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Jill Barber has released the video for "Mercy," the second single from her upcoming album Metaphora. "On 'Mercy,' Barber implores listeners to practice self-compassion in the form of showing mercy to themselves," says American Songwriter, who debuted the track. "She contrasts the powerful narrative with spare piano and gently swelling strings, an arrangement that also provides ample space for her nimble vocals to take center stage."
The song was inspired by a weekend spent with a friend struggling with depression. It's a reminder that "if you're loved you're not alone," the Canadian songwriter tells Billboard. "There are people that are standing with you and want to see you get better. It's really a love song but also I'm trying to add my voice to a growing chorus of voices trying to remove stigma from mental illness, trying to put it out there in the world so we can all be more connected to one another." On Metaphora, Jill Barber bursts back onto the stage with a bold and daring offering of music, confidently executed with the style and grace of a woman who knows exactly what she's doing.
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Formed in 2013 in Brooklyn, The Classic Kids - Eric James (Bass/Vocals), Matty Boy (Guitar/Vocals), Max Dean (Guitar), and Mikey G (Drums) - have quickly been making waves with their meaningful lyricism and indie pop/ retro rock’n’roll sound. After the success of their previous releases, the boys are back will a "love at first note" new tune, "Better Days." Led by a downright infectious melody featuring jangly guitars and a soaring sing-along ready chorus, "Better Days" is an uplifting, hopeful song that will plaster a smile across your entire face. Matty Boy notes, "During these hard times of political differences, we wanted to create lyrics that can just take your mind away from all that and give you something to feel good about. These are our better days." Enjoy the song and video, which follows the band doing good deeds and bringing joy to people throughout New York City, above and for more information visit the links below. http://theclassickids.com https://www.facebook.com/TheClassicKids/ https://twitter.com/theclassickids?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/Theclassickids/ No stranger to the shadows of depression and anxiety and a willing spokesperson for the cause, Philippa Hanna says this song came from both personal experiences and conversations with her fans. “So many of us have moments where daily life becomes overwhelming. I wanted 'The Hero' to be a loving reminder that there is no shame in asking for help, even if you are the one that usually has it together and takes care of others. If we can openly talk about and deal with these vulnerable moments it could prevent much deeper problems later on.” The single's evocative music video depicts a varied cast of characters immersed in water and struggling towards the surface. “I wanted to somehow recreate that feeling of drowning that life can cause to feel when stress overwhelms us. I hope that it reminds viewers that this can happen to anyone and that there is nothing to feel ashamed about.” For more information visit HERE  (Press Release) On June 22nd, Dawes will release Passwords, the group’s sixth studio album, and fourth on their own HUB Records. Passwords is an album for and about the modern age: the relationships that fill it, the politics that divide it, and the small victories and big losses that give it shape. "We're living in such a unique moment in history,” says lead singer and songwriter Taylor Goldsmith, “Many of these songs are an attempt to come to terms with the modern world, while always trying to consider both sides of the story."
Dawes will debut the album’s first single, “Living In the Future,” on May 10th and you can watch the album trailer for Passwords here. Pre-order the album on all formats here and directly from the band here. In the decade since Dawes emerged from Southern California, the band, consisting of guitarist/singer Taylor Goldsmith, drummer Griffin Goldsmith, bassist Wylie Gelber, and keyboardist Lee Pardini, has evolved and electrified and grown into a forward-thinking band for the 21st century. The result is Passwords, a warm, lived-in album that spotlights Dawes’s strength as a live act while also staying rooted in studio craft and consideration. The album bounces between the familiar territory of guitar-driven indie rock (the anthemic, atmospheric "Living In The Future"); SoCal soul ("My Greatest Invention"); and modern folk ("I Can't Love," "Stay Down"), but also embraces a spacier, experimental approach thanks to the band's newest member, keyboardist Lee Pardini.  Courtesy: Green Room PR Nashville, TN – May 1, 2018 - Country LakeShake revealed the genre's hottest lineup for the three-day, two stage festival's second stage, labeled “Next From Nashville,” today. The announcement follows the news that superstars Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line and more will take stage for the fourth-annual event at Chicago's Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on June 22-24. Brown & Gray, Delta Rae, Dillon Carmichael, Adam Doleac, Morgan Evans, Jacksonville Kid, Jon Langston, Muscadine Bloodline, Tyler Rich, Jameson Rodgers, Dylan Schneider, Mitchell Tenpenny, The Steel Woods, The Wild Feathers and Charlie Worsham are all set to take the “Next From Nashville” stage. The festival’s second stage has been praised by Rolling Stone for "shining the spotlight on new talent... where up-and-comers are given a chance to introduce their music in between sets by the veteran acts.”
