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Canadian recording artist Elyse Saunders is excited to share her new country and pop fusion, “Free”, which is newly available on all digital platforms and will hit Canadian country radio on June 22^nd.

“Free” – co-written by Saunders and Shawn Moore – is her debut collaboration with acclaimed producer Dan Swinimer (Madeline Merlo, JoJo Mason). An upbeat country song that blends electronic-pop elements and an acoustically driven rhythm with soaring vocals, the summertime story at the heart of the song carries a deeper message for the Peterborough, Ontario native.

“I believe there’s something really beautiful about celebrating life and just taking in the moment. ‘Free’ takes me back to simpler times when I was younger and there were less responsibilities. It’s when a day at the beach enjoying the sunset and watching fireworks was really important to me. I’ve come to learn that it’s these experiences with the people in my life that matter. It’s important to slow down and soak in these quality moments. We need to make time to be free and this single is a reminder of that,” says Saunders.

“Free” is also the first in an exciting wave of new music from Saunders through her new collaborations with Swinimer, as well as with co-producers Paul Shatto and David Wills (The Higgins, Robyn & Ryleigh). All part of her planned album – also called “Free” – these songs will capture her artistic freedom and authentic ability to explore different sectors of the commercial country universe.

Especially passionate about her high-energy live performances, Elyse has done over 350 live shows in North America – including opening at 2019 Canadian Music Week for David James and Kira Isabella and a 2020 FEO Showcase in February – but with live shows on hold due to COVID-19 concerns, she is supporting the release of “Free” with a weekly vlog series on YouTube and connecting with her fans in real-time through regular Facebook Live chats.

Saunders says, “We all have a place in our hearts and minds where we feel free and liberated. I want people to hear this song and be reminded of those moments that take us there and to never lose them. Life can be confusing – especially right now – which makes it even more important to slow down and enjoy quality moments. Keep that high alive!”

“Free” is available across all digital platforms. The lyric video is available on YouTube. The single will drop on Canadian radio on June 22^nd.

For more about Elyse Saunders, please go to ElyseSaunders.com or visit her on social media:

Facebook: @ElyseSaundersOnline       |  Twitter: @Elyse_Saunders

Instagram: @Elyse_Saunders_Music |  YouTube: @ElyseSaunders

Spotify: smarturl.it/ElyseSaundersSpotify

Canadian country artist Alex Runions is pleased to introduce his recently released digital single release, “Take It Out On Me”, which will go to Canadian country radio on July 6^th.

“Take It Out On Me” – written by Nashville heavyweights John Ozier (Lee Brice), John King (Randy Houser), and Brad Tursi (Old Dominion) – explores the push and pull dynamics of a fiery relationship through a smooth commercial country-pop delivery. It’s the first single from Runions since his 2019 release, “Heartland”.

Speaking about “Take It Out On Me”, Runions says, “I think people are always trying to work on their relationship no matter how long they’ve been together. I was drawn to this song because the passion in the relationship is relatable and real. I hope people who hear this can look at their own relationships and look at how to keep that spark and fire alive.”

Ozier – then the VP of Nashville Creative at ole Publishing (now Anthem Entertainment) – originally approached Runions’ manager, Leslie Mitchell, with the song and the Kipling, Saskatchewan native-turned Saskatoon resident immediately took an interest in it. Under the guidance of CCMA award-winning producer Bart McKay (Brett Kissel, Don Amero, Samara Yung), the essence of the song was preserved within a sleek and modern production.

The 2016 Saskatchewan Country Music Association’s “Male Vocalist of the Year” and “Fan’s Choice Entertainer of the Year”, Runions enjoyed similar recognition last year with 2020 nominations for “Male Vocalist of the Year” and “Songwriter of the Year” for “Heartland”. On stage, he also performed at Country Thunder Saskatchewan, the Calgary Stampede, and the Dauphin Countryfest last year.

As he works more singles for later this year and the chance to return to the stage at the appropriate time, Runions is optimistic about “Take It Out On Me”, saying, “I feel an excitement for this song because the female in the story is in the power position, which sets it apart from most male country songs. She’s holding the cards and making the rules and she’s ultimately guiding where the passion of the relationship will take them. I hope others will listen and discover their own personal meaning from the song.”

“Take It Out On Me” is available on all digital platforms. On July 6^th, it will go to Canadian radio.

