June 2024 – 1st 3 MAGAZINE

Photocomfort – Harrowingly Irresistible

30th June 2024

Photocomfort is the platform for Boston-based artist Justine Bowe’s careful, expansive pop.

Photocomfort is the distillation of the exacting songwriting, production and performance craftsmanship she lends to other recording projects like Hex Girlfriend, Anjimile, and Cliff Notez.

She borrows as much from 90s radio heroes like Alanis Morissette and Dido as from Joanna Newsom, Bjork, or Thom Yorke. Huge vocal hooks soar over nimble arrangements, presenting the self-doubt and isolation born from the pursuit of “the dream” of being an artist as harrowing, irresistible and irresistibly catchy.

Stepping away from moody and humorous self-reflections, her latest album, Patron Saint, is a collection of platonic love songs. With pedal steel lending color to electronic and acoustic elements, live performance, and rich atmosphere, each of Patron Saint’s songs feature a crystal-clear portrait of a dear friend, many of whom feature her in their own musical projects and whose relationships and collaboration you can track through their published music. The songs, which could easily be at home in both jazz songbooks and folk clubs, deliver all the promise, care, and color true platonic love deserves.

For “Roll,” the lead single off Patron Saint, Justine began with a vintage synthesizer and a sample of shouts and laughter from her best friend, Anjimile. “I asked them to send me something like that scream noise in ‘Jump Around’ so that I could make a beat with it. They shouted, “HEY!!!” and their partner responded by giggling in the background—I kept it all in. That’s how these songs all started—some real conversation, some stupid bit with a friend, lots of room tone, conversations, laughter…everything stuck.”

Keeping true to her process, Justine says she previously took a break from releasing music “because writing songs didn’t feel genuine. I didn’t feel like anything was worth writing, let alone releasing—until the idea of writing these love songs for friends presented itself. I could write about my friends forever.”

Justine describes the song’s accompanying music video as a “three minute thriller” that was filmed entirely in her apartment, “which is great because I didn’t have to leave the house, which is something I hate doing.”

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Still Woozy – Through A Whimsical Lens

29th June 2024

Music News

Alt-pop singer-songwriter/producer Still Woozy releases his sophomore album Loveseat today via Polydor Records.

Loveseat features previously released songs “Shotput,” “Again,” “All Your Life” and the “Lemon.”

The album chronicles the realities of a relationship through Woozy’s whimsical lens, finding romanticism and amusement in even the most mundane aspects of partnership. Still Woozy has also announced a headline tour across Europe starting in the fall stopping off in London’s Eventim Apollo on November 14th.

Listen to Loveseat now; https://stillwoozy.lnk.to/Loveseat

The album’s focus track, “Run It Back” was completed just two weeks ago. A compelling earworm reminiscent of Woozy’s iconic sound, it was clearly too special to leave off the record. The song is an ode to unconditional love and a testament to how with the right person, every situation can be inundated with adoration. The album, full of Still Woozy’s original blend of captivating pop, lyricism, and dreamy soundscapes, is available now HERE.

Here’s the full tracklist for Loveseat:

Again
Shotput
Forwards
Lemon
Shit Don’t Change
Frida Kahlo
Houston
Big Fish
Baby
All Your Life

Tickets are on sale now for Still Woozy’s UK & European Loveseat Tour, including shows in London on November 14th after playing other shows in the UK and Germany, Netherlands and Belgium. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit https://woozystill.com. Tickets for Leeds O2 Academy on Sat 09 Nov and Manchester Albert Hall on Sun 10 Nov 2024 are available here.

STILL WOOZY | LOVESEAT TOUR

OCTOBER

30 – Kesselhaus, Berlin, Germany

31 – Uebel & Gefahrlich, Hamburg, Germany

NOVEMBER

02 – De Roma, Antwerp, Belgium

03 – O13 Poppodium, Tilburg, Netherlands

04 – Gloria Theater, Cologne, Germany

05 – Elysee Montmarte, Paris, Paris

07 – O2 Academy, Bristol, UK

09 – O2 Academy, Leeds, UK

10 – Albert Hall, Manchester, UK

11 – SWG3 Galvanizers, Glasgow, UK

13 – O2 Institute, Birmingham, UK

14 – Eventim Apollo London, UK

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Kaitlin Butts – Some Girls Just Wanna…

29th June 2024

Country News

Kaitlin Butts continues to carve out a space as one of the most dynamic and ambitious artists making country music today.

