NASHVILLE ARTIST BETTY REED WATCHES “KARMA” UNFOLD ON NEW SINGLE OUT TODAY MISTAKES MADE, LESSONS LEARNED EP OUT SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

NASHVILLE ARTIST BETTY REED

WATCHES “KARMA” UNFOLD ON

NEW SINGLE OUT TODAY

MISTAKES MADE, LESSONS LEARNED EP OUT SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

“Reed’s liberating version of payback is transformed into a modest pop number where instead of wishing ill upon her former partner, she finds freedom in personal happiness and self-love.”

– AudioFemme

Photo Credit: Taylor Napier

“KARMA” SPOTIFY || YOUTUBE

Drawing on life experiences, Betty Reed relates stories of everyday life through her music. Struggles. Triumphs. Journeys. Her expressive vocals and clever lyrics resonate throughout her debut EP Mistakes Made, Lessons Learned, out September 3, 2021. Today, she releases the first single, “Karma” that premiered on AudioFemme earlier this week.

“I decided to make this the first release because it truly captures the flavor and feel of what I'm trying to convey in the overall theme of the EP... independence, standing up for oneself, moving forward from past mistakes,” says Reed.

For the EP, the Berklee College of Music graduate collaborated with Nashville producer, Bill McDermott to create an eclectic collection of songs that showcase Reed’s ability to write and perform across the musical spectrum. The title of the EP is derived from all the missteps the young singer/songwriter has taken in her life and career, putting it all behind her as she continues to move forward and grow as an artist.

Many of Reed’s song are about her experiences with depression — the ways in which she finds her way out of the dark and into the light. You can hear this theme in “Let It Out” and “Happy.”

“Misunderstood” is about finding the strength to assert yourself. “Karma” is about that moment you are free from an abusive relationship while the other person finally gets their comeuppance.

“Even though the subject matter of most of songs is serious, I mask it with an upbeat vibe—it’s this veneer of cheeriness that you feel you have to project in order to feel normal.”

Mistakes Made, Lessons Learned will be released on September 3, 2021.

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NEW ZEALAND INDIE POP CHANTEUSE LISA CRAWLEY RELEASES VIDEO FOR “THE RIGHT WAY” SINGLE

NEW ZEALAND INDIE POP CHANTEUSE LISA CRAWLEY

RELEASES VIDEO FOR “THE RIGHT WAY” SINGLE

“That moment when you think of everything you should’ve said after it’s all said & done perfectly captured in a catchy melody…an anthem for all of humanity” (-BTR Today)

Photo Credit: Karen Anne Patti

“THE RIGHT WAY” || VIDEO

New Zealand-born, indie-pop chanteuse Lisa Crawley moved to Los Angeles in early 2020, after career forays in London and Melbourne. Earlier this month, she released the single “The Right Way,” from the forthcoming EP Looking For Love (In A Major).

“The Right Way” was co-written and produced with Grammy-nominated Rob Kleiner. Lisa and Rob bonded over Jon Brion, The Dresden and The Office (UK). These are just some of the iconic cultural influences that forged the creative process behind “The Right Way”. Today, she releases the highly reflective video directed by Heather Ballish that embraces awkwardness, hindsight and introspection, out next week.

“…an impressive peek into Crawley’s style. With a free-flowing melody dancing above a laid-back, soulful groove, the single hits a sweet spot, production-wise. And between the sheer vibes of the tune and Crawley’s transportive lyricism, the finished product is a truly communicative expression, employing rhythm, harmony and verse to depict a complex feeling.” – American Songwriter

Lisa is a four-time APRA Silver Scroll Award nominee, and was twice selected for the prestigious Banff Centre songwriter residency (Canada), where many of her notable songs were written.

A natural collaborator, Lisa has worked with luminary antipodean songwriters Tim Finn, Greg Johnson and Hugo Race, and created her show “Elizabeth” with Bullet Heart Club (Daffodils). Lisa has performed her own song arrangements with the Auckland Symphony Orchestra and opened for Suzanne Vega, John Mayer, Jools Holland, Paul Weller and Simply Red. More recently, Lisa donned her acting hat to star as ‘GIRL’ in the Tony Award-winning musical ‘Once’.

Over the past year, Lisa harnessed her insatiable creative drive to write “Show You What Love Is”, “Tragedy Boy”, “Clear History” and “See Me Soon”’ all produced with Grammy-nominated Rob Kleiner. Lisa’s songs also graced the airwaves of US TV shows “Nancy Drew”, “Good Trouble”, “Stumptown”, and “Proven Innocent”. 

Her upcoming EP ‘Looking For Love (In A Major)’ will be released on July 23, 2021.

Out Now Single “THE RIGHT WAY” || STREAM

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LEFT VESSEL RELEASES NEW SINGLE “THIS YEAR BE” INSPIRED BY SHAMANIC JOURNEY VIA MOTHER CHURCH PEW DEBUT LP ONE (AND DRIFTLESS) OUT ON JUNE 25TH VIA GIFTSHOP RECORDS

LEFT VESSEL RELEASES NEW SINGLE  

“THIS YEAR BE” INSPIRED BY SHAMANIC JOURNEY 

VIA MOTHER CHURCH PEW 

DEBUT LP ONE (AND DRIFTLESS) OUT ON JUNE 25TH  

VIA GIFTSHOP RECORDS 

Photo: Elisa Terrazas Campbell

LISTEN // WATCH: “THIS YEAR BE”   

Oregon-based sound artist Nick Byron Campbell, who records and performs under the moniker Left Vessel, has released his latest single, “This Year Be.” The song appears on his forthcoming debut LP One (and Driftless) mixed by Cory Hanson (of Los Angeles-based band Wand) and out on June 25th via GiftShop Records. “I have an aunt who’s a shaman. For a while we were training together and she was showing me the art of shamanic journeying,” Campbell recalls. “In my journeys with her, I took the form of a fox that would disappear down into a hole in a creek bed by my grandma’s old house in Ohio, where I grew up. Inside that hole was another world. This song came out of those journeys,” he adds. “The faint vocal hook that trails out at the end of the song was my shamanic song that was given to me during one of the journeys.”  

“Envision the idyllic summer day, full of bright sunshine tempered by a cool breeze. There’s always a feel of optimism on those days, coupled with an innate connection to nature, and an almost inexplicable urgency to make the most of the world around us,” said Mother Church Pew in the song’s premiere. “With a dreamy folk haze, those summer sensations are synthesized into song on ‘This Year Be’…Campbell’s delicate-yet-expressive vocals are set beautifully to an acoustic melody full of playful banjo and building strings. The song is a bright, orchestral folk jam that’s a perfect refresher on these summer days.” 

“This Year Be” follows the release of album track “Your Winter,” inspired by life transformations and deep connection with others who are on a completely different trajectory. 

LISTEN // WATCH “YOUR WINTER”  

Campbell, a multi-talented composer, artist, and indie-folk maestro has previously helmed the bands Wages, Sincere Gifts, and Arizona, and his music has been featured in films and television shows. When constructing Left Vessel’s debut LP One (and Driftless) Campbell thought: "What if you could make music with a tree? Not cutting it down and turning it into an instrument, but actually with a living tree, in a way that was beautiful musically but allowed that tree to go on living its life once you were done performing with it?” He set out to do just that and traveled to Minnesota's Driftless Area in search of willing wooden participants.  

One (and Driftless) features several tracks recorded with trees, complete with ambient sounds of the forest in the background—chirping birds, fluttering wings, and feet keeping time on crunchy, fallen leaves. Campbell used his own unique instrumental creation he dubbed "the arbow." The arbow (a play on the Spanish word “arbol,” for tree) is a live tree that is strung, bowed or plucked, and amplified—all in a way that doesn't damage the tree. The core idea is to find a way of making “non-extractive” music: music that doesn't hurt our world but works with it. This video illustrates Campbell’s process: https://vimeo.com/366830629/bff361fd5b 

Left Vessel’s swirling brand of indie-folk, though experimental in its creation, is imminently accessible due in large part to Campbell’s adeptness with winding, catchy hooks. Taken as a whole, One (and Driftless) is a collection of songs about transformation: ecological, societal, personal, and romantic. 

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NEW ZEALAND INDIE POP CHANTEUSE LISA CRAWLEY “GIVES SERIOUS MOODY FIONA APPLE OR CAT POWER-VIBES” ON HER NEW SINGLE “THE RIGHT WAY” OUT 6/18

NEW ZEALAND INDIE POP CHANTEUSE LISA CRAWLEY

“GIVES SERIOUS MOODY FIONA APPLE OR CAT POWER-VIBES” ON HER NEW SINGLE “THE RIGHT WAY” OUT TODAY

Photo Credit: Karen Anne Patti

New Zealand-born indie-pop chanteuse Lisa Crawley moved to Los Angeles in early 2020, after career forays in London and Melbourne. Emerging from her first year in LA, during which she eschewed pandemic realities to thrive and survive, Lisa Crawley will release her single “The Right Way,” from the forthcoming EP Looking For Love (In A Major), on 6/18.