Launched in 2015, Country LakeShake has quickly been dubbed the ultimate city-festival experience, with the perfect fusion of world-class country music acts and the infamous backdrop of the Chicago skyline. Country LakeShake's reputation in the artist community is known as the feel-good event of the summer, with a relentless and exuberant fan base. Offering an all-encompassing experience, fans can enjoy multiple opportunities onsite ranging from popular food trucks, games, interactive activities and more. Three-day and Single-day passes are available now at https://lakeshakefestival.com. Follow further Country LakeShake updates on Facebook: facebook.com/LakeShakeFest, Twitter: @LakeShakeFest and Instagram: @LakeShakeFest and join the conversation on Twitter, using #LakeShakeFest.  Sun Records Sam Phillips presenting Johnny Cash with his first Gold Record for I Walk the Line - Credit: Johnny Cash Museum Archive The Johnny Cash Museum premiered an artifact today that has never previously been on public display despite being presented to Johnny Cash more than six decades ago. The unveiling of this rare artifact - Johnny Cash’s very first gold record - was released today to commemorate Cash’s first #1 I Walk the Line on what is the anniversary of the song’s release on Sun Records on May 1, 1956. Johnny’s siblings Tommy Cash and Joanne Cash-Yates joined Sam Phillips’ son Jerry Phillips on site today as the award finally found a permanent home on exhibition at the museum, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 1, 2018 Press Release)—At the beginning of April 2018, teen songwriter/recording artist, EmiSunshine launched her initiative to generate awareness surrounding Autism. At the conclusion of her endeavor, the young songstress received overwhelming emotional response and acclaim. As part of EmiSunshine’s independent “Autism Awareness” campaign, she introduced the self-penned original tune, “Ninety Miles,” and the corresponding music videos [the original acoustic video performance produced by Magnolia Pearl and the newly-produced contemporary version produced and directed by four-time Grammy®-winning producer, Tony Brown (Brooks & Dunn/George Strait/Vince Gill)].
Over the course of the month-long initiative, the acoustic rendition of "Ninety Miles" (Magnolia Pearl) enjoyed more than 2.85 Million Reached, 1.1 Mil Views, 74K Comments/Shares, while the second version, (produced by Tony Brown and released on April 25, 2018 via Country Rebel) reached 1.34 Millionand amassed nearly 400K Views, 34.5 K Comments/Shares in less than 10 days. The “Ninety Miles” storyline originated from a close, personal relationship and spotlights Emi’s first-hand observation of the challenges her childhood friend and his family endure, and her perspective of the condition. Country Rebel featured both versions of the “Ninety Miles” music videos; GodTube, Faith Potand millions from across the globe also applauded Emi in support of her goal to educate our public surrounding this unthinkable condition. “I just want to help others say what they cannot and convey to those who do not understand the condition, that those who suffer should not be shunned or left alone,” Sunshine explained. “My intent was to move people to take notice and become more educated about Autism, not for just one month, but for all time. I think ‘Ninety Miles’ serves this purpose and I hope we continue to ‘see’ those in need with loving hearts.” The track comes from EmiSunshine’s recent album, RAGGED DREAMS. |