Her latest album, the high-concept but candidly autobiographical 17-song LP Roadrunner!, is out today via Soundly Music and with it comes the stunning video for album standout ‘Other Girls (Ain’t Havin’ Any Fun)’ – a song Butts co-wrote with Natalie Hemby.

The video for ‘Other Girls (Ain’t Havin’ Any Fun)’, directed by Chris Beyrooty (French Montana, Doja Cat, Matt Maeson) and choreographed by Noel Bajandas Jr. (Madonna, Miley Cyrus, Dancing With The Stars), is a showcase for the expansive vison Butts brings to her music and art, unencumbered by expectations of what a female country artist should look, sound or act like. Surrounded by a group of precise, seductive dancers, Butts exudes star-power, drawing viewers eyes as limbs and bodies expertly shift all around her.

“I put so much work, thought, and love into the making of Roadrunner! over the last four years and I am so proud to release it,” says Butts. “I think one of my favorite parts about making this album has been dreaming up colorful and dramatic music videos like “Other Girls (Ain’t Havin’ Any Fun)” that tie in visuals from my favorite musical, Oklahoma!. This was a big project to dream up, but it lit a fire under me and has turned out even better than I could have imagined.”

Roadrunner! has received early kudos from press – Rolling Stone declares Butts is “unafraid to test boundaries,” while No Depression calls her “one of the more creative songwriters making country music right now” – and radio and streaming are following suit. Roadrunner! is already top 15 at Americana radio and continues to climb. Songs from the album have been included on a variety of editorial streaming playlists, incuding Apple Music “New Music Daily” and “Country Risers; Spotify “Next From Nashville” and “The Pulse of Americana;” Amazon “Fresh Folk & Americana;” TIDAL “Pure Country” and “Country Waves;” and Pandora “Alt Country.”

Butts is nominated for “Emerging Act of the Year” at the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards, alongside Charles Wesley Godwin, The Red Clay Strays, Wyatt Flores and Jobi Riccio. The awards take place on September 18 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Butts plays Lollapalooza, Under the Big Sky, Jackalope Jamboree and other festivals, and will tour with Dierks Bentley in the U.S. and with Flatland Cavalry in the UK this Summer, along with an appearance at The Long Road festival. Butts 31-date, first-ever coast-to-coast U.S. headline tour begins in July, and includes shows in Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Minneapolis and Houston. She’ll wrap up the tour December 14th in her hometown of Tulsa, OK.

Kaitlin Butts – 2024 UK Tour Dates

Aug 25 – Leicestershire, UK – Long Road Festival

Aug 26 – Brighton, UK – Concorde 2*

Aug 27 – London, UK – Scala*

Aug 29 – Bristol, UK – The Fleece*

Aug 30 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Club Academy*

Aug 31 – Paisley, UK – Neste Live!*

* Supporting Flatland Cavalry

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Maddelena Ghezzi and Ruth Goller (Interview) – Exploring The Feels

29th June 2024

CREATURE FEATURE, Music News, Music Reviews

In a world where musical innovation often takes center stage, the collaboration between Maddelena Ghezzi and Ruth Goller stands out as a testament to the power of nature-inspired creativity.

We endeavour to explore their latest work, “Dolomite,” part of Ghezzi’s Minerals series, which seamlessly blends the talents of different musicians across five compositions.

This project epitomizes the ethereal, eclectic, and deeply moving aspects of the natural world through music. The launch of this EP at Green Note in Camden provided the perfect backdrop to delve into their inspirations, influences, and collaborative dreams.

1st 3 Magazine: It’s so lovely to meet you both. At 1st 3 Magazine, we are really interested in new sounds and ideas. We are intrigued by your music and project together. Where is home for you, and how did this all begin?

Maddelena Ghezzi: Home for me is Milan, but I have a connection to the Dolomites because I used to spend my summers there.

1st 3 Magazine: Are you both Italian, and did you know each other before?

MG: Yes, but we didn’t know each other before we both lived in the UK. We’re not from the same region in Italy. We met here, in London.

1st 3 Magazine: Where did music start for you?

