 SHAYLA SOULIERE MOVES ON IN CATCHY NEW SINGLE “OVER”
Listen to “Over” HERE “A great sound from this New Jersey girl, SØF comes across like a true form singer-songwriter but delivers a great deal of pop in her elevated style.” - Coming Up Magazine LOS ANGELES, CA/CANADA | JUNE 23RD, 2017 - Canadian pop princess Shayla Souliere is back with an anthem of strength, the brand new single “Over.” A radio friendly pop tune, “Over” highlights Shayla’s seamlessly infectious vocals and displays a combination of both electropop and modern hip hop influences. Although her first single in some time, Shayla has kept busy building a large social media following in Instagram and Musical.ly, while also making back and forth trips between her home in Canada and Los Angeles. “Over” is relatable and inspirational, highly reminiscent of fellow pop artist Selena Gomez. About the single, Shayla states: “The track of over definitely shows who I am, I am cheerful and easy going. I love making music that everyone can relate to. The lyrics “I’m so over getting over you” I can relate to and I feel many others can as well.” Shayla Souliere is a Canadian-born pop artist, with previous singles such as “Screw U,” which made press waves in 2016, and gained 74k YouTube views.. Following the release of “Screw U,” she took to Musical.ly to continue building her fanbase, and has since garnered 37k active Instagram followers.Shayla splits her time between Canada and Los Angeles, where she actively works on YouTube collaborations (the latest feat. Kirsten Collins). “Over” will serve as her first original single since the release of “Screw U,” with an official music video following on July 21st. “Over” is available NOW. To stay connected with Shayla Souliere, visit the social media links below: https://youtu.be/YE9Gj_nIoM4 Shayla Souliere: “Over” lyric video https://youtu.be/Hud7aYn0gR0 Shayla Souliere: “Screw U” music video CONNECT WITH SHAYLA SOULIERE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShaylaSouliereMusic/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/shaylasouliere Twitter: https://twitter.com/shaylasouliere All press inquiries, please contact: [email protected]
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Press inquiries: [email protected] ANTHEM ROCK BAND VISTA ANNOUNCES SOPHOMORE EP “LONG LIVE” Artwork: Holly Turner “New York anthemic rock outfit VISTA rage war against the machine.” - PopDust LONG ISLAND, NY | JUNE 20th, 2017 - Comprised of fierce frontwoman Hope Vista and guitarist Greg Almeida, VISTA combines arena influences to create and define their anthem rock sound. Their upcoming EP “Long Live” lyrically focuses mainly on forming an allegiance and finding an ‘oasis’ among a dystopian society. The 7 song tracklist includes previously released singles “Henchmen” and “Allegiance,” as well as a new version of vocalist Hope Vista’s 2015 solo single “Dominance.” The EP also contains four never-before heard tracks, including the heart-thumping anthem “Inside Anxious,” which was written to inform listeners on the physical symptoms of anxiety. With this record cycle, VISTA also introduces The Oasis, a metaphorical world for listeners to feel safe in through the band’s music and shows. “Long Live” will be released on July 21st, 2017. About the EP, the band states: “We never want to just be a band. We also wanted to release a body of work that was a brand. Brand, not just a band. A strong package of visuals, music that matches up to the visuals, a threshold of content that lived up to the title of the record. The concept for “Long Live” really stemmed from “Henchmen,” which was focused on the idea of fighting against the face of oppression in a politically polarizing society. This apocalyptic world, the words “Long Live” stand up against that and also mirror where VISTA is at a year and a half later.” Coined one of Rock Sound’s “On The Radar” bands just months after their resurrection, VISTA was derived from the decade-long solo career of frontwoman Hope Vista. Rounded out with bold guitarist and vocalist Greg Almeida, the duo experiments with long-loved stadium influences to create and define a new sub-genre in the alternative scene: anthem rock. Since the start of 2017, the band has supported Against The Current at Irving Plaza, made major press waves (Alternative Press, Substream, idobi, etc.), sold out their first two headlining shows, and is in rotation on idobi. “Long Live” will serve as VISTA’s sophomore EP, following 2016’s “VERSUS.” Stream the lead single off “Long Live,” titled “Allegiance,” HERE. “LONG LIVE” TRACKLIST:
To stay connected with VISTA, visit the social media links below: https://open.spotify.com/album/7pWcupar2rweF4E9fcD5ys VISTA: “Allegiance” stream link https://youtu.be/vP5xm_6jfl4 VISTA: “Mansions” CONNECT WITH VISTA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/VISTAband Twitter: www.twitter.com/ThisIsVISTA YouTube: www.youtube.com/VISTAband All press inquiries, please contact: [email protected] 
 This is a bit of a change of pace for the site, since you are an indie pop solo artist. But in retrospect, as a live performer and as a writer, you seem to have an underlying rock edge to your personality. Where does that come from?
