Photo: Ava Pellor ELMIRA, NY | NOV 23rd, 2020 - Indie/alternative artist Greg Hill has announced the upcoming release of his new EP, "Better Love," out on all digital platforms 12/4/2020. 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. 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 an independent multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer, songwriter, and bedroom pop artist based in Buffalo, NY. At just 22 years old now, Greg 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 played the drums (his primary instrument) in bands Groton Ave. and Sun Pilot. Groton Ave. recorded 2 EPs with Doug White at Watchmen Studios in Buffalo, NY, and helped self produce a 2 track single for Sun Pilot. His solo career started in 2016 when he recorded an album’s worth of rock, acoustic and singer-songwriter songs. He titled the album “I Promise I’m Clean; Haven’t Done a Thing.” He released the record on all platforms in 2017, and swiftly deleted it, thinking it was not within his full potential. He then morphed his sound, recording as much music as he could. He experimented with synthesizers and programmed drums, writing songs about anxiety, loneliness, heartbreak, and eventually “waking up” as he puts it. A common trend of his story is recording EPs and albums, putting them out for short periods of time, and removing them from the internet. This all changed in 2020 when Sun Pilot parted ways. He decided to listen to his old music on his laptop, and quickly realized he has had his sound for years while trying to find “it.” Greg’s plan was, and still is simple. He must simply put out his “old” music to show the progression of his story. He has done, and continues to do, just that. He re-released his first record “I Promise I’m Clean…” in August of 2020, and told fans to be looking out for 3 EP releases before the year 2020 ends. In October, he released “The Origin of Species” EP, and in November, released “On the Blank Screen.” Greg’s third installment comes in the form of “Better Love.” All three of these projects were recorded and fully mixed by himself from the fall of 2017 to the winter of 2018. He remastered them, and sent them out the door, no longer waiting in the “vault,” or as you may call it - an iTunes folder. 2020 will end with 4 Greg Hill projects spanning from 2016 to 2018. PRESAVE "BETTER LOVE" EP: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/greghill/better-love 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
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NASHVILLE, TN | 11/20/2020 - Singer-songwriter Carly Tefft has released the third part (called 'page 3' by Tefft) of her new acoustic LP, "Songs Past Dark," out on all digital platforms NOW. Consisting of two songs, "You Get In The Way" (original) and "Billie Jean" (cover), page 3 is a beautiful testament to Tefft's vulnerability in music. The project was lead in by four songs in October, all accompanied by their own music videos. Stripped back and raw, "Songs Past Dark" places a strong emphasis on story telling, Carly's songwriting forte. With elements of both country and pop, the second half of "Songs Past Dark" finds Carly at her core. The remaining two songs on "Songs After Dark" will be released on 12/11. About "Songs Past Dark" Carly states: “For the “Songs Past Dark” Acoustic EP Project, I want to create an experience for the listener where both my original song & cover song I choose touch on the same theme. Even more so, the listener will get a peek into my influences, which come from a wide variety of genres, which are apparent in my own writing." 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 3": https://outnow.io/t/page3 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 Photo: Em Pearson ATLANTA, GA | NOV 6TH, 2020 - Pop rock band VYB (pronounced vibe) have released their new single and music video "Deja Vu," available on all digital platforms now. A personal track to lead vocalist Tom, "Deja Vu" is a track about finding yourself in a familiar, yet uncomfortable, romantic encounter. Rooted in sleek pop, alternative, and punk influences, the independent band VYB blends electronic dance elements into their sound, the trio "feel we’ve entered our sonic stride with our next collection of music". About "Deja Vu," the band states: "Deja Vu" means a lot to us as a band. We feel that the sound of this song was something we’ve been working towards since we formed the band. Not only does "Deja Vu" mark a new era of our music, but