 "Some artists grab you from the word go and NO SHADE is one of those artists... The mix of alt-pop beats and melodies with those massive rock guitar riffs is really refreshing" - Listen With Monger
LONG ISLAND, NY | DECEMBER 18th, 2020 - Alternative/post hardcore artist NO SHADE has released his new EP "Broken Down," available on all digital platforms NOW. "Broken Down" was initially introduced through the lead single "Fading Away," a hard rock ballad fused with trap-pop influences. The EP varies in sounds, relinquishing any sonic boundaries. NO SHADE detaches from genre labels to create his own blend, and "Broken Down" is a perfect example of his diversity. EP tracks like "Stay Too Long" and "Go" are the most diverse in the set, blending together elements of punk rock, synth pop, and hardcore into one cohesive mix. Edgy and introspective, this refreshing collection goes straight to the heart and will appeal to listeners of many genres. What started as practicing guitar in his bedroom to get through a breakup, NO SHADE has since transformed into an artist who pushes creative boundaries. Hailing from Long Island, New York, NO SHADE is created and self-produced by CJ Arey. As a music lover himself, NO SHADE has countless influences, including artists like Machine Gun Kelly, Pierce the Veil, Issues, and nothing,nowhere. While NO SHADE pulls inspiration from these artists and many more, he would define his music as one with no “genre labels” attached. Turning away from the norm of having genre boundaries and by not confining himself into any specific one gives NO SHADE the creative freedom to write from a place of vulnerability and openness to deliver music that resonates with listeners. NO SHADE hopes that listeners of his music can find themselves transported into the places he is in when he writes his songs and that they allow themselves to feel their emotions freely when listening to his music. STREAM/DOWNLOAD "BROKEN DOWN" NO SHADE - "Comeback" CONNECT WITH NO SHADE: Instagram: @iamnoshade Twitter: @iamnoshade Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ffSkpM Linktree: https://linktr.ee/iamnoshade/
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 NASHVILLE, TN | 12/11/2020 - Singer-songwriter Carly Tefft has released the fourth part (called 'page 4' by Tefft) of her new acoustic LP, "Songs Past Dark," out on all digital platforms NOW. The final two LP songs, "Speakeasy" (original) and "Who Knew" (cover), wrap up a gorgeous acoustic project that Tefft began to embark on at the start of fall. Combining stunningly raw originals and beautiful acoustic covers, "Songs Past Dark," places a strong emphasis on story telling, Carly's songwriting forte. Closing off this era with "Speakeasy" and "Who Knew," Tefft knows exactly who and where she is, resting boldly in a multi-genre package of vulnerability. With elements of both country and pop, the "Songs Past Dark" LP project finds Carly at her core.
Mix the vivid story-telling ability of a Nashville songwriter with the passion of a New England sports fan and the energy of an engaging performer and you’ve got singer-songwriter Carly Tefft. Originally from Cape Cod, MA, the 2015 Berklee College of Music grad’s influences range from Keith Urban, Carly Simon, Ed Sheeran and Julia Michaels; making Tefft’s sound multi-genre. Carolyn Kruse of Boston’s “Country 102.5” puts it this way: “When she opens her mouth to sing, her lyrics draw you in and her power knocks you out. When she riffs, jaws drop. Carly Tefft and her red-headed moxie are a force… here to stay.“ Since calling Music City her home for the past 5 years, she has played the city’s famed Bluebird Cafe, The Listening Room, Whiskey Jam and opened for artists such as Justin Moore, Chase Rice, Jimmie Allen and Devin Dawson. Ty Bentli, host of Ty Bentli show on Apple Music, says Carly has “an incredible, unique tone and timber to [her] voice that is immediately identifiable”, which is easy to hear when you listen to her singles “When” and “Better off at a Bar.” If her honest lyrics, full voice and rhythmic guitar skills don't grab your attention, her red hair just might. STREAM/DOWNLOAD "PAGE 4": https://www.carlytefft.com/carly-tefft CONNECT WITH CARLY TEFFT: IG: www.instagram.com/carlytefft TWITTER: www.twitter.com/carlytefft FB: www.facebook.com/carlytefft YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/Catt828 WEBSITE: www.carlytefft.com  ELMIRA, NY | DEC 4TH, 2020 - Indie/alternative artist Greg Hill has released his new EP "Better Love," available on all digital platforms NOW. His third EP of 2020, Greg embarked on re-examining and re-releasing previous works throughout the years. As his sound continued to evolve over time, experimentation allowed him to look at his previous work through a different glass. The EP is filled with an array of different musical elements, including influences of indie, alt, and bedroom pop, making the collection a must-hear eclectic mix. Each track is a culmination of growth, freeing Hill from self doubt and expanding upon the genre of bedroom pop. About "Better Love," he states:
