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SUMMER 2019
June - I was honored to adjudicate the Singer/Songwriter competition at the San Diego County Fair.
July - I was thrilled to return to the Performing Arts Workshop's L.E.A.D. program in San Diego, presenting another singing workshop to help young women discover and connect with their voices.
August - "No Guarantees," was used on the MTV show "Are You the One?" Scott Horton (Bohemian Hideaway) and I collaborated on this song.
"The Light Within," was reviewed by Leanne Wood in LA Yoga Magazine online. It will also be in the October/November print issue. We also released a music video for "Lokah Samastah." Watch it here: https://youtu.be/9-0n54brvK4
My most recent collaboration with AYK - "Coming Back" - was released on Inspectrum Recordings.
SPRING 2019
New Release: The Light Within: Songs for Yoga, Healing, & Inner Peace
This spring has been all about releasing my new album, a passion project I've been working on for years. May 10th was the big release day, and has been off to a great start: The Light Within charted #3 on the Billboard New Age Charts, and "Eternal Now (ft. Ron Korb)" was nominated for an Independent Music Award and a Hollywood Music in Media Award. Some beautiful reviews have been coming in - you can read what people are saying, listen to the songs, and read the liner notes here: The Light Within, If you'd like to purchase a CD, the only place to do so is julietlyons.bandcamp.com. Digital downloads and streams are available everywhere (Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Pandora, Amazon, etc). Thank you for the incredible support as I've sent this album into the world!
WINTER 2018/2019
New Single: For Now I Am Winter (cover)
This is my spontaneous fangirl cover of Olafur Arnalds and Arnor Dan's "For Now I Am Winter." A few weeks after releasing this single, I attended Olafur Arnalds' live show in San Diego - what a treasured experience. :). Spotify: Juliet Lyons - For Now I Am Winter
Grafton on Sunset - More Grammy Weekend Performance Fun
I sang a couple songs at an informal Grammy weekend gathering at the Grafton on Sunset. Mollie Weaver and I sang a duet together after many years and we had an absolute blast.
Indie Collaborative Grammy Weekend Showcase performance
It was a special night of performances from select members of the Indie Collaborative, and I was honored to be one of them. Performers included past Grammy winners, as well as nominees who would go on to win a Grammy a few days later at this year's awards show. The spirit of the Indie Collaborative shone brightly with the support and camaraderie of all the artists present, both on stage and in the audience. I had the pleasure of having Grant Maloy Smith back me up on guitar.
Fall 2018
Through The Years: An Evening with Marty Panzer
I was honored to sing a couple songs at a concert celebrating the work of Marty Panzer, who has written many hits for Barry Manilow, Barbra Streisand, Julio Iglesias, and many Disney movies. Marty set up each song with super funny stories and antidotes about how the songs came about. It was a special night!
Update on The Light Within
A few of you have noticed the release date for my Yoga/Healing/Inner Peace album keeps getting pushed back. First of all, thanks so much for your support and interest in it! There have been some unforeseen circumstances causing the delay, just know it’s completely finished and will hopefully be worth the wait.
Performance at The Hotel Cafe
I performed a couple of my original songs at the Hotel Cafe for a private party hosted by one of the music libraries I have songs published with.
Lethal Weapon - Fox
“Arabesque,” which was used in Ghost In the Shell last year, got a second synch on Fox’s Lethal Weapon, Season 3, Episode 7. This time, the vocal version was used - my Carnatic voice lessons finally paid off :D
Christmas in the City - Lifetime
Lastly, I was so happy to find out Lifetime is airing “Christmas in the City,” for the sixth year in a row! Check Lifetime’s schedule for air dates and listen for “You’re My Christmas” in the final, happy ending scene. If you want to add “You’re My Christmas” to your Spotify holiday playlist, you’re in luck - here’s the link :) https://open.spotify.com/album/659PFAbGi1Jkduxv2zIuPM?si=OcSVXF6uQ_yAnBN7LRmH_Q
Summer 2018
Performing Arts Workshop
I was a guest teacher at a Performing Arts Workshop in San Diego. The focus of the class was to empower young women through song, dance, and art, and I was honored to mentor the girls.
