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October 18, 2023

Alt-Pop Duo GOOD RZN Gear Up For 10/20 Release Of Debut EP ‘FALLING IN SLOW MOTION’ & Announces Two LA Shows

DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2023

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

GOOD RZN
GEAR UP FOR
OCTOBER 20 RELEASE OF
DEBUT EP
‘FALLING IN SLOW MOTION’
PRE-SAVE THE EP HERE

LOS ANGELES-BASED ALT-POP DUO
ANNOUNCE TWO L.A. SHOWS:
EP RELEASE PARTY OCTOBER 20
AT KISS KISS BANG BANG

FREE SHOW with RSVP
AND NOVEMBER 7 AT
(WFNM) WE FOUND NEW MUSIC
BACKBEAT ON SUNSET AT HOTEL ZIGGY
FREE SHOW RSVP HERE

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Falling In Slow Motion, EP Cover Art
Photo Credit: Mishko (@mishko.co), Executive Production: Randi Wilens (@randirwmedia)

“Josie Molasky (vocalist/songwriter) and Thomas Ghirardini (producer/guitarist) have led the project since 2021, eliciting buzz with a marriage of trebly synths, pop-leaning production and Molasky’s alluring cadence, as heard on “Running Out of Time.” If that doesn’t convince you to give these up-and-comers a shot, the fact that Molasky is one of us just might. The singer grew up in Las Vegas, where she trained herself on multiple instruments, including piano and violin. She and Ghirardini started playing music under the banner of Orange Dream in 2020, but that project quickly evolved into what Good Rzn is now—a hybrid of live instrumentation and digitized dance music. With Good Rzn’s first EP, Falling in Slow Motion, set to drop October 20, now is as good a time as ever to catch a rising new band.”
–Amber Sampson, Las Vegas Weekly, 10/5/23

Los Angeles-based alt-pop duo Good Rzn—Josie Molasky (vocalist/songwriter) and Tommy Ghirardini (guitarist/producer)—are gearing up for the Friday, October 20 release of their debut EP FALLING IN SLOW MOTION. It was praised by Las Vegas Weekly (from a preview of their recent show at Ferguson’s Downtown) for its “marriage of trebly synths, pop-leaning production and Molasky’s alluring cadence, as heard on ‘Running Out of Time’” (10/5/23). Pre-save the EP—which highlights the group’s alternative and psychedelic pop, seen through a lens of rock and electronic music—HERE.

Good Rzn have announced two shows: an EP release gig this Friday, October 20 at the club KISS KISS BANG BANG (free with RSVP) and a second show November 7 at (WFNM) WE FOUND NEW MUSIC Artist Discovery Showcase at Backbeat on Sunset at Hotel Ziggy (8462 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood), which is free with RSVP 21+ (7:00pm Doors).

In advance of the EP’s release, Good Rzn recently unveiled the singles “Running Out Of Time” and “Far From Me.” Stay tuned for the release of a three-video sequence of “Running Out Of Time,” “Far From Me,” and “123.” The videos will be the premiere directorial music video projects for Los Angeles-based artist Mishko (represented by Randi Wilens & RW Media).

Here are quotes from Good Rzn about these three songs:

“Running Out Of Time”: We wanted this song to evoke a sense of urgency to chase your dreams and do the things you’ve always wanted to do now rather than later. Go dance in the rain, it’s been too long. Don’t waste your time waiting for a perfect moment. The tone of the instrumental complements the vocals and lyrics with energetic synths and bold guitar elements and creates a sense of urgency. The record was largely inspired by electronic music and we put a heavy emphasis on the sound design.”

“Far From Me”: “This was one of the first songs that we wrote as Good Rzn in 2021 with our friend John MacLane. We rented a house in Palm Springs and set up a studio for a few days. One of our intentions going in was to bring the rock sound that we were inspired by our whole lives into a more electronic space. The track ultimately took about two years to fully develop and it’s one of the songs we’re most excited about on the EP. The lyrics address themes of being away from someone close to you or something you love, and the ensuing growth and strife that occurs in that setting.”

“123”: “This one is a nostalgic song that talks about simpler times when things seemed straightforward. Life is hard and getting places isn’t as “easy as ABC” or as ‘easy as 123.’ The track includes a recording from 20 years ago of Josie singing the alphabet as a kid. The lyrics talk about lessons learned growing up while the dynamics throughout mirror the ups and downs of life, which is complemented by the dynamic instrumental. The production is minimalistic, sticking with the theme, yet each sound is carefully crafted to eventually give the song some explosive moments.”

Read a full Q&A Good Rzn about the single HERE.