“The Right Way” was co-written and produced with Grammy-nominated Rob Kleiner. Lisa and Rob bonded over Jon Brion, The Dresden and The Office (UK). These are just some of the iconic cultural influences that forged the creative process behind “The Right Way”. It will be accompanied by a highly reflective video directed by Heather Ballish that embraces awkwardness, hindsight and introspection, out next week.

“That moment when you think of everything you should’ve said after it’s all said & done perfectly captured in a catchy melody…an anthem for all of humanity” (-BTR Today)

Lisa is a four-time APRA Silver Scroll Award nominee, and was twice selected for the prestigious Banff Centre songwriter residency (Canada), where many of her notable songs were written.

A natural collaborator, Lisa has worked with luminary antipodean songwriters Tim Finn, Greg Johnson and Hugo Race, and created her show “Elizabeth” with Bullet Heart Club (Daffodils). Lisa has performed her own song arrangements with the Auckland Symphony Orchestra and opened for Suzanne Vega, John Mayer, Jools Holland, Paul Weller and Simply Red. More recently, Lisa donned her acting hat to star as ‘GIRL’ in the Tony Award-winning musical ‘Once’.

Over the past year, Lisa harnessed her insatiable creative drive to write “Show You What Love Is”, “Tragedy Boy”, “Clear History” and “See Me Soon”’ all produced with Grammy-nominated Rob Kleiner. Lisa’s songs also graced the airwaves of US TV shows “Nancy Drew”, “Good Trouble”, “Stumptown”, and “Proven Innocent”.

Her upcoming EP ‘Looking For Love (In A Major)’ will be released on July 23, 2021.

BUZZ

“Lisa Crawley’s mastered her own musical destiny from day dot.” – Huff Post

"Lisa Crawley's voice is all her own, her sultry lower register and occasional switches to shrillness selling the drama of her narrative lyrics." -TheMusic

“A breath of fresh air, it’s no wonder Crawley has become one of the country’s most respected ladies in the game.” – The AU Review

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PRODIGY’S MAXIM RELEASES AN NFT SERIES IN COLLABORATION WITH WLS (EUGUNE RIECANSKY) TO ACCOMPANY HIS LATEST MIXED MEDIA SERIES “HOPE”

PRODIGY’S MAXIM RELEASES AN NFT SERIES

 IN COLLABORATION 

WITH WLS (EUGUNE RIECANSKY)

TO ACCOMPANY HIS LATEST MIXED MEDIA SERIES “HOPE” 

VIEW THE NFT’S :  HERE

“We are in times of uncertainty, but I believe the answer to our problems is the four-letter word, ‘love’.” - MAXIM

Multi-faceted UK based musician and mixed media artist Maxim has launched a series NFT’s in collaboration with digital artist WLS (Eugene Riecansky) best known for his work with Prodigy, NIN, HIM, Madonna, Pixar and more. Maxim, who in addition to being part of the hard-hitting and chart-topping group Prodigy is an acclaimed mixed-media artist. His most recent exhibit is a series called "Hope," a hybrid of sculpture, music, and film,  which is available to view and experience online (on his website) and was on display at London’s new 99 Projects gallery. 

The series is a powerful and poignant collaboration with artist Dan Pearce, born out of the pandemic entitled “Hope” The series features 50 limited edition sculptures,  hand-painted colors with ten special editions, which have Swarovski Crystals added by Dan and Maxim. The two artists spent over a year in lockdown creating this ambitious, multi-platform collaboration, which is inspired by the “Hope” that everybody is clinging onto, as we gradually ease out of the devastation wreaked by Coronavirus. The sculpture is based on Pearce’s son - wearing a gas mask and preparing to pull the pin on a clear, resin grenade, containing a heart, which represents the vaccine and the hope that will help us navigate our post-lockdown worlds. The grenade is a recurring symbol and theme in Maxim’s art, which includes highly sought-after paintings, prints, and sculptures created during his 18 years in the art world. The pieces demonstrate Dan’s skills in 3D modeling and Maxim’s experience floating objects in resin. 

Each piece also contains bespoke memory cards housing an exclusive 4 track Hope  EP from Maxim, that will only be available via the sculptures until the end of the summer (August) where he will release the new music out wide via streaming services. In addition to the EP the exhibit has an accompanying short film also entitled Hope starring Pearce’s son that tells the story of the sculpture. The film touches on the mental health implications the virus has had on children, showing the 11-year-old son Jackson living through the pandemic. It also references the pandemic’s impact on homelessness - with a moving cameo from Maxim, playing a person living on the streets - as well as austerity, with touching food bank scenes. The soundtrack to the film is also titled Hope is one of the four songs on the EP being packaged with the pieces.

The physical exhibit opened on May 20 and in addition to being on display at 99 Projects, one sculpture will also be donated to NHS Charities Together, one to the young people’s mental health charity, YoungMinds, and one to the homeless charity Shelter, to raise funds for those most affected by the COVID, the themes of which are explored in the moving film. 

The resin grenades containing the hearts have been repurposed into an NFT multiple edition series NFT’s. The series will be dropped on Rarible platform on Friday, the 18th of June. The edition consists of 16 various grenades available in 1/1 and ⅕ copies. NFTs are unique as each has a special sound cover.  Where most grenades cause destruction these grenades  spread love and tap into a different energy source. The animations are accompanied by original music compositions created and produced by Maxim. 

RARIBLE NFT SERIES

“HOPE” SHORT FILM

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Art was originally a means of winding down between tours with the chart-topping band, The Prodigy, but Maxim has cemented his reputation as an acclaimed, mixed media artist and designer. Grenades carried on the breeze by a raft of red balloons; clown-faced butterflies brandishing Samurai swords, and gun-toting cats are just a few of the surreal fantasy worlds created by Maxim, using everything from spray paint, resin, acrylic, ceramics, and bronze to objects like bullets, blades, and pills.

KEETON COFFMAN RELEASES NEW ALBUM HARD TIMES ON JUNE 18, 2021 DITTY TV DEBUT ON JUNE 16th FOR “HARD TIMES” VIDEO

KEETON COFFMAN RELEASES NEW ALBUM HARD TIMES 

 ON JUNE 18, 2021

 DITTY TV DEBUT ON JUNE 16th FOR “HARD TIMES” VIDEO

Photo Credit: Jess Genevieve

ALBUM HARD TIMES OUT 6/18 || LISTEN HERE

Heartland rocker Keeton Coffman will release his new album Hard Times on 6/18/21. On Wednesday, 6/16, Keeton will make his Ditty Debut with the video for “Hard Times,” airing on Ditty TV at 10 pm CT.

Anchored in Coffman’s natural storytelling and earthy voice, Hard Times is both a reintroduction and a return for an artist who’s pushed through starts and stops, but who’s never been anything but exactly who he is. “I’ve never needed someone’s permission to write,” Coffman says. “I’ve always just thought it’s what I should do.”

Keeton's style of music evokes the small town Texas sound he grew up with, matched with the knuckle and grit of his true Rock and Roll soul. He cut his musical teeth in the Brazos valley, and even though he currently lives in Spring, it will always be home. Most of the characters from this record are rooted in his childhood growing up in Bryan and College Station. 

 “I hope people find themselves in the characters,” Coffman says. “This is a record I wrote from my experiences, but these aren’t stories about me. I hope these characters share your story, your thoughts, your pain. We can share the same hope––that’s what music does for me.”

BUZZ FOR KEETON COFFMAN 

“…an atmospheric exploration of the themes weighing heavy on Coffman’s mind… Matching the tonality of Coffman’s words perfectly, the music behind “Magician” creates a palpable mood. Brooding with a neo-Western twist—but not without a tinge of melancholic hope—the song’s instrumentation peaks with a soaring climax. While the shadow-y feel is propelled in large part by the guitar tones, perhaps the true MVPs of the single are the texture sounds Coffman curated himself.” -American Songwriter  

 “…a courageous anthem that stings with power pop adhesiveness and jubilant guitar chords. Coffman echoes the sounds of his heroes while projecting his own flair of songwriting singularity.” – Glide Magazine       

“…Coffman’s songwriting and musicianship, a soulful sound that harkens back to the days when rock n’ roll felt more stirring and emotional. It may remind you of the heartland rock sound of a young John Mellencamp, or the more Americana flair of Bruce Springsteen. Either way, you’ll be instantly attracted to what Coffman is serving up here.” – V13 

“Everything is flawless – every note is perfect, every line delivered with emotional weight, and the tone of the track is somehow bittersweet and upbeat all at once.” – B-Sides & Badlands 

“WOUNDED HEART” SINGLE OUT NOW ON SPOTIFY

“MAGICIAN” SINGLE OUT NOW ON SPOTIFY

“HURRICANE” SING OUT NOW ON SPOTIFY

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TREASURED CANADIAN MUSICIAN ALAN DOYLE ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR DATES

TREASURED CANADIAN MUSICIAN ALAN DOYLE ANNOUNCES

U.S. TOUR DATES  

ACOUSTIC CAFÉ SESSION OUT NOW || LISTEN

Photo Credit: Dave Howells

BACK TO THE HARBOUR EP || LISTEN

ST JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND. - Alan Doyle, Canadian national treasure and unofficial ambassador of Newfoundland's rich musical traditions, returns to the road in 2022 with U.S. tour dates to support his latest album Rough Side Out (2020) and EP, Back to the Harbour - a collection of songs to celebrate his love of folk music – out now. Tickets will be on sale Friday, June 11th at 10 a.m. ET (for most shows).

