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Austin-based singer/songwriter Danny Golden’s Indie Rock Album “Being There” Released

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Austin-based singer/songwriter Danny Golden announced today his new indie rock album, titled “Being There,” that is set to release on Friday, May 5, 2023. Coinciding with the album announcement, Golden has simultaneously released two singles off the LP, “Orion” and “Do You Really Wanna Do It?” as well as an animated music video for “Orion.”

Danny Golden is a singer/songwriter based in Austin, Texas. Golden’s career has been one of reinvention and he believes the songwriter’s job is to investigate the depths of emotions and bring some meaning back to the surface through music. After completing his college thesis in 2015 – a collection of re-arranged and performed Bach compositions on bluegrass instruments – he set his sights on Austin to become a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and multigenre artist. Since then, he has toured nationally with his band and performed alongside artists such as David Ramirez and Matthew Logan Vasquez (of Delta Spirit), and has been featured in Billboard, Under The Radar, mxdwn and more.

The album, recorded with producer Jason Burt, also known as Electrophunck (producer for Leon Bridges, John Mayer, Paul Cauthen and more), was born out of spontaneity and no restrictions. That approach informs the record, which is tied together by compositional strength and stellar performances. Throughout the album, you’ll hear flavors of indie rock, Americana, a pure experimental and transcendental layering of sounds, a fusion of styles from past and present. The album also includes backing from friends: Nik Lee from Texas Gentlemen, Spice & Uncle Roy of Sir Woman, Amber Baker (drummer for Jon Batiste) and more.

“This album is unlike anything I have ever recorded or created before which is really exciting,” said Danny Golden. “It was created in a free-spirited way and I honestly believe that this album and its songs are as much the listeners as they are mine. I want to thank Jason Burt who created ‘Being There’ with me, starting at the most cellular level, and to the many other friends who made this the album it turned out to be.”

Regarding the first two singles, “Orion” serves as the entry point that transports you into Golden’s sonic universe and takes listeners into flight, while the sounds of “Do You Really Wanna Do It?” land back on solid ground of vintage rock and roll.

“Being There” Tracklist

  1. “Orion”

  2. “Do You Really Wanna Do It?”

  3. “22 Tango”

  4. “4 Agreements”

  5. “Missing Pieces”

  6. “Tom and Becky”

  7. “Runnin’”

  8. “Insane”

  9. “Songbird”

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Canadian Actor/Musician Atticus Dean releases new instrumental album Plot Armor

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Toronto-based actor Atticus Dean shows his musical side with his newly released album, entitled Plot Armor, comprised of original instrumental music that he calls “contemporary classical.” The album, which is out today, consists of eight intimate pieces that ruminate on themes of love, loss, grief and serenity. Stream the album on Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms.

Originally having aspirations to be a rock drummer, Atticus was redirected by his parents to take piano lessons at age 6. As a teen, he was given the chance to play drums and after getting his first drum kit, he started playing in a rock band in high school. After graduating, he felt himself pulled back to the keyboard and began composing his own music. By 2017, he decided to commit his compositions to recordings, and thus began his journey as a recording artist. After releasing two EPs, two albums and a single, Atticus’ music has evolved from the contemporary classical sphere into something a little more alternative.

Atticus composed and recorded all of the tracks on Plot Armor using an upright piano, gritty digital soundscapes, and haunting strings to create a trance-like effect. In his own words, “I’m constantly looking for new ways to expand my repertoire and challenge the listener a little bit. I feel like contemporary classical music is pretty liberating in its freedom of expression, and I’ll be damned if I ain’t gonna take full advantage and keep pushing the envelope.”

Check out the new album, Plot Armor, by actor/pianist Atticus Dean, now out everywhere.

