FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orlando, FL / Kansas City, KS – May 15, 2026 — MVK Music Group proudly announces the release of “FREEFALL,” the emotionally charged new single from Stories Through Storms, available now on all major streaming platforms. Blending crushing instrumentals, haunting melodies, and deeply introspective lyricism, “FREEFALL” delivers a …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orlando, FL / Kingston Upon Hull, UK – April 29, 2026 – MVK Music Group proudly announces the addition of UK metalcore standouts Sworn Amongst to its international artist roster, marking a major step forward in the company’s continued expansion into the global heavy music scene. The signing coincides with the band’s …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orlando, FL / Kansas City, KS – March 4, 2026 – MVK Music Group proudly announces the addition of Midwest metalcore force Stories Through Storms to its growing roster of elite talent. Known for their aggressive sound, emotional authenticity, and relentless ambition, the band is rapidly establishing themselves as a force within …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orlando, FL / United Kingdom – MVK Music Group proudly announces the official appointment of Ash Hodgkinson to its Executive Leadership Team, marking a pivotal milestone in the company’s strategic global expansion—particularly into the United Kingdom and European markets. After 6–7 years of close collaboration, partnership, and …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pacific Northwest hard-rock outfit Owls & Aliens have officially released their electrifying new single, “Shape Shifting,” a powerful and deeply personal track now available on all major streaming platforms. The release marks the beginning of a bold new chapter for the band as they push themselves sonically, lyrically, and …
At MVK Music Group, we’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of talented artists — and among those who helped define our passion for rock, 7 Stone Riot holds a special place in our story. Though the band disbanded around 2022, their impact on fans, stages, and the hard rock community endures. Roots That Rocked Alabama and Beyond 7 Stone R …
In the Midwest rock scene, certain bands leave a mark not because they chased trends, but because they embodied a sound and spirit that felt authentic from the first note. Chout was one of those bands. Hailing from Joliet, Illinois, Chout carved out their identity at the intersection of post-grunge, hard rock, and alternative, channeling the grit of …
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, a gritty, distorted sound clawed its way out of the Pacific Northwest and rewrote the rules of rock music. Known as grunge, this raw, emotionally charged genre rejected polish, glam, and excess—and in doing so, captured the voice of an entire generation. Grunge music, often described as a raw and unpolished blend …
MVK Music Group’s own Richie Hume has spent most of his life pouring raw emotion into music. With influences that stretch from the edgy grit of 90’s grunge to the soulful storytelling of modern singer-songwriters, Hume’s work resonates deeply with listeners seeking authenticity, catharsis, and connection. In a recent sit-down, Richie opened up abou …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Slimtronic5k Unveils His Most Intense Release Yet: “Smoke & Mirrors” — Out September 25th with Release Party at Sugarshack Downtown Bonita Springs, FL – September 17, 2025 – Slimtronic5k is breaking new ground with his latest single Smoke & Mirrors, dropping September 25th across all streaming platforms. To celebrate, Sl …
Author: MVK Music Group Public Relations Team Montgomery, AL native and former American Idol finalist Jessica Meuse has added another incredible milestone to her journey—graduating from the United States Coast Guard Academy as a commissioned officer. Now stationed in Juneau, Alaska, Meuse is serving her country with honor and distinction, all while …
American country singer and songwriter Cody Weaver, is a fourth-generation Floridian whose roots run as deep as his music. Born and raised in Lee County (Florida), Cody grew up surrounded by the sounds of the South, shaping a style that blends the raw emotion of blues, the storytelling of traditional country, the drive of bluegrass, and the grit of …
Owls & Aliens (O&A) aren’t just a band—they’re a sonic force of nature. With a sound that fuses classic rock, heavy metal, punk, alternative rock, post-hardcore, and everything in between, O&A delivers a raw and electrifying experience that slams into listeners’ earholes like a tidal wave of unfiltered rock energy. What makes Owls & …
MVK Music Group Announces the Release of Matt Burke’s Nostalgic New Single FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “1997” Nashville, TN — September 5, 2025 — MVK Music Group is proud to announce the release of “1997”, the latest single from singer-songwriter Matt Burke. A deeply personal yet universally resonant track, “1997” blends Burke’s rock and country roots …
Author: MVK Music Group Public Relations Team *** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** Jessica Meuse Releases Powerful New Single “Stronger Than The Whiskey” — A Raw, Emotional Anthem of Heartbreak and Healing Orlando, FL, May 9, 2025 – American Idol alum and acclaimed singer-songwriter Jessica Meuse returns with her latest single, “ Stronger Than The Whiskey ,” a …
— A Prison Escape Ballad Rooted in Love, Sacrifice, and the Appalachian Folk Tradition — Nashville, TN — Americana / country artist and acclaimed singer-songwriter Matt Burke returns with a chilling new single, “ Cold Kentucky Snow ” — a richly layered ballad that brings listeners deep into a prison escape story fueled by love, desperation, and moral …
Author: MVK Music Group Public Relations Team *** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** JESSICA MEUSE JOINS MVK MUSIC GROUP ROSTER Orlando, FL, March 25, 2025 – MVK Music Group is excited to welcome acclaimed singer-songwriter Jessica Meuse to its artist roster. Best known for her standout performances on the 13th season of American Idol, where she made history a …