On the heels of his 2020 album release Rough Side Out, Alan was in the midst of a Canadian national tour when COVID halted the live music industry across the world. “We came home from last year’s tour on March 9, and we never left,” Doyle recently told the San Francisco Examiner in an interview.

Postponing his U.S. tour dates indefinitely, Doyle didn’t sit idle long before performing live stream concerts and recording his new six song EP. Looking for something comforting in a year that had everyone out of sorts, Doyle went back to his roots to rediscover his love of folk music, especially the traditional songs from his native Newfoundland.

"I realize this may seem odd to some, as in most parts of the world people have one or two songs they don't remember learning, like Happy Birthday or Silent Night,” says Alan. “But in Newfoundland we have so many songs that are just part of our language. I doubt many from around here could tell you when they learned I'se The B'y or Lukey’s Boat. We just know them."

Inspired, he wrote three original songs plus unique spins on three classics: "Back Home on the Island" by one of Newfoundland's most popular musical groups Wonderful Grand Band; "Let It Be Me" popularized by legendary duo The Everly Brothers; and the first single, the shanty "Leave Her Johnny."

The result is Back to the Harbour, “a 6-song EP that maintains his quality consistently with an energetic fusion that carries over to his own personal efforts. Songs that are a part of his language.” – Americana Highways

“…his voice is Guinness-thick, and as warm as a Canadian kitchen, where Newfoundlanders traditionally gathered in the winter for family singalongs.” – San Francisco Examiner

Alan Doyle will return to the road in 2022 with his 6-piece band and special guest Chris Trapper. For tickets and full list of dates, visit https://alandoyle.ca/tour/

ABOUT ALAN DOYLE: Back to the Harbour follows Rough Side Out, Doyle's chart-topping country album released last February, and Songs from Home, a collection of music from Doyle and an all-star lineup of Newfoundland artists, which was released in November. Doyle – the songwriter, producer, actor and author – is a 12-time JUNO Award nominee for his solo material and work with his iconic band Great Big Sea. In 2018, he was awarded the Order of Canada for his contributions to the musical traditions of Newfoundland and for his commitment to numerous charitable initiatives. His most recent book, All Together Now: A Newfoundlander's Light Tales for Heavy Times, was released in November 2020 and quickly became a national bestseller.

U.S. TOUR DATES

FEB 16 / BUFFALO, NY @ Town Ballroom
FEB 17 / CLAYTON, NY @ Clayton Opera House
FEB 18 / BARRE, VT @ Barre Opera House

FEB 19 / BOSTON, MA @ City Winery

FEB 20 / BOSTON, MA @ City Winery

FEB 22 / PORTLAND, ME @ Aura

FEB 23 / HOLYOKE, MA @ Gateway Center for the Arts

FEB 24 / CONCORD, NH @ Capitol Center for the Arts

FEB 25 / PORT WASHINGTON, NY @ Landmark on Main

FEB 26 / NEW YORK, NY @ SONY Hall

FEB 27 / PHILADELPHIA, PA @ City Winery

MAR 1 / WASHINGTON, DC @ City Winery

MAR 3 / RICHMOND, VA @  Tin Pan

MAR 4 / RALEIGH, NC @ Lincoln Theatre

MAR 5 / CHARLOTTE, NC @ Booth Playhouse

MAR 6 / ASHEVILLE, NC @ Grey Eagle

MAR 8 / PONTE VEDRA, FL @ Ponte Vedra Music Hall

MAR 9 / OCALA, FL @ Reilly Arts Center

MAR 10 / CLEARWATER, FL @ Bilhemier Capital Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall

MAR 11 / BONITA SPRINGS, FL @ Centers for Arts Bonita Springs

MAR 12 / BOCA RATON, FL @ The Funky Biscuit

APR 12 / SEATTLE, WA @ Triple Door

APR 13 / SEATTLE, WA @ Triple Door

APR 14 / PORTLAND, OR @ Alberta Rose Theatre

APR 15 / NOVATO, CA @ Session Room at HopMonk Tavern

APR 16 / LOS ANGELES, CA @ Pico Union

APR 17 / PHOENIX, AZ @ Musical Instrument Museum

APR 19 / DENVER, CO @ Soiled Dove Underground

APR 20 / DENVER, CO @ Soiled Dove Underground

APR 21 / KANSAS CITY, MO @ Madrid Theatre

APR 22 / EDWARDSVILLE, IL @ Wildey Theatre

APR 23 / NASHVILLE, TN @ City Winery

APR 24 / ATLANTA, GA @ City Winery

APR 26 / CLEVELAND, OH @ Music Box

APR 27 / ANN ARBOR, MI @ The Ark

APR 29 / CHICAGO, IL @ City Winery

APR 30 / MINNEAPOLIS, MN @ Dakota

MAY 1 / MINNEAPOLIS, MN @ Dakota

ALBUM: BACK TO THE HARBOUR OUT NOW

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AWARD-WINNING MUSIC DOCUMENTARY PARALLEL LOVE: THE STORY OF A BAND CALLED LUXURY AVAILABLE TODAY ON STREAMING PLATFORMS

AWARD-WINNING MUSIC DOCUMENTARY

PARALLEL LOVE: THE STORY OF A BAND CALLED LUXURY

AVAILABLE TODAY ON STREAMING PLATFORMS

PARALLEL LOVE TRAILER || WATCH  

The award-winning documentary Parallel Love: The Story of a Band Called Luxury is released on digital platforms including iTunes and Amazon today via Random Media.

“There’s no other band quite like Luxury, the indie rockers from the ’90s who journeyed through tragedy and faith to Eastern Orthodoxy.” – Christianity Today

“a fascinating story… so richly-layered and evocative…” – The Pitch Weekly (KC)

 It is the second film from director Matt Hinton who also directed the PBS documentary “Awake My Soul: The Story of The Sacred Harp”.  Parallel Love: The Story of a Band Called Luxury follows the path of Luxury, a band from small-town Georgia, who, on the cusp of success, suffer a devastating touring wreck with long-term consequences. In the intervening years, they continue to make records and three members of the band become Eastern Orthodox priests. Through interviews and archival footage, Parallel Love tells the gripping and poignant story of Luxury and documents the making of a new record, Trophies, now as priests.

In 2019, the film had its theatrical release via Abramorama earning accolades in the media (“an eye opener” - NPR Weekend Edition Saturday; “Vibrant. Full of surprises.” -Film Threat; “I couldn’t take my eyes off it. A brilliant tribute.” -Paste Magazine) and at film festivals including “Best in Fest” for the Covellite International Film Festival and “Audience Award” of the Gasparilla Film Festival.

ABOUT MATT HINTON:  Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Matt Hinton grew up loving movies but believed that rock n roll was the more realistic career path. While playing in various bands, he studied Religion and Philosophy at Georgia State University, followed by graduate school at Emory University where he studied Theology. While teaching Religion at Morehouse and Spelman Colleges in Atlanta, he produced, directed (with his wife, Erica Hinton) and edited “Awake, My Soul: The Story of the Sacred Harp (2008),” his first feature documentary that aired on PBS. “Parallel Love: The Story of a Band Called Luxury” is his second full length documentary film.

ABOUT LUXURY: Chris Foley (bass), Lee Bozeman (vocals), Jamey Bozeman (guitar) and Glenn Black (drums) formed Luxury in the early 90s as a post-punk band influenced by The Smiths and Fugazi. Matt Hinton joined the band in 1999 finalizing their current line-up. After signing to Tooth & Nail for their debut release Amazing and Thank You (1995), Luxury was poised to move to the next level when fate intervened, and a touring wreck changed their fortunes as well as their ambitions. Luxury convalesced and regrouped to put out two additional albums The Latest & The Greatest (1996) and Luxury (1999) before (temporarily) calling it quits. The focus shifted from stardom to family, while Chris, Lee and Jamey also pursued their own path to Orthodox priesthood. Six years later, the band reconvened for their fourth effort Health And Sport (2005). Following a decade long break, the band reconvened to work on material for 2019s Trophies, their latest full length offering. Earlier this year, Luxury released the EP One-Sided on vinyl. Luxury is currently in the studio working on a new album due in late 2021.

ABOUT RANDOM MEDIA: Random Media is a content company that acquires and distributes films on a worldwide basis through movie theatres, digital platforms, cable, satellite, and television networks and through conventional brick and mortar retailers. Random Media is known for its commitment to building strong, supportive relationships with its filmmakers. The companies’ library includes over 200 films, including the acclaimed films: Hoaxed,  Killswitch: The Battle for the Internet,  Fare,  House by the Lake and  Yamasong: March of the Hollows.

