heartfelt lyrics and great emotional delivery! I definitely enjoyed it up. Keep it up!

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Cherry Pick

Hey! Loved the chordal choices for the instrumentation in here. The drums are tasteful with the ghost notes. The vibe is catchy.  Wishing you success, Cheers!

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Happy Productions

I appreciate your vintage bluesy sound.  Best of luck!

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Free 99

Very amazing work on this song! Keep the songs coming on here and keep up the great work!

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New Artist Discoveries

Impressive single. This energy style carries me well. Especially these lyrics filled with sensations and made you travel emotionally. It's energetic and behind a voice filled with melancholy. 

New Artist Discoveries

🔴https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68LtAskdJCjdtjyUxt2i5m?si=nkDcxLARTbGMENj57NF2mw&utm_source=copy-link

 

🔴https://twitter.com/HamOsni3?t=GFAGNPUmggpMKiimPnj4Vw&s=09

Good news! New Artist Discoveries shared their email with you. You can use it to contact the curator/pro:

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New sauce

I would like to say this is a really nice song and I love how the band played so beautifully that I even had to hit the replay button. Thanks for the lovely sound and I look forward to listening to more of your songs soon 

Congrats! 

https://twitter.com/Sauce_curator/status/1652593698171912195?t=4D2E2qyhEljemo9LA8zlRg&s=19

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Hi - Thanks for sending the track and we'd love to play it on our station. We will let you know when it will be on one of our shows. If you have a email & Twitter address please let us know as you will be emailed when you are to be on a particular show and tweeted each time the track is played (you can email us the details or add them to Groover). If we could get an mp3 (rather than wav) of the track that would be fantastic. Make sure to go onto radiowigwam.co.uk to create a profile and follow us on social media - this will ensure you are featured on our best shows and be eligible for our annual awards :) 

=======================UKI

This is a decent middle of the road tune with a decent blues backbone. Like the brass section and great vocals here. 

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Unfolded Music Canada

it's quite an impressive music concept. Thanks for sharing

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SANLUCA SOUND

RECORD LABEL, ITALY

Ciao grazie per averci scritto, quando la musica è americana è sempre al TOP e tu lo sei a tutti gli effetti. Un mondo che hai avuto il coraggio di far diventare moderno e attuale pur mantenendo suoni veri e arrangiamenti suonati. Ottimo il mix e il Mastering, bellissimi i suoni e gli strumenti, si percepisce che tutti hanno suonato con grande qualità. BRAVISSIMO

TRANSLATION:

Hi thanks for writing to us, when music is American it's always at the TOP and you are in all respects. A world that you had the courage to make modern and current while maintaining real sounds and played arrangements. Excellent mix and mastering, beautiful sounds and instruments, it is perceived that everyone played with great quality. EXCELLENT

 

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Mike Savage Artist Management Inc

Thanks for sending through! You should consider uploading this to Amazing Radio (amazingradio.us) - I feel like the DJs there would like this. You should also think about launching a hyper-targeted social media campaign aimed at fans of like-sounding artists (maybe in that blues-rock world), driving them to your Spotify page. Best of luck!

 

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Alt Music Radio UK

Hey, thanks for sending Give Me Your Heart. It’s an arresting track with an authentic sound, style and production which I really enjoyed. I think it encapsulates the heritage and spirit of original blues/rock with a contemporary and neoteric twist. It’s a great song and I will play this on one of my radio shows for sure. Cheers. Chris

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Dreamy Paradise

Vocalist is more than impressive. He is got a warm and heartfelt voice and he seems has found his style. The compositions sound incredibly organic. I don't get anything that sounds like it is coming from presets. This song is an instantly catchy and recognizable jazz tune that has a tuneful and memorable rhythm. Good luck with whatever comes next.

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David | #BeyondTheBridge on Raw Radio |

I really enjoyed this track and its perfect for my smooth playlist. Such a cool laid back track with many elements 

Congrats! As promised, David | #BeyondTheBridge on Raw Radio | shared your track!

David | #BeyondTheBridge on Raw Radio |

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2NxGUZ2jb3Xz4XMti6OwO3?si=fLFGuHm9SUyqzm2iRrS6FQ

divad.yeliab.77@gmail.com

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Indie Vibin' w/Jae

Here's the link to my tweet: https://twitter.com/JaeCabreraMusic/status/1651249080406884354?s=20

 

Indie Vibin' w/Jae

Hello t.Roy & The Smoking Section,

 

Thank you for sending in your track, "Give Me Your Heart" i enjoyed the overall mood and energy of the song and will share it to my twitter feed.

- Jae

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yuval josefson

Hey friends!

Thanks for sending me the song :-)

Excellent song, I would love to share, send me a link

Good luck!

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'Give Me Your Heart' is a stunning released that is fuelled by exciting vocal performances, relatable lyrics and excellent musicianship. Add 'Give Me Your Heart' to your new music playlist this week!

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Common Sense

Strong! Love the gritty vibes and solid beats in this piece. The main issue I have is it's a tad bit too retro in style for the channel. But I love the well crafted lyrics and strong vocals in this piece!

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T.F

Beautiful atmosphere and arrangements, the music has a strong character, it is well constructed. The production is very neat, the whole is very convincing and professional. Congratulations for this work. Expand your fanbase on social networks to start with, do many gigs in your area to build a solid base. Congratulations for the great quality of your work.

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Aeroplane Media

This song has americana and soft rock influences and it's a well thought out piece. Thank you for sharing your tune with us 

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Tinnitist

Thanks for your submission. I'll add your track to my Tinnitist Top 300 playlist on Spotify and/or include it in a roundup post on my site soon. I'll send you the confirmation and a link when it's done. Cheers / Darryl

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Black Parade

Hello and thank you for sharing your song with us. This is a great song with a lot of soul in it. It's a fun to listen to and you have a great voice that can do magic in Jazz shows or acoustic shows.  keep up the good work!

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Various Small Flames

There's such swagger and confidence here, making for a soulful, passionate style. The result might just lean too far towards the mainstream side of country rock for VSF, but we admire it nonetheless and we hope it reaches a big audience.

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Best New Indie

The arrangement overall is impressive but it's too classic New Orleans Americana inspired rock for our more modern indie style.  

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Lobello Records

HI Roy we are happy to add your song to our spring playlist

we like it and we like that 60's noir in it...we love the organ and trumpet solo as well

very warm voice it sounds like a track from the 70s

:)

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Lemon Fresh Music

love that the entire production is centered around the vocals, i honestly do enjoy the rawness of the instrumental lines 

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Keep Walking Music

Hey,

The production is good, I will keep this track in mind and perhaps share it with the team and other bloggers.

