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NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Country artist Brian James has released his new single “My Horse,” out now through Bellechasse Records / Warner ADA. The track has already earned early industry attention, securing a spot on the MusicRow “To Watch For” calendar, signaling strong momentum for the rising Louisiana‑based artist.

“My Horse” blends the timeless dance‑floor spirit of classic country with a fresh 90s–2000s upbeat energy, marking a new creative direction for James as he leans further into high‑tempo, feel‑good country.

James wrote “My Horse” with a specific purpose in mind: a brand‑new line dance called “The James Horse,” set to debut soon. “I wanted to create something fun, something people could move to,” says Brian James. “This song is the start of a new era for me—still rooted in the country sound I love, but with a more energetic, dance‑driven vibe.”

About the Single
Title: My Horse

Artist: Brian James

Genre: Country

Label: Bellechasse Records / Warner ADA

Status: Available now on all streaming platforms

Notable: Featured on MusicRow’s “To Watch For” calendar

Built on catchy hooks, upbeat production, and a dance‑ready groove, “My Horse” continues James’ tradition of crafting original country music while showcasing his shift toward a more modern, high‑energy sound.

About Brian James
Brian James is a New Orleans/Mandeville‑based country artist known for his authentic songwriting, smooth vocals, and ability to blend traditional country roots with contemporary flair. His music reflects the spirit of the South—warm, rhythmic, and built for connection. With a growing fanbase and a slate of new music on the horizon, James is carving out his place in today’s country landscape.

Where to Find Brian James
Website: https://brianjames.band/

Social Media: @brianjamescountry on all platforms

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With most media coverage focused on the “Business” of Streaming, Red Coral Universe presents industry trends from the “Artist-First” perspective

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ —

SPORTS, SPORTS and MORE SPORTS
2025 was a record-breaking year for streaming sports and sports-related content, and we expect this trend to continue to rise in 2026.· 68% of sports viewers watch live games on TV or through a streaming service· Growth in viewership driven by traditionally smaller markets, primarily soccer, golf, and baseball, and the continued expansion of women’s athletic leagues.

RED CORAL ’26
Already home to Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) and the Women’s American Basketball Association (WABA), and many other leagues – Red Coral Sports will continue to gain traction and experience exponential growth in women’s sports, gaming, youth/collegiate leagues, and a variety of exclusive productions.

INCREASED DEMAND for ORIGINAL CONTENT
In 2025, more than half of all major studio releases were franchises, and over 70% of the top 100 most in-demand movies were based on existing IP, as were nearly 50% of the top 100 TV series.

RED CORAL ’26
While we understand that Intellectual Property (IP) driven content will continue to dominate the box office, at Red Coral, we are a bit different. Firstly, we continue to create original content. We view the oversaturation of franchise- or IP-driven content as an opportunity to meet the demand for something new! Independent Films our team produced like Sling Blade still overperform on our platform, despite having been released over 30 years ago. We see that audiences are seeking great content, original or IP-driven. Our For Artists by Artists platform delivers independent, high-quality, original films.

STILL FREE to WATCH
Don’t expect a price spike from us in 2026! Other streaming services are continuing to raise prices across the board for both their ad-supported and premium subscription services, while spending record-high amounts on content.

RED CORAL ’26
We are ad-supported but will always remain free, costing our customers nothing and requiring no sign-up to discover and enjoy content from their favorite artists. Instead of paying for content, we invest in artists to provide authentic creativity to our audience.

ARTIST’S MATTER
Our mantra is Artist-First, so we have been ecstatic to see great directors and movie stars as the pillars of marketing behind huge projects, rather than focusing on the appeal of brand names (e.g., Barbie, Marvel). Moving into Oscar season, we see Timothée Chalamet, Josh Safdie, and A24 have proven the mass appeal of creative, engaging, artist-driven marketing campaigns. This year also saw releases from Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio with “One Battle After Another,” and from Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan with “Sinners,” all of which, are nominated for Best Picture in the Academy Awards and are excellent films from auteur directors and A-list actors.