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ROSS COOPER ANNOUNCES MAY & JUNE U.S. TOUR DATES IN TEXAS AND MIDWEST

ROSS COOPER ANNOUNCES MAY & JUNE U.S. TOUR DATES

IN TEXAS AND MIDWEST

“ARTIST OF THE WEEK” – HOLLER COUNTRY (5/21/21)

“CHASING OLD HIGHS” VIDEO || WATCH STREAM

NASHVILLE, TENN. - Nashville-based, Texas-raised Americana artist Ross Cooper is touring to support his new release Chasing Old Highs throughout Texas and the Midwest in May and June. Today, he is featured as the “Artist of the Week” on Holler Country who featured the acoustic performance video of the title track ‘Chasing Old Highs”.

“…from the perspective of a rodeo champion, one who can’t keep up with the physical demands of the sport. He recorded a special acoustic version with his dog Jack sitting by his side – well, at least through the first verse. Pups buck to their own time, too.” – Holler Country

With a style akin to Robert Earl Keen and Townes Van Zandt, and tempered by a Springsteen-style spirit of the lost road, for Ross Cooper, songwriting has always been about painting those kind of very real pictures, capturing the moment the hill country fades into dirt and desert, or the moment a career turns from hope to despair. The 11-track record walks that dusty line between Texas and Tennessee, cactuses and river, atmosphere and emotion. It’s in a space all its own announcing a different kind of modern songwriter, one that’s not afraid to smile at the past.

BUZZ

“Cooper’s voice is defiant and haunting as he praises the resilience of his neighbors, who never met a devil they couldn’t tame. ‘It feels like home in a hell,’ the former bronc rider sings of his gritty stomping grounds, ‘but we’re still here, south of the angels.’” – Rolling Stone Country Music Pick for “South of the Angels” 

“Ross Cooper is putting his faith in the universe and trying to put his worries out of his mind on his new song ‘Freewheelin’ Feelin’”. – The Boot 

“…with a dose of promise and positivity…[“Hello Sunshine”] inspired by the feeling of waking up on a good day…” – American Songwriter

U.S. TOUR DATES

MAY 21 / DALLAS, TX @ The Rustic
MAY 22 / HOUSTON, TX @ The Rustic
MAY 25 / NASHVILLE, TN @ The New Lows Residency

JUNE 4 / AMARILLO, TX @ Live at Hoots

JUNE 5 / LUBBOCK, TX @ CottonFest 2021

JUNE 10 / SPRINGFIELD, MO @ Live at Southbound

JUNE 11 / ARKANSAS CITY, KS @ Burford Theater with Ned Ledoux

JUNE 12 / WATERLOO, NE @ Live at Bucks

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RELEASE DATE:  FEBRUARY 26, 2021

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AUSTRALIAN GUITARIST/SONGWRITER HAMISH ANDERSON PREMIERES OFFICIAL “MORNING LIGHT” VIDEO ON UNDER THE RADAR

AUSTRALIAN GUITARIST/SONGWRITER HAMISH ANDERSON PREMIERES OFFICIAL “MORNING LIGHT” VIDEO ON

UNDER THE RADAR 

“MORNING LIGHT” CURRENTLY IN TOP 50 AT AAA RADIO

“MORNING LIGHT” ACOUSTIC SINGLE TO BE RELEASED ON 6/25/21 

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LOS ANGELES, CA –  Australian “singer, songwriter and guitar hero” (-Billboard) Hamish Anderson is excited to release the official music video for his new single “Morning Light”. It premieres today on Under The Radar Magazine.

“Anderson absolutely nails the guitar tone of a classic-era Stones track, delivering brilliantly bluesy guitar soloing, glam rock riffing, and a stomping drum part. The fervent backing vocals hint towards gospel and soul while the guitar offers up pure ‘70s swagger, hitting on a timeless mix of influences that Anderson revives with fresh energy…” – Under The Radar

For the video, Hamish says he found inspiration from “the Yellow Submarine/Sgt Pepper’s animation of The Beatles and also the quirky stop motion style that Monty Python used.  It has a bit of an Alice in Wonderland through the looking glass kind of feel and I hope it takes you on a trip!”

Released last month, “Morning Light” is his first new music since 2019s Out of My Head (winner of Independent Music Award for “Best Blues Album”). It also marks the first collaboration with co-producer David Davis (Miguel, The War on Drugs, Lauren Ruth Ward). The song was remotely produced while Hamish was in lockdown in Melbourne, Australia and the band – bassist Lauren Stockner; drummer Matt Musty (Grace Potter, Train); plus soulful backing vocals by Jessica Childress (Aloe Blacc, Allen Stone) - and producer David Davis were in Los Angeles, CA. 

To compliment the acoustic version he’s been performing at live streams throughout the past year, Hamish will release a stripped back acoustic version of “Morning Light” on June 25.

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“Punchy, bombastic and uplifting with just a pinch of washed-out psychedelia, the single is emblematic of Anderson’s sound as a whole. From the power of the driving rhythm section to the blissful way Anderson’s vocal melody falls over the chord progression, it’s almost impossible to listen to track without feeling a pull to bob your head, almost as if the raw energy of a band playing in a room together was coming right through your headphones…“ - American Songwriter

“Featuring as much ’70s rock swagger as you can handle, with driving guitars and a striking drum beat, [“Morning Light”] comes as a revelation for Anderson, a defining moment in his still-young career.” – V13.net

“…an exquisite blend of old school and contemporary vibes, he gives life to a truly refreshing and exciting sonic realm… There’s something about his voice that just invites us in and makes us feel at ease as we are guided through this unknown world.” – Wolf In A Suit

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ETHAN GOLD RELEASES ALBUM EARTH CITY 1: THE LONGING TODAY!

ETHAN GOLD RELEASES ALBUM

EARTH CITY 1: THE LONGING

TODAY!

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LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles-based artist/producer/composer Ethan Gold Earth City 1: The Longing, the first in a trilogy of albums about the alienation of our hyper-connected modern world, today.

The idea for the trilogy came to Ethan after a life changing experience. While working on a film score in New York, Ethan suffered a head injury in a freak accident. Following the accident, Ethan lost his ability to speak and do complex tasks like sound engineering – all of which he had to relearn. Last year, he spoke about the experience with GQ Magazine (South Africa) for an article about the power of meditation and mindfulness that has guided him through his recovery and to today.

He has released several singles from the album including the a-side/b-side: “Alexandria & Me” about the thrill of chasing ghosts of pre-gentrification downtown L.A. through a haunted hotel while hearing echoes of ancient Egypt and it’s counterpart, “In New York” which reaches out with romance and nostalgia to a vanished lover, or the splendor and struggle of life in New York City itself. “Pretty Girls” is about the allure and trap of perceived beauty. And “Bright & Lonely City” captures the isolation and attraction of city life, the video ads a narrative with people from all walks of life and different cities around the world searching for connection.

BUZZ

·       “A beautiful cinematic piece that captures the depths of life from all around the world.” - BTR Today (of “Bright & Lonely City” video)

·       “New York City likely has been the subject of more tributes than any other city on Earth. Ethan Gold adds his voice to the chorus with “In New York.” The gentle piano ballad is carried by gravelly vocals from Gold, extolling the highs, lows, and endless possibilities of the titular city.” – Under The Radar

·       “…a colorful montage that brings Gold’s heartfelt words to the big and small screen.” Glide Magazine

·       “Pretty Girls has quite a simplistic sound to it, but this only serves to make the song sound even more catchy – it’s poppy, yet never sounds too mainstream… a 60s pop feel to the track..” - York Calling 

·      “The stark contrast between the two singles [“Alexandria & Me” and “In New York”] only speaks to the ability of Gold to convey a wide range of emotions in his music.” – Chorus.fm

ABOUT ETHAN GOLD:

Ethan Gold first stepped into public consciousness when he produced and arranged Elvis Perkins’ blog-hyped stunner Ash Wednesday. While moonlighting as bass player and resident musician in his brother Ari’s celebrity-driven folk party band the Honey Brothers, and also scoring his twin’s debut film Adventures of Power, Ethan continued honing his intensely sensitive music, eventually self-releasing his debut art rock album Songs From A Toxic Apartment to underground acclaim (“Emotions delivered with an unfiltered, glaring legibility”- Pitchfork) (Essential new releases -The Sunday Times UK). Other recent film scores produced during the recovery from his head injury include The Song of Sway Lake featuring John Grant and the Staves singing Gold’s music and 2019s Don’t Let Go.

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ALISA AMADOR’S NEW SINGLE “TIMING” PREMIERES VIA AMERICAN SONGWRITER DEBUT MINI-ALBUM NARRATIVES OUT ON SEPTEMBER 17TH

ALISA AMADOR’S NEW SINGLE “TIMING” PREMIERES  

VIA AMERICAN SONGWRITER   

DEBUT MINI-ALBUM NARRATIVES OUT ON SEPTEMBER 17TH 

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LISTEN: “TIMING”   

Today, Boston-based artist Alisa Amador unveils “Timing,” the groove-laden lead single from her forthcoming mini-album Narratives, set for release on September 17th. Lively, optimistic, and wry, the song addresses the frustrating yet exciting realization that you’ve found love, but the timing is off. “Alisa Amador sings with the ease of someone who has been performing for the entirety of her life—and she nearly has,” said American Songwriter in the track’s premiere. “The singer/songwriter first took the stage at the age of five as a backup singer for her parents’ bilingual Latin folk band Sol y Canto. She later picked up the classical guitar, and then the electric guitar, to begin cultivating a sound that was uniquely hers.”  

