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December 16, 2022

French Nordic Folk Collective SKÁLD Reveal Second Single “Då Månen Sken” (“When The Moon Shone”)

DT: DECEMBER 16, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

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FRANCE’s WORLD-FAMOUS NORDIC FOLK COLLECTIVE
SKÁLD
REVEAL SECOND SINGLE
“DÅ MÅNEN SKEN”
FROM UPCOMING THIRD ALBUM
‘HULDUFÓLK’
DUE JANUARY 20 VIA DECCA RECORDS FRANCE / DECCA RECORDS U.S. (UMG)

WATCH VIDEO HERE

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Plunging listeners into the myths and legends of Scandinavia, world-famous French Nordic folk collective SKÁLD pay homage to ancient Nordic poets (aka skalds) by singing in Old Norse and other Scandinavian languages (Swedish, Norwegian, Icelandic and Faroese) along with using instrumentation dating back to the 14^th century such as the nyckelharpa, Lyre, hurdy-gurdy, Moraharpa and Talharpa, underpinned with shamanic percussion to create their transfixing sound.

The collective today (December 16) share the second single, “Då Månen Sken,” from their forthcoming album HULDUFÓLK due January 20 via Decca Records France / DECCA RECORDS U.S. (UMG). “Då Månen Sken” translates to “When The Moon Shone” and tells the lore of the Swedish mythical femme-fatale Skogsrå, a forest nymph who lures men and binds their soul to the forest. The single is available now across all streaming platforms HERE and a visualizer video can be seen streaming below.

“‘Då Månen Sken’ is a ballad that tells the story of a skogsrå, a forest nymph, who bewitched the young Björn,” relays SKÁLD. “Björn was a tall, handsome boy on his way to a party one fall evening. On his way, he met this nymph who bewitched him. He will end up alone and melancholic, obsessed by the sound of the forest.”

Formed by producer/composer Christophe Voisin-Boisvinet in 2018, SKÁLD is a collective of over a dozen musicians who have restored the folklore and myths from poets, Vikings and shamans of ancient times and distant lands. HULDUFÓLK (“the hidden people”) honors an entire people in whom many Scandinavians still believe—elves, trolls, witches, fairies and otherworldly creature that live deep in the forests and in the heart of the mountains that discreetly coexist with humankind. The album’s debut single “Troll Kalla Mik” (“They Call Me Troll”), released on November 18, shared the lore of the “hidden people” with a mystifying music video that was voted PROG’s “Track of The Week” and has since garnered 372k views. Watch it here.

HULDUFÓLK’s cover artwork (seen below) is a tribute to Swedish painter and illustrator John Baur’s illustration “Princess Tuvstarr Gazing Down Into The Dark Waters Of The Forest Tarn.” Baur is best known for his illustrations of early editions of Bland Tomtar Och Troll (Among Gnomes and Trolls), an anthology of Swedish folklore and fairy tales which are highlighted throughout HULDUFÓLK.

Pre-order HULDUFÓLK digitally and/or on CD, LP, including bundles with a protective troll amulet and leather cord, at https://bio.to/skald.

HULDUFÓLK Cover Artwork

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December 15, 2022

REDLIGHT KING Share Music Video for Stripped-down Rock Ballad “Heavy Heart” out Friday, December 16 via AFM Records

DT: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

REDLIGHT KING
REVEAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR SOUL-SEARCHING BALLAD
“HEAVY HEART”
OUT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16

WATCH ITS WINTER-THEMED MUSIC VIDEO FILMED AT SNOWY YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
HERE

REDLIGHT KING have today shared the music video for their new single “Heavy Heart.” Watch it streaming below or directly via the band’s YouTube channel HERE. Taken off their fourth album IN OUR BLOOD due early 2023 via AFM Records, “Heavy Heart” is a stripped-down rock & roll ballad depicting the somber aftermath of a relationship and finding the will to move forward. It will be available to stream/download across all streaming platforms tomorrow, Friday, December 16 at this link: https://bfan.link/heavy-heart-3.

“This song is very personal to me,” shares REDLIGHT KING founder and frontman Kaz. “It reflects on a loving relationship that ended in heartbreak. The person in my life wasn’t able to communicate their true feelings and I’m not sure I was in a place to receive the message. It feels lonely because it is. There’s pain in losing someone you love and no amount of intuition or clarity can make it better, but writing this song helped me find closure and say what I needed to say in their absence.

Discussing the “Heavy Heart” video, he says: “For me the video translates the solitude and cold nature of bearing a broken heart, and somehow in this sadness there is beauty. I feel the ability to love someone triumphs over losing them. The video was taken in and around Yosemite National Park, Northern California by Strati Hovartos.”

IN OUR BLOOD sees REDLIGHT KING notch soaring new highs with a clutch of revved-up, guitar-powered bangers that bring forth challenging, complex themes with a defiant undercurrent of hope. The album was written and produced by KAZ at his home studio The Wheelhouse in Los Angeles with longtime collaborator and guitarist Julian Tomarin and drummer Randy Cooke. Its debut single and title track “In Our Blood” premiered on Loudwire who described it as “a song that truly speaks to the human spirit.”

REDLIGHT KING have developed a worldwide fanbase since their formation in 2009, performing over 1,000 shows with some of the biggest names in rock and being seen at festivals in North America, UK and Europe as well as late-night TV appearances on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Stay tuned for additional dates to be announced for 2023.

