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August 4, 2023

EVA UNDER FIRE Announce Deluxe Edition of Debut Album ‘Love, Drugs & Misery’; Release “Unstoppable (Feat. Cory Marks)” Music Video

DT: AUGUST 4, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

EVA UNDER FIRE
CELEBRATE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF
2022 DEBUT
‘LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY’
VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
WITH ANNOUNCEMENT OF DELUXE EDITION
DUE SEPTEMBER 22

PRE-ORDER’S AVAILABLE NOW HERE

FEMALE-FRONTED ROCK GROUP
RELEASE BONUS TRACK & OFFICIAL RADIO SINGLE
“UNSTOPPABLE (FEAT. CORY MARKS)”
TODAY (AUGUST 4) ALONGSIDE MUSIC VIDEO

LISTEN/WATCH HERE

CATCH EVA ON FIRE ON TOUR THIS SUMMER/FALL WITH POP EVIL, FINGER ELEVEN, TAPROOT & MORE

LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY: DELUXE EDITION Cover Art (Download HERE)

Emerging Detroit-based rock outfit EVA UNDER FIRE will celebrate the one-year anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut full-length album LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY with news of a deluxe edition due September 22 via Better Noise Music. The original album, which features tracks with guest performances from Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, Jonathan Dörr (formerly of Ego Kill Talent) and From Ashes To New, now gets the deluxe treatment with 10 bonus tracks including a cover of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs”; two acoustic tracks; four Noise Machine-remixed tracks; two reimagined tracks featuring country rocker Cory Marks; and more. See the full track listing below. Pre-orders for LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY: DELUXE EDITION are available now via digital download at https://evaunderfire.ffm.to/lovedrugsmiserydeluxe.

Today (August 4) ¸ the female-fronted EVA UNDER FIRE have released one of the LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY: DELUXE EDITION bonus tracks; it’s a new version of their passionate single “Unstoppable” which has received a country flair courtesy of breakout country rockstar CORY MARKS. It will be serviced to radio and follows their latest official radio single “Blow (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills)” which peaked at #11 on the Active Rock charts. Combining Marks’ soulful twang with EVA UNDER FIRE vocalist EVA MARIE’s entrancing melodic-yet-heavy rock vocals, “Unstoppable (Feat. Cory Marks)” tugs at listeners’ heartstrings. Listen to “Unstoppable (Feat. Cory Marks)” streaming now across all platforms HERE. Watch its music video streaming below or via YouTube HERE.

“I’m a hopeless romantic so I wrote “Unstoppable” about my parents’ high school love story,” shares EVA MARIE. “My dad used to steal his sister’s corvette while she was at work and pick my mom up for joy rides. For me, this song honors my rebellious roots; a classic outlaw story that fits just as easily in a rock song as it could in a country song and you can hear that in the way we recorded the original version, the swing between rock and country is undeniable. I feel the attitude and the swagger every time we play it live, and now having Cory Marks add his vocals to the track really feels like it brings the song home, it makes the perfect vibe for ‘Unstoppable!’”

“I was thrilled that Eva Under Fire asked me to feature on their song ‘Unstoppable,’ states MARKS. “It’s a rockin tune with a bit of a country groove and story to it. It’s like a rock n roll Bonnie and Clyde, underdogs ready to burn it up and I dig that!”

Eva Under Fire with Cory Marks

LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY: DELUXE EDITION Track List:
1. Blow (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills)
2. Unstoppable
3. With Or Without You
4. Another Shot Through The Heart
5. Misery
6. The Strong
7. Death Of Me
8. Ghost
9. Coming For Blood (feat. Matt Brandyberry from From Ashes To New)
10. Comatose (feat. Jonathan Dörr)
11. Give Me A Reason

BONUS TRACKS
1. I Will Fight (2023 Version)
2. Devil In Disguise
3. Come Undone
4. Separate Ways
5. War Pigs (Black Sabbath cover)
6. The Strong (Acoustic)
7. Blow (Acoustic)
8. Comatose EUF version
9. Unstoppable (feat. Cory Marks)
10. Give Me A Reason (feat. Cory Marks)
11. Coming For Blood (Noise Machine Remix)
12. Heroin(e) (Noise Machine Remix)
13. Comatose (Noise Machine Remix)
14. Unstoppable (Noise Machine Remix)