More about Atticus Dean

Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Atticus Dean (born Atticus Dean Mitchell) started learning the piano at the age of 6. During the pandemic when all filming ceased for two years, Atticus took the opportunity to dive into his music and started recording tracks in his Toronto apartment. What resulted was the seven tracks that he released as his album, The Pantomime, in 2021, and the eight tracks that now make up his new album, Plot Armor, just released this November.

Follow Atticus on Instagram and Twitter.

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Leezy’s Metanoia Is A Haunting Story of Addiction, Love, and Anger

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In a haunting musical masterpiece, rising dream pop artist, Leezy, tells a beautiful story surrounding the complexity of raw human experiences with her debut album Metanoia. A perfect concoction of bold lyrics and ethereal production, Leezy creates a captivating exposition of her struggles with addiction, love, sexuality, anger, power, and more. Metanoia is now available for streaming on all platforms worldwide.

As a whole, Metanoia is an evocative compilation of some of Leezy’s most honest work. With poignant lyrics in the opening track “Run” to an intense futuristic outro in “Monsters Are Waiting,” listeners are taken through the ups and downs of Leezy’s struggles. The album also includes previously released singles “Sierra” and “Cocaine Kisses,” which were touted by Mundane, Loud Women, and Wolf in a Suit. Drawing from her complex past, the album is a chilling recount of Leezy’s journey through self-exploration. Depicting her struggles with mental health following her addiction and rehabilitation, her desire for power over the opposite sex, her resentment towards the world, healing her inner child, and many more personal subjects, Leezy takes these stories in stride as the album progresses. Her songwriting boasts vivid imagery and unfiltered emotion, with lyrics like, “we paint our world the darkest shades of blue,” and “a pencil filled with poison lead, she won’t take her medicine.” Coupled with masterful production and a pure vocal that provides catharsis to the emotive melodies, Metanoia is a harmonious combination of both dreams and nightmares.

Using writing as a form of self-expression is something that Leezy has put into practice for many years. At age 16, she tried her hand at turning journal entries into song lyrics. From then on, creating music has helped this dream-pop artist cope with some of her darkest periods. She channeled her feelings into her music, drawing lyrical inspiration from artists like Elliot Smith and Portishead’s Beth Gibbons. After releasing an independent EP in early 2019, Leezy checked herself into addiction rehabilitation, which brought forth realization, self-love, and confidence – all of which led her to pursue music full-time and begin working on her debut album, Metanoia.

Metanoia accomplishes this task with Leezy’s articulative lyrics, captivating vocal tone, and dreamy instrumentals for those who want to embark on a complex emotional journey. To keep up with Leezy on her next musical endeavor, check out her website leezymusic.com, follow her on Instagram @leezymusic69 and TikTok @leezy, and stream her debut album.

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The Higher Release Their Highly Anticipated EP ‘Elvis In Wonderland’ on All Platforms via Secret Friends Music Group

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Known for blending and blurring the genre-lines of pop-punk, R&B, and dance-pop, The Higher’s long awaited bona fide EP Elvis In Wonderland is available to stream globally via Secret Friends Music Group. Considered an ode to the band’s hometown roots of Las Vegas, Nevada  —  Elvis In Wonderland picks up where the band left off since their 2009 Epitaph Records studio release It’s Only Natural.

Produced by Mike Pepe (Taking Back Sunday, As It Is, Bayside, Anthony Green), the pop-rock project is composed of five ear-catchy tracks written and recorded entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Free Ride,” the first single off of the Elvis In Wonderland EP, discusses lyrical themes of deception and manipulation over fresh pop-punk riffs, coupled with a music video that takes viewers on a literal free ride through the Vegas Strip. The title track “Elvis In Wonderland” follows the opening storyline established in “Free Ride,” with our Elvis impersonator desiring an escape from reality in Sin City against the backdrop of fast-paced guitar melodies and heart pounding drums. The new track “Are We High?,” out today with a supporting visualizer, is a clear contrast from the band’s recent single releases. “Are We High?” is a dream-like ballad that touches on the feelings of falling in love with someone for the very first time.