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December 14, 2022

ZONA MUSIC FESTIVAL Makes A Splash In Phoenix, AZ During Inaugural Event Weekend (12/3 & 12/4) Feat. Headliners BEACH HOUSE, BLEACHERS, PORTUGAL.THE MAN & JAPANESE BREAKFAST

DT: DECEMBER 8, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

ZONA MUSIC FESTIVAL
MAKES A SPLASH IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA
WITH RECORD RAINFALL DURING INAUGURAL EVENT WEEKEND

EVENT FEATURED MEMORABLE PERFORMANCES FROM
BEACH HOUSE, BLEACHERS, PORTUGAL.THE MAN AND JAPANESE BREAKFAST

ALONG WITH HIGHLIGHTING LOCAL AZ TALENT INCLUDING
UPSAHL, PLAYBOY MANBABY, PHOENIX AFROBEAT ORCHESTRA & MORE

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The inaugural ZONA MUSIC FESTIVAL, held December 3-4 at Margaret T. Hance Park in Downtown Phoenix, AZ, further solidified the city as an up-and-coming hub for live music with performances from over 50 national and local alternative, indie, rock and electronic acts throughout the weekend. The festival’s mission to give back was further exemplified with a portion of ticket sales going to local nonprofit organizations Hance Park Conservatory and Roosevelt Row CDC, and a merch collaboration benefitting youth non-profit one n ten.

Despite record breaking rainfall on Day 1 — the most rain ever recorded in Phoenix on December 3 since 1908 — ZONA MUSIC FESTIVAL went swimmingly with stand-out performances from Beach House, Japanese Breakfast and Bleachers, who called upon Bartees Strange to join them in the rain for a cover of Tegan and Sara’s “Call It Off”, following the duo’s cancellation due to COVID-19. The city’s local music scene was represented across all stages, including when headliners Portugal. The Man tapped Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra’s horn section to help them close out Sunday night. The Regrettes shouted from the stage “Phoenix! We are having so much fun and can’t wait to come back to Arizona” while afternoon favorite Breakup Shoes recapped the weekend on Instagram stating “ZONA was a dream. That’s gotta be my favorite set we’ve ever played.”

BLEACHERS (Credit: Jeaninne Kaufer)

Attendees were able to experience Phoenix’s thriving food and drink scene with themed pop-up bars from local favorites such as Gracie’s Tax Bar, Lucky’s and Cobra Arcade Bar, who brought pinball machines and vintage video games for concert goers to play in-between sets.

“As an inaugural Zona Fest attendee, and the councilwoman representing so many of the hyperlocal musicians, artists, and businesses involved, I couldn’t be prouder of the concert-goer experience created to showcase what Phoenix is all about,” said Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari. “Heavy rain and mud didn’t discourage thousands from gathering to ultimately prove we are a vibrant, growing city where independent venues are thriving, talent is being discovered, and where people want to be. I can’t wait for next year,” she added.

Watch a highlight reel from ZONA MUSIC FESTIVAL below:

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ABOUT PSYKO STEVE PRESENTS
Psyko Steve Presents (PSP) was founded in 2000 by Stephen Chilton, who has always strived to develop new artists and work with acts before anyone else. Over the years, PSP has worked with artists such as Frank Turner, Weezer, Ghost, Mitski, Bleachers, Thrice, Future Islands, and Jimmy Eat World in addition to producing 8123 Fest–an artist-curated festival by The Maine taking place bi-annually in downtown Phoenix–ALT AZ 93.3’s Ugly Sweater Party and Save Our Stages Fest. Chilton also founded the popular Phoenix indie/rock venue The Rebel Lounge in 2015. In 2019, Psyko Steve Presents was named “Best Promoter” by Phoenix New Times.

In 2020, Chilton became a founding board member and Vice President of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), successfully lobbying Congress to pass the Save Our Stages Act, providing a crucial lifeline for venues and promoters nationwide.

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ABOUT DOWNTOWN PHOENIX, INC.
Formed in 2013, Downtown Phoenix Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization that advocates for our evolving urban neighborhood while managing the work plans for Phoenix Community Alliance and Downtown Phoenix Community Development Corporation and delivering enhanced municipal services to downtown’s business core. Downtown Phoenix Inc. works collaboratively with community leaders, city leaders and business leaders to propel Phoenix’s continued ascension as one of our nation’s great cities.

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December 9, 2022

BUDDERSIDE Eulogize Vocalist’s Late Father, A Veteran & Stunt Pilot, With “JOKER” Music Video; Filmed at Planes of Fame Air Museum In Chino, CA

DT: DECEMBER 9, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

LOS ANGELES ACTIVE ROCK GROUP
BUDDERSIDE
EULOGIZE LATE FATHER OF VOCALIST PATRICK STONE WHO PASSED OF COVID IN 2020
WITH TOUCHING NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO
“JOKER”

VIDEO FILMED AT PLANES OF FAME AIR MUSEUM IN CHINO, CA
PAYS TRIBUTE TO STONE’S FATHER’S TIME AS A MARINE AND STUNT PILOT

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

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“Travel with me through time
Walk with me in your light
Find me where you would fly
The joker in the sky”

Active rock outfit BUDDERSIDE have today (December 9) released an emotional new single, “Joker,” which pays tribute to vocalist PATRICK STONE’s late father Charles E. Stone who passed away in 2020 due to COVID-19. Known as the “joker,” STONE’s father was a Korean War veteran and stunt pilot. To honor his memory, BUDDERSIDE—Patrick Stone (vocals), Sam “Bam” Koltun (lead guitar), Logan Nikolic (rhythm guitar), Gabe Maska (bass) and Jeff Dewbray (drums)—filmed the “Joker” music video at Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, CA surrounded by historic warbirds and aerobatic aircrafts, with STONE’s face painted to resemble the joker character. Watch the touching video directed by longtime collaborator Vicente Cordero below or directly via YouTube HERE. “Joker” is available now to stream/download across all digital platforms HERE.