MG: My dad was in a band, and my mum was in a choir that sang classical music. But I studied Jazz. When I was tiny, I was in choirs, but I started Jazz singing from the age of 15 or 16. It was a good upbringing—I was encouraged to sing from a young age.

1st 3 Magazine: What about you, Ruth?

Ruth Goller: I played violin, piano, and guitar. I joined a punk band when I was a teenager and was very much self-taught. Then I started playing bass at 18 or 19, towards the end of my school years. I wanted to study music, so I moved to London, where I discovered Jazz and then studied it.

Everything inspires me, whether it’s a walk to Sainsbury’s or being up on a beautiful mountain or listening to a classical orchestra."

Ruth Goller

1st 3 Magazine: What was in your parents’ record collection, and how did this influence you?

MG: Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, as well as classical music—Chopin, Bach—all kinds really.

RG: My parents didn’t listen to a lot of music at all. My dad sang in male choirs, but my mum is not a musical person. Music wasn’t a big part of our lives. I discovered music on my own. I discovered Michael Jackson when I was 11 or 12 and thought his music was the best thing ever! Then I got into punk music around 13. I was into punk hardcore, like Dead Kennedys and Sex Pistols.

MG: The Dolomites have been a big influence on me for this Minerals project. Ruth is from there, so the connection between us felt very strong. It’s a place that is your roots, Ruth, and that has also shaped my upbringing. I was a city kid from Milan going to this incredible, other-worldly place.

1st 3 Magazine: The connection between you must have seemed quite natural when you met. Had you already written some of your Minerals project?

MG: Minerals is a series (this is number 5), and they are not all necessarily linked to a place. They are different collaborations. For this one, I have been going to the Dolomites for a long time. I went to do a secular pilgrimage for my dad with my dad’s family. I wanted to do something around that…

1st 3 Magazine: Did you lose your dad?

MG: Yes. It was a healing journey, you know, to write. Going to the mountains and writing this music has been cathartic, therapeutic.

when you are a creative, you are inspired by everything!."

Maddelena Ghezzi

1st 3 Magazine: I have read that you have also been inspired by other creative experiences—literature being one. Tell us about how the relationship of Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West has inspired your music.

MG: I was in a collective and became interested through reading the letters they exchanged. I know some actors, and we put on a show. We re-enacted the letters, and I wrote the music as part of the performance.

1st 3 Magazine: What about visual artists? Do they inspire you?

MG: Yes—when you are a creative, you are inspired by everything!

RG: Everything inspires me, whether it’s a walk to Sainsbury’s or being up on a beautiful mountain or listening to a classical orchestra. Everything in life goes in somewhere. The older you grow, the more you’re able to translate and express what you’re feeling, and that’s what comes out. That’s the art. That’s the skill of the artist—learning how to process the art inside and communicate that.

The voice is so versatile—it is exciting to use it with noise, electronics, different sounds, and timbres."

Maddelena Ghezzi

1st 3 Magazine: Tell us a little about your writing process.

RG: For me, this was interesting because I usually write on my own. I don’t usually write with other people. It’s not that I’ve not wanted to do it; it’s just easier for me. But we met, there was a connection, and we both had a couple of ideas, sketches… we came together and shared them.

1st 3 Magazine: Could you explain what “sketches” means in this context?

RG: Melody. Some sketches are written in standard notation… but with the Dolomites, it started with language. There is German, Italian, and an ancient Roman language. So we had this idea of writing a poem about the water and stones from that area. Maddelena, you wrote the poem, didn’t you? And a few months later, we did it in all four languages (including English). The words are the same for each song but in different languages. The words were the starting point. For me, it’s usually the other way around—the music comes first.

MG: I really enjoy working on collaborative projects. You have the germ of an idea, and then it is developed. In fact, Ruth was on tour in the States when it was finalized. We did a lot of the collaboration and development over email. Our music is a conversation.

RG: It’s all about making art. I don’t want to tell people what I’m thinking when I write it. I want to give a direction or something; I want the listener to process their emotions, to offer a tool of interpretation so they can think about whatever they need to think about. It’s their choice.

MG: We wanted to tell a story in an ever-changing environment that we are witnessing. For me, in the original English, I wanted to express how water feels. Not just on the body, but how it would feel to be water.

