Madeline Lauer: Don’t let her cute face fool you

Madeline Lauer sings with a sultry heat that leaves you breathless. Her latest single, “Come Around,” sizzles with a soft R&B blaze that brings to mind the quieter, more seductive tracks from artists like Aaliyah and Prince. What makes her vocals so tantalizingly intense is what’s driving them. Madeline hasn’t created an exaggerated persona to…

In photos: Phoebe Ryan in concert at Philadelphia’s Electric Factory (2/20/2017)

In January of 2015, songwriter Phoebe Ryan (Britney Spears, Oh Honey, Melanie Martinez, Bea Miller) released an anthemic mashup of R. Kelly’s “Ignition” and Miguel’s “Do You.” The song sparked Ryan’s career as an artist, quickly leading to her debut original, a chillingly beautiful track called “Mine” — which Tove Lo called “Gold.” The world…

Deborah Cox and Judson Mills perfect together in “The Bodyguard”

Absolutely gripping! “The Bodyguard” commands your attention from the very first second — even before the curtain opens — and it never let’s go. It’s a non-stop barrage of hit songs stitched seamlessly into the narrative. The story contains dazzling thrills, laugh-out-loud humor, an impossible romance, bona fide chills — that bad guy sure is…

Trust iPlay America to take your celebration up to eleven!

iPlay America isn’t just a venue, it’s a thriving indoor entertainment metropolis. Located in Freehold, New Jersey, this multifaceted Mecca for fun is fully equipped for any kind of family thrills you can imagine. There’s a rope course, arcade games, bowling, a 4D movie theater, a candy store, games, boardwalk food, rides, a restaurant, a…

“Naked” Q&A with the captivating Brielle Von Hugel

“This is my life. I do it all day, everyday and I live for it,” Brielle Von Hugel told Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Steven Tyler a few short years ago on American Idol. Now, the soulful artist has a blazing new single called “Naked” (F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Records) and she’s showing the world the incredible heights…

Truth and Love: An interview with Mother Mother’s Ryan Guldemond

“I was in the midst of a bout of writer’s block, which is better termed as good old-fashion fear, when my birthday rolled around,” Ryan Guldemond, songwriter/guitarist/lead vocalist for Mother Mother, began. “So, I decided I was going to give myself the gift of song — good song, bad song, ugly song — I just…

Halie Loren reveals “The most romantic standards I’ve ever sung”

The world is in love with Halie Loren. She is an internationally-acclaimed vocalist who paints her melodies with exquisite colors, utilizing captivating nuances and mesmerizing style. Her latest jazz album, Butterfly Blue, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard Japan’s “Jazz Album” chart. Additionally, the release was ranked as one of the bestselling jazz CDs on…