The great music just keeps coming!
Below is an eclectic mix of five new releases that we are vibing with right now.
1. What If We Never Met – Wild Fire
Texas, United States based teenage sisters, Kayla and Kelli Iutzwig came together in 2016, to form the pop country musical project, Wild Fire.
Since they began, the pair have impressed audiences, playing at venues such as Houston Rodeo, NRG Stadium, NRG Arena and University of Houston Stadium, won first prize as Female Vocalist of the Year at the Josie Music Awards in 2018, and had a number of songs place in NBC’s “Very Cavallari.
Co-written in Nashville with co-writer Annika Bennet and produced by Austin Moorehead (Carly Pearce), Wild Fire’s track, ‘What If We Never Met’, speaks about the sentiment of trying too hard to make a relationship work, when deep inside, we know it’s a lost cause.
“The truth is, we are fooling ourselves. We should never waste precious time on someone who we have to
constantly cater to. It’s ok to let go of relationships that do not add value to our lives. Just know that greater things are in store” Wild Fire.
The melody and lyrics come together in this track to create a juxtapose between light-heartedness and a sense of angst and works to create the tension of the story being told between the need to stay and the knowing that you need to leave.
If you are a fan of the likes of Taylor Swift or Kasey Musgrove, this is a track not to be missed.
You can find more of Wild Fire at:
Website – https://www.wildfiresings.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/wildfiresings
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/WildFireSings
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/wildfiresings
You can listen to ‘What If We Never Met’ below:
2. As Long As I Got You Babe – Ryders Blü
Irish duo, PJ O’Neill (guitar and vocals) and Jake Carrick (drums) come together to form indie pop project, Ryders Blü.
Inspired by the likes of The 1975, Joan, Dayglow, Lany, Jacob Sigman, The Brook and the Bluff, Ryders Blü began their musical journeys at the respective ages of 12 and 13, when they had the opportunity to tour extensively with Dave Maher’s band. The duo have now been playing together for 7 years and describe themselves as ‘completely musically co-dependent’ and share a mutual love of wearing Crocs.
“For right now… we’re writing really happy pop music. To escape the… mundanity of what life can be like. That’s the first act for our project. The second act… well you’ll just have to wait and see.” PJ O’Neill
The latest track from Ryders Blü, ‘As Long As I Got You Babe’, has been created as a work of pure escapism. For the pair, music is a work of art that allows them to escape the every day. While many artists are writing music that allows them to deeply explore their inner workings, Ryders Blü are writing music that oozes fun and creates a world all of it’s own. ‘As Long As I Got You Babe’ is absolutely in the same vein, depicting a world of summer time fun.
The catchy and rhythmic beat, combined with the sentimental and light hearted vocals and harmonies give a sense of an 80’s vibe blended with a more modern and uplifting track.
You can find more of Ryders Blü at:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/RydersBluBand
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzgIWE2SdC7MpZsOS5kasjg
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rydersblu/?hl=en
You can listen to ‘As Long As I Got You Babe’ below:
3. Run – Randy Beth
Residing in New York, United States, singer/songwriter, Randy Beth entered the music scene in 2021, with her debut single ‘Make A Home’ and is now back with her second release, ‘Run’.
Randy Beth has spent years developing her style and her dream, through performing the words of others on stage. She has now stepped into the limelight, sharing her powerful and soulful sound with the world.
Recorded at Dream Studios and Lucky Cat Record Club on Long Island, New York, ‘Run’ explores the pop / R&B genre as it dives into a dangerous story of desire and about always looking in the wrong places.
The track begins with a bouncy electro synth feel. As Randy’s powerful, yet entrancing vocals begin, the listener’s ears are filled with a dream-like echo that sweeps them away into Randy’s atmospheric soundscape. The song is filled with imagery and sounds that are reminiscent of the ocean and the water and you can almost feel yourself submerging into the waters of an intimate exploration of love, as you listen through the track.
You can find more of Randy Beth at:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/randybeths
You can listen to ‘Run’ below:
4. Just As You Are – Jessy
United Kingdom based singer/songwriter, Jessy powerful vocals, emotive lyrics, and soundscapes within her music.
Inspired by artists such as Sara Bareilles, Adele, Rachel Platten and Steffany Gretzinger, Jessy began her musical journey with her musical mother, who taught her to play the piano. She continued the journey through writing and playing music in her church youth band and went on to study BA Hons Song writing at BIMM Birmingham.
Written and recorded in Jessy’s home studio, her latest single, ‘Just As You Are’, acts as a message for all, that’s it’s ok to come ‘just as you are’.
“Just As You Are is about leaving behind all distractions and expressing true and honest worship and
faith. It is like a love letter from God to the listener that He wants to meet with them and love them
Just As They Are, with no striving or need to bring perfection.” Jessy
The raw emotion within this song is sure to captivate you, through the simplicity of the piano and beautiful and fragile, yet powerful vocals of Jessy.
You can find more of Jessy at:
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEeSsJj2u_W7N_fkaZSy64g
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/songwriterjessy
You can listen to ‘Just As You Are’ below:
5. Two Dollar Coat – Brick Blair
Brooklyn, United States based singer/songwriter, Brick Blair began writing music as a teenager after a time where he says he failed as a choir boy in a Christian fundamentalist sect in Alberta, Canada.
Inspired by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, and Yosuf/Cat Stevens, has played a myriad of different styles of venues including rodeos, jails, correctional facilities, and churches.
Recorded and produced by Brick Blair and Robert Farren at RFL Studios in Brooklyn, the latest track from Brick Blair, ‘Two Dollar Coat’ is a stripped down, vulnerable song, that tells a story of a man imagining what his life would be like if he became homeless and alone.
When asked whether Brick has been homeless, he says, “No, fortunately. I’ve been close. I could see it happening for a couple of reasons. One is that although fortunately whether through my body as a carpenter or laborer, or through my mind as a writer, I’ve always been able to make a living, but I’m really bad at managing that money so I’ve been in very dire straits before, but the ability to earn some money has often saved me.”
Ultimately, this song cuts deep to the human part that we all share. Within his lyrical story-telling, Brick is able to create an observation of the world that we can all connect to and it’s beautifully wrapped up into a beautiful folk inspired soundscape.
“There is a fragile filament separating my life from those of people sleeping on the cold concrete that I walk each morning. That knowledge is useful. It keeps me connected to our shared humanity and the truth of our time together on earth.” Brick Blair
You can find more of Brick Blair at:
Website – https://brickblair.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/brickblair
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC9LZN60RR2tof7VB7SIdKA
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/brickblair
You can listen to ‘Two Dollar Coat’ 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.