KIT PLUGINS AND BLACKBIRD STUDIO RELEASE BB Mo-Q PLUG-IN TODAY

KIT PLUGINS AND BLACKBIRD STUDIO RELEASE NEW
BB Mo-Q PLUG-IN, MODELED AFTER THE ICONIC MOTOWN EQ, AVAILABLE TODAY

BB Mo-Q Recreates One Of The Most Sought-After Original Motown EQs Among The First-Ever Built and Used on Countless Legendary Tracks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 10, 2022) - Nashville-based developer KIT Plugins and Blackbird Studio are releasing BB Mo-Q, a new plug-in modeled after the iconic Motown EQ, available today. The powerful BB Mo-Q plug-in recreates one of the original Motown EQs used on many legendary tracks from “Lets Get It On” (Marvin Gaye), “Papa Was A Rollin' Stone” (The Temptations) and “Dancing In The Street” (Martha and The Vandellas). It’s one of the rarest emulations of its kind, bringing undeniable sonic satisfaction and the sound that defined an entire era to modern DAWs. KIT’s BB Mo-Q plug-in is available for $99. For a limited-time only, customers who purchase KIT's BB Mo-Q now through June 13th will receive a 20% discount. For more details, visit https://kitplugins.com/pages/bb-mo-q.

KIT’s BB Mo-Q was replicated from one of Blackbird Studio Owner John McBride’s original Motown EQs, among the first-ever built for the iconic Motown Records.

"The Motown EQ is one of the most fascinating pieces of gear I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Aside from its amazing history, the circuit itself is truly unique. It has subtle, broad stroke controls but somehow brings an undeniable level of character to everything you use it on. I knew that the Mo-Q would need to replicate that. We started from the ground up. Using our experience with the BB N105, we expanded on our processes and technology to develop the most accurate EQ model possible. The Mo-Q can truly replicate the tone and feel of the original Motown EQ," said Matt Kleinman, Founder of KIT Plugins.

BB Mo-Q Key Features:

• A musical, character driven, iconic retro-EQ, with full automation.

• 7 pre-defined passive frequency bands that provide all the curves needed to sculpt your mixes.

• A-grade processing, featuring KIT Plugins' Gen 2 Full Range Modeling technology, with oversampling option dedicated to providing professionals and at-home producers/engineers with the purest quality.

• Over 100 presets curated by accredited industry working engineers.

• A streamlined control set for ease of use.

• Windows and macOS compatible through the latest operating systems.

• macOS M1 Native compatible (AU, VST3).  AAX ready for future support from Avid.

View a full comprehensive overview of the BB Mo-Q here: https://kitplugins.com/pages/bb-mo-q.

KIT’s BB Mo-Q follows their highly-lauded BB N105 V2 plugin, the first-ever channel strip emulation of the rare Neve console in Blackbird Studio A.

Praised for some of the industry’s best sounding plug-ins, KIT’s emulations have been featured by Billboard, Mix Magazine, Sound On Sound, Tape Op, MusicTech, American Songwriter, Produce Like A Pro and more. Their famous BB N105 V2 plug-in was the first-ever channel strip emulation of the rare Neve analog console in Blackbird Studio A, where musicians from Taylor Swift to Beck, and Dolly Parton recorded. With the BB N105 V2, KIT quickly garnered an enviable reputation with critics lauding; 
 

"...invites you to use your ears, not your eyes..." - MusicTech

"One of the most convincing analogue emulations I’ve yet heard” - Sound On Sound

“revolutionary new software” - American Songwriter

“sets a new bar in classic console emulation” - Mix Magazine

“the closest to actual analog I've personally encountered” - EverythingRecording.com, 5/5 ★★★★★

“Sounds that completely deliver what they are going for” - (Produce Like A Pro)

“Each minute characteristic of the console is realized in its full glory.” - Sweetwater

KIT currently offers the BB Mo-Q, Core EQ, Core Compressor, and their famous BB N105 V2 Channel Strip Plugin.

For more information about KIT Plugins, visit https://kitplugins.com/.

