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Single Goes Top 20 in U.K. and Australia

Single Goes Top 20 in U.K. and Australia

Vortex Music‘s single, “So Long Goodbye”, has quickly climbed to #20 on the Hot Disc Charts in the U.K. and Australia for recording artist Anna Marie Dobbins. Anna Marie starred in the feature film, FOOTLOOSE, and is currently preparing a U.S. CD release with “So Long Goodbye” as the lead off single.You can hear the [...]


T.V. Placement with UFC

T.V. Placement with UFC

Vortex Music adds to their long list of T.V. credits with their song, “The Unsaid”, now being played by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). UFC is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport and produces events worldwide. With cable deals in the [...]


Radio Single Release in U.K. and Australia

Radio Single Release in U.K. and Australia

Vortex Music is proud to announce, Anna Marie Dobbins, who stars in the current film release, “Footloose”, has just released her debut single, “So Long Goodbye”, on CMR Nashville Radio U.K. as well as Australia. Anna Marie, is a very talented singer, actor, dancer and choreographer with a long list of film and television credits. [...]


T.V. Placement in “Degrassi: The Next Generation”

T.V. Placement in "Degrassi: The Next Generation"

Vortex Music is proud to announce their song “Natural Disaster” is in regular rotation on “Degrassi: The Next Generation”, a very popular Canadian teen television drama now in its 10th season. A critical success, the show has received numerous awards and rave reviews from Entertainment Weekly and The New York Times. The show has been [...]


Vortex Music in Collaboration with Soul Circuits

UK/Swiss recording artist Soul Circuits has just added another Vortex Music co-write titled “If You” to the package they are currently shopping. The song was co-written with the very talented producer/songwriter Shawn Lucas. Several majors are knocking on their door and so we expect to hear more exciting news from across the pond very soon. [...]


T.V. Placement with CBS the Young and the Restless

T.V. Placement with CBS the Young and the Restless

Vortex Music’s song “Lost In Translation” was recently placed on CBS Television’s #1 daytime drama, the Young and the Restless. The song was written by Hugh Colocott, Jimmy Santis and the very talented Janice Fitzgerald. It was sung by Amber Rhodes, who always delivers with her heartfelt and inspirational performance. You can hear the song [...]


3 New Songs Covered by Christian Recording Artist Carla Harris

3 New Songs Covered by Christian Recording Artist Carla Harris

Vortex Music is proud to announce 3 recent song placements with recording artist Carla Harris on her new CD release “Unceasing Praise”. Carla Harris is a world renowned philanthropist who has been inspiring audiences with her Christian/Gospet music from little churches in Jacksonville Florida to New York City’s Carnegie Hall. The songs titled “First Will [...]


Hugh Interviewed for 2011 Songwriter’s Market

Songwriter’s Market has been for over 30 years a crucial resource for songwriters seeking to weave their way through the complex labyrinth of the music industry. Its 2011 edition features an interview with Vortex Music’s own Hugh Colocott, in which Hugh extolls the benefits of collaboration — and is photographed looking both jovial and poised. [...]


Vortex Music’s First Release For Universal Music Group

Vortex Music is proud to announce their song “Bad Habit” was just released by the band Superhero on their debut album “Irany Tu’z” for Universal Music Group in Hungary. The Hungarian translation titled, “Hus Es Ver”, is a favorite of the bands’ who have literally become local superheros as they continue to receive rave reviews [...]


Vortex Music Shares The Limelight With Pop Superstars!

Vortex Music Shares The Limelight With Pop Superstars!

Vortex Music is proud to announce yet another release of their song titled, “A Girl Can Dream”, co-written by Jimmy Santis, Nina Ossoff and Steve Skinner. This is the 5th tme the song has been released and is now part of a Greatest Hits collection titled, DIAMOND: GREATEST HITS 2002-2010, by Warner Music Philippines’ recording [...]


Rock In The Vortex

Rock In The Vortex

Vortex Music Releases “Rock In The Vortex”- It’s First Compilation CD Vortex Music is proud to announce the release of their first compilation CD titled, “Rock In The Vortex”. It’s an eclectic collection of high energy modern rock songs showcasing their talents as producers, songwriters and artists. “Rock In The Vortex” (album and singles) is [...]


Mor Koren

Mor Koren

Vortex Music is now working with the very talented and exotic Israeli singer Mor Koren. Visit her Artist Page to get a sneak preview of her new EP!


Our Song “Home” on All My Children (Again…)

Our Song "Home" on All My Children (Again...)

They played our song “Home” (H. Colocott/A. Rhodes) on “All My Children” again! You can hear the song here: Home


Publishing Deal

Publishing Deal

Jimmy and Hugh just signed a publishing deal with Sir Harry at Mission Music in the UK! More good news to follow soon!


Hugh Plays With This Guy & Girl

Hugh will be playing guitar with Amber Rhodes & Adonis Tsilimparis (“This Guy & Girl”) on Wednesday, July 28th at 8pm at the National Underground in New York. www.amberrhodes.com


NY Song Writers Circle Nashville Session

NY Song Writers Circle Nashville Session

Hugh was invited to play the New York Song Writer’s Circle Nashville Session on May 17th at The Bitter End.  It was a great night with some great performers and great songs!  Check out their website at http://www.songwriters-circle.com and hear Hugh sing a live version of his song 40 Miles!


New Song!

Here is our new song for a lengendary recording artist in England (whose name will remain a secret for now…).  More details to come! It’s called “After All” and we wrote and produced it.  That’s Hugh singing the low part and Jimmy singing the high part.   Michael Ginsberg of  “The Defibulators” is playing that wicked harmonica!