In addition to the success of LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY’s release in 2022, EVA UNDER FIRE substantially expanded their fanbase following Eva Marie’s featured appearance in the horror-thriller The Retaliators (Better Noise Films) and the inclusion of their single “Blow (ft. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills)” which garnered over 8 million streams globally. Previously, the album’s single “Heroin(e)” was spotlighted in the soundtrack for the 2020 film Sno Babies (Better Noise Films) which saw astonishing results and to date has over 26 million streams. EVA UNDER FIRE have toured rigorously across the globe including a recent tour earlier this year in Europe with Skillet which saw filled rooms and glowing reviews from critics. The band are currently on tour in the U.S. with Pop Evil throughout August 17 and will be seen throughout fall on jaunts with Finger Eleven, Josey Scott’s Saliva and Taproot in addition to a few headlining shows. See full dates below. Tickets are on-sale at https://evaunderfire.os.fan/

EVA ON FIRE TOUR DATES:
7/30 Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre *
8/11 Battle Creek, MI – The Music Factory
8/12 Evart, MI – Rock 4 Vets
8/13 Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
8/15 East Moline, IL – Rust Belt *
8/17 Ottumwa, IA – Bridge View Center *
9/1 Madison, WI – Majestic Theater
9/3 Moline, IL – Rust Belt &
9/6 Wyandotte, MI – District 142 &
9/8 Angola, IN – The Eclectic Room ^
9/10 Alton, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Fest
9/12 Ashwaubenon, WI – EPIC Event Center &
9/14 Cincinnati, OH – Riverfront Live &
9/30 Flint, MI – The Machine Shop # SOLD OUT
10/1 Flint, MI – The Machine Shop # SOLD OUT
11/3 Hampton Beach, NH – Wally’s #
11/4 New York, NY – Gramercy Theater #
11/17 Grand Rapids, MI – Elevation @ The Intersection #
11/18 Angola, IN – The Eclectic Room #
* with Pop Evil
& with Finger Eleven
^ with Josey Scott’s Saliva
# with Taproot

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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Mitch Schneider – mschneider@sropr.com

August 2, 2023

Five “Sweet Spots” in Las Vegas

Where to go? What to eat? In a city of endless possibilities like Las Vegas, here are five places which definitely hit a sweet spot.

Taqueria Casa del Sabor: This westside Mexican eatery on Sahara Ave is the brick-and-mortar offshoot of popular food truck downtown. It’s a terrific spot to try an huarache (consisting of anoblong-shaped masa base, with refried beans, meat, cheese and salsa) anytime (it’s open 24/7).

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Laguna Pool House and Kitchen

The Caesar Salad, with the scene- stealing Parmesan cracker, tastes as good it looks at this beautiful pool-adjacent spot on the sixth floor of Palms Place.

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Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux: The pickle-on top hamburger sliders are perfectly soul-satisfying at this eatery at Harrah’s—it’s the Vegas outpost of the Baton Rouge-originated restaurant with a Louisiana-centric menu.

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Krung Siam: The Cognac-marinated steak is an instant standout at this stylish Thai gem on Spring Mountain Rd—one of my favorite culinary streets in America. And, like Lamoon (another recommended Thai eatery on Spring Mountain), it’s open to 2:00am (yes!).

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BRERA Osteria:

Located in the fabulously lit St. Mark’s Square in the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, this Vegas branch of the downtown L.A. Italian restaurant smartly offers an “everyday brunch” menu (until 4pm) with their distinctive take on the frittata. This healthy and heavenly textured creation brings together steamed spinach, Asiago cheese, San Marzano tomatoes, spinach, and stracciatella.

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August 2, 2023

OUT NOW: FROM ASHES TO NEW’s Album ‘Blackout’ Goes #1 Metal Worldwide As Single “Nightmare” Runs Up The Active Rock Charts

DT: AUGUST 2, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

FROM ASHES TO NEWS’
‘BLACKOUT’
DEBUTS AT #1 ON SEVERAL GLOBAL CHARTS

JULY 28 RELEASE OF THE NEW ALBUM
VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
COINCIDES WITH THE ACTIVE ROCK RADIO CHART ASCENT OF THEIR NEW SINGLE
“NIGHTMARE”

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21st-century rock vanguards FROM ASHES TO NEW’s explosive blend of hard rock, hip-hop, electronic and alternative music has driven their brand-new album BLACKOUT to the #1 spot on several iTunes and Spotify Rock and Metal charts across the globe. The 12-track album, released via Better Noise Music last Friday, June 28, was produced by vocalist Matt Brandyberry, alongside longtime collaborators and producers Grant McFarland and Carson Slovak. Conceptually it acts as a prequel to their 2016 debut DAY ONE and mirrors the angst and unrest the world felt during the 2020 pandemic at which time it was written.