For more information about Blackbird Studio, visit https://www.blackbirdstudio.com/ and theblackbirdacademy.com.

DISCLAIMER

All names, logos and trademarks of amps, pedals, cabinets, microphones, and studio equipment and/or accessory brands are the property of their respective manufacturers and are in no way affiliated with KIT Plugins or its affiliates. None of the aforementioned name, logo or trademark owners were involved in the making of this product, nor do they endorse it. This pack was made by John McBride at Blackbird Studio to represent the unique sound and quality of Blackbird. The names, logos and trademarks used are for the purpose of identifying the hardware chain that was used to create this product. Unlicensed distribution of this product, free or otherwise, is prohibited.

JOSHUA DYLAN BALIS BRINGS THE HEAT WITH SUMMER SINGLE “LYDIA"

JOSHUA DYLAN BALIS BRINGS THE HEAT WITH SUMMER SINGLE “LYDIA,” OUT TOMORROW

Holler Has the Online Exclusive Premiere, Listen to ‘Lydia’ (HERE)

“Lydia” Is From The Singer-Songwriter’s Debut LP
We’re On Fire Releasing On May 13th

New Single Released to Triple A, Americana and Non-Comm Radio Via PlayMPE Earlier This Week

“profoundly existential depth to his lyrics” - Holler

“...a blazing inferno of creativity.” - Folk N Rock

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 5, 2022) - Folk-rock singer-songwriter Joshua Dylan Balis is bringing the heat with the release of his new single “Lydia,” available everywhere tomorrow (5/6). An irresistible song for summer, “Lydia” was distributed via PlayMPE and impacted Triple A, Americana and Non-comm stations earlier this week (5/2). Today, Holler is revealing the new single in an online exclusive premiere, lauding the artist as one that is “Leaning into the stadium-sized grandeur of War on Drugs and Tom Petty, as well as the lyrical brilliance of John Mellencamp and Bruce Springsteen" with “profoundly existential depth to his lyrics.” “Lydia” is included on Josh’s forthcoming album We’re On Fire (State Fair Records), set for release on May 13th.

Listen to “Lydia” here: https://holler.country/feature/introducing/premiere-joshua-dylan-balis-lydia.

In his interview with Holler, Josh shared, “‘Lydia' is a song for the perfect summer day -- you’re driving down the highway with the windows down, daydreaming about the excitement of new love. It's meant to transport you to a magical moment or happy memory, and a similar feeling of being in love.”

Pre-save “Lydia” here: https://orcd.co/lydia

“Lydia” is the third single release from the emerging troubadour’s forthcoming album We’re On Fire (album pre-save HERE), and is the follow up to Josh’s previously-released song “Stories” and his title track “We’re On Fire.” Featured by The Dallas Morning News, IndieVibes, CowboyLifestyle and Central Track, Folk N Rock lauded, “Sometimes difficult moments can not only be life-changing, but they can spark a blazing inferno of creativity.” “Stories” and “We’re On Fire” quickly notched an impressive 30,000 streams on YouTube, including the recently released music video for title track “We’re On Fire,” view (HERE).

Josh’s debut LP We’re On Fire includes 11 self-penned songs that contemplate the implications of finding purpose in an impermanent world, and in the middle of transformative times. He shared more about his forthcoming album We’re On Fire on KETR “Notably Texan,” here - https://bit.ly/378orbh - adding, “Indeed, we are on fire and the burning question in the background of our lives is - what will remain once the ashes have blown away?”

We’re On Fire was written after Josh experienced his own brush with death, making his way out of his Dallas apartment, after the building caught fire. In the days following that pivotal moment, he fully realized that we’re only given so much time, and like fuel to a fire, time eventually runs out. We’re On Fire details Josh’s transformative journey since then, with songs that are reflective of his youth, the people that have come and gone, and what lies ahead. 

Josh is currently signed to Dallas, Texas record label State Fair Records. He grew up in a family of accomplished musicians including his grandmother Evelyn, who was a backup vocalist for Patsy Cline during her Hayride circuit, and his father Danny Balis, the co-owner of the Twilite Lounge music venue (Dallas / Fort Worth) and bassist of the band Bastards of Soul. For more information about Joshua Dylan Balis visit https://www.joshuabalis.com/.