Amador, who describes “Timing” as “50% cynical, 50% hopeful, and 100% fun to groove to,” wrote the song after meeting a special someone. Spirited drums and horns frame her big voice in a chorus that playfully asserts “I’m getting tired of being right/why am I right again?” Of the song she says, ”I knew that the connection was right, but I could sense that the timing wasn’t. It had happened with almost every relationship I had been in, and I was getting tired of that predicament,” she continues. “This song became a way of letting out my frustrations, processing the relationship, and ultimately a song for tuning back in: with my intuition and with my love for myself.”  

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Alisa Amador is a connector. Her upcoming mini-album, Narratives, is a six-song snapshot in time. It’s a deep look at a person stumbling through life in two languages—English and Spanish—and in many states of mind about it all. Her crystal-clear vocals are so effortless throughout Narratives that it’s almost easy to forget how technically talented she is, until she moves from almost-spoken-word territory to a powerful chorus without hesitation or illustrates a repetitive refrain that’s so affecting it feels like you might want to live inside it for a little while.  

“The word ‘narratives’ encompasses not only the existing cultural messages that hurt people individually and collectively,” she says, “but also the revolutionary power of writing ourselves new narratives; rejecting a culture of fear; and catalyzing a culture of honesty, bravery and self-love in the process.”  

When listening to Amador’s music, her time spent immersed in Latin folk and jazz is undoubtedly present in her own songs, written in both English and Spanish. But there is also pop, funk, soul, and something uniquely her own. Her specialty is sparking connection, across both listeners and musical styles. Working with producer Daniel Radin (The Novel Ideas, Future Teens), Narratives concentrates on the journey of Amador’s live set, taking listeners through songs that may elicit a laugh, bring introspection, offer a cathartic cry or encourage a sing-along.  

The genre-bending effort is as empowering as it is heart-wrenching. These songs  explore themes of romance and heartbreak, of chaos and healing, exposing systems of oppression and shining a light on the intricacies of the human condition. They might break your heart open, but by the end, it will be mended, uplifted and stronger—a ‘Life and Love Survival Kit' in the form of a bilingual EP.  

“These songs are a reflection of the world I am moving through, with all of its joy, its sorrow, its confusion and its rage,: she reveals. “Each song is a processing of personal experience, framed within my larger cultural backdrop of New Englander, Latinx, cis-gendered woman, young adult, twin, daughter, and so on. I’m just trying to create a space for myself and all my conflicting identities to fit in, and it seems like I’m helping listeners feel the same way in the process.”  Click HERE to pre-order Narratives.  

NARRATIVES TRACK LIST  

TIMING 

SLOW DOWN 

BURNT AND BROKEN 

ALONE 

NADA QUE VER 

TOGETHER 

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EMILY DAVIS AND THE MURDER POLICE PREMIERE NEW SINGLE “DON’T MAKE A PROMISE” VIA REBEL NOISE NEW LP NEVER A MOMENT ALONE OUT ON JUNE 25TH

  EMILY DAVIS AND THE MURDER POLICE 

 PREMIERE NEW SINGLE “DON’T MAKE A PROMISE” 

VIA REBEL NOISE 

NEW LP NEVER A MOMENT ALONE OUT ON JUNE 25TH 

Davis cues up discussions around climate change, systemic racism, and income inequality, specifically, between thumping layers of drums and their sky-tearing lead vocal - American Songwriter  

Emily Davis is a brilliant, poetic lyricist and amazing singer - New Noise Magazine 

Like a runaway train after a wild west shootout, EDMP shows us a different side of the Texas music scene, and we’re here for every minute of it - East of 8th 

Emily Davis & The Murder Police have something special, the magic that only comes from truly loving what you do and having fun with it. It makes every track sound a little louder, every lyric hit a little harder. It makes you fall in love with them and the music they make - Yack! Magazine 

With groovy and scintillating drum beats, thumping bass notes/rhythm, high-spirited guitar rhythm, and soothing but somewhat provoking high pitch vocals, Emily Davis and The Murder Police still manages to drop a somber social and political message - Hello Radio 

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Today, El Paso’s favorite alt-punk band Emily Davis and The Murder Police released new single “Don’t Make A Promise” from their forthcoming album Never A Moment Alone, due out on June 25th. “The dynamic floor-stomper sounds like a bluegrass-hardcore mash-up, with The Murder Police swinging out with a relentless hardcore tempo, but using folk-oriented instrumentation,” commented Rebel Noise in their premiere of the track. “‘Don’t Make A Promise’ is a spirited number that rises high with Davis’ heartfelt emotions about the importance of keeping your word in a world overwhelmed by broken vows.” Davis told Rebel Noise that the song gave the band “the opportunity to vent about the utter heartbreak and confusion that comes with being ghosted. An oath is a significant thing to make—and we don't treat them with the significance they deserve anymore.”  

“Don’t Make A Promise” follows the release of “Why Weren’t They Stunned?” in which the band addresses our lack of concern and care when it comes to the role we play in climate change, and in other world issues like the pandemic—or as Davis says, "I don't think we act with any urgency anymore and that lack of urgency continuously bites us in the ass.” 

“WHY WEREN’T THEY STUNNED?” 

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Frontperson Davis, a former member of Cigarettes After Sex and desert-punk shredder whose voice is reminiscent of legends (and personal influences) like Dolores O'Riordan, Jenny Lewis, and Neko Case, tackles the world and society's penchant for head-scratching behavior with clever lyrics and dry humor, while The Murder Police—Jorge Torres (electric guitar, backing vocals), Jose Macias (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Tomas Tinajero (drums, backing vocals)—back Davis up like a freight train of energy.  

EDMP has found success across the nation through their poignant music and creatively engaging social media presence. Davis’ “heart-on-sleeve lyrics, biting wit, and own brand of acoustic-electric folk-punk,” as El Paso Inc. described it, brings a unique presence to the Southwest US music scene.  

Davis has had a fascinatingly unique journey to the national stage. Their YouTube channel, featuring numerous punk rock covers (of, most notably, Bad Religion) has drawn serious attention—accumulating nearly 7 million views. Davis has clearly proven their talent deserves to be noticed, and noticed they were, leading to the band’s most significant outing to date—an opening slot on Bad Religion’s 2019 fall tour to packed venues across the country. 

Davis’ lyrical vulnerability on mental health, particularly regarding their experiences with bipolar disorder, is palpable but written in a manner that still feels relatable. EDMP has some significant accomplishments under their belt, even beyond their 2019 run with punk legends Bad Religion. In 2017, Davis toured solo with Bad Religion frontman Greg Graffin, supporting his at-the-time recently released solo record, Millport. In 2019 alone, the band opened for Leftover Crack, The Toasters, Authority Zero, and alt-rock cult superstars Cold War Kids. They were about to head out on tour with El Paso-based rock legends Sparta this last spring, but paused those plans due to COVID-19.   

With Never A Moment Alone, the band’s second full-length effort, Davis has deftly continued to curate a brilliantly unique blend of 90’s-inspired alt-rock, folk, and punk that will expand your horizons while it tests your speakers. Click HERE to pre-order Never A Moment Alone.  

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DESTROY BOYS RELEASE THEIR NEW SINGLE “DRINK” - AN EXPLORATION OF ADDICTION AND COMFORT

DESTROY BOYS  RELEASE THEIR 

NEW SINGLE “DRINK” - AN EXPLORATION OF ADDICTION AND COMFORT

“ Using their platform on gender and racial equality as well as LGBTQIA+ rights, Destroy Boys channel that same unbridled passion into their lyrics. The group give a voice to the underrepresented with a fresh perspective on love, loss and everything in between.” - Alternative Press

“.....the three-piece – which comprises vocalist/guitarist Alexia Roditis, guitarist and backing vocalist Violet Mayugba and drummer Narsai Malik – have a sound defined by dirty vocals and even dirtier walls of electric guitar. - Guitar World

“  Making waves in the punk scene as loud as their dynamited guitar riffs, heavy percussions and scowling vocals and, they have captured the attention of some of the genre’s most influential musicians. The fresh-faced, young female fronted band are pumping fresh blood back into the life of power punk.” - Ladygunn

“If Destroy Boys are showing us a current direction punk is going in, maybe we should let them lead us there.”  - If it’s Too Loud

LISTEN TO “DRINK”:  HERE

Northern California’s Destroy Boys are excited to announce the release of their single “Drink”, produced and mixed by Will Yip (Mannequin Pussy, The Menzingers, Quicksand, Code Orange etc.) out now via Hopeless Records. Being keenly in tune with issues such as mental health and social justice that have been exacerbated by this past year, “Drink” is a raw and honest look at the relationship that can exist with mind-altering substances, and how it can be both destructive and comforting.  It examines painful patterns that are passed down through generations and the desperation to break those patterns.  