I was raised on classic rock. As a kid, my parents were pretty insistent that I have a catalogue of “greats” readily available to recite whenever another adult asked me what music I listen to. I'd say, “Pink Floyd” and “The Beatles.” They loved me for it. But with that aside, I think I've always just had a kind of “spunk” to my personality, and it really comes out in the grittiness of some of my lyrics and the energy I draw from during live performances. As an indie pop artist, who are your primary inspirations for not just music, but also style? I should probably work on having a solid answer ready for these kinds of questions, but I just find them so hard to answer [laughs]. I’m inspired by everything! I change every single day. My mind changes, the way I see the world, the way I write music; everything. I have a lot of artists I look up to and draw ideas from, but I guess if I had to name one person I'd have to say that a lot of my lyrical inspiration comes from Ed Sheeran. In terms of style- I suppose you mean fashion, right? I've always had a very “boho-chic” personal style. I'll actually call it “edgy bohemian.” Flowey, soft and lacy with combat boots, tight jeans and the occasional appearance of leather. You’ve released 5 singles so far this year and are about to release another. Which do you think defines you as an artist best? I'm going to be completely honest and transparent here; this project has been solely about finding myself as an artist and sharing the process openly with the world. Each single is a reflection of who I am- both as an artist and as a person. You'll notice that they all have their own distinct sound, with genre-bending qualities. I wanted to experiment and figure out which musical elements fit with the messages I'm trying to convey. Although “XO” is the most different from all the other singles, I think it's the one that best defines me as an artist, because I'm not afraid to take chances in music, and there's no better example of that than with this single. It's a great one to end on for that reason. Tell us about your upcoming single “XO.” Will this be the final single of 2017? “XO” is about being with someone who doesn't know what they want out of your relationship, and being way too invested in them to leave. Maybe not the final single of 2017, but certainly the final single for this particular six month project. Although you changed your stage name from Sofia Nicole to SØF a while back, many people still remember your previous artist persona. Does it bother you when anyone brings up your old work? It doesn't necessarily bother me, because Sofia Nicole is my actual name, but it does confuse me a little when people still refer to me under that stage name. I'm still proud of the songs I wrote under that alias, and I’ve even had requests to perform some of them again at recent shows, but my style has changed a lot from what it was back then, and I want people to see how much I've grown. What’s the primary difference between the two? Sofia Nicole was a high schooler who saw the world as black and white and spent all of her time thinking about crushes and breakups. She was reserved, cookie-cutter and calculated in every single move. She was robotic and, quite frankly, a little boring. SØF is just more grown up. She sees all the grey areas and realizes that life is more complicated than just A or B. She still loves writing about romance, but adult relationships are so much different than high school ones. And she's not afraid to speak her mind. She's sarcastic, confident and unapologetic and she's everything I wanted to be growing up. What is a live SØF performance like? A live SØF performance is, well, lit [laughs]. I love bantering with the audience, cracking jokes, running around the stage and just having a good time. Last question - what is the best part about being SØF? Who I am onstage versus who I am offstage is pretty contrasted. It's not that I'm a different person, but it's more so that being SØF gives me the opportunity to put on this sort of mask that I don't typically wear on a day-to-day basis. SØF is just the exaggerated version of Sofia, but more so an exaggerated version of all of my personal best qualities [laughs]. SØF is extremely confident, unapologetic and sarcastic-- three things I can have a hard time consistently being in real life. I’m much more retracted and careful with my words when I'm offstage, but it's like this energy overcomes me whenever I perform live, and it's electrifying. That's definitely the best part. I wish I could be as cool as SØF is all the time, but it's also nice to have that contrast. CONNECT WITH SØF: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SofMusicOfficial/ Twitter: @SOF_music Website: www.sofmusic.com All press inquiries, please contact: [email protected]  LIGHT IT UP RELEASES MUST-HEAR HALSEY COVER OF “EYES CLOSED”
