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“Radiate” Chosen for Worldwide Music Compilation Benefiting “Voices Against Trafficking.”

The Michael Botte Band’s single “Radiate” (produced by Bob Beals of Sound Foundation Studios) has been selected to be included in a worldwide music compilation called “Broken Treasures” benefiting Voices Against Trafficking, an organization committed to eradicating human bondage and sexual slavery. This announcement comes as a great honor for the band, as their music will now be used to raise awareness and support for such an important cause.

Voices Against Trafficking is a non-profit organization that works tirelessly to combat human trafficking and sexual slavery around the world. Through education, advocacy, and support for survivors, they are dedicated to ending this heinous crime and providing a better future for those affected by it. The worldwide music compilation, featuring the Michael Botte Band’s single “Radiate,” will help to raise funds and spread awareness for this important cause.

“Radiate” is a powerful and uplifting song that speaks to the strength and resilience of the human spirit. Its inclusion in the worldwide music compilation is a testament to the band’s talent and their commitment to using their music for good. The band hopes that their song will inspire listeners to join the fight against human trafficking and support the work of Voices Against Trafficking.

The Michael Botte Band is thrilled to be a part of this global effort to end human trafficking and sexual slavery. They are grateful for the opportunity to use their music to make a positive impact and bring attention to such an important issue.

The worldwide music compilation, featuring “Radiate,” will be released on [date], and all proceeds will go towards supporting the work of Voices Against Trafficking. The band encourages everyone to listen to the compilation and join the fight against human trafficking. Together, we can make a difference and help put an end to this modern-day form of slavery.

MUSIC BIO:

Michael Botte is a Sony/Orchard and  Big Records recording artist and singer/songwriter born and raised in a small steel town along the Ohio River outside of Pittsburgh, PA. Currently, Michael Botte resides near Philadelphia, PA.  His music is currently in rotation on about 2000 worldwide radio stations. After a few early attempts of getting a band together in Oakland, CA in the mid-2000s, the Michael Botte Band was born in Philadelphia in 2020 during the Covid-19 quarantine. In a time of confusion and chaos, Michael Botte wanted to create something positive evoking the music that had been growing inside him for years. So, Michael Botte finally started recording demos of the songs he had written either 20 years or 20 days ago.

“Michael Botte blends alt country and rock into a sound that takes you on a journey with catchy hooks and toe tapping beats.  Michael Botte is making waves in the Indie music scene with his charmingly crafted sonic masterpieces. With production and mixing from Bob Beals at Sound Foundation Studios, you won’t want to miss what this melodic maestro has cooked up!” – Keltstache Music

Michael Botte’s country rock music (produced by Bob Beals of Sound Foundation Studios), has enjoyed some fanfare success:

  • Charted at #1 on the World Indie Music Chart
  • Charted at #3 on the Euro Indie Music Chart
  • Charted at #1 (3 times) on the “Radio Indie Alliance” top 10 music chart.
  • Charted at #2 and #4 on the “Banks Music Promotion” top 10 music chart.
  • Placed on Philadelphia’s “WDNF-Philly.com’s HOT 50 songs.”
  • #13 on Hypeddit’s “Top 100 Country Charts”
  • Featured artist on 102.3 WOW Radio publication

Michael Botte was also featured in the September and November 2022 issues of the UK’s “Write Away Magazine, the lyric writer’s magazine” and  Divine Magazine.

Michael Botte and producer Bob Beals have tracks “in the pipeline” for 2023 and beyond so it’s safe to say it’s an exciting time for the Pittsburgh native Michael Botte!

Michael Botte
Michael Bottehttps://www.michaelbotteband.com/
Michael Botte is a country rock singer/songwriter born and raised in a small steel town along the Ohio River outside of Pittsburgh, PA. Currently, Michael resides near Philadelphia, PA. After a few early attempts to get a band together in Oakland, CA in the mid-2000s, the Michael Botte Band was born in Philadelphia in 2020 during the Covid-19 quarantine. In a time of confusion and chaos, Michael wanted to create something positive evoking the music that had been growing inside him for years. So, Michael finally started recording demos of the songs he had written either 20 years or 20 days ago. Michael blends alt-country and rock into a sound that takes you on a journey with catchy hooks and toe-tapping beats.  His music has been played on thousands of radio stations around the world. Michael's  country rock music (produced by Bob Beals of Sound Foundation Studios), has enjoyed some fanfare success: Charted at #1 on the World Indie Music Chart; Charted at #3 on the Euro Indie Music Chart; Charted at #1 (3 times) on the “Radio Indie Alliance” top 10 music chart; Charted at #2 and #4 on the “Banks Music Promotion” top 10 music chart; Placed on Philadelphia’s “WDNF-Philly.com’s HOT 50 songs”; #13 on Hypeddit’s “Top 100 Country Charts”, and Featured artist on 102.3 WOW Radio publication. Michael was also featured in the September and November 2022 issues of the UK’s “Write Away Magazine, the lyric writer’s magazine” and the June issue of Divine Magazine.  Michael and producer Bob Beals have tracks “in the pipeline” for 2023 and beyond so it’s safe to say it’s an exciting time for the Pittsburgh native Michael Botte!

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