SDC NEWS ONE

Monday, February 23, 2015

Jodi Hildebran



With the release of her debut EP “Sweeter,” singer-songwriter Jodi Hildebran demonstrates her affinity for  combining indie folk and pop, with a touch of country sass, to create the addicting and comfortable sound that permeates her music.  

Although Jodi has been singing since she was just a little girl, she did not start writing songs until her father passed down her grandfather’s vintage Gibson J-45 acoustic to her.  That guitar turned out to be the impetus she needed to spark the songwriting process, and she hasn’t stopped writing since.

The first single from the EP by the same name, "Sweeter" is pop folk at its finest.  It's fun, catchy, and upbeat, with a country twist for good measure, of course, which is undoubtedly a product of the singer’s naturally soulful southern voice.

"I just thought it was kind of a fun little song, and it needed a cute title. In the South, if a boy likes you, we might say he's sweet on you. For this song, I turned it around - the guy is sweeter on his car than he is on the girl - or at least, that's what she thinks..." explains Jodi of the single.

Other songs on the EP range from acoustic heartbreaking ballads that get very personal like "Wash You Away," to full swing Americana anthems like "One Shot At A Time."  For any fan of great country, folk, or even indie pop, the Sweeter EP surely doesn't fail.

The songs are available now for digital download on several sites, and Jodi is now working towards licensing some of her songs to film and television. To hear and learn more of Jodi Hildebran please visit:
http://jodihildebran.bandcamp.com

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

David Verity



In the world of modern music, where most artists follow trends and conform to mediocrity, there are few exceptions. Every once in a very great while however, there emerges someone who redefines an entire genre, defies the expectation of conformity, and denies mediocrity. They set precedents and break records.

As a singer, songwriter, composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, recording engineer and record producer, David Verity is set to do just that.

Verity means “Truth.” This surname and double-entendre is a testament to the true, natural form of David’s musical talent, as well as, and more importantly, a testament to his dedication to dignity, integrity, and morality.

By the time he graduated high school, (which he did with academic and artistic honors,) he had a #1 song on Billboard’s former online music chart, had MTV camera crews at his door for a USA Network show, Farmclub, where Jimmy Iovine’s at Interscope Records A&R selected him as the top prospect in the country, in all genres.), was the #1 R&B artist on MP3.com where he released his first CD, and had performed in concert at the mecca of live performance - The MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV. He has shared the stage with many top music acts, and was invited to an exclusive Pre-Grammy celebration to perform in honor of James Brown's Lifetime Achievement Award. A brief tenure with Motown Records in 2004 had him in talks with Ryan Leslie and Corey “Latif” Williams about an R&B tour, but ended with the resignation of Motown CEO Kedar Massenburg that year.

His songwriting has yielded multiple international songwriting nods, such as The John Lennon Songwriting Award (2-years in a row, in 2 different genres,) and The USA Songwriting Award. His work producing other artists has landed them major deals with companies like MySpace Records and Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ Bad Boy Records. Other artists whose careers he molded landed them in the offices of major record labels, including Geffen, Atlantic, and Def Jam.

He recently completed a promotional tour which culminated in a sold out Hult Center for a Pay-Per-View event featuring himself, Ginuwine, Jon B., Eric Bellinger, and Q Parker of 112 which will be broadcast on major cable networks in over 80 countries. A vocal and outspoken philanthropist, the event was a benefit concert for homeless veterans put on by a non-profit organization, for which he also sits on the board.

Known for playing every one of the instruments on his albums by himself and mixing his entire records with no outside help, Listen.com called David Verity "the Prince of the new generation," for good reason. Considered a visionary and a master of logistics by those who know him in business, Verity signed a distribution deal with InGrooves/Universal Music Group for the distribution of his independent record label, Anomaly Music Group, as well as an International licensing deal with Japanese mega-corporation JVC.