Andrea Faulk, Author at SRO PR

July 17, 2020

SONS OF SILVER Release Politically Charged Video For “Rude Awakenings”

DATE: JULY 17, 2020

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/KELLY WALSH

LOS ANGELES ALT ROCK GROUP

SONS OF SILVER

RELEASE POLITICALLY CHARGED VIDEO

FOR “RUDE AWAKENINGS”

FROM THEIR RECENTLY RELEASED

‘DOOMSDAY NOISES’ EP

WATCH HERE

BAND FEATURES

FORMER MEMBERS OF PEARL JAM, CANDLEBOX AND SKILLET

Los Angeles alternative rock group SONS OF SILVER today (July 17) released “Rude Awakenings,” a new video from their DOOMSDAY NOISES EP. The propaganda art clip captures sentiments that reflect the current state of the world with political imagery alongside the song’s strong lyrics. Watch the video here.

“I was stockpiling song ideas when I came up with the basic ideas for ‘Rude Awakenings,” the band’s frontman Peter Argyropoulos explains. “I wasn’t looking to finish anything. In fact, I was only looking for incomplete ideas that we would finish together. But then the basic foundation for ‘Rude Awakenings’ just came out. I played it for Brina along with a few other ideas the next day. She was really into it. But, I back-burner’ed it. I was unsure if it fit with the other songs we were in the middle of. Nonetheless, she persisted and won out. When the guys heard it, they said, ‘why didn’t we hear this sooner?’ I think it took us about twenty minutes to put it all together and take it to a completely different level than I’d originally expected it could be at. It really highlights each of our influences from the rockabilly rhythm section to the punk-bluesy guitars, to the Stonesy woo-hoos. A great team effort. Credit Brina [Kabler, the band’s keyboardist and engineer] especially for not letting the song slip through the cracks.”

SONS OF SILVER’s collaborative songwriting style, signature sound and collective years of experience is what make them such a standout phenom in the alt rock scene. Led by Peter Argyropoulos, SONS OF SILVER features original Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen, Candlebox bassist Adam Kury, Skillet guitarist Kevin Haaland and keyboardist and esteemed engineer Brina Kabler. Logging nearly 80 shows per year, the musicians were more united than ever back in the studio. On DOOMSDAY NOISES, songs spun off from jam sessions as a unit and the writing process relied on their musical interplay.

“Rude Awakenings” marks the third video released from the DOOMSDAY NOISES EP. It follows two powerful singles and videos: “World On Fire” and “Read ‘Em Their Rights,“the latter of which has garnered nearly a million views so far and is climbing the rock radio charts. Listen to the EP here.

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July 17, 2020

“(Keep Mar-A-Lago But) I Want America Back”: ERIC HIRSHBERG’s Powerful And Timely Single Out Today

DATE: JULY 17, 2020

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN

“Keep Mar-a-Lago/

But I Want America Back…”

–Eric Hirshberg

ERIC HIRSHBERG

RELEASES POWERFUL AND TIMELY SINGLE

“(KEEP MAR-A-LAGO BUT) I WANT AMERICA BACK”

IN ADVANCE OF HIS FORTHCOMING DEBUT ALBUM

‘SPARE ROOM’

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

AND LISTEN TO THE SONG HERE

100% OF PROCEEDS FROM MERCHANDISE RELATED TO THE SONG

WILL BE DONATED TO

THE JOE BIDEN CAMPAIGN

With his debut album in final preparations, Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, musician ERIC HIRSHBERG has released a song suited for these tumultuous times. “(Keep Mar-a-Lago But) I Want America Back” is from HIRSHBERG‘s forthcoming debut album, SPARE ROOM, due out later this summer. Watch the video here and listen to the song here.

“(Keep Mar-a-Lago But) I Want America Back” was written over the past few years since Trump took office. The song’s propulsive energy and lyrics mince no words, articulating the frustration that Hirshberg–and the majority of Americans–feel with the current occupant of The White House. The song’s powerful chorus states, “Keep Mar-a-Lago, but I want America back.”

ERIC explains, “”With a chorus like ‘Keep Mar-a-Lago, but I want America back,’ I don’t think there’s any way for me to sugar coat–this is an anti-Donald Trump song. I’m not trying to convince anyone who disagrees with me to agree with me. I’m just trying to create a sonic release valve for my unspeakable levels of frustration at the current state of things in America, and offering it up to those who do agree with me. The photos which serve as the foundation for the video were taken at The Women’s March in both New York and LA, the March for Our Lives in LA, and at various Black Lives Matter protests around the country–all since Trump took office. It works as a sort of sad scrapbook for the near constant state of protest we’ve been in for the past three and a half years.”