Featuring their fifth-ever Top 10-charting rock radio single “Hate Me Too,” which peaked at #8 on Mediabase charts, and their latest anthemic single “Nightmare,” now climbing the charts at Active Rock radio, BLACKOUT has made waves with seven #1 iTunes Metal albums chartings and four #1 iTunes Rock albums placements including four dual #1’s globally. See their top chartings listed below.

“This past weekend was absolutely insane,” says the band’s lead singer Matt Brandyberry. “We went from not releasing a record since 2020 to having one of the biggest releases in the industry last Friday. When we decided to write ‘Blackout,’ we chose to write it for us. We wanted it to be a representation of who we feel we are as a band. Much like ‘Day One’ we pushed away outside influences and made something organic. The silver lining to the chaos of 2020/2021 was realizing how quickly everything can be taken away. It reinvigorated the passion that ignited all of our musical journeys. This sound is who we’ve always been and is who we will always be moving forward. Welcome to the BLACKOUT!”

“‘Blackout is the album we’ve always wanted to make,” elaborates vocalist Danny Case. “It’s intense, emotional, heavy, and most importantly, it’s us. This album truly represents who we are as a band and its massive sound will prove to be our best record yet. We are so incredibly proud of this album, and we are confident it will quickly become our fans’ favorite From Ashes To New record ever.”

Global – #10 Overall Albums (iTunes)
USA – Top 10 (Spotify)
UK – #1 Metal & #1 Rock Album (iTunes)
Switzerland – #1 Metal & #1 Rock Album (iTunes)
Belgium – #1 Metal & #1 Rock Album (iTunes)
Australia – #1 Metal & #1 Rock Album (iTunes)
Germany – #1 Metal & #2 Rock Album (iTunes)
Japan – #1 Metal & #4 Rock Album (iTunes)
Austria – #2 Metal & #2 Rock Album (iTunes)
France – # 2 Metal & #5 Rock (iTunes)

FROM ASHES TO NEW are currently celebrating their #1 success on the road alongside rock mainstays In This Moment and Motionless In White plus For A King throughout August 19. See full dates listed below. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.fromashestonew.com/tour. Earlier this year, FROM ASHES TO NEW was featured at several of the top rock festivals including Sonic Temple, Inkcarceration Festival and Welcome To Rockville, in addition to appearing on tours with Shinedown, Three Days Grace and Bullet For My Valentine.

Read what some of the press is saying about BLACKOUT:

“Blackout thrives on electronics, heavy riffs, big hooks, screams and rhymes… Overall, the album is a perfectly good serving of mosh-pit-ready hard rock that should resonate with existing fans and find some new ones.” – Riff Magazine

“The electronic side of From Ashes To New is on show here, accompanying the rap vocals perfectly. Everything about the songs on Blackout screams accessibility…Case unleashes the inner beast in a running battle with Brandyberry that creates a sonic wall of destruction almost impossible to resist.” – Heavy Mag

“twelve tracks of catchy singalong belters… Hugely enjoyable” – The Moshville Times

Stream and/or download BLACKOUT or grab a physical copy on CD, vinyl or cassette at https://fatn.ffm.to/blackoutalbum

FROM ASHES TO NEW Tour Dates:
8/2 Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion &
8/4 Council Bluffs, IA – KIWR’s Rockfest – Westfair Amphitheater &
8/5 Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater &
8/6 Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena &
8/8 Memphis, TN – The Soundstage at Graceland &
8/9 Mobile, AL – Mobile Civic Center Arena &
8/11 Huntsville, AL – Propst Arena &
8/12 Asheville, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee Center &
8/13 Corbin, KY – Corbin Arena &
8/15 Evansville, IN – Ford Center &
8/16 Fort Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial Expo Center &
8/18 Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion &
8/19 Albany, NY – MVP Arena &
& with In This Moment, Motionless In White & Fit For A King

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l-r: Mat Madiro, Matt Brandyberry, Danny Case, Lance Dowdle
Credit: Jeremy Saffer

SRO PR Assets: www.sropr.com/portfolio/from-ashes-to-new

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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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For press inquiries and/or tour requests, please contact:
SRO PR
Kelly Walsh – kwalsh@sropr.com
Mitch Schneider – mschneider@sropr.com