RED CORAL ’26
We know that creators are the best at promoting their own passion projects and original content. We expect this trend to grow with huge releases from Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “Digger,” to name a few. Artists will always make and communicate their work more effectively than anyone else. In a world with increasing AI adoption, we are and always will be Artist-First, providing entertainment powered by passion, not algorithms.

ONLY INDEPENDENT in the CATEGORY
We expect much of the news coverage and noise around Hollywood this year to revolve around category mergers and potential government intervention. Most news will be on the brand-name mergers, but if you look closely, almost all small, independent streaming companies have also been acquired by streaming giants.

RED CORAL ’26
We remain one of the few independently owned and operated streaming services, allowing us to stay hyper-focused on producing and distributing original content and an extensive, eclectic catalog of award-winning films, TV series, Sports, Curated channels, Music, Podcasts, and personalized collections from your favorite Artists and brands, with much more to come.

ABOUT RED CORAL UNIVERSE
Red Coral Universe is an Artist-first, free-to-use AVOD streaming platform offering a wide variety of unique, engaging, and exclusive content – over 10,000 hours and growing – with a transparent financial model and revenue share that greatly benefits the Artist.

– 150,000 unique users from 76 countries
– 2 million requests (4Q ‘25) for advertising equaling impressions
– 67% (two-thirds) of users view content to completion

There is something for everyone on Red Coral Universe – Entertainment powered by passion, not algorithms

Available on Andriod, AppleTV, FireTV, iOS, Roku and Samsung

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The creator behind nearly one million YouTube subscribers and over 245 million views discusses his journey from viral content innovator to live educator.