Click here to listen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/561imD “If you are a fan of Paramore/State Champs...or just like punky alternative Rock, You will love this band! Solid song, catchy, powerful vocals... I have a feeling you'll be hearing a lot about this female fronted masterpiece they call Light It Up.” - Worldwide Underground CONNECTICUT | JUNE 5TH, 2017 - New England alternative rock band shows off the power of transformation in their newest release, an edgy version of Halsey’s “Eyes Closed.” Compared to the likes of Bring Me The Horizon, PVRIS, and Paramore, lead vocalist Gina Fritz puts on a wickedly compelling performance. Their version of “Eyes Closed” is the first taste of their upcoming transition into a new sound. A soft intro, slick guitar licks, and a solid combination of pop and alternative; Light It Up is successfully creating a unique sound that has a small bit for any type of listener. About the cover, the band states: “"We are super excited to to release our cover of 'Eyes Closed' by one of our favorite artists, Halsey. From the minute we heard the song we knew it was a perfect way to transition ourselves to the 'new' Light It Up. Keep your eyes and ears open for tons of new content coming from us this summer!" Light It Up is a five piece female fronted alternative rock band from the suburbs of New Haven, Connecticut. After only being a band since September 2016 Light It Up is on the way to making a name for themselves. With the band building a strong following on social media and being featured on one of Connecticut's number one radio station they are off to a great start. Light It Up has a few tours under their belt as well as supported national touring acts such as We The Kings, Hawthorne Heights, Metro Station and Cute Is What We Aim For and many more! “Eyes Closed” is available NOW. To stay connected with LIGHT IT UP, visit the social media links below: https://youtu.be/rr910dVgsY8 Light It Up: “Eyes Closed” cover https://youtu.be/rr910dVgsY8 Light It Up: “Bury Them” music video For Fans Of: PVRIS, Halsey, Bring Me The Horizon, Paramore CONNECT WITH LIGHT IT UP: Facebook: https://goo.gl/N0CkGY YouTube: https://goo.gl/6LyaAq Twitter: @lightitupct All press inquiries, please contact: [email protected]  SØF RELEASES NEW SINGLE “ONE NIGHT”
Stream “One Night” HERE “A great sound from this New Jersey girl, SØF comes across like a true form singer-songwriter but delivers a great deal of pop in her elevated style.” - Coming Up Magazine EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ | MAY 29TH, 2017 - Following the releases of four 2017 singles, sassy indie pop artist SØF continues on a fast pace with her newest single, “One Night.” The track solidifies her place as a sassy indie-pop artist, but also shows a unique soft side in this particular set of lyrics. “One Night” is filled with flavor - and a perfect representation of her powerful voice and cheeky personality. To coincide, listeners get to experience a new set of visuals with each single released thus far, giving her audience a look into her many characteristics as an artist. With “One Night,” SØF has finally unleashed what may her most intricate and revealing track yet. About the single, SØF states: ““One Night” is the story of how I met one of the most special people in my life. They say love happens when you least expect it, and that's completely true. My freshman year of college I met a guy that I thought was super cute and neither of us thought that our initial interaction would lead to anything. But, like I say in the song, “not quite.” You never know where life will take you.” SØF is a sassy, spunky and unapologetic indie-pop artist with a flair for fast-singing and rapping. Seamlessly weaving between genres by incorporating elements that she's inspired by, SØF has a knack for being eclectic and exceptionally unique. While her onstage persona may be cheeky, SØF is personable and sweet with a passion for philanthropy and giving back. Her soulful vocals combined with her catchy pop hooks and bold lyrics make her a musical force to be reckoned with. “One Night” is available NOW. To stay connected with SØF, visit the social media links below: https://open.spotify.com/album/5rmLtGG2eXjtnBuHhvRNcr SØF: “The Rush” (Spotify link) https://youtu.be/zrqLm0KoZRg SØF: “Shame On Me’ CONNECT WITH SØF: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SofMusicOfficial/ Twitter: @SOF_music Website: www.sofmusic.com All press inquiries, please contact: [email protected]  ROYAL STREET RELEASES DEBUT LP “FLAVORS” Stream “Flavors” HERE “It’s a well documented fact that funk and pop make excellent bedfellows, but this winning combination isn’t taken advantage of nearly as often as it should be. Royal Street have taken up the funk pop mantle and, to all intents and purposes, have done a damn good job of it. ” - Belwood Music PROVIDENCE, RI | JUNE 7th, 