Overall, the Elvis In Wonderland EP has a unified sound and concept that will surely satisfy long-time fans of The Higher, and will serve as a great introduction for new listeners.

“Really was a labor of love. Between COVID and juggling schedules, it’s pretty amazing we were able to get it done. Fortunately, we worked with some great people. Mike Pepe and Rafa Alverez were huge in getting this EP to the finish line. Super talented dudes. Reggie and I are grateful to Tom and Jay for helping during the writing process. When the 4 of us get together good things happen, and it’s no different with Elvis.” – Seth Trotter, lead vocalist of The Higher

After appearances at this year’s So What? Music Festival and Furnace Fest, The Higher is celebrating the Elvis In Wonderland EP release with an album release show at Las Vegas’ Rockstar Bar & Grill. Grab last-minute tickets to hear the new EP live for the very first time, alongside other fan favorites such as “Insurance” and “It’s Only Natural” via the band’s official website.

The Higher rode the wave of pop-rock stardom in the early 2000’s after sharing the stage with emo greats including Panic! At The Disco, Taking Back Sunday, Motion City Soundtrack, Silverstein, and more. Their unique brand of rock fused with a hint of groove landed their fan-favorite On Fire LP at a #9 spot on the Billboard Heatseekers Charts, on heavy rotation on multiple MTV channels, and on the radar of top tastemakers including SPIN, Kerrang!, Fuse, and others. Now the Epitaph Records alumni are taking everything they know from the major stages of their early days to shine brighter than ever for their 2022 comeback. Now that the band has shared their first release since 2009, the Elvis In Wonderland EP via Secret Friends Music Group, get ready for The Higher’s rebirth! The new tracks encompass their rejuvenated sound and fresh era fusing elements of dance pop, emo, and R&B with a pop-punk edge. With Seth Trotter on vocals, Reggie Ragan on guitar and vocals, and George Lind rounding out the lineup on drums, The Higher is prepared to soar once again. Vinyl and merch bundles are available at thehighermusic.com

Make sure to check out the Elvis In Wonderland EP in its entirety on all streaming platforms worldwide. Physical copies of the EP, alongside merch bundles, are available for purchase through collaboration between Secret Friends Music Group, Take This To Heart Records, and Parting Gift Records here.

Listen to the new single, “Are We High?” and catch The Higher this November at a city near you. To purchase tickets, head over to The Higher’s official website here.

The Higher US 2022 Tour Dates: 

with Anarbor, Animal Sun*

with The Ghost Club, Little Hag, Bad Luck ^

Friday, October 21 – Las Vegas, NV @ Rockstar Bar & Grill (EP Release Show)

Thursday, November 3 – Scottsdale, AZ @ Wasted Grain *

Friday, November 4 – Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues [Parish Room] *

Saturday, November 5 – San Diego, CA @ Showroom *

Sunday, November 6 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy Theatre *

Thursday, November 17 – Montclair, NJ @ Vestry Concerts (SOLD OUT) ^

Friday, November 18 – Asbury Park, NJ @ House Of Independents ^

Saturday, November 19 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Monarch ^

Tracklist

  1. Elvis In Wonderland
  2. Free Ride
  3. Are We High?
  4. Introverted Hurricane
  5. Pours in the Morning

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Lizzo Reveals The “Special” Ingredients to her Highly-Acclaimed New Album

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Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning, RIAA multi-platinum certified artist Lizzo does not simply return to the spotlight with her latest album, Special, the singer/songwriter and rapper IS the spotlight and she has a laser focus on love and acceptance. During The Spout Podcast “Special” Special, host Tamara Dhia dives in deep with Lizzo to breakdown the creative intention behind each song on the album, plus the inside scoop on her first meeting with Harry Styles, how she hopes to make Beyoncé proud, and her reason for donating to Planned Parenthood.  Listen to the full interview HERE.

