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Briana Dinsdale “Chasing Boys”

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Brisbane based Briana Dinsdale is launching into 2023 with an energy and an attitude beyond her years. Fresh from supporting Australian Country Music heavyweights The Wolfe Brothers in multiple shows, Briana is now set to release a new track ‘ Chasing Boys’. This upbeat sassy country track song draws inspiration from her idols Linda Ronstadt, Keith Urban and The Eagles and expands Dinsdale’s musicianship as a country artist.

“I am so excited to have this track in the world. I wrote it after a breakup when I was feeling confused on how to handle my emotions. It was different for me not writing a sad song but rather a sassy, upbeat, country tune. It’s one of my favourites to play live, so bringing it into the studio was so much fun.”

Briana continues to go from strength to strength bringing a refreshing style of country music to crowds around Australia. She received support from the Country Music Association where she was announced the winner of the 2022 Keith Urban Scholarship Award and was welcomed into the Gibson Family as an official Epiphone ambassador declaring her as one of the youngerst ambassadors in the country. After the announcement as a Top 10 Finalist in the KIX Country/Groundwater Country Music Festival KIX Start Competition in 2022, Briana went on to perform multiple appearances and guest spots at the 2023 Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Feeling at home on stage since the age of eight, Briana has performed at the Gympie Music Muster, Tamworth Country Music Festival, The Triffid and on the Melting Sunsets Festival line-up alongside Pete Murray, The Whitlam’s and more. Her songwriting skills and knowledge are of a top level for her young age, writing with the likes of ARIA award winners Casey Barnes, Bill Chambers and Golden Guitar winner Melody Moko and more.

Briana Dinsdale’s previous singles ‘Irresistible Force’ and ‘Last Name’ were well received by radio both locally and internationally and a with fast-growing fan base and respect from industry peers, firmly cements Briana as one of Australia’s brightest emerging country music artists.

Briana Dinsdale’s new single ‘Chasing Boys’ is out to radio on 13th February and digitals on 17th February

Additional Artist/Song Information:

Artist Name: Briana Dinsdale
Song Title: Chasing Boys
Publishing: Briana Dinsdale
Publishing Affiliation: APRA
Album Title: Beginnings
Record Label: Briana Dinsdale Band
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Briana Dinsdale
Booking Agent:
Briana Dinsdale
brianadinsdalemusic@mail.com

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Tom Moran Brings All the Feels in His New Music Video for “Oh Darling”

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Singer-songwriter Tom Moran has dropped the accompanying music video for single “Oh Darling” off his recently released debut album, Roommate of a Friend of Mine. The full length album, released worldwide on September 24, is an introspective testimony to finding yourself amidst the chaos.

The single, “Oh Darling” allows listeners to dive deep and finds themselves in a story of wanting to reunite with a childhood love. Paired with an acoustic ambiance and nostalgic lyrics, you are left reaching your hands out for that chance — knowing you’d never let them walk out again.

“‘Oh Darling’ was written early in my songwriting life. Someone I cared a lot about was sent away and I had no way of contacting them, so I wrote songs to deal with that pain. The song can be misconstrued as a break up song but it’s very far from that.” – Tom Moran

The newly released music video features animations curated by director/creative James Morano. To support the wholesome storytelling of “Oh Darling,” the drawings used in the latest visual were created by none other than Tom Moran himself. From beginning to end, listeners are left in a swirl of emotions as the single’s narration comes to life.

“I always wanted to make an animated video. I originally wanted to be an animator when I was a kid. I chose ‘Oh Darling’ because I thought it was a flagship song from the album, even though it was not one of the original singles. The visual story of the video came together as I went along drawing whatever came to mind while going through the lyrics line by line. I didn’t really know where it was going until I was drawing the last few parts.” – Tom Moran

When singer-songwriter Tom Moran makes reference to scenes like being stuck in traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge, he’s not trying to get you to imagine yourself in a romanticized version of the Big Apple. He’s just a person trying to get home. And in the rare instances where famous landmarks appear on his full-length debut Roommate of a Friend of Mine, Moran strips away the glow of coolness that so often enshrouds them, making space for the kind of quiet introspection we rarely associate with the metropolitan grind.

Roommate of a Friend of Mine is an album that very much points you back down to earth with songs that find their way to wherever you happen to be, to hit you where you live in every sense of the term. One can feel out of place—and learn how to find one’s place—anywhere. And it’s between those two poles of experience that a lifetime’s worth of highly relatable, almost beautifully mundane, interactions unfolds across the ten slice-of-life turns of rippling folk-pop the album showcases.

Check out the official premiere for Tom Moran’s new animated music video exclusively via PopMatters. The debut album, Roommate of a Friend of Mine, is available for listening across streaming services everywhere.