Regards,

Amelia

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Music Crowns

Thank you for your submission! We would love to share your track to our Twitter! Wishing you the best of luck with your release and we hope to hear from you soon. - Amber

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I would like to say this is a really nice song and I love how the band played so beautifully that I even had to hit the replay button. Thanks for the lovely sound and I look forward to listening to more of your songs soon 

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Rag Talent

So good! We'll get this posted on our IG and tag you in everything! Thanks for the send and keep them coming in!

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AvA Live Radio

I love your purpose and how you are so fair with the people you work with. To me team is everything and no man can do anything in this business without the help of others. The song is super cool and I love your voice. You're a good man with a strong character. I want to celebrate that. Sharing your track. 

AVA Live Radio hosted by Jacqueline Jax is where you will discover a highly curated feed of new music from independent artists. 

AVA Live Radio is the top 5% most globally shared podcasts on Spotify. 

Radio Listeners in over 79 countries including the US, Canada and Europe. 

In the top 10% of video viewed on Spotify 

Launching 86% more music than any of Spotifys affiliated music program in 2022-2023

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We Write About Music

Hi!

Thanks so much for requesting us to review your single. We really enjoyed the versatility of the instrumentals, but with the horns popping out the most. Everything else sounded pretty nice as well and was a good intro to your sound as a band. Good job!

 

Additionally, we'd love to stay in touch on Instagram or TikTok for all your new releases. Feel free to follow us at ours: @wewriteaboutmusic

Take care!

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Celebration Records

THanks for sending over your music. I really like how much tempo you have in the song and how your vocal performance and range just blends into the song in a really smooth way. I loved that. I wish you the best of luck.

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Steam Music Management, Publishing & Creative Services

Thanks for sharing the track with me. You got there definitely some cool folk/acoustic/rock tune with a nice groove melody and a reconcilable hook. Sound good to me. Maybe not the super master pice after all and the first listening but I think some solid good track you can work with. Keep up the good work

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Independent spirits

Hi and thank you for sharing your work with us. Beautiful singing, your voice is unique. 

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Pillar Artists

Hi. I appreciate the roots, blues style of this song though felt the vocals could have been a bit crisper and a bit clearer in the mix, along with some of the instrumentation being a little tidier. 

I think the song can work well as a more traditional '60s blue rock song akin to The Animals though, personally, would be looking for a bit more of a modern style for my current music tastes.

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Secret Eclectic

Hello there, I hope everything's good! Energetic performance and nice arrangement, I like how the guitars blend with the organ and the horn solos. But this is just my opinion, overall very enjoyable piece, thanks for sending your music to us, really appreciated! Best Regards!

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Chalkpit Music

 Hey thanks for sharing this track with us, it was great to listen - this had a nice melodic style developing and was performed to a high standard - good mix of instrumentals emerging in the track - overall it was well crafted - well done - keep up the great work - I wish you all the best in your promo efforts  

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Big Sun Records

Hey, we really enjoyed listening to your song and the emotion it conveys! 

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Grotesqualizer

Salute t.Roy & The Smoking Section! Interesting arrangement. We like the wind section production. Cool keys delivery.  Cheers!

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Restless Wears

I really love the snare work over the strong vocal performance and the sax is like the cherry on top. It's delivered and produced really well 

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Coffee & TV Songs

Thanks so much for sending! Really fun listen here - not typically my genre, but I definitely enjoyed this melodically. Sounded a little Bond-ish and loved that whaling organ. I really just seek out more bass-heavy, dancy, poppy R&B or Rock. Love being exposed to this kind of stuff though! Super cool!

REVIEW:Hurting Each Other

From "Asheville Sessions"

Full Level Rock Magazine

This is actually the crossroads of American music. When Gospel, Soul and the Blues meet...Southern Soul, if you want it. Soul shouters like Al Green or the Staple Singers did it in the good old days and now T. Roy & the Smoking Section is bringing it all back home again. Churchy organ sound, Gospel backing vocals and, more importantly, a catchy melody that sticks like glue in the back of your mind. It's part of a tradition not unlike the solo work of Warren Haynes or Mike Farris more contemporarily. I'm sure from the moment you play it you'll find out why this is truly God's music. Tune of the week!

Full Level Rock Magazine

This song has been included in Full Level Radio International Playlist. Here you have the link:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71AWQms3XqwngwXDdWY45C?si=9f72f4221a304172

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MUSIC MEDIA

Hello t.Roy & The Smoking Section, thank you for sharing your new song with us. We have added it to our playlist 'THE BEST MUSIC OF THE WEEK' and shared it on our social media and with our team. The song has a completely organic instrumentation, just the way we like it, with that wonderful sound of the instruments, especially the guitar, which is expertly played alongside the organ, giving the song a great groove. Your voice effectively conveys the essence of each lyric, with soft backing vocals providing excellent accompaniment. Congratulations! Cheers!

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RADIO CAVIAR MUSICAL

greetings again!

how much musical quality there is in the melodies and composition of "Hurting Each Other". 

everything fits perfectly from the brass section, the choirs and vocals, the Hammond with its personal sound, a piece of music that shows a lifetime of sonic experience.

we hope and wish from the bottom of our hearts that you can sign with a label and see you touring in this part of europe, we will help promoting your fantastic music.

THIS IS ALWAYS YOUR MUSICAL HOME!

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Yellow & Black

You have a great style and master it perfectly.This song deserves to be heard by all people around the world :)

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New Champion Management

First off, in my opinion, I love your voice. A real throwback feel to it, it has all the character and charisma of a Muscle Shoals session. i also love the clear care and intention taken when crafting the arrangement and backing vocals for this track Think it would be a killer to see live!

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Yorkshire Web Radio

Good Work Guys!! I like this track not usually my cup of tea but there's something about this track, the lyrics tell a story in an easy listenable sort of way "Singing a story is what's going on here, I love it! I'm gonna add your track to our New Music Monday Show (broadcast on 7th August Between 6 & 8pm), 

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FVMusicBlog

'Hurting Each Other' is a stunning release complete with soulful instrumentation, warm vocal performances and inviting production. It is a stunning release that needs to be heard!

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Click Roll Boom

Hey!

Thanks for submitting Hurting Each Other

We will share the news on our sites and socials.

'Hurting Each Other' has a wonderful laid back vibe. The vocals are wonderous with a comforting tine. The swooping and soaring guitars, vibrant sax and stunning backing vocals bring the track together with majestic class.

Thanks, Amy.

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René (Time For Metal)

 

Hallo liebe Band,

gerne gebe ich euch ein Feedback zu eurem emotionalen Song.