Find out more about Alex Runions at AlexRunions.com. You can also follow him on social media at:

Facebook: @AlexRunionsMusic       |  Twitter: @AlexRunions

Instagram: @AlexRunions |  YouTube: @AlexRunions

Spotify: smarturl.it/AlexRunionsSpotify

The Adam Brown was formed in early 2004, as part of the initial Montreal Indie explosion after leader, Adam had been bored to tears with own acoustic solo record released in January of that year.

The Adam Brown would be different, it would never be boring.

There have been over 20 members of the band in it’s history.

What We’ll Never Know is The Adam Brown’s second full length album, and the first with all new material. It is the result of Adam escaping the weight of the band’s decade in the making first album.

Accomplishments:

Were the first Indie Rock band accepted to have a residency at the Banff Centre for the Arts

Have won the MIMI (Montreal Independent Music Initiative) award for Best Songwriter

Toured Europe with Alden Penner and Michael Cera in support of debut album Sometimes I Try.

Music has been in movies such as Jay Baruchel’s Goon 2, and the special edition of Jean-Marc Vallee’s acclaimed C.R.A.Z.Y.

Adam has also worked with Julian Casablancas (of The Strokes), The Pale Lips and Basia Bulat to name a few

Remote Control Records is excited to announce our first-ever compilation – Bloom and Simmer. Digitally released on Friday 26th June, the compilation is a celebration of community, connexion and creativity featuring 21 tracks you’ve never heard before from the Remote Control Records family of artists.

This is the music they make when they’re not making music; a dive beneath the waves, a journey off the beaten path, a glimpse behind the curtain.

Bloom and Simmer brings together artists from Dot Dash Recordings, Barely Dressed Records, Pool House Records, Part Time Records and Interstate 40.

To celebrate the announcement two tracks are available to stream now – ‘Worry Wart’ from Sunbeam Sound Machine and HANDSOME’S cover of Christine and the Queen’s ‘The Walker’ featuring Essie Holt.

Speaking about ‘The Walker ft. Essie Holt’ HANDSOME shared – “When you love a song so dearly, and you have the opportunity to make it your own it is such a privilege. There are so many elements that excite me about releasing this song. Its political sentiment is both educational and powerful. Making this song with Essie Holt was truly wonderful. It just felt so right – to release a cover of a song by a queer woman, with two queer women about the power of our community, in pride month. Hopefully, it is a reminder to some that we are here for each other.”

Speaking about ‘Worry Wart’ Sunbeam Sound Machine shared – “This song has been kicking around in my head for years. I’ve tried to record versions of it for previous albums but it just didn’t quite work so it never made the cut. I started recording it again this year and although it finally came together, I still didn’t feel like it would fit onto the next album. That’s when Dot Dash rang asking if I had anything I’d want to put onto a compilation. The song is about a frequent daydream I had when I was very little about my family having secretly been aliens the whole time, and the day when they all revealed their secret and flew away. I think it’s about wanting to hold onto your loved ones.”

Listen to HANDSOME – ‘The Walker ft. Essie Holt’ via https://handsomeftessieholt.lnk.to/thewalker
Listen to Sunbeam Sound Machine – ‘Worry Wart’ via https://sunbeam.lnk.to/worrywart

Pre-save Bloom and Simmer via https://RemoteControl.lnk.to/BloomAndSimmer

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Soothsayer are elated to share a new release from beloved Sydney-based producer Dro Carey, the hypnotic double A-side ‘Another Knot / Predictions’ which premiered overnight via triple j Good Nights.

First track, ‘Another Knot’ is a hip-hop, acid house and UK garage hybrid that features the silky vocals of London poet and singer RUE, who was the featured artist on BBC Music Introducing in London this past February and whose music has been featured on Reprezent Radio, Complex and TRENCH. After stumbling across RUE’s music on SoundCloud, Dro was instantly blown away and reached out to propose a collaboration, resulting in the delectable club track, with a poetic spoken word overtone that makes it instantly Dro Carey.

Acting as a Yin to the Yang on the two-track offering is ‘Predictions’, a track that was originally a short demo production for an R&B artist. Originally much faster and brighter, the final product is a more subdued journey that still retains a R&B heartstring at its core, while reminiscing on a Burial-esque type beat making it the perfect companion to ‘Another Knot’.