During the making of the “Better Love” EP in 2018, I was dealing with the feelings of not getting over a past relationship, and a longing to find that “better love,” as it were. Fortunately I had found just that, but I still had to finish these songs! I had to free myself of the doubt that there wasn’t any true meaning behind what I was doing. There was, and the realization I had was there’s always something more out there to explore, whether it be a relationship, making a new type of song/sound or even the world around you. There is always “better love.” There is always hope! This EP encapsulates those feelings of “will I ever reach my goals?” “What if..” this and “What if..” that. There is no “what if!” It is what “is” that’s important. Greg Hill is in a constant state of evolution. The independent multi-instrumentalist, producer, and bedroom pop artist (based in Buffalo, NY) has been honing his ability to play, write and record well before he could even drive. While living in his hometown of Elmira, NY, Greg drumed in two bands - Groton Ave. and Sun Pilot - both of which are now inactive. His solo work began in 2016 when he recorded an album’s worth of rock, acoustic and singer-songwriter songs. The album, titled “I Promise I’m Clean; Haven’t Done a Thing,” was released on all platforms in 2017, but Hill swiftly deleted it, thinking the work was not within his full creative potential. He then morphed his sound and recorded as much music as he could, experimenting heavily with synthesizers, programmed drums, and themes surrounding anxiety, loneliness, and heartbreak. A common trend of his story is recording full bodies of work, releasing them for short periods of time, and removing them from the internet in their entirety. This release strategy shifted in 2020 when his previous band Sun Pilot parted ways. Hill decided to re-listen to his old music, and quickly realized that he had already discovered his individual sound years back without realizing. Hill's plan was and still is simple. He must put out his “old” music to show the progression of his artistic story. He re-released his debut record “I Promise I’m Clean…” in August of 2020, and continued this pattern with other previous releases. His third installment comes in the form of “Better Love.” All of his re-release projects were self recorded, mixed, mastered, and then sent out the door, no longer waiting in the “vault,” or as you may call it - an iTunes folder. Each collection is a must-hear eclectic mix of indie, bedroom pop, and alt influences, giving his personal re-examination a wide range of flavors. 2020 will end with the revival of four Greg Hill projects that originally lived from 2016 to 2018, as he breathes new life into past creations and continues through metamorphosis. STREAM/DOWNLOAD "BETTER LOVE": https://linktr.ee/blinkblankblu CONNECT WITH GREG HILL: Twitter - https://twitter.com/blinkblankblu Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blanksmilez/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gregthillmusic Bandcamp - https://blinkblankblu.bandcamp.com/ Linktree - https://linktr.ee/blinkblankblu  LONG ISLAND, NY | DECEMBER 2ND, 2020 - Alternative/post hardcore artist NO SHADE has announced the upcoming release of his new EP "Broken Down," which will be released on all digital platforms 12/18/2020. The EP was initially introduced through the lead single "Fading Away," a hard rock ballad fused with trap-pop influences. The EP varies in sounds, relinquishing any sonic boundaries. NO SHADE detaches from genre labels to create his own blend, and "Broken Down" is a perfect example of his diversity. EP tracks like "Stay Too Long" and "Go" are the most diverse in the set, blending together elements of punk rock, synth pop, and hardcore into one cohesive mix. What started as practicing guitar in his bedroom to get through a breakup, NO SHADE has since transformed into an artist who pushes creative boundaries. Hailing from Long Island, New York, NO SHADE is created and self-produced by CJ Arey. As a music lover himself, NO SHADE has countless influences, including artists like Machine Gun Kelly, Pierce the Veil, Issues, and nothing,nowhere. While NO SHADE pulls inspiration from these artists and many more, he would define his music as one with no “genre labels” attached. Turning away from the norm of having genre boundaries and by not confining himself into any specific one gives NO SHADE the creative freedom to write from a place of vulnerability and openness to deliver music that resonates with listeners. NO SHADE hopes that listeners of his music can find themselves transported into the places he is in when he writes his songs and that they allow themselves to feel their emotions freely when listening to his music. PRESAVE "BROKEN DOWN" EP: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/noshade1/broken-down CONNECT WITH NO SHADE: Instagram: @iamnoshade Twitter: @iamnoshade Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ffSkpM Linktree: https://linktr.ee/iamnoshade/ |