Author: MVK Music Group Public Relations Team FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MVK Music Group Artists Take Center Stage at Major League Soccer Matches – MVK Music Group is thrilled to announce that two of its talented artists will be showcasing their musical talents at two Major League Soccer (MLS) matches in May. Country music artist Matt Burke and risi …
MVK Music Group, the music management agency known for its commitment to nurturing and promoting exceptional musical talent and its “artists first” centric mentality, is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its diverse and energetic artist roster – the immensely talented country artist, Matt Burke. Hailing from the heartland of co …
Emerging hard rock band Owls & Aliens has been making waves in the music industry with their unique sound and electrifying performances. With their first Coast to Coast U.S. tour underway, the band is taking their live shows to the next level by performing in new cities across the country, including a rare, live acoustic set to celebrate the re …
When you think about New Orleans, you might think about Bourbon Street and the French Quarter, Mardi Gras, delicious Cajun food & voodoo tours. Jazz music may also come to mind as NOLA is the birthplace of jazz, born out of natural cultural alchemy, a product of emotion, community, joy, and struggle that evolved over many years. Now, MVK Music …
MVK Music Group Event & Booking Coordinator David Hausterman, Jr.’s passion for music and discovering new, emerging bands, was unrivaled. As someone who never hesitated to provide help and support to anyone who needed it, he was eager to work with bands and artists in order to help them flourish. As the Events & Booking Coordinator fo …
Hailing from a rural suburban area in Southern Oregon, just 25 miles from the California state border, is a band by the name of Owls & Aliens. This eclectic and passionate group of musicians may not yet be on your favorite playlist, but they will be soon enough. MVK Music Group has officially added the Klamath Falls, OR hard rock outfit to its …
Rock Group Lotus Crush Releases New Single “Moment Won’t Last” The revolution of Rock n’ Roll has led musicians down a number of respective paths over the last few decades, but only some have found a way to evoke feelings of nostalgia while creating original music in modern day. Under the name Lotus Crush, a driven group of experienced musicians are …
MVK Music Group announced today, that they have added Pacific Northwest hard rock group Dead Rebel Saints to their managed artist roster. Dead Rebel Saints is a four piece hard rock band out of Tacoma / Seattle, WA. The band was started back in 2015 as a fun, side project between friends, however they soon realized they had something speci …
MVK Music Group artist Cody Weaver and his band are no strangers to the Country music scene, having played live shows last year and releasing songs like “Heavy Load”, and emotional ballad, and “Burn” a more upbeat traditional country tune, which hit number one on KB Country Radio in Canada. While this year, however, has been a year full of ups and downs for everyone, Cody & his crew managed to put together an EP that may just be the best collection of Country songs put out this year. Cody takes us on a journey with each song on his new ‘Southern Noise’ EP, which was officially released today, with each song based off of real life experiences near and dear to Cody himself. Two singles off of the new ‘Southern Noise’ EP, “Dad’s Old Ford” & “Cope”, were released prior to the full EP just a couple weeks ago. An official music video for “Cope” is set to be released next Friday, December 11th on YouTube & VEVO. Cody Weaver is a proud fourth generation Floridian and credits his musical style to being immersed in the sounds of American music throughout his life in the South. Undeniable music rooted in blues, bluegrass, traditional country and rock n’ roll. “I’ve grown up on country music! My dad is big into bluegrass and classic country, so my love for this music started very early.” Weaver’s unmistakable sound, unwavering passion, dedication, and do-it-yourself work ethic sets him apart from other country music artists and is evident on his forthcoming EP, Southern Noise, due out December 4. “I craved a new take on old music so I decided to do it myself. So far it has been an amazing journey and some really awesome music has come out of it.” Following 2019’s “Burn,” Weaver’s single that hit number one on KB Country Radio in Canada, comes the new five-track collection. “It’s the first compilation of songs that I’ve put together, which is really cool to see come to life. Listening to all of these songs in order takes you on a journey through all kinds of emotions.” Southern Noise was written and […]
Birmingham, AL hard rockers 7 Stone Riot released their long awaited single “Manipulation” on Friday accompanied by a music video that combines melodic and hard hitting riffs and vocals with theatric cinematography that draws the viewer in with each frame of the storyline. The band utilized the downtime during the pandemic to write, record and prod …
The MVK Music Group Family just got a little bigger… Today, MVK Music Group announced the final addition to their managed artist roster, which MVK has touted as diverse and talent rich. Bringing in yet another new music style, the Artist Management & Development Company adds a fun, expressive group with The Strongbacks, a reggae band out o …
As promised, MVK Music Group announced another one of their 3 planned new managed band additions, adding Baton Rouge, LA based Metalcore outfit Ventruss to their Managed Artist Roster. MVK Music Group has stated that they plan to keep their roster of managed artists to a limited number of artists / bands until they eventually add more artist manage …
LAYNE STALEY TO BE REMEMBERED AND CELEBRATED IN ANNUAL TRIBUTE SHOW LIVESTREAM FROM ICONIC LONDON BRIDGE STUDIO Local Alice in Chains tribute band Jar of Flies take to the web to raise money for the Layne Staley Memorial Fund and offer grunge fans the ultimate Alice in Chains experience. SEATTLE, WASH – The Emerald City is sharing g …
