Billboard Music Awards Finalist @McLoughlinMusic's "House of Cards"

CONGRATULATIONS to Collin McLoughlin! He is one of 18 finalist in the running for a chance to play at the Billboard Music Awards this year! So please go and get out the vote! You can go to the Northeast: Battle of the Bands and vote there as many times as you like. You can also be entered to win a trip to attend the 2012 BMA's.

I'm personally really excited to hear that Collin is making steady strides in the music game. So whether you're listening to his new original song "House of Cards" above, or checking out his most recent cover of Dana del Rey's "Video Games" below, #VoteForCollin! Enjoy!



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What EMS Is Watching ... "Chasing Dreams" x @McLoughlinMusic

"No more wasting time chasing life's demise now, and I keep on dreaming."

I caught this video on Collin's fan page, and suffice it to say, absolutely beautiful. "Chasing Dreams" is a bonus track off of his upcoming EP Stark Perspective scheduled for a November 1st release on iTunes. Enjoy.




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What EMS Is Watching ... @McLoughlinMusic - Stereo Hearts

Characteristically awesome.

Over in the TMB inbox, we received an email from Collin telling us about his latest video. "Stereo Hearts" showcases a mash up of "Lazy Songs" by Bruno Mars, "Just Can't Get Enough" by Black Eyed Peas and the feature title "Stereo Hearts" by Gym Class Heroes. Besides being a talented singer, Collin also crafted the entire arrangement and played all of the instruments in this recent addition to his repertoire.

I think what I love most about this version of "Stereo Hearts" is that you catch yourself smiling by the time you get to the end of the song. Plus, the video is simple and elegant. It lets us see a raw, talented musician without any unnecessary distractions so many of these videos have today. Again, Collin, well done.




Also, don't forget! If you want to be in the know about what Mr. McLoughlin is up to, check out his Facebook page and click 'like': facebook.com/CollinMcLoughlinMusic.

Enjoy, people!


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What EMS Is Watching ... @mcloughlinmusic - "Save The World Tonight"

Dear Collin McLoughlin,

If you are reading this post, I'd just like to tell you that you are extremely talented. I came across your music through my blogger-colleague, Q, re-tumbling a post from Jinesis. I am quite impressed. I always love to throw a curve ball to my audience for the simple fact of exposing them to all genres.

If I could tell my audience anything about you, I'd tell them that I particularly love your voice, and even more so the simplicity of this song. "Save The World Tonight" displays your vocal control, melodic lines and love of pure music. "Save The World Tonight" is completely stripped of all things Hollywood and as a listener, I am truly grateful for that. I especially love how your voice slightly bends the notes as you sing and the faint grittiness you bring to your songs.

I look forward to knowing you as an artist through your music and finding more projects you've done. And as a blogger, I am truly grateful for artists like you because it makes the writing all the worthwhile. This has honestly lifted my spirit. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Erica

Collin McLoughlin - Save The World Tonight from JonKilmerFilms.com on Vimeo.

Audience, enjoy.

Check out Collin McLoughlin's website here.


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