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New music: ‘Middle Voice’ – Kate Fenner

June 23, 2018 No Comments

Kate Fenner releases her third solo album Middle Voice. Listen on Fromgirltogirl.com.

“The Yield” Kate Fenner (Official Music Video) Directed by Angelica Zollo from Angelica Zollo on Vimeo.

New York City folk singer-songwriter Kate Fenner has a new music video ‘The Yield’ and corresponding album, ‘Middle Voice’ out.

About Kate Fenner’s ‘Middle Voice’ album

The album ‘Middle Voice’ is a snapshot of mid-life and the in-between feelings we experience with love, purpose, illness, and death. It is a sweet, earned ambivalence towards life and art.

“I recorded the bed tracks for this album after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer and slated for surgery to remove it. This diagnoses itself came after a fallow period of illness and getting sober,” Fenner said.

She had started to write again, and wanted to capture her voice on tape in the event that something went awry during her surgery. Tony Scherr, Fenner’s old friend, stepped up immediately to record with her all the beds in less than three weeks in short 3-hr sessions while her son was in school. They later added overdubs and a couple newer songs, once her voice had healed.

Listen to the album “Middle Voice” on Spotify.

Connect with Kate Fenner on Facebook.

‘Middle Voice’ Track List

1. Two Minds
2. This Divorce
3. Beatrice
4. The Yield
5. A Marriage
6. Song & Dance
7. You’re a Big Girl Now
8. Fatal Fire
9. Hunter
10. Passenger
11. That is All
Musicians:
Kate Fenner: vocals, guitar
Tony Scherr: guitars, bass
Guests:
Kenny Wolleson: drums
Shawn Pelton: drums
Norah Jones: piano
Jason Moran: piano
Chris Brown: organ
Bill Frisell: guitar

Styles: folk, singer-songwriter
Similar To: Joni Mitchell, Roberta Flack, Van Morrison

About ‘The Yield’ Music Video

For the music video and song’The Yield,’ Fenner pins a timeless melody to plaintive elegy- Bill Frisell’s sonic ether as twinkling stars that are just close enough to make out, while the lyric sticks us to the ground of loving, fostering and parenting. The music itself becomes parent to the prodigal voice, who has left not to wander, but to yield. Fenner documents tending to life while keeping “one eye on the city lights.” The song holds the listener on a constant pivot, with surrender and yearning in the balance.

About Kate Fenner

Kate Fenner is a Canadian musician based in New York City. The New York Times describes her vocal stylings as having a “lusty, alternative, Joni Mitchell-ish sound.”

“Middle Voice”is Fenner’s third solo album. Musical contributors to the recording include Bill Frisell, Jason Moran, Norah Jones, Chris Brown, and Tony Scherr. On the album, Fenner’s rich voice navigates ecstatic and tragic thresholds, encountering what we may keep and what we need to put down throughout life.

As the middle of three sisters, and a woman of ‘middle age’, the album locates the singer in the present tense, presuming nothing and delivering truth with unabashed maturity. Experience has yielded both wisdom and disappointment.

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New music: ‘All of a sudden’ – DAANI

June 20, 2018 No Comments

Electro R&B, indie/pop artist DAANI has a new single out entitled ‘All Of A Sudden.’ The song showcases DAANI’s powerful lyrics and slinky electronic beats with modern R&B soundscapes. DAANI has been compared to artists such as Sia, Jessie Ware and Lapsley and has found success with her last single being the official song for the Hunger Games Mockingjay trailer.

DAANI is also known for performing as a backing vocalist for music’s most legendary acts, from Miley Cyrus to Sheryl Crow and The Roots.

“This song is about what it’s like to meet someone who stops you in your tracks. You know that feeling of feeling like you were just living in some gray, monotonous existence and out of nowhere someone comes into your life and just slaps some excitement into it? That feeling. Hopefully everyone has had that happen to them, or will have that happen to them at some point”, reveals DAANI.

Listen to ‘All of a Sudden‘ – DAANI

About DAANI

DAANI is a Nashville-based musical power punch who blends electro-pop and modern R&B sounds to create a vibe that caresses you with each note and syllable. She is diving head-first into a series of new releases this year after cutting her teeth touring and performing as a backing vocalist for music’s most legendary acts from Miley Cyrus to Sheryl Crow, Amos Lee, The Roots and more.

Having trained as a jazz vocalist at The New School in NYC, she delivers colorful and strong lyrics with true control and emotion that leave the listener feeling the subtle intensity of her songwriting. DAANI’s influences range from the soul of Stevie Wonder to the 90’s energy of Celine and Mariah, rounded off with present day sensibilities akin to Sia and Jessie Ware; she has created her own distinctive musical mélange that is both classic and relevant.

