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November 7, 2022

STEPHEN McCARTHY & CARLA OLSON Today Roll Out Fast-Paced And Fun Video For “WE GOTTA SPLIT THIS TOWN”—New Album Out Friday 11/11

DT: NOVEMBER 7, 2022

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK/SRO PR

STEPHEN McCARTHY & CARLA OLSON
TODAY ROLL OUT FAST-PACED AND FUN VIDEO FOR
“WE GOTTA SPLIT THIS TOWN”
THE SECOND SINGLE FROM THEIR
FIRST-EVER DUET ALBUM

‘NIGHT COMES FALLING’
OUT THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

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STEPHEN McCARTHY (Long Ryders, Jayhawks, Dream Syndicate) and CARLA OLSON (Textones, solo artist, producer) have today (November 7) rolled out the fast-paced and fun video “We Gotta Split This Town.” It’s the second single from their first-ever duet album, NIGHT COMES FALLING, out this Friday, November 11. Watch the “We Gotta Split This Town” video HERE and listen to the single HERE. See quotes below from both artists.

Described as “a true Americana power duo” by Rock and Roll Globe, the two singers, songwriters and guitarists boast lengthy careers that have intersected a few times. NIGHT COMES FALLING brings them together again in exciting ways on this 11-song album of stirring and rocking Americana music (the track listing is below). It is being released via CARLA’s production company Have Harmony, Will Travel, with distribution and marketing by Bob Frank Entertainment via the Orchard. Pre-order the album HERE and read the bio for the album HERE.

The McCARTHY-penned “We Gotta Split This Town” is an urgent and infectious country-rocking duet about, “a wayward couple,” he says, and the expertly edited video blends footage of STEPHEN (shot by Kevin Downs) and CARLA (by Ana Gazzola). It was directed by Tim Roth, who, explains CARLA, “utilized his magical green screen technique to put Stephen and I in the same space at the same time.”

“We Gotta Split This Town” follows the album’s first single, “Night Comes Falling,” a moving song that emerged after a conversation STEPHEN had with CARLA who was having dreams about her former singing partner, Gene Clark of the Byrds. It was on 1987’s classic So Rebellious A Lover, CARLA’s album with Gene, that STEPHEN and CARLA first recorded together when STEPHEN contributed lap steel to “The Drifter” and dobro on “Deportee.”

NIGHT COMES FALLING comes on the heels of McCARTHY and OLSON’s two songs on the 2022 BMG multi-artist album Americana Railroad where they offered a new version of STEPHEN’s “Here Comes That Train Again” as well as Gene Clark’s “I Remember The Railroad.” (CARLA produced seven additional tracks on the album including those by Dave Alvin, Rocky Burnette, Robert Rex Waller Jr. and John York.) NIGHT COMES FALLING is a testament to their individual and combined talents and was recorded at Robbie Krieger’s studio, Horse Latitudes, in Glendale, CA, It was produced by CARLA, STEPHEN and Mikal Reid.

The album’s musician credits are Stephen McCarthy (guitars, pedal steel guitar, mandolin, mellotron), Carla Olson (guitars), Paul Marshall (bass) and drummers Mitch Marine and Benjamin Lecourt. The album’s other players are Skip Edwards (keyboards, plus the string arrangement for “Long Way Back To Seventeen”), Jeff Lewis (flugelhorn on “Broken Lullaby”) and Jesse Owens Wells (fiddle on “I Remember The Railroad”).

QUOTES FROM
STEPHEN McCARTHY AND CARLA OLSON
ABOUT THE “WE GOTTA SPLIT THIS TOWN” SONG AND VIDEO

STEPHEN:

I had an idea about a ne’er-do-well swindler whose luck was running out. A confidence man on the run with his gal who was trying to set him straight. She was in too deep to make a clean break. The story is a conversation between the two co-conspirators.
The song was definitely written as a duet. A couple trying to make sense of their downfall. I think it works well with the melodic dialogue riffing over a driving beat and distorted B3 organ.

I remember showing it to Carla and suggesting that she sing it in a way that showed she had some disgust with my character.

Carla and I were touching on many different genres with this album. Mostly finding the intersection where rock ‘n’ roll and country collide. We had a talented group of musicians that were able to help get these songs off of the page with passion and a great groove.

Writing and recording was very challenging during Covid. We were sending ideas back-and-forth long distance and then refining them the few times we were able to get together before cutting the album.

For the video, we both shot scenes remotely and they were edited by a great director named Tim Roth. He added all of the extra scenes which visually illustrate the story of this wayward couple

CARLA:

Stephen was in Los Angeles for the McCabe’s record release gig for my Have Harmony Will Travel 2 duets album in February 2020. We were performed several songs at the show.

When we got together to work on our songs for the gig, he showed me this idea for “We Gotta Split This Town” (the working title was “Not Tough Enough”).

We were alternating singing to each other and thought it had a pretty cool attitude, so Stephen turned into the story about the couple on the run.

I’m always impressed by the talented director Tim Roth who created the video for the song (he also made the clip for “Night Comes Falling”). He utilized his magical green screen technique to put Stephen and I in the same space at the same time. Not sure how he does it.

The NIGHT COMES FALLING track listing is as follows:

01 We Gotta Split This Town (McCarthy)
02 Night Comes Falling (McCarthy, Olson)
03 Broken Lullaby (McCarthy, Olson)
04 The Bell Hotel Is Burning (George Green, Olson, McCarthy)
05 Brink Of The Blues (McCarthy, Olson)
06 One That Got Away (McCarthy, Olson)
07 Don’t Talk To Strangers (Bob Durand, Ron Elliott)
08 Long Way Back To Seventeen (McCarthy, Olson)
09 Just To Get To You (McCarthy)
10 Timber (Kosta Lazarides)
11 I Remember The Railroad (Gene Clark)

Stephen McCarthy and Carla Olson; Photo credit: Markus Cuff

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November 3, 2022

NOTHING MORE Launch #LOVEMEANS Campaign, Frontman JONNY HAWKINS Shares Video Message + Q&A

DT: NOVEMBER 3, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

3X GRAMMY-NOMINATED ROCK GROUP
NOTHING MORE
LAUNCH
#LOVEMEANS SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
INSPIRED BY
EMOTIONALLY CHARGED SINGLE
“YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT LOVE MEANS”

FRONTMAN JONNY HAWKINS
SHARES TOUCHING VIDEO MESSAGE
ON THE POWERFUL IMPACT MUSIC HAS HAD FOR BOTH THEIR
FANS AND THE BAND THEMSELVES

READ Q&A DISCUSSING INFLUENCE BEHIND NEW ALBUM
‘SPIRITS’
AND ITS ACCOMPANYING META-PERSONALITY
“SPIRITS TEST”

‘SPIRITS’ OUT NOW VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

STREAM/DOWNLOAD HERE | TAKE “SPIRITS TEST” HERE

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3x Grammy-nominated rock outfit NOTHING MORE have launched a social media campaign surrounding their recent single, “YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT LOVE MEANS,” encouraging fans to submit videos sharing what love means to them and tagging the band and song on socials using the hashtag #LOVEMEANS. Those who submit a video will be entered in a raffle to win a signed copy of their new album SPIRITS out now via Better Noise Music. “YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT LOVE MEANS” is about the ups and downs of toxic relationships and how sometimes you just need to break the cycle.