August 2, 2023

Bali-Based Alternative Pop-Rock Trio MANJA Debut Video For “Last Night’s Kiss”

DATE: AUGUST 2, 2023

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/KELLY WALSH

BALI-BASED ALTERNATIVE POP-ROCK TRIO
MANJA
DEBUT VIDEO FOR
“LAST NIGHT’S KISS”

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE AND
LISTEN TO THE TRACK HERE

Bali-based alternative pop-rock trio MANJA–James (vocals, guitars) and brothers Nick Vleugels (guitar) and Mark Vleugels (keyboards)–have just released the video for their new single “Last Night’s Kiss.” Out today (August 2), the playful, imaginative clip alternates between live and studio performances, alongside magical hallucinations and the twists and turns of a boy meets girl storyline; the video reinforces the song’s central theme on the power of fantasy and imagination. Watch the video (directed by Rein Maychaelson and Abby Latip) here and listen to the song here.

“When we heard there was going to be a magic potion that could bring you back in time in the music video, we just couldn’t wait to see how the video would turn out,” James Sukadana says. “The process was super-fun, what with the wacky costumes involved, and the production team were so open to us having fun and improvising on set. We hope that when people watch it, they can feel the energy that we and everyone involved put into the process and have as much fun as we did. Hopefully, this would be a great way for people to get to know the real us!”

“I am so buzzed with the end result!” Mark Vleugels adds. “I’ve always liked the film ‘Groundhog Day’ and themes of mystery in pop culture, so I was very excited when the team came up with the time loop concept in the video. Since we grew up and still live in Bali, we know how much spirituality is tied to the island’s culture and roots. Although Hollywood has added a different spin, we also want to include another, perhaps darker, side to things–mystery and magic–while keeping it fun and quirky the way we like it.”

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MANJA: Mark Vleugels (yellow jacket), Nick Vleugels (blue jacket), James Sukadana (red jacket)

“Last Night’s Kiss,” is the first song MANJA had ever written as a band and it was more than five years in the making. Initially inspired by the song “Darling” from American indie-rock band Real Estate, “Last Night’s Kiss” underwent various iterations before MANJA settled on the current version. As they developed the song, they struggled with writer’s block. At one point, the original sketch to “Last Night’s Kiss” was scrapped and reworked into a rock track, a la The Black Keys. “It was fun to play live, but it stuck out like a sore thumb against our other songs. It did not fit into our set at all,” Nick says.

Fortunately, the turning point came when they started working with producer duo Brian Kresna Putro and Enrico Octaviano, renowned drummers for Indonesian bands Tiket and Lomba Sihir, respectively. MANJA returned to the original demo and finally got their mojo back.

For more information about MANJA:
Official website MANJA Official
Instagram @wearemanja
Facebook MANJA Official
YouTube MANJA Official Channel

August 1, 2023

Q&A With Frank Peterson, Creator Of “Gregorian,” In Advance Of The Group’s Upcoming First U.S. Tour

DATE: AUGUST 1, 2023

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK

Q&A WITH FRANK PETERSON,
CREATOR OF GREGORIAN,
THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL CHOIR,
DISCUSSES THE GROUP’S UPCOMING FIRST U.S. TOUR

Frank Peterson

In advance of the U.S. launch of GREGORIAN’s “PURE CHANTS” debut U.S. tour, founder and owner of Nemo-Studios and omeN-Publishing Frank Peterson discussed the tour and the history of “The World’s Most Successful Choir.” Nemo Studio’s recently announced that GREGORIAN is bringing its first-ever North American tour to theaters and performing arts centers in the fall of 2023 and spring of 2024, featuring special guest performers Amelia Brightman and sensational male sopranist Narcis. The first leg of U.S. dates kick off October 11 in Atlanta, GA and wrap November 13 in Annapolis, MD. Read the full press release here. News of a fall album release will be announced in the coming weeks.

For over 20 years, more than three million people in 31 countries have been enchanted by GREGORIAN’s live performances. These eight classically trained English vocalists are known to bring their audiences to their feet…multiple times…at every show.

The itinerary is filled with theaters and performing arts centers in the fall of 2023 and spring of 2024, with 30-45 concerts currently being planned in the U.S., Mexico and Latin America.

Q&A
WITH FRANK PETERSON

Q: Can you explain what Gregorian is and what audiences can expect?