we really feel it’s a representation of how far our music has come. Hailing from Atlanta, VYB (pronounced vibe) plays a blend of uplifting pop rock and electronic dance music to create a truly unique sonic chemistry. The trio have been captivating Atlanta crowds since their formation at the top of 2019, quickly reaching local success with their early singles “Ocean Breeze” and “Think Of You”. Initially lead vocalist Tom Belau’s solo project, VYB evolved into a full-fledged project while Belau was assembling a live band to create his first EP. The trio’s undeniable chemistry led to the decision to scrap Tom’s solo work and move forward as an entirely new entity, now known as VYB. Their debut album “Mood Swings,” released in early 2020, dipped heavily into the usage of color to set the album’s animated tone. VYB continued to spread their aesthetic through headlining local Atlanta venues, including Smith's Olde Bar and The Drunken Unicorn, bringing their choreographed light show to their live set. Their upcoming single “Deja Vu” (out Nov 6th) expands on their utilization of color and light to set a more mature, moodier tone - something they aim to continue doing on their next album. The multitude of new elements in their new music are all distinguishable - alternative, EDM, and touches of punk - yet still compatible and well coordinated. VYB is your new aesthetic. STREAM/DOWNLOAD "DEJA VU": https://ampl.ink/N9MJ9 CONNECT WITH VYB: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vybband/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vybband/ Twitter: @vybband YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQdfNw6QX2Rnu8LIr-GMVHQ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/JLqA2hg/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3o7qPCv VYBCAST: https://spoti.fi/2T7kFnP Photo: Em Pearson ATLANTA, GA | OCT 19TH, 2020 - Pop rock band VYB (pronounced vibe) have announced the upcoming release of their new single "Deja Vu," available on all digital platforms November 6th, 2020. A personal track to lead vocalist Tom, "Deja Vu" is a track about finding yourself in a familiar, yet uncomfortable, romantic encounter. VYB blends electronic dance elements into their sound, as well as utilizes color to showcase each release's aesthetic. About "Deja Vu," the band states: We think the most unique part about our music is the fact that each of us pull from different genres when writing songs. In Deja Vu, we think it’s very easy to distinguish different styles from Alt Rock, EDM and even small bits of punk. We pride ourselves on our ability to not get sonically stuck in a corner and we feel every one of our songs brings some sort of unique and fresh sound. Hailing from Atlanta, VYB (pronounced vibe) play a blend of uplifting pop rock and electronic dance music to create a truly unique sound. The trio consisting of Tom Belau (vocals, keys, guitar), Noah Phillips (lead guitar) and Ryan Jones (drums) have been captivating Atlanta crowds since the beginning of 2019. They quickly reached local success with their early singles Ocean Breeze and Think Of You and followed up their single work with their independently released debut album, Mood Swings in March of 2020. VYB are currently recording their second album with producer Andrew Hill at Off The Record Studio and planning for a Music filled rest of the year. The journey to the creation of VYB started in the Fall of 2018 when singer Tom Belau set out to assemble a band to accompany him with a solo EP. Tom tried and failed with multiple musicians until finding Noah Phillips (guitar), Ryan Jones (drums) and Bailey Jackson (former bassist) on a website called Bandmix. The group got along so well that they collectively decided to scrap Tom's solo work and move forward as an entirely new entity, thus creating VYB. VYB hit 2019 hard, releasing four indie pop singles and recording an entire album with Atlanta producer Damon Moon. Throughout their first year as a band, they made a name for themselves locally, headlining Atlanta venues such as, Smith's Olde Bar, 529, The Drunken Unicorn and being featured at many more. On March 27th 2020, VYB released their debut album, Mood Swings and are currently gearing up for their next era of music. CONNECT WITH VYB: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vybband/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vybband/ Twitter: @vybband YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQdfNw6QX2Rnu8LIr-GMVHQ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/JLqA2hg/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3o7qPCv