Heavy Rotation Records is an established student-run record label at Berklee College of Music, operated by musicians, for musicians, expanding careers and offering opportunities in all aspects of the music industry. Heavy Rotation Records alumni have gone on to work at Interscope, Capitol, Dreamworks, BMG, Universal, Island Def Jam, Rounder, Warner Brothers and A&M record companies, Live Nation and AEG Live as well as in publishing and tour management. See below for information about the artists on Dorm Sessions 7. Ann Driscoll is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Ohio who is making waves since going to Berklee College of Music on scholarship. Driscoll was featured on WERS's Local Music Week, and her song "Jesus Don't Like Beggars" was placed in the independent horror film Livestock. Known for her high-energy live show, she has shared the stage with An Horse, The High Strung, The Brakes, and others. A passionate political activist, Driscoll wrote, recorded, and edited a music video for Vic Wulsin, a 2008 Democratic Congressional candidate. The ad garnered significant media attention in Ohio. Jordan Tarrant, a native of Arlington, Texas, picked up guitar at 8 and started performing in Austin at 16. Though most of his music is acoustic, Tarrant brings an electric energy to the stage. His music is lyrically driven and performed with a wild passion. Recently, Tarrant has been performing with the Monkey Rock Writers Circle every Wednesday at All Asia in Cambridge. Through HRR's efforts, he has opened for Pat Green at the House of Blues on March 5, 2010. Liz Longley is a vocalist and guitarist from Downing Town, Pennsylvania. She won the grand prize at the 2009 Rocky Mountain Folk Festival's Songwriters Showcase. She was also a co-winner of the 2009 Mountain Stage NewSong Contest, and an Emerging Artist at the 2009 Falcon Ridge Folk Fest. Longley has shared the stage with Livingston Taylor, Colin Hay, Nanci Griffith, Kenny Rankin, and Jonathan Edwards. She has topped several Garageband.com charts in the acoustic, lyrics, and melody categories, and represented Berklee College of Music at the annual Kennedy Center Conservatory Project in Washington, D.C. Tin Soldier formed at Berklee College of Music in 2009. The student members—guitarists Manu Laudic and Dustin Olyan, keyboardist Zachary Tenorio-Miller, drummer Curran McDowell, guitarist/mandolin player Christopher Putt, and bassist Aaron Stern—grew up listening to the same music and wanted to create a new sound rooted in classic rock and folk. Tin Soldier started writing songs and was gigging and recording within a month. The band then toured the U.S., playing venues like Martyr's in Chicago, the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, and Lestat's in San Diego. Julia Easterlin is a versatile vocalist, pianist, and guitarist, who released two albums at 17: jazz CD Why Can't You Behave with pianist Yuma Sung, and folk/rock album Calling Out. At 15, Easterlin joined the "John Lennon Tour Bus," a traveling studio of the John Lennon Foundation. She then earned a scholarship to Berklee College of Music's Five-Week Summer Performance Program, and became a member of the Grammy Jazz Ensemble. Her voice combines seduction with a haunting jazz edge, and her music weaves story with an otherworldly vocal dance, drawing the listener deep into each well-crafted piece. Liptease captures the energy of life's pulse and crafts it into inventive r&b influenced electro-pop. John Engle, from San Diego, began singing in church and finds inspiration in soul music. Tom Manning, from Boston, holds it down on the drums with high-energy r&b and funk. Paris native Michel Heyaca's guitar technique and writing style is influenced by French house music, Mozart, and his Latin roots. Black Kettle, born of the songwriting duo of Keeley Bumford (vocals, piano, chord organ) and student Kailynn West (vocals, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, claps), celebrates human imperfections. Playful melodies carry heartfelt lyrics and find new ways to say, "I love you," and even "I hate you." Rooted in folk, pop, and indie rock, their sound is a kaleidoscope of quirk and charm. The two have been captivating audiences by keeping their music humble, organic, and sincere. Black Kettle released their debut album "Narrative" in March of 2010. Tais Alvarenga is a singer, songwriter, composer, and actress from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, whose music is an engaging blend of Latin pop and folk. Alvarenga started singing at 5, playing piano at 7, and composing at 10. She has shared the stage with artists like Rodrigo Velloso, Cezar Camargo Mariano, Juan Luis Guerra, and Larry Watson. At 18 she attended acting school, and worked for three years with director Oswaldo Montenegro. Alvarenga graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in film scoring. Hip-hop group KR & the Future, fronted by Kevin "KR" Dorsey, has been electrifying audiences and building a strong following in the Boston area with riveting performances at venues like the Paradise, the Middle East, All Asia, and The Red Room @ Cafe 939. KR is a multifaceted artist with distinct rhythmic flow and strong lyrical delivery. KR's band The Future consists of six excellent musicians: Chad Selph (keyboard), Josh Connelly (guitar), Omitchell Henry (keyboard), Joe Conner (percussion), Coran Henley (drums), and Kyle Miles (bass).