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George introduces Bittersweethearts to the world in a very cool introductory interview.
Los Angeles based indie-rockers Bittersweethearts release their dreamy and heart-wrenching third single ‘Run From You’. The enchanting front lady Zoe Infante openly offers, “It symbolizes change and yearning for something new, while feeling stuck in the past. It also represents the feeling of being lost in a toxic relationship and not knowing if you want to stay or leave.”
Penned and recorded at Strawhorse Studios California and engineered by Thomas Ross Johansen (Wheatus, Snoop Dog, Walter Trout, Bruno Mars), Thomas added keys to the song with Zach Andrews on bass, Declan O’Raidy guitar/producer and Marc Slutsky provided drums. “While recording we were experimenting with a lot of different guitar tones to achieve a more dreamy vibe, which contrasts the rocky feel of our last single.”
Being known for striking imagery, the song is paired with a haunting and ethereal video shot by Vicente Cordero of Industrial Films (Richie Kotzen, Mr Big, Winery Dogs). “I definitely took inspiration from my recent divorce for not only the song, but the video and how tough it was to let go of someone I had made up a fantasy life about.” Zoe goes on, “When I was a little girl, I thought the most romantic gesture would be a photo in a locket, so my favorite lyric from the song has to be, “I want our faces/around my neck/inside a locket”…There’s a funeral scene and a wedding scene. I wanted to portray the death of a past life, as well as the rebirth of a new one.”
Embodying Tarantino-esque rock vibes, an air of Blondie mixing a cocktail with Mazzy Star in a back alley behind CBGB’s in Manhattan's East Village, they have returned to US shores after a January European tour and debut UK show at a renowned haunt for fiery new bands, Fiddlers Elbow Camden to fantastic receptions.
Swiftly gaining new fans from their tour in addition to playing legendary venues in Whisky A Go Go, The Viper Room and The Mint on the California coast, the single is another taste of Bittersweethearts with more to come later this year.
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NEW MONARCH consists of Williams, whose term as guitarist and songwriter for Red Sun Rising helped thrust the band from garage to greatness and James Lascu and Matt Puhy, AKA the powerhouse rhythm section from rock band Wilson (a band known for their amazing live shows)! Adding fresh perspective is vocalist Sabastian Duke, whose soulful voice and soaring rangeare highlights of every song.
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Writing songs has always been second nature to Julia. As a young girl living in New York's Finger Lakes Region, her little poems could be found stuffed in her night stand expectantly waiting for melodies to bring them to life. As soon as she'd pick up the paper, the music would come flowing out and a song would be born.
Throughout her youth, music served as a reliable and cathartic outlet for Julia. To her, it's an entire dimension filled with comradery, boundless expression, and healing.
As a young adult, Julia took a brief step back from her musical endeavours to help build a business and life with her fiance. Navigating the world as an entrepreneur brought many rewarding opportunities for growth and unforgettable experiences, but she was left feeling a void in her creative nature.
In 2021, Julia unexpectedly lost her father. One of the last text messages he sent her was a photo of him listening to her original self-titled EP from 2012. She knew she needed to get back to her roots to begin to heal. Music became a necessary therapy again, and the melodies and lyrics just didn't stop.
Julia now feels the importance of creating music that puts people in their own flow state, a vibrational catalyst for self-exploration and healing. Her passion reclaimed, she feels as though this is just the beginning.
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Mychael sits down to talk about his solo record Genesis.
Mychael Gabriel's background in the musical arena has been a colorful one: Writer, producer, arranger, engineer, mixer, musician - his extensive collaborations in the professional music arena include: Sheila E., Stevie Wonder, Ringo Starr, Hans Zimmer, Usher, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Beck, Common, Gary Clark Jr., St. Vincent, Miguel, H.E.R., Juanes, Goapele, Earth Wind and Fire, Gloria Estefan, George Duke, George Clinton, Freddie Stone (of Sly and the Family Stone), Luis Enrique, Tony Succar, Joss Stone, Debi Nova, Israel Houghton, George Benson, Tony! Toni! Toné!, C.O.E.D., Escovedo Family, Avery Sunshine, Ellis Delaney, Kevin Ross, Johnny Gill, Peter Rafelson, Jean-Marie Horvat, Victor Wooten, Damon Castillo, MasterClass, DreamWorks Animation, ABC Network, 2007 and 2012 Latin Grammy Awards, 2016 BET Awards, Super Bowl XXVI, 2020 Grammy Awards, 2020 Grammy Salute to Prince, 2022 Summit of the Americas, 2022 World Games, and so much more...
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Wilmington, North Carolina-based alltheprettythings has combined musicians from bands you might know to make music you would not expect. The multitude of styles and influences that go into these songs will change the way you look at rock music.
Anthemic tracks dominate their body of work. “Teenage Lines” soaring sonics and vocal urgency contrasts in some ways with the warm, familiar nature of “Careful Girls (Little Love)” but both have a signature complexity that marks the band’s music.