Ihr spielt einen ruhigen Rock mit vielen Blues, Folk und Soul Einflüssen. Eure Klasse ist dabei spürbar. Auch als Metal und Rock Redakteur spüre ich eure professionelle Ausrichtung. Große Tipps kann ich euch nicht geben, ihr wisst ja, was ihr könnt. Euer Songwriting ist komplett, ihr habt Höhepunkte, der Refrain bleibt im Kopf. 

 

hello dear band,

I'm happy to give you feedback on your emotional song.

You play a quiet rock with lots of blues, folk and soul influences. Your class is noticeable. Even as a metal and rock editor, I can feel your professional orientation. I can't give you any big tips, you know what you're capable of. Your songwriting is complete, you have highlights, the chorus sticks in your head.

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Common Sense

This is a very powerful song and I love the melodies! Excellent beats, strong vocals and a very catchy chorus! The main issue that I have is this song focuses a lot on themes of love and relationships. I'm currently hunting for songs that focus on other themes (uprisings/rebellions/the supernatural). But this is a very well written piece of music. Very memorable as well.

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Silvia - Blog della Musica

CIAO t.Roy & The Smoking Section, thanks for your song: it is fantastic! The choir is very very good :-)

I add this song to a Blog della Musica Spotify Playlist for 2 months (follow and play) :-) 

Silvia - Blog della Musica

This is the link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ldSAHPdomvqkfq41Dqd5a?si=a8a9814d8b504f76

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PAKO MUSIC

Brano molto bello, ben realizzato. Si sente l'esperienza. 

Assolutamente bravo, l'unica cosa attenzione ai volumi delle tracce, le sento troppo alte. 

Però è davvero fatto bene. Bravi.

 

Very nice song, well done. You feel the experience.

Absolutely good, the only thing pay attention to the volumes of the tracks, I hear them too high.

But it's really well done. Well done.

PAKO MUSIC

Ciao. Ecco il link di condivisione, se ti va seguici

https://twitter.com/pako_music/status/1686489545833861121

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Limoubluez web-radio

Bonjour 

On aime beaucoup, pouvez-vous nous envoyer par mail le morceau en format mp3 pour le diffuser dans notre programmation?

Merci 

 

Limoubluez web-radio

Good morning

We like it a lot, can you send us the song by email in mp3 format to distribute it in our programming?

THANKS

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Orrator

Thank you for this track. I would like to share it in an upcoming review column for the World Music Central website. 

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Estúdio El PapaHey man, good to see you here again. First of all, I would like to apologize for my poor English. Another great song! Honestly, there's not much to add to this review. Your music is really good overall, both in terms of melody and production. It has consistency, which is great! As in previous reviews, I commit to including and ensuring that your track remains in my playlist for at least 15 days. I hope this has helped and will continue to help. I sincerely hope it does! Remember the tip about synchronizing the lyrics using Musixmatch! Thank you once again for sharing a bit of your music with me. Congratulations on the song and all the work you've done. As always, I wish you great success. Renato

REVIEW: Old Hound Dog

from "Dining Area"

AntiFragile Music

Thank you for your song and fun message, t.Roy! I think what you're doing is really fun (especially the Texappalachian definition of your genre!) but we as a label don't service much country, and we would not be a good fit for this project. We will have to pass, but good luck with playlisting, other labels, and future releases!

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Peaceful Notes

Thank you very much for sending us this captivating work.  I liked the expressiveness of your voice as well as the organic instrumental accompaniment that transports the listener to a captivating musical atmosphere.  However, I think that it's rhythm wouldn't fit properly to our playlist.

Best wishes for your music.

Monica, Peaceful Notes team. 

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Natalie Do

Hello! Good and expressive instrumental playing, the guitar and keyboards are clearly audible. The vocals are nice to hear, you can hear the power in the voice that comes through the lines of the song. Everything sounded good, but personally I lacked a twist or something that would make your song stand out. But I definitely thank you and your work, maybe next time your song will grace my playlist!

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Very amazing work on this song! Keep the songs coming on here and keep up the great work!

Free 99

Thank you so much! Here is the link to Free 99: zeno.fm/free99

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Last Day Deaf

Hope you enjoy & share!

https://lastdaydeaf.com/young-folks-10-folk-acoustic-indie-folk-alt-country-singer-songwriter-jams-121/

Best!

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Cheers To The Vikings

you are professional and have so much talent. we enjoyed listening to this record till the last second :)

 

Cheers To The Vikings

https://twitter.com/cheersvikings/status/1680404456049987584

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Estúdio El Papa

Hey man, good to see you here again. First of all, I would like to apologize for my poor English.

Another great song! Honestly, there's not much to add to this review. Your music is really good overall, both in terms of melody and production. It has consistency, which is great! As in previous reviews, I commit to including and ensuring that your track remains in my playlist for at least 15 days. I hope this has helped and will continue to help. I sincerely hope it does! Remember the tip about synchronizing the lyrics using Musixmatch!

Thank you once again for sharing a bit of your music with me. Congratulations on the song and all the work you've done. As always, I wish you great success.

Renato

 

Estúdio El Papa

Mais Música vol II

https://fanlink.to/maismusica2

Mais Música

https://fanlink.to/maismusica1

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Mannu Kohli, Panorama Music

Hi, Thanks for sharing your track. 

First - my thoughts on the music. Loved your voice. Excellent texture and timbre. The songwriting is really nice. Very melodic and the lyrics are meaningful. Liked the fact that the melody and the vocals are at the forefront of the arrangements and the production. While it's minimalistic as is typical of Country tracks, the composition is somehow more complex and the brief spoken section in the middle is nice touch. Very enjoyable!  

Now - I can feature the track on my YT playlist but other than that, in the territory where I am based there really isn't much else that can be done with this genre of music. I do, however, wish you the best!! Will post the link of my playlist here once I add it. Thanks

 

Mannu Kohli, Panorama Music

Hi, Here's a link to the playlist where I shared your track

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8K06J94heNmWRNw0a5vI9HWSh9vueCbv

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The Sounds Won't Stop

Great song! We will get this up on our IG as a post and update you on that as soon as it's live! Thanks so much for this one and keep sending new songs so we can help push them out there!  

 

The Sounds Won't Stop

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cui1orIuu3R/

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Best For You

Great song,I liked the soft rhythm of the music and I think the singer's voice is great, that's why I added this music to my playlist.

 

Best For You

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0SlMPm46JrUkm4Vp1Cyig6?si=du7Ycc8YQTG1IynszBxG1A

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Dave Powers

Thank you for sharing another song with me! This one had a good vibe that will be a fit for my playlist “Coffee and Country”. If you could share this playlist with your fans in social media, I would appreciate it. No pressure if not and I wish you the best!