The group began releasing music in the fall of 2021. On the Good Rzn-produced FALLING IN SLOW MOTION, they paint the positives and negatives of life as an epic roller coaster ride. The five-track EP gives insight into the feelings the two artists have experienced in their past few years living in Los Angeles. Each song dives into different components of the factors that have influenced the pair since moving to Los Angeles, CA from Boulder, CO. “We wanted this collection of music to represent a specific time period of our artistic journey,” says Good Rzn. “We’ve had a lot of amazing moments, but there were also struggles along the way. The creation of these pieces helped us find peace in expressing ourselves and hope it might do the same for our listeners.”

Here’s the track listing for FALLING IN SLOW MOTION:
1. Running Out Of Time
2. Far From Me
3. 123
4. Too Much (Never Enough)
5. Slipping Away

Connect with Good Rzn:

WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | FACEBOOK

For more info about Good Rzn, contact SRO PR:

Mitch Schneider: mschneider@sropr.com
Andrea Faulk: afaulk@sropr.com

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October 17, 2023

LITTLE MISS NASTY—Purveyors Of Sex, Art, And Rebellion—Unveil “Bad Girls Romance” Video; New Album Out January 2024

DATE: OCTOBER 17, 2023

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

LITTLE MISS NASTY,
PURVEYORS OF SEX, ART, AND REBELLION,
TODAY UNVEIL THE VIDEO FOR
“BAD GIRLS ROMANCE”
FROM UPCOMING DEBUT ALBUM ‘WEAPON OF CHOICE’
TO COINCIDE WITH LAUNCH OF NATIONAL TOUR

LITTLE MISS NASTY ANNOUNCES A 2024 NEW YORK RESIDENCY
IN TIMES SQUARE AT THE PARADISE CLUB IN THE EDITION HOTEL,
DEBUTING JANUARY 26

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
PRE-SAVE THE SONG, AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE ON OCTOBER 20, HERE

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Little Miss Nasty Tour Poster

LITTLE MISS NASTY—purveyors of sex, art, and rebellion—have today (October 17) unveiled the video for “Bad Girls Romance” from their upcoming debut album WEAPON OF CHOICE out in January 2024 (exact date TBA). Watch the video HERE and pre-save the darkly alluring, electro-driven single (out this Friday, October 20) HERE. Read a lively Q&A with LMN’s iconoclastic leader, singer, and songwriter GINA KATON below.

Look for LITTLE MISS NASTY on the road this fall starting October 19 in San Diego and hitting 21 cities including Austin, New Orleans, San Francisco, and Las Vegas. The LITTLE MISS NASTY take-no-prisoners live experience is a professionally choreographed production featuring some of the entertainment industry’s best dancers, aerialists, vocalists, and contortionists. The electrifying spectacle is full of over-the-top visuals and blazingly cool music from Korn, Slipknot, NIN, Rob Zombie, Gina and The Eastern Block, RATM, IC3PEAK and others along with surprises that leave jaws on the floor and memories fired up. Audiences at sold-out residences in Las Vegas, LA and NYC have experienced a sensually charged evening that’s “off the leash” with these seductive global icons of dark performance art and rebellious burlesque. As LITTLE MISS NASTY says about audiences at their shows, “You have permission to be your Nasty, authentic self!”

Excitingly, LITTLE MISS NASTY has announced a NYC residency show—debuting January 26, 2024, at the Paradise Club in the Edition Hotel in Times Square—that will run every Friday/Saturday night. Stay tuned for when tickets will go on sale. “Even though we’ve already made a splash in New York earlier this year with a killer residency in Brooklyn at House of Yes,” says Katon, “we are now beyond excited to move the show into New York Fuckin’ City proper! There’s something about the energy being right in the thick of it in Manhattan that is just so epic! Plus we will be able to reach a much bigger and broader audience in Times Square and that will give us the ability to spread the message of LMN much more rapidly than when we were out in Bushwick. And ‘Little Miss Nasty on Broadway’ or maybe ‘Broadway Gets Nasty’ both have nice rings to them!”

Q&A with Gina Katon of LITTLE MISS NASTY

Why did you name the tour after the song “Bad Girls Romance” after the song from your upcoming debut album. What is the song about?

GINA: “Bad Girls Romance” is kind of like the dream state and head space of female desire, sex, and fantasy. It’s a song that women can listen to that embodies their deepest desires—real life or fantasy. It gives women the license to be sexual and proud of their sexuality. Overall, the LMN brand is a bold celebration of women’s sexuality. We are unwaveringly unapologetic about that. We think the name “Bad Girls Romance” is the perfect name for this tour since we are bringing five sexually empowered, talented women across the country and of course it’s also the name of our debut single from the new album.

A residency in NYC in Times Square is a big deal. How amped are you for this?

GINA: THIS IS HUGE! Even though we’ve already made a splash in New York earlier this year with a killer residency in Brooklyn at House of Yes, we are now beyond excited to move the show into New York Fuckin’ City proper! There’s something about the energy being right in the thick of it in Manhattan that is just so epic! Plus we will be able to reach a much bigger and broader audience in Times Square and that will give us the ability to spread the message of LMN much more rapidly than when we were out in Bushwick. Plus “Little Miss Nasty on Broadway” or maybe “Broadway Gets Nasty” both have nice rings to them!