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Markets Herald Magazine has published an exclusive in-depth feature interview with Clark Mantilla, the performer, content creator, and theater educator whose dual YouTube channels, Clark On Stage and Clark In Studio, have quietly built one of the most significant digital platforms in the history of musical theater education. The interview, available now across Markets Herald Magazine’s print and digital platforms, offers the most comprehensive portrait yet of an artist whose influence spans continents, generations, and performance contexts.
The feature runs approximately 4,000 words and covers the full arc of Mantilla’s career, from the origins of his groundbreaking “Sing With Me” methodology to his consistent live presence at 54 Below, the Tony Award winning Manhattan venue, to his recent and rapidly expanding role as an educator and industry expert at the Virginia Thespians Festival in both 2025 and 2026.
A Digital Revolution in Musical Theater Access
At the center of the interview is a detailed examination of what Clark Mantilla has actually built online and why it matters. His primary channel, Clark On Stage, currently counts over 540,000 subscribers. His companion channel, Clark In Studio, has surpassed 371,000 subscribers. Together, the two platforms have generated more than 245 million views and attracted a global audience of aspiring performers from the United States, Southeast Asia, South America, Europe, and beyond.
What distinguishes Mantilla’s content from the crowded field of performance related media is its core innovation: the “Sing With Me” format, in which Mantilla performs one role in a musical theater duet on camera with full professional commitment, creating a real-time scene partner experience for the viewer who sings the opposing role. The result is not karaoke. It is a rehearsal. It is coaching. It is, for many viewers, their first experience of what performing opposite a genuinely skilled and invested partner actually feels like.
The Markets Herald Magazine interview explores how this deceptively simple idea grew into a platform that has demonstrably expanded access to professional-level musical theater training for performers who lack proximity to New York, financial resources for private instruction, or institutional connections to elite training programs.
From Screen to Stage: A Working New York Performer
The feature also addresses a dimension of Mantilla’s career that his digital audience may not fully appreciate: the depth and consistency of his live performance work in New York City. He has performed in more than a dozen concerts at 54 Below, one of the most prestigious and demanding cabaret rooms in the world, sharing the stage with Broadway performers including Lola Tung, currently appearing as Eurydice in Hadestown on Broadway, and widely recognized from the television series The Summer I Turned Pretty.
A clip from one of his 54 Below appearances was posted by the venue’s official TikTok account and went viral, accumulating over one million views and introducing his live performance work to audiences who had previously known him only through his digital channels. The moment, discussed candidly in the interview, exemplifies the philosophy Mantilla articulates throughout the feature: that live performance and digital content do not compete with each other but actively amplify each other when the work is strong enough.
Beyond 54 Below, the interview covers Mantilla’s appearances at The Green Room 42, Don’t Tell Mama, and events held in partnership with Carnegie Hall, as well as his Off Broadway production credits, his work as an understudy and associate stage manager, and his appearance in short film and television projects including a virtual performance as a backup singer during a semi final episode of Canada’s Got Talent.
The Virginia Thespians Festival: A Methodology Goes to School
The most substantial portion of the Markets Herald Magazine interview focuses on what Mantilla and the publication identify as the most consequential development in his career to date: his recurring invitations to the Virginia Thespians Festival, one of the country’s most prominent gatherings of young theatrical talent, in 2025 and 2026.
Invited through his alma mater, the New York Film Academy, Mantilla led two live sessions of “Sing With Clark On Stage” at the 2025 Festival and was invited back in 2026 to lead four sessions, double the original number, a direct reflection of the enthusiasm generated by his initial appearance. He also served as an expert panelist at the Festival’s Industry and Entertainment Job Expo, speaking alongside other professionals to students preparing to enter the performing arts industry.
The interview treats these appearances as a turning point. The “Sing With Me” methodology, originally conceived as a digital tool for global access, has now been introduced as a live educational framework in a formal institutional setting. Mantilla speaks at length about how the live version of his sessions differs from the digital format, how he adapts in real time to individual students, and what he observes when a young performer experiences for the first time the feeling of working opposite a fully committed scene partner.
“There is often a visible shift,” Mantilla tells Markets Herald Magazine. “The performance changes. Something unlocks. That is what I am looking for in every session.”
An Industry Voice on Access and the Future of Theater Training
Throughout the interview, Mantilla returns consistently to a single animating idea: that professional level engagement with musical theater should not be a privilege restricted by geography, economics, or access to elite networks. It is a conviction that has shaped every dimension of his career, from the earliest videos on Clark On Stage to his most recent workshops in Virginia, and it gives the full body of his work a coherence and purpose that the Markets Herald Magazine feature makes visible for the first time in a single document.
The interview concludes with Mantilla’s vision for the next chapter of his career, including plans to expand his live educational work to additional institutions and festivals, to continue developing both YouTube channels, and to maintain an ongoing commitment to live performance in New York’s most significant theatrical spaces.
About Clark Mantilla
Clark Mantilla is a New York-based performer, content creator, and theater educator. He is the creator of Clark On Stage and Clark In Studio on YouTube, platforms that together have surpassed nearly one million subscribers and 245 million views. He performs regularly at 54 Below and other New York venues and has served as a workshop leader and expert panelist at the Virginia Thespians Festival. He can be found on TikTok and Instagram at @clarkonstage.

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A Genre-Defying Fusion of Classical Virtuosity and Stadium Rock Energy Reinvents the Iconic Disco Anthem

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Acclaimed director Christopher M. Allport has joined forces with the powerhouse trio TAKE3 to release a visually stunning and sonically explosive cover of ABBA’s 1974 classic, “Waterloo.” The collaboration breathes new life into the iconic disco anthem, blending classical virtuosity with the raw energy of a stadium rock performance.

A Fusion of Classical Precision and Rock Energy TAKE3, renowned for their signature “Rock Meets Bach” arrangements, features three world-class soloists who defy genre boundaries:

* Lindsay Deutsch (Violin): A virtuosic force whose stage presence anchors the group’s high-energy performances.