Frontman JONNY HAWKINS shared an emotional video message with followers detailing a recent experience he had on tour meeting a fan who shared his story of how NOTHING MORE’s music saved his life and led him to meeting his partner, who was also impacted by the band’s work. This inspired HAWKINS to start the #LOVEMEANS campaign and inspire others to share their stories of overcoming adversity. Listen to his message here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkRKKxcgaD6/.

Watch “YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT LOVE MEANS” music video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll8aJ5IiEP4

On SPIRITS, NOTHING MORE pairs unapologetically massive anthems, catchy hooks, and progressive music with introspective, philosophical lyrics and thought-provoking emotionalism. HAWKINS elaborates on its concepts and the album’s coinciding meta-personality “SPIRITS TEST” (inspired from Myers-Briggs, Big 5 and the Zodia along with the philosophy of Alan Watts and Carl Jung) in the Q&A below. The result of the test determines your “Spirit Type” which ascertains specific characteristics that are further embellished across the album’s artwork and in their upcoming graphic novel “SPIRITS VOL.1” due in early 2023 via Z2 Comics.

“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.

Take the “SPIRITS TEST” now here: https://spiritstest.com/

DOWNLOAD PHOTO (Credit: Christian Lawrence)

Q&A with JONNY HAWKINS

Nothing More has gained attention from critics and audiences alike for your riveting live performance which sees you appear on stage in body paint while vigorously moving throughout the set and engaging with the crowd. You’ve previously mentioned some of the inspiration for your performance was based on Native American culture. Can you expand further and/or share other factors of your personal life/hobbies have helped you develop your show?

“I have a background in drumming, and I was the original drummer of the band for many years, so that has had a huge influence on not only how I think about the show but even how I move my body. I’m always connected to the rhythm, the beat; naturally my extremities move subconsciously to the drummer in my head. I also did drumline in high school and we performed all over the nation doing really elaborate performance pieces which influenced my desire to always want to do these drum ensemble kind of moments with the entire band. Lastly, I was always interested in martial arts. I wrestled in high school and I do jujitsu and some boxing now. I was always fascinated by the overlap of the warrior spirit or the martial artists and art. There was an overlap at times between those two things and how you would move your body through space and time–and even the body paint that I wear is inspired by primitive cultures that would put on the war paint with intention of getting into a spirit of war or a spirit of battle. In the same way, I like to conjure those energies within myself before the show as I put on my paint and get in the right mindset.”

We’d be remiss to leave out the other stunning element of your live performance, The Scorpion Tail and the Drum Machine. While both are visually engaging elements, can you explain how both were designed and how specifically they impact the band’s sound?

“The Scorpion Tail was designed originally from an idea that I had in the jam room with a wireless MIDI controller that almost looked like a video game controller. I wired Dan and Mark’s guitars through a computer, and I was affecting what they were playing in real time. Just like a DJ effects a prerecorded track, I was playing the effects on their instruments. Daniel, our bass player, decided to weld this monster that I could kind of wrestle with my whole body rather than just pressing buttons with my fingers. We thought it would be more visually compelling and more exciting to perform than something small that you manipulate with your fingers.”

SPIRITS was written during a time of global isolation which caused many to feel weary and anxious for a questionable future and therefore led to a lot of self-reflection. How did you incorporate those themes into the writing process?

“I think a lot of the themes of what’s happening in the world around us just naturally make their way into our writing. It’s not really something that we have to think too hard about–it just naturally flows into our lyric writing and our intention and energy into the song. It’s not as planned out and conscious as you might think. When we’re writing the lyrics, we definitely reflect on them and tweak them based on what’s going on around us and how we want to portray ourselves in the public sphere, but it all just happens naturally.”

“Spirit” has multiple meanings–one is “qualities regarded as forming the definitive or typical elements in the character of a person, nation, or group.” The SPIRITS TEST you designed bases its result on how individuals perceive and react to these elements to determine their “SPIRIT TYPE.” What is your SPIRIT TYPE and what are some of its characteristics? How do you think those results feed into your musicianship or vice versa?

“My spirit type is the Tru type. I think the characteristics of the Tru type are more visionary and that lines up with my role in the band quite perfectly. I think when we take the SPIRITS TEST for each member in the band, it has really made a lot of sense as to why we interact the way we do with each other–everyone’s role, and everyone strengths and weaknesses. I think that it influences my writing very naturally. When writing lyrics, I gravitate towards the particular sounds or chords or the way my voice just emanates naturally. Mark and Dan are the Fuse types which are more on the heart side of the chart whereas I’m a little more on the head side. Our drummer Ben is a Constant and so that makes sense because we’re a little more analytical and destructive in our process. Mark and Dan are a little more heartfelt and creative in the sense that they’re the positive force and Ben and I are a little more the negative force and together they are making a Yin and Yang to our writing process.”

Nothing More’s mission statement is to “reflect, provoke and inspire.” Can you share how SPIRITS reflects, provokes and inspires?

“I think our lyrics are written in a way that we try to say what people have thought and felt that they didn’t quite know how to say themselves a lot of times. That’s the goal in our songwriting and I think with the album ‘SPIRITS,’ it is tapping into a deeper side. It’s a little more esoteric and a little less obvious in regard to the lyrics and the meanings and the messages behind some of the songs. It’s touching on a more subconscious level in people whereas on the songs from our self-titled album, the lyrics were a little more straightforward and you understood them consciously. This one touches on some deeper archetypal and older themes in the human spirit.”

If you had the ability to universally change one thing that would positively impact humanity, what would it be and why?

“I’m going to quote Alan Watts on this one; I think he actually was quoting someone else, but I heard it from him. He said that if everyone could have an organ in their body that was a constant reminder of death that they would live their lives in a way that looked very differently than the way that we tend to live our lives. I thought that was an interesting thought and I think that that might affect humanity for both better and worse. I don’t think it would be just for the better. It would be interesting to see what that would cause people to do and how it might change their behaviors.”

What are three surprising facts people might not know about you?

“‘The Office’ is my favorite TV show of all time. Stepbrothers is my favorite comedy movie of all time, and I love horror films and scary movie nights.”

Are there any particular books or films that have helped shape your sensibility as an artist?

“A book by Alan Watts called ‘The Book’ and then another one of his books called ‘Become Who You Are’–that’s a great one.”

If you were to record a duet with a current artist outside the genre of music for which you’re known, who might that be and which song would you cover and why?

“I’m going to say Carrie Underwood because she’s been a fan of the band and has even come out to one of our shows. I think it would be really interesting to do a duet with a country artist or someone just outside of the box that we’re typically in. If it were a cover song, ‘The World I Know’ by Collective Soul would be a great cover song on acoustic.”