LMN is about sex, art, and rebellion. It’s a bold female empowerment celebration that’s visceral and cerebral. It stands apart from simply being a marriage of burlesque and rock. Can you talk about how LMN has evolved into what it is today?

GINA: Even though we are constantly evolving, SEX, ART, and REBELLION have always been the backbone and driving forces for LMN. It’s true that we an energetic show and experience. We started as just a live show but over time LMN has really turned into a cultural lifestyle brand. A retail clothing line, a music recording artist, a “Las Vegas” production show. Little Miss Nasty is a brand, a lifestyle, a movement. We even have a cartoon! A TV series next?

LMN embraces sexuality and fearlessness, while at the same time it raises consciousness about female empowerment, which is key, especially since the Supreme Court rolled back women’s rights that they were granted 50 years ago.

GINA: I have a pit in my stomach and an aching heart, but my fists are clenched. We will never stop expressing ourselves freely and we hope that by doing so we empower and encourage other women to do the same even if that means standing up to the “powers that be” at the local level or even the fucking Supreme Court. It’s complete BS. I think that the following lyrics from the second single on our upcoming album sum up our thoughts on this pretty well: “It’s a new fucking day, and we don’t fuck with you.” Or another pretty good one is: “My body is powerful, it’s my weapon on choice.”

You vocally dig your heels into your songs. Which artists have inspired you as a vocalist?

GINA: Kurt Cobain, Kathleen Hanna from Bikini Kill, Pink is a bad ass, David Bowie, Marilyn Manson, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Salt-N-Pepa, Notorious B.I,G., and of course Wendy O. Williams.

If you overheard people talking about the new album, what would you like to hear them say?

GINA: ‘Wow! I did not expect that at all! So unique. Every song has its own vibe. I cried listening to “Buried In Sin” It’s so powerful! I can’t wait to dance to these songs!’

How do you describe the chemistry of the LMN performers?

GINA: Just incredible! The rawness of our live stage show forces us to push through any sort of boundaries that we may have. We’re ALL IN. There’s no holding back. We are not faking anything. What you see is true passion and real heartfelt performances. To “go there” you have to be 100% comfortable with yourself and your fellow LMN babes.

Can you talk about one area of the show that you feel especially stitches together the many themes of LMN?

GINA: Our grand finale in the current show is a raucous, wild, rebellious, “no fucks given whatsoever” performance to “Killing In The Name Of” by Rage Against The Machine.

If you could send a text message to the Supreme Court, what would it say?

GINA: “It’s a new fucking day and we don’t fuck with you. My body is powerful, it’s my weapon on choice. Choke on my dick.”

LITTLE MISS NASTY
BAD GIRLS ROMANCE 2023 TOUR DATES

OCT 19 SAN DIEGO – THE HOLDING COMPANY
OCT 20 FRESNO – FULTON 55
OCT 21 SANTA ANA – LA SANTA
OCT 24 PHOENIX – PUB ROCK LIVE
OCT 25 EL PASO – ROCKHOUSE
OCT 26 SAN ANGELO – THE DEADHORSE
OCT 27 DALLAS – TREES
OCT 28 HOUSTON – SCOUT BAR
OCT 31 VALDOSTA – ASHLEY STREET STATION
NOV 3 ORLANDO – CONDUIT
NOV 4 TAMPA – CLUB SKYE
NOV 6 NEW ORLEANS – TOULOUSE THEATRE
NOV 8 AUSTIN – COME AND TAKE IT LIVE
NOV 9 TULSA -THE VANGUARD
NOV 10 WICHITA – WAVE
NOV 11 LINCOLN – BOURBON THEATRE
NOV 13 COLORADO SPRINGS – SUNSHINE STUDIOS LIVE
NOV 14 DENVER – HERMAN’S HIDEAWAY
NOV 16 SALT LAKE CITY METRO MUSIC HALL
NOV 17 LAS VEGAS – THE USUAL PLACE
NOV 18 LONG BEACH – HARVELLE’S
NOV 19 SAN FRANCISCO – JOLENE’S

All ticket links are here —->> https://www.littlemissnastyofficial.com/live

Connect with LITTLE MISS NASTY:

WEBSITE
INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | FACEBOOK | SPOTIFY | TIKTOK

For more info about LITTLE MISS NASTY, contact SRO PR:

Mitch Schneider: mschneider@sropr.com
Andrea Faulk: afaulk@sropr.com

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October 13, 2023

Emo Rockers THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT Celebrate Friday the 13th with New EP ‘Sounds From The Abyss (Vol. 2)’ & Share “Mad World” (Tears For Fears cover) Video

DT: OCTOBER 13, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

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THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT
RELEASE NEW EP
‘SOUNDS FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS (VOL. 1)’
TODAY, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13
VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