1st 3 Magazine: Who are you hoping to connect with through your music? Who are you writing for?

MG: We don’t write for a specific audience in that way. It’s more like these ideas related to the place, and then it has been amazing to see who has connected—people of all ages have expressed excitement and love for it.

1st 3 Magazine: And whose music are you excited about at the moment?

MG: Ruth’s solo project Skylla is exceptional—I love its intensity and intimacy.

1st 3 Magazine: Maddelena, you describe yourself as a ‘voice player’; tell us more about that.

MG: The voice is so versatile—it is exciting to use it with noise, electronics, different sounds, and timbres. There are lots of brilliant musicians in London that I’m definitely in awe of!

performing at Green Note and launching our EP is amazing."

Maddelena Ghezzi

1st 3 Magazine: If you could collaborate with anyone, who would it be?

RG: I would collaborate with a Norwegian guitarist, Stian Westerhus. He’s amazing. I’ve been thinking about writing to him to establish a connection.

MG: Maria Grand, the saxophonist from New York and Switzerland. I’ve been really inspired by her.

1st 3 Magazine: What is your dream place to perform?

MG: I would love to play in London’s South Bank or Barbican—that would be the dream!

RG: The Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis. It’s a really old American theatre where they put on a lot of jazz, African music, and music from all around the world.

MG: We are so happy to be here—performing at Green Note and launching our EP is amazing. We love how iconic it is and are excited to share our collaboration with everyone.

Maddalena Ghezzi and Ruth Giller played Green Note in Camden on 14th June 2024

Maddalena Ghezzi

Ruth Goller

49 WINCHESTER – Something To Ease Your Mind

28th June 2024

Country News

Ahead of the release of their brand new album ***Leavin’ This Holler*, 49 Winchester have shared an album highlight and fan favourite, “Tulsa**”.

It was one of the first songs written for Leavin’ This Holler and its chorus references both the Don Williams classic “Tulsa Time”, as well as the Kenny Rogers and The First Edition favourite “Tulsa Turnaround”.

“This song is a rock & roll’er with an interesting backstory” explains lead singer Isaac Gibson. “I wrote it on a frigid night in 2022, leaving a show at the Mercury Lounge in Tulsa. It was in the middle of a blizzard on the way to a run of shows through Texas. The interstate was covered in snow; we jack-knifed the van and trailer sideways on the road and it was just a sketchy situation altogether. My anxiety wasn’t helped by the fact that Oklahoma had recently legalized a plant we’ve been known to be fond of, and that’s ultimately where the song comes from. It’s one of those snapshots of a moment in time in my life, where I just put pen to paper to ease my mind.”

Listen to “Tulsa” here

Leavin’ This Holler Track Listing:

1. Favor
2. Hillbilly Happy
3. Yearnin’ For You
4. Make It Count
5. Leavin’ This Holler
6. Fast Asleep
7. Tulsa
8. Rest of My Days
9. Traveling Band
10. Anchor

Leavin’ This Holler is set to be released on August 2 via New West Records. The 10-song set was produced by the band and Stewart Myers and features appearances by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, singer-songwriter Maggie Antone, fiddler Philip Bowen, and guitarist Cole Chafin.

READ WHAT 1st 3 HAD TO SAY ABOUT THEIR RECENT LONDON SHOW HERE

“The toe-tapping humping beat of “Hillbilly Happy” almost brought the recently refurbished house down.” 1st 3 Magazine

The upcoming album is the highly anticipated follow up to their New West debut Fortune Favors the Bold. Met with overwhelming critical acclaim, Rolling Stone called them “Country Music’s Buzziest of Buzz Bands,” and also named it one of the “25 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2022.” Bandcamp named Fortune Favors the Bold one of the “Best Country Records of 2022,” as did No Depression, Holler, PopMatters, Whiskey Riff, WMOT, and more. The album quickly generated over 150 million global streams and the band also received a nomination for “Best Duo or Group” at last year’s Americana Music Awards.

Leavin’ This Holler will be available across digital platforms, compact disc, and numerous limited edition vinyl variants. The album is available for pre-order NOW via NEW WEST RECORDS.