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October 28, 2022

BUTCHER BABIES Deliver Heavy Metal Cover of Saweetie & Doja Cat’s “Best Friend” In New Music Video

DT: OCTOBER 28, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

BUTCHER BABIES
VOCALISTS CARLA HARVEY & HEIDI SHEPHERD
CELEBRATE THEIR FRIENDSHIP
IN HEAVY METAL COVER OF
SAWEETIE FEAT. DOJA CAT’S
“BEST FRIEND”
“OUT TODAY, OCTOBER 28

WATCH MUSIC VIDEO HERE

STREAM/DOWNLOAD HERE

(l-r: Carla Harvey, Heidi Shepherd)

“That my best friend, she a real bad b*tch”

Leading femme fatales CARLA HARVEY and HEIDI SHEPHERD of the Los Angeles-based heavy metal group BUTCHER BABIES celebrate their decade-plus friendship by putting their own heavy metal spin on the hit single “Best Friend,” originally performed by rapper/singers Saweetie and Doja Cat. Alongside its release across digital streaming platforms today, Friday, October 28, BUTCHER BABIES have shared a music video which shows the duo engaging in various activities including donning black metal face paint and partying at a strip club. Watch it streaming below or via the band’s YouTube HERE.

“During the last 15 as Butcher Babies, we have proved that a strong friendship can and will withstand all,” states SHEPHERD. “When I first heard this song by Saweetie & Doja Cat, I knew that we needed to be the ones to bring this into the metal world. With our un-breakable bond, Carla and I just grow stronger each time we play this to a live audience. It’s a true anthem of female power, screaming, ‘we are stronger together.’ I am truly honored to scream this song along my best friend.”

“Nearly fifteen years ago Heidi and I started Butcher Babies as best friends,” says HARVEY. “In a world where women are often pitted against each other, we instead chose to celebrate each other and grow together. The song ‘Best Friend’ is the perfect anthem to describe our relationship; as soon as we heard the Saweetie and Doja Cat original, we knew we were the only band that could cover it…it was written for us!”

Guitarist HENRY FLURY adds: “It was difficult to figure out how to approach covering this song. So, I told Heidi to get on the mic and just go for it. When I heard how ferocious it was, the riff just came to me. We had the song done in about 10 minutes.”

Stream/download “Best Friend” now at https://bfan.link/butcher-babies-best-friend

Claiming their spot as metal icons, BUTCHER BABIES have been crushing stages worldwide with their vicious live performance and explosive energy for nearly 15 blistering years. Their stage presence is a hypnotic spectacle that leaves audiences hungry for more as displayed on previous tours alongside acts such as Megadeth, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Five Finger Death Punch, Danzig, In This Moment, Hollywood Undead, Cradle of Filth and Black Label Society, as well as on music festivals including Mayhem, Download (UK), Hellfest (France), Knotfest (US & Japan), Wacken (Germany), Soundwave (AUS), Hell and Heaven (Mexico), Rock on The Range, Carolina Rebellion, Louder Than Life, Aftershock, Welcome to Rockville and more. BUTCHER BABIES are currently on the last leg of their European tour supporting Swedish metal outfit Amaranthe alongside Germany’s Beyond The Black which ends in Stockholm, SE on November 12.

With three albums and two EPs under their belt, including their latest full length 2017 release LILITH which debuted at #1 on iTunes Metal charts and #7 on iTunes Rock charts, BUTCHER BABIES juxtapose brutal, aggressive riffs with beautiful melodies that wail with emotional redemption. The group–vocalist HEIDI SHEPHERD and CARLA HARVEY, guitarist HENRY FLURY and drummer CHASE BRICKENDEN–are set to release their fourth album in 2023 which reflects their growth as a band over the past decade. Stay tuned for further news in the coming months.

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October 27, 2022

Indie/Alt Rock Group LOUDEN SWAIN–fronted by actor Rob Benedict (‘Supernatural,’ ‘Lucifer’)– Reveal Single/Video “There’s The Rub”

DT: OCTOBER 27, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

INDIE/ALTERNATIVE ROCKERS
LOUDEN SWAIN
–FRONTED BY ACTOR ROB BENEDICT—
DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE
“THERE’S THE RUB”
FROM TENTH STUDIO ALBUM
‘FEELINGS AND SUCH’
DUE NOVEMBER 11

BAND TO PERFORM ENTIRE ALBUM AT INTIMATE LOS ANGELES RECORD RELEASE SHOW
THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
CELEBRATING 25^TH ANNIVERSARY

ANNOUNCE UPCOMING SHOWS THROUGHOUT 2023 ACROSS COUNTRY ALONGSIDE ‘SUPERNATURAL’ CONVENTIONS INCLUDING12/19 NASHVILLE GIG WITH RADIO COMPANY

(l-r: Michael Borja, Rob Benedict, Billy Moran, Stephen Norton)
Credit: Jason Manns

“But there’s the rub isn’t it classic?
You really want to Save your soul For us
Isn’t it fantastic
You never wanna pay the toll
You only want to rock ‘n’ roll”

Los Angeles-based indie/alternative rock & roll group LOUDEN SWAIN will release their tenth studio album FEELINGS AND SUCH on November 11. The band, fronted by actor/musician ROB BENEDICT (“Supernatural,” “Lucifer,” “Felicity”), combine rock & roll swagger and melodic jangle with emotive, electrifying songs about pushing past challenges and turning one’s struggles into salvation. LOUDEN SWAIN have today shared the new single “There’s The Rub” with a charismatic, feel-good music video starring BENEDICT’s “Supernatural” co-star Kim Rhodes and directed by co-founder/bassist MICHAEL BORJA.

Premiered via PopMatters yesterday (10/26) who described the song as an “energized indie rock cut” with “infectious energy,” the band share the song’s meaning stating: “‘There’s The Rub’ is about the dance of addiction when you think your best days are behind you.” You can view the “There’s The Rub” music video at the bottom of the page or streaming on YouTube HERE.

Rounded out by drummer STEPHEN NORTON and guitarist BILLY MORAN, LOUDEN SWAIN will host a special, intimate record release show in North Hollywood this Saturday, October 29 where they’ll perform FEELINGS AND SUCH in its entirety along with fan-favorites from their previous discography. Tickets are on sale now HERE along with option for a VIP upgrade which includes a pre-show meet & greet, exclusive VIP lanyard and signed show poster.

LOUDEN SWAIN have additional shows lined up throughout 2023 in conjunction with Supernatural conventions across the country. During the three-day conventions, they perform throughout the day’s panels as the house band and on the second night perform a headlining show open to convention attendees and general public featuring original music and sometimes guest appearances from the convention’s guests. LOUDEN SWAIN were also recently added as the opening act for Radio Company (fronted by actor Jensen Ackles) at their first-ever show in Nashville on December 19. Full dates can be found below.

Co-produced by LOUDEN SWAIN and longtime collaborator Zackary Darling (The Temptations, John Waite), FEELINGS AND SUCH is an album rooted in trials and triumphs, whipped into shape by a band of rock & roll lifers who’ve had plenty of experience with both. BENEDICT had gone through a divorce, BORJA had recently lost his father, NORTON was battling colon cancer and everyone’s lives had been altered by the pandemic. Yet LOUDEN SWAIN continued to look on the bright side during those moments of darkness and doubt and recorded the finest record of their 25-year career.