VYBCAST: https://spoti.fi/2T7kFnP Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/vyb/1452872090 Website & EPK: https://www.vybband.com/epk-1 PHILADELPHIA, PA | OCT 14TH, 2020 - Indie/alt rock band Marcelyn, the band have released a new music video for their single "Guilloteens". Featured on their latest LP "Monstrous Existence," "Guiloteens" is a relaxing, raw highlight of the album. The video is a testament to the trio's versatility and unique ability to create a cohesive visual. Marcelyn, the band features a wide range of instruments on their new LP, delving into dynamic, organic production. Originally introduced through two recently-released singles, "Quarantine Song" and "Empty Room," the LP is the bold result of various frustrations felt by the band throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Marcelyn, the band is something both fragile and deadly with a heavy helping of kickass. Originally the solo project of classically-trained singer Marcelyn Lebovitz, this band has now grown into a three-piece force to be reckoned with, featuring namesake Marcelyn on vocals and ukulele, her brother Mike on bass, and Travis Martin on drums, keyboard and guitar. The trio serves indie rock weirdness on a silver platter with a side of smooth vocals, audacious bass playing, and groovy beats. Their debut LP "Indignities & Depravities" was released on June 1, 2018; their second "This is Woman's Lib?" came out on August 8, 2019. “Monstrous Existence,” their third album, will be available everywhere on September 25, 2020. Two singles, “Quarantine Song” and “Empty Room,” are already streaming. The band used to play shows throughout the United States (mostly in their hometown of Philadelphia), but since the pandemic it’s been livestreams on Instagram. Wear a mask. STREAM/DOWNLOAD "MONSTROUS EXISTENCE": http://hyperurl.co/qfnpfp CONNECT WITH MARCELYN, THE BAND: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/marceyislife/videos Instagram: @marcelyntheband Twitter: @marcelyntheband Facebook: @marcelynmusic Webpage: marcelyntheband.com Photo: Jordan Lyric PHILADELPHIA, PA | SEPT 25th, 2020 - Indie/alt rock band Marcelyn, the band have released their new LP "Monstrous Existence," available on all digital platforms NOW. The three piece features a wide range of instruments on the LP, delving into dynamic, organic production. Originally introduced through two recently-released singles, "Quarantine Song" and "Empty Room," the LP is the bold result of various frustrations felt by the band throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. About the creation of the album, the band states: We started recording in Travis’s studio in December and finished a song or two. There was a nice airy, live sound to them. But then COVID came to town and we had to stop. In April, Marce sent Travis a demo of “Empty Room” and he just ran with it. Marce and Mike recorded their parts on their own and sent them to him, and he filled up the rest of the song with all kinds of keyboards and guitars. The resulting sound was much richer than the stuff from December, so we shelved the older stuff and did the rest of the album remotely. Travis worked like a quarantined madman and the album was done by July. Marcelyn, the band is something both fragile and deadly with a heavy helping of kickass. Originally the solo project of classically-trained singer Marcelyn Lebovitz, this band has now grown into a three-piece force to be reckoned with, featuring namesake Marcelyn on vocals and ukulele, her brother Mike on bass, and Travis Martin on drums, keyboard and guitar. The trio serves indie rock weirdness on a silver platter with a side of smooth vocals, audacious bass playing, and groovy beats. Their debut LP "Indignities & Depravities" was released on June 1, 2018; their second "This is Woman's Lib?" came out on August 8, 2019. “Monstrous Existence,” their third album, will be available everywhere on September 25, 2020. Two singles, “Quarantine Song” and “Empty Room,” are already streaming. The band used to play shows throughout the United States (mostly in their hometown of Philadelphia), but since the pandemic it’s been livestreams on Instagram. Wear a mask. STREAM/DOWNLOAD "MONSTROUS EXISTENCE": http://hyperurl.co/qfnpfp CONNECT WITH MARCELYN, THE BAND: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/marceyislife/videos Instagram: @marcelyntheband Twitter: @marcelyntheband