STREAM/DOWNLOAD IT HERE

THEATRICAL EMO ROCK GROUP SET THE MOOD FOR HALLOWEEN SEASON WITH HYPNOTIC COVER OF TEARS FOR FEARS’
“MAD WORLD”

WATCH LYRIC VIDEO HERE

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Credit: Aaron Mash (Download HERE)

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT are getting listeners in the mood for Halloween season by releasing a new EP SOUNDS FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS (VOL.1) via Better Noise Music. The four-track EP, out today (Friday, October 13), features four occult-driven tracks which cater to the band’s potent blend of modern rock anthems molded with emo and pop-punk theatrics. Of the four tracks, two are covers of iconic songs from artists that have inspired THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT’s vibrant sound: Radiohead’s “Creep” (released this past August in partnership with The Hot Topic Foundation to support non-profit music, art, LGBTQ+ and mental health organizations for youth and teens) and Tears For Fears’ “Mad World.” Stream and/or download SOUNDS FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS (VOL. 1) now at https://thefuneralportrait.ffm.to/sfbtavol1.

“’Sounds From Beyond The Abyss (Volume 1)’ was designed to be a fun departure, something to hold over fans while we finish up the steps towards our full record release,” shares vocalist LEE JENNINGS. “Within the lore of our band; it represents secret tracks, hidden away to be discovered by some unlucky Samaritan. Occult sounds meant to hypnotize the listener with music from an alternate reality. Which is to explain the case of covers & alternate versions of original songs. A ‘what if?’ scenario for our fans and ourselves.”

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT have shared a lyric video for their hypnotizing “Mad World” cover, released today alongside the SOUNDS FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS (VOL.1) EP. Watch it streaming now via YouTube below or HERE.

“Anyone who has met the band for more than 45 seconds can tell that we’re all big Donnie Darko fans, so when the question of a new cover came up, ‘Mad World’ was an obvious answer,” says JENNINGS. “Drawing more from the Gary Jules rendition than the Tears For Fears original, this cover of ours is all about the mood and vibe. Finding the balance between capturing the essence of The Funeral Portrait alongside the Samhain spirit for Halloween was the tightrope we had to walk and we’re very happy with the outcome.”

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Sounds From The Abyss (Vol. 1) Cover Artwork (Download HERE)

Sounds From The Abyss (Vol. 1) Track Listing
1. Voodoo Doll (From Beyond The Abyss)
2. Mad World (Tears For Fears cover)
3. Creep (Radiohead cover)
4. Voodoo Doll

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT—LEE JENNINGS (vocals), CODY WEISSINGER (guitar), CALEB FREIHAUT (guitar/auxiliary), ROBERT WESTON (bass), and HOMER UMBANHOWER (drums)—are currently out on the “Emo Dreams” tour across the U.S. and Canada with Icon For Hire, Conquer Divide, and Concrete Castles until October 27. They will then head to Detroit, MI to celebrate Devil’s Night (October 30) with a special show at Saint Andrews Hall with Twiztid.

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT 2023 DEVOTION CEREMONIES:
10/13 Anaheim, CA – House of Blues (Parish Room) ^
10/14 Los Angeles, CA – The Mint ^
10/15 San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick ^
10/17 Las Vegas, NV – The Usual Place ^
10/18 Phoenix, AZ – Rebel Lounge ^
10/19 El Paso, TX – Rockhouse ^
10/20 Rosewell, NM – The Liberty ^
10/21 Lubbock, TX – Jake’s ^
10/22 San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger (Small Room) ^
10/24 Houston, TX – Scout Bar ^
10/25 Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock ^
10/27 Destin, FL – Club LA ^
10/30 Detroit, MI – Saint Andrews Hall (with Twiztid)
^ “Emo Dreams” Tour with Icon For Hire, Conquer Divide and Concrete Castles

Follow THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT online at
Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube

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ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC is the premiere independent music label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, and Fire From The Gods. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED, and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022. The label has made history by ranking as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years in a row (2018-2022).

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October 6, 2023

Americana/Folk Singer-Songwriter JEREMY SQUIRES Announces New Album ‘Riddle Of Stars’ due 11/17 via Blackbird Record Label; Reveals Debut Single “Play Dead”

DT: OCTOBER 6, 2023

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER, KELLY WALSH / SRO PR

AMERICANA/FOLK SINGER-SONGWRITER
JEREMY SQUIRES
CREATES HAUNTING DREAMSCAPES
ON HIS SELF-WRITTEN, PERFORMED AND PRODUCED ALBUM
‘RIDDLE OF STARS’
VIA BLACKBIRD RECORD LABEL OUT NOVEMBER 17
PRE-SAVE IT HERE

RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE
“PLAY DEAD”
ALONGSIDE MUSIC VIDEO CO-DIRECTED BY HIS 14-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER
AT SCENIC BEACHES IN NORTH CAROLINA AND FLORIDA
WATCH HERE | STREAM HERE