2017 - Royal Street shows that they’re not stopping any time soon with the release of their funky rock/pop debut LP “Flavors,” out TODAY. The trio seamlessly blends together power pop vocals, groovy guitar licks, and radio friendly hooks to create their niche. “Flavors” is experimental, yet mainstream; it’s polished, yet gritty. Royal Street, led by vocalist Viana Newton, proves that they are not a one stop shop. The LP features the previously released single, “Make Believe,” the album’s closest example of a power ballad, and a new version of “Cranston Crank,” the upbeat, cool original RS single. It’s a style that’s not nearly toyed with enough - yet Royal Street demonstrates the sound perfectly, while also maintaining their own set of unique characteristics throughout all 10 tracks. About the album, the band states: “The release of our debut album “Flavors” highlights that musically and as individuals we have a lot of different elements and styles we like to play around with. Listen to Make Believe, and be connected to a time when someone wasn’t taking you seriously. Listen to Prove It, and be empowered and confident that you are on the right path in life, and no one can tell you otherwise. Listen to Cranston Crank to dance… and to rid yourself of any negative force. This album has a bit of everything, and we’re confident that anyone could find something that they enjoy about it.” Royal Street is a pop rock act from Providence, Rhode Island specializing in infectious, funky tunes that can take listeners anywhere - from the modern pop hooks of Maroon 5 or Bruno Mars to the alt-rock sounds of Taking Back Sunday or Paramore. The Royal Street sound appeals to a wide variety of listeners, combining the attitude and energy of hard rock with funky guitar lines and soulful melodies. Within only a few short months of becoming active, Royal Street was selected to play the 2015 Warped Tour (Mansfield, MA), and were also part of their first tour, the "Get Loud, Get Lost" Tour with Marina City in the summer of 2015 which covered 12 states in 12 days and used that rhythm to continue to play shows and grow their fan base, touring throughout the Northeast and Midwest. “Flavors” is available NOW. To stay connected with Royal Street, visit the social media links below: https://open.spotify.com/album/5ydJapfDnavB8V3ZWTtJnZ Royal Street: “Flavors” (Spotify link) https://youtu.be/OCHWPe6RW7I Royal Street: “Make Believe” music video CONNECT WITH ROYAL STREET: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/royalstreetofficial Twitter- @royalstreetband Instagram- @royalstreetband All press inquiries, please contact: [email protected]  INERTIA RELEASES NEW LP “THE PROCESS”
Stream “The Process” HERE LOS ANGELES, CA | JUNE 2ND, 2017 - Alternative rock band Inertia are showing off their native California roots in their new LP, “The Process,” out today. In 12 songs, the band explores a wide range of lyrical content, including narratives about growing up and standing tall in front of your own personal demons. Adapting an alt rock sound, the band also includes strong influences from bands such as Bring Me The Horizon, while also maintaining emotive clean vocals throughout the record. There are small senses of metal influences included as well, but Inertia keeps those to a minimum while still demonstrating a fierce and powerful, unique sound. About the album, the band states: “The entire album is a concept piece on growing up and becoming an adult. We spread a message of positivity through active rock music.” Inertia is an all-American alternative rock band with extreme metal roots. The band was formed to create a new flavor of sound found absent in their local rock music scene. After originally having screams and unclean vocals in the music, the band decided to move away from a style they started out with and maintain an all-clean vocal style. Inertia specifically set out for a sound that contains elements of alternative rock while still having a raw sound that nods to their extreme metal roots. With influences like Thrice, Bring Me The Horizon, Circa Survive, and more, Inertia is poised to bring a big sound to the rock music scene and aims to start touring regularly on a national level. As an up and coming DIY band, it is through sheer perseverance and the will to create that will take Inertia from the humble beginnings of Bakersfield, California to new heights. “The Process” is available NOW. To stay connected with Inertia, visit the social media links below: https://open.spotify.com/album/6ab9nywarUsjca5XacDqJi Inertia: “Process” (Spotify link) https://youtu.be/1aOMnCIwekk Inertia: “The Run” lyric video CONNECT WITH INERTIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InertiaTheRockBand Twitter: @inertiarockband YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inertiatherockband All press inquiries, please contact: [email protected] |