“‘Joker’ pays tribute to my father who was a veteran and stunt pilot that I lost due to Covid,” shares STONE, whose outstanding soaring vocals underline the song’s heart and soul.

He continues to reminisce about his relationship with his father and how it inspired the track: “Imagine you’re a child, Dad wakes you up before dawn, takes you to the airport and straps you into his two-seater acrobatic aircraft and you both launch into a gorgeous, burning orange and red sunrise. He flips the plane upside down just as you come over the Santa Cruz mountains above Steamers Lane, the engine growling into a dive toward waves covered with surfers who begin jumping from their boards in fear of a crash. Dad laughing his ass off, upside down and lightning fast, then, spinning upward, straight for the stars. He cuts the power into a stall! You fall backwards, your heart spit from your chest, all the angels in heaven vibrating in your bones and Dad, The Joker, laughs even louder as the free fall consumes you. A quick trick with the controls, the engine comes back to life like an earthquake, the power under your seat, you both scream! Then, like a dream, the clouds act like a blanket and softly carry you to wherever you want to go. This was a typical Sunday morning for my dad and I.”

“The Joker” lyrics
Fear is my own design
Loss is my every chain
Possessions hold me down
Reminding me of times of pain

Hold me closer now
As I push you away
Into a new chapter
Alone so proud dying so brave
So brave

Travel with me through time
Walk with me in your light
Find me where you would fly
The joker in the sky
The joke is on you and…

I can’t be everything
Like you are everywhere
In every breath I breathe
Shining the light on mystery

The mountains sing the song
Resting your soul to sleep
The fallen snow it lays
The child down where he believes
Believe in me

Travel with me through time
Walk with me in your light
Find me where you would fly
The joker in the sky
The joke is on you and…

I’m following the ghost that has failed you,
and I won’t ever forget he betrayed you

Travel with me through time
Walk with me in your light
Find me where you would fly
The joker in the sky
The joke is on you and…

Travel with me through time
Walk with me in your light
Find me where you would fly
The joker in the sky
The joker in the sky

BUDDERSIDE have been steadily releasing a series of singles leading into the release of their upcoming third album, due in 2023, which they recorded earlier this year with producer Matt Good (Asking Alexandria, Hollywood Undead). Their recent single “The Truth” topped the Danny Wimmer Presents “Power Hour” fan-powered music video countdown Twitch show hosted by VJ/music personality Matt Pinfield, SiriusXM dj Caity Babs and industry exec Josh Bernstein. It was #1 for nine weeks, the maximum allotted amount. BUDDERSIDE’s recent singles include “Never Worth It,” “Too Far,” “Ghostlighting,” and “Voices.”

The LA-based group have been seen performing one-off gigs at hometown venues including The Whisky and Viper Room throughout the year. When they’re not touring or recording, Koltun can be seen on the road with Dorothy and Faster Pussycat and Nikolic appears with Diamante on tour. Stay tuned in 2023 for additional tour dates.

(l-r): Jeff Dewbray, Sam “Bam” Koltun, Patrick Stone, Gabe Maska, Logan Nikolic
Photo Credit: George Reed

ABOUT BUDDERSIDE

BUDDERSIDE was formed by STONE following his stint as vocalist of Adler’s Appetite, after receiving encouragement from the late Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead who he worked for as part of his infamous ‘road crew’ and was also a close friend. Lemmy signed them to his own label, Motörhead Music and they released their self-titled debut album in 2016. The band released their sophomore album Spiritual Violence in March 2021 via Motörhead Music/ Silver Lining Music which was recorded by legendary producer Jay Baumgardner (Bush, Godsmack, Papa Roach) and mastered by Grammy Award-winning engineer Howie Weinberg (Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage) with guest appearances from Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell and Butcher Babies vocalist Carla Harvey.

BUDDERSIDE has toured extensively in the U.S. supporting acts including Motörhead, Slayer, Anthrax and L.A. Guns as well as being featured on international festivals including Rocklahoma, Wacken Open Air, Motörboat, Malmö Festival and the Monsters Of Rock cruise.

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December 8, 2022

CROSSBONE SKULLY Share New “Official” Edited Music Video for Debut Single “Evil World Machine”

DT: DECEMBER 9, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

CROSSBONE SKULLY
TODAY SHARE
NEW “OFFICIAL” VERSION OF
THEIR “EVIL WORLD MACHINE” VIDEO

WATCH THE EDITED VERSION
OF THE SONG’S EXTENDED VIDEO HERE

Crossbone Skully’s Debut Album Expected In 2023 via Better Noise Music

Tommy Henriksen, The Mastermind Behind The Crossbone Skully Music, Character And Story, Enlists Johnny Depp And A “Who’s Who” Of Rock Music On This Special Project Including Alice Cooper, Nikki Sixx And Joe Perry

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There’s more excitement in the world of CROSSBONE SKULLY, currently buzzing with the pulverizing “Evil World Machine” track and the intense animated video, both of which are setting the stage for the release of a debut album in 2023 via Better Noise Music.