This is the band’s second single with Hopeless and follows the blistering track "Muzzle,” released earlier this year.  Alternative Press called that song “Ferocious” and RockSound commented that with “less than a minute in length and packed tight with thrashing guitars and barked vocals, it's a kick to the temple that is simply impossible to ignore.”  Refinery 29 said “Destroy Boys aren't playing nice on ‘Muzzle,’  kicking ass and taking names in the high-energy new single about fighting back against the powers that be. Turn this one all the way up.”  The song has been added to top punk and alternative rock playlists on streaming services all around the world, in addition to SiriusXM’s Faction channel, and has received early spins on numerous radio stations in Europe. 

Destroy Boys are a three-piece band founded by Violet Mayugba (guitar/vocals) and Alexia Roditis (vocals/guitar). Rounded out by drummer Narsai Malik they have been redefining West Coast punk, making waves from the California shoreline to the UK, sharing stages with up and coming bands like Mannequin Pussy as well as punk stalwarts such as Face To Face and Lagwagon. In addition to having racked up over 60 million streams, their music can be heard in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 game, and Tik Tok has embraced them to the tune of 20 thousand user-made videos and over 3.5M views. Their visceral personal tales have won over the hearts and ears of eager listeners who pack out their shows.

The band have been outspoken advocates for a myriad of social justice issues, especially when it comes to racial equality, LGBTQA+ rights and inclusion for all, which is prevalent in their music, their actions and how they use their platform.  Simply being two-thirds female and fronted by a queer woman is uncommon in a scene traditionally dominated by straight men. Frontperson Alexia Roditis told Punkzine, “I think the scene is opening up and people are realizing that queer people, POC, people of different abilities, fat people, women, make BADASS MUSIC that is underappreciated. These people have always been in the scene and always made art, and I think we are moving towards appreciating it and uplifting those voices more. I am happy to have been a part of that for some people.”  After more than a year of no live music the band is thrilled to be getting back on the road on the Sad Summer Tour, which also features All Time Low, The Story So Far, The Maine, Movementss and Grayscale. 

SAD SUMMER FESTIVAL TOUR DATES

AUG 6, 2021 Heart Health Park Sacramento, CA

AUG 7, 2021 City National Grove Outdoors Anaheim, CA

AUG 20, 2021 The Orlando Amphitheater at the Central Florida Fairgrounds Orlando, FL

AUG 21, 2021 The Masquerade Outdoors Atlanta, GA

AUG 27, 2021The Rooftop at Pier 17 New York, NY

AUG 28, 2021 MECU Pavilion Baltimore, MD

AUG 31, 2021 EXPRESS LIVE! Outdoor Columbus, OH

SEP 3, 2021 Stone Pony Summer Stage Asbury Park, NJ

SEP 4, 2021 The Palladium (Outdoors) Worcester, MA

SEP 5, 2021 Skyline Stage @ The Mann Philadelphia, PA

SEP 7, 2021 Stage AE Outdoors Pittsburgh, PA

SEP 10, 2021 The Rave / Eagles Ballroom Milwaukee, WI

SEP 11, 2021 Crofoot Festival Grounds Pontiac, MI

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MONIQUE DEBOSE LAUNCHES THE MORE WITH MONIQUE PODCAST

MONIQUE DEBOSE LAUNCHES THE

MORE WITH MONIQUE PODCAST

“DeBose has committed herself to harnessing her music in order to help create a world in which people better understand each other and create real change.” -  Audiofemme

“Speaking with DeBose, it's clear why she gets invited to TED Talks: Her energy can fill up a room and leave you wanting more.” - Songfacts

“As a black mixed-race woman with an African American father and an Irish mother, DeBose weaves the history of her family, race, and identity through storytelling and music.” - Guitar Girl Magazine

Monique’s message and expression comes in multiple forms – as a singer, songwriter, actor, poet and playwright – making her a boundless artist that can’t be categorized.  

 - Joy Sounds Music
“MORE” explores the ways in which Monique, like most women, embodies all the roles she plays in her life – the mom, the businesswoman, the homemaker, the voice of reason, and the rockstar. We also see her move from a place of choosing doubt, fear, rage, to choosing STRENGTH and, essentially, MORE for herself.” - Black Girl Nerds

Listen and Subscribe to MORE with Monique : HERE 

June 8th, 2020 - Los Angeles based singer, activist and spiritual coach Monique DeBose is excited to announce the launch of her podcast MORE with Monique, the first episode of which is out today on all digital platforms. 

DeBose has been inspiring women to choose  “MORE,” for years. Fifteen years ago DeBose penned a powerful song called “More.”  The song inspired her to take a leap of faith, leave the corporate world and pursue her dream of becoming a jazz singer. “MORE,” was released as a single with a powerful accompanying video. “MORE has always been my personal anthem that I quietly kept in the back of my head for years,” DeBose told Black Girl Nerds  “and now I hope it can be an anthem for  everyone who identifies as female . It’s so important to consciously decide as women what we are choosing MORE of for ourselves so we can band together and support each other to make it happen!” Upon the release of the song last year the message resonated with so many women around the world and DeBose was flooded with messages from women on what they were choosing MORE of for themselves.  The song quickly evolved beyond a female empowerment anthem and into a movement. The "MORE" movement demanded a larger conversation which has manifested itself in the MORE with Monique podcast. 

Each episode finds DeBose  speaking with incredible women from around the world sharing their unique stories around a specific theme: “I Choose MORE… courage, faith, sex, purpose." Shows will be wrapped in elements of Monique’s own personal flavor, including calls from her family members (her white Irish-catholic mom, her black dad from the segregated south, her white, Jewish husband, her adorable mixed-remixed kids…), vocal improvisation and lessons explored in each episode along with exercises to integrate the experience of each episode into your own life.  This first episode focuses on Intuition and features a conversation with  dating coach and TV personality Damona Hoffman and Evolved Teacher CEO Gahmya Drummond-Bey.  Additional guests for this season include Carmit Bachar (The Pussycat Dolls), Angela Tennison (Former Usher to President Barack Obama), Claudine Cooper (Get Lifted Founder) and many more.

Discussions and bonus content for each episode will be shared on Women Choosing MORE Facebook Group HERE after each episode. 

MORE ON MONIQUE DEBOSE

DeBose holds a master's degree in Spiritual Psychology and a BA in Mathematics from UC Berkeley.  Monique calls Los Angeles home, is married to a Brit, and is raising two compassionate, culturally intelligent boys. Her life and upbringing, being raised by an African American father from the segregated South and Irish American mother from upstate New York, is the inspiration for her work, pushing people to step out of seeing themselves and the world,  as black or white, but to embrace all of who they are and to live life in full color. DeBose honed her craft at Billy Higgin’s famous World Stage jazz club in Leimert Park, as well as in various jazz bands.  She is a trained jazz vocal improviser, and once led a community of over 500 improv singers across the world.  In 2005 and 2007, she released two albums – Choose the Experience (featuring Kamasi Washington) and Choose the Experience 2 – and performed internationally, in India, China, London, and Amsterdam. This idea of “Living Life in Full Color'' is the driving force behind her artistic output. DeBose received rave reviews for her one-woman show “Mulatto Math: Summing up the Race Equation in America '' winning the  Producer’s Encore Award at the Hollywood Fringe Festival before being transformed into a workshop which she has performed at UCLA and MindValley. DeBose was also a featured artist and performer at TEDx where she performed her song “Rally Call” live.  The video for “Rally Call” garnered over 150K views upon its release striking a chord with people all over the world, including the United Nations, who invited DeBose to perform the song at their SDG Action Zone Conference last year. Learn more about her “Rally Call” initiatives HERE. 

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WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHY? & WEREWOLVES? RETURN WITH SOPHOMORE ALBUM HARD FEELINGS OUT 8/13/21 FIRST SINGLE “QUITTIN'” OUT TODAY

WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHY? & WEREWOLVES? RETURN WITH SOPHOMORE ALBUM

HARD FEELINGS OUT 8/13/21

FIRST SINGLE “QUITTIN'” OUT TODAY

“Humour and heavy subjects… combined with an easy folk sound and glowing harmonies, the group has really found their footing on their latest record Hard Feelings.” - V13 

Photo Credit: Jesse Gennett

Since forming Who? What? When? Why? & Werewolves?, the duo of Andrew Fullerton (Vocals, Guitar) and Matt Orlando (Vocals, Banjo) have stood out from the pack thanks to their subversive and often humorous approach to heavy subjects. Paired with an easy folk sound and sparkling harmonies, Fullerton and Orlando find their full voice on their new album Hard Feelings available 8/13/21.

“This record is about the difficult conversations we have with ourselves, our partners, and our friends and family” says Fullerton, “And also how do we have these conversations with empathy”

The lead single (out today) “Quittin’” is about the cost of following your dreams and the effect it has on your partner.