Self-coined the “Stop, Drop, and Celebrate How Far You’ve Come Album of the Year,” Lizzo, told the Spout Podcast’s Tamara Dhia she’s “so excited for people to hear this music” as she has been working on it for the last three years.

“I was so aware of the time that I was going to be releasing music into a time where we had just gotten out of trauma and we were probably bracing ourselves for more trauma as a society, as a people. And I felt like if my music didn’t in some way help people express their trauma or escape their trauma or heal their trauma, then why am I an artist?”

Lizzo’s commitment to being aware has added her music to an A-list category of superstars she admires, such as Beyoncé and Drake, and it’s made the Houston-native very emotional.

“For some reason, I feel like, you know, I’m a huge target for hate, you know, with the resurgence of house music and in the mainstream, artists like Beyoncé and Drake popularizing it right now, it feels really good to be included in the conversation when it’s talking about ushering a new energy into music and making people feel good again.”

With the news of her recent hit “About Damn Time” surpassing Harry Styles’ “As It Was” to take the No.1 spot on the best-selling download in America, Lizzo tweeted the news to her fans referring to Styles as her “bestie.” During the Spout interview, Lizzo revealed she was always a fan of his music, but it wasn’t until they were both performing at the same show that their friendship blossomed.

“There was like a show that we were going to do together and it was like, ‘okay, we got to go to Miami to do this show, let’s split a jet,’” Lizzo tells the Spout Podcast. “So, I met Harry basically on a jet, and we flew to Miami together for our first time meeting and we were talking for a long time and got in like, you know, he’s a great person, a great listener, a really good listener and like, really cares about, you know, how you feel and very funny. So that’s an interesting way to meet somebody for the first time for people with social anxiety.”

When asked why there are no collaborations on the new album, including one with Styles, Lizzo stated, “Now that everyone knows who I am, I wanted to show off my songwriting skills and show the world, you know what I got? So, I wanted this album to be all about me.”

But she adds, “Features are coming. Don’t you worry about that!”

For now, Lizzo prepares for “The Special” Tour that is about to kick off at the end of September. Earlier this month, she announced plans to donate $500,000 to Planned Parenthood with Live Nation matching her donation for a total of $1 million towards reproductive health care after the Supreme Court reversal of Roe v. Wade, as she instinctively wanted to help and be a part of the solution.

“I think my position as somebody who has a platform now and has a privilege, a financial privilege, is to be just a place of action.  How can I be a resource? How can I be a platform? How can I help people take action?

“Social media is everyone thinking out loud, and then everyone’s thoughts on that person’s thought. And I feel like it’s not helpful, at least for my position, to add to that if I can’t add a solution.”

Listen to the full interview with LIZZO on The Spout Podcast NOW. The Spout Podcast can be heard on Spotify, Google, iHeart, Apple Podcast, or any other major podcasting platform. Click HERE.About Spout: 
The Spout Podcast is a weekly podcast where famous people spout about more than they are famous for. Each episode of the Spout Podcast gives artists a chance to have a meaningful conversation with one of Spout’s influencers/hosts about a topic that they personally feel passionate about beyond their music.
The Spout Podcast is distributed to every major podcast platform, including Spotify, Google, iHeart, and Apple Podcasts. To listen to the latest episode, visit http://www.spoutpodcast.com/

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Sarah Mae Chilton Releases New Album “Tucson”

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Independent recording artist Sarah Mae Chilton recently released her new, seven-song album entitled “Tucson.” You can listen to it HERE!

Track Listing:
1. Found Myself in the Desert
2. One of These Days
3. Go Away Ghost
4. Caving In
5. Copenhagen
6. Tucson
7. We are a Miracle

At the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, Sarah Mae went out to Tucson, Arizona where her dad had recently moved. She stayed in The Grand Canyon State for six months, recording music that was inspired by the Wild Wild West.