* Alexa Constantine (Keyboard): A concert pianist who transcends traditional expectations, delivering a performance with the flair of a rock star.

* Georgia Bourderionnet (Cello/Bass): Providing the soulful foundation of the group with flawless command over both acoustic and electric strings.

The “Waterloo” project serves as a cinematic celebration of the trio’s magnetic chemistry. Under Allport’s direction, the music video transforms the metaphor of “surrender” into a vibrant display of color, light, and synchronized choreography.

A Reconnection of Creative Minds:
The collaboration marks a heartfelt professional reunion for Lindsay Deutsch and Christopher M. Allport. The two first crossed paths as teenagers while working on various Disney engagements. Decades later, their shared history fuels a shorthand of creative excellence that is palpable in every frame of the new release.

The Allport Vision:
Christopher M. Allport’s involvement elevates the production from a standard music video to a sophisticated visual experience. By utilizing a meticulous “palate of color” and innovative staging, Allport captures the essence of TAKE3’s live shows—blending the discipline of the concert hall with the uninhibited spirit of a rock arena. His direction ensures that the technical brilliance of the trio is matched by a cinematic magic that keeps global audiences spellbound.

About TAKE3:
TAKE3 is a crossover trio that specializes in “off-the-charts” arrangements of pop and classical favorites. With frequent global tour dates, they continue to delight audiences by bridging the gap between the conservatory and the stadium.

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LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Mercedes Ganon, and her Amazon bestselling book HOW TO SURVIVE A KNOCKOUT, are among the distinguished guests attending GBK Brand Bar’s exclusive Luxury Lounge held prior to the Academy Awards, an invite-only event celebrating excellence across film, culture, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship.

The GBK Luxury Lounge brings together a curated group of celebrities, influencers, and members of the press for an intimate pre-Oscars experience showcasing standout brands, creative visionaries, and mission-driven leaders. With dozens of high-profile attendees and major media outlets present, the event serves as a key destination during Hollywood’s awards season.

Mercedes Ganon, founder of MercedesMusic.com, known for her extensive work in music, sports , creative entrepreneurship, and advocacy, will be attending with her Amazon best selling inspirational memoire HOW TO SURVIVE A KNOCKOUT, which will also be gifted to celebrities and nominees in attendance. The book was published by Waterside Press, signed by Bill Gladstone, with editing by writer/director Richard Tucci, and cover art by Jace McTier.

Dedicated to the legendary Penny Marshall, and Smokin’ Joe Frazier, D-roc of Bodycount, with special thanks to Ernie C, ICE T, and the one and only Eddie Griffin. Mercedes Ganon gives them all a heartfelt, “Thank you!”

The autobiography recounts Mercedes’ rise over adversity with a punch combination of truth, tenacity, and triumph, from a richly rooted Moroccan heritage, growing up in war-torn Israel in early life, then moving to Ohio, then living the dream in Los Angeles and New York, collaborating with her childhood heroes, while overcoming heartbreak, trauma, and professional setbacks, she commented, “Life is a journey of knockouts and comebacks.“

Mercedes’ musical repertoire is known as a world-renowned singer-songwriter, recognized for working with high-profile industry producers like Grammy-award winning producers: engineer Mike Shipley (Aerosmith, Def Leppard, etc.); producer and American guitarist Bruce Gowdy (World Trade, Unruly Child); and Nathan Watts “King of Bass” (longtime musical director for Stevie Wonder).

GBK’s Luxury Lounges are renowned for generating significant media exposure, often reaching hundreds of millions of impressions worldwide, while fostering meaningful connections between talent, press, and innovative brands.

The Pre-Academy Awards Lounge continues Gavin Keilly’s & GBK’s tradition of hosting premier events surrounding major awards ceremonies, including the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Golden Globes, Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, and various other high profile events. In Addition to that, GBK will continue to support various causes and will have 3 charities on site again. GBK has raised over $10 Million for over 50 causes in the last 20 years.