 

Dave Powers

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/370nMLmsUMZKzerzXrItLJ

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AntiFragile Music

Thank you for your song and fun message, t.Roy! I think what you're doing is really fun (especially the Texappalachian definition of your genre!) but we as a label don't service much country, and we would not be a good fit for this project. We will have to pass, but good luck with playlisting, other labels, and future releases!

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Caoba Records

Thank you for sending us your track.  "Old Hound Dog" is a captivating song, performed with great expressiveness.  The song has an organic instrumental arrangement capable of creating a catchy musical atmosphere.  

Unfortunately, we think that the rhythm of your excellent work would not fit correctly with the mood of our playlist.

 We wish you much success with your release.

Regards, Sofia.  

 

 

Peaceful Notes

Thank you very much for sending us this captivating work.  I liked the expressiveness of your voice as well as the organic instrumental accompaniment that transports the listener to a captivating musical atmosphere.  However, I think that it's rhythm wouldn't fit properly to our playlist.

Best wishes for your music.

Monica, Peaceful Notes team. 

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Rocktelling

Ciao!

È un buon classico country /rock, vecchio stile. Ma a mio parere, non è particolarmente originale, anche se ben fatto. Può sembrare un pezzo famoso di  30 anni fa ma per fare la differenza occorre originalità, della sperimentazione. Ovviamente questo è solo il mio parere, sicuramente ci saranno altri siti e radio che la pensano diversamente. Vi auguro tutto il meglio!

Anna Rita 

(Rocktelling) 

 

HI!

It's a good old fashioned country/rock classic. But in my opinion, it's not particularly original, even if it's well done. It may seem like a famous piece from 30 years ago but originality and experimentation are needed to make a difference. Obviously this is just my opinion, surely there will be other sites and radios that think differently. Wish you all the best! 

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Oghamyst Music

Hey, thanks for submitting! Wooowf! This is such a cool fun vibe! Catchy and laidback at the same time! I like the brilliant creative fun writing style, the lighthearted but genuine and expressive storytelling, and of course, the groovy rich bluesy eclectic country-folk soundscape with the overall great song structure! Very cool intermingling between the vocals and music. It definitely, makes you chill out and vibe with fun! Very crisp production! Loved it! I will share it on my socials and playlist as soon as possible! 

 

All the best and thanks! :)

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Greenwood Studio

Hey Roy, thank you for contacting me, I really appreciate it. The sound is very cool and the vibe is good, I love that American sound. Unfortunately, at the moment I'm too busy and I can't deal with anything out from Europe. I certainly appreciate your info and biography, it was funny to read, as well as all the links. I hope you find someone to help you on your way. I wish you good luck and success in your future work. Kind regards. Antonino

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City of Music Radio

Hi and thanks for your bluesy tune. I like the vocals and piano accompanying. Unfortunately i miss some surprising moment. Nevertheless best wishes and good luck. 

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FLOP FLOP

Sounds vintage, quite progressive track and beckons, to be honest, I'm not a fan of this genre, but I liked your work - with its light atmosphere, which is mesmerizing. It's a good job. I'll be glad to support it.

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Jessica O'Connor | Mic Drop Music

hi t. roy thanks for sharing this song with me! i enjoyed the message behind the song about your sweet pup :) however i would consider cutting the song down in length. i usually advise new artists on groover to keep their songs to 3 minutes or less, just as many new listeners will see a nearly 5 minute song, get intimidated by the length and either skip it or not give it a full listen. best of luck!

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Males Vibracions

Hi again. We read that you are looking for a stamp. We are a show on an underground radio, which right now we are on vacation. But since you have already sent us 2 songs we will try to do something for you. Besides, you have talent. We don't promise anything, but we will send your songs to a couple of labels we have contact with and the organizers of the Benicassim Blues Festival. They will decide, but at least they will have heard you. We hope your tenacity will be rewarded. a hug

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Independent Music Playlists

Hey this is a beautiful atmosphere, a very characterful instrumental arrangement and lyrically endearing vocals. A little more classic, blues americana vibe than has quite felt a fit for my playlists but I enjoyed the dog-lyrics, lots of personality.

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Theocide Records

Hey! Very good performance and awesome production! The sound is outstanding. However, the vocal lines didn't get me enough. Sorry, but , these are so important to me. I wish you teh best in your campaign, youre so taltned. Good luck! ———————

Last Day Deaf

Hi there! Will share this gem as part of our Young Folks column within the next 3-4 weeks. Best!

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Best For You

Great song,I liked the soft rhythm of the music and I think the singer's voice is great, that's why I added this music to my playlist.

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POPSense

Sensational!  What a sound!  What a good mood!  Super!  That vibe, the voice, the hit are perfect!  Inspiring and strong lyrics!  For sure a remarkable sound and full of success!  The cover with the photo of the dog is very good, with striking elements!  Congratulations on the production!  It was amazing! Passionate!

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Indieoclock

Sophisticated, high-spirited, impressive music, nice to hear, we love it and will add it to our Spotify playlist

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Mais Faixas

Hello, thank you for contacting us!

Your new single has a good sound and the instruments with its light beat are well executed, however, the song ended up becoming a bit long.

We suggest you opt for tracks with less than 4 minutes to make it easier for both playlists and radio stations.

We wish success.

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Khushboo Verma

Hi t.Roy & The Smoking Section,

 

Thanks for sharing your song with me, great song. I'd suggest you work on building a strong online presence across platforms especially Instagram and YouTube. This will help you reach out to a wider audience and establish your profile which will help you gain media attention and a fan base. Sharing some tips below, feel free to experiment:

 

- DM your songs to as many people as you can, share it with people who are starting out as an influencer, you support them and they support you.

- Your own circle is where you begin, share it with everyone you know and ask them to share it with everyone they know. 

-Meta is pushing stories big time, make sure to use your audio from the music library while promoting the song on stories. 

- Use your song from music library when you post pictures on IG

- You can push your song further via reels, YouTube shorts. A recent report by YT showed that artists doubled their YT audience via shorts.  Focus on creating vertical videos, some interesting content that goes well with your song and post it consistently. Do not shy away from posting a new reel every other day.

- You can share it with fellow artists also, give shout out for shout out where you promote someone else's work in exchange for them sharing yours.

- Update your Spotify profile regularly  which includes profile picture, description, your playlist, live performance schedule etc.

 

All the very best!

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Pillar Artists

Hi. I appreciate the rootsy Country style of this song though I do tend to look for songs with a bit more of a modern sound and a bit more energy. 

