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Charlie Kogen Blends Storytelling and Yacht Rock on New Track “Not Wastin’ Time”
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Charlie Kogen Blends Storytelling and Yacht Rock on New Track “Not Wastin’ Time”

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Charlie Kogen began writing music at 13, inspired by storytelling and a deep knowledge of pop across eras. He has placed music on television, won the National YoungArts competition in 2019, performed his original work at the Kennedy Center, and played in ensembles spanning rock, jazz, and salsa. After earning a degree in International Relations from Stanford, Charlie returned to Los Angeles to focus on writing, producing, and composing for film, blending cinematic soundscapes with his genre-defying, narrative-driven approach to music.

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A Timeless Piano Ballad with Modern Soul
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A Timeless Piano Ballad with Modern Soul

Michael Lawson is a Birmingham (AL)-based singer-songwriter with a diverse musical palate. His debut work, Side 2, is an Americana gem that was heralded by Jeff Berger of Americana Highways, among other music scribes, for its timeless feel and hooks. His follow-up, "Captain Americana," saw Michael gain his first national airplay on non-com stations for the songs "Moonshine" and "Heaven with Me."

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