Mercedes Ganon’s book HOW TO SURVIVE A KNOCKOUT can be purchased on Amazon as well as Barnes & Noble. Fans can also purchase her unique and award winning perfume, Jus D’amour.
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Partnership coincides with the band’s January single release and March 1 EP Halfway to the Bottom, marking a disciplined expansion from music into craft spirit

RIVERSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Bob Chitrathorn and Sailors Songbook Confirm Collaboration with Rod & Hammer’s SLO Stills as Band Expands Momentum with New Single and EP Release

Financial educator and advisor Bob Chitrathorn, who also serves as band manager for Southern California’s Sailors Songbook, has confirmed an official collaboration with Rod & Hammer’s SLO Stills, the San Luis Obispo–based craft distillery behind Sailors Songbook Bourbon.

The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for the band.

In late January, Sailors Songbook released their latest single, delivering a high-energy track that continues their signature blend of punk urgency, ska rhythm, and melodic storytelling. The single builds on the band’s growing regional traction and reinforces their commitment to independent production and authentic creative direction.

Momentum accelerated further on March 1, 2026, with the official release of the band’s newest EP Halfway to the Bottom — a project that captures the evolution of their sound while staying rooted in the raw, DIY ethos that defines Sailors Songbook.

Together, the new music and the Rod & Hammer’s collaboration signal a broader expansion of the band’s brand — from stage to studio to craft spirits.

“This is about alignment,” said Chitrathorn. “The band is building real momentum with new music, and Rod & Hammer’s represents the same commitment to craftsmanship and independence. When you find partners who share your standards, you build something that lasts.”

Rod & Hammer’s SLO Stills, known for its grain-to-glass philosophy and Central Coast heritage, has built a reputation for quality-driven production. The Sailors Songbook Bourbon reflects that same approach — deliberate, bold, and built with intention.

As both financial educator and band manager, Chitrathorn views the collaboration through a long-term lens.

“In finance, you protect and build the asset base. In music, you protect the sound. In business, you protect the partnership. Growth only works when it’s strategic,” he added. “The single, the EP, and this collaboration all point in the same direction — thoughtful expansion.”

Sailors Songbook continues to blend punk, ska, and alternative influences into a sound that feels both nostalgic and forward-looking. Their February single and March 1 EP release mark a defining chapter in the band’s trajectory, pairing creative momentum with disciplined brand development.

Rod & Hammer’s SLO Stills, located in San Luis Obispo, California, produces bourbon, rye, and other small-batch spirits with a focus on local sourcing and traditional distillation methods. The Sailors Songbook Bourbon joins a portfolio recognized for craftsmanship and character.

The collaboration is expected to include promotional appearances, community-based events, and cross-industry storytelling that bridges music, entrepreneurship, and California craft culture.

About Bob Chitrathorn
Bob Chitrathorn is a financial advisor, educator, and community advocate based in Riverside, California. He is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and business owners build financial confidence through disciplined planning and education. In addition to his financial work, Chitrathorn serves as band manager for Sailors Songbook, supporting the band’s strategic growth and brand partnerships.

About Sailors Songbook
Sailors Songbook is a Southern California–based band blending punk and ska roots with alternative and melodic influences. Known for energetic performances and a fiercely independent mindset, the band released a new single in January 2026 followed by a full EP on March 1, 2026, marking a major milestone in their continued artistic evolution.

About Rod & Hammer’s SLO Stills
Rod & Hammer’s SLO Stills is a craft distillery located in San Luis Obispo, California. Focused on grain-to-glass production and small-batch spirits, the distillery has become a recognized name on California’s Central Coast for its commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and local sourcing.

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LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Billboard-charting recording artist Michelle Kash unveils “Gravity (Stash Konig Remix),” a hypnotic dance rework of her dark-pop single that transforms poetic vulnerability into a late-night EDM pulse. The New York-born, Los Angeles-based songstress likens her music to a dimly lit room with torn lace. Her smoky, soulful vocals and cinematic alt-pop sounds crystallise in sultry, seductive emotional depth and intimate lyrics.