Pre-save FEELINGS AND SUCH on your preferred digital platform HERE. CD pre-orders placed before November 5 will be autographed by the band (while supplies last), get your copy at: https://louden-swain.myshopify.com/collections/music/products/cd-feelings-and-such-louden-swain

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FEELINGS AND SUCH Track Listing:
1. Wine And Roses
2. Guilty One
3. Gimme Some
4. Bring It In
5. Bottle You Up
6. Next To The Light
7. There’s The Rub
8. Crystal Ball
9. Bonafide
10. King Of Silverlake
11. Every Little Thing
12. One Of Those Things
13. Sleepyhead

LOUDEN SWAIN – “There’s The Rub” Official Music Video

LOUDEN SWAIN TOUR DATES:
10/29 Los Angeles, CA – The Woodshed Studio
11/12 Phoenix, AZ – Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel*
12/17 Nashville, TN – Grand Hyatt Nashville*
12/19 Nashville, TN – Analog #
1/14 Las Vegas, NV – The Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino*
2/4 Dallas, TX – Plano Event Center*
3/4 Atlanta, GA – Sheraton Atlanta Hotel*
4/1 New Orleans, LA – Ernest N. Morial Convention Center*
4/15 East Brunswick, NJ – Hilton East Brunswick*
6/3 Chicago, IL – Donald E. Stephens Convention Center*
7/8 San Francisco, CA – Hyatt Regency SFO*
8/19 Charlotte, NC – Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord*
9/9 Minneapolis, MN – Hyatt Regency Minneapolis*
11/4 Jacksonville, FL – Hyatt Regency Jacksonville (Riverfront)*
11/18 Honolulu, HI – Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort*
*denotes “Saturday Night Special” show
# with Radio Company

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October 26, 2022

Kansas City, MO singer, songwriter and guitarist IVORY BLUE Today Releases New Single And Video “Starlit Love Child” From Their Forthcoming 2023 Album

DATE: OCTOBER 26, 2022

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER, SRO PR

Photo credit: Andrew Van Lue

IVORY BLUE
TODAY (OCTOBER 26) RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO
“STARLIT LOVE CHILD” VIA DARK SPARK MUSIC
KANSAS CITY, MO SINGER, SONGWRITER AND GUITARIST’S
NEW TRACK IS FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING 2023 ALBUM

IVORY BLUE today (Oct 26) excitingly come forward with their new single and video “Starlit Love Child” via Dark Spark Music (owned and operated by veteran rock manager Vicky Hamilton). Written by the Kansas City, MO singer, songwriter and guitarist, the song is a passionate fusion of full-bodied rock and alluring pop hooks, with a potent and socially relevant chorus about personal freedom: “This is your choice/Be alive be a warrior/This is your voice/Be defined be a noisemaker.” Watch the video here.

The multi-instrumentalist confessed vagabond’s “Starlit Love Child” will officially be released this Friday, October 28 to all streaming platforms and will appear on their upcoming album out in 2023 (exact release date, TBA). The video, directed Ridge Beck of Ridge Films, was premiered yesterday (Oct 25) by Vents Magazine.

Says IVORY BLUE: “I just want people to leave the video with an understanding of the forces that govern our lives. I wanted the idea to come across that the character uses magic and similar divining methods to find answers in their own personal way. The song has vibes that coincide with the Halloween season.” See a Q&A below with IVORY BLUE about the track and video.

The 1^st place winner of Next2Rock 2017 (a nationwide talent search with over 1800 artists/bands who applied to find fresh and promising rock artists) and artist dedicated to breaking down barriers and defying staid conventions was inspired to write “Starlit Love Child” based on a friend’s use of ubiquitous divining methods such as Ouija boards, crystal balls, tarot cards and the persistence to find answers for things gone wrong while using any means necessary to discover new truths that are out in this world to better their life.

IVORY BLUE started writing music at a very young age, creating their unique alt-rock sound, using a tape recorder to superimpose sounds that added to a song production. After starting performances in coffee shops and small venues, they immediately captured the hearts of young and old with ingeniously composed songs and powerful lyrics and began refining their performance style, using digital looping pedals to stack harmonies and guitar parts live on stage, giving their solo shows the feel of a full band. In 2011, IVORY BLUE settled in Kansas City, MO and quickly began attracting an intense regional following for their strong vocals and incisive, deeply personal lyrics. On July 29^th, 2022, and after studying the craft of recording and self- producing, this amazing singer-songwriter with a passionate love for everyone struggling through life released their first full length album Compound Love following with their single “Red Light” and now “Starlit Love Child.”

Q&A with IVORY BLUE ABOUT
“STARLIT LOVE CHILD”

Congratulations on “Starlit Love Child.” Musically, it comes on so strong with its signature riff–the same way classic rock songs like Bowie’s “Rebel Rebel” and T. Rex’s “20th Century Boy” hit hard. And then there’s the super melodic modern pop feel. Can you talk about the song–its sound, the arrangement, and the experience of recording it?

IVORY BLUE: The song is a walk through life. It’s about all the experiences we face along the way while asking the ultimate question, “what does all of this really mean?” I wanted an anthem of sorts where the person in the song is looking for those answers while also going through the typical “walks of life.”

The arrangement is just straight rock guitars with a pop vibe and melodic vocal. I wanted synthesizers in it as well to cut through the “noise” of all the distortion but ended up distorting the synth as well. It just sounded good in my opinion and gave it that edge I was looking for.

The general idea formed pretty quickly. I just had a melody and sang it in Cubase and the rest kind of came together pretty naturally. It didn’t take any time at all to create the whole vibe of the song and find its hook. It took a few days to record the final parts but that’s because I always block out my vocals for one day and guitar for another day.

I always write out the drums with samples and midi to get the idea across that I want for the song. I emailed Lester Estelle (drummer for Kelly Clarkson) and he puts his spin on it and makes it so much better. He does this from his own studio and I always love what he comes up with.

I then have a bassist (Craig Kew) come in and play the bass part that I write for the demo with my Explorer bass. He makes the part better and uses his fingers, while I generally use a pick. It gives the part a real feel and is perfect for the song. I love working with him too.

The song has many standout lyrics, particularly these: “This is your choice/Be alive be a warrior/This is your voice/Be defined be a noisemaker.” It sounds like you’re singing about your own life and also offering a message of positive resistance and hope for others who feel like outcasts. What was your mindset when you wrote it? And what was it like to step into the vocal booth and deliver your performance?

IVORY BLUE: The song is an anthem of sorts. I wanted to show someone going through life. I used ideas that make someone a good person such as standing up for what you believe in and being loud and outspoken about your passions. The vibe of the song is to take those ideas and then have the person in the song look for answers (in this case using divining methods) and find the answer they are searching for in whatever way they can.

In the studio I really just wanted to channel the passion I had for music and use it to make this song’s performance the best it could be. I just heard the lyrics in my head and delivered them the best I could.

How do you think living in Kansas City, MO affects your outlook on the world?