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Randall King – The Whole World In His Hands

27th June 2024

Country News

Randall King is preparing for his return to the UK, Scandinavia, the Netherlands and Germany this August for a string of headlining shows and festival appearances, as part of the European extension of his Into The Neon Tour.

This follows the acclaimed release of the “outlandishly talented” (Country Music People) Texas singer-songwriter’s 18-track sophomore album Into The Neon, released in January via Warner Music Nashville and available to stream/download worldwide now.

Having built his reputation as a road warrior in the U.S., King spent much of the last year playing for international audiences, with an appearance at C2C Festival (2023) in London, returning later in the year to play sold-out, upgraded headline shows across the UK & Germany. Earlier this year, he played his biggest performances to date on the mainstage at C2C Festival in Berlin and Rotterdam, joining superstar headliners Brad Paisley and Old Dominion.

During his time in Berlin, King recorded performance videos for the album title track “Into The Neon” (watch here) and fan-favourite “I Could Be That Rain” (watch here). Fans who missed the Texas native in Berlin can catch him this summer headlining Sound of Nashville’s Open Air Festival in Cologne.

“I’m incredibly blessed to get to say that I tour the world” shared King. “It’s amazing to me that I get to go back for a third time to Europe because of you amazing fans!”

Making an impression during his debut in the Netherlands at C2C Rotterdam, Randall King has recently upgraded his venue in Amsterdam due to phenomenal demand and will now be performing at Melkweg Max. Support on all headline shows will come from Alaska-born, Louisiana-raised artist and songwriter Dan Smalley.

As he told Texas Monthly in February, “I’ve seen everywhere I can see in Texas, and I love it. But I’m looking at the whole world.”

Full UK & Europe tour dates:

Sunday, 18 August – Oslo, NO – John Dee

Monday, 19 August – Stockholm, SE – Debaser Bar Brooklyn (Main Room)

Tuesday, 20 August – Copenhagen, DK – Pumpehuset

Friday, 23 August – Cologne, DE – Sound of Nashville Open Air (Freideck Kantine)

Saturday, 24 August – Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg Max

Sunday, 25 August – Leicestershire, UK – The Long Road Festival (Stanford Hall)

Tuesday, 27 August – Bristol, UK – The Fleece

Wednesday, 28 August – London, UK – Islington Assembly Hall

Thursday, 29 August – Glasgow, UK – St Luke’s

Saturday, 31 August – Blackpool, UK – The British Country Music Festival

With inspiration drawn from the hues of neon that backlit his budding career – inclusive of the glowing skies in the plains of West Texas where he was raised and the radiant signs of the nearly 150 honky tonks he performs in each year throughout the U.S. – Into The Neon is a humble recollection of King’s experiences and observations.

Co-produced by King alongside Jared Conrad, Into The Neon incorporates a unique blend of the influences from icons and modern masters alike who have inspired King’s sound; inclusive of the timeless country twang of George Strait and Keith Whitley, and the blood pumping, Y2K-era rhythms of Dierks Bentley and Gary Allan.

Boy Jr. – Airing It Out

27th June 2024

Music News

Boy Jr. is the songwriting/production project of Ariel Allen-Lubman (they/them).

Allen-Lubman has established a consistently viral internet presence through original music that is both catchy and creative, while staying true and personal.

While Boy Jr.’s charming, energetic indie pop-rock flourishes from Allen-Lubman’s academic music production background, the immense genre versatility is the backbone of the project.

They confide, “This is a song to listen to when you are fed up with how mean you’ve been treating yourself. I find myself repeating a lot of the same unkind thoughts when I’m going through something, but if anyone ever said these things to me or a friend, I’d be pissed! So instead of letting it rot on the inside, I’m airing it out and releasing it outside.”

Through an entirely DIY ethos, Allen-Lubman’s career is just about to fully blossom. Through a combination of genuine musical talent, and high energy, oddball personality, Boy Jr. has attracted a variety of followers, from music lovers to critics to creators. As they gear up to promote their upcoming full length DIY album, I Love Getting Dumped, Allen-Lubman continues to use their platform to explore expression in artistry, gender, and influencership. Leading single “I Hope You Feel Terrible” is an honest and relatable narrative of wanting to confront the one who did you wrong. Boy Jr. confides, “You know how people will tell you to write a letter you’ll never send when you’re upset with someone? “I Hope You Feel Terrible” is like the letter I wasn’t supposed to send. It is for everyone who wishes they could have a romcom-like confrontation with someone who hurt them and tell them exactly how they really feel, with the perfect closing one liner and everything.” Second single “Bullying Myself” is all about those negative things we tell ourselves.”

