The annual Music Connection Hot 100, listed below in alphabetical order, puts the spotlight on superior unsigned live performers across the U.S. who caught our eyes and ears over the past 12 months. 

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Serving up a dose of DIY reality amid melodic harmony, indie-pop band Only on Tuesdays (OOT) have truly put their heart on their sleeve with the release of the debut EP, Break Free. Derived from the heartbreak of never feeling accepted or truly understood, front-woman Autumn Skibinski took her story and shared it not only through her music, but also with fans via a Kickstarter campaign.

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California pop/folk group Only On Tuesdays recently released their debut EP entitled "Break Free." The five song release touches upon all of the band's talents, including great songwriting, exceptional vocals and a modern flair for acoustic pop music. 

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Only On Tuesdays draw from a myriad of influences such as pop, indie, folk and rock to form their own brand of pop-folk. Each of the songs on this EP were carefully and thoughtfully written from personal experiences. The band's title track, for example, is inspired by front-woman -and fantastic singer- Autumn Skibinski's struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts.

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Break Free is the latest single from Los Angeles’ Only On Tuesdays and it represents one of the most dynamic efforts we have heard. The interplay between the instrumentation and the vocals pops with each tempo shift the band enacts, while the narrative quality of the track provides considerable depth. The sizzling guitars and splashy drums push this cut to the next level. At times touching, hard-hitting at others, Only On Tuesdays are able to make a timeless pop track that will burrow deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. Rating: 8.5/10

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Following the release of their last two singles, “Fall” and “Darling Dearest”, “Break Free” showcases Autumn Skibinski’s resonating breathy vocals and Tracy Lambertucci’s impressive guitar work. The music video features the band performing on a rooftop in Los Angeles, which at first appears to be a performance without audience. As the video progresses, a woman, who has been struggling with her body image, discovers the band is performing in her honor, encouraging her to break free. It is then that she sheds her fears and dances in liberation.

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Pop-folk band, Only On Tuesdays just released the music video for their latest single, “Break Free.” Tackling the concepts of body dysmorphia, feelings of depression, and low self-worth, the video delivers a beautiful and empowering message of support to all that have questioned their own personal value. “Break Free” is available now on iTunes with the video streaming on YouTube. Following the release of their last two singles, “Fall” and “Darling Dearest”, “Break Free” showcases Autumn Skibinski’s resonating breathy vocals and Tracy Lambertucci’s impressive guitar work. The music video features the band performing on a rooftop in Los Angeles, which at first appears to be a performance without audience. As the video progresses, a woman, who has been struggling with her body image, discovers the band is performing in her honor, encouraging her to break free. It is then that she sheds her fears and dances in liberation...

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Tonight Pop Art Painter Jamie Roxx (www.JamieRoxx.us) welcomes the Indie-Pop, Pop-Folk band, Only On Tuesdays to the show!

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With sweet acoustic hooks and soothing folk influences, Only on Tuesdays is a breath of fresh air that will grab your attention right away. “Fall” and “Darling Dearest” are now available on iTunes, and if you love what you hear be sure to check out them out at OnlyOnTuesdaysmusic.com!

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With sweet acoustic hooks and soothing folk influences, Only on Tuesdays is a breath of fresh air that will grab your attention right away. “Fall” and “Darling Dearest” are now available on iTunes, and if you love what you hear be sure to check out them out at OnlyOnTuesdaysmusic.com!

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Eagerly awaited every December, the Music Connection Hot 100 puts the spotlight on superior live performers who caught our eyes and ears over the past 12 months.

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In today’s music industry, countless artists have turned to crowd funding to help fund their endeavors. If you needed to look for a Kickstarter success story, look at pop folk band Only on Tuesdays.

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The music of Only On Tuesdays is undeniably charming and one of those indie bands that leaves the spectators in awe after just one listen. Although the band just released their first EP, Break Free, this group will undoubtedly go far because of their drive to succeed with an original sound and songwriting that captures the imagination of the listeners who dare to explore one of the hottest bands around. The warm textures and beautiful songs are equally exciting as their hard-hitting tracks that encompass the pure talent of this band. Only On Tuesdays deserves a listen everyday of the week. We’ll all be humming the sounds of this band in the upcoming year.

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Described as a pop-folk band, this indie cred is perfect for what the radio’s wished to have playing during the summer. Because of Autumn Skibinski's ability when it comes to song-writing and finding the rest of the band that easily captures a cross between the likes of First Aid Kit and Ingrid Michaelson... One thing that cannot go unnoticed is Autumn’s vocal appeal that gives off a breezy, calm type of breathless.

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More than three years have passed since that day, and I am so proud and excited that I can finally share the song and my story with everyone. I am busier and happier now than I have ever been.

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Live Radio Interview

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Break Free", recorded by Grammy nominated producer Bruce Witkin, continues the theme of love, encouragement, and support that grabbed fans with Only On Tuesdays' previous two singles. These concepts are key in understanding the band's artistic perspective as Autumn Skibinski has always aligned her musical endeavors with humanitarian causes such as Invisible Children and Love146.

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 Imagine starting out as a solo act and becoming a full fledged band of five within a few short years. That is what happen to Only On Tuesdays. With two brand new singles in the past month and a lot on their place for the coming year, we got lucky enough to talk with them about their music, working through disagreements, and what is next.

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Only On Tuesdays have released the Darling Dearest single from their Break Free EP. The track sits at the juncture of pop, country, and mid-nineties alternative rock, succeeding due to smart instrumentation, lush production, and a set of vocals that are awe-inspiring, strong while ageless. Darling Dearest has a deep and dense instrumentation that belies the easy-going sound that the track enjoys, making this a must-listen for anyone that wants to hear catchy music or compositions that are intelligently crafted. Give Darling Dearest a spin at your earliest convenience to hear Only On Tuesdays begin their journey to fame.

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With an ethereal guitar opening, “Fall” sets the tone to a tender acoustic love song composed of meticulous imagery. Front–woman Autumn Skibinski serenades, “…And when I die let me be a tree, take my ashes and bury me, water me so I may grow tall, so I can watch you, so you won’t fall,” suggesting a love so strong that even something as powerful as death cannot break it. Between Skibinski’s beautiful and breathy vocals and the serene melody of the guitar, “Fall” has an organic beauty that is unparalleled. Complimenting “Fall” is the folky upbeat track “Darling Dearest” which sweeps you away with Skibinski’s silky vocals. This song is an intricate composition whose message of love and a fundamental necessity of desire are amplified by keenly executed shifts in meter and feel. “Darling Dearest” takes you on a journey to a world of positivity and love serving as a preview into what is to come from this gentle powerhouse.

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Autumn Skibinski, a 2011 Northland Pines High School graduate, is attempting to make it big in the music industry. Skibinski has spent the last two and one-half years living in Los Angeles in an effort to progress within the music industry and is now looking for financial assistance to take the next step. Only on Tuesdays is a singer-songwriter inspired pop/rock band based out of Los Angeles. Skibinski has played many of the famous venues in Los Angeles, including The Roxy, The Viper Room and House of Blues. In an attempt to raise the funds needed to record a five-song extended-play (EP) musical recording, Only on Tuesdays has begun a crowd-funding campaign via the well-known website, Kickstarter. “We need to raise a minimum of $5,000 to cover studio time, recording, mixing, mastering, duplicating CDs and all the other things that have to happen before we can get our new songs to your earholes,” said Skibinski.

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