Today (December 9), CROSSBONE SKULLY—an exciting multi-dimensional project that’s the brainchild of guitarist/bassist/vocalist Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper’s Band/Member of Hollywood Vampires which includes Johnny Depp)—have released a new version of the “Evil World Machine” video, directed and animated by Riley Donahue (“Saturday Night Live”). It’s an edited version of the song’s extended video to match the edited version of the track. Watch what is now known as the song’s “official” video here: https://crossboneskully.ffm.to/ewmofficialvideo.

CROSSBONE SKULLY is Henriksen’s carefully crafted character—an avenging superhero—and the character’s world, which inspired its own upcoming graphic novel and animated film, “Thing #1.” CROSSBONE SKULLY begins his journey to rescue humanity on “Evil World Machine,” which confronts the evil currency of the world. Legendary producer Mutt Lange (AC/DC, Def Leppard) emerged from retirement to serve as executive producer on the album which was written by Henriksen and guitarist/producer Tommy Denander.

Henriksen serves as lead vocalist and bassist on the album. Rounding out the band’s lineup are Denander, 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, producer/mixer Mike Plotnikoff (AC/DC, Aerosmith) and mixer Olle Romo (Muse, Bryan Adams). For the “Thing #1” animated short film, Henriksen enlisted voiceover talent from Hollywood A-lister and Hollywood Vampires bandmate Johnny Depp (The Sorcerer), and an impressive list of rock royalty including Alice Cooper (The Bringer of Light), Joe Perry (Big Bad Bone Crusher), Nikki Sixx (The Crooked Crow) and Kane Roberts (Alpha Watchman), just to name a few.

“This has been an amazing journey,” says Henriksen, who began the project almost four years ago. “If you had told me back then that I’d be working with the greatest producer who ever lived, I wouldn’t have believed it.”

CROSSBONE SKULLY will be engaging fans with more music from the album, which delivers a powerful message in today’s global climate, inviting people of all backgrounds to coexist and break down oppressive barriers. Additionally, Henriksen’s vision for CROSSBONE SKULLY will continue to unfold, culminating in the release of the band’s debut album in 2023.

Artist Quotes:

Alice Cooper: “It’s about time someone recognized Crossbone Skully. Skully and I go way back. Crossbone Skully has written a galactic masterpiece about one of the most mysterious characters of the cosmos. Is he a villain or a hero? I don’t know. Maybe a little of both. All I know is don’t cross Crossbone Skully. This album rocks every galaxy out there.”

Nikki Sixx: “I’m thrilled to be involved in the Crossbone Skully project. The music is hard hitting and real as it aligns with an original concept. To be part of this project with this group of legends is inspirational and I know it’s gonna kick ass!”

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ABOUT CROSSBONE SKULLY
Crossbone Skully is an avenging superhero from outer space, returning to earth to save the world and reconnect with his lost deity love Piper and Kyd, the son he never knew he had. Evil World Machine is a rock concept album that echoes similar dystopian visions such as Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars and Diamond Dogs. The project, influenced by larger-than-life bands such as AC/DC, Alice Cooper, KISS, Iron Maiden and even the Sex Pistols, is the work of a collaborative team headed by veteran rock session bassist/guitarist Tommy Henriksen and Tommy Denander alongside the legendary Mutt Lange, who emerged from retirement to executive produce the project.

With a long history Henriksen has also had a successful side career as a producer/mixer/arranger and songwriter for the likes of Lady Gaga, Meat Loaf, Lou Reed, Halestorm, Kesha and Daughtry. His metamorphosis into Crossbone Skully started when Alice Cooper’s lighting man, who used to work for AC/DC, heard him singing like Bon Scott and successor Brian Johnson during a sound check–and suggested he build a solo project around it.

The sterling group of supporting musicians includes guitarist Tommy Denander (who introduced him to Mutt Lange after collaborating on Alice Cooper’s 2017 album Paranormal with Bob Ezrin), keyboardist Jamie Muhoberac (My Chemical Romance, John Mayer, Seal), bassist Chris Wyse (Hollywood Vampires, Ace Frehley, the Cult, Ozzy Osbourne) and drummer Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires), the late UFO bassist Pete Way, mixer Olle Romo (Muse, Bryan Adams) and producer/mixer Mike Plotnikoff (AC/DC, Aerosmith), who helped get him noticed by Allen Kovac’s Better Noise Records. Making spoken-word appearances are Johnny Depp as the voice of “The Sorcerer,” along with Alice Cooper as “The Bringer of Light,” Joe Perry as “Big Bad Bone Crusher” and Nikki Sixx as “The Crooked Crow,” with Kane Roberts as “Alpha Watchman,” among other guests. Henriksen developed the voice of Crossbone Skully with a vocal app that makes him sound like a disembodied Stephen Hawking. Iconic creative/art director Mark Wilkinson, who designed for Iron Maiden, Marillion, Judas Priest and The Darkness, created the Crossbone Skully album cover.