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The Pull of Autumn – Moments In Time And Life

26th June 2024

Music News

Indie art-pop outfit The Pull of Autumn presents their new offering ‘Lost Time’.

Featuring San Francisco singer-songwriter Julius Manning, this echoes the hushed intimacy of Nick Drake, only with heightened dream-energy. A highlight of their fifth album ‘Memory Tree’, a vibrant yet reflective collection of poignant indie folk songs released by the Boston indie imprint RBM Records.

Led by Rhode Island native Daniel Darrow of 80s post-punk group Johanna’s House of Glamour, The Pull of Autumn is a dynamic collective – like a revolving door of collaborators whose other core members are Bruce MacLeod, Matthew Darrow,Luke Skyscraper James (I.R.S. recording artist Fashion), who also created the video for this new Julius Manning-led single. Each release involves notable and emerging artists, drawn from the local scene and further abroad.

Julius Manning is a long-time Pull of Autumn collaborator, who earlier appeared on the ‘Small Colors’ and ‘Beautiful Broken World’ albums. A veteran of the Southern California music scene, Julius’ music recalls the sixty’s British folk music of Nick Drake, together with Sandy Denny’s dreamy sound.

TRACK LIST
1. Memory Tree (feat. Daniel Darrow)
2. Walter Benjamin (feat. Leigh Gregory)
3. Freedom’s a Thief (feat. Sophia Campbell)
4. Lovely Fellow (feat. Luke Skyscraper James)
5. The Dolphins (feat. Paul Everett)
6. Awakening (feat. Leigh Gregory)
7. I Was Just Dreaming (feat. Bruce Macleod)
8. Lines Written (feat. Philip Parfitt)
9. A Shrine to Past Memories (feat. Matthew Darrow)
10. Lost Time (feat. Julius Manning)
11. Flow Motion (feat. Ricky Humphrey)
12. Opening / Closing (feat. Kraig Jordan )

Described as “a melancholy remembrance of moments in time and life”, the ‘Memory Tree’ album features numerous outstanding artists, including Philip Parfitt (The Perfect Disaster), Ricky Humphrey (T his Twisted Wreckage), San Francisco-based artist Leigh Gregory, Berkeley singer-songwriter Sophia Campbell, and Rhode Island Rock’n Roll Hall of Fame inductee Paul Everett.

“Originally recorded by the late John Neff (David Lynch’s Bluebob and the sountracks for ‘Lost Highway’, ‘Blue Velvet’, ‘Mulholland Drive’), it was a lot of fun to talk and share files back and forth. John was excited to know the song was getting a chance to be heard. He also shared my love for hardware synths and electronics,” says Daniel Darrow.

Julius Manning adds, “‘Lost Time’ was originally written in a living room in California. To me, it feels like a way to cope with what’s coming in our world – the escape in order to let go where those dark places run deep. I was happy to see John Neff and Daniel working together to bring this song to the world .”

Earlier, the band shared the lead track ‘I Was Just Dreaming’, featuring Boston artist Bruce MacLeod on vocals, and ‘Opening / Closing’ featuring Rhode Island producer, songwriter and artist Kraig Jordan, known for his collaborations with Tanya Donnelly.

Daniel Darrow says, “Instead of the free-genre bending of what came before, this new album is focused on a continuous motion of sound that creates an overall effect of electro/acoustic music and ambient sounds. Hours were spent on the order of the track selection to create a continuous sound that tells a story reflected on the cover of the album. The tree pointing downward represents the future as well as holding onto the past. This album is a melancholy remembrance of moments in time and life. I am very excited to feature many RI artists whose music I have come to love and respect over many years. Many veterans from around the world also contribute to the album. I feel this album is a concise picture of this moment in time. Every song reflects beauty, future loves and lost loves. I am excited to bring this album and great artists to the light and to have their music heard.”