Flight - Sine Music
Arshia Alipour and I teamed up again for another downtempo/chill collaboration called “Flight.” It was released through Sine Music. Listen here: https://youtu.be/ZWCl2vamRLI or download here: http://www.beatport.com/track/flight-feat-juliet-lyons-original-mix/10860887
Microphone Techniques Master Class
I created and launched a performance master class for singers called Microphone Techniques Master Class. We did the first few live classes, and are working on an online version as well. Singers, go check it out! https://www.mictechniquesmasterclass.com
Spring 2018
Famous to Silence
I recently joined forces with CK Barlow on a project called Famous to Silence. We’re a female Indie Electro Pop duo and are working on an album. You can get a sneak peek at it here: https://soundcloud.com/famoustosilence/sets/ep-in-progress
Star Falls - Nickelodeon
Star Falls on Nickelodeon synched my song “Home” (released by Jayelle - https://open.spotify.com/track/3pfMEpeXv9FsEKNlydrYH0?si=dWN808TSQam5PL6pMpovxA) on Season 1, Episode 4. This was one of my funnest placements to date - almost the whole song was played, and the characters are dancing to it at a party. :)
New Music Video: Missing You
New Single: Missing You
Co-written with Grammy winner Isha Erskine. Produced by Isha Erskine. Releases September 15, 2017
Film Premier: Ghost In the Shell
31 March 2017
The new science fiction movie, The Ghost In the Shell, premiers tonight in theaters nationwide. The film stars Scarlett Johansson, Juliette Binoche, and Chin Han, and was directed by Rupert Sanders. It is based on the popular Japanese manga of the same name. Juliet Lyons's instrumental piece, "Arabesque," was used in the film - go see the film and listen out for it!
2016 Hollywood Music In Media Awards nomination
8 September 2016
"Forever," written and performed by The Element and Juliet Lyons has been nominated in the EDM category of this year's Hollywood Music in Media Awards. We are honored and thankful!
New EDM Single - The Element ft. Juliet Lyons - Forever
30 August 2016
"Forever" is The Element and Juliet's second collaboration, now available on Beatport, iTunes, Amazon, etc. Read more about "Forever" on two great blogs:
rBeatz: http://rbeatz.com/the-element-forever-juliet-lyons/
Milk Crater: http://milkcrater.com/2016/09/06/milk-crate-101/
Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/elementproducer/forever-ft-juliet-lyons-original-mix
Tonight on ABC's Mistresses
6 June 2016
Tune in tonight to ABC's Mistresses and listen for the song, "Eat You Up," written and performed by Juliet Lyons.
International Songwriting Competition Winner's Circle
Bohemian Hideaway ft. Juliet Lyons won an Honorable Mention position in the Performance Category of the prestigious International Songwriting Competition with their song, "Brave Soul." Co-written by Scott Horton and Juliet Lyons, the song was one of 16 finalists out of 18,000 total entries. Download it on iTunes or listen to it here: https://soundcloud.com/julietlyons/brave-soul-1
New Single: Bohemian Hideaway ft. Juliet Lyons - Brave Soul
15 April 2016
After winning an Honorable Mention in the Performance category of the prestigious International Songwriting Competition, "Brave Soul," co-written by Scott Horton and Juliet Lyons, is now available for download on iTunes, Amazon, etc.
FOUR New Trance Releases
14 March 2016
New collaborations with trance producers Perrelli & Mankoff, Gurban Abbasli, and Alban Berisha. Available on Beatport, iTunes, Amazon, etc.
New Single: The Element ft. Juliet Lyons - Be With You
12 December 2015
Be With You is Juliet's first collaboration with The Element. Written by Gavin Knowles, Juliet Lyons, and Richard Emmett. Available on Beatport, iTunes, Amazon, etc.
New Release: A Little Snow - 10 original Christmas songs
16 September 2015
Sub Pub Music has just released Juliet Lyons and Panos Kolias' second album together on the label, and this time it's a collection of light, happy, and warm-hearted Christmas and Holiday songs, in plenty of time for this year's festive season. Get your copy early on iTunes or Amazon.