Frank Peterson: Gregorian are basically eight classically trained singers from London, UK plus a band. Usually in traditional Gregorian chant you’ll hear male baritones and tenors singing in unison. While we stick to the original medieval sound, we like to spice things up a little and bring the chants into today’s world.

Q: These dates will feature special guest performers from Amelia Brightman and sensational male sopranist Narcis. What are their roles in the shows?

Peterson: Narcis is a rare beast, a male soprano…actually, I don’t know one other singer with his incredible skill and stratospheric high voice. He certainly adds another dimension to our sound and repertoire. I love Amelia’s voice and her contemporary, yet classy style. She adds beauty and sensuality to our shows and some “icing on the cake” to the ensemble.

Q: GREGORIAN is the world’s most successful choir. What logistics are needed to stage this show every night?

Peterson: We’ve been touring for almost 25 years now and every tour requires different logistics. Although our current program is called “Pure Chants”, we carry a lot of lights and special effects with us to give people a highly entertaining event. Thus we prefer to call our concerts “shows.” While Gregorian could be considered to be classical crossover, our shows are mysterious but very entertaining, the performers serious but witty and the music classical but with a contemporary backing. As the U.S. is such a vast country, this is our first tour, ever, where the singers will sleep in a nightliner coach. It’ll be a challenge we all look forward to. All we really need for our 10 singers is a space for them to warm up properly…oh…and a fog machine!!!

Q: “Gregorian: Pure Chants in Concert” has recently been airing on public television stations across the country. Is that a good representation of the upcoming U.S. tour?

Peterson: Yes, it is a good representation of what we have done over the past 10 years. Gregorian started as a vocal ensemble, playing mainly churches and small theaters across Europe. With the success the demand grew, the productions became bigger and so did the confidence of the ensemble, each of them developing real entertainment skills. Today, Gregorian is an arena act all over Europe and Asia, with big elaborate shows, lights, pyros, lasers and fully choregraphed entertainment, while the music is a sophisticated blend of rock-anthems and classical vocals. The PBS program shows only a small segment of our repertoire. The upcoming U.S. tour will be a bit more intimate, spiritual and tranquil…just like we started in Europe 23 years ago.

Q: Might audiences hear some familiar songs in the sets?

Peterson: Absolutely…our repertoire is merely based on globally known and beloved compositions. I would think that most people in the U.S. are familiar with at least two thirds of the songs we are going to perform. I myself love going to concerts where I hear the hits…and then a couple of unexpected and surprising pieces.

Q: Beyond the live shows, what’s coming next for GREGORIAN?

Peterson: The Pure Chants Tour will continue in Europe, Asia and Australia. In April or May we hope to do a second leg in the U.S. before we head to South America. If things go as planned by June of next year, we will have played 200 Pure Chants shows around the world. Then we’ll have an 18-month break, record a new album and in early 2025 start our 25^th anniversary show, where we’ll go out again with all the bells and whistles, playing big arenas and hopefully return to the U.S. with our big production show.

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About Frank Peterson

Frank Peterson is the founder and owner of Nemo-Studios and omeN-Publishing and the international award-winning recording and touring act Gregorian. Frank’s musical taste is very diverse and ranges from core classical to rock and throughout his career, Frank has worked as producer and/or composer for artists including Enigma, Alannah Myles, Justin Timberlake, Sarah Brightman, José Carreras, Tom Jones, Andrea Bocelli, Placido Domingo, Errol Brown, Ofra Haza, Paul Stanley (Kiss), Backstreet Boys, Sandra, Josh Groban, Alessandro Safina, Mario Frangoulis, Marky Mark, I Muvrini, Florent Pagny, Ricardo Cocciante, Helmut Lotti and Princessa. Frank has received more than 180 gold and platinum awards from 42 countries on all 5 continents with record sales exceeding 60.000.000 units. He has also composed and/or produced music for international blockbuster movies and global advertising campaigns and produced/directed global concert tours as well as TV-programs for Sarah Brightman and Gregorian.