IVORY BLUE: Being in KC has been a turning point for my life. I started in Washington, Indiana where there is no music scene, or at least there wasn’t when I was there over ten years ago. I played a small coffee shop on Main Street.

Since moving to KC I’ve experienced lots of things. One of them being that there is a possibility that my music can reach more people. Also, I see the possibility of growing as an artist ’cause my team and I are always pushing me to be better, to climb to the highest level I can.

With that said I feel that being in a much bigger city would reach my audience in a more organic way. Hopefully I can achieve that goal.

What is the general theme for the video? What would you like people to take away from it?

IVORY BLUE: I just want people to leave the video with an understanding of the forces that govern our lives. I wanted the idea to come across that the character uses magic and similar divining methods to find answers in their own personal way.

The song has vibes that coincide with the Halloween season so we felt outside shots of me in dark clothing would work best with it. The pieces that have me in them, my manager Klaartje Van Lue took on her property around her home. We live out in the country and have some wooded areas that really bring the right vibe to the video clips. Everything that we didn’t film, Ridge Beck (the video director) added..

Do you have an album planned for 2023 and might there be live shows to support it?

IVORY BLUE: Yes, there will be an album for 2023 with a tour following the release of it.

Live shows will always happen. I love the energy of a live audience and feel so good when I play in front of a live crowd. I’m always looking to try new things as well so be on the lookout for unique things in the future of IVORY BLUE.

Photo credit: Andrew Van Lue

Learn more about IVORY BLUE:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ivorybluemusic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IVORYBLUEMUSIC
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivryblue/?hl=en

For press inquiries, please contact SRO PR:

Marcee Rondan: marcee@sropr.com
Mitch Schneider: mschneider@sropr.com

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October 24, 2022

The Moody Blues’ JOHN LODGE Announces 2023 Tour ‘Performs Days Of Future Passed’

DT: OCTOBER 24, 2022

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK/SRO PR

THE MOODY BLUES’ JOHN LODGE
ANNOUNCES 2023 TOUR

‘PERFORMS DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED’THE VOCALIST, SONGWRITER AND BASS PLAYER
OF THE MOODY BLUES WILL PLAY
THE ICONIC ALBUM ‘DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED’
IN ITS ENTIRETY
PLUS A SELECTION OF CLASSIC HITS

TOUR TO LAUNCH
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 IN LEXINGTON, MA

‘If you love The Moody Blues music, then you really need to checkout John live. He and the band put on a great show!’—Beneath a Desert Sky

John Lodge; Photo credit: Frank Piercy

JOHN LODGE, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, will bring his new show “Performs Days of Future Passed” to America. JOHN, together with his 10,000 Light Years Band, will perform The Moody Blues’ iconic Days of Future Passed album in its entirety, with a special recording by the late Graeme Edge and performances by Jon Davison of YES. The show will also feature a set of the pioneering classic hits “Ride My See-Saw,” “I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band),” “Isn’t Life Strange,” “Legend of a Mind” and “Nights in White Satin” in what promises to be a truly spectacular evening. Below are the tour dates and JOHN’s quotes about the show. For tickets, VIP packages –which include a great seat, a personalized video message from John and exclusive merchandise, and more–please visit: https://johnlodge.com/tour.

On November 10, 2022, Days of Future Passed will celebrate its 55^th Anniversary, and JOHN wanted to do something special to celebrate the album. The Moodies had embarked on a US tour in 2017 to celebrate the 50^th, but regrettably stopped touring shortly after, and then, very sadly, Graeme Edge passed away in 2021. However, shortly before his passing, John and Graeme met and spent some special time together, and at that meeting Graeme told John how he hoped John would continue on with the music and keep the Moody Blues’ music alive.

JOHN returned home and realised that what he really wanted to do was revisit this iconic album, honor his lost friends Ray Thomas and Graeme Edge, and his other bandmates Justin Hayward and Mike Pinder, but also reimagine it for today. How would he do it differently? Graeme had already recorded a special version of “Late Lament” for John, and John’s great friend (and future son-in-law) Jon Davison (of YES) had recorded “Nights in White Satin” for him, and so the stage was set; John went into the studio and began work with his Musical Director, Alan Hewitt, on both a new show and a new album, details of which are TBA.

The new show, based around the simple tale of “a day in the life of an everyday man,” will highlight all that made Days of Future Passed the ground-breaking album that it was–arguably the start of Progressive Rock. It retains the core emotion of the original album and recreates its incredible orchestration, but at the same time it also brings in a modern feel thanks to the great strides in modern fidelity, and the maturity that comes with the passing of the years. Listen to “Nights in White Satin,” “Tuesday Afternoon,” “Peak Hour,” and more fill the room, and you’ll be taken back to 1967, but at the same time, you’ll hear what John has brought to this new version in his vocals, bass and harmonies, and how he sees the album 55 years later. In its own way, it can also be said to be a reflection of John’s own life.

The electrifying show will also feature a selection of JOHN’s classic self-written hits, including the above-mentioned “Ride My See-Saw,” “Isn’t Life Strange,” and “I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band).” The latter two were hit singles on the Moody Blues’ album Seventh Sojourn which spent 5 weeks at Number 1 on Billboard and is currently celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Come and be taken back to the Moody Blues’ shows of the past, featuring JOHN LODGE, and including tributes to all his bandmates.

Joining JOHN on stage is his 10,000 Light Years Band, long term collaborator Alan Hewitt (Music Director and Keyboards) and Billy Ashbaugh (Drums) from the Moody Blues touring band, together with Duffy King (Guitars) and Jason Charboneau (Cello). Jon Davison of YES will also be joining them for his special renditions of “Nights in White Satin” and “Tuesday Afternoon” plus the magical voice of Graeme Edge will be heard via a special recording.

“November 2022 sees me looking back 55 years to that week in 1967,” says JOHN LODGE. “As I said at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Graeme, Mike, Ray, Justin, and I, together with Tony, went into a studio, and seven days later we came out with an album that changed our lives forever.” He adds: “I’m sorry that the Moodies are no longer touring, and I miss my friends Ray and Graeme deeply, but as I looked back to the past, I realised that I also wanted to look forwards to the Future. My hope is that in this show, and album, you will get to revisit 1967, but at the same time, see how this album has grown with me, and with you. Thank to you the 10,000 Light Years Band, Jon Davison and, of course, Graeme, for their belief in this project and helping bring my vision to life. And thank you to all the fans for Keeping the Faith.”