Facebook: @marcelynmusic Webpage: marcelyntheband.com LONG ISLAND, NY | SEPT 25th, 2020 - Progressive metal artist Eric Francis has released his new LP "Under A Fake Sky," available on all digital platforms NOW. Creating a deliberate sense of “musical whiplash” in his sound, Eric Francis uses a contrast between light and heavy elements in his writing. “Under A Fake Sky” was conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic from March - July, and was created entirely by Francis in his home while in quarantine. Originally released on August 28th, he is excited to share the instrumental version a month later. About the instrumental LP, Eric states: "I believe that the instrumental version of Under a Fake Sky provides a very different listening experience than the original album. Whether you dislike vocals in general or just want to focus your attention on the riffs and drum parts, you'll definitely hear these songs in a new way without the vocals. Personally, I find the instrumental album to be very relaxing." Progressive metal artist Eric Francis is always trying something different. Experimenting with elements of many rock and metal subgenres, his discography is a sonic melting pot always open for expansion. Self-described as creating a sense of ‘musical whiplash,’ Francis’ music is characterized by complicated rhythm guitar parts and “airy”, ambient leads, using a contrast between light and heavy elements in his writing. Prior to releasing music as a solo artist, Francis collaborated with many bands local to his home on Long Island. His new LP, ‘Under A Fake Sky,” (released August 28th) was created during the COVID-19 pandemic by Francis himself. Although the record was unplanned, Eric found himself inspired by the confines of quarantine to produce, write, record, mix, and master an album from his home. Lyrically, the LP tells the story of his personal experiences with quarantine, isolation, current events, and the COVID-19 pandemic. “Under A Fake Sky” is a mesh of progressive metal and djent sounds that blend together seamlessly. STREAM/DOWNLOAD: https://ericfrancis.fanlink.to/uafsinstrumental CONNECT WITH ERIC FRANCIS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericfrancisrock Instagram: @ericfrancisrock Twitter: @ericfrancisrock Website: https://www.ericfrancisrock.com PHILADELPHIA, PA | SEPT 11, 2020 - Indie/alt rock band Marcelyn, the band have announced the upcoming release of their new LP "Monstrous Existence," available on all digital platforms September 25th. The three piece features a wide range of instruments on the LP, delving into dynamic, organic production. About the creation of the album, the band states: Recording this album remotely really made us rethink our writing process and how we work out songs. Because we had to send full parts back and forth, we had fully formed ideas of how a part should go, or where a change should be made, and having that mapped out made a big difference. We sometimes had 3 or 4 different versions or mixes of songs, with different instrumentation. So we got to pick and choose the best versions of each song. Marcelyn, the band is something both fragile and deadly with a heavy helping of kickass. Originally the solo project of classically-trained singer Marcelyn Lebovitz, this band has now grown into a three-piece force to be reckoned with, featuring namesake Marcelyn on vocals and ukulele, her brother Mike on bass, and Travis Martin on drums, keyboard and guitar. The trio serves indie rock weirdness on a silver platter with a side of smooth vocals, audacious bass playing, and groovy beats. Their debut LP "Indignities & Depravities" was released on June 1, 2018; their second "This is Woman's Lib?" came out on August 8, 2019. “Monstrous Existence,” their third album, will be available everywhere on September 25, 2020. Two singles, “Quarantine Song” and “Empty Room,” are already streaming. The band used to play shows throughout the United States (mostly in their hometown of Philadelphia), but since the pandemic it’s been livestreams on Instagram. Wear a mask. CONNECT WITH MARCELYN: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/marceyislife/videos Instagram: @marcelyntheband Twitter: @marcelyntheband Facebook: @marcelynmusic Webpage: marcelyntheband.com CINCINNATI, OH | AUGUST 28th, 2020 - Pop punk quintet Big Smile have released a music video for their new single "Killdozer," out NOW. The band's first release via their new label Anchor Eighty Four Records, "Killdozer" is an