 

This is just my personal opinion and, though it's not a fit for my own music tastes, I do still wish you luck with the campaign.

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Only Indie Music

 

Hi t.Roy & The Smoking Section, how are you? The song is great and well produced, I really liked the melody and highlight for the great vocal performance, the timbre is great and I really liked the backing vocals. The structure has really good intro, verses and chorus, the texture is great and the instrumental has really great quality and good rhythm, I really liked the drums, bass, guitars and keyboards, congratulations. Song added to Only indie music playlist for three months and shared on instagram.

 

Jul 5 - Only Indie Music

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3f0H8eZFxxPYLE3w2KiJs9?si=5c1c009aded14da7

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Ze Rock Porto

Hello guys, thanks for submitting your music.

Really great song, loved the piano and the great vocal delivery! 

Will be added to our radio's database to be played in between shows and I will also share it with my colleagues, so they may play it too on their shows.

Keep rockin'!

www.zerockradio.com

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Daily Pills

Thank you for submitting your song, the structure and arrangement works well overall but unfortunately it’s not quite what I’m looking for my playlist direction in terms of mood and vibes. I encourage you to continue creating and submitting your music, bye!  

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Planetarian

Nice stuff. It's not the type of blues that I tend to program, as I tend to like old style country (guitar-based) stuff, but I also like the sense of humor here. Getting a record label is not easy, despite that a new one seems to pop up every day. Many would want to see some kind of track record, which as a new outfit you can't really provide. On Bandcamp, I find fewer new releases in the blues section than I would think are out there, so I do wonder how much support blues musicians get nowadays, other than the occasional summer festival and small clubs. I do see that you've got more going on here than straight blues, so it would seem that the best avenue would be the general Americana/folk circuit, and try to get established there. Thanks again for sending.

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Blue Rhymez Entertainment

Hey t.Roy,

We loved the acoustic production, the fun lyrics, and we will gladly add the song to our website's playlist. The playlist is featured with every single article we publish, and we will share the rest of the details in the next message.

Thank you for your submission, and congratulations on a beautiful record!

 

Blue Rhymez Entertainment

Hey t.Roy, this is our website's playlist.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4VZVHhlR5o1Yxjhds1PJ4Q

The playlist is featured with each article we post on our blog. Also, while not mandatory, it will help both us and your streaming numbers if you like it and share it as a status on Facebook or a clickable story on IG. Spotify tracks outbound traffic and then pushes the playlist back to native Spotify listeners, thus organically increasing the exposure of the songs on it. Given that you were placed in the top 10, this will especially benefit you. 

Congratulations on a memorable record (^▽^)/

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Toxicosmos

Hello T Roy. Thank you very much for showing us your music, it sounds very close and intimate. Also your way of singing is very personal and we like it. Congratulations. Unfortunately it's not the style we're looking for in the program as we focus on indiepop, but it's been a pleasure discovering you. Thanks and regards!

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Dave Powers

Thank you for sharing another song with me! This one had a good vibe that will be a fit for my playlist “Coffee and Country”. If you could share this playlist with your fans in social media, I would appreciate it. No pressure if not and I wish you the best!

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Portal Rifferama

Hey, Theo. Thanks for reaching out.

 

I have mixed feelings about this song. The lyrics of "Old Hound Dog" made me smile, I wish this dog existed so I could know him, and also you got my sympathy. This track is fun to hear and I heard it a lot of times. The production could be better, to be honest, the sound of the keyboard is awful and bothered me a bit. You should keep only the piano, it would sound much better, I think, because the instrumental is simple, but competent. You have a good voice and fits perfectly with the style of music you make. You are also a good story teller. I hope that you achieve the things you are looking for.

 

Thanks again and good luck

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Don's Tunes

Hi! This is one really cool tune with great lyrics and laid-back, mellow melody! I dig it but for my playlists I prefer a bit more traditional blues / minor in key and mood stuff. Keep it up!

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pepperonieh.

Thank you for sending me your song, I honestly like the way your song sounds in terms of your voice, I like it a lot, but the rhythms don't completely convince me, I feel like I don't connect well with the song, but I don't consider it bad, it's just my personal opinion.

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Music On The Rox

I love the overall vibe of your song and think you have an excellent voice. Unfortunately, we're currently looking for a more intense vocal production, which largely depends on the mixing and mastering. Nonetheless, your talent is obvious, and I urge you to keep up the great work.

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York Calling

Hi, thanks for sending through your track. I like the classic blues feel of the instrumentals but the vocals could have done with just a touch more power and presence for me personally.

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Avandé Music Publishing (Pty) Ltd.

Hello t.Roy & The Smoking Section

Please note that comment is my professional opinion as a musician / lyric writer/composer/music producer and audio / sound engineer. Nothing is personal, but only direct advice and thoughts on the song's possible improvement. Comments are on what is better and what could be better in the song. 

Your track named “Old Hound Dog” is a good Blues Rock music track with a touch of country music and has good lyrics in this song. The song has a good beat, with some real good guitars playing. Your singing voice is great in the song, The music production is good as a whole, and I truly enjoyed listening to your song as it has a lively feeling and the song is uplifting yet is relaxing when listening to the music. 

The song is composed well and has good drums in your song. The song is perfect in the pace and has a well-toned and creates a good Blues Rock music track. The same time the music does have a good tempo throughout the song. Musical instruments combined sure does well in playing in sync together.

What your music requires is some really good marketing and funding to do good on the radio and the charts. Maybe some remixes with push the song to have more interest by disc-jockey’s to play the song or various remixes of the same song.

Overall, this song is good, and I have admiration for the music side and good guitars, bass, drums and percussion sounds. Please send more of your music for review on Groover.co as I really enjoy your music.

Yours in Music 

 

Daniel Van Eyk 

BA (Hons) Music Production and Sound Engineering 

Point Blank Music School & Middlesex University 

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Lobello Records

amazing blues track...we'll add this one as well to our summer playlist

we love your sound

 

Lobello Records

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19h635jmtgesHZmZdLriaZ?si=f2a7bb6e649546dd

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Blues & Whiskey 🥃 Whiskey blues music 🎸 Whisky Blues - Best of Slow Blues/Rock

In this harmonic and super melodic progression, we can get to witness how there is a soft and delicate piano that tries to recreate good notes with an exemplary style that leaves a very enveloping and beautiful feeling.

I love how it correlates well with good drums to be able to face in a unique and special way.

What could be improved would be in certain very small and subtle parts of the voice to counterbalance better with the background and have more versatility.