Vocalist, Logan Tabor (Mood Mechanics) assembles his lyrics using past and present thoughts from a book of phrases he has fancied over the years – some were random thoughts and some pieces of songs that would never be. In their combination, he imbues them with new, deeper meaning. The intensity of each of the songs is buoyed by his dynamic, versatile performance style.
Scottish-Born, South African-raised and San Antonio, TX-based guitarist Tristan Matthew (Newlands, touring bassist for Chiodos) discerns what to contribute to a song through contemplation. The song speaks to him – tells him what it needs. His inspiration transforms the song giving it the right mix of subtlety and presence.
The affable Jeremy Bryan (Alesana) on drums enthusiastically supports his bandmates’ songwriting efforts. “We all seem to intuitively understand what direction the songs want to go, so we help them get there,” he says. His work ethic (collaborating while on tour) combined with his belief in the talent of Logan, Worth and Tristan moves the project forward in the most positive of directions.
For Worth Weaver (producer and touring guitarist for He Is Legend, Thousand Foot Krutch), recording is more of a ‘scientific’ endeavor. The alchemy that happens in his studio transforms the parts his bandmates send him and that he records, making them into a seamless whole. Worth makes it all fit – pushing out the boundaries of the songs to make room for some serious innovation.
Some bass tracks were recorded by the band’s original bassist, James Weaver (Worth’s brother who passed in 2020) and the resulting EP will be dedicated to his memory. The four members are currently in talks with a notable bassist to carry the torch for future recordings and tours.
What keeps the band inspired is their friendship and like-minded senses of humor. While recording, band members named unfinished songs after lines from their shared favorite movies. From Ace Ventura, Pet Detective to That Thing You Do!, the members grew up with so many of the same cultural references that made their way into their jokes and – more importantly - their music.
For the members of alltheprettythings this journey is one of friends that are family and keeping the creative process enjoyable for them – and the listener!
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Introducing Lexi Sidders, future country music star. Join us for this amazing episode about her career, new music and Christmas traditions.
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Mental Health Expert Catherine Clark joins the show to talk about topics like anxiety, self sabotage, and many other things that happen in a workplace that lead to mental health being affected.
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TORONTO - Award-winning inspirational speaker and mental health expert Catherine Clark has made it her mission to shed light on the mental health crisis for World Mental Health Day.
Her new book, Gifts In Dark Packages, provides readers with an easy-to-use mental health resiliency roadmap to help readers emerge from dark times and realize how resilient they truly are, leaving dark moments behind to live a better life.
According to the World Health Organization, around 450 million people struggle with mental illness, making it the leading cause of disability worldwide. One person dies by suicide every 40 seconds. In Canada alone, one in two people will experience a mental disorder before the age of 40 (CAMH).
The book shares personal experiences with trauma and relatable case studies to clearly illustrate how using these actions can channel adversity into resiliency, where you ‘feel it all, to heal it all’.
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It's no secret the Canadian healthcare system is on the verge of collapse. There is a shortage in healthcare practitioners. Some of the most qualified people immigrate to Canada and face incredible obstacles to resume their medical career. We talk about speeding up the process and injecting the healthcare system with able workers who can make an instant impact. What would it entail?
Listen and find out.
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Josh from Dark Below sat down for chat about the bands newest single Tense.
Dark Below is a hard-hitting heavy rock band that brings intense energy in their music and live performances while
providing rhythmic songs that people can sing along to. Formed in Columbia, MO, the band signed with Nashville based
JPS Productions in 2014. The current lineup has been together since 2016 and includes Josh Campbell (Guitar/Vocals),
Josh Grove (Bass/Backing Vocals), and Quin Koldan (Drums). New single “Tense” was produced by Jason Schrick and
award-winning producer Malcolm Springer (Matchbox 20, Collective Soul, Fear Factory). After years of preparation, the
band is ready to vault to the national scene and beyond.
Explaining the genesis of “Tense” Campbell says “The song is about health anxiety/hypochondria and describes the
feelings and struggles that are associated with the condition. We want people to know it’s OK not to be OK, and that we
all have periods of stress, doubt and worry. We’re lucky to have this creative outlet of music to help express those
emotions and we hope it resonates with fans”.
Dark Below came together from a Craigslist post that Josh Campbell made in search of musicians for a hard rock band.
Josh Grove was friends with the band members and was hanging out a rehearsal one day. Grove was a guitarist – but
after hearing Campbell and the original drummer talking about needing a bass player, he volunteered to give it a go.
Campbell says “I didn’t really want to sing originally but we couldn’t find anyone, so with me singing and playing guitar,
Grove on bass, and the original drummer we started playing shows in the Columbia area”. After the original drummer
left the band, Quin Koldan joined in 2016 to solidify the current lineup.
The band has previously released their self-titled EP in 2017, and the single “Halo” in 2019. They have toured for the
past 5 years, opening for Buckcherry, Saliva, Pop Evil, Smile Empty Soul, The Veer Union, and more.
A new full-length album is currently being recorded, which is also being produced by Schrick and Springer. The band is
currently booking dates to begin playing live to support the new music in the fall.
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