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RIDDLE OF STARS cover art

Lauded as “easily one of folk and Americana music’s most prolific singer-songwriters,” (Americana Highways), JEREMY SQUIRES announces his fourth release via Blackbird Record Label and 12^th overall album, RIDDLE OF STARS, due out November 17. Digital pre-saves are available HERE. RIDDLE OF STARS was written, performed, and produced entirely by the singer, songwriter, and musician following the loss of his longtime musical collaborator, drummer and friend, Carlos Ventura. What started out as an electric album transformed into a collection of nine heart-stirring songs, including one that was originally written as a poem as a goodbye for his friend’s funeral (“Blood Pact”). Throughout, SQUIRES uses carefully crafted minimalism, primarily by way of guitar finger-picking, piano, and the occasional pedal steel guitar or organ to create haunting dreamscapes. Listening to his songs, you can easily imagine a camera moving in for revealing close-ups.

RIDDLE OF STARS track listing:
1. Valley
2. Blood Pact
3. Play Dead
4. Omens
5. Vampires
6. Carousels
7. Please Stay
8. Heart Swell
9. Graveyard

SQUIRES has today (October 6) shared the music video for the deeply moving debut track, “Play Dead,” which can be seen streaming below or via YouTube HERE. The video was co-directed by SQUIRES and his 14-year-old daughter Violet against a backdrop of the Trent and Neuse rivers near their hometown of North Bern, NC and Lake Worth Beach, FL where they will soon begin a new chapter of life. Stream or download “Play Dead” HERE.

“When I wrote ‘Play Dead,’ I was in a place in my life where I thought it was impossible to escape a toxic cycle,” reveals SQUIRES. “I felt stuck in this constant loop and had to leave by any means possible. Writing and recording this song was very cathartic but at the same time very hard. ‘Play Dead’ captures my exact feelings the moment that I was able to leave and the feelings that I was crippled with at that time in my life.”

Discussing the “Play Dead” video, SQUIRES shares: “This video was shot in both Florida and North Carolina by both me and my daughter, Violet. It was absolutely amazing being able to spend time with my daughter and teach her about lighting, photography and videography. We had such rad time. She has an amazing eye for capturing imagery that a lot of people don’t take the time to notice, she sees things so creatively. Violet is willing to learn and you can see it in her eyes. I was very proud to be able to share this experience with her. ‘Play Dead’ might be my favorite song on the album and it’s definitely my favorite video.”

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JEREMY SQUIRES
(Credit: Jeremy Squires)

SQUIRES consistently holds space for his artistic expression in more than one medium, living and breathing within cycles of poetry, photography and music. His childhood hometown of Inner Banks, NC has steadfastly served as the inspiration for his music. Raised by his grandmother, and the son of a published poet, his mother, and a father that gifted him a flea market guitar when he was a child, SQUIRES began teaching himself to play by way of writing songs and learning Bad Religion and Nirvana songs, eventually leading him into forming punk bands.

SQUIRES and VENTURA met at age 12 and 13, the beginning of nearly three decades of brotherhood and artistic collaboration. “We were musical soulmates,” says SQUIRES. Neither one of them formally trained, the two experimented with bands before officially becoming a professionally touring band, Andrea’s Truth, playing shows at venues and skate parks up and down the east coast. In a surprising turn of events, after recording their debut album, the studio burned down with their files. However, fans initiated a network of passing around bootleg VHS tapes from their live shows which in turn secured their mark and influence on a thriving indie punk music scene in their region.

Becoming a father at only age 21, SQUIRES took a job at a faucet factory and paused from touring for several years until he returned in 2005 to his career in music, photography, and restoring vintage guitars. This is when he began learning to record on his own, playing all instruments with VENTURA adding drums on multiple songs throughout his catalogue, unfortunately passing suddenly before being able to track drums for RIDDLE OF STARS.

For more information on JEREMY SQUIRES, please visit:
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October 6, 2023

CROSSBONE SKULLY–led by TOMMY HENRIKSEN–Release New Track “The Boom Went The Boom (Feat. PHIL COLLEN of DEF LEPPARD)”

DT: OCTOBER 6, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

CROSSBONE SKULLY
–LED BY MASTERMIND TOMMY HENRIKSEN OF ALICE COOPER’S BAND & MEMBER OF HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES–
RELEASE REBELLIOUS NEW TRACK
“THE BOOM WENT THE BOOM (FEAT. PHIL COLLEN OF DEF LEPPARD)”
RECORDED WITH LEGENDARY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MUTT LANGE
TODAY, OCTOBER 6 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

STREAM HERE | WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO HERE

LIVE BAND MEMBERS TO BE REVEALED IN MUSIC VIDEO FOR
“THE BOOM WENT THE BOOM” SCHEDULED TO BE REVEALED ON
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