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The Belle Curves Release New Single “Check Engine Light” Ahead of Sophomore LP ‘Watershed’

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Out today on all streaming services, The Belle Curves have released their newest track “Check Engine Light‘‘ following an exclusive premiere with Americana Highways. The sophomore single sets the tone for their forthcoming studio album ― Watershed ― which is slated for release on June 24, 2022.

The Belle Curves is the solo project of singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Delaney Hafener, whose music style conveys a softness and understanding of others that touches each listener. In “Check Engine Light,” Hafener tells the story of her travels across the United States from coast to coast. In support of the release comes a light-hearted visual with supporting animations that paint the picture vividly for the listener in a crystal blue skyline. The road trip that Hafener speaks about draws the parallel connection of what it means to be an American.

“Check Engine Light” will leave listeners with a sense of wanderlust that can only be achieved by a long drive with the windows down and a car stereo blasted to the max.

“This song is actually a true story, word for word. In 2019, my partner and I took a road trip across the country in my little 2004 Pontiac Vibe. There was hardly enough room for everything we packed and the check engine light came on on the third day or so as we were leaving North Carolina. When we got down to New Orleans, a nice man working at an AutoZone told us not to worry about it so we didn’t. We took this little car across Texas then up to San Francisco and made a bee-line back across the plains to be back at their mom’s place in North Carolina in time for Thanksgiving. The whole time we were on the road I just wished we had more space. 

I ended up finally buying a conversion van, a 2002 GMC Savana, in spring of 2021. We accidentally camped in Joshua Tree Veteran’s Day weekend and I think about half the population of LA was also there that weekend. That’s what the ‘Instagram girls’ line is about. 

We stumbled across three or four different photoshoots while we were there. As we were driving, we were listening to a book called ‘American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America’ and it was so fascinating to see the cultural landscapes shift in line with the book’s perspective of this continent’s complicated and often violent history. So much of what it means to be an American, and how fragmented and culturally diverse a country it truly is, came into focus for me in those 6 weeks.”

– Delaney Hafener of The Belle Curves 

Long Island, New York may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of country-Americana music with a strong rural connection, but you might think differently after spending some time with the work of singer-songwriter Delaney Hafener. The driving force behind The Belle Curves, Hafener has a way of turning your assumptions upside down. Whatever preconceived notions you harbor about country music, the USA, love, relationships, identity and belonging, you’ll likely find yourself looking from a newfound vantage point after hearing a few Belle Curves songs. Though certainly incisive, Hafener’s music also conveys consideration, thoughtfulness, and a sincere desire to know what it’s like in another person’s shoes, even when taking them to task. Hafener approaches her songwriting from the premise that country music, and American roots music more generally, have infinite room to grow, even as she honors all the tradition that precedes her.

Be sure to listen to “Check Engine Light” by The Belle Curves, and pre-save the upcoming LP Watershed here.

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Marty O’Neill Keeps The Music Going In New Single “Play It Again”

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Following the release of his debut single, “Stand Right There,” folk singer-songwriter Marty O’Neill has released his newest track “Play It Again.” The new release stems from his upcoming debut EP releasing April 2022, Stand Right There. With its effortless vocals and acoustic backbone, “Play It Again” is an easy listen that describes the enjoyment of friends’ company. Marty shares the track was inspired by a time where he and a group of musician friends were up until the earliest hours of the morning, never wanting the music to stop:

“Imagine two bands playing in your kitchen after a gig.  That happened in our kitchen in the summer of 2019.  We host a ‘house show’ each year and Willie Morrison and his band were our ‘starving artists’ from Nashville.  Their fiddle player, Alex Ruiz, and our family friend (and extraordinary banjo player) Levi Austin sat around our kitchen table with the five other members of our band, and we played until the early morning.  That’s one of the reasons people play music – a community of like-minded musicians jamming!  We just kept playing it again.  Meant as a fun, upbeat, song a full band should play.” – Marty O’Neill

Marty O’Neill is an artist, vocalist, and songwriter based in Annapolis, Maryland. Growing up in a family of musicians, he spent his childhood singing in church and school, expanding his craft to performing, guitar and songwriting as a release valve for expression.  His sound is shaped by artists he grew up listening to like James Taylor, The Eagles, Crosby, Still, Nash and Young and John Hiatt, as well as more contemporary artists like Ray LaMontagne, Nathaniel Rateliff and The Avett Brothers.

A published author with 4 books exploring culture and leadership in business, Marty is an amazing observer of people, well-versed in communication and the human condition. As a songwriter, Marty uses his knowledge and experience to craft moving stories of humanity, love, and life lived to the fullest.