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Big Sun Records

Hi there, thanks for submitting your song! While we appreciate the energy and upbeat feel of the track, it doesn't quite match the mellow and traditional sound we're looking for on our folk playlist. Best of luck to you!

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Cheers To The Vikings

you are professional and have so much talent. we enjoyed listening to this record till the last second :)

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Artists & Drifters

Hey T.Roy - Thanks again for your submission.  I enjoyed it but didn't feel it fit the playlist.  I would definitely recommend having a listen to the playlist to get a better idea of what I'm looking for.  

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The Upstate Sound

Howdy t.Roy 😁 That piano is great. Makes me think of old time western movies and bars. Everything's really well done, production, mix, etc. Our label is predominately Hip-hop and pop focused tho so theres snot much we could do with this song. I would hit up some Music Libraries and Sync Agents to see if they can find any placements for this style of music!

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BlueDeck

Hi t.Roy, thank you for your submission. I really enjoyed Old Hound Dog and will be playing it on a forthcoming BlueDeck. I'll tag you on socials and let you know here when it's live.

 

Many thanks,

Phil

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Radio Derbi Web

We use a translator.

Many people write what you ask for, as well as being Radio and TV we are also a distribution label so we limit ourselves to promoting and placing all the songs on the best digital distributors and inserting any video clips on our television station.

Your new project is interesting, the voice sounds harmonious and I'm sure it will lead to many things, we'll lend a hand by passing the song on the radio, if you like, send it in mp3 format to make our work easier.

Thank you

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Free 99

This is a song that makes me happy to put it on Free 99! Wonderful job! Keep the songs coming on here and keep up the great work!

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Homebound Music

Hey there. thanks a lot for the submission. Sounds very well made and heartfelt but it's not really touching me unfortunately. Wish you all the best

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Lefuturewave

Hey t.Roy & The Smoking Section,

 

''Old Hound Dog'' features some smooth instrumental elements and vocals, but we prefer something with a more pop-influenced feel. Thanks for sharing.

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Mannu Kohli, Panorama Music

Hi, Thanks for sharing your track. 

First - my thoughts on the music. Loved your voice. Excellent texture and timbre. The songwriting is really nice. Very melodic and the lyrics are meaningful. Liked the fact that the melody and the vocals are at the forefront of the arrangements and the production. While it's minimalistic as is typical of Country tracks, the composition is somehow more complex and the brief spoken section in the middle is nice touch. Very enjoyable!  

Now - I can feature the track on my YT playlist but other than that, in the territory where I am based there really isn't much else that can be done with this genre of music. I do, however, wish you the best!! Will post the link of my playlist here once I add it. Thanks

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Sad Indie&Folk Mood

Hi there! Thank you for reaching out and sharing your music with me. It's a soothing, relaxing song with the light, subtle vocals. The melody is harmonious and has a pleasant cozy feel. The overall atmosphere is moody, nostalgic and I am sure it won't leave your listeners indifferent. At the same time, unfortunately, I am looking for a stronger sad feel for my playlist. Keep up the great work!

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Hi Roy, thanks for submitting.

 

The single brought a good melody and some interesting elements, but the vibe of the song and the track's structure don't match so well the vibe of our playlists, because from our playlist's perspective the song may feel too inert or a bit retro to the listeners from our playlists. On the other hand the track may fit well on more chill mood playlists or more retro folk/americana playlists. Hope the next track may fit better for us!

 

Thanks for reaching ou, good luck on your career and keep the focus. All the best!

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The Slow Music Movement

great vocal and fine playing, however the overall sound was just a bit too traditional singer songwriter for our generally alternative and forward looking agenda, but I appreciated the quality and wish you good luck with the release.

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Ze Rock Porto

Hello guys, thanks for submitting your music.

Really great song, loved the piano and the great vocal delivery! 

Will be added to our radio's database to be played in between shows and I will also share it with my colleagues, so they may play it too on their shows.

Keep rockin'!

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Rock Cabeça

Hello again, t.Roy. Thanks for sending us another track. This one is so much fun. Really fun blues, reminded me of The Rolling Stones  - Exile on Main St. 

Will share this one on our playlists. 

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Chunedesk

I appreciate you for sending us your song. The instrumentation is great. The piano progression is fantastic and the horns sound so perfectly relaxing and the drums is also perfect with the transitions. The vocal delivery is also awesome. My audience will like this. Good job, keep it up! I will be waiting to hear your next release.

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De Music

Hi thanks for submitting. I liked the nostalgic piano melodies, the honest lyrics and the overall structure but i struggled to feel the vocals in the verse so after consideration i decided against adding. Keep up the good work!

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Eric McLellan

Thanks for submitting.  I love a little retro/piano/blues.  Good song and good content.  Not much that I could do with this track, but your writing feels good for film and tv

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escutai

Hello t.Roy & The Smoking Section,

 

It's fascinating to learn a bit about your story from your introduction, especially that you seem to have found a new chapter with your current project. "Old Hound Dog" is a song with a captivating production, as if its instrumental was produced years ago but still incorporates modern elements. The lyrics are engaging, and the narrative holds the listener's attention until the end, as if it were the last song of a lengthy performance. The sound, although well-executed, feels reminiscent of other things we have heard before, especially in terms of singing style. This is not a criticism, as we understand that each genre has distinct characteristics that may resemble other works, but at this particular moment, we are actively seeking artists and sounds that bring something new to us. Something that represents a fresh direction within pop, folk, or rock, for example. 

 

We have strict standards in our curation process as we listen to every song we receive, and we focus on working with those that truly inspire us. Unfortunately, in our honest opinion, "Old Hound Dog" doesn't meet that criteria. We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to listen to your music and learn about your journey. We are delighted to have the chance to hear music from all around the world. We wish you the best in your new musical direction and with your release.

 

escutai.

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Musiconomiaradio

Nice and cool style. We like your voice and the guitar. You looks a nice singer songwriter. If you follow us we will choose a post to cast an story ! 

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mp3hugger

There is a whole lot of something from yesteryear going on and T.Roy do sound as if it comes from them with an effortlessness so we can rest assured that the old school charm is the minimum we can expect on Old Hound Dog. It is a welcome arrival because this is wholesome, catchy and ever so familiar. Might not hunt it down given my usual indie-rock tastes but as the weekend closes down for another weekend this is one for blowing the suds off one last one before the reality kicks in tomorrow. Charming stuff. 

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Limón y Sal 🍋 🧂

Creo que la idea principal es llamativa, interesante. Pero hay que trabajar con la voz y algunas herramientas para que permita conectar mejor .

 

Lemon and Salt 🍋 🧂

I think the main idea is striking, interesting. But you have to work with the voice and some tools so that it allows you to connect better.