ambitious vocal performance with biting lyrics concerning the pharmaceutical industry, delving into the complexities of addiction. Intertwined with dynamic instrumentation, the track takes listeners on a stirring ride, ranging from bouncy and energetic to driving and emotional. The music video closely coincides with the single's lyricism, sharing disturbing facts and statistics about Big Pharma. A true contender in pop punk, Big Smile are poised to take the throne. After releasing two songs in late 2017, Big Smile hit the ground running in 2018 with the release of their first EP 'When I Left Home,’ produced by Seth Henderson (Real Friends, Knuckle Puck, Sleep On It), which quickly gained recognition around the local Cincinnati/Dayton music scene. Shortly after a string of shows, including some with local heavyweights like Settle Your Scores, You vs. Yesterday, and Mascots, the band embarked on their first small tour which included shows with Abandoned By Bears and Youth Fountain. The Pop-Punk quintet returned to Always Be Genius Studios in late 2018 in preparation for their 2019 release 'Dependent,' which quickly gathered 100k streams on Spotify behind lead single, ‘Pillbox Hill.’ The single landed on multiple Spotify playlists such as Pop Punk's Not Dead and The Scene and opened the door for the band to tour as well as open for national acts such as State Champs, The Dangerous Summer, and Grayscale. After their late 2019 release of their video for the song 'Oscillate', which premiered on Live Nation's 'The Noise', Big Smile hit the road one last time before returning to ABG to record another batch of tunes set for release throughout 2020. STREAM/DOWNLOAD “KILLDOZER”: https://bigsmile.fanlink.to/killdozer CONNECT WITH BIG SMILE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearebigsmile/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigsmile_oh?lang=en Instagram: https://instagram.com/bigsmile_oh?igshid=881xgbifjjqm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7jFrx8TibIv8KB-S8rqYKQ LONG ISLAND, NY | AUGUST 28TH, 2020 - Progressive metal artist Eric Francis has released his new LP "Under A Fake Sky," available on all digital platforms NOW. Creating a deliberate sense of “musical whiplash” in his sound, Eric Francis uses a contrast between light and heavy elements in his writing. “Under A Fake Sky” was conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic from March - July, and was created entirely by Francis in his home while in quarantine. Lyrically, the LP tells the story of his personal experiences during quarantine, and how he was handling isolation, current events, and the COVID-19 pandemic. About the LP, Eric states: “The album ends on a cliffhanger. While creating this album has provided me with much needed comfort and distraction, nothing has changed. The pandemic is ongoing with no way out in sight. Many people, myself included, are still lost at sea when it comes to careers and incomes. The current state of the world is bleak, and I felt that there was no other appropriate ending. Depending on what the future holds, I may continue the story in a follow-up album.” Progressive metal artist Eric Francis is always trying something different. Experimenting with elements of many rock and metal sub-genres, his discography is a sonic melting pot always open for expansion. Self-described as creating a sense of ‘musical whiplash,’ Francis’ music is characterized by complicated rhythm guitar parts and “airy”, ambient leads, using a contrast between light and heavy elements in his writing. Prior to releasing music as a solo artist, Francis collaborated with many bands local to his home on Long Island. His new LP, ‘Under A Fake Sky,” (released August 28th) was created during the COVID-19 pandemic by Francis himself. Although the record was unplanned, Eric found himself inspired by the confines of quarantine to produce, write, record, mix, and master an album from his home. Lyrically, the LP tells the story of his personal experiences with quarantine, isolation, current events, and the COVID-19 pandemic. “Under A Fake Sky” is a mesh of progressive metal and djent sounds that blend together seamlessly. STREAM/DOWNLOAD “UNDER A FAKE SKY”: https://ericfrancis.fanlink.to/underafakeskyEric CONNECT WITH ERIC FRANCIS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericfrancisrock Instagram: @ericfrancisrock Twitter: @ericfrancisrock Website: https://www.ericfrancisrock.com |
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