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Briston Maroney Drops Emotionally Charged Single “Sunburn Fades”
25Jun By SimonNo Comments
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Briston Maroney Drops Emotionally Charged Single “Sunburn Fades”

Nashville's Briston Maroney is creating a buzz with his latest musical offerings. He has just released "Sunburn Fades," the second single from his highly anticipated album. Ultrapure, is set to be released on September 22 via Canvasback Music/Atlantic Records. Fans can pre-order the album and enjoy the captivating sounds of "Sunburn Fades" now. Photo Credit: Muriel Margaret Maroney draws inspiration from a personal experience, reflecting on a trip to Dollywood with friends. The song captures the bittersweet realization that life inevitably brings changes to friendships and relationships. Despite its introspective theme, Maroney emphasizes that "Sunburn Fades" is not meant to be a sad song, but rather a reflection on the nature of change. Following the success of his lead single, "...
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The Frst Interview And Infectious “Tarantino” Music Video Debut
19Feb By SimonNo Comments
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The Frst Interview And Infectious “Tarantino” Music Video Debut

Photo Credit: The Frst Along with the highly anticipated debut of The Frst's "Tarantino" music video, we had a chance to sit down with the band and get to know them a little better. The project began in 2017 with singer and guitarist Mikei Gray out of Nashville, Tennessee. After spending time on the road with acts like Sublime with Rome, Village People, and Portugal. The Man, Gray set out on his own. The early days of the project featured a rotating cast of well-known musicians. Fast forward to today and The Frst has solidified its lineup with Gray, vocalist/bassist Laura Dobransky, and drummer Jeffrey “Cashmere” Hutchins. Our interview touches on the evolution of their lineup, where you can catch them next live in concert, and some advice they'd like to pass on to up-and-coming...
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MIIRRORS’ Debut Album ‘Motion and Picture’ Set For March Release
8Feb By SimonNo Comments
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MIIRRORS’ Debut Album ‘Motion and Picture’ Set For March Release

Chicago-based band MIIRRORS is all set to release their highly-anticipated debut album. Motion And Picture drops on March 24th through Pravda Records. The album was recorded in Studio B at Electrical Audio in Chicago with additional recordings done in Los Angeles and Nashville. The band produced the album and Brian Deck mixed it at Narwhal Studios. "Motion And Picture" takes the listener on a musical journey. Prepare for a trip through honest lyrical introspection and reactive abrasion while showcasing a personal timeline of disillusionment, resolve, and hope. Material on the album blurs the lines between synthesizers and guitars, reminiscent of My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive. Shawn Rios's unique rhythms anchor the songs, and Brian McSweeney's voice soars above the expanding sounds c...
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Nashville’s Briston Maroney Drops Two-Side Single
13Oct By SimonNo Comments
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Nashville’s Briston Maroney Drops Two-Side Single

Nashville's Briston Maroney has served up a double helping of music that is new to fans but that he wrote nearly five years ago. It certainly appears as if both "Oregon" and "Harvard" have aged like a fine wine and are worth checking out on your preferred streaming platform. Photo Credit: Drew Bauml Now performing in front of large crowds at places like Bonnaroo and the Firefly Music Festival, Maroney has paid his dues. Earlier in his career, he made a name for himself in the Nashville music scene performing DIY house parties. This gave him the opportunity to build connections directly with his fans at these intimate shows. "Oregon" and "Harvard" were produced by Caleb Wright and Jake Luppen of Hippo Campus. Thoughts On "Oregon" This is honestly an old song that I never tho...
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Singer/Songwriter Ian Flanigan Releases ‘Strong’ Debut LP
5Sep By Simon1 Comment
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Singer/Songwriter Ian Flanigan Releases ‘Strong’ Debut LP