In an effort to support the song’s powerful sentiments HIRSHBERG will donate 100% of proceeds on the merchandise related to this song to the JOE BIDEN campaign. To purchase a shirt, click here, or donate to the campaign.

With unguarded lyrics and an eye for detailed storytelling, SPARE ROOM uses the extremely personal to find the universal. The songs cover a wide range of what HIRSHBERG calls “life’s big small moments.” HIRSHBERG adds that he likes to write songs “about the things everybody lives…but don’t always talk about.” Stay tuned for additional details about SPARE ROOM.

“(Keep Mar-a-Lago But) I Want America Back” Lyrics:

It’s a long way to fall

From where we started from

It’s a long way to go

From where we’re starting now

I can’t believe with the lies that we’re living through

There aren’t riots in the streets

Don’t want to have another pissed oﬀ conversation

While we’re getting something to eat

I’m scared that everything we’ve treasured all along

Is already gone

Sick and tired of feeling uninspired

This is not how it’s supposed to be

Sick and tired of feeling righter

That’s not enough for me

I’m tired of waiting for this pendulum to swing

We’ve gotta start pushing back

Keep Mar-a-Lago

But I Want America Back

It’s hard to believe

How fragile this all was

It’s hard to believe

How fast we tore it down

Don’t want to watch the news on the TV tonight

‘Cause I just can’t take anymore

Don’t want to listen to anymore justiﬁcations

‘Cause we’ve heard ’em all before

I’m scared that everything we’re ﬁghting to escape from

Is what we’ve become

Sick and tired of feeling uninspired

This is not how it’s supposed to be

Sick and tired of feeling righter

That’s not enough for me

I’m tired of waiting for this pendulum to swing

We’ve gotta start pushing back

Keep Mar-a-Lago

But I Want America Back

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SUNNY OZELL Releases Video For Her Version Of Los Lobos’ “The Valley” Track From Her New EP

DATE: JULY 16, 2020

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN

SUNNY OZELL

‘LIVE AT THE VILLAGE’

ACOUSTIC EP

DUE OUT TODAY (JULY 17)

VIDEO FOR HER VERSION OF LOS LOBOS’

“THE VALLEY” OUT NOW

WATCH HERE

To coincide with today’s release of her new EP LIVE AT THE VILLAGE, singer-songwriter SUNNY OZELL has released a video for her personally poignant cover of Los Lobos‘ “The Valley.” Watch the clip here.

“I believe Los Lobos to be one of America’s greatest living rock bands,” SUNNY says. “Their body of work is wide and remarkable, with composition and musicianship that is acutely human, organic, and intelligent. But their approach to the actual ‘auditory experience’ of their music adds layers of meaning for me as listener, and I find that their sonic choices only serve to push their music into that realm of the ineffable, where you can’t quite put your finger on why you’re crying, you just know that you’re deeply moved. And to my mind, ‘The Valley’ is a great example of this kind of profound synthesis between form and content.”

The all-acoustic LIVE AT THE VILLAGE EP is comprised of “The Valley” and raw and affecting versions of four songs from her OVERNIGHT LOWS album (released earlier this year). The EP was recorded live at the historic Village Studios in Los Angeles. Listen here.

The tracks on LIVE AT THE VILLAGE all hold a very meaningful sense of place both geographically and spiritually. “Driving Highways” references the landscape of SUNNY‘s home state of Nevada, and the English countryside is conjured in “The Garden.” The themes of the transience of travel and memory factor into “Comes And It Goes.”

Live At The Village tracklisting:

Hammer And Nail (Acoustic)
Driving Highways (Acoustic)
Comes And It Goes (Acoustic)
The Garden (Acoustic)
The Valley (Acoustic)

SUNNY’s OVERNIGHT LOWS (released earlier this year) gleams with engaging melodies and intelligent wordplay performed with a sophisticated fluency in pop, jazz, soul and Americana dialects. In SUNNY‘s words, OVERNIGHT LOWS reflects the soul and simplicity of her passion for such inspirations as Bonnie Raitt, David Byrne, Cassandra Wilson, and Aretha Franklin. Players on the album include Jay Bellerose (Robert Plant, Aimee Mann, Alison Krauss), Tyler Chester (George Ezra, Maddison Cunningham), Andy Hess (The Black Crowes, David Byrne), Adam Levy (Norah Jones, Roseanne Cash), and Rich Hinman (Sara Bareilles). The album was recorded at Village Studios in Los Angeles, and engineered by Mike Piersante. “All That I Am,” the album’s first single, debuted earlier this year at AMERICAN SONGWRITER.