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New music: ‘Funeral’ by Sam Valdez

June 20, 2018 No Comments

Shoegaze rock Americana artist Sam Valdez has a new single out entitled ‘Funeral.’ You may have heard Valdez latest single ‘Farther Away’ because it has been garnering NPR play on tastemaker KCRW and features ethereal vocals, western soundscapes, and shimmering shoegaze melodies.

Valdez is similar to Angel Olsen, vintage Mazzy Star and inspired by Sufijan Stevens and the words of Sylvia Plath. She has been featured in Paste, Consequence of Sound, Black Book Mag and Indie Shuffle, and recently charted on Mornings Become Eclectic on NPR’s KCRW.

Listen to ‘Funeral‘ – Sam Valdez

About Sam Valdez

Sam Valdez is a Los Angeles based singer-songwriter, whose music is built upon the fusion of shoegaze and vintage Americana indie folk. Embodying the best of both genres, Valdez has created dreamy, yet haunting atmospheric soundscapes that resonate with her listeners. She grew up at the edge of the Nevada desert, in Las Vegas and credits the desert as a major influence in her writing and composing. The vastness and solitude of desert life is apparent throughout her writing, with cinematic resonance and euphoric arrangements.

After performing in numerous bands, Valdez found the essence of her solo sound and decided to run with it, indulging in her own creative process and ultimately developing a sound that is true to her own. As a classically trained violinist, Valdez has a sense of musical maturity within her songs, adding technicalities that bring her to the forefront of her genre. Follow Sam Valdez on Instagram to learn more. Subscribe to Fromgirltogirl.com for your dose of new music every week and be sure to Follow us on @fromgirltogirl on Instagram.

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New music: ‘Under Fire’ by Jessie Munro

June 19, 2018 No Comments

Jessie Munro walks down dessert road during her music video Under Fire

23 year-old Toronto born, Los Angeles based artist Jessie Munro’s highly anticipated single ‘Under Fire’ is out. The music track features Munro’s soulful vocals with sleek, modern-electro R&B/pop. The song’s theme is about the pressures of social expectations and consistently feeling scrutinized by others. If you have followed the Berklee College of Music graduate from the start of her career, you will see she has established a sound of musical maturity, drawing influences from Charlotte Day Wilson and Carole King.

Listen to ‘Under Fire by Jessica Munro

Finding her start in classical music and musical theatre, Munro is now preparing to release her debut EP ‘On My Own‘, which is a six-track release about tackling the stages of post break-up. Here at Fromgirltogirl we like the relatable honest lyricism and beautifully poetic melodies of her music. Munro truly tells the story of living through bleak heartbreak, narrating the feeling of being alone. There is a certain kind of pain that results from unrequited love and it truly takes courage and confidence to move on. Munro describes her album as “trying to harness old school classic sounds and marry them with modern sounds.”

Leading single ‘Under Fire’ features a strong, melodic bassline that rides fluidly atop the driving drums and Munro’s soulful, dreamlike vocals. Munro reflects on how she felt she was “under fire” from everyone in her life and the song is the realization that other peoples opinions aren’t always definitive. Inspired by Lianne La Havas and her technique of fusing lyrics with melody, Munro explains “the intent of the lyric is brought to life with a melody that evokes that same emotion” and this is clearly apparent throughout the single.

Munro has come a long way from coming in sixth place in CBC’s search for Dorothy in its 2012 ‘Over the Rainbow’ series, produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Having already performed to sold out audiences across the globe, as well as receiving critical acclaim, the singer is ready for the next chapter of her musical endeavors. Connect with Jessica on Instagram to follow along.

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New music: ‘Can’t Cage Me’ by Lizzy Latimer feat Kyah Baby

June 16, 2018 No Comments

Lizzy Latimer
Can’t Cage Me feat. Kyah Baby

Pop sensation Lizzy Latimer has a new single out entitled ‘Can’t Cage Me’ featuring Kyah Baby. It is a must listen, fusing together hip-hop, rap, and afrobeat, Latimer shares her wisdom and social awareness. Here at Fromgirltogirl, we love that she is a classically trained producer and giving us a catchy and empowering tune.

“Sometimes it’s the element that most attracts a partner to you, that in the end, the partner can’t handle. You can’t clip the wings of your partner to make them stay, rather, you can improve yourself so they’ll never want to leave.I wrote this song about scenarios I have seen many times. In the cases I’ve seen, the woman’s ambition and drive is what their boyfriend/husband was drawn to, but after some time, they keep pressuring them to basically just be a house wife.”