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Ian Flanigan has released his highly anticipated debut full-length album. The 11-track Strong is available now on Reviver Music. IanFlaniganMusic.com While many were first introduced to Ian Flanigan's music on NBC's The Voice, he had been touring full time up until that point for more than a decade. His third-place finish on the show led to mentorship and collaboration with country mega-star Blake Shelton on the single "Grow Up". Flanigan assembled an A-list production team to work on Strong. He worked with Todd Lombardo and Craig Alvin (Kacey Musgraves, Will Hoge), Obie O'Brien, Phil Nicolo (Bon Jovi, Sting, Billy Joel), and Ryan Rossebo. A collaboration between Flanigan, Rossebo, and Barrett Baber led to the standout lead single. The uptempo,...
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Judah & the Lion Release Emotional New Single “Take A Walk”
27Feb By SimonNo Comments
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Judah & the Lion Release Emotional New Single “Take A Walk”

Judah & the Lion have returned with their first new music of 2022. It was announced last fall that the band would be heading back into the studio to work on a follow-up to the critically acclaimed Pep Talks released in 2019. Last fall they celebrated 10 years as a band with the release of "Find Another Reason Why". Now the multi-platinum Nashville-based group returns with "Take a Walk". The accompanying music video was filmed in the Music City by longtime collaborator Matt Delisi who has helmed all of their previous videos. Longtime touring bassist Dylan Oglesby built out the set and designed custom clothes for the shoot. www.judahandthelion.com Judah & the Lion have hit a home run with "Take a Walk". It's the kind of song you might not latch on to after the first listen...
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Ian Flanigan Releases Highly Anticipated Music Video For “Grow Up”
18Feb By SimonNo Comments
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Ian Flanigan Releases Highly Anticipated Music Video For “Grow Up”

Singer/songwriter Ian Flanigan teamed up with country music mega-star Blake Shelton on his debut single "Grow Up". The wait is over for the release of the music video for the song. Starring actor Eric Roberts alongside Flanigan and a strong cast of characters, the new video is out now. IanFlaniganMusic.com Flanigan has been touring the country for the better part of the past decade. He's developed a dedicated fanbase that has been with him every step of the way. It was a performance in Nashville as the pandemic was setting in that opened the door to a new chapter. He'd go on to join Team Blake on NBC's The Voice. He earned a third-place finish on the popular singing competition television show. Shelton took him under his wing and is featured on vocals on "Grow Up". Fast forward ...
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Interview: Jackie Bristow Releases Vibrant New Single “Livin’ For Love”
4Feb By SimonNo Comments
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Interview: Jackie Bristow Releases Vibrant New Single “Livin’ For Love”

Nashville-based, New Zealand-born, Jackie Bristow is set to take the country music world by storm. Her new single "Livin' For Love" is out now and sets the table nicely for the release of her new album. Outsider is Bristow's fifth studio album and is due out in March. We recently had a chance to catch up with the talented singer/songwriter. Be sure to check out the interview (and music video) below. We'll get into some of the challenges of filming a music video while on lockdown. Plus we have more info on which popular HBO show you may have recently heard one of her older songs. When COVID arrived in March of 2020, while visiting family in New Zealand, Bristow was unable to return to the United States. Thankfully due to advances in technology, she was able to collaborate with produ...
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Ian Flanigan Drops New Single ‘Grow Up’ Featuring Blake Shelton
13May By SimonNo Comments
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Ian Flanigan Drops New Single ‘Grow Up’ Featuring Blake Shelton

The wait for the highly anticipated new single from singer/songwriter Ian Flanigan is over. Featuring country superstar Blake Shelton, 'Grow Up' was recorded recently in Nashville, TN. Tune in to Monday night's edition of The Voice on NBC for an exclusive performance with Shelton. The appearance is a return to the national stage for Flanigan after a third-place finish on the popular singing competition show last season. Expect more concert dates to be announced soon. In the meantime, you can watch his homecoming live stream from Pawling, NY on Thursday, August 5. Daryls House is owned by Hall & Oates Daryl Hall. For updates on Ian's life on the road follow along on Twitter & Instagram. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m11TVYK0usM
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