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July 17, 2020

WARDRUNA’s EINAR SELVIK Reveals New Track Featured on ‘ASSASSIN’S CREED VALHALLA: OUT OF THE NORTH’ EP Out Nonw via LAKESHORE RECORDS / UBISOFT

DT: JULY 17, 2020

FM: KELLY WALSH

WARDRUNA’S
EINAR SELVIK COMPOSES

“HRAFNSMÁL – THE WORDS OF THE RAVEN”
TRACK FOR
‘ASSASSIN’S CREED VALHALLA: OUT OF THE NORTH’ EP

OUT TODAY (JULY 17)
VIA LAKESHORE RECORDS / UBISOFT

SELVIK GIVEN PRESTIGIOUS
‘EGIL STORBEKKEN´S MUSIC PRIZE 2020’ AWARD

EINAR SELVIK– the Norwegian composer, musician and creative mastermind behind the Nordic folk band WARDRUNA, who use of a wide range of old Nordic instruments and lyrics placed in a contemporary soundscape to musically interpret Old Norse and Nordic traditions-was enlisted to work on the score for the next installment of the Assassin’s Creed® franchise, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla alongside BAFTA Award-winning Danish composer Jesper Kyd (Assassin’s Creed, Ezio Trilogy) and American composer Sarah Schachner (Assassin’s Creed Origins). In partnership with Ubisoft, Lakeshore Records today (July 17) have released a seven-track EP of original music taken from the forthcoming official soundtrack Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla-Out Of The North which features SELVIK‘s track “Hrafnsmál – The Words of the Raven.” The track was premiered yesterday (July 16) via Loudwire who lauded its “stirring musical soundscape.”

“It´s a great honor for me to be welcomed into this massive Assassins Creed entity and long-time pillars of historical storytelling in games,” says SELVIK.”I have been tasked by Ubisoft to create music that displays and builds upon authentic Norse historical musicality. Through historical instruments, their inherent tonalities, oral poetic traditions and language, I have aimed to make creations that could potentially bring the player closer to the theme and era of the game. It feels great to finally be able share the first piece of music with you all!”

Download/stream Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla-Out Of The North EP here: https://smarturl.it/ACV-EP

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will release worldwide on November 17, 2020 on Xbox One, PlayStation®4, Stadia, and for Windows PC exclusively on both the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will release on Xbox Series X and PlayStation®5 upon the launch of the consoles. The game will also be available on UPLAY+**, Ubisoft’s subscription service.

WARDRUNA and SELVIK have previously contributed extensively on the soundtrack and music for History Channel´s TV-series VIKINGS, where EINAR also appeared in two episodes as a singer. The massive musical contributions to the show have exposed their music to a broad audience worldwide. Since then, they have performed sold out shows worldwide, including major festival headline appearances (Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Hellfest, Summer Breeze, Roadburn, Rock oz Arenes, Rock the Coast and many more).

SELVIK was also recently awarded the EGIL STORBEKKEN´S MUSIC PRIZE 2020–a national honorary award that was created in memory of the Norwegian musician, composer and cultural bearer Egil Storbekken. It can be given to people who have made an extraordinary effort in various work with Norwegian folk music, and especially the older folk instruments.

WARDRUNA will release their fifth full length album, KVITRAVN-which translates to ‘White Raven’-on January 22, 2021 via BY NORSE MUSIC in the U.S. and SONY MUSIC / COLUMBIA RECORDS (worldwide excl. U.S.).

KVITRAVN cover artwork

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ABOUT ASSASSIN’S CREED

Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed series has sold more than 140 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.

ABOUT UBISOFT

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs.For the 2019-20 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,534 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

ABOUT LAKESHORE RECORDS

Lakeshore Records works with the most respected, award-winning artists and composers such as Jonny Greenwood, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, Daniel Lanois, PJ Harvey, Nicholas Britell, Danny Elfman, Clint Mansell, Cliff Martinez, James Horner, Thomas Newman, John Powell, Mark Isham, Graeme Revell, Rolfe Kent, Gustavo Santaolalla, Philip Glass, Dario Marianelli, Mark Mothersbaugh, Christophe Beck, Christopher Young, Rachel Portman, and Marco Beltrami.