Here are the tour dates for JOHN LODGE’s “Performs Days of Future Passed”:

Saturday, February 18–Cary Hall, Lexington, MA
Sunday, February 19–Flying Monkey, Plymouth, NH
Tuesday, February 21–TBC
Wednesday, February 22–The Warehouse, Fairfield, CT
Friday, February 24–The Cabot, Beverly, MA
Saturday, February 25–Infinity Hall, Hartford, CT
Sunday, February 26–Jane Pickens Theatre, Newport, RI
Tuesday, February 28–Patchogue Theatre, Patchogue, NY
Wednesday, March 1–Sony Hall, New York. NY
Friday, March 3–Newton Theatre, Newton, NJ
Saturday, March 4–Keswick Theater, Glenside, PA
Monday, March 6–Sandler Center, Virginia Beach, VA
Tuesday, March 7–Rams Head On Stage, Annapolis, MD
Thursday, March 9–Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, GA
Friday, March 10–Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, Ponte Verde, FL
Saturday, March 11–The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, FL
Tuesday, March 14–Capitol Theatre, Clearwater, FL
Wednesday, March 15–Amaturo Theater, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Thursday, March 16–Rock and Romance Cruise

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ABOUT JOHN LODGE:

John Lodge is bass guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the iconic Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2018 inductees, The Moody Blues. Songwriter of such mega Moody Blues hits from “Ride My See-Saw,” to “I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock and Roll Band),” “Isn’t Life Strange” and many more. Lodge has been performing and recording with The Moody Blues for more than five decades, selling in excess of 70 million albums, as well as releasing his three solo albums ‘Natural Avenue’, ’10,000 Light Years Ago’ and ‘B Yond’. Lodge has been voted one of the “10 most influential bass players on the planet,” and has been the recipient of many awards, including ASCAP (American Society of Composers and Publishers), an Ivor Novello Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award from Prog Magazine, to name just a few.

For further information about John Lodge:

https://www.johnlodge.com/
https://www.facebook.com/johnlodgemusic/
https://twitter.com/johnlodgemusic
https://www.instagram.com/johnlodgemusic/
https://www.youtube.com/c/johnlodgemusic

For press inquiries about JOHN LODGE, contact SRO PR:

Mitch Schneider (National), mschneider@sropr.com
Andrea Faulk (Tour), afaulk@sropr.com

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October 21, 2022

‘THE RETALIATORS ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SCORE’ Composed By Emmy-Winning Duo KYLE DIXON & MICHAEL STEIN (‘STRANGER THINGS’) Out Today, October 21 Alongside Film’s Release Across VOD Platforms

DT: OCTOBER 21, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

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BETTER NOISE FILMS + BETTER NOISE MUSIC
RELEASE
‘THE RETALIATORS ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SCORE’
COMPOSED BY EMMY-WINNING DUO
KYLE DIXON & MICHAEL STEIN (‘STRANGER THINGS’)
TODAY, OCTOBER 21

WATCH VIDEO VISUALIZERS FOR THE SCORE FEATURING CLIPS
FROM THE FILM HERE

REVENGE HORROR THRILLER
‘THE RETALIATORS’ AVAILABLE NOW
ACROSS ALL VOD PLATFORMS
RENT/DOWNLOAD IT NOW HERE

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(THE RETALIATORS ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SCORE Artwork;
Download Artwork HERE)

BETTER NOISE FILMS’ revenge-driven horror thriller THE RETALIATORS—starring MICHAEL LOMBARDI (FX’s ‘Rescue Me,’ ‘The Deuce’) and MARC MENCHACA (‘Ozark,’ ‘Black Mirror’) alongside chart-topping rock artists TOMMY LEE (MÖTLEY CRÜE), SPENCER CHARNAS (ICE NINE KILLS), IVAN MOODY and ZOLTAN BATHORY (FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH) and JACOBY SHADDIX (PAPA ROACH)–debuted in over 1,000 cinemas worldwide on September 14. Its hard-hitting official soundtrack followed on September 16 via BETTER NOISE MUSIC which features tracks from the above artists in addition to songs from a “who’s-who” of modern active rock artists including NOTHING MORE, THE HU, ASKING ALEXANDRIA, ESCAPE THE FATE, EVA UNDER FIRE, CORY MARKS, HYRO THE HERO, CLASSLESS ACT and more.

Today, October 21, BETTER NOISE FILMS and BETTER NOISE MUSIC have released THE RETALIATORS OFFICIAL MOTION PICTURE SCORE which was composed by Emmy-winning composers KYLE DIXON and MICHAEL STEIN (“Stranger Things”). It consists of 28 originally composed tracks including the foreboding single “Cops Are Here” which was included as a bonus track on THE RETALIATORS OFFICIAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK and highlighted in a music video directed by LOMBARDI featuring narration to scenes from the film seen HERE.

“This was a fun and easy collaboration with the team on THE RETALIATORS,” shared DIXON and STEIN collectively. “We’re happy to get more of our composing work out there.”

Stream/download THE RETALIATORS ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SCORE now at https://theretaliators.ffm.to/score. Check out the below video visualizer playlist highlighting select music from the score paired with scenes from THE RETALIATORS directly on YouTube HERE.

THE RETALIATORS is available for rent or download across all video on demand platforms. Based on the real-life story of an upstanding pastor who uncovers a dark and twisted underworld as he searches for answers surrounding his daughter’s brutal murder. the film’s main message asks viewers, “If you could have a minute alone with the person who killed your loved one…would you take it?” Watch THE RETALIATORS on your preferred streaming platform HERE and share your answer online using the hashtag #TheRetaliators.

Listen to The Retaliators Feature Album Part 3 HERE. For more playlists, see here:

Watch The Retaliators visualizers at the links below:

For more details on THE RETALIATORS, THE RETALIATORS ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK and THE RETALIATORS ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SCORE, please visit:
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October 20, 2022

Details Revealed For OZZY OSBOURNE’S ‘Patient Number 9’ Album Theme Via Accompanying Todd McFarlane Comic Book

DATE: OCTOBER 20, 2022

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

DETAILS REVEALED FOR
OZZY OSBOURNE’S
‘PATIENT NUMBER 9’ ALBUM THEME
VIA ACCOMPANYING COMIC BOOK

To learn about what inspired the theme for OZZY OSBOURNE’s PATIENT NUMBER 9 album, look no further than the 26-page comic book available solely in some limited-edition album packages. Featuring a story by Todd McFarlane and illustrations by Jonathan Glapion (the beautiful haunting interior pages were painted by Glapion with a striking cover provided by McFarlane), the comic book was initially available only in record stores and online. The story tells how OSBOURNE is trapped in an asylum with no way out, he’s tortured by the doctors, abused by the patients, and hunted by a horrific creature born from his shattered mind. The comic book serves as the prequel to the McFarlane-directed video for the album’s first single and title track” Patient Number 9.” The Limited Edition CD + Comic Book bundle is now being sold at more than 600 comic book stores throughout North America (click here to find a local store).

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PATIENT NUMBER 9–released September 9 and marking OZZY’s 13^th solo studio album–triumphantly sets new career highs for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter. The critically acclaimed album has topped his previous chart entries with record-breaking numbers around the world. In the U.S., the album debuted at #1 on multiple charts: Top Album Sales (Ozzy’s first #1 ever on this chart), Top Current Album Sales (another first), Top Rock & Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums, Top Hard Rock Albums, Top Vinyl Albums and Tastemaker Albums charts; and at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart. Globally, the album charted at #1 in Canada (OZZY’s first-ever #1 there); career high #2 entries in the UK, Australia, Finland and Italy; #6 in the Netherlands and New Zealand; #8 in Belgium; and #14 France. Other highlights include #2 Austria, Germany and Sweden; #3 in Switzerland; and #4 in Norway.