“The Tucson record was truly a miracle album,” Sarah Mae explains. “When Covid first hit, I was literally at a crossroads. I was in a fallout with some good friends, dealing with the aftermath of a toxic relationship, barely making enough on Broadway to cover expenses and in new recovery. Things were not looking good. Going out to Tucson, I found myself again. I got healing in the Arizona sunshine – the most beautiful place I’d ever seen. A generous neighbor offered to support a record and chose a famous studio known for recording for Iron and Wine. The music out there has a lot of inspiration from Mariachi bands and Hispanic culture. Tucson is about love and it’s about miracles. It’s a story of new beginnings and choosing to look toward the sunshine.”

Sarah Mae previously released “Caving In” and “Go Away Ghost,” both receiving positive feedback from fans and press.

About Sarah Mae Chilton:
Carolina born, Nashville trained and world bound. Sarah Mae Chilton’s positive, humorous approach to heartbreak and life adds a fresh voice to the pop and pop-country market. Born in Winston-Salem, NC, she first started performing gigs during high school at local writer’s nights, in her own rock band and for church youth events. During this time, she truly discovered her passion and realized that she wanted to be a music artist.

Sarah Mae got her degree from UNC Chapel Hill and studied Music Composition and Anthropology. Post-graduation she moved to Nashville, TN to pursue her musical dreams.

In Nashville, she makes a living singing on Broadway at Tootsies Orchid Lounge – a place famous for discovering legends such as Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson and many more. She has been able to write with artists from genres as varied as rap to country, including some Grammy-nominated writers. She now hosts weekly open-mic nights at the venue.

Sarah Mae Chilton has a lot of music up her sleeve these days and more ambition than ever to make her wildest dreams come true. In March of 2021, she released her album Southern Glitter Pop, followed by her subsequent album Tucson on June 3, 2022.

For more information, visit www.sarahmaechilton.com and follow Sarah Mae on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify.

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Kendra & The Bunnies Goes Pop with Release of New Album

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Multi-talented recording artist Kendra & the Bunnies recently released her new album, of marigolds and lightning bugs, and she’s dipping her toes into the pop genre! You can listen to the eight-track compilation, produced by Trent Berry (Dreamrack Studios) at Hyde Street Studios.

Track Listing:
1. Fool for Gold
2. I Took Route 66
3. Closer
4. born to be happy always
5. Another Rose on My Heart
6. A Group of Crows is Called a Murder
7. I am a Leader
8. Two for the Show

“The themes of the album are strength, charisma and resilience,” Kendra explains. She released the hit single born to be happy always in February of 2022, which has received more than six million song views and almost one million views with her viral social media campaign, the #borntobehappychallenge. She subsequently released I Took Route 66on April 8, 2022, also gaining positive feedback from fans.

Showcasing her hard work and dedication for the industry, Kendra is also nominated for three Josie Music Awards: Best Artist of the Year (Pop), Music Video of the Year(“Passion Roulette” directed by Justine Blazer and co-written by Kendra Muecke, Mark Roma and Justine Blazer) and Best Performance in a Music Video (“born to be happy always“). The Josie Music Awards will be held on October 23, 2022 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN. Tickets can be purchased HERE.

About Kendra & the Bunnies:
Kendra Muecke is a singer/songwriter, writer, actress, and published author from Houston, TX, now based in Los Angeles, CA. She performs under the stage name “Kendra & the Bunnies” as a freestyle folk, pop rock, and spoken word artist. “Kendra & the Bunnies” performs both as a full band and as a solo acoustic act. Her style heavily utilizes the element of storytelling through song, painting a creative experience for the listener. She has released four albums, charted globally at #8 on the digital radio charts (between Dua Lipa at #7 and Miley Cyrus at #9), published two books, writes for several online music magazines, is SAG-Aftra Eligible and tours nationally.

In 2021, Kendra was invited to join the GRAMMYS Recording Academy as a voting member and she won Best Artist of the Year (multi-genre) at the Josie Music Awards 2021. She was also nominated for a 2021 International Singer-Songwriter Association Award. She released her newest pop album, of marigolds and lightning bugs, in the spring of 2022.