Recent Lakeshore Records titles include the Apple TV+ flagship launch series The Morning Show composed by Carter Burwell, Randy Newman’s Marriage Story, and Red Dead Redemption 2 featuring music by Daniel Lanois, Willie Nelson, D’Angelo, Rhiannon Giddens, Josh Homme, and Rocco DeLuca.

For more information, visit: www.lakeshorerecords.com

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July 17, 2020

THE STRAY CATS Set To Release New Live Album ‘Rocked This Town: From LA To London’ On September 11

DATE: JULY 17, 2020

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/MARCEE RONDAN

THE STRAY CATS

SET TO RELEASE NEW LIVE ALBUM

‘ROCKED THIS TOWN: FROM LA TO LONDON’

ON SEPTEMBER 11

ROCKED THIS TOWN: FROM LA TO LONDON is the name of the upcoming live album by The STRAY CATS. Available September 11 via Surfdog Records and distributed by BMG (CD, vinyl, digital), this collection of 23 tracks recorded during the band’s critically acclaimed 40th Anniversary Tour in 2019 combines their unparalleled virtuosity and red-hot rock & roll spirit, all raw and completely live–the way it was played on sweaty stages around the world. View the album trailer here and click here to pre-order the album.

The live album was produced by the multi-platinum band’s guitarist/vocalist Brian Setzer, upright bass player Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom–original founding members of the iconic American rock and roll trio–and mixed by Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Arctic Monkeys).The album’s career-spanning track listing (below) features their greatest hits as well as several brand-new scorchers from last year’s 40, the band’s first new album in 26 years.

40 kicked the door open on a fiery new chapter in The STRAY CATS’ career. It entered the charts at #1 on the Current Rock chart; #3 on the Indie chart; and #5 on the Billboard Album Sales chart. This marked the group’s highest entries since 1983’s Built For Speed, which was released 36 years ago. American Songwriter declared “The Stray Cats remain a well-oiled machine, as super charged in 2019 as they were 40 years earlier (5/21/19), while All Music noted: “Comfortable in their skin and still intoxicated by a big rockabilly beat, the Stray Cats sound vigorous and sly…(5/24/19).”

On the live front, The STRAY CATS performed overseas shows last June and July and then toured America from August 2-September 1 (presented by SiriusXM). As Newsday (New York) noted,“All three are now virtuosos on their instruments, with Rocker and Phantom weaving together intricate rhythms while Setzer delivers wild guitar solos. And Setzer’s rockabilly croon has only deepened and improved with age, as he showed on their breakout hit ‘Stray Cat Strut’ and a gorgeous version of ‘I Won’t Stand in Your Way.’ The simplicity of their setup makes what they do with songs like ‘Rock This Town,’ which becomes an epic anthem live with solos from Setzer and Rocker, all the more stunning” (8/3/19).

Tracklisting:

1. CAT FIGHT (OVER A DOG LIKE ME)

2. RUNAWAY BOYS

3. TOO HIP, GOTTA GO

4. DOUBLE TALKIN’ BABY

5. THREE TIME’S A CHARM

6. STRAY CAT STRUT

7. MEAN PICKIN’ MAMA

8. GENE & EDDIE

9. CRY BABY

10. I WON’T STAND IN YOUR WAY

11. CANNONBALL RAG

12. MISIRLOU

13. WHEN NOTHING’S GOING RIGHT

14. (SHE’S) SEXY + 17

15. BRING IT BACK AGAIN

16. MY ONE DESIRE **

17. BLAST OFF

18. LUST ‘N’ LOVE

19. FISHNET STOCKINGS

20. ROCK THIS TOWN

21. ROCK IT OFF

22. BUILT FOR SPEED

23. RUMBLE IN BRIGHTON

**On LP and digital only

Photo credit: Suzie Kaplan

The Stray Cats from L-R: Brian Setzer, Slim Jim Phantom, Lee Rocker,

By Russ Harrington

About The STRAY CATS:

The STRAY CATS, the band that put Rockabilly music back on the record charts in the early ’80s, scored several big hits on both sides of the Atlantic thanks to a striking visual 1950’s style brought “up to date” with exaggerated pompadours and colorful tattoos and as well as genuine musical chops that evoked the best players of rockabilly’s original heyday. Formed by guitarist/vocalist Brian Setzer, upright bass player Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom in the Long Island town of Massapequa, NY, in 1979, the trio shared a love for Rockabilly music. After banging around New York for a few months, in the summer of 1980, and seeing a pompadoured kid on the cover of UK magazine NME, they hopped a plane to London where a rockabilly revival movement was just beginning to emerge. Their massive hits and videos include “Runaway Boys,” “Rock This Town,” “Stray Cat Strut” “(She’s) Sexy + 17,” and “I Won’t Stand in Your Way.”

