The great music just keeps coming!
Below is an eclectic mix of five new releases that we are vibing with right now.
1. Winning The War – Escape Ring
Melbourne, Australia based artist and songwriter, Darren Moss is the leading man behind the musical rock project, Escape Ring.
Having been featured previously in US TV show, NBC’s The Biggest Loser, Escape Ring is considered to be a combination of classic rock with a more modern twist, like ‘Fleetwood Mac songs put through a 2021 sonic template’.
As well as releasing his latest track, ‘Winning The War’, Escape Ring is in the process of prepping for an album release, ‘Anybody Can Do Anything’, with tracks that have been mixed by TJ Routon (Taylor Swift, One Republic, Nicki Minaj) and Ariel Chobaz (Nicki Minaj, Drake).
Likened to ‘Beach Boys harmonies over a Weezer track’, ‘Winning The War’ is all about the struggle that we have in managing those voices we have in our heads, that hold us back from those things that we know we should be doing.
As you listen to the track, you are immediately welcomed by the sound of classic rock drums, mixed with distorted electric guitars.
The raw and authentic sound of Darren’s vocals is combined with the sound of luscious harmonies which creates a depth that draws you into the meaning and sentiments within the song.
‘Winning The War’ is incredibly uplifting and leaves you feeling positive that you can conquer anything that you may face in your day.
You can find more of Escape Ring at:
Website – https://escapering.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Escape-Ring-111952153938869
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVCxExYRg3C__dwmAxeC16w
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/escaperingofficial
You can listen to ‘Winning The War’ below:
2. Bored – Til Now
Based in Florida, USA, Til Now is the musical outfit of singer/songwriter, Aaron Manzano.
Growing up in the small town of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, USA, Aaron began his musical journey at the age of 12, as a way to keep himself entertained, living within a small town. As time went on, his passion became stronger and strong, dedicating years to perfecting his craft.
Influenced by modern Alternative Rock with a tinge of Indie/heavy-hearted acoustic tracks, Til Now, writes, records, mixes and masters all of his own tracks.
Til Now’s latest single release, ‘Bored’ is created via Aaron’s personal experience of a long-term relationship ending and realising that coming to terms with the breakup is much less complicated than he expected.
Inspired by an alternative rock sound and contrasted with a brighter and upbeat feel, the song takes you on an emotional journey, with experiences of reflections, memories, and hardships within a relationship and coming to terms with the hurt of the relationship ending.
The rock feel created by the atmospheric beat of the drum and guitars, combined with Aaron’s vocals will have you bopping along as you are pulled into the questioning sentiments of the song.
You can find more of Til Now at:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tilnowfl
YouTube – https://youtube.com/user/aaronskates17
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tilnow.fl
You can listen to ‘Bored’ below:
3. Old Green House – Sail Cassady
Four piece Canadian band, Sail Cassady is made up of Colin Craveiro (Singer/Songwriter), Nate Bailey (Keys), John Flatman (Keys, backup vocals) and Aaron Blair (Bass).
With a sound blend made up of pieces of folk, dreamscape and chamber genres, the group have a passion for creating an all senses style of musical adventure including music, art and imagery.. an experience of creating ‘tiny films in the hearts and minds of all that listen’.
Sail Cassady’s latest single release, ‘Old Green House’ takes a nostalgic look into the places they used to live and who they were at that time.. It’s a comparison of a live with that of an old house, with each room ‘filled with memories and objects scattered across the floors, torn apart and abandoned to begin a new life.’
Also hidden within the song is lead singer, Craveiro’s story of self discovery.. a story of uncovering his true identity and his battles with the faith he was brought up in.
The sounds within the track, take you on a hauntingly emotional and introspective journey through the beautiful soundscape created by Sail Cassady in ‘Old Green House’.
You can find more of Sail Cassady at:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SailCassady
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyTeInU9Wvn8j4AcTjmyLog
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sailcassady
You can listen to ‘Old Green House’ below:
4. Miss Me – Alexa Laine
American indie-pop artist, Alexa Laine began her musical releasing journey just this year and has released two singles.. ‘Mr. Maybe’ and now ‘Miss Me’.
Highly inspired by the sounds of the 80’s and the synth soundscapes that are associated with that era, Alexa creates music with a lush synth based sound and incorporates the influences of many different genres and combines lyricism that takes you to that raw and vulnerable place.
In Alexa Laine’s latest release, ‘Miss Me’, she has created a space inspired atmospheric dream pop sound, filled with catchy melodies and a beat that builds to a dramatic finale.
“It is a letter written to someone who left a good relationship because they wanted to see other people and experience temporary thrills but I’m the end they will find themselves alone and missing the one they left.” Alexa Laine
This is a beautiful and emotional track, that will also have you singing along and dancing around the room.
You can find more of Alexa Laine at:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/alexalainem
You can listen to ‘Miss Me’ below:
5. Red Flags – Blonde Diamond
Canadian alt-pop four piece band, Blonde Diamond are made up of Alexis Young (lead vocals + keys/synth), Malcolm Holt (drums), Louis Hearn (guitar) and Bruce Ledingham (keys/synth).
Playing on stages across Canada, Europe, Australia, the US, and India, the band create a dreamy synth-pop atmosphere throughout their music, with the sounds of arpeggiated bass synths, an atmosphere of swirling guitars and beats that will have you bopping along for days.
Written by lead vocalist, Alexis Young, the band’s latest release, ‘Red Flags’ is a deep dive into abusive relationships and was created to shed some light on the experience.
“Post the breakup of a very long relationship and at a particularly vulnerable moment in my life, through a chance encounter I found myself in a relationship that was—on its surface—everything that I was looking for,” says Alexis. “The romance, the infatuation, the lust. It was the type of affair that you only read about in books and see in films. However, the red flags had presented themselves from the get-go and I initially ignored them. I wanted to see the good in this person, and believe that I could be a strong and positive force in their life. When it finally got to the point that I allowed myself to accept that it was abusive and emotionally manipulative, I felt stupid and ashamed that I could be so naïve and easily coerced into such a spiral of entrapment and darkness. I wanted to write this song not just as a form of healing for my own experience, but also as a message to others that you CAN walk away. That you’re not alone. And that it’s easy to get swept up and lose perspective when you’re in the eye of the storm.”
The second single release from their upcoming album, ‘Red Flags’ will take you on a musical storytelling journey, from romance to dark manipulation, through the atmosphere created by vibrant drum beats, sparkly keys, dreamy guitars, slinky bass, and intimate vocals.
You can find more of Blonde Diamond at:
Website – http://www.blondediamondmusic.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/blondediamondmusic
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/blondediamondmusic
You can listen to ‘Red Flags’ below:
Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.