New Trance Release: DJ Ayk feat. Juliet Lyons - When You're Mine
31 August 2015
DJ Ayk and Juliet Lyons teamed up with Magic Trance Records to release "When You're Mine," available on iTunes, Beatport, Amazon, etc.
New Trance Release: Kamil Esten & Juliet Lyons - Can't Stop
17 August 2015
Juliet Lyons and Kamil Esten's first progressive trance collaboration, releasedon Alter Ego Recordings. Available on iTunes, Beatport, Amazon, etc.
New Release: Light Up My Heart - feel-good, happy songs
22 July 2015
Juliet Lyons and Panos Kolias wrote and recorded a collection of light, happy, and quirky songs for Sub Pub Music, which released the album on iTunes and other digital outlets today.
New Release: Shahead Mostafafar - Between The Silence
9 June 2015
Composer Shahead Mostafafar releases a collection of trailer music today, featuring Juliet Lyons on two of the tracks. Shahead and Juliet have collaborated before on EDM tracks. Their song "Outside of Time" was a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition and was nominated for a Hollywood Music in Media Award. Between The Silence is released Hear how the duo transformed their sound on "Between the Silence."
New Release: Kris Maydak & Juliet Lyons - Hand Over My Heart
20 May 2015
EDM producer Kris Maydak and Juliet Lyons teamed up for this progressive trance release, with a remix by Matt Chowski. "Hand Over My Heart" is released on Raz Nitzan/Amsterdam Trance Records. "Hand Over My Heart" is already sitting in the Top 50 Beatport Trance charts in its first week of release. Download it on iTunes or Beatport today.
The Hustlers on TruTV tonight! 5/22
22 May 2015
Tune in to the series premier of "The Hustlers" on TruTV tonight and listen for Juliet's song, "Rebel," co-written with Andy Gabrys for their new project together, HypnoSpark. Want to know what to listen for? Hear it by clicking here.
Performance and Love Song Honors with the ISC and IMA
Juliet is happy and excited to report some new honors:
She is one of five artists nominated for an Independent Music Award in the Love Song category, for her moody, losing-that-loving-feeling piano ballad - "Turning Sour."
She also received a semi-finalist position in the International Songwriting Competition for her upcoming single - Summer Girls - in the Performance category.
New release: Rob Oxenbridge with Juliet Lyons & Wenda Williamson - Worlds Beyond
25 March 2015
Over a year in the making, Worlds Beyond is a collection of epic, emotional Trailer Music, released by the Cypher TM label in collaboration with Switch Music Group. Australian composer Rob Oxenbridge teamed up with Juliet and concert harpist, Wenda Williamson for the collection. Juliet's singing is featured on seven of the album's tracks, now available on iTunes.
Official US trailer - Disney's Cinderella
21 November 2014
The trailer for Disney's Cinderella has released, and Juliet is elated to be a part of it, singing through the last one minute of the trailer. If you would like to download the song heard in the trailer, called "Aeon," by Nick Murray, it's available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc, on the album "Aeon" by Nick Murray and Jeremiah Pena. View the trailer below, or listen for it in the theaters!
Upcoming trailer - Disney's Cinderella
2 days till the trailer releases! Juliet is thrilled that her singing is both a part of the trailer and this short teaser. The movie is set to release in March 2015.
New Release: Turning Sour
10 November 2014
Go for a turn on the mellow and dreamy side with Juliet's new dream pop single, "Turning Sour," now available for download and streaming in all major outlets including iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify. Juliet's performance of this song was nominated for "Best Female Vocalist" at the 2014 Hollywood Music in Media Award. Written by Juliet Lyons, performed and produced by Juliet Lyons and Andy Gabrys.
Hollywood Music In Media Award nominations 2014
18 October 2014
Juliet earned two nominations for the 2014 Hollywood Music In Media Awards, bringing her to a total of seven nominations since her first in 2009. She is nominated for Best Female Vocalist for her song, "Turning Sour," and for Best Acoustic/Americana/Folk song for her song, "Love To Go Around." She will be attending the awards ceremony early next month in Hollywood, CA.