“…indicative of that easy folk approach, with a light, country tone that’s easy on the ears… a beautiful and wistful fiddle. You may be pursuing what you love, but there are residual effects of that, some of which are not always so positive on others.” – V13

Says Fullerton of the track: “We went out to LA to do a show and I remember calling my wife saying how beautiful it was there, and she had a particularly rough night at work and was just not feeling it. Our spouses are left holding the bag a lot when we go on tour so this song was my attempt at a please-forgive-me type country song”

The sentiment is reinforced by Orlando’s high & lonesome vocal harmony and a plaintive fiddle part played by Amy Alvey of Golden Shoals, who recorded remotely from her home in Nashville.

Elsewhere on the record Fullerton negotiates with a friend about checking into rehab on “Little in Love”, intervenes on family politics on “Death Wish”, analyzes a road-weary relationship on the title track “Hard Feelings” and dissects his own masculinity on “Fancy Boy” 

“It’s just the two of us when we tour, so Andrew and I have these very deep, existential conversations about our lives, love, nihilism, music, and all these different things,” says Orlando. “The songs were born from those conversations”

Singer/Songwriter John Gleason of the band Roadside Graves says about the record:
“Hard Feelings swings distinctly between foot stomps and laments, weariness and regrets, rejoice and forgiveness. The songs are earnest reflections of how well we can digest, process, and forgive past transgressions against us. Yea, time may heal, but recollection surely helps. Especially if we are eager to prevent the familiar cycle from repeating before realizing too late we were just more of the same. The circle can be broken. But, it’s not easy. We have music to help us on our way.”

About Who? What? When? Why? & Werewolves?

Philadelphia’s Who? What? When? Why? & Werewolves? was born from a football injury and a Christmas gift.

In 2016, Matt Orlando, a drummer by trade, was hurt in a casual flag football game, rendering him unable to play his drums. He picked up a banjo to pass the time during his convalescence. Meanwhile, his friend and longtime collaborator Andrew Fullerton had recently been gifted a mandolin, which he was figuring out quickly.

The pair’s casual front porch jam sessions combined traditional folk and bluegrass tunes with stripped down versions of songs from Fullerton’s long-running alt country outfit The Tressels. To test their mettle (and dedication) they booked a show under the most ridiculous name they could think of.

“We didn’t think we’d make it this far” Orlando states honestly.

The 6W (as they shorthand themselves) released their debut record Greatest Hits in 2019. The record was called an “intense, emotional brand of indie-folk-bluegrass” by Americana Highways and the band was regularly labeled as “defiant” for their refusal to adhere to Folk and Bluegrass traditions. Their live show is a combination of intimate storytelling and self-deprecating humor ala Loudon Wainwright III or the Milk Carton Kids, which has endeared them to audiences as far apart as a South Philly anarchist punk house to the prestigious Folk Alliance International.

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LEFT VESSEL RELEASES NEW SINGLE “YOUR WINTER” DEBUT LP ONE (AND DRIFTLESS) OUT ON JUNE 25TH

LEFT VESSEL RELEASES NEW SINGLE  

“YOUR WINTER” 

 DEBUT LP ONE (AND DRIFTLESS) OUT ON JUNE 25TH 

Photo: Elisa Terrazas Campbell

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Oregon-based sound artist Nick Byron Campbell, who records and performs under the moniker Left Vessel, has released “Your Winter,” the new single from his forthcoming debut LP One (and Driftless) mixed by Cory Hanson (of Los Angeles-based band Wand) and out June 25th via GiftShop Records. "My grandmother was going through a period of decline late in her life, while I was going through transformations that were pointing me in a new, positive direction. We really bonded during this time as we were both going through breakups, while both living in Los Angeles (my grandmother moved there late in life to be with her college sweetheart),” Campbell says of the track’s inspiration. “This song helped me emotionally work through the idea of two people bonding while heading in such incredibly different directions: one towards life’s end, the other towards a whole new era of life ahead.” 

WATCH: “YOUR WINTER” 

Campbell, a multi-talented composer, artist, and indie-folk maestro has previously helmed the bands Wages, Sincere Gifts, and Arizona, and his music has been featured in films and television shows. When constructing Left Vessel’s debut LP One (and Driftless) Campbell thought: "What if you could make music with a tree? Not cutting it down and turning it into an instrument, but actually with a living tree, in a way that was beautiful musically but allowed that tree to go on living its life once you were done performing with it?” He set out to do just that and traveled to Minnesota's Driftless Area in search of willing wooden participants.   

One (and Driftless) features several tracks recorded with trees, complete with ambient sounds of the forest in the background—chirping birds, fluttering wings, and feet keeping time on crunchy, fallen leaves. Campbell used his own unique instrumental creation he dubbed "the arbow." The arbow (a play on the Spanish word “arbol,” for tree) is a live tree that is strung, bowed or plucked, and amplified—all in a way that doesn't damage the tree. The core idea is to find a way of making “non-extractive” music: music that doesn't hurt our world but works with it. This video illustrates Campbell’s process: https://vimeo.com/366830629/bff361fd5b 

Left Vessel’s swirling brand of indie-folk, though experimental in its creation, is imminently accessible due in large part to Campbell’s adeptness with winding, catchy hooks like those found on album tracks “This Year Be,” “Your Winter,” and album opener “Arrival.” Taken as a whole, One (and Driftless) is a collection of songs about transformation: ecological, societal, personal, and romantic. 

ONE (AND DRIFTLESS) TRACKLIST 

ARRIVAL (DRIFTLESS I) 

HOLD YOUR LAUGHTER 

SOCIETY (DRIFTLESS II) 

THIS YEAR BE 

VICTORY ABOVE  (DRIFTLESS III) 

EMPTY FRAME 

FIRST WORDS (DRIFTLESS IV) 

PLEASE DON’T STOP 

THE DEAL 

YOUR WINTER 

PUT THE DIVORCE ON THE CREDIT CARD 

JE T’AIME TAMBIEN 

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EMILY DAVIS AND THE MURDER POLICE RELEASE NEW SINGLE “WHY WEREN’T THEY STUNNED?”

  EMILY DAVIS AND THE MURDER POLICE 

 RELEASE NEW SINGLE  

“WHY WEREN’T THEY STUNNED?” 

NEW LP NEVER A MOMENT ALONE OUT ON JUNE 25TH 

Hailing from El Paso, Texas, acoustic/electric folk-punk band Emily Davis and The Murder Police have gained a cult following in the Southwest with their vibrant and heartfelt music and perceptive and relevant lyrics - Rebel Noise  

Emily Davis is a brilliant, poetic lyricist and amazing singer - New Noise Magazine 

Photo credit: Fernie Ceniceros

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Today, El Paso’s favorite alt-punk band Emily Davis and The Murder Police release “Why Weren’t They Stunned?” from their forthcoming album Never A Moment Alone, due out on June 25th. Frontperson Davis, a former member of Cigarettes After Sex and desert-punk shredder whose voice is reminiscent of legends (and personal influences) like Dolores O'Riordan, Jenny Lewis, and Neko Case, tackles the world and society's penchant for head-scratching behavior with clever lyrics and dry humor, while The Murder Police —  Jorge Torres (electric guitar, backing vocals), Jose Macias (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Tomas Tinajero (drums, backing vocals)—back Davis up like a freight train of energy. In this timely new track, they address our lack of concern and care when it comes to the role we play in climate change, and in other world issues like the pandemic—or as Davis says, "I don't think we act with any urgency anymore and that lack of urgency continuously bites us in the ass."   

EDMP has found success across the nation through their poignant music and creatively engaging social media presence. Davis’ “heart-on-sleeve lyrics, biting wit, and own brand of acoustic-electric folk-punk,” as El Paso Inc. described it, brings a unique presence to the Southwest US music scene.  

Davis has had a fascinatingly unique journey to the national stage. Their YouTube channel, featuring numerous punk rock covers (of, most notably, Bad Religion) has drawn serious attention—accumulating nearly 7 million views. Davis has clearly proven their talent deserves to be noticed, and noticed they were, leading to the band’s most significant outing to date—an opening slot on Bad Religion’s 2019 fall tour to packed venues across the country. 

Davis’ lyrical vulnerability on mental health, particularly regarding their experiences with bipolar disorder, is palpable but written in a manner that still feels relatable. EDMP has some significant accomplishments under their belt, even beyond their 2019 run with punk legends Bad Religion. In 2017, Davis toured solo with Bad Religion frontman Greg Graffin, supporting his at-the-time recently released solo record, “Millport.” In 2019 alone, the band opened for Leftover Crack, The Toasters, Authority Zero, and alt-rock cult superstars Cold War Kids. They were about to head out on tour with El Paso-based rock legends Sparta this last Spring, but had to put that plan on pause due to COVID-19.   

Still, EDMP haven’t let the pandemic hinder their progress, and with Never A Moment Alone, the band’s second full-length effort, Davis has deftly continued to curate a brilliantly unique blend of 90’s-inspired alt-rock, folk, and punk that will expand your horizons while it tests your speakers. Click HERE to pre-order Never A Moment Alone.  

NEVER A MOMENT ALONE TRACK LIST  

Artificial Happiness 

God Hates Flags 

Eden Is The Worst 

Partner In Crime 

Don't Make A Promise 

Mitosis 

Why Weren't They Stunned? 