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JOSHUA DYLAN BALIS SHARES “WE’RE ON FIRE” MUSIC VIDEO

JOSHUA DYLAN BALIS SHARES “WE’RE ON FIRE” MUSIC VIDEO
 

 "We're On Fire" Is The Title Track From the Folk-rock Singer-songwriter’s
Debut LP We’re On Fire (State Fair Records) Due Out May 13th, Pre-Order Available Now

Josh Will Give a Special Trio Performance Of Songs From His Forthcoming Album We’re On Fire at East Nashville's Record Store The Groove On Thursday, April 28th

“...highlights his soaring vocal range and impressive songwriting that pulls from his personal experiences…” - KETR Notably Texan

“...a blazing inferno of creativity.” - Folk N Rock

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 21, 2022) - Folk-rock singer-songwriter Joshua Dylan Balis is releasing the music video for his title track “We’re On Fire” today. “We’re On Fire” is from his full-length, debut album We’re On Fire (State Fair Records) set for release on May 13th. Of the song, KETR “Notably Texan” said, “‘We’re On Fire’ highlights his soaring vocal range and impressive songwriting” and Folk N Rock lauded “...a blazing inferno of creativity.” The “We’re On Fire” music video was directed by Josh and filmed by duo Cal & Aly. Watch the official music video, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMMnL7Ico1M.

Additionally, Josh talked in depth about “We’re On Fire” and his full-length debut album in an interview with KETR “Notably Texan,” listen here: https://www.ketr.org/show/notably-texan/2022-04-20/dallas-native-ignites-his-new-music-phase-with-were-on-fire-album 

“We’re On Fire” is the second single release from his debut album We’re On Fire, following his previously-released “Stories,” which quickly amassed over 25,000+ views on YouTube and was written as a love letter to friends and family, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZA3hrL6BgU. “Stories” features his father Danny Balis, the co-founder and bassist of the band Bastards Of Soul on bass guitar. Central Track shared the song, saying it “...recalls Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, with a beautiful honesty in his smoke-filled vocals, confident acoustic guitar playing, and tasteful harmonica playing.”

Most recently, Josh took to Instagram to announce his We’re On Fire album pre-order, now available here: https://orcd.co/wereonfirealbum. We’re On Fire is set for release on May 13th. With the digital pre-order, fans will receive two tracks instantly including lead single “Stories,” and the newly released title track “We’re On Fire.” Signed physical CD copies of the album are also available for pre-order online on the website, https://www.joshuabalis.com/shop. 

Josh will give a special trio performance of songs from his debut album We’re On Fire at East Nashville’s record store The Groove (1103 Calvin Ave) on Thursday, April 28th from 3p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fans can meet Josh in person and physical copies of the album will be available in-store. 

Josh is currently signed to Dallas, Texas record label State Fair Records. He grew up in a family of accomplished musicians including his grandmother Evelyn, who was a backup vocalist for Patsy Cline during her Hayride circuit, and his father Danny Balis, the co-owner of the Twilite Lounge music venue (Dallas / Fort Worth) and bassist of the band Bastards of Soul. For more information about Joshua Dylan Balis visit https://www.joshuabalis.com/.
 

JOSHUA DYLAN BALIS RELEASES “WE’RE ON FIRE” TITLE TRACK, ANNOUNCES PRE-ORDER

JOSHUA DYLAN BALIS RELEASES “WE’RE ON FIRE”
TITLE TRACK TODAY (4/15)

Folk-Rock Singer-Songwriter Announces We’re On Fire
Album Pre-Order via Instagram, Available Now

Folk N Rock Premieres “We’re On Fire” Ahead Of Release,
Read More (HERE)

“Sometimes difficult moments can not only be life-changing, but they can sometimes spark a blazing inferno of creativity.” - Folk N Rock

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 15, 2022) - Emerging folk-rock singer/songwriter Joshua Dylan Balis is releasing the title track “We’re On Fire” from his forthcoming debut album We’re On Fire (State Fair Records) today. The title track premiered at FolkNRock.com ahead of release and doubles down on the album's central metaphor, how love and time can alter perspective. Folk N Rock shared the song ahead of its’ official release saying, “Sometimes difficult moments can not only be life-changing, but they can sometimes spark a blazing inferno of creativity.” Listen to “We’re On Fire” here, https://orcd.co/wereonfiresingle. 