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Sugarcoat

Hey there, thanks for the submission! 

Cool vibe. We are not a fan of the melody

Unfortunately, we won't be accepting this song. We'll be denying this sadly. Please submit more :)

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Oia! Records, Playlists and Music News

Great track brother, thanks for sharing your art with us. Let’s add it to INDIE FOLK LATINO. Congratulations and welcome brother 

 

 

tutopetruzzi@hotmail.com

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Click Roll Boom

Thanks for Sending Old Hound Dog to us. While I don't feel its a good fit for CRB I really enjoyed it Americana vibes and the twinkling keys. It's a fun, cheerful listen. It's less serious subject matter really allows your personality to shine through.

 

Thanks,

Amy.

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Source Music

Its fairly traditional repertoire here t.Roy. And you do it well. Its just that its been done before and to get attention you've got to build on what's gone before rather than replicate it. What you've done is fun though and I'm sure would work really well in a live setting. Its just that I'm not sure it would stand up to repetition, which is what a song needs to get airplay and playlist curation.

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Radio Top Charts

A beautiful melody, an original voice and interpretation, a good sound, musically it sounds good, the arrangement is good, so we will broadcast you in the Groover US discoveries from 1:00 am France, once a week 

 

welcome to https://radiotopcharts.fr

 

 

Radio Top Charts

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https://twitter.com/RadioTopCharts

https://www.instagram.com/radiotopcharts/?hl=fr

https://radiotopcharts.fr/

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Michael Bauer

This really made me laugh on grey and rainy day. I don't think there is a huge audience for blues rock and country here in Germany besides the real big names maybe but I enjoyed "Old Hound Dog" very much. Unfortunately, it's not the kind of music I am looking for to write about on hitchecker.de. We have a younger audience there that perefers something more contemporary and modern. Anyway, I personally like "Old Hound Dog" because it really sounds like a classic song! 

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TBAIMS LLC

Thank you for sharing your track Old Hound Dog for review. I like it! Great for dog lovers everywhere! Nice job. I like your lyrics and your vocals are not bad either. I would be happy to share this on my social sites. If you are looking for more live gigs, you should check out www.gigmor.com, ww.gigmit.com and www.gigsalad.com. And I suggest you promote your gigs on www.bandsintown.com in addition to your other social sites. If you are looking to get a track on a tv or film with a related storyline, I suggest you set up a free profile on www.stage32.com where you can reach directors and producers from that industry. All the best.

 

TBAIMS LLC

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7080955393597665282?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

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Unhappier.

thanks for sending your music with us, its a good song but to be honest we prefer songs that are sad romantic i am sorry maybe next time.

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El Rocanrosaurio

Hi! We're glad to let you know that your song has been selected to be part of our radio show.

According to the release date you post in your profile, we will share it next June 30 at 12:00 p.m. (Mexico time) and you can listen to it live on our website

https://elrocanrosaurio.com

If you have a Facebook and Instagram link in your profile, we will tag you in a post and if you also have a link to your song on Spotify, we will add you to the playlist for the current season.

Once your song has been posted on the aforementioned radio show, we will send you the link to the podcast for you to listen to and share.

We will not monetize your song in any way, we just want to share your talent with the world and the credit is yours alone.

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Gerard Longo - Underground Music Collective

Hey t.Roy!

 

There's something unique and fun about this release. It certainly leans on that traditional country sensibility, as you mentioned, but it's also peppered with an anti-folk cheekiness that reminds me a bit of Chuck Prophet. I'm always looking for new releases that stand out, and this certainly does, so it will be making its memorable way to our UMC20 Spotify playlist in the next few weeks.

 

Also, I'm happy to be a resource for any questions you might have about how to connect to new opportunities. You have a unique story and vast experience navigating the industry. Based on what you noted above, I think it's really just a matter of defining your audience and uncovering ways to reach them. Feel free to reach out!

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Hubb UK

Hey there! How's your day going? 

We just wanted to let you know that we absolutely loved the song you sent us. 

The melody is truly amazing and you performed it so well. We can't wait to share it on our social media accounts over the next few days. And please know that we're always happy to share any new music from you! 

 

We have just started a YouTube channel with tips and tricks for Artists we would love it if you would check it out and give it a follow- https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubbUK

By the way, we also write blogs to help unsigned artists, so feel free to check them out here: https://hubbukradio.wordpress.com/. 

 

Keep shining and have an awesome day!

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Aeroplane Media

Your vocals have such a classic beauty to it and the song really supports it. However we believe that the song can have more memorable elements to it. Thank you for sharing your tune with us

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Music Crowns

Thank you for submitting your track. Unfortunately at this time, it's not what we are looking for - but please continue to submit as this may change. - Amber

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Estúdio El Papa

Hey man, good to see you here again. First of all, I would like to apologize for my poor English.

 

Another great song! Honestly, there's not much to add to this review. Your music is really good overall, both in terms of melody and production. It has consistency, which is great! As in previous reviews, I commit to including and ensuring that your track remains in my playlist for at least 15 days. I hope this has helped and will continue to help. I sincerely hope it does! Remember the tip about synchronizing the lyrics using Musixmatch!

 

Thank you once again for sharing a bit of your music with me. Congratulations on the song and all the work you've done. As always, I wish you great success.

 

Renato

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FOLIE MAGAZINE

Wow we love this voice! Have a lot of power and  a good vibe. So so good!

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Final 500 Records

Appreciate sharing and love the raw vocals. But to be honest find the melody a touch too easy-going to completely drag us into the song. Sorry we cannot help you out here.

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Various Small Flames

The combination of sung and almost spoken vocals adds such a convincing personality here, and the confident swagger of the sound is just fantastic. It might still be too far into classic country for us, but that's far from a criticism and we hope it earns the attention it deserves!

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Paola Puggioni

Hi t. Roy, thanks for sharing your track with me. I really like your composition and I add it on my playlist. If you want you can leave like, thanks. 

Congratulations and good luck for your musical project!

 

 

Paola Puggioni

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6DiRXuqElV0F2pF2DeMHVX?si=116c388f45ad46fd

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Radio Top Charts

A beautiful melody, an original voice and interpretation, a good sound, musically it sounds good, the arrangement is good, so we will broadcast you in the Groover US discoveries from 1:00 am France, once a week welcome to https: //radiotopcharts.fr

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Chunedesk

I appreciate you for sending us your song. The instrumentation is great. The piano progression is fantastic and the horns sound so perfectly relaxing and the drums is also perfect with the transitions. The vocal delivery is also awesome. My audience will like this. Good job, keep it up! I will be waiting to hear your next release.