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, Paris, Toronto and Sydney.

In 2021, Better Noise Music dominated Billboard’s Year End charts in the rock space, landing at #1 on the Mainstream Rock Imprint, Hard Rock Songs Imprint, Hard Rock Songs Label charts and ranked as one of the top Mainstream Rock Labels for the year.

Check out Better Noise Music on Bandcamp, for music, merch and more: https://betternoisemusic.bandcamp.com/

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December 7, 2022

Indie/Alternative Musician CARTER VAIL Signs to Assemble Sound (Atlantic Record); Drops New Dance Anthem “I WANT YOU”

DT: DECEMBER 7, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

INDIE/ALTERNATIVE ARTIST & PRODUCER
CARTER VAIL
SHARES HIS FEELINGS IN UPBEAT NEW SINGLE
“I WANT YOU”

LISTEN HERE

SIGNS RECORD DEAL WITH
DETROIT-BASED LABEL
ASSEMBLE SOUND (ATLANTIC RECORDS)

ANNOUNCES NYC SHOW WITH KID SISTR
DECEMBER 28 @ MERCURY LOUNGE

TICKETS ON SALE HERE

Credit: Nathalie Benshmuel
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Indie/alternative musician and producer CARTER VAIL made waves with his 2018 debut single “Melatonin” which was instantly added to Spotify’s popular “Dreampop” playlist, garnering VAIL a grassroots fan base and cult following on social media. Since then he’s independently released several singles and EPs, and his debut 2020 album RED EYES was described by Atwood Magazine as an “excellent introduction to his spectacularly evocative artistry” while praising its “dynamic beats, catchy lines and charismatic, feelgood indie pop charm.”

VAIL is excited to announce his signing to the Detroit-based music company Assemble Sound (Atlantic Records) and reveal his latest single “I WANT YOU,” out today, Wednesday, December 7. Stream/download it across all digital platforms here: https://ffm.to/iwantuuu. Featuring distorted guitars and glittering synths, “I WANT YOU,” is an upbeat dance anthem with nostalgic vibes and sentimental grooves. Watch a visualizer for the track streaming below or directly on YouTube HERE.

“I’m so excited to announce my new single ‘I WANT YOU,’” shares VAIL. “The song marks two big personal milestones. It’s my first release with the Detroit-based label Assemble Sound and the first song I wrote after moving to Los Angeles. I made ‘I WANT YOU’ as a nod to some my favorite indie-dance tracks in high school from bands like The Killers, Cake and The Strokes. ‘I WANT YOU’ centers around my own stream of consciousness when thinking about how awkward falling for someone can be.”

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VAIL, who’s based out of Los Angeles, will celebrate his signing and new single with a live show in New York City on Wednesday, December 28 with indie rockers Kid Sistr at Mercury Lounge. Tickets are on sale now HERE. Earlier this year VAIL was seen on the road supporting Breakup Shoes and Carpool Tunnel. He will soon announce tour dates in early 2023 along with details on his upcoming new EP via Assemble Sound.

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ABOUT CARTER VAIL
In 2018, while finishing his sophomore year at the University of Miami, Carter Vail released his debut single, “Melatonin.” Though unsigned and unknown, the song was placed on Spotify’s ‘Dreampop’ playlist, quickly gaining a grassroots fan base. After releasing several more singles, culminating in his debut album Red Eyes, Carter solidified his trademark feel good indie-rock anthems, drenched in chorused guitars and distorted synths, placing him sonically between Mac Demarco and The Killers.

In 2020, quarantine brought about a sonic shift for Carter in the form of The Interstellar Tennis Championship. The concept EP blended lo-fi, disco, indie rock and Bossa Nova to tell the story of a boy traveling to space. Though lighthearted on the surface, the EP touched on themes of love, loss and growing up.

Carter began making short form comedy songs in the Spring of 2021. Originally intended to showcase his production for other artists, these songs have since gained several millions of views on TikTok and Instagram and have developed a cult following on social media leading to brand campaigns with Dave’s Killer Bread, Apple and Adobe Creative Cloud and sync placements in “Shameless,” “Nancy Drew,” “The 4400” and more.

Carter writes and records his music at his home studio in Los Angeles and plans to release a new EP in 2023 via Assemble Sound.

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December 7, 2022

NOTHING MORE Introduce ‘Fuse’ Spirit Type in “Deja Vu” Video

DT: DECEMBER 7, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEDIER / SRO PR

NOTHING MORE
FOCUSES ON ‘FUSE’ SPIRIT TYPE
IN NEW VIDEO VISUALIZER FOR
“DÉJÀ VU”

WATCH HERE

3X Grammy-nominated rock outfit NOTHING MORE latest album SPIRITS (released on October 14 via Better Noise Music) pairs unapologetically massive anthems and catchy hooks with introspective, philosophical lyrics that the band further explored on the album’s accompanying meta-personality “SPIRITS TEST.” Inspired by similar tests such as Myers-Briggs, Big 5 and the Zodiac and the philosophy of Alan Watts and Carl Jung, the “SPIRITS TEST” results determine specific personality traits that are compiled into seven “Spirit Types.” NOTHING MORE has begun sharing a closer look at each “Spirit Type” and a corresponding album track with a series of lyric video visualizers highlighting the hauntingly evocative illustrations by Micah Ulrich. The Spirit Types will be further explored in NOTHING MORE’s upcoming graphic novel “SPIRITS VOL.1” due in early 2023 via Z2 Comics.