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July 16, 2020

TASH SULTANA Releases New Video For “Greed”

DATE: JULY 16, 2020

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

TASH SULTANA

RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR

“GREED”

AVAILABLE NOW

WATCH HERE

Multi-instrumentalist and global sensation TASH SULTANA today premiered the video for “Greed” on YouTube, out now on Mom + Pop Music. “Greed” is the second single released by TASH in 2020, giving fans a further taste of what is to come later this year on the follow-up to her 2019 debut album, FLOW STATE.

The stunning black and white video for “Greed” showcases TASH doing what they do best: playing every single instrument in the studio–from vocals to drums, guitar to bass, from the Melotron keys to the tambourine and shaker, to even the incredible syncopated hand claps they deliver. The video for “Greed” was shot in June at TASH‘s studio in Melbourne where they have been working hard to put the final touches on the upcoming album.

“Greed” was produced by TASH SULTANA and co-written by TASH, Matt Corby & Dann Hume in TASH‘s studio.

WATCH “GREED” HERE

This week also saw TASH announce dates for Europe in August/September 2021. Starting in Germany on August 28, the tour will see TASH visit Hungary, Vienna, Italy, Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, Denmark, and the UK. For all dates and ticketing information, please head to www.tashsultana.com.

PHOTO CREDIT: IAN LAIDLAW

About TASH:

TASH SULTANA is an explosive live artist who has commanded global attention since homemade videos went viral. Tash was soon selling out major arenas globally and playing at the world’s biggest festivals – no mean feat for an artist who just a year before was recording songs on a go pro in a bedroom.

Since Tash’s grandfather gifted a guitar at the age of three, the self-taught artist quickly developed a unique style that has seen Tash breaking record attendances around the globe. Tash has mastered over 12 instruments, has a vocal that shines with a magical quality and a live show that needs to be seen to be believed.

The one-person powerhouse started out playing open mic nights on a fake id and busking on the streets of Melbourne, Australia. Recent accolades include over 1 Billion combined streams, an ARIA award for Blues and Roots Album of The Year with ‘Flow State’, smash single ‘Jungle’ coming in at #3 in triple j’s Hottest 100, achieving platinum sales for the Notion EP, double platinum sales for ‘Jungle’ and platinum sales for ‘Notion’ along with numerous gold certified singles. Tash’s live show has seen her become the only artist to sell out 3 Brixton Academy shows before their debut album along with selling another 500,000 tickets worldwide which recently culminated in a sold out performance at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, with noted stand out sets at Coachella & Lollapalooza.

Country Rocker MANNY BLU Today Releases Official Music Video For “BORN TO RIDE”

DT: JULY 16, 2020

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/LYNDIE WENNER

SRO PR (NASHVILLE, LOS ANGELES, LAS VEGAS)

Photo credit: Yve Assad

MANNY BLU

UNVEILS OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR

“BORN TO RIDE,”

THE FIRST SINGLE FROM

UPCOMING EP ‘NEW INK’

OUT NOVEMBER 13

With his amplified mix of country twang and heavy rock & roll attitude, emerging artist and country rocker MANNY BLU today (July 16) released the official music video for “Born To Ride.” It’s the first single from the upcoming EP, NEW INK, available November 13, by the Montreal native and Nashville transplant.

“The ‘Born To Ride’ video is a small glimpse into our live show,” says BLU of the video performance, directed by Sean Davé for Gear Seven (Keith Urban, Brett Eldredge, and Chris Lane). “We shot it in a giant blimp hanger outside of Nashville. Pretty amazing space for a shoot.”

“Born To Ride”–written by hit Nashville songwriters Rhett Akins, Ross Copperman and Josh Osborne–is a track about finding that ‘ride or die’ person who will have your back as much as you have theirs. The five-track NEW INK EP was recorded at OmniSound Studios in Nashville and produced by Aaron Eshuis.

MANNY continues to bring his own rebellious vibe to country music–a sound he introduced with Leave It Like It Is, his debut record (2019) that earned him thousands of new fans and presented him with the opportunity to hit the road across Canada and the US. Last spring BLU spent two months crossing Canada while opening for George Canyon‘s “Hit After Hit Tour” and then headlined his own Canadian tour to close out the year. Earlier this spring, BLU crossed the US and Canada on another headlining tour. Fans can expect new show announcements in the coming months.

