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Rob Murphy is a Singer / Songwriter from Cape Breton Island and known for his raspy vocals and heart on the sleeve lyrics. Rob was named a Top 10 Stand Out Artists by CBC Searchlight in 2020 and a top 10 Artist by Roots Music Canada in 2020. Rob's raspy weathered vocal style can easily show influences from the likes of Johnny Reid, David Gray, and Damien Rice. The alt, country, and folk melodies that Rob creates can be comparable to the style of Jason Isbel, Blue Rodeo, and The Band. 

Since COVID Rob has used this as an opportunity to work on writing and co-writing. Over the past 9 months, Rob has written over 20 songs with writers from Canada, Australia, the USA, and regularly from Nashville. Rob is currently recording his first full-length album titled “Tell Me To Stay” this spring and releasing his first single from the self-titled album "Tell Me To Stay" on February 11th.

Professional artist (guitar/vocals) doing over 250 shows per year. Mike is also a professional songwriter located in Los Angeles and stays busy at his home recording studio.

Credits include: 12 songs written and produced by him for NBCs DateLine. 1 song co-written/produced in AudioAddiction music library. 11 songs released under his artist name Mike Silvestri - “Gone” went #2 on college radio charts, and 5x in top 30 on college radio with that and others. Handful of artist cuts, & more pending release.

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Originally from NY, Ariel got her start at The Bitter End and CBGB (May it RIP) as part of the highly regarded Singer-Songwriter Sessions. She went on to headline venues such as Mercury Lounge, Brooklyn Bowl, Knitting Factory, Rockwood Music Hall among many others.

She moved to London in 2018 after signing a record deal with an indie label and continued to pursue her career in songwriting as well. In 2020 Ariel had her first radio single as a writer, “Type of Girl”, with Twinnie which was playlisted on  BBC radio 2. 

Currently living in LA, Ariel focuses on Pop/EDM/Dance topline as well as sync-licensing.  Aside from songwriting, Ariel is producer and cohost of the upcoming Podcast “Breaking Through” which will launch early 2021.

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