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Matt Oakley confirms the ‘opposites attract’ theory in his new single, “Fire & Water.” Delving into the delicate equilibrium of polarizing personalities in a relationship, Matt Oakley touches on the complexities of love while masterfully coupling these contradictions into a poignant, relatable release. These two seemingly incompatible forces come together to create something unexpectedly beautiful, as the song depicts a tug-of-war between passion and calm, forgiveness and sin, “Fire & Water.” “In a world where most heartbreak songs focus on differences pulling people apart, I wanted to write one about how our differences balance each other out,” explains Matt Oakley, who co-wrote the song with David Ray Stevens (cuts: Jelly Roll “Save Me” and “Son of a Sinner”) and Brandon Hartt. “We used fire and water as the metaphor: when I get hot-headed and my flames burn brighter, she is there to calm me down, just like you would use water to put out a fire.” “Fire & Water” brings lis...

The Badly Behaved released of their latest single, ’Only Slightly Famous’ in December 2024. It was released as a three-minute Radio Edit and a six-minute Extended Version and is available across all streaming platforms and online stores for download. The song is about a smalltime, pseudo movie, TV or pop star who will do anything for fame and who has an inflated ego, an inflated perception of the little success that he or she has had and an overzealous and warped attitude towards life. It was written in C minor, with several key changes, including a change to E flat for the bridge, and its tempo is 117BPM. Only Slightly Famous was written, composed and produced by Richard von Kalmar, with vocals by Colé van Dias. The song fuses an electronic ‘percolator’ bassline with vocal samples, including samples of Colé’s voice, complimentary melody lines and a number of percussion arrangements. #BadlyBehaved #ColevanDias #KalmarRecordings #NEWMUSIC #OnlySlightlyFamous #RadioAirplay #Top40News htt...

SONGS OF THE CARTER FAMILY is a rootsy, intimate new offering from Pam Linton, a true troubadour of the road for decades, based largely in the uppper Midwest. Recorded in North Carolina, Pam is joined by some of acoustic music’s finest, including Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Jeremy Stephens and David Johnson. This is an inspired collection from the heart. The album is set for 1/17/25 on New Folk Records. Pam is an eloquent music historian, and her treatment of songs that have been prfoundly influential on bluegrass, country, Southern Gospel, pop and rock music. The Carter Family recorded between 1927 and 1956 and their music was additionally influentail on the folk music revival of the 1960s in the United States. Thnis is music with a lasting legacy. Pam Linton is part of the great tradition of troubadours, marking miles on the road, making fans one fair, festival or venue at a time; always dedicated to the art of the music. Pam has a heart for the great traditions of Americana music, ...

The past five years have been filled with non-stop music making for the up-and-coming songwriter/producer and electronic artist Julian Gardner, known as Julez. After receiving an honourable mention in the USA Songwriting Competition with his single “Problem” in 2023, it has just been announced that his song “Higher Than Love” has not only won the Dance/Electronic category of the competition this year, but is also the grand prize overall Winner of the USA Songwriting Competition in 2024! While his first album isn’t slated for release until 2025, Julez is offering up a taste of what’s to come with his single, “Higher Than Love.” featuring J.O.Y. Given that Julez is so much more than a musician, “Higher Than Love” shines as it highlights his cool songwriting and production abilities as well. While some artists stumble to find their footing right out of the gate, Julez is off to a head start with his single, which was co-produced by the talented Paddy Hunt. The vocals, the composition, it ...

Pop artist Bess Chew has released her latest single, “Falling Back to You,” a track that dives into the rollercoaster of emotions stemming from a high school crush. The song reflects on the flirtatious character of a popular boy who kept everyone guessing with his mixed signals, leaving Chew and others hooked despite his obvious red flags. “Falling back to you” is now available to stream and download on platforms worldwide. Written from a place of reflection and hindsight, “Falling back to you” playfully examines Bess Chew’s naivety during this crush period, adding a relatable and lighthearted touch to the highs and lows of infatuation. “‘Falling Back to You’ captures his art of stringing girls on, which caused me to experience fluctuating and mixed emotions, as certain gestures of his would either cause me to raise my hopes that he liked me or to feel rejected,” Chew reveals. The new single showcases Chew’s unique ability to turn deeply personal moments into universally relatable po...

Pop singer-songwriter Ashley Elle invites listeners on an exhilarating voyage through lust, love, and heartbreak with her latest EP, Say Something. This seven-song collection displays the euphoric intensity of romance in all its complexity. With haunting melodies, lush arrangements, and deeply resonant lyrics, Ashley Elle delivers a raw and relatable exploration of love’s most universal themes. Say Something is available to stream and download on all platforms. Each track on Say Something combines Ashley Elle’s signature blend of dreamy folk-inspired storytelling with the enthralling textures of alt-pop. The title track, “Say Something,” brings a fresh, buoyant energy to the EP, capturing the playful tension of unspoken attraction. “‘Say Something’ is an upbeat, flirty song about knowing someone may be interested in you. It’s your way of wanting them to say something about it rather than dance around those feelings,” she explains. Produced by Josh Lovell (K. Flay, Benson Boone, Bully...

Electrifying synth-pop duo Clay and Kelsy have released their highly anticipated debut EP, I am, a collection of intoxicating anthems of empowerment, self-acceptance, and the transformative power of introspection. Comprising five emotionally charged tracks, I am invites listeners to journey through the struggles of identity and vulnerability, laying the groundwork for a three-part EP series that captures the complexities of the human spirit. Clay and Kelsy’s EP is now available to stream and download on all platforms worldwide. Each track on I am is a reflection of a distinct phase in the journey of self-awareness, with Clay and Kelsy confronting doubts, loss, and the search for inner harmony. The title track, “I am,” stands as an affirmation amidst collapse, the threshold of transformation— a declaration of survival and self-acceptance. Other standout singles, such as “I Miss You” and “Memories of Me,” delve deeply into themes of hurt and anger, the raw emotions that arise from vuln...