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Happy Monday. Hope you all had a great Mother’s Day and remembered to thank her for all she’s done for you. This time next month we will be in Los Angeles for the ninth annual Hollywood Fringe Festival. In addition, we will be announcing the nominations for the LA Music Critic Awards for the first half of 2018. In the meantime, let’s check out some new singles and music videos, and catch up on what’s happening in the indie world.

SHEENA METAL PRESENTS THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

Since 2006, promoter and radio host Sheena Metal has been directing and producing The Vagina Monologues for charity. This year is the 20^th anniversary of playwright Eve Ensler’s non-profit, VDay.org, whose mission is to end violence against women, across the globe. Other non-profits participating include RaisingtheVibration.org and VDayLA.com.

This year’s production opened last Thursday at the Loft Ensemble Theatre in Sherman Oaks, and will continue this coming Thursday and Friday, May 17-18. Tickets may be purchased by clicking here.

JANIVA MAGNESS TO PERFORM AT THE GRAMMY MUSEUM

Grammy-nominated indie blues artist Janiva Magness, recent winner of the BB King Entertainer of the Year Award, will be performing at the Grammy Museum, located at 800 W. Olympic Boulevard on May 22. The doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here.

Unsigned Only is currently accepting submissions for its Grand Slam promotion from May 8 to June 6. Today is the last day to submit for the Digital Distribution portion, but each week will have a different theme. The week one winner will receive one free album distribution online and one free video distribution courtesy of @symphonicdistribution. To learn more, click here.

NEW SINGLES

Our first single today comes from up and coming pop songstress Mauve. Here is “Sweetness,” which was just released on Friday.

Our second single is “Deep Love,” by Dela Kay. We are proud to be able to debut this single, which is being released today. Ask for it at your favorite dance club.

Our final singles today come from two of LA’s premier indie bands. First up is “Come Around” by Sleep Machine, who are releasing their entire album one single at a time. The second is “It’s All for Love (For Goodness Sake) by No Small Children. Check them both out live when they perform at The Satellite on May 17.

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

First up is the latest from one of our iconic musical legends, Rusty Young of Poco. This is for his single “My Friend.” You can catch him in concert at the LA Music Critic Award Winners Showcase at the Mint on June 19.

Our second single comes from Colorado-native Rob Drabkin, who reminds us that “It’s a Beautiful Day.”

Our final video today is from actress and singer/songwriter Katie Vincent. The song is called “The Way it Goes,” and it was used in the award-winning indie fillm Pickings. We think it is the perfect way to close out this edition of Monday Mashup.

Well, here we go with another week. Did you miss that hour of sleep you lost on Saturday? Hopefully, our indie news, as well as the latest singles and videos will make up for it. Have a wonderful week.

HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH OFFICE HOURS

Join Hollywood Fringe staff and participants for weekly casual meet-ups at different bars around Hollywood. If you’re wondering what the fuss is all about, check out this FringeTV video.

Office Hours takes place on Wednesdays, starting March 28. The times and locations are listed below, and you can check out this blog post and the #drinkingaboutfringe hashtag on Twitter and Instagram (as well as #hff18, the official festival hashtag) for drink specials and updates.

March 28, 7-10pm – St. Felix (1602 N. Cahuenga Blvd.)
April 4, 7-10pm – Lost Property (1704 Vine St.)
April 11, 7-10pm – Paloma (6327 Hollywood Blvd.)
April 18, 7-10pm – Pig N’ Whistle (6714 Hollywood Blvd.)
April 25, 7-10pm – The Well (6255 Sunset Blvd.)
May 2, 7-11pm – BLACK (6202 Santa Monica Blvd.)
May 9, 7-10pm – 33 Taps (6263 Hollywood Blvd.)
May 16, 7-11pm – Three Clubs (1123 Vine St.)
May 23, 7-11pm – BLACK (6202 Santa Monica Blvd.)
May 30, 7pm-Bar Close – Three Clubs (1123 Vine St.)

ROB DRABKIN REACHES FINALS IN 2017 ISC CONTEST

Congratulations to Colorado native Rob Drabkin, who has reached the finals in the 2017 International Songwriting Competition for the music video of his song, “Someday.” Let us know what you think about the tune.

NEW SINGLES

Manda Mosher, from Americana supergroup Calico the Band, has released a solo single that is featured in the new Dakota Fanning movie, Please Stand By. Please check out “Cold Cold Love” and give us your feedback.

Los Angeles artist Dree Mon is back with the follow-up to her smash hit “Rebel Soul. Check out “No Chill.” It should get your week off to a rousing start.

Two-time Grammy winning and iconic artist Rita Coolidge has released her first single from her forthcoming Safe in the Arms of Time album on Blue Élan Records. She is joined by the also iconic and multi-Grammy winner Keb’ Mo’ on “Walking on Water.”

Our final new single today is from Words in Flight. It is a delightful but eclectic tune called “The Ravenous Affair.” Don’t forget to check back on Wednesday for our “Top 10 New Singles” feature.

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

Our first music video comes from Becky Buller, an amazing bluegrass/Americana artist who we reviewed last week. Check out the video for “Speaking to that Mountain.”

Our next video is also from an artist we reviewed last week. Here is LadyChild with the rocking song “Out of Breath.”

Last but not least, here’s a fun video from Harts for his single, “Ain’t Nothing on Me.” We think it will get your blood flowing and your feet moving to start the week. See you again soon!

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