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August 1, 2023

Abby Posner, Blackbird Record Label and The Schneider-Rondan Organization (SRO PR) Align With The Trevor Project For Uplifting Americana Song “World Is Yours”

DATE: AUGUST 1, 2023

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN

ABBY POSNER, BLACKBIRD RECORD LABEL
AND THE SCHNEIDER-RONDAN ORGANIZATION (SRO PR)
ALIGN WITH
THE TREVOR PROJECT
FOR UPLIFTING AMERICANA SONG
“WORLD IS YOURS”
DIGITAL PROCEEDS FROM THE SONG,
ALONG WITH A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION,
WILL GO TO THE
THE LEADING SUICIDE PREVENTION ORGANIZATION
FOR LGBTQ YOUNG PEOPLE

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

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Single cover artwork by Jessamine Sison

“I know you wanna go down, down a different road
Where no one will reject you
For loving who you choose
You got wings to leave this town
And sing your song out loud”
—“World Is Yours,” 2023 (co-written by Mitch Schneider and Abby Posner)

Queer singer-songwriter-producer Abby Posner, Blackbird Record Label and the Schneider Rondan Organization (SRO PR) have aligned with The Trevor Project in connection with Abby’s recently released song “World Is Yours” whose themes of personal freedom, acceptance and resilience are in support of the LGBTQ+ community. Along with a financial contribution, digital proceeds from the uplifting Americana song, written by Posner and Mitch Schneider, will go to The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people. Posner is also now training to become a Trevor Counselor. Listen to the song HERE and watch the animated video, created by Jessamine Sison, HERE.

“Many LGBTQ young people turn to music as a source of comfort, joy, and support—and it is wonderful that young people all over will be able to hear a powerful song of acceptance and affirmation in ‘World Is Yours,” says The Trevor Project. “We are incredibly excited to partner with Abby and her team to help spread the word of this anthem to those who could benefit from it.”

Says Abby, the genre-fluid Los Angeles-based artist: “When I first heard the song ‘World Is Yours,’ I was immediately drawn to it, and I wanted to produce/record my own version of it. As a queer songwriter, I believe the world needs more LGBTQ songs that encourage young people to be themselves and lean into their authenticity and strength. She adds: “I recently started training to become a Trevor Counselor, and so far it has been one of the most eye-opening, and rewarding, experiences. I hope to continue giving back to the LGBTQ community with my music and working with The Trevor Project.”

“We are honored to support the work The Trevor Project is doing to end suicide among the LGBTQ youth community,” says Manda Mosher, artist and co-owner of Blackbird Record Label. “Creating an environment of love, encouragement and support is vital. We are grateful that “World Is Yours,” an inspired collaboration by Abby Posner and Mitch Schneider, is connecting to empower and uplift through both the song’s message and support of donation to The Trevor Project.”

Video creator Jessamine Sison explains that, while working on the imagery for this video, “I wanted to stay true to its Americana/country sound by depicting small towns and vast horizons. I also wanted to honor the important message in the lyrics to help spread that message to a wider audience. I felt the imagery had to be relevant, timely, and heartfelt. The last building façade in the first part of the video is the historic Stonewall Inn bar.”

About The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people. Every year, more than 1.8 million LGBTQ young people seriously consider suicide in the U.S. alone—and Trevor is on a mission to provide every single one of them with the support that they need as we work to end suicide among LGBTQ youth. Trevor provides free, confidential crisis counseling available 24/7 on the platforms where young people already spend their time: phone, chat, and text. We also run TrevorSpace, an international safe-space social networking site, and work to prevent suicide through education, research, and advocacy. Our services holistically support LGBTQ young people today while shaping a more inclusive tomorrow.

About Abby Posner

Years before creating Americana records that shrink the distance between genres, ABBY POSNER grew up in a small mountain town outside of Denver. By 10 years old, she was making her own recordings on an 8-track cassette recorder, playing all the instruments—including piano, guitar, bass, and drums—herself. Meanwhile, her father introduced her to classic records by Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and iconic blues artists. POSNER also became a devoted fan of punk music, moshing in the pit during gigs by bands like Alkaline Trio. Music wasn’t just a hobby; it was a lifeline. “Music has always helped me cope with the difficulties of life,” says POSNER, who’s spent the past two decades in Los Angeles. “I’m queer and I came out at a very young age. Music was the glue that held me together through all of that. It helped me process my feelings about being different.” She shines a light on the full spread of her creative abilities with Second Chances, her upcoming album (August 2023, Blackbird Record Label) that uses modern American roots music as a springboard for a bigger, bolder sound. Influenced by everything from punk/rock to electronic music, Second Chances is every bit as diverse as the artist who made it. Coming on the heels of 2021’s critically acclaimed Kisbee Ring, Second Chances marks the newest chapter in a life story that’s still being written. Flip back a few pages and you’ll find a number of early-career milestones: the episodes of “Glee”that found Posner on prime-time television, playing guitar and banjo; the film scores she created for award-winning projects like the Starz documentary Lady Buds;the shows she shared with headliners like Sierra Hull, Dave Alvin, and iconic lesbian folksinger Phranc; the hundreds of songs she wrote, several of which were used by Hulu, Netflix, Freeform, and “This American Life.”