‘Memory Tree’ arrives two years after The Pull of Autumn’s ‘Beautiful Broken World’ album, which involved several music luminaries, including The Pop Group’s Mark Stewart, Living Colour’s Doug Wimbish and producer Adrian Sherwood. The Pull of Autumn released their debut eponymous album in 2018, followed by ‘Afterglow’ in 2019, ‘Small Colors’ in 2020 and ‘Beautiful Broken World’ in 2022.

The ‘Memory Tree’ album is out now, available from fine digital music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Produced & Mixed by Daniel Darrow
Mastered by Bruce Macleod
Cover painting by Paul Everett

Bones Owens – Riding Free

26th June 2024

Country News, Music News

Revered Nashville troubadour Bones Owens has released the rock-infused power ballad ‘Summer Skin’, which is taken from Owens’ forthcoming genre-bending album, Love Out Of Lemons, due out July 12^th via Black Ranch Records / Thirty Tigers.

Determined to create a song encapsulating summer, Owens’ music and lyrics are reminiscent of carefree, simpler times. It’s a song filled with nostalgia; an attempt at bottling the feeling of summers spent without responsibility, chasing the high of the moment.

Directed by Daniel Chaney, ‘Summer Skin’ was matched with a music video that blends avant-garde elements, with vintage pop culture, in a very analogue, lo-fi way. “We wanted the video to be whimsical and illustrate that ineffable feeling of young love.” Bones Owens shares and adds “The result is a visual journal that perfectly complements the song’s theme”

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In conjunction with the album announcement, Bones Owens released ‘Get It On’ with People Magazine, who premiered the track and video for the celebratory anthem; revelling in the feeling of finally being able to unwind at the end of a long day.

Recorded at The Smoakstack in Nashville, Love Out Of Lemons dives into topics about love, self-preservation, and new beginnings. It’s a sonically vibrant, multi-layered album, making for an ideal summer soundtrack. Owens’ self-described chameleon-like approach has not only played a pivotal role in his own music, but the ability to collaborate with artists across all genres, having worked with Yelawolf, Mikky Ekko, and Grammy-nominated, Jelly Roll.

The upcoming release showcases his raw songwriting while encapsulating the electric essence of his live shows. The 11-tracks feature co-writes with Henry Brill (Phantogram, Jack Garratt) on ‘Born Again’ and Austin Jenkins (Leon Bridges, White Denim) on ‘Higher Than I Wanna Be’. Drums throughout were played by Julian Dorio (The Whigs, Eagles of Death Metal), with all other instruments handled by Owens and producer Moak.

Love Out Of Lemons track listing:
1- Love out of Lemons
2- Devil Gonna Getcha
3- For Keep
4- Get It On
5- Summer Skin
6- Sinking Like a Stone
7- Born Again
8- Goin’ Back Where I Came From
9- Don’t Hold Out on Me
10- Higher Than I Wanna Be
11- You Some More

Traveling 2100 miles, over eight days, and performing six shows, Owens recently made a solo trek around the Midwest on his Harley Davidson to coincide with the release of Love Out of Lemons. Tying in with Love Out of Lemons standout ‘Goin’ Back Where I Came From’, the route included Owens’ native Missouri and Harley Davidson’s Milwaukee headquarters.

Bones Owens will be celebrating his album release with two added shows in Nashville, TN and McCaysville, GA, then hitting the road this summer supporting The Steel Woods and Elle King before joining the inimitable Blackberry Smoke on their UK and European leg of the Be Right Here tour.

Bones Owens UK/Europe Tour Dates supporting Blackberry Smoke
Sep 09 – Glasgow, UK @ O2 Academy
Sep 10 – Edinburgh, UK @ O2 Academy
Sep 12 – Manchester, UK @ O2 Apollo
Sep 13 – Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy
Sep 14 – London, UK @ Eventim Apollo
Sep 16 – Brussels, Belgium @ Ancienne Belgique
Sep 17 – Tilburg, Netherlands @ O13
Sep 18 – Hannover, Germany @ Capitol
Sep 20 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ VEGA
Sep 21 – Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum Scene
Sep 22 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Annexet
Sep 24 – Berlin, Germany @ Columbiahalle
Sep 25 – Vienna, Austria @ Gasometer
Sep 26 – Munich, Germany @ Tonhalle
Sep 28 – Paris, France @ L’Olympia
Sep 29 – Cologne, Germany @ E-Werk
Sep 30 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Kaufleuten
Oct 02 – Milan, Italy @ Alcatraz

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Kameron Marlowe – On The Road And Paying It Forward

25th June 2024

Country News

Touring powerhouse Kameron Marlowe has expanded his Keepin’ The Lights On World Tour 2024 to include six international dates across Europe, joined by special guest Laci Kaye Booth.