You can read more about Kendra’s music and writing in over 100 publications such as JamBase, American Songwriter, Relix Magazine, Live for Live Music, Denver Westword, Houston CityBook, Grateful Web, Getty Images, Shakedown News, The Hollywood Digest, Indie Pulse Music and more.

For more information, visit www.kendraandthebunnies.com and follow Kendra & the Bunnies on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Spotify.

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Stephanie Rabus Releases New Album “My Time Now”

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Country music singer/songwriter Stephanie Rabus recently released her new full-length album “My Time Now” (produced by Justine Blazer).

Track Listing:
1.Falling Deep in Love Again
2. I Can Do That Too
3. I Want What I Shouldn’t Have
4. Safe Place to Fall
5. Buying Time, Living Now
6. Back in the Bottle
7. Don’t Be Playing Games with Love
8. No Pain, No Glory
9. You Did a Number on Me
10. One Moment at a Time
11. I Know Where Love Lives

“My Time Now is an album that tells stories about falling in love, losing love, realizing the importance of taking life one moment at a time and knowing it was all worth it in the end,” Stephanie explains. “This album showcases who I am as an artist and is influenced by many genres – 90’s country, pop-country rock-infused and even some blues. My Time Now is very personal for me, as it marks a dream I’ve worked towards for many years.

About Stephanie Rabus:
Stephanie Rabus is a singer/songwriter living in Nashville, TN. She started singing at the age of eleven. At that time, her dad, Jerry, was the drummer for their next-door neighbor who was an Elvis impersonator. One night while they were having a get together playing music, she asked to borrow the microphone and belted out a song from the movie The Little Mermaid a cappella. Being impressed by what they heard, her parents quickly bought her a karaoke machine and some cassette tapes to go with it – and the rest was history.

Stephanie was a self-conscious child, having a cross-eye that was later corrected with surgery at age fifteen, and open heart surgery years before that for a severe heart murmur.  She struggled with low self-esteem believing she was overweight, comparing herself to her three thin siblings.  It was discovering her talent of music that she started to find her confidence and feel like she had found her place in the world. Noticing the effect that the songs she sang had on people and how it would make them feel good, emotional or even understood, she knew that music was what she wanted to do for the rest of her life.

With years of singing in cover bands under her belt, performing songs by artists ranging from Martina McBride and Shania Twain to Whitney Houston and Celine Dion, as well as Pat Benatar, P!nk and Kelly Clarkson, Stephanie developed a unique style combining country, soul, pop and rock.

Stephanie currently travels to the St. Louis, Missouri/Southern Illinois area to perform as the lead singer of the popular St. Louis-based band Borderline. They regularly play big fairs and festivals in the summer months and some of the most popular music clubs and venues in the area all year around. They have had the honor of opening for many major artists such as Little Texas, Bryan White, Lee Brice, Cassadee Pope, Tyler Farr, Jarod Niemann, Lindsay Ell, Confederate Railroad, Mark Wills and more. She also performs in Nashville at popular honky-tonks on Broadway.

Stephanie’s new album My Time Now was released on April 12, 2022.

For more information, visit www.stephanierabus.net and follow Stephanie on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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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) 

CONTACT:
Christy Walker-Watkins – AristoPR – 615-269-7071 – Christy@aristomedia.com
Julianna Kendall– AristoPR – 615-269-7071 – Julianna@aristomedia.com

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Taylor Rae Announces MAD TWENTIES Winter Tour

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“I love the road. It’s been incredible getting back out there and sharing the music from MAD TWENTIES – as well as some of my older songs. These shows are all little celebrations for me. There was never a moment in my life where I had to decide what I wanted to be when I grew up – I WAS a singer from the time I was seven years old,” says the now 28-year-old.