Today, December 7, NOTHING MORE have premiered a visualizer video for “Déjà Vu” which can be seen streaming below or directly on YouTube HERE.

The Spirit Type highlighted in “Déjà Vu” video is “Fuse,” who are depicted as being wholehearted with an infectious energy and power to spark new things into existence when surrounded by the right energy. Their connection to goodness allows them to be free-spirited when they are in love but easy to manipulate and cage. NOTHING MORE alludes to this in the song’s chorus: “Who hurt you? / Cuz I love you / Like a knife in the back / Yeah you brought me right back / Like déjà vu.”

Take the “SPIRITS TEST” now and find out what your “SPIRIT TYPE” is here: https://spiritstest.com/.

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From the Top 5 Active Rock-charting lead single “TIRED OF WINNING” and its fan-driven extended version “TIRED OF WINNING / SHIPS IN THE NIGHT” to fist-pounding banger “TURN IT UP LIKE” and the moment-savoring “BEST TIMES” to their most recent impassioned single “YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT LOVE MEANS—SPIRITS documents the impact the past two years of lockdown and emotional turmoil.

“With its incredibly powerful utilization of [Jonny] Hawkins’ range, the detailed orchestration of each track for maximum effect and the poignancy of the messaging and intention throughout the album, ‘Spirits’ makes its mark as one of Nothing More’s best works,” lauds Cryptic Rock (10/14).

Stream/download SPIRITS now at https://nothingmore.ffm.to/spirits.

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December 7, 2022

FROM ASHES TO NEW Release Electrifying Rock Cover of Mariah Carey’s Holiday Hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You”

DT: DECEMBER 7, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

FROM ASHES TO NEW
DELIVER ELECTRIFYING ROCK COVER OF
MARIAH CAREY’S
“ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU”
OUT TODAY, DECEMBER 7

STREAM HERE

TOP TEN-CHARTING ACTIVE ROCK BAND ON FINAL STRETCH OF HEADLINING TOUR
ENDING DECEMBER 17

Top 10-charting active rock outfit FROM ASHES TO NEW turn Mariah Carey’s iconic holiday staple “All I Want For Christmas Is You” into an electrifying rock song that’s guaranteed to amp up this holiday season. After leaking a teaser of their energetic cover on TikTok, it immediately went viral, gathering over 900k views and 80k likes within the first few hours. FROM ASHES TO NEW have delivered the full version via Better Noise Music today, December 7, across all digital platforms. Stream/download “All I Want For Christmas Is You” here: https://fatn.ffm.to/aiwfciy.

“We always thought it would be sick to cover a Christmas song, but never did,” shares frontman Matt Brandyberry. “We had some extra studio time and thought this could be the chance. There were so many obvious choices for our style (‘The Grinch,’ ‘Nightmare Before Christmas,’ ‘Carol of the Bells,’ etc.) but we thought it would be so cool to put a dark spin on a light-hearted Christmas classic. It’s begun going viral across TikTok and we can’t wait until the whole world discovers it! If you love this, wait until you hear the original material we’ll be releasing in ‘23!”

FROM ASHES TO NEW are currently on the last leg of their headlining “Until We Break” tour across the U.S. featuring support from The Word Alive, Dragged Under and Dropout Kings. Following tonight’s show in Columbia, MO at The Blue Note, the Lancaster, PA-based band will make their way back to their home state with a final stop in Harrisburg, PA at Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center on December 17. They were previously on the road this summer with Memphis Mayfire whose vocalist Matty Mullins lent his vocals on their latest single “Until We Break.”

With four Top 10 singles, over 345 million streams and more than 55 million video views to date, FROM ASHES TO NEW have come a long way from their small-town roots. The band’s impressive blend of hard rock, hip-hop, electronic and alternative music has caught the attention of critics and fans alike, even landing the band on soundtracks for SnoBabies (2020) and The Retaliators (2022). Their upcoming album, due in 2023 via Better Noise Music, was recorded with longtime collaborators and producers Grant McFarland and Carson Slovak. They released its first single “Heartache” which depicts the true “phoenix rising from the ashes” story behind the band’s name—FROM ASHES TO NEW. Stay tuned for more details in the new year.

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

FROM ASHES TO NEW “UNTIL WE BREAK” Tour Dates
12/7 Columbia, MO – The Blue Note #
12/9 Angola, IN – The Eclectic Room #
12/10 Flint, MI – The Machine Shop #
12/11 Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall #
12/14 Charleston, SC – Music Farm #
12/16 Fredericksburg, VA – Hard Times Café @ Four Mile Fork #
12/17 Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center #with The Word Alive, Dragged Under & Dropout Kings

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December 2, 2022

EVA UNDER FIRE Adds Vocals to “O Holy Night” Track Featured on ‘THE RETALIATORS’ Official Motion Picture Score

DT: DECEMBER 2, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

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EVA UNDER FIRE
ADDS HOLIDAY SPIRIT TO NEW VERSION OF
‘THE RETALIATORS OFFICIAL MOTION PICTURE SCORE’ TRACK
“O HOLY NIGHT”
COMPOSED BY KYLE DIXON & MICHAEL STEIN (‘STRANGER THINGS’)

“O HOLY NIGHT (FEAT. EVA UNDER FIRE)”
OUT TODAY, DECEMBER 2

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Just in time for the holiday season, THE RETALIATORS has shared an enchanting version of the classic Christmas carol “O Holy Night” which is featured in the horror-thriller film’s official score by Emmy-winning composers KYLE DIXON and MICHAEL STEIN (“Stranger Things”). The new version features EVA UNDER FIRE’s Amanda Lyberg on vocals who has a guest role in the movie and whose band EVA UNDER FIRE have a song (“Blow”) on THE RETALIATORS OFFICIAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK.

