“Mother Mother” is a newly released track from Swedish-born and London-based singer/songwriter Ellie Madeland. The inspiration for “Mother Mother” was ignited by Ellie finding a collection of letters between her as a child and her mum, written after her parents announced their divorce. The vocals were recorded in 2021, during the Covid-19 lockdown, from a house in the Swedish countryside. “Mother Mother” documents Ellie’s sense of loss, bewilderment and desperation as a child, having lost her sense of safety. It also documents her general journey with depression, anxiety and lack of tools to deal with intense emotions during other times…
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(Brooklyn, NY) April 8, 2022 – For Brooklyn-based modern folk duo emily + shawn, the stuff in life that makes a difference requires heavy lifting, and careful attention to detail. Varied interests and a soulful sense of purpose imbue the pair’s adventurous spin on the folk tradition. The twosome’s music is an authentic reflection of emily + shawn’s lives. The pair are, in fact, a couple—but don’t expect sappy love songs—Emily Welch is an immigration lawyer, and Shawn Welch works in the renewable energy field. emily + shawn’s songs are informed by their ethics, their myriad of experiences and interests,…
Turning trauma into meaning, Alysia Kraft finds growth beyond the forces of nature that are outside of our control on her newest track. Taking a terrifying experience and turning it into art, Alysia Kraft explores the ever changing tides of life on “Little River” out April 15. This powerful indie-rock track gives voice to the struggle everyone can relate to: the art of letting go. She explains how the song was inspired by a near-death experience in which she nearly drowned in the river by her parent’s ranch two years ago. “I got trapped beneath a debris pile for what…
Mystery unravels and tensions rise in this storytelling single. “As far as I’m concerned, my story’s absurd.” -Maria Deirisarri Latina pop artist Maria Deirisarri is releasing a dynamic new single, “Knock Knock Knock,” on April 15. A natural songwriter, Deirisarri took to paper when procrastinating homework that seemed insignificant compared to the outside world of sickness, fear, and our drastically changing society. But listeners should expect more than a typical pop song. “The song is a mystery story that takes place over 5 hours and 55 minutes,” says Deirisarri. “There are three main characters in the story, one male and…
It’s all gas, no breaks for YANK$ — after the release of his three-part EP project Slaps Vol. 1, the young recording artist is continuing the momentum with his newest anthem, “Big Dawg Underdog” on all digital streaming platforms today. The bi-coastal rapper, whose roots trace to both New York City and Los Angeles, has managed to combine the worlds of both coasts and resonate with fans on a global scale. “Big Dawg Underdawg” is the prime example in what makes YANK$ an artist for the people; through its blistering production and heavy-hearted flow the motivational track’s core message serves…