Originally conceived as a poem, “Gravity” began during a period when Kash found herself pulled between two situationships before surrendering to the undeniable gravitational force of a lover. “Everything collapsed into one moment that became the song,” she explains. “The remix feels like a midnight cruise through downtown; a dark-pop dance track with hypnotic synths and ethereal melodies built for the dance floor. It was shaped in part by an encounter I once had with Lou Reed, and the energy of that moment found its way into the music.”

Enter Los Angeles-based producer Stash Konig, whose explosive rise in the electronic scene made him the perfect collaborator. Known for genre-bending remixes for global heavyweights including Martin Garrix, U2, The Chainsmokers, Nicky Romero, and Lenny Kravitz, Konig immediately connected with Kash’s vision. “When I met Stash, we clicked instantly; he understood the mood, the emotion, the depth, and the tension in the lyrics,” Kash shares.

The result is a dreamy yet driving dance cut that swells with cinematic synth waves and atmospheric textures. Michelle’s sultry vocal performance glides between coy croon and commanding chant, echoing the magnetic confidence that propelled her reimagining of Depeche Mode’s “Personal Jesus” to #4 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in 2020. On this remix, the emotional weight of the lyrics remains intact, but the heartbeat shifts to the dance floor, immersive, seductive, and built for after-hours movement.

Kash’s artistry has always blurred the lines between poetry and pop. Growing up immersed in art and creativity, she studied piano and guitar, acted in dramas, and wrote poetry before a transformative desert retreat in Utah inspired her to pursue music fully. She later joined the gospel choir at Expansion Church and began performing her own material across New York and Los Angeles, eventually curating collective showcases that bring artists together in expressive collaboration.

Beyond music, Kash is deeply committed to philanthropy and advocacy. A supporter of MusiCares and a vocal champion for gender equality, the rights of women and girls, and animal welfare, she approaches her career with purpose and intention. “When I listen to music, I don’t feel alone anymore,” she says. “I hope listeners walk away with the same feeling.”

With “Gravity (Stash Konig Remix),” Michelle Kash channels longing, surrender, and midnight electricity into a track designed for both solitary reflection and crowded dance floors. It’s dark-pop at its most hypnotic, a surrender to rhythm, emotion, and the pull we can’t resist.

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Robitaille’s eighth album as a leader emphasizes original compositions, close interaction, and a spacious trio approach

NEW BEDFORD, MA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Massachusetts-based guitarist-composer Jim Robitaille returns with Sonic, his eighth Whaling City Sound album as a leader, delivering a focused and expressive exploration of the classic guitar–bass–drums trio. In a keyboard-less setting that demands melodic leadership and harmonic depth, Robitaille balances lyrical lines, rich chordal textures, and thoughtful improvisation across eight original compositions and two timeless standards.

The album opens with “Stratus,” a concise statement of intent that highlights the trio’s conversational energy and rhythmic flexibility. “The Sea and the Sky” showcases Robitaille’s melodic sensibility, unfolding patiently with space and restraint, while “Anthem” leans into subtle tension and release, driven by close interaction between guitar, bass, and drums.

Joining Robitaille are bassist Tom Casale and drummer Chris Poudrier, a deeply intuitive rhythm team whose nuanced interplay shapes the music from within.

“We really focus on interaction,” says Robitaille. “They’re very supportive players who understand what a composition needs without overdoing it. We try to stay mindful of the integrity of the piece, while still responding to the energy that passes between us when we play.”

Sonic is a modern jazz trio recording rooted in tradition yet unmistakably personal, capturing the power of listening, balance, and shared intention.

Artist: Jim Robitaille •Album: Sonic •Format: CD / Digital
Label: Whaling City Sound

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