With touring on hold, BLU says: “I’ve been using this time to listen through some demos and work on new songs for next year. Already working on recording a few which is exciting.”

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July 10, 2020

Rising Country Artist MANNY BLU Today Releases “Born To Ride,” First Track and Lyric Video From Upcoming EP

DT: JULY 10, 2020

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER

SRO PR (LOS ANGELES, LAS VEGAS)

LYNDIE WENNER

SRO PR (NASHVILLE)

MANNY BLU

ANNOUNCES SOPHOMORE EP ‘NEW INK’

WITH ITS DEBUT SINGLE “BORN TO RIDE”

‘NEW INK’ SET FOR RELEASE NOVEMBER 13

LISTEN TO “BORN TO RIDE” EVERYWHERE TODAY

Canadian country rising star MANNY BLU today (July 10) announced the release of his upcoming EP NEW INK, available on November 13. Giving fans a sneak peek of what to expect from this new collection of tracks, BLU today also released the first single off the sophomore EP. Titled “Born To Ride,” it perfectly lays the groundwork for what is to come. Listen to the single here and watch the lyric video here.

Bringing to life a completely different side of the Montreal native, NEW INK speaks directly to what BLU himself calls the “true heart” of the band’s live shows: “There’s more rock, more soul, and more volume this time around. It’s bigger and louder, but it’s still me. And more importantly, it’s still fun.”

With his amplified mix of country twang and heavy rock & roll attitude, MANNY definitely brings his own rebellious outlaw vibe to country music, creating an original sound that makes room for his blues and rock upbringing. While influenced by the likes of Brantley Gilbert, The Cadillac Three and Jason Aldean, each of the five tracks heard on NEW INK live in an edgy new space with rock-based instrumentals at the forefront. Recorded at OmniSound Studios in Nashville and produced by Aaron Eshuis, its rock-forward approach is fitting since the title stems from one of BLU‘s favorite bands, Mötley Crüe, and their album New Tattoo.One look at BLU and it’s no secret that he’s a fan of tattoos-but to him NEW INK means more than just thinking about the next one, for him it’s the release of his inner creative expression and his new sound to the world.

NEW INK‘s first single, “Born To Ride,” is a track about finding that ‘ride or die’ person who will have your back as much as you have theirs. Written by top songwriters Rhett Akins, Ross Copperman and Josh Osborne, the track debuts today with a lyric video that provides a snapshot of BLU‘s acclaimed live shows.

Consisting of four additional tracks telling the stories of real-life through love and heartbreak, BLU’s upcoming EP displays substantial growth. Not only has 2020 already been a landmark year when it comes to streaming for the up-and-coming artist, it has also led to the development of global expansion with the addition of teams in the US, Canada and the UK.

“Music is one of the most powerful elements to someone’s life,” said BLU when talking of the story behind the EP. “I think it can make what someone is going through ok, it can motivate, and empower people–so I tried to add a little piece of each of those things into New Ink.”

NEW INK

TRACKLIST:

Burnout Town

Sink

Born To Ride

Ain’t Got You

Old Money

MANNY continues to bring his own vibe to country music–a sound he introduced with Leave It Like It Is, his debut record (2019) that earned him thousands of new fans and presented him with the opportunity to hit the road across Canada and the US. Last spring BLU spent two months crossing Canada while opening for George Canyon’s “Hit After Hit Tour” and then headlined his own Canadian tour to close out the year. Earlier this spring, BLU crossed the US and Canada on another headlining tour. Fans can expect new show announcements in the coming months.

Fans can stay up to date on news and announcements from MANNY BLU by checking out his website or following along on Instagram and Facebook.

ABOUT MANNY BLU:

Manny Blu has always been a fighter. Years before he criss-crossed North America as an acclaimed country singer and a trueroad warrior-playing nightly shows in support of his 2019 debut album Leave It Like It Is, while also sharpening the larger-than-life sound that would fill his 2020 follow-up EP NEW INK, Manny spent his days in the gym, training for a career as an MMA fighter.

Traveling often to Nashville from his hometown of Montreal, he began piecing together a new record–one that showcased the lessons he learned on the road. Working with producer Aaron Eshuis and hit songwriters like Josh Osborne, Rhett Atkins, and Ross Copperman, Manny Blu emerged from Nashville’s OmniSound Studios with New Ink. From “Born To Ride” to “Sink,” these new songs tell relatable stories about love, loss, breakups, and everything in between, rooted in an amplified mix of country twang and heavy rock & roll attitude.