ANNOUNCE LIMITED EDITION 7-INCH VINYL SERIES TO BE OFFERED EXCLUSIVELY VIA BAND’S SPOTIFY PAGE
WITH FIRST RELEASE FEATURING NEW TRACK,
PORTION OF PROCEEDS TO BE DONATED TO MUSICARES®
PRE-ORDER HERE

Art by Mark Wilkinson
(DOWNLOAD HERE)

“Crooked Politicians and frauds, with such big balls. I’ll see you in hell”

CROSSBONE SKULLY—the exciting new multidimensional project led by mastermind Tommy Henriksen (guitarist and musical director for Alice Cooper’s band & member of Hollywood Vampires)—have today (October 6) released their incendiary new single “The Boom Went The Boom,” featuring Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen, across digital platforms. The track is the second taste of new music from CROSSBONE SKULLY’s debut album due in 2024 via Better Noise Music. Legendary producer Mutt Lange emerged from retirement to executive produce the album and was reunited with Collen on this track after having produced and co-wrote several of Def Leppard’s monumental albums. “The Boom Went The Boom” is available today digitally HERE and a lyric video highlighting its rebellious message is streaming HERE or below. A music video for the song will be premiered on Friday, October 13 which will reveal the lineup for CROSSBONE SKULLY’s live band.

CROSSBONE SKULLY also announced the first of what will be a series of limited-edition 7” vinyl singles. This first 7” vinyl will feature “The Boom Went The Boom (feat. Phil Collen of Def Leppard)” and a yet-to-be-announced B-side track and will be available exclusively to order through the band’s Spotify page HERE. Each will come with a limited-edition signed copy of CROSSBONE SKULLY’s “Thing #1” ashcan comic. Proceeds from the sale of the limited edition 7” vinyl will be donated to the 501(c)(3) charity MusiCares who offer preventive, emergency, and recovery programs for musicians and music industry workers in times of need.

Describing the new track, HENRIKSEN says: “Like dynamite beneath deceit, ‘The Boom Went The Boom’ reveals the truth’s explosive power in song, shattering masks and echoing the reckoning of lies, for when trust erodes, The Misfits Will Rise!”

“I love the Crossbone Skully record and I’ve always loved Tommy’s voice, especially as we’ve got to sing live together a few times,” shares COLLEN. “I’ve always wanted to hear that voice on something like this, so here it is, finally! I’m totally thrilled to be a part of it!”

CROSSBONE SKULLY’s debut single “Evil World Machine” was originally released on the soundtrack for the 2022 thriller The Retaliators (Better Noise Films) and its music video was premiered later that year at Fan Expo in San Francisco. CROSSBONE SKULLY also represents the band’s mascot and main character of their graphic novel and animated film, “Thing #1,” which were also revealed at Fan Expo. For the film, HENRIKSEN enlisted several of his bandmates and friends for voiceovers on both the album and the upcoming film including A-list actor Johnny Depp and rock icons including Alice Cooper, Nikki Sixx, Joe Perry and Kane Roberts.

The forthcoming debut album features HENRIKSEN on vocals and bass and was recorded by a sterling group of musicians including guitarist Tommy Denander (Alice Cooper), keyboardist Jamie Muhoberac (My Chemical Romance, John Mayer, Seal), bassist Chris Wyse (Hollywood Vampires, Ace Frehley, the Cult, Ozzy Osbourne), drummer Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires), the late UFO bassist Pete Way and producer/mixer Mike Plotnikoff (AC/DC, Cher, Aerosmith).

CROSSBONE SKULLY
(L-R: Sam Bam Koltun, Chris Wyse, Tommy Henriksen, Tuesdai, Anna Cara)
Credit: Jason Mayer

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October 3, 2023

THE HU Reveal Animated Music Video for “Sell The World”; Announce “Warrior Souls” US Fall Tour Supporting Acts: Blind Channel & NERV

DT: OCTOBER 3, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

THE HU
REVEALS ANIMATED MUSIC VIDEO FOR
CONTEMPLATIVE SONG
“SELL THE WORLD”
WATCH HERE

MONGOLIAN ROCK SENSATION
ANNOUNCE “WARRIOR SOULS” U.S. FALL TOUR SUPPORTING ACTS BLIND CHANNEL AND NERV
TICKETS ON SALE HERE

‘RUMBLE OF THUNDER: DELUXE ALBUM’
OUT NOW VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
INCLUDING GUEST APPEARANCES FROM WILLIAM DUVALL (ALICE IN CHAINS), SERJ TANKIAN, LP, DL (BAD WOLVES) AND MORE
GET IT DIGITALLY OR ON CD, CASSETTE OR VINYL HERE

WARRIOR SOULS US 2023 Tour Poster (Download HERE)

Globally lauded Mongolian rock sensation and UNESCO 2023 “Artist of Peace” designees THE HU have shared their first-ever animated music video for the deeply moving, environmentally conscious song “Sell The World.” It is featured on their sophomore 2022 album RUMBLE OF THUNDER and its deluxe version, released earlier this year via Better Noise Music. The compelling animated video depicts environmental villains taking nature’s limited resources for granted and ruining the planet for generations to come. Watch it streaming below or via YouTube HERE.