Listen and share on Spotify Can’t Cage Me by Lizzy Latimer ft. Kyah Baby.Musicians:
Lizzy Latimer: singer, songwriter, producer
Kyah Baby: featured rapper
Styles: Pop, Top 40, Rap, Hip Hop
Similar To: RIYL: Dua Lipa, Rhianna, Lady Gaga, Meghan Trainor, Pink, Cardi BAbout Lizzy Latimer

Lizzy Latimer is an accomplished musician, with a classical background and a contemporary verve. Latimer has been a violinist since age three, sings, and is a multi-instrumentalist.
By age 20, she earned herself a Bachelor of Commercial Music & Production and has worked as an audio engineer and music producer ever since.

Lizzy has performed in rock bands and symphony orchestras around the world, but her true loves are Hip Hop and R&B. Influenced by Afropop, Kwaito, and Dancehall, and sprinkled with her sociopolitical awareness and personal insights, her music has backbone and flair.

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Now playing: ‘Freaky’ by WOLVES

June 14, 2018 No Comments

The highly anticipated single, ‘Freaky’, from LA based band WOLVES is finally here. The trio have created a unique sound by merging pop sensibilities with bold rock ‘n’ roll and gritty urban beats. WOLVES have earned top spots on the Billboard Charts and receiving heavy rotation on Sirius XM.

Listen now to ‘Freaky’ by WOLVES

About WOLVES

The band WOLVES, consist of Marc Avery, Sean Carney, and Rockwell Sands. With each member hailing from various cultural backgrounds, WOLVES have crafted their own distinct style, shaping the sound of pop culture as we know it.

“We wondered what it would be like if we took all these different influences we loved—artists like Michael Jackson, the Eagles, Coldplay—and rolled them all into one band today,” Sands muses.

The band was named after the characteristics of majestic wolves, which are bonded by an innate sense of the pack and move in harmony as one unit towards common goals.

“I can’t think of a better way to describe us. The three of us are all about the good of the group. Every day we try to embody that philosophy in our music and beyond,” remarks Avery.

WOLVES highly anticipated single ‘Freaky’ inspires people to be brave and embrace who they are and share their inner-most desires with the world and to live life to the fullest.

From the primal energy of ‘Animal’ to the seductive tones in ‘Freaky’, WOLVES have crafted a wildly diverse range of music built for pop radio and stadiums alike. The trio hopes to inspire audiences across the globe with their music, and to continue creating unforgettable songs that nod to the past and hurtle towards the future. You can follow the band on Instagram and Facebook @thebandwolves. Let us know what you think about the single ‘Freaky’ by WOLVES by contacting Fromgirltogirl on Facebook and Twitter.

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New music from Nocturnal Blonde: ‘Smart Heart’

June 14, 2018 No Comments

Nocturnal Blonde Smart Heart album release 11 June 2018

A new album from Nocturnal Blonde is out entitled ‘Smart Heart.’ The album fuses elements of classic rock with indie and blues to deliver a sultry, authentic, and incredibly addictive sound. If you are a fan of Pink Floyd, The Cranberries, R.E.M., and Gotye.

The ‘Smart Heart’ album pays tribute to vocals and guitarist, Ritchie Williams’ brother Dave, bringing awareness to the opioid epidemic so many families are forced to deal with.

Listen to ‘Smart Heart’ by Nocturnal Blonde

‘Smart Heart’ Track List

1. Smart Heart
2. Blown Away
3. Two Trees
4. All Those Angels
5. Drained

Musicians:
Rachel Adams: Vocals
Ritchie Williams: Vocals and Guitar
Kevin Sims: Bass
James Owen: Percussion
Styles: Indie Rock, Classic Rock, Contemporary Rock, Country Blues

About Nocturnal Blonde
“Nocturnal Blonde” was originally created as a project to bring about awareness, in story form, to mental clarity and substance abuse. After being in a project produced by Michael Stipe, Ritchie Williams of Athens, Georgia was inspired by the intuitive, concise process lead by the lead singer of Athens born R.E.M. Michael also lent assistance to Williams by co-writing and simplifying one of his songs.

Ritchie’s brother, David Williams, incurred significant neurological damage from an incidental overdose in 2017. With the education of the studio experience and the need to help the fight against the opioids epidemic, Williams initiated a production of his own. Local, veteran talents Kevin Sims (bassist) and James Owen (percussionist) were invited to join forces with Williams for the studio project and also for the cause.

The EP is compiled of material that Dave and Ritchie, brothers and best friends, collaborated on just before Dave’s mental and medical complications. They co-wrote nearly all the songs that make up the album

Williams always felt there was a fundamental, missing ingredient to get the message of his music across: a true singer. By luck, or by law of attraction, Rachel Grace was discovered as a vocalist virtuoso one month prior to the completion of the EP. Ritchie felt that the role was filled beyond expectation, and with the engineering expertise of Chris Byron of Amplify Studio and Matt Tamisin of Japanski Studio, the project took flight.