Pre-pandemic, the California native was performing 200 nights a year, writing constantly and living exactly the kind of life she had imagined as a child growing up in Ben Lomond, CA. With the cessation of touring in 2020, the Austin-based singer/songwriter Taylor Rae turned her focus to the creation of her debut album. Now, like the rest of us, she is venturing forth once again and has taken to the road, performing solo shows, and making radio station visits to promote MAD TWENTIES. The commanding 12-track collection is a largely chronological concept album that charts the progress of a romantic relationship – from its magical start to its seemingly inevitable finish. The coloring-outside-the-lines Americana/Folk/Jazz/Blues project highlights Taylor’s talents as she explores life, love, and the vagaries of the human condition.

“If you enjoy Norah Jones, Kim Richey or Joss Stone … you will likely dig her. I’m hearing wonderful segments of blues and jazz with flashes of contemporary country … even a dash of rock & roll.”  – The Latest Buzz

Tastemakers and music lovers worldwide have turned a laser-like focus on the newcomer, and Taylor has conjured comparisons to Norah Jones, Sheryl Crow and Kacey Musgraves. With a voice that can ring like a bell, grind with grit, or gently caress, Taylor’s emotive performances are quickly becoming legendary. She can rouse a crowd to its feet or hypnotize them with her songs – holding any audience in the palm of her hand.

Upcoming shows include:

2/13      Folktale Winery – Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

2/17      Golden Era Lounge – Nevada City, CA

2/19      The Lost Church – Santa Rosa (w/ The Coffis Brothers)

2/20      Bear Republic Brewing – Rohnert Park, CA

2/23      WSM Radio / Circle TV – Coffee, Country & Cody – Nashville, TN

2/23      The Listening Room – Nashville, TN

2/24      Nash House – Nashville, TN

2/26      WDVX Radio “Blue Plate Special” – Visitor Center – Knoxville, TN

2/26      Pretentious Beer Co – Knoxville, TN

2/28      Woodsongs / The Lyric Theatre – Lexington, KY

3/2         White Horse Black Mountain – Black Mountain, NC

3/9         ISIS Music Hall – Asheville, NC

3/10      Bluebird Café – Nashville, TN

3/19      Renegade Showcases – Austin, TX

Taylor has intrigued the media as well, and recent U.S. coverage includes: No Depression, Americana Highways, This Week in Americana, Digital Journal, 100% Rock Magazine, Americana Rhythm Music Magazine, The Alternate Root, Lookout Santa Cruz, Event Santa Cruz, Tennessee Tribune, The Jazz & Blues Society, American Blues Scene and Making A Scene. International magazines and outlets are shining the spotlight on the rising young star, with coverage in Guitar Seche, Le Cri du Coyote, Acoustic Guitarist, Maverick, Country Music People, Americana-UK, Real Roots Café, Campfire Tales, The 13th Floor, etc. Recent television appearances include “Today In Nashville” and “Good Day Austin.”

“… sumptuous vocal skills.” – Americana Highways

“MAD TWENTIES proves it’s impossible to pigeon-hole Taylor. She is fearless in her exploration of musical genres and of the human condition. Tunes range from dirty bar blues jams to heart-wrenching tell-all ballads.” – American Blues Scene

“… really seductive voice.” – The Alternate Root

She was named the NEXTies Musician of the Year in 2017 and won the Austin Spotlight Film Festival Best Video for her cinematic debut, “Fixer Upper” (2021). Last year, she released two tracks to radio: “Fixer Upper” and “Home on the Road,” as well as four music videos (“Fixer Upper,” Home on the Road,” “Taking Space,” “Something Familiar”) that premiered and/or are airing on multiple outlets, including CMT Music, American Blues Scene, Americana Highways, Ditty TV, IndiMusic TV, California Music Channel, The Country Network, and more.

MAD TWENTIES is available for digital purchase, and vinyl copies can be ordered from Taylor’s website or this online store.

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