ION INDIE MAGAZINE May 2017, Volume 36 | Page 79

Fast-forward a year—and Janani launched their next hit single, “Run (Pick Up The Gun)”. Shortly after the release, the single was awarded the AKADEMIA AWARD for “Best Alternative Rock Song”. ExposedVocals.com wrote, “Run (Pick Up The Gun)'s killer chorus latches itself in your memory after the first listen. It's a well-crafted song that acts as a wonderful homage to the classic rock sound, but also just a good piece of songwriting in itself.” Janani’s music has commanded the airwaves of such notable radio stations as CKCU 93.1 FM in Ottawa, Canada, KISS 104.7 FM, and Orlando's own XL 106.7 FM. Their music has also been featured in DIRECTTV's documentary “Gone Until December”. From over two-hundred competing bands, Janani was selected to compete in 2015 the top 8 for the HARD ROCK RISING Orlando competition, performing for a prestigious panel of judges including CHRIS KIRKPATRICK of NSYNC. They also walked away as one of five bands selected to be a “Hard Rock Energy Ambassador” that same year. Pick up their new release “First To Fall” and get your serious rock on. Show some social media love by visiting the band’s websites: www.musicbyjanani.com • http://instagram.com/musicbyjanani http://twitter.com/musicbyjanani • www.facebook.com/musicbyjanani