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‘Perfume’ by Natalie Shay | New Music

June 13, 2018 No Comments

Happy to share ‘Perfume’! Indie pop artist Natalie Shay has a new single out entitled ‘Perfume.’ The song combines vibrant electronic instrumentation with 80’s synth to create an infectious pop anthem. The track is packed with powerful melodies and youthful exuberance. What is the song ‘Perfume’ about? ‘Perfume’ narrates the struggle of reaching a crossroads in a relationship and deciding which road to take.

Shay is not only a multi award-winning songstress but also has critical acclaim from outlets such as Clash, The Line of Best Fit, and BBC Introducing.

Listen to Perfume by Natalie Shay

Here at Fromgirltogirl, we wear perfume from Olio Lusso.

About Natalie Shay

Natalie Shay is a 19 year old multi award-winning, indie pop/rock artist from North London. She is one of London’s hottest emerging talents and has already acquired an impressive array of awards. Shay is also a classically trained guitarist. Some of her achievements to date include ‘Best Undiscovered Talent’ London Music Award, Winner of the Guardian’s Music Award, and two time winner of the Mayor of London Gigs. Let us know what you think about the single!

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Now playing: ‘Magic’ by Jay Diamondz

June 13, 2018 No Comments

Here at Fromgirltogirl we are big fans of listening to pop songs that vibe with summer time bliss and dancing. If you are looking for a top pop song to add to your summer 2018, consider the hit song Magic by breakout pop artist Jay Diamondz. Not only do we love this smash hit ‘Magic’, we’ve been rocking out to his first hit ‘Shining Bodies’ as well. Listen to ‘Magic’ now on Fromigrltogirl:

You and your friends are sure to be bumping to this song all summer long – cookouts, BBQs, pool parties and more. The song ‘Magic’ is written by Jay Diamondz and produced by RedSpace Ent. You may also be interested in reading Newest pop star of 2018: Jay Diamondz. Listen now to catch New Theory Magazine’s interview with Jay Diamondz.

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Now playing ‘Golden Soul’ by Polartropica | An opioid addiction story

June 13, 2018 No Comments

New music from Polatropica is Golden Soul

Fromgirltogirl has a new single from whimsical space pop/psych artist Polartropica for you to check out entitled ‘Golden Soul.’ The track details the struggle of a friend who is now missing, after becoming addicted to opioid after being prescribed from a doctor for back pain.

About ‘Golden Soul’ by Polartropica

Polartropica (Ihui (eeway) Cherise Wu) wrote ‘Golden Soul’ watching someone close to her struggle through opioid addiction and the devastating effects it has had on the family and everyone connected. She got a call from Ava the day Trump got elected to office, and have not seen her since.

When a trusted doctor prescribed Oxycontin for a back injury from horseback riding 10 years ago, no one would have known that it would slowly devolve into a full-on heroin addiction. Now in the news every day entire communities are destroyed by opioid addiction. On one hand, people are fighting this incredibly heartbreaking and constant internal battle, while at the same time navigating responsibilities, stigma, family, the lack of resources available for treatment, especially for those not financially able to check into a privatized comprehensive treatment facility. The relationship with an addict comes from a place of love, and morphs into a whole other form of co-dependency, and the cycle continues.

Polartropica dedicates Golden Soul to Ava and anyone with friends or family members struggling with opioid addiction. This is a nationwide epidemic that needs to be properly addressed, both in the way we view this addiction and from the pharmaceutical and lawmaking levels. Responsibility needs to be taken upon individuals and companies who are approving, making, promoting, administering opioid painkillers, and are continuing to do so, while disregarding all of the evidence we now have showing that there is a potentially dangerous outcome when prescribed carelessly.

About Ihui (eeway) Cherise Wu

Ihui (eeway) Cherise Wu was born in Taiwan and raised in California, Wu successfully combines quirky pop melodies, futuristic synths and classical string arrangements, creating a genre of bubblegum psychedelia that we’ve never heard before.

Polartropica derived after Wu heard a song which couldn’t be defined by a genre – ‘Polartropic’ by Mark Foster. Admiring the contrast between both ‘polar’ and ‘tropical’, Wu decided to formulate a place where things can exist where they don’t belong. Polartropica fuses elements of complete opposites together with the outcome resulting in a unique, ethereal sound that defies all sonic worlds. Using both organic and synthetic instruments, Wu conceived a visionary dream world for listeners to escape to.

Integrating 90’s pop, classical arrangements and intergalactic space-pop, Polartropica is guaranteed to feed your imagination, with their eccentric and distinguished sound.

Listen to Golden Soul by Polartropica

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