Marlowe, praised as “one of our greatest living Country singers” (MusicRow), is bringing his electrifying performance to fans in 22 cities around the world, showcasing his 16-track album Keepin’ The Lights On (out now).

Tickets for the international leg of the tour are on general sale here: aegp.uk/KameronMarlowe.

Marlowe’s album street week and CMA Fest kicked off with an album release party at ACME for Camp Sony (June 5), treating fans to live performances of his biggest hits and early favorites off his sophomore album. Marlowe sat in the middle of the packed house, letting his powerhouse vocals fill the room in an intimate setting for his biggest supporters. Closing his set with his 2022 hit single ‘Girl On Fire’, Marlowe was surprised by his Sony Music Nashville team with a plaque commemorating the RIAA GOLD certification for the smoldering ballad about lost love. The achievement adds to his nearly one billion streams and previous RIAA PLATINUM certification for ‘Giving You Up’ and GOLD certification for ‘Burn ‘Em All’.

Before his CMA Fest performance at the Chevy Riverfront Stage on Sunday, Marlowe delivered stellar performances at Carolina Country Music Fest, where he also joined Megan Moroney for the first live performance of their duet, ‘Fix You Too’, and joined as direct support for Morgan Wallen’s Virginia Beach tour stop for his One Thing At A Time Tour.

Last week, Marlowe also unveiled the “Keepin’ The Lights On Fund,” aimed at alleviating the burdens faced by those struggling to make ends meet. Dedicated to providing assistance with everyday essentials, the fund helps by paying electricity bills to keep the lights on, purchase shoes, clothing, groceries and other necessities. For every ticket sold on the Keepin’ The Lights On World Tour 2024, $1 is donated to the “Keepin’ The Lights On Fund.”

Reflecting on the initiative, Marlowe shares, “The KTLO fund is super special to me because in the song, I sing about my parents making sure we had shoes on our feet and food on our plates. Times are tough out there and I wanted to pay it forward where I can!”

The 16-track collection, Keepin’ The Lights On, has been hailed “as timeless as it is subtly eclectic” by PopCulture and lauded by Country Now as “one of the best Country albums released this year.” Marlowe is solidifying himself as a true force in today’s Country music landscape as a triple-threat singer, songwriter and performer blazing his own path, marked by his distinctively soulful and “formidable” (Billboard) vocals. The album was released shortly after his “steamy, well-produced twist of a ballad” (Country Central) ‘Strangers’ hit Country radio airwaves, nabbing 36 first-week stations, a career high for Marlowe.

The Kannapolis, N.C native just wrapped his 13-stop Strangers Tour with special guest Tucker Wetmore, which sold out venues coast-to-coast, and now he looks ahead to some of the summer’s hottest fairs and festivals like Country Summer Music Festival, Country Concert 2024 and Field & Stream Festival 2024. Having performed over 200+ shows in the last two years of his career, he’s also opened for artists such as Thomas Rhett, Riley Green, Lainey Wilson and many more, with performances at high-profile festivals including Stagecoach, Country to Country, CMC Rocks, Windy City Smokeout and Watershed.

With nearly one billion career streams and recognition from MusicRow, the Grand Ole Opry, CMT, Amazon, Pandora, and more, Marlowe’s career continues to heat up like never before. With more exciting announcements coming soon, keep up with Marlowe on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok, and visit KameronMarlowe.com for tour dates and more information.

Keepin’ The Lights On UK/Europe Tour:

Dec. 11, 2024 in Amsterdam, Netherlands at Melkweg

Dec. 13, 2024 in Birmingham, England at O2 Institute2 Birmingham

Dec. 15, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland at Galvanizers

Dec. 16, 2024 in Manchester, England at Academy 2

Dec. 17, 2024 in London, England at Electric Ballroom

Dec. 19, 2024 in Belfast, Ireland at The Limelight 2

(with Laci Kaye Booth)

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