“O Holy Night (ft. EVA UNDER FIRE)” is available today, December 2, via BETTER NOISE MUSIC on all digital platforms at https://theretaliators.ffm.to/oholynight. For a chance to win a free digital download of the track, enter HERE.

“Christmas is my favorite holiday, so you better believe when someone asks me to sing a pretty Christmas classic, I’m going for it,” shares Amanda. “Especially if it’s for a movie I’m in, singing an arrangement by the ‘Stranger Things’ composers!”

After a hugely successful Global Film Festival run leading into a global theatrical release THE RETALIATORS (Better Noise Films) is currently available everywhere movies are rented and streamed including iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Comcast and Verizon. Buy/rent it now at https://theretaliators.ffm.to/vod. Set around the holiday season, THE RETALIATORS shares the based-on-a-true-story tale of an upstanding pastor whose faith is tested when he uncovers a dark and twisted underworld while searching for answers surrounding the brutal murder of his daughter.

THE RETALIATORS stars MICHAEL LOMBARDI (FX’s ‘Rescue Me,’ ‘The Deuce’) and MARC MENCHACA (‘Ozark,’ ‘Black Mirror’) and “blends horror with rock music to tell an intriguing story” (Bloody Disgusting). Appearing on-screen are chart-topping rock musicians such as TOMMY LEE (MÖTLEY CRÜE), SPENCER CHARNAS (ICE NINE KILLS), IVAN MOODY and ZOLTAN BATHORY (FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH) and JACOBY SHADDIX (PAPA ROACH). They are all also featured on the official soundtrack along with several other top rock acts including NOTHING MORE, THE HU, ASKING ALEXANDRIA, ESCAPE THE FATE, EVA UNDER FIRE, CORY MARKS, HYRO THE HERO, CLASSLESS ACT and more. Leading up to the release of the film’s soundtrack and score, THE RETALIATORS shared music videos several of its tracks which included footage from the movie. These videos have resulted in over 150 million views on YouTube alone. Watch a playlist with all of the videos included HERE.

Stream/download THE RETALIATORS OFFICIAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACKat https://theretaliators.ffm.to/retaliatorssoundtrack.

Stream/download THE RETALIATORS OFFICIAL MOTION PICTURE SCORE at https://theretaliators.ffm.to/score

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November 25, 2022

Mongolian Act THE HU Become First-Ever Rock/Metal Group To Receive UNESCO “Artist For Peace” Designation in Ceremony Earlier Today at UNESCO HQ in Paris, FR

DT: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

GLOBALLY ACCLAIMED MONGOLIAN ACT
THE HU
FIRST-EVER ROCK/METAL GROUP TO RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS
UNESCO “ARTIST FOR PEACE” DESIGNATION
IN CEREMONY AT UNESCO HEADQUARTERS IN PARIS FRANCE
EARLIER TODAY, NOVEMBER 25

BAND ANNOUNCE DELUXE VERSION OF SECOND ALBUM
‘RUMBLE OF THUNDER’
DUE SPRING/SUMMER 2023 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
WITH GUEST APPEARANCES FROM TOP NAMES IN ROCK

Photo Credit: Khishigsuren Baasan

Globally acclaimed breakthrough Mongolian rock act THE HU are honored to announce they’ve been named UNESCO’s “Artist For Peace” at a ceremony earlier today (November 25) at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, FR by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay. They are the first-ever artist in the rock/metal genre to receive this prestigious designation and follow previous “Artist for Peace” recipients including Celine Dion, Shirley Bassey, Sarah Brightman, Herbie Hancock, Marcus Miller and World Orchestra For Peace. Having met the band on her official visit to Mongolia this past August, Azoulay has acknowledged THE HU’s contribution to the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage and their support for the promotion of cultural diversity through music; these are qualities which resonate with UNESCO‘s values and work.

Founded in 2016 in Ulaanbaatar, The HU have since amassed a global following and critical acclaim with their unique musical genre they call “Hunnu Rock.” It fuses rock and heavy metal with styles of traditional Mongolian music, such as the art of Khöömei (throat singing), the tsuur flute and the Morin Khuur (horse-headed fiddle), all of which have been inscribed by UNESCO on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. “HU” corresponds to the root of the word “human being” in the Mongolian language. With this name, the group claim their humanist commitment. Through their music, they address the themes of gender equality, respect for difference, and the importance of protecting nature. They also promote linguistic diversity by using endangered regional dialects.

As an “Artist for Peace”–alongside UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors and Champions—THE HU will be designated for a renewable period of two years in which time they will help raise public awareness on UNESCO’s mandate and programs among the general public and youth. THE HU will use their talent and reputation to promote UNESCO‘s values and objectives through upcoming events and projects to help bring a positive change.