“The ‘Sell the World’ music video is the first-ever animated music video from The HU,” shares THE HU’s producer DASHKA. “It’s our way of expressing the love we have for our earth. From the name of the song to the content of the video, we use sarcasm and exaggeration to show the unpleasantness of the world. It was easier to use the graphics and 3Ds to create visuals for the exaggerated message that the song has in its lyrics. Throughout past albums, The HU’s songs positively reinforce the message of protecting the earth and keeping nature intact. However, on this video we took a completely different, polar opposite approach to the song’s message by reminding listeners of the limited resources of this earth. The female in the video represents the mother earth we are singing about.”

RUMBLE OF THUNDER: DELUXE VERSION is available now via digital download or on cd, cassette and various special edition vinyl offerings at: https://thehu.ffm.to/rumblethunderdeluxe. The extended album includes seven new tracks including four acoustic songs and three newly recorded singles featuring guest musicians including William Duvall (Alice In Chains), Serj Tankian, DL (Bad Wolves) and LP.

In coordination with the “Sell The World” video debut, THE HU have today (October 3) announced the support acts—Finnish nu-metal group Blind Channel and California-based rockers NERV—for their upcoming headlining U.S. “Warrior Souls” West Coast tour. The “Warrior Souls” tour kicks off on October 9 in San Francisco, CA and wraps October 26 in Phoenix, AZ. Currently, THE HU are on the last leg of their co-headlining “Psycho Thunder” U.S. tour with Asking Alexandria and will appear this weekend at Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, CA. Upcoming dates can be found listed below. For tickets and limited VIP upgrades, please visit: https://www.thehuofficial.com/tour-1.

To date, THE HU have amassed over 329 million combined streams across digital platforms, 290 million video views, two Top 5 Mainstream Rock charting radio singles and a RIAA Gold Certification for 2019’s groundbreaking viral single, “Wolf Totem”. The band have sold-out worldwide headlining tours and appeared at the world’s biggest music festivals (Download, Coachella, Lollapalooza) all while receiving critical acclaim from the likes of NPR, GQ, The Guardian, The Independent, Revolver and Billboard, along with garnering a celebrity fanbase including Sir Elton John, Whoopi Goldberg and Wayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

Founded in 2016 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, THE HU are a modern rock group rooted in the tradition of their homeland. The band’s name translates to the Mongolian root word for “human being,” and their unique approach blends traditional Mongolian instruments land throat singing with contemporary sounds, creating a unique sonic profile that they call “Hunnu Rock.” They received the highest state award in Mongolia, the Order of Genghis Khan from the President of Mongolia, Kh. Battulga in 2020, for their achievements.

THE HU have released collaborations with Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach, Lzzy Hale of Halestorm, William DuVall of Alice In Chains, Serj Tankian, LP and DL of Bad Wolves and their music has been featured on Metallica’s Blacklist covers album alongside other high-profile guest artists like Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Phoebe Bridgers, J Balvin, St. Vincent and more. They’ve also been featured in EA Games’ Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and its official soundtrack as well as seen on screen in Better Noise Films’ horror-thriller The Retaliators and included on The Retaliators Official Motion Picture Soundtrack.

THE HU’S 2023 TOUR DATES
10/3 Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium #
10/4 Salt Lake City, UT – The Union #
10/6 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock &
10/7 Las Vegas, NV – The Industrial Sound #
10/8 Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern #
10/9 San Francisco, CA – The Warfield ^
10/12 Bellingham, WA – Bellingham Exit ^
10/14 Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House ^
10/15 Bozeman, MT – The ELM ^
10/16 Missoula, MT – The Wilma ^
10/18 Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory ^
10/19 Portland, OR – Roseland Theater ^
10/20 Seattle, WA – The Crocodile ^
10/21 Seattle, WA – The Crocodile ^
10/22 Eugene, OR – McDonald Theatre ^
10/24 Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory OC ^
10/25 Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theater ^
10/26 Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren ^
# “Psycho Thunder” co-headlining tour with Asking Alexandria and special guests Zero 9:36
& Festival Date
^ “The Warrior Souls” headlining tour with Blind Channel and NERV

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THE HU
Photo Credit: GZ Miimaa (Download HERE)

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ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC is the premiere independent music label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music (formerly Eleven Seven Music), founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, AWOLNATION, All Good Things, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, and Fire From The Gods. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED, and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022. The label has made history by ranking as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years in a row (2018-2022).