Working with producer Andrew Watt for the second time, OZZY welcomed a dynamic A-list featured guests on the album. For the first time ever, Black Sabbath co-founder, guitarist, and riff-master Tony Iommi appears on an OZZY solo album. The record also boasts guitarists Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, and longstanding righthand man and six-string beast Zakk Wylde who plays on the majority of the tracks. For the bulk of the album, Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers held down drums, while the late Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters appears on three songs. Old friend and one-time OZZY band member Robert Trujillo of Metallica plays bass on most of the album’s tracks, with Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses and Chris Chaney supplying bass on a few songs.

Here’s some international critical feedback for PATIENT NUMBER 9. Click here to read more.

“It’s a This Is Your Life collection of the artists who influenced, played with, and were inspired by Osbourne, and, even with all the star power, it never feels like anything other than an Ozzy Osbourne album…an album that rocks harder than Ordinary Man without losing sight of Osbourne’s love of melody.”
ROLLING STONE

“Ozzy Osbourne Is a Bright Light on Star-Studded Album Patient Number 9…”
CONSEQUENCE

“Through it all, Osbourne sounds full of life…Patient Number 9 is a more focused work…there was speculation around Ordinary Man’s release that it could be Osbourne’s final album. Patient Number 9 proves that theory wrong. Don’t count him out just yet.”
ULTIMATE CLASSIC ROCK

“A new Ozzy Osbourne album still feels like a major event…When Ozzy speaks, the world still listens. Patient Number 9 also happens to be Osbourne’s best album in years…The all-star supporting cast doesn’t outshine Ozzy, who sounds terrific…”
STEREOGUM

“The songs are tightly written…also finely balanced, the choruses big and bold enough to attract attention but not overshadow the main attraction’s essential essence.”
The Guardian UK
⭐⭐⭐⭐

“…it’s a fizzing piece of hard-rock magic.”
NME UK
⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Patient Number 9: a defiantly bravura set of melodic metal on which the 73-year-old genuinely sounds as though he’s having the time of his life.”
Telegraph UK
⭐⭐⭐⭐

“…a massive celebration of life and friendship and the magic power of music.”
Kerrang! UK
⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Ozzy still has a lot to say, and his voice sounds heartbreakingly beautiful”
De Volkskrant Netherlands
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“The Prince of Darkness rides again on ‘Patient Number 9’, and it’s a regal adventure from start to finish courtesy of a once-in-a-lifetime talent (and some prodigious friends).”
The Soundcheck Australia

“This truly is a brilliant album.”
Everblack Media Australia

“Headline: Ozzy still got it. There is only one prince of darkness, and he is immortal…The world’s strongest metal-voice is back with his 13^th solo album…The album is one of the most heartfelt albums the metal legend has ever put out…The legend Ozzy Osbourne does not need to prove his rightful place anymore.”
Stavanger Aftenblad Norway
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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October 20, 2022

OZZY OSBOURNE ‘PATIENT NUMBER 9’ CRITICAL FEEDBACK

OZZY OSBOURNE
‘PATIENT NUMBER 9’
CRITICAL FEEDBACK

U.S. HIGHLIGHTS

“It’s a This Is Your Life collection of the artists who influenced, played with, and were inspired by Osbourne, and, even with all the star power, it never feels like anything other than an Ozzy Osbourne album…an album that rocks harder than Ordinary Man without losing sight of Osbourne’s love of melody.”
—ROLLING STONE, 9-10-22

“Ozzy Osbourne Is a Bright Light on Star-Studded Album Patient Number 9…”
—CONSEQUENCE, 9-9-22

“Patient Number 9 is fully a hard-rock and metal record…whether he gets back onstage or in a studio (and as his slowly improving health allows), this heavy-metal patient only sounds recharged…”
—REVOLVER, 9-9-22

“… a solid new solo album, Patient Number 9, packed with cameos from some of the greatest guitarists in rock, like Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Mike McCready, Zakk Wylde, and his old Sabbath cohort Tony Iommi…Osbourne has a great record to promote.”
—PASTE MAGAZINE, 9/19/22

“Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer Ozzy Osbourne is still going strong.”
—JAMBASE, 9/9/22

“There’s so much going on here. You’re getting reunions with old collaborators (Zakk Wylde, Robert Trujillo, and Tony Iommi), some new collaborators (Jeff Beck, Mike McCready, and more), it’s got Ozzy on harmonica for a song (at least?), and his strange sense of humor and darkness…it’s a solid Ozzy record. Andrew Watt knows really how to get Ozzy to be Ozzy.”
—METAL INJECTION, 9/9/22

“Against all odds, Ozzy Osbourne’s 2020s output has been as strong if not stronger than the vast majority of his multi-decade discography. His 12th studio solo album, 2020’s Ordinary Man, sounded rejuvenated and inspired, with its moments of hard-hitting, Sabbath-echoing greatness… ‘Patient Number 9,’ arrives just two relatively short years after its predecessor and carries a similar crackle of reactivated excitement…Ozzy’s sound has always included a fine-tuned balance of powerhouse riffing and hooks derived from the more sinister reaches of pop, and that formula continues here… Patient Number 9 gets into more involved song structures and riskier production moves…Ozzy sounds hypercharged throughout Patient Number 9, continuing the unlikely late-in-the-game comeback he began on Ordinary Man, and besting that album by taking more chances.”
—ALLMUSIC.COM, 9/9/22

“The jaw-dropping array of music legends who lent their services to this album make Patient Number 9 a very entertaining listen, one in which Osbourne sounds as resilient and vocally powerful as always — a powerful reminder that even at 73, he can still rock as hard as anyone out there. Give it a listen.”
—ROCK CELLAR MAGAZINE, 9/9/22

“No one can question the resiliency of the Prince of Darkness. Despite ongoing health concerns and an understanding from the legendary rocker and fans alike that any day could be his last, Ozzy Osbourne presses on…The tracks on Patient Number 9 are well-written, well-arranged and well-performed—and right in line with what fans have come to expect from the heavy metal hero.”
—RIFF MAGAZINE, 9/9/22 (8/10)

“Genuinely one of the strongest albums Ozzy has released in years, Patient Number 9 might be weighted somewhat more towards the slower, power ballad side of things but when it gets going, it rocks like a motherfucker. The vocals are strong and vibrant, and if that’s due in part to studio tinkering then who cares? Ozzy earned the right to do whatever the hell he wants a long time ago, and most importantly, it sounds fucking great.”
—GHOST CULT MAGAZINE, 9/9/22 (8/10)

“Patient Number 9, also filled with big names, proves the Black Sabbath frontman is still very much in the game…altogether, Patient Number 9 is a gallant effort, brimming with energy and spirit. It perfectly captures the singer’s unique and stirring vocals, leading the charge over a mostly heavy soundtrack full of heart and passion. Perhaps more than anything, it finds Ozzy Osbourne untarnished by the wear and tear of his age and rockstar lifestyle — and far, far away from the finish line.”
— VINTAGEROCK.COM, 9/9/22

“The most important British person of all time besides Tony Iommi releases his latest album, Patient Number 9, with a slew of guest appearances. It’s his best record since 2007’s No More Tears, thanks in part to the strong choices in guest features.”
—METALSUCKS, 9/9/22