Abby Posner
Photo credit: Jeff Fasano

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July 28, 2023

FROM ASHES TO NEW Apocalyptic Concept Album ‘Blackout’ Out Today via Better Noise Music; Share Lyric Video for “Monster In Me”

DT: JULY 28, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

FROM ASHES TO NEW
RELEASE APOCALYPTIC CONCEPT ALBUM
‘BLACKOUT’
TODAY, JULY 28, VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
DESCRIBED BY THE BAND AS PREQUEL
TO DEBUT ALBUM
‘DAY ONE’

BAND SHARE LYRIC VIDEO FOR
“MONSTER IN ME”
WATCH HERE

TOP 10 ACTIVE ROCK RADIO-CHARTING GROUP
ON TOUR THROUGHOUT AUGUST 19 WITH
IN THIS MOMENT, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE AND FIT FOR A KING

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BLACKOUT Cover Artwork / DOWNLOAD HERE; l-r: Mat Madiro, Matt Brandyberry, Danny Case, Lance Dowdle Credit: Jeremy Saffer

FROM ASHES TO NEW continue to break their way into the top of the 21st century rock vanguard with their compelling new album BLACKOUT, out today (July 28), via BETTER NOISE MUSIC. Conceptually, BLACKOUT encapsulates the distress of the pre-apocalyptic world the Lancaster, PA band built with their groundbreaking 2016 debut DAY ONE, while mirroring the angst and unrest the world felt during the 2020 pandemic at which time it was written. Sonically, FROM ASHES TO NEW deliver a fresh spin on the sound that broke them onto the scene with their distinctive blend of hard rock, hip-hop, electronic and alternative music. BLACKOUT was produced by vocalist Matt Brandyberry, alongside longtime collaborators and producers Grant McFarland and Carson Slovak at Atrium Audio in PA. It features 12 tracks including their fifth-ever Top 10-charting rock radio single “Hate Me Too,” which peaked at #8 on Mediabase charts, and their latest anthemic single “Nightmare” which is now climbing the charts at Active Rock radio. Stream and/or download BLACKOUT or grab a physical copy on CD, vinyl or cassette at https://fatn.ffm.to/blackoutalbum.

“‘Blackout’ is our prequel to ‘Day One,’” says co-vocalist Matt Brandyberry. “‘Day One’ was a strong representation of the style that made FATN who we are today, and ‘Blackout’ is a step above. The world seems to be headed further and further towards chaos and destruction, so it only felt right to create a piece to paint the picture we are all becoming all too familiar with. Expect much more of this from us in the future!”

“‘Blackout is the album we’ve always wanted to make,” relays co-vocalist Danny Case. “It’s intense, emotional, heavy, and most importantly, it’s us. This album truly represents who we are as a band and its massive sound will prove to be our best record yet. We are so incredibly proud of this album, and we are confident it will quickly become our fans’ favorite From Ashes To New record ever.”

To further celebrate BLACKOUT‘s release, FROM ASHES TO NEW have today shared a lyric video for their rap/metal hybrid track “Monster In Me” which can be seen streaming below or via YouTube HERE.

FROM ASHES TO NEW are currently on tour across the U.S. until August 19 with rock mainstays In This Moment and Motionless In White along with For A King. Earlier this year, FROM ASHES TO NEW was featured at several of the top rock festivals including Sonic Temple, Inkcarceration Festival and Welcome To Rockville, in addition to appearing on tours with Shinedown, Three Days Grace and Bullet For My Valentine. See full dates listed below. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.fromashestonew.com/tour.

FROM ASHES TO NEW Tour Dates:
7/29 Flagstaff, AZ – Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Park &
7/30 Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park &
8/1 Wichita, KS – Hartman Arena &
8/2 Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion &
8/4 Council Bluffs, IA – KIWR’s Rockfest – Westfair Amphitheater &
8/5 Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater &
8/6 Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena &
8/8 Memphis, TN – The Soundstage at Graceland &
8/9 Mobile, AL – Mobile Civic Center Arena &
8/11 Huntsville, AL – Propst Arena &
8/12 Asheville, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee Center &
8/13 Corbin, KY – Corbin Arena &
8/15 Evansville, IN – Ford Center &
8/16 Fort Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial Expo Center &
8/18 Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion &
8/19 Albany, NY – MVP Arena &
& with In This Moment, Motionless In White & Fit For A King

