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Are You Feeling ‘Alright’? After Listening to The Bluebell Smile, You Will
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Are You Feeling ‘Alright’? After Listening to The Bluebell Smile, You Will

The Bluebell Smile, a four-piece rock band made up of life-long best friends from Venice Beach, CA, just released a dreamy new single: "I'm Alright." The song came out via Dark Spark Music (The Orchard) on February 16th. It is certainly a must-listen, especially if you're seeking some respite from the winter cold--or other external stressors you may be facing. The thing we like the most about The Bluebell Smile is that their music oozes nostalgia, while still being fresh and modern. This new song has this hazy, summery vibe to it that's reminiscent of feel-good rock classics of yesterday, but also has appeal beyond that. It's vivid, clever, and resonant--all markers of a great tune. See for yourself: check out the new song by The Bluebell Smile, "I'm Alright," via Spotify, below. ...
Romantics Founder Mike Skill Releases Wilson Pickett/Steve Cropper Tribute
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Romantics Founder Mike Skill Releases Wilson Pickett/Steve Cropper Tribute

Rock, soul and blues fans will want to check out the new single from The Romantics founder/songwriter Mike Skill. The cover of "In The Midnight Hour" pays tribute to the legendary Wilson Pickett and Steve Cropper. Teaming up with a number of well-known musicians for the project, it's worth adding to your playlists if you like what you hear. Skill expertly wears a lot of hats on the song by handling guitar, bass, and vocal duties. Kevin Rankin from A Flock of Seagulls and Animotion is on percussion. Rounding out the talented lineup is Jason Hartless on drums and Mick Hartless-Skill on vocals and organ. Chuck Alkazian (Pop Evil, Soundgarden, Tantric) produced the track at Pearl Sound Studios (Eminem, Filter). History Behind the Song "In The Midnight Hour" was written and recorded a...