“I wanted the album to sound the way we do live,” says Manny. “There’s more rock, more soul, and more volume this time around. It’s bigger and louder, but it’s still me. And more importantly, it’s still fun.”

Raised as a versatile athlete who played hockey, soccer, and football before kickstarting his MMA training at 16-years-old, Manny Blu hasn’t lost that fighting spirit. If anything, he’s gotten stronger, learning to roll with the punches and knock down any obstacles in his path. NEW INK, with its hard-hitting hooks and country-rock edge,is the soundtrack to a career on the rise–and Manny Blu is ready to deliver a knockout blow. NEW INK, will be available on November 13, 2020.

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July 8, 2020

IN HEARTS WAKE Debut “Dystopia” Music Video/Single; Announce Eco-conscious Limited-Edition Vinyl Pre-order

DT: JULY 8, 2020

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

IN HEARTS WAKE
RELEASE NEW SINGLE/VIDEO “DYSTOPIA”
WATCH HERE

ADD ECO-FRIENDLY ‘SMOKE’ VINYL VARIANT OF ‘KALIYUGA’

PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW

Photo Credit: Sally Patti

Australian melodic metalcore outfit IN HEARTS WAKE have just released a fourth single, “Dystopia,” from their upcoming entirely carbon-offset album KALIYUGA, due out August 7 via UNFD. “Dystopia“–as seen below– takes a new musical approach for the band, with compelling drive, progression and layered melodic intricacy. The track, like the album, is inspired by the ‘Four Ages of Humanity.’

“‘Dystopia’ speaks of the fourth cycle and present age of the world known in Hinduism as ‘Kaliyuga,'” explains vocalist JAKE TAYLOR. “‘Kaliyuga’ is often referred to as the dark age due to the predominate traits of discord, disconnection, destruction, materialism, oppression, cruelty and fear. We look for the cause to cast the blame, but humanity need only look at itself in the mirror. It is time for us to face and overcome the issues and challenges that currently threaten all life on Earth.”

“Dystopia” offers a way forward by encouraging listeners to question and see through the deadening status quo while providing inspiration to believe that our capability to grow and change the way we live on earth and with each other is limitless. The video for “Dystopia” takes the viewer through the different age cycles and acknowledges the challenges before us. Watch it below or HERE.

KALIYUGA is a ruthless scrutiny of self and the social and eco injustices and abuse at play today. The power and purpose of the record is evident in every facet of its making. IN HEARTS WAKE measured each power socket, light bulb, pound of freight, travel and food consumed during the recording process to find the total carbon footprint came to 26.37 tonnes of CO2e. This has been entirely offset through the purchase of carbon credits in the Yarra Yarra Biodiversity Corridor of Western Australia. The album will also be packaged and manufactured plastic free, using recycled materials.

Vinyl copies of the album have been pressed on calcium based eco-plastic with recycled and eco-friendly packaging, coming in four different variants (molten, ash, flame and ignite). Having sold through most vinyl options globally within hours, today the band release a fifth ‘smoke’ variation. This white ‘smoke’ variant was set aside for an exclusive tour release but due to COVID-19 halting all tour plans for now, it has been made available. These are high demand products and will sell through quickly. Pre-order via the UNFD store here.

For more information on the album as well as exclusive insights, news and content, visit thehouseofkali.com.

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July 7, 2020

TOMMY EMMANUEL To Host Two Live Stream Events With Portion Of Proceeds Benefiting Two Indie Venues: Birchmere In VA (August15) And Coach House In CA (August 29)

DT: JULY 7, 2020

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK

SRO PR (LOS ANGELES, LAS VEGAS)

LYNDIE WENNER

SRO PR (NASHVILLE)

TOMMY EMMANUEL

TO HOST TWO LIVE STREAM EVENTS

WITH A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS BENEFITING TWO PROMINENT INDEPENDENT VENUES:

THE BIRCHMERE IN ALEXANDRIA, VA (AUGUST 15) AND

THE COACH HOUSE IN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (AUGUST 29)

Photo Credit: Alysse Gafkjen

This August, TOMMY EMMANUEL, the acclaimed and Grammy-nominated acoustic guitarist, singer and songwriter, will host two live stream events with a portion of the proceeds benefiting two prominent independent venues in America. “Without some support, we are in danger of losing some of the independent venues that are a part of our culture and our local communities,” says TOMMY.