This double release follows in the footsteps of 2019’s ‘Act Like You’re Home (feat. Beni Moun & Julietta)’ / ‘Hemisphere’ which premiered via CLASH, and saw global streaming support from Spotify (including claiming the coveted cover of Top Shelf Electronic), Apple Music, Soundcloud and a glowing online review from Resident Advisor, and March’s follow up ‘Clear To You (feat. Francesca Gonzales)’ / ‘Healer’, the former of which was swiftly added to rotation at Double J and FBi radio after debuting on Dummy Mag. Last month, Dro released three new albums under his various aliases (TUFF SHERM, PMM and his real name, Eugene Ward), with all proceeds going to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, a move he says was his attempt to do his part to provide material support during a time of acute need for the organisation. The charity releases saw pickup from Resident Advisor and Purple Sneakers, with the TUFF SHERM record making FBi’s album packet and seeing considerable support on its release week. With ‘Another Knot (feat. RUE) / Predictions’, Dro Carey pushes the boundaries of his sonic identity, proving once again to be a master of his craft.

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“..steady accumulating looks across the Aus scene for a minute now..”
– AUD$

“You can’t be mad and listen to [Otiuh], you just can’t!”
– Nkechi Anele, triple j

“Otiuh have emerged as frontrunners of [Perth’s] next generation in rap music, with a stream of consistently top-tier singles.”
– Pilerats

Following the release of the high energy 7-track EP La Festa, released last month, hip hop duo Otiuh share their new video clip for ‘Pour It Up’ which premiered last night via 6KMC. Filmed, directed, produced and performed independently (with help from Perth videographer Dylan Guy), Otiuh are the makers of their own hip hop fantasy. The lead single of their EP, ‘Pour It Up’ is inspired by the retrospect of a night out where you begin to question the world around you. In the verse: “Bunch of white dudes in the Ralph polo, did you even go out if you ain’t in the photo?”, solely highlights the sometimes superficial moments of partying. It’s a collective moment that’s been experienced by many; looking around on a night out and thinking “what the hell am I doing here?”. The overall aesthetic of the video is perfectly set to track’s satirical and bouncy mood. The track is also driven by a Mediterranean style guitar riff, showcasing the duo’s widespread influences and distinct sound that separates them from other hip hop acts in Australia, of which is further explored in their EP. Due to COVID restrictions, the pair had to work within their limitations to produce a video clip that aided the track’s narrative and vibe – and they have done just that. Filmed over the course of one weekend in Cesare Papa‘s backyard, the video itself acts much like an introduction to the EP as a whole. As Cesare says: “These restrictions made us do what we do best; make familiar, ordinary locations look quirky & psychedelic. It felt like the pressure was off on this one. We were the crew as well as the performers operating strobe lights and smoke machines, so we planned it to be as easy as possible for ourselves. We let our crazy ideas run wild, kept concept loose.”  The video also acts as an interlude between the two tracks ‘Pour It Up’ and ‘Smoke Break’ (feat. MALi JO$E); the clip features a performance-focused segment, tied in with a psychedelic mechanic scene where the specific transition takes place. “We wanted the music video to look how the music sounds; colourful, energetic, and not taking itself too seriously. Mali & Dylan’s approach to videos are super natural; working with them on this one was a breeze. Things really did just fall into place on this one,” continues Cesare. Following the release of their EP La Festa, the duo’s track ‘Pour It Up’ was added to the new Spotify editorial playlist ‘The Hybrid’. Their previous EP in 2019 Cold Recreation and their 2020 releases ‘One For Me’ and ’21’ saw the pair receive national recognition from tastemakers such as AUD$, NME Australia, Purple Sneakers, Pilerats, as well as being added to Apple’s Music’s The New Australia, MTV and rage and high reviews across triple j unearthed. The duo have also received airplay across triple’s Home & Hosed, triple j Unearthed and support from a range of community radio stations including, FBi, RTRFM, Radio Adelaide and 4ZZZ. ‘Pour It Up’ official video is out NOW via 6KCM Listen and stream Otiuh’s EP La Festa on all streaming platforms NOW!

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Berlin is well known around the world not only as one of its party capitals, but also as one of the greatest artistic hubs for musicians and artists globally.

Tiahi represents this community perfectly, bringing together influences of different cultures and uniting them into something new and shiny, into music full of positivity.

His new single “Free” is an anthem for freedom, capturing the essence of Tiahi’s musical vision of “reinforcing positivity and helping others to cut through negativity in times of darkness”.

Behind the catchy lyrics and the energetic yet laid-back sound of the song lies a deeper thought nonetheless: “Freedom begins in our heads, it’s an elusive concept. Even during those challenging times where we are physically confined due to the safety measures against Covid-19, the more we look inside ourselves, the more we will discover and learn about freedom”.

We agree, so let’s embrace life as it comes a bit more and sing out loud “WHEN I’M FREE!” alongside Tiahi.

Words: Domenico Frascino

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