Follow the “FROM ASHES TO NEW: ULTIMATE PLAYLIST” here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4z4INS38ARdetC7oq0pntr?si=1874c64f8cb34df3

SRO PR Assets: www.sropr.com/portfolio/from-ashes-to-new

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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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SRO PR
Kelly Walsh – kwalsh@sropr.com
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July 27, 2023

Bali-based Alternative Pop/Rock Trio MANJA Dive Into Fantasies on New Single “Last Night’s Kiss”

DATE: JULY 27, 2023

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/KELLY WALSH

“Last Night’s Kiss” single cover art

BALI-BASED ALTERNATIVE POP-ROCK TRIO
MANJA
DIVE DEEP INTO THEIR FANTASIES
ON BRAND-NEW SINGLE
“LAST NIGHT’S KISS”

GROUP’S BOPPING NEW TRACK OUT TODAY (JULY 27) QUESTIONS FOOTLOOSE FANTASY
VERSUS REALITY

LISTEN TO TO THE TRACK HERE

To hook up, canoodle, and live large and full throttle, hoping the rendezvous would become a story with a happy ending.

For Bali-based alternative pop-rock trio MANJA, the power of fantasy and imagination fascinates them and it serves as central theme on their brand-new single “Last Night’s Kiss” out today (July 27) on all digital streaming platforms. Listen here.

“We imagined this tale about meeting and hooking up with someone at a party, making questionable decisions because of this person, and just living large,” vocalist and guitarist James Sukadana explains about the song’s lyrics which are based on an imaginary story about a late-night encounter with someone that was inspired by their living-life-to-the-fullest disposition but on their own terms.

MANGA’s James and brothers Nick and Mark Vleugels–who play guitar and keyboards, respectively–are down for a party, yes, but in their own way. For the über-talented and hard-working band, a party means crafting and composing music together and having loads of fun doing so. MANJA firmly believe that everyone has a unique definition of a party, encouraging individuals to explore their imagination and create their own extraordinary experiences.

And so, from a fantasy, MANJA crafted a whole song to try and live out a different reality.

“It is so at odds with how we lead our lives,” says James. “But there is a plot twist to the song. Even though we knew that we were falling into a trap, we still wanted to give it a go. It reflects on how we are in real life, where we embrace the here and now without any regrets,” he adds.

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MANJA: Mark Vleugels (yellow jacket), Nick Vleugels (blue jacket), James Sukadana (red jacket)

It also mirrors MANJA‘s approach to music, where they do not aim for a specific style or sound. “Whenever we find something cool from the songs that we are listening to, we tend to try and implement it to our music instead of exclusively looking for something that is MANJA,” James reveals.

Initially inspired by the song “Darling” from American indie-rock band Real Estate, “Last Night’s Kiss” underwent various iterations before MANJA settled on the current version. As they developed the song, they struggled with writer’s block. At one point, the original sketch to “Last Night’s Kiss” was scrapped and reworked into a rock track, a la The Black Keys. “It was fun to play live, but it stuck out like a sore thumb against our other songs. It did not fit into our set at all,” Nick says.

“Everything felt great in the studio, and we enjoyed working with Brian and Enrico. We bounced ideas off one another. They complement us very well, and to have them streamlining the recording process was so helpful because we tend to have trouble agreeing on the right sound or direction,” says Mark.

James, however, found the vocal recording process very intriguing. Working with celebrated vocal director Irvan Natadiningrat, his initial jitters evaporated as soon as they started getting their hands dirty.

“I was nervous because I am not what some may call a conventional singer,” James says. “But he [Irvan] was terrific to work with. He wanted to feel what the song was about from how I sang. It is about hooking up with someone while drunk, so he insisted I get slightly inebriated. First time with a vocal director, first time recording tipsy. It worked out pretty well!” James adds with a chuckle.

More than five years in the making, MANJA finally finished the first song they had ever written as a band. Delighted with the result, Nick admits that it is a relief. “Especially since our songwriting has changed a lot. But this sound is exactly what we wanted to achieve.”

“This single is the fresh new sound of MANJA. It is a sign of what is to come from us in the future, and this is the level of standards that we want to maintain, all fun and vibes and no regrets,” concludes James.

For more information about MANJA please visit:

Official website MANJA Official
Instagram @wearemanja
Facebook MANJA Official
YouTube MANJA Official Channel

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