This morning, Josh also took to Instagram to announce his We’re On Fire album pre-order, now available here, https://orcd.co/wereonfirealbum. We’re On Fire is set for release on May 13th. With the digital pre-order, fans will receive two tracks instantly including lead single “Stories,” which quickly amassed over 25,000+ views on YouTube and newly released title track “We’re On Fire.” Signed physical CD copies of the album are also available for pre-order online on the website, https://www.joshuabalis.com/shop. 

View Josh’s message to fans on his Instagram, here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CcXyoJ2AeiL/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=]

“‘We’re On Fire’ is a double entendre, it refers to the lyrics in the song, which deal with the implications of finding purpose in an impermanent world, and with the transformative nature of the times we’re collectively living in. Indeed, we are on fire and the burning question in the background of our lives is - what will remain once the ashes have blown away?” shares Josh. 

Examining life’s choices and what ignites them, Josh wrote his debut album We’re On Fire, after experiencing his own brush with death, making his way out of his Dallas apartment, after the building caught fire. In the days following that pivotal moment, he fully realized that we’re only given so much time, and like fuel to a fire, time eventually runs out. We’re On Fire details Josh’s transformative journey since then, with eleven self-penned songs that are reflective of his youth, the people that have come and gone, and what lies ahead.

“We’re On Fire” is the second single release from his debut album We’re On Fire, following his previously-released “Stories,” written as a love letter to friends and family, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZA3hrL6BgU. “Stories” features his father Danny Balis, the co-founder and bassist of the band Bastards Of Soul on bass guitar. Central Track shared the song, saying it “...recalls Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, with a beautiful honesty in his smoke-filled vocals, confident acoustic guitar playing and tasteful harmonica playing.” 

Josh is currently signed to Dallas, Texas record label State Fair Records. He grew up in a family of accomplished musicians including his grandmother Evelyn, who was a backup vocalist for Patsy Cline during her Hayride circuit, and his father Danny Balis, the co-owner of the Twilite Lounge music venue (Dallas / Fort Worth) and bassist of the band Bastards of Soul. For more information about Joshua Dylan Balis visit https://www.joshuabalis.com/.
 

We’re On Fire Track Listing

1. “All In My Head”
2. “Stories”
3. “Coming Of Age”
4. “Long Time Coming”
5. “Lydia”
6. “Silver Linings”
7. “The Long Walk Home”
8. “When You Were Mine”
9. “Back To Love”
10. “Grandmother”
11. “We’re on Fire”

(all songs written by Joshua Dylan Balis)

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JOSHUA DYLAN BALIS SHARES NEW SINGLE “WE’RE ON FIRE” THIS FRIDAY (4/15)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JOSHUA DYLAN BALIS SHARES NEW SINGLE
“WE’RE ON FIRE” THIS FRIDAY (4/15)

“We’re On Fire” Is the Title Track From Josh’s Forthcoming Debut Album
Of The Same Name, Due Out In May
Josh Celebrates Single Release With Headlining Show at The Basement On Friday Night
Pre-save “We’re On Fire” Here: https://orcd.co/wereonfiresingle 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 12, 2022) - Singer/Songwriter Joshua Dylan Balis is sharing new single “We’re On Fire” this Friday (4/15). “We’re On Fire” is the title track from his forthcoming debut album We’re On Fire (State Fair Records), due out on May 13th. With “We’re On Fire,” the rising folk-inspired Rock, singer-songwriter doubles down on the album’s central metaphor, writing about how love and time can alter perspective. Fans can pre-save “We’re On Fire,” ahead of its release on Friday, here: https://orcd.co/wereonfiresingle. 