The first event, Saturday, August 15 at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT, will benefit The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA, with Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley supporting. The second event, Saturday, August 29, at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT, will benefit The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA, with Andy McKee supporting. The Coach House is notably where Chet Atkins, legendary music icon and TOMMY’s idol, performed many times. TOMMY is one of five artists ever named a Certified Guitar Player by Atkins. Tickets are on sale now ($15 advance/$20 day of show): https://store.tommyemmanuel.com/

For both events, TOMMY will be performing live from Tunesmith Studio outside of Nashville. See the quotes below from TOMMY, Michael Jaworek of The Birchmere, Gary Folgner of The Coach House and TOMMY‘s agent, Brian Jonas with High Road Touring, who booked both events.

TOMMY EMMANUEL: “Without some support, we are in danger of losing some of the independent venues that are a part of our culture and our local communities. Most people don’t realize how many people the touring industry supports. It’s so much more than an artist onstage. In the venues alone, there are stagehands, security guards, concession staff, box office staff, ushers, runners, medical staff, merchandise sellers, custodial staff, and much more. There’s also the artist’s agent, manager, and crew who are not really seeing much income right now either. When this pandemic started, music venues were one of the first to close, and they will most likely be one of the last to reopen. When we do get back to touring, I want to make sure some of these places are still around for me to play, so I’ve tried to figure out a way to help these independent venues, especially the ones that have supported me throughout the years. We also wanted to create some sort of normality to the industry right now. That’s why we are going to have opening acts on these live streams and that I’m going to pay my team just like any other show. It takes a team to make it all happen, and it’s going to take a whole lot of teamwork and community support to get through this pandemic. I hope other artists can help whoever needs it in their own respective communities.”

Michael Jaworek of The Birchmere: “The Birchmere is honored to be the first venue to have Tommy Emmanuel do a streaming concert for us. Tommy has been one of our favorite and most valued artists to perform at the club in its 54-year existence. Tommy’s musical prowess as performer and composer is only exceeded by his kind and generous spirit. He brings that to our stage and audiences, every time he is here. Though we may not be together in body for this special show, we are certainly together again in spirit; now and for the future.”

Gary Folgner (founder and owner for past 40 years) of The Coach House: “We love having Tommy Emmanuel at The Coach House. Until the next time that will be, we are excited to announce he is performing from home to fans everywhere. In these unprecedented times it’s comforting to have a friend like Tommy who’s using his time and talent to help support our venue.”

Brian Jonas with High Road Touring: “Tommy Emmanuel is the epitome of the working musician. He has built an incredible touring career by not only creating lasting relationships with his fans but also all the promoters and venues who have supported him over the years. Tommy is always thinking big picture. It comes as no surprise to me that he understands and values the role that independent venues play in the live music ecosystem and how important they are not only to his own touring career but to the communities they exist in as a whole.”

ABOUT TOMMY EMMANUEL:

TOMMY EMMANUEL has achieved enough musical milestones to satisfy several lifetimes. At the age of six, he was touring regional Australia with his family band. By 30, he was a rock n’ roll lead guitarist burning up stadiums in Europe. At 44, he became one of five people ever named a Certified Guitar Player by his idol, music icon Chet Atkins. Today, he plays hundreds of sold-out shows every year from Nashville to Sydney to London. He’s piled up numerous accolades, including two Grammy Award nominations, two ARIA Awards from the Australian Recording Industry Association (the Aussie equivalent of the Recording Academy); repeated honors in the Guitar Player magazine reader’s poll including a cover story for their August 2017 issue; a cover feature for Vintage Guitar‘s July 2020 issue; and was Music Radar‘s reader’s poll #1 winner of the Ten Best Acoustic Guitarists in The World (December 2019). A noted fingerstyle guitarist, EMMANUEL frequently threads three different parts simultaneously into his material, operating as a one-man band who handles the melody, the supporting chords and the bass all at once. His talents, which translate in any language, carry him to the far corners of the globe, but EMMANUEL never plays the same show twice, and he improvises big chunks of every date. That leaves him open to those technical imperfections, though they also provide some of the humanity to an other-worldly talent. On May 8, 2020, he released a newly recorded career-spanning double album, THE BEST OF TOMMYSONGS, via CGP Sounds/Cruzen Street Records). Watch the album trailer here which focuses on TOMMY‘s unique ability to tell stories without words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SOQEMWYAQ4&feature=youtu.be

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