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September 29, 2023

New ‘Pure Chants I’ Album + Video For Classic “Ode To Joy” Out Today From GREGORIAN—“The World’s Most Successful Choir”

DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK

GREGORIAN—“THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL CHOIR”—
TODAY RELEASE
‘PURE CHANTS I’ ALBUM
AND NEW VIDEO FOR
CLASSIC “ODE TO JOY”
WATCH IT HERE

To mark today’s (September 29) release of their new album PURE CHANTS I on BMG, GREGORIAN—“The World’s Most Successful Choir”—have issued the album’s third single “Ode To Joy.” Watch the video here and listen to the album and order it here. PURE CHANTS I features mainly classical choral works and hymns plus some folk and pop favorites (full track listing below). GREGORIAN’s featured vocalists Narcis speaks about the album in this clip with the monks adding their message here.

“Ode To Joy” follows GREGORIAN’s take on the historic Latin hymn “Pie Jesu” (the album’s second single) which features Andrew Lloyd Webber’s music; it was produced by GREGORIAN brainchild and founder and owner of Nemo-Studios and omeN-Publishing Frank Peterson. Listen to GREGORIAN’s version of “Pie Jesu” HERE and watch a clip HERE. The group’s moving interpretation of Simon & Garfunkel’s iconic “The Sound of Silence (Pure Version)” was the first release from the album. Listen to it HERE and watch the clip HERE.

PURE CHANTS I track listing is as follows:

1. My Little Welsh Home
2. Kyrie Victoria
3. Waiting For Life
4. Pie Jesu (feat. Narcis)
5. Miserere Mei, Deus
6. Ode To Joy
7. In Trutina
8. Ameno
9. She Moved Through The Fair
10. Kyrie XI, A
11. Bailero (feat. Narcis)
12. Adoramus Te Christe
13. Gamenni Kardia (There Are Stars)
14. Beata Viscera
15. The Sound Of Silence (Pure Version)
16. Non Nobis Domine

As previously announced, GREGORIAN’s first-ever North American tour dates are being postponed into next year based on touring logistics, visa delays, and the still recovering U.S. touring market. The Spring 2024 tour will kick off April 4 in Asheville, NC and includes the addition of shows on the west coast and in the southern U.S., expanding upon the initial dates previously announced. The itinerary is filled with theaters and performing arts centers throughout the U.S., Mexico and Latin America. Read more here.

About GREGORIAN:

For over 20 years, more than three million people in 31 countries have been enchanted by GREGORIAN’s live performances. The group’s live performances blend ancient chants with contemporary evergreens for a moving concert experience. These eight classically trained English vocalists, known for their work on “Lord of the Rings,” “Harry Potter,” and “Star Wars” soundtracks, never fail to bring audiences to their feet…multiple times…at EVERY show.

For more information on GREGORIAN:

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September 29, 2023

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Lead Guitarist ANDY JAMES Unveils Signature Guitar in Collaboration With B.C. RICH GUITARS

B.C. RICH GUITARS
UNVEILS SIGNATURE GUITAR IN COLLABORATION WITH
BRITISH VIRTUOSO ANDY JAMES,
LEAD GUITARIST OF FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH

Andy James, Lead Guitar, Five Finger Death Punch
Photo Credit: Travis Shinn (Download HERE)

[Los Angeles CA, September 28, 2023] B.C. Rich just released British virtuoso, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH lead guitarist Andy James’ signature guitar. The guitar is based on the highly successful B.C. Rich Assassin model but features a Pitchfork headstock, a low-profile C-shaped satin neck optimized for speed, and heel-less neck-through construction. It is available in 6, 7, and 8-string versions and comes in three colors: satin black, satin white, and translucent green. The guitar is available at BCRich.com and authorized B.C. Rich dealers.

ABOUT ANDY JAMES:
Andy James began playing guitar at the age of 12. He is known to fans for his critically acclaimed solo records and his previous tenure with Fields of the Nephilim, among others. He joined Five Finger Death Punch in 2020 during the band’s European Arena Tour and appears on their latest album titled Afterlife.

ABOUT FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH:
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH is currently touring stadiums across North America, Mexico and Europe with Metallica on their M72 World Tour throughout the end of 2024. 5FDP are also known to frequently headline arenas and the biggest festivals around the world. The band has amassed over 11 billion streams globally, 15 #1 singles and 25 Top Ten hits. 5FDP has released nine studio albums, seven of which have reached Gold or Platinum status. Their most current album, Afterlife features three #1 hits alone and also broke the record for most #1 albums in the history of Billboard’s Hard Rock chart. The band is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades from around the world, including the prestigious Soldier Appreciation Award by the Association Of The United States Army, an honor bestowed only upon Elvis Presley before them. The band has raised millions of dollars in support of veterans, first responders and numerous other charitable organizations over the years.

Five Finger Death Punch
From left to right: Andy James (Guitar), Chris Kael (Bass), Ivan Moody (vocals), Zoltan Bathory (Guitar), Charlie Engen (Drums)
Photo Credit: Hristo Shindov (Download HERE)

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