“After all these years, Osbourne proves that he deserves not only the accolades but more so the adulation for his music. Patient Number 9 is another golden ring on his finger. The man may have been slowed down by his life’s challenges; but as an artist, his music is earthly eternal. All this said, Ozzy Osbourne is really alive and well, still rocking menacingly to his heart’s content. That is why Cryptic Rock gives Patient Number 9, 4 out of 5 stars.”
—CRYPTIC ROCK, 9/18/22

INTERNATIONAL PRAISE

“This is a swashbuckling return.”
Daily Mail UK
⭐⭐⭐⭐

“…it’s a fizzing piece of hard-rock magic.”
NME UK
⭐⭐⭐⭐

“He’s doing the very things that first made him such an appealing Rock villain.”
The Times UK
⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Patient Number 9: a defiantly bravura set of melodic metal on which the 73-year-old genuinely sounds as though he’s having the time of his life.”
Telegraph UK
⭐⭐⭐⭐

“…in favour of a darker, heavier, more nuanced strain of epic metal, Ozzy has conjured some of his strongest material in decades.”
Metal Hammer UK
⭐⭐⭐⭐

“…a massive celebration of life and friendship and the magic power of music.”
Kerrang! UK
⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This one is a star-studded affair.”
Rolling Stone UK

“‘Patient Number 9’ needs to be in every hard rock collection.”
Arrow Lords of Metal Netherlands
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Ozzy still has a lot to say, and his voice sounds heartbreakingly beautiful”
De Volkskrant Netherlands
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Patient Number 9’ is a solid reminder that this legend is not going anywhere anytime soon.”
Spotlight Report Australia
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

“… the album delivers what you would expect from Ozzy, he does storytelling very well and he does it in a personal way that gives the listener insight into the man, the legend.”
Metal-Roos Australia
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“This truly is a brilliant album.”
Everblack Media Australia

“This album delivers the ‘Prince Of Darkness’ back to his throne.”
HiFi Way Australia

“This album is 61 minutes of pure Ozzy bloody Osbourne, long time fans have got so much familiarity to enjoy, new fans have got a smorgasbord of killer intros to just what makes the Prince of Darkness such a God amongst men.”
Hear2Zen Australia

“Headline: Ozzy Osbourne tricks death! Ozzy doesn’t do rock’n’roll halfway…Well done and balanced album…Ozzy shows that he still is has a God given ability to make easy but efficient melodies.”
Dagbladet Norway
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“No enigma in the music world is bigger than John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne…This album comes in to take my personal number #1 Ozzy solo-album of all time…There is something a little scary to listen to new albums by the best from the past, but it’s such a relief that after playing this album once that I’m looking forward to playing it again, and that is not a given for any recording artist out there.”
Norway Rock Magazine
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

“Ozzy Osbourne gathers some of the best musicians of the rock planet on a hard-rocking, but also very melodic album. Another milestone in his discography!”
CLASSIC ROCK Magazine Germany

“Ozzy‘s new album fulfills the high expectations. A masterpiece!”
BREAK OUT Magazine Germany

“There hasn‘t been a stronger Ozzy Osbourne album since OZZMOSIS. PATIENT NUMBER 9 manages to impress with an armada of great musicians!”
ROCKS Magazine Germany

“PATIENT NUMBER 9 is heavy, it is hard, it is historic – everything that you can expect from an Ozzy Osbourne album, and perhaps more.”
MUSIX Magazine Germany

October 20, 2022

ZONA MUSIC FESTIVAL Announce Daily Band Lineups, Adds 15 New Acts & Fourth Stage; Single Day Tickets On Sale Tomorrow, 10/20 at 10 AM PT

DT: OCTOBER 20, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH / SRO PR

ZONA MUSIC FESTIVAL
ANNOUNCE DAILY BAND LINEUPS;
ADD 15 NEW ACTS INCLUDING PHANTOM PLANET
& ANNOUNCE FOURTH STAGE

SINGLE DAY TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW,
FRIDAY, 10/21 AT 10:00 AM PT

INAUGURAL FESTIVAL TO TAKE PLACE
DECEMBER 3 & 4 @ MARGARET T. HANCE PARK, PHOENIX

FEATURING HEADLINERS
BEACH HOUSE, PORTUGAL. THE MAN, BLEACHERS,
TEGAN AND SARA & JAPANESE BREAKFAST

Daily band lineups have been announced for the inaugural ZONA MUSIC FESTIVAL— a new two-day boutique music festival taking place December 3 & 4 in Downtown Phoenix at Margaret T. Hance Park–in addition to 15 new acts, including Los Angeles alternative group Phantom Planet, and a fourth stage, “Under The Bridge.”

Produced by PSYKO STEVE PRESENTS (PSP) and DOWNTOWN PHOENIX, INC (DPI), ZONA MUSIC FESTIVAL includes a diverse range of national and local alternative, indie, pop and rock artists. Headlining acts include Beach House, Portugal. The Man and Bleachers with Tegan and Sara and Japanese Breakfast.

“One of the things I love most about festivals is discovering new artists,” says Event Producer, Founder of PSYKO STEVE PRESENTS and Board Secretary of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), STEPHEN CHILTON. “By adding one more stage we were able to bring in 14 great newer bands to ZONA. I hope people coming to ZONA discover something new they love.”

The daily band lineups for ZONA MUSIC FESTIVAL are as follows:

SATURDAY DECEMBER 3:
Beach House, Bleachers,Tegan and Sara, Bartees Strange, Chicano Batman, Destroy Boys, The Garden, The Happy Fits, July Talk, Miniature Tigers, The National Parks, Pariah Pete, Phantom Planet, Playboy Manbaby, Pom Pom Squad, SALES, Sub Urban, Sydney Sprague and TV Girl

Under The Bridge stage:
AVIV, Brainstory, Cowgirl Clue, The Happy Return, Jackie Hayes, Snailmate, Tatiana Crespo

SUNDAY DECEMBER 4:
Portugal. The Man, Japanese Breakfast, Beach Goons, Black Carl, Breakup Shoes, Chloe Lilac, Diva Bleach, flor, The Front Bottoms, Glixen, Jeff Rosenstock, Lucius, Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra, The Red Pears, The Regrettes, SASAMI, Sitting On Stacy, Turnover, UPSAHL, Waxahatchee and Kevin Morby

Under The Bridge stage:
Boyish, hhharpies, Horse Jumper Of Love, Luna Aura, Madilyn Mei, Mothé, Sad Park

Single day VIP and General Admission passes will go on sale tomorrow, Friday, October 21 at 10:00 AM PT via https://bit.ly/ZONAmusicfestival. Weekend passes are available now. All VIP upgrades include exclusive VIP entrance, re-entry, preferred viewing areas, exclusive bars and lounges, private restrooms and additional amenities including charging stations and heaters.

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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.

Connect with PSYKO STEVE PRESENTS:
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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.

Connect with DOWNTOWN PHOENIX, INC:
WEBSITE | FB | IG | TWITTER | YOUTUBE

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