In celebration of the new song, Josh will perform a headlining show at The Basement (1604 8th Ave South, Ste. 330, Nashville, TN) on Friday night (4/15). Opening artists include Lauren Watkins and Reed Gaines. Josh is set to take the stage at 11p.m. The show starts at 9p.m. Doors open at 8p.m. The show is ages 21+. For tickets and more information, visit www.thebasementnashville.com. 

“‘We’re On Fire’ is a double entendre, it refers to the lyrics in the song, which deal with the implications of finding purpose in an impermanent world, and with the transformative nature of the times we’re collectively living in. Indeed, we are on fire and the burning question in the background of our lives is 'what will remain once the ashes have blown away?” shares Josh.

Examining life’s choices and what ignites them, Josh wrote his debut album We’re On Fire, after experiencing his own brush with death, making his way out of his Dallas apartment, after the building caught fire. In the days following that pivotal moment, he fully realized that we’re only given so much time, and like fuel to a fire, time eventually runs out. We’re On Fire details Josh’s transformative journey since then, with eleven self-penned songs that look back on his youth, the people that have come and gone, and what lies ahead.

“We’re On Fire” is the second single release from his debut album We’re On Fire, and follows his previously-released song “Stories,” written as a love letter to friends and family, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZA3hrL6BgU. “Stories” features his father Danny Balis, the co-founder and bassist of the band Bastards Of Soul on bass guitar. Central Track shared the song, saying it “...recalls Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, with a beautiful honesty in his smoke-filled vocals, confident acoustic guitar playing and tasteful harmonica playing.” 

Josh is currently signed with Dallas, Texas record label State Fair Records. He grew up in a family of accomplished musicians including his grandmother Evelyn, who was a backup vocalist for Patsy Cline during her Hayride circuit, and his father Danny Balis, the co-owner of the Twilite Lounge music venue (Dallas / Fort Worth) and bassist of the band Bastards of Soul. For more information about Joshua Dylan Balis visit https://www.joshuabalis.com/.

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JOSHUA DYLAN BALIS RELEASES NEW SINGLE “STORIES," THE FIRST SONG FROM HIS FORTHCOMING DEBUT WE’RE ON FIRE TODAY

JOSHUA DYLAN BALIS RELEASES NEW SINGLE “STORIES," THE FIRST SONG FROM HIS FORTHCOMING DEBUT WE’RE ON FIRE TODAY

Dallas Alternative Central Track Premiered The New Folk-Inspired Rock Anthem, Read More (HERE)

First Taste Of New Music In Five Years Thanks Josh's Friends, Family and Fans

Nashville, Tenn. (March 25, 2022) - Singer/Songwriter Joshua Dylan Balis is releasing new single “Stories” today. “Stories” is the first single from his forthcoming debut album We’re on Fire (State Fair Records), due out on May 13th. “Stories” was written and produced by Josh as a love letter to his friends, family and fans back home in Dallas, Texas. “Stories” is the first taste of music in over five years and features Josh’s father Danny Balis, the co-founder and bassist of the band Bastards Of Soul on bass guitar. Central Track premiered the folk-inspired rock anthem, lauding "...beautiful honesty in his smoke-filled vocals, confident acoustic guitar playing and tasteful harmonica." Read more here: https://www.centraltrack.com/exclusive-premiere-song-of-the-day-joshua-dylan-balis-stories/. 

“Stories” is available at digital retailers everywhere today, listen to the song here: https://orcd.co/storiessingle.

Of the first taste of new music from his debut Josh shared, “‘Stories’ breaks the ‘fourth wall’ and just talks straight to the fans, friends and family that have been with me on this journey.  It’s about telling them that I love them, and thanking them for being there. If we play our cards right, this will be the anthem we’re singing at festivals in our seventies to thousands of fans around the world.”

Josh’s forthcoming, full-length album We’re On Fire was written after a defining moment in his life, making his way out of his Dallas apartment from the 16th floor, after the building caught fire. Josh was shaken. In the days following that pivotal moment, he fully realized that we’re only given so much time, and like fire, time eventually burns out. 

That experience ultimately propelled Josh to move to Nashville and pursue his music career. 

“It