THE HU’s UNESCO “Artist For Peace” title lands alongside their previous awards as Cultural Envoy of Mongolia in 2019 and being the first group and 12^th overall recipients of the highest state award in Mongolia, the Order of Genghis Khan, which was granted to the band by the President of Mongolia, Kh. Battulga in 2020.

“Mongolians have upmost respect for our history, culture and the language that was left to us from thousands of years ago from our elders and ancestors,” says band leader and throat singer Gala. “The HU’s goal and purpose is first and foremost to perform a unique genre of music that gives strength and power upon every listen. Secondly, it is to show the world Mongolia’s nomadic and environmentally aware livelihood that has been passed down from previous generations and to inspire others to live minimalistic lives and enjoy life to its fullest. UNESCO electing the HU with ‘Artists for Peace’ designation shows their appreciation towards cultural diversity and heritage pieces that are of great value to Mongolians. The partnership between the HU and UNESCO will bring awareness towards every culture that is distinguished by their unique heritage and core values, so we are excited to be part of a movement that can improve and change so many lives.”

“We sincerely appreciate being selected by UNESCO as part of their ‘Artists for Peace’ and understand the importance of the designation,” adds tumur khuur and tsuur player Jaya. “From a very young age we have been practicing traditional music techniques and instrumentation such as long song, throat singing, horse head fiddle, tsuur and tovshuur, as we know the significance and impact of sharing one’s culture around the world has to rest of the society. Our music delivers profound ideas that are understood in the subconscious mind while delivering hard rock and ethereal tunes. On the surface level, our lyrics and music seem to talk about basic yet important principles of human beings; on a deeper level, they share the preservation of cultures that are in danger of going extinct and allow us to be representatives for groups who have slightly different world perspectives than the modern world. This is a huge inspiration for us and part of our purposes as artists. Therefore, we will do everything in our power to be the inspiration for the cultures that are underrepresented and work with UNESCO to bring them the attention that they deserve.”

“The Hunnu Rock genre’s fundamental values are based on creating safe space in the modern music world for different traditional music styles that are only appreciated by certain geographical regions and has many cultural values to its techniques and history to its instruments,” states THE HU’s producer Dashka. “With UNESCO recognizing that effort and selecting The HU as their cultural ambassador to stand with what we believe in and what we are trying to accomplish is important to not only Mongolians, but to all nations around the world. In any tradition the lores and the music carry so much of their uniqueness and world view, and everybody agree that sometimes the only way to describe one’s perspective is through music. Our goals and priorities will always be to create amazing music and safeguard the pieces of culture that were passed down to us from prior generations.”

THE HU are currently on the last leg of their global headlining tour which concludes in London, UK on December 9. Earlier this year, the band headlined across North America, a run which included their fiery debut performance at Coachella, and was followed by a supporting tour alongside Five Finger Death Punch and Megadeth. THE HU released their second album RUMBLE OF THUNDER in July via BETTER NOISE MUSIC which features their eco-conscious debut single, “This Is Mongol”; an epic two-part music video for their nine-minute track “Black Thunder”; and the lively single “Bii Biyelegee.” THE HU have announced a deluxe version of RUMBLE OF THUNDER to be released in spring/summer of 2023 via Better Noise Music, with guest appearances from some of rock’s top musicians. Stay tuned for more information in the new year.

Stream/download RUMBLE OF THUNDER, along with varying physical product offerings including special edition colored vinyl variants, here: https://thehu.ffm.to/rumbleofthunder

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About THE HU
In 2019, an NPR story put a spotlight on “a band from Mongolia that blends the screaming guitars of heavy metal and traditional Mongolian guttural singing,” accurately highlighting the cultural importance and unique musical identity of THE HU. Founded in 2016 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, THE HU, Gala, Jaya, Temka, and Enkush, are a modern rock group rooted in the tradition of their homeland. The band’s two most popular videos, “Yuve Yuve” and “Wolf Totem,” were produced by the band’s producer Dashka. The band’s name translates to the Mongolian root word for human being, and their unique approach blends instruments like the Morin Khuur (horsehead fiddle), Tovshuur (Mongolian guitar), Tumur Khuur (jaw harp) and throat singing with contemporary sounds, creating a unique sonic profile that they call “Hunnu Rock.”

Their debut album, 2019 ‘s The Gereg, debuted at #1 on the World Album and Top New Artist Charts. With it, the band have accumulated over 250 million combined streams and video views to date and have received critical acclaim from the likes of Billboard, NPR, GQ, The Guardian, The Independent, Revolver, and even Sir Elton John himself.

Proving their global appeal, THE HU have sold out venues across the world in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with scheduled festival appearances at Coachella, Lollapalooza, Download Festival, and more, creating a community of fans from all walks of life. They quickly grabbed the attention of the industry, leading to collaborations with Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach and Lzzy Hale of Halestorm. And most recently, the band received praise from fans and critics for their Mongolian rendition of Metallica’s “Sad But True,” which Metallica picked up on and invited them to record ‘Through The Never’ for their Metallica Blacklist album released in 2021 alongside other high-profile guest artists like Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Phoebe Bridgers, J Balvin, St. Vincent, and so many more. The band has also explored eclectic ways to reach audiences with their sound, most notably writing and recording music for EA Games’ Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

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, Paris, Toronto and Sydney.

For information, visit: http://betternoise.com/

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