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Chalkpit Music

Hey I appreciate you submitting your music to our label's channel on Groover. While listening to your track, I enjoy the blend of sounds in the mix and the genres you experimented with. You have a distinct sound, and that's something we value. One area that could benefit from further development is the production quality of this track. While the creative concept was cool, the overall production just didnt connect - I wish you all the best with you promo

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Mile Wood - Angapp Music

Hi, thanks for your submission.

I have listened to your song and I like it!

I like the mood and genre. 

The production is appreciable and the sound is really cool. 

I thing the post production on vocals could be better!

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Radio Wigwam

Hi - thanks for sending your track. Unfortunately it is not the right fit for us this time but please do keep sending!

 

All the best,

Radio Wigwam

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VREC Music Label

Ciao, brano un po' già sentito. Molto country. Non ci sono elementi caratteristici.

Non fa per noi.

Vrec

 

VREC Music Label

Hello, song a bit 'already heard. Very country. There are no characteristic elements.

Not for us.

Vrec

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Tiger Music Productions Canada

t.Roy

 

Thank you for the submission;

 We took a listen to "Old Hound Dog." It's a great song and we can certainly hear the blues/rock influence. It's a well produced song and we love it. Blues, countryish and we could sip whiskey while listening to this one in the studio.

 Your right about music going indie, we're not sure you need a label with your experience as were an independent ourselves and lean on the digital side of music.

 If we could suggest anything it would be to use a marketing company to grow your following and do some Spotify campaigns for you. From there a great manager is all you'd need for bookings.

If you'd like to get in touch with us directly we can send you info off to the marketing company we use and you can deal with them directly.

Keep making the music and have someone get those socials moving.

 

ar@tigermusicproductions.com

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Dulaxi

Dear t.Roy & The Smoking Section,

 

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for your exquisite calm and relaxed music. From the very first notes, I was transported to a place of tranquility and serenity. Your ability to create such a soothing atmosphere is truly remarkable, and I couldn't help but be captivated by the peaceful melodies and gentle rhythms of "Old Hound Dog".

 

One outstanding element of this song is the heartfelt melody and the amazing country sound that is sung in a blissful aura. It shows a powerful connection between yourself and the old hound dog, bringing forth a sense of authenticity and emotional resonance. The way the melody intertwines with the lyrics creates a captivating and enchanting musical experience.

 

Your artistry shines through in every aspect of the song, from the heartfelt vocals to the impeccable instrumentation. The genuine connection you have with the music is palpable, and it resonates deeply with the listener. This level of sincerity and passion is what sets your music apart and makes it truly remarkable.

 

I am delighted to inform you that your beautiful music will be featured on our curated playlist of calm and relaxed tunes. This playlist aims to create a space for listeners to unwind, find inner peace, and embrace moments of reflection. I will share a link to the playlist with you shortly, allowing you to explore and discover other incredible artists who share a similar musical vision.

 

Thank you, once again, for sharing your talent and creating such a serene musical experience. Your heartfelt melodies and genuine connection with the music have left a lasting impression. I greatly anticipate any future collaborations we might have together. Until then, please take care and continue to inspire us with your remarkable creations.

 

Warmest regards,

 

Jrake (Dulaxi Team)

 

 

Dulaxi

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0d6FusDyy3oRhlrfUQMHgW?si=c2bf4725d3ae4c16

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RADIO CAVIAR MUSICAL

greetings again!

we are glad to hear your southern roots music and that particular musical style.

all our support and diffusion to get that long awaited tour in the best areas of Europe and to be able to sign with a management agency without being left stranded in any club.

it is always a pleasure to put your songs in our playlist

 

RADIO CAVIAR MUSICAL

YOUTUBE:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNZA1HlXf9L3yMMkwP2z5gYHMFBExPdrZ

SPOTIFY:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40A1suHNZco3APJpdFDCiY?si=4c9b8748ebe34278

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FVMusicBlog

'Old Hound Dog' is a magnetic release featuring excellent songwriting, relatable lyrics and charming vocal performances. This superb release stays with the listener long after the music has ended!

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The Sounds Won't Stop

Great song! We will get this up on our IG as a post and update you on that as soon as it's live! Thanks so much for this one and keep sending new songs so we can help push them out there!  

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David Sears of WBGU-fm: World & Folk Music DJ

Thank you for sending your song. I enjoyed it but due to my own idiosyncratic tastes, I tend not to play piano-based songs on my folk show.

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Zobe Records

This song was okay. The music production, beat/instrumentation, mixing, and mastering was on point. The song structure was nice. The lyrics and delivery were good. The vocals were decent. You seem to have potential and we feel you are capable of more. However, although we don't currently have a slot available on our roster for you here at Zobe, we will be able to refer you to one of our sub-labels who may be a better fit. They might be able to work with you if there is mutual interest. Contact them via email at: sdgmg@zoberecords.com and submit your music, bio, and links to them with the email header: "SDGMG Artist Submission" for consideration and let them know that you were referred by Zobe Records. We wish you the best.

 

Do you own an independent record label, music publishing company, recording studio, or management company and want to grow and expand your organization by obtaining worldwide distribution, international publishing opportunities, marketing/promotions, public relations, merchandizing, agency booking, artist development, industry consulting and more? If so, then we have the opportunity for you to obtain a sub-label/imprint deal with us here at Zobe Records to sign your organization to Zobe Music Group (ZMG) and obtain our assistance as well as that from our partners. If you have a budget then you can take what you're doing to the next level. Concentrate on your artistic/creative production while we focus on the administration and business management of your sub-label/imprint to make it more successful and productive.

 

Interested in taking advantage of this opportunity? Contact us via email to discuss further:

zmg@ZobeRecords.com (subject header "Sub-Label / Imprint Inquiry")

Be sure to submit all websites, links, social networks, and background information pertaining to your organization, accomplishments, managing members, and talents for our review and consideration.

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u n indie folk music

Thanks for sharing your track. This is still a punchy, and poetic track. However, this is more on old country vibe. I prefer modern and youthful folk-country vibes to feature more on the playlists. 

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SanLucaSound

Welcome back, grazie ancora per inviarci la tua musica che noi amiamo, un mondo vero, suonato, di quelli rari ormai da trovare. Che bello sentire questa musica, ben fatta, suonata, mixata con cura.

Molto molto bello, Grazie per averci fatto sentire questa canzone, per noi è VOTO MASSIMO.

 

SanLucaSound

Welcome back, thanks again for sending us your music that we love, a real, played world, one of those rare to find now.

How nice to hear this music, well done, played, mixed with care.

Very very nice, Thanks for letting us hear this song, for us it is MAXIMUM VOTE.