Marty’s upcoming project Stand Right There, inspired by his mother, features 4 introspective tracks that reflect on his early years and subsequent events that have added depth and richness to the rest of his life. The EP is scheduled for release in April 2022.

Be sure to check out Marty O’Neill’s newest single, “Play It Again” on all DSPs today and stay up to date on Marty’s upcoming EP, Stand Right There.

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Nashvillains Set to Release Debut Album Tumbling Down – Due Out March 4

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Nashvillains are set to release their debut album Tumbling Down worldwide on Mar. 4. Written entirely by Nashvillains, Troy Johnson, Scott Lindsey, and Brett Boyett, and produced by Boyett, the 9-track concept album tells a story and takes listeners on a unique journey.

Tumbling Down conveys the tale of a man trying to rebuild his life after living through the consequences of bad decisions. Nashvillains composed the album with thought provoking visual lyrics so that listeners can experience the storyline first hand. Tumbling Down aims to showcase the everyday emotions that individuals face in an honest light and create an experience for the listener.

Lindsey comments on the inspiration behind the album, “Our original inspiration was to tell a story about a man that has made bad decisions that have sent his life into a downward spiral. In three simple words, the album is beautiful, dramatic, and classic, and we hope everyone loves it as much as we do.” 

Concept albums, especially those that contain darker content, have become foreign to the Country music scene. After spending years in the industry, Nashvillians wanted to create an album perceived as more provocative than the music commonly heard on mainstream country radio. With this album, they try to fill a niche in the Country music landscape through the composition of mature, cinematic themes.

Boyett elaborates further on the narrative-like concept, “Tumbling Down is the Nashvillains’ opus. We have nine songs that tell one complete story. Each song relates to the previous and the next song. The message is – we are a country band that has an album that we believe is so emotionally impactful that we would stake our careers on it and have. We believe that we can be successful without following the contemporary formula that has been put in front of us. We believe that the audience, in general, is ready for something different and thought-provoking.”

Along with the album, Nashvillains is releasing several music videos to showcase the storyline and help fans see the complete picture. They are filming two official music videos for tracks, “Tumbling Down” and “Chickasaw Bayou” this month. Nashvillains currently have a “Tumbling Down” lyric video out for that single, which can be seen here.

Their most recent video for “There to Catch Me” premiered on CMT (here). Directed by award-winning director and producer Bethany Ashton Wolf, two versions of the video were created – a short-form and a long-form version. The long-form version shows more of the story behind the song and will be appearing in film festivals throughout 2022. The short-form music video is available for fans to watch now on Nashvillains YouTube page here.

Signed to Fate Entertainment, Nashvillains’ inception stemmed from the industry veterans’ and musicians’ shared love of country music and rock and roll. Each member has been successful in their own right before coming together for this unique project. Collectively, they have written and produced music for feature films, television shows, and major artists like The Chicks, Keith Urban, Cassadee Pope, James Taylor, Lauren Alaina, among many more.

Band members Brett Boyett and Scott Lindsey first met in a writing session where they shared a commonality on a creative vision; that the country music spectrum was in dire need of a rock meets outlaw country presence that flirts with sonic experimentation. Having been familiar with Troy Johnson through the songwriting community, Boyett pinned Troy Johnson and his gritty vocals as a potential third member when he learned that Lindsey shared his publishing company with the sought-after writer; the rest was history.

The newly formed group looks to create a fresh musical landscape by blurring lines between genres, bending the rules of convention, and expanding country music. The sonic landscape of the Nashvillains is accomplished by using traditional instrumentation with creative modern programming while emphasizing the dramatic and untold stories rarely touched upon by today’s popular country music.

For more information on the Nashvillains, visit https://www.nashvillainsband.com/ and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

The track list for Tumbling Down is as follows:

  1. “Devil Don’t Sleep” (Troy Johnson, Scott Lindsey, and Brett Boyett)
  2. “Standing In The Fire” Ft. Big Smo (Troy Johnson, Scott Lindsey, and Brett Boyett)
  3. “Tumbling Down” (Troy Johnson, Scott Lindsey, and Brett Boyett)
  4. “Baby Keeps Killing Me” (Troy Johnson, Scott Lindsey, and Brett Boyett)
  5. “Bonita” (Troy Johnson, Scott Lindsey, and Brett Boyett)
  6. “There To Catch Me” (Troy Johnson, Scott Lindsey, and Brett Boyett)
  7. “Love Is Pain” (Troy Johnson, Scott Lindsey, and Brett Boyett)
  8. “Chickasaw Bayou” (Troy Johnson, Scott Lindsey, and Brett Boyett)
  9. “Don’t Let Me Hang” (Troy Johnson, Scott Lindsey, and Brett Boyett) 

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