Semicolon 

Bloodlines 

Eternal Babylon 

Space Cadet 

Apartment Homes 

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ANNIE KEATING RELEASES NEW SINGLE “NOBODY KNOWS” NEW LP BRISTOL COUNTY TIDES OUT ON JUNE 4TH

ANNIE KEATING RELEASES NEW SINGLE  

“NOBODY KNOWS” 

NEW LP BRISTOL COUNTY TIDES OUT ON JUNE 4TH  

Her songs are flush with emotion—not the phony sentiments some artists stir into the mix simply to elicit sympathy but rather a grit and determination that’s clearly accompanied by actual experience…It’s a decidedly affecting effort, one which resonates throughout and lingers even longer - American Songwriter   

Annie Keating has gritty husky vocals that lend instant credibility to anything she sings. Her songwriting is deep and heavy hitting - Americana Highways   

The consummate light and shade in the way Annie has constructed and helped produce these songs…there’s a lot to appreciate here; but most of all Bristol County Tides is an album from an artist at the top of her game - The Rocking Magpie 

An excellent album of superb stories vividly told - Americana-UK 

Keating has historically been compared to the likes of country legends Emmylou Harris and Willie Nelson, but she stands alone in the gritty emotional resonance of this song.  Kindred Spirit is a song of both the past and the present, one that fiercely examines how old pain can cultivate new connection. And if it’s any indication of what Keating has to come in Bristol County Tides then we should all pay close attention - Two Story Melody 

Photo: Ehud Lazin

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Brooklyn-based artist Annie Keating has released “Nobody Knows,” the latest single from her forthcoming album Bristol County Tides, due out on June 4th. In this timely track, Keating sings, "One thing that’s for sure, nothing’s guaranteed. Life’s a ride into uncertainty.” Like millions of us across the globe, Keating found herself grappling with the uncertainty during the early pandemic days.  

“On a personal level, the song explores ways the past can affect and impact the present,” she explains. “The lyrics 'There’s a little box locked in my chest, a vestige of an untapped past, I tried to put you in that little box too but it broke apart like a skin outgrew, the past I buried deep beneath rattled like a ghost in me' explore the power of our tapped (and untapped) pasts, the ways we try to put uncomfortable feelings away but ultimately can’t bury what needs to be reckoned with,” she continues. “Truth has a way of surfacing."  

“Nobody Knows” follows the release of single “Kindred Spirit,” a song that pays tribute to those with whom one finds a deep and instant connection with echoes of both the past and present. “During the pandemic, I left the city and relocated to coastal Massachusetts. There, I was lucky to meet such a person, who showed us kindness and connection in a time of isolation. He, along with newfound friends on Third Street (the first track off the album), took us in, teaching me and my son about river and the tides. I bought a boat and learned to navigate it through the channels where the fresh water meets the salty sea. My dog learned to swim, my boy learned to fish, and the city girl in me entirely gave way to the country, captivated by the river and the tides high and low. The human connections born out of pandemic time of isolation combined with the beauty of the Bristol County tides inspired this song.  We found joy in times of pandemic hardship and uncertainty through the power of human connection.”  

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Lucinda Williams. John Prine. Bob Dylan. Allison Krauss. Willie Nelson. Johnny Cash. Bonnie Raitt. Emmylou Harris. Patty Griffin. This is a short list of the musicians Keating has been compared to over the last 15 years. She writes and sings like a woman who knows deep down that heartache is the price of hope, and she can make us believe—in that way that only the best artists can—that all of it is worth the cost. She's shared the bill with the likes of John Hiatt and Bon Iver, toured internationally many times in a dozen countries, and now, launches this 15-song tour de force—an epic pandemic story of awakening and inspiration that shows this veteran artist at the peak of her powers. On this, her eighth full length album, Keating delivers songwriting in its most honest, vulnerable, beautiful form.  

Bristol County Tides, produced by Teddy Kumpel, is Keating's most accomplished, inspired, and ambitious work to date. The inspiration for all songs was born there, amidst the rising and falling tides in an idyllic farm to coast New England town, where deep connections were forged amidst times of isolation. Taking us on a journey from Brooklyn to the coast, the river to the sea, an artist awakened delivers 15 beautiful, tender songs that capture a heart slowly lit up on the inside, and feel as true as the tides themselves. Keating is a gifted storyteller who can evoke a joyful summer afternoon one moment, and break your heart open the next.   

Bristol County Tides is available for pre-order at iTunes, Amazon Music, and at Annie Keating's website.    

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LAURA ESCUDÉ RELEASES HER NEW EP ENOUGHNESS INSPIRED BY PERSONAL GROWTH AND SELF -LOVE

LAURA ESCUDÉ RELEASES HER NEW EP 

ENOUGHNESS

INSPIRED BY PERSONAL GROWTH 

AND SELF -LOVE

“Escudé’s talents transcend the work she’s lent to larger artists…”

 - Dancing Astronaut

“In order to really understand the complexities and genuine music crafting that she is doing, you’ll have to

immerse yourself into her work.” - Noisey

“We’re hearing, immersing and have fallen prey to the siren sound of this producer who already lends her

programming chops for Kanye West, Jay-Z and many other top dogs.” -VIBE

“Trained as a violinist, Escudé gravitated toward electronic music in college. At first, her work was within the realm of Warp Records-style intelligent dance music (IDM), but eventually it evolved into something more accessible.”  - Paper Magazine

“You are a badass, and you certainly have our attention.” - Hypebae

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Los Angeles-based Future Classical artist and master technologist Laura Escudé has released her new EP ENOUGHNESS, that documents her journey to acceptance and self love. This past year of forced isolation pushed Escudé to confront her darkest inner demons and start the recovery process  from a 20 year eating disorder. Escudé spent such a large portion of her life obsessing over her physical and not loving herself, which she wrote about on Medium for National Eating Disorder Awareness week, living a life that was not sustainable, both physically and mentally. Music is where Escudé feels the most free, and with ENOUGHNESS synthesized her skills as a classically-trained violinist and avant garde electronic producer, infusing neo-classical & sleek futuristic style with raw emotion to share her story. 

Technology is a second language for Escudé, who became the world’s first Ableton Certified Trainer in 2008. In 2012, she founded Electronic Creatives, using her skills to hire and train programmers and playback engineers for artists including Logic, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Big Sean, Charli XCX, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Electronic Creatives has hosted several playback engineering training programs over the years, with the latest being MASTERTRACK Worldwide. Escudé brought massive productions to life for the biggest and most influential artists in the world including Kanye West, Jay Z, Bon Iver, Missy Elliot, Herbie Hancock, and television megabrand American Idol. 

“As one of the pioneers in live show programming -- especially the use of Ableton Live software, now widely regarded as the industry standard -- Escudé has helped reshape how the concert industry uses electronic music and digital playback across virtually every genre of music.” - Billboard

These creative applications of technology made Escudé one of the world’s most in-demand live show programmers and saw her touring extensively all over the world. With this level of success came the pressure to keep pushing herself to and in 2016, Escudé experienced awakening after tour burnout landed her in the hospital. The night before she went to the hospital she was on stage at Madison Square Garden performing with Kanye West for the Life of Pablo release, the night before playing a show in San Francisco, and the night before that on stage performing with Miguel at the Forum. This pace and schedule was just another week in her life. This is not an unusual story for creatives. Kanye was hospitalized for exhaustion for 10 days during The Life of Pablo Tour, Dave Chapelle spent time in the hospital for exhaustion during the Chapelle Show’s run….and the list goes on. This hospital stay was a wake-up call for Escudé and the start of an ongoing journey of self healing. She decided to not only apply the tools she gathered on this journey to helping herself, but channel her energy to help other musicians to live better and teach them how to “hustle healthier.” In 2017 she launched The Transmute™ Retreat,  a week-long workshop incorporating yoga, meditation, nature, live performance workshops, and community performances. Since then Transmute has evolved into multiple courses, The Transmute™ Accelerator online course to help artists accelerate their live performances using technology, and The Transmute™ Academy, a community dedicated to Ableton Live + Music Tech Courses & Events to help artists continue their growth in music and business, in addition to The Transmute™ Academy Masterclasses with special guest presenters 2x month. 

This focus on her personal health and the health of her peers has given her a refreshed look on life, a newly lit creative fire that was funneled into the 4 songs on this EP. “I Love Me,” is a musical meditation on self love and was Escudé’s mantra throughout the pandemic. "Can I Hold You Anymore?" was written for Andrew Huang’s 4 Producers episode on YouTube, on which Escudé got the chance to collaborate with Jamie Lidell. “Embrace Your Shadow" was written with lyricist Lila Rose as another reminder to herself and all to love ourselves completely, even the darkest parts and “Unlimited Expansiveness” is an instrumental journey through space and time, to remind us to be expansive with our thinking. The more we focus on expanding, the faster we move through our limitations. “I use my compositions to practice embodied liberation and allow the creative space to be my teacher—to let the process be the process and let go of what it should be,” says Escudé. “I hope ENOUGHNESS becomes this for you too because you are ENOUGH.”

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