Feature on Mad July in Making Music magazine
18 August 2014
The July/August 2014 issue of Making Music includes a feature on Juliet's band project - Mad July. The article details the behind-the-scenes process the 3 band members utilized. Having never met or even spoken on the phone during the making of their album, Riding Gravity, they got creative and got their system down to a science. Click here to read the article
Pick up a print copy at your local Guitar Center, or order a print copy by clicking here
Mad July: Riding Gravity is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Bandcamp, CD Baby, etc.
New release: Arshia Alipour feat. Juliet Lyons - 2 Minutes to the Night
1 August 2014
Juliet teamed up with electronic music producer, Arshia Alipour, for the new single, "2 Minutes to the Night." The 4-track album released by Redux Recordings features the original chillout version, and several trance remixes by Rene Ablaze. Click on the name of your preferred outlet to get your copy: Beatport, Amazon. Or listen to the streams here: Redux's Homepage
New member of The Recording Academy
25 July 2014
Juliet joined the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences over the summer. She's looking forward to using her voice in a new way - as a voting member.
Outside of Time featured on 2014 Ibiza Trance Anthems
7 July 2014
The Sou Kanai remix of Outside of Time (Shahead ft. Juliet Lyons) is featured on LW Recordings' 2014 Ibiza Trance Anthems.
New release: Raham HaghGooyan feat. Juliet Lyons - Back To Life
2 June 2014
Trance producer Raham HaghGooyan and Juliet teamed up for a new release called "Back To Life," now available at iTunes, Beatport, Amazon, etc. The EP was released by Redux Recordings, and includes the Original Mix, and 3 tracks of the Enlightment mix (Radio Edit, Full, and Dub).
Preview the full tracks at: http://www.reduxrecordings.com/releases/195727
Outside of Time in the winners circle at the International Songwriting Competition
9 May 2014
The final results of the International Songwriting Competition are in. Outside of Time - Juliet's collaboration with trance producer and composer, Shahead Mostafafar - made it to the top bracket of finalists, and won an Honorable Mention. If you haven't heard the song yet, download it on Beatport or iTunes.
New video from Mad July: Never Going Back To The Gravity
5 May 2014
Mad July has posted a new lyric video, a collaboration with artist Joy Corcoran. To read more about how it came together via Joy's blog, click here. Watch the video on youtube, and if you leave a comment before the 10th of May, you may win one of her original paintings used in the video! See the Mad July facebook page for more details.
New release: Outside of Time -Shahead ft. Juliet Lyons
10 March 2014
Like chillout music? Like trance? Shahead ft. Juliet Lyons' "Outside of Time" now available in all major digital outlets! Read the press release here.
International Songwriting Competition finalist
8 March 2014
We are proud and honored to share the news that Shahead feat. Juliet Lyons' "Outside of Time" is a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition. Out of 19,000 entries, this track made it to the top 1%. Get your copy on iTunes on March 10th. It is already available on Beatport.
White Wedding on Pretty Little Liars TONIGHT!
4 March 2014
Tune in tonight to ABC Family's popular hit show, Pretty Little Liars, and listen for Juliet's cover version of Billy Idol's "White Wedding." The tune is available on iTunes and all other major digital outlets for downloading and streaming.
Trailer Music release feat. Juliet Lyons
28 February 2014
Juliet's vocals are featured on four of the tracks from Switch. Trailer Music's newest project, Aeon by composers Nick Murray and Jeremiah Pena. The album, which features epic, sci-fi drama trailer music, and was recorded with a live 52-piece orchestra, is now available for downloading and streaming on all major digital outlets.
You're My Christmas featured in Lifetime Original Movie begins this weekend
2 December 2013
Tune in this coming weekend on December 7th and 8th to the Lifetime Channel for "Christmas In The City," starring Ashanti. "You're My Christmas," performed by Juliet Lyons, written by Juliet Lyons, Dean Brantley Taylor, and Vince Constantino, and produced by Vince Constantino, is featured in one of the final scenes of the movie. The single was released yesterday and is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, CD Baby, etc (see previous post for links). Christmas In The City will be airing throughout December - check Lifetime's website for the latest air times.
New Release: You're My Christmas
1 December 2013
Here's a new holiday single released today! "You're My Christmas," written by Juliet Lyons, Dean Brantley Taylor, and Vince Constantino is now available in all major digital download and streaming outlets including iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, andCD Baby. Get fun and festive and download it today!
USA Songwriting Competition Finalist
24 November 2013
The USA Songwriting Competition - the "world's leading international songwriting competition" - announced its 2013 winners, and Juliet is thrilled to have earned a finalist honor in the Children's Music category for her song, Children of the World. You can hear it by clicking on the song title.
Hollywood Music In Media Awards 2013
Click the photo to see more from last night's award show in Los Angeles, CA. Juliet was honored with 3 nominations.
Juliet picks up a third HMMA nomination
15 October 2013
Juliet is elated and honored to have received a third nomination this year, this time for her collaboration with electronic music producer, SHAHEAD.
New video: Carefree
1 October 2013
New video of Carefree, from Summertime Is How To Live, was filmed at sunset on the southwestern tip of Nassau/New Providence island.
Mad July's 2nd HMMA nomination
22 September 2013
Juliet's band project, Mad July, has been nominated for a second Hollywood Music In Media Award 2013 - this time in the Best Alternative Song category. We're thrilled! Stream the full song on the Mad July bandcamp site, Spotify, Rdio, etc. Dowload it at iTunes, Amazon, etc.
Interview with Juliet Lyons for Taxi A&R Newsletter
12 September 2013
Juliet was interviewed by Kenny Kerner in Taxi A&R's monthly newsletter this month. Click the picture to read a little of Juliet's story.
Carefree and Summertime Is How To Live in upcoming episode of The Vineyard
28 August 2013
Two of the songs from Juliet's new album have upcoming placements on ABC Family's The Vineyard. Tune in to the episode airing on Tuesday, September 3rd, and listen for "Summertime Is How To Live," and "Carefree."
UK Songwriting Contest Semi-Finalist
Juliet's band, Mad July, received a 2013 UK Songwriting Contest Semi-Finalist award in the Rock Category for their song "Tonight I'm Young." Download the song on iTunes or sing along to the lyric video on youtube by clicking the picture.
MTV's Catfish
25 July 2014
Several of Juliet's instrumental pieces are being used in Season 2 on MTV's Catfish.
Best Female Vocalist Nomination - HMMAs 2013
12 July 2013
Juliet has been nominated with her band project Mad July for a 2013 Hollywood Music In Media Award! The song, I Don't Know Where You Are is nominated for Best Female Vocal. This is Juliet's third time being nominated for the HMMAs, and she is thrilled and honored. Listen to the song here, and download it here.
Mad July hits #2 on Amazon
7 July 2013
Mad July hit the Amazon best seller charts in its first week of album sales. Riding Gravity reached #2 in the Adult Alternative Hot New Releases.
New Release: Mad July - Riding Gravity
1 July 2013
A little over a year ago, Juliet and co-writers Dean Taylor and Marc Blackwell created a band project called Mad July. At long, last they have released their 9 song debut album, Riding Gravity. Mad July is female-fronted electro pop/rock. The songs are big, bold, and passionate - think Evanescence meets Kelly Clarkson. Check it out on iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, Bandcamp, Rhapsody, Spotify, or any other digital outlet of your choice.
New Release: Summertime Is How To Live
21 June 2013
It's the first day of summer, and Juliet's new album, Summertime Is How To Live drops today! Break out your sunglasses and a mojito, and dowload the record on iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, Bandcamp, Rhapsody, Spotify, or any other digital outlet of your choice.
New trance release: Freeman feat. Juliet Lyons - Simple Love
30 May 2013
Trance producer DJ Freeman and Juliet's collaboration called Simple Love is out now. Check it out on Beatport oriTunes
New lyric video: Great Great World
28 January 2013
Check out the lyric video for Great Great World, which was aired on the reality show K-Town, Season 2 Episode 5, last month. Click on the photo to be directed to video.
