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Brooklyn's Rue Snider recently released the video for his new song, "Don't Lose Heart," which addresses current social and political issues in the US. Snider had this to say about the song, "Income inequality is something I've addressed in my music before and I think it's the most pressing issue facing the United States right now. There is of course so much social injustice taking place that it is unwise to ignore the intersectionality of the many issues involving gender, race, and class as well. There are powerful people in the top 1% who own all of the wealth while people I know personally are burdened by 2 and sometimes 3 jobs just to pay rent and be able to eat. It's not right." Snider posted the song on his website as a free download with a request to donate to the ACLU. www.musicbyrue.com/merch https://www.aclu.org/donate-aclu "Raise our voices loud they’ve got to go Politicians on the take Police trafficking in hate Every day citizens stand up to the dark Like Lucy Burns and Rosa Parks Speak truth to power Don’t lose heart" Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, Paul McDonald just released his first debut solo album, Modern Hearts, on June 1. The 14-track body of work represents a full-spectrum of emotions, from soulful and sorrowful tracks, to invigorating new-life anthems, to meditative mid-tempo numbers. Paul story’s is Modern Hearts, an album bursting with anthemic hooks, majestically textured alt-rock, tinges of Southern soul, literate introspection, and profound redemption. Check out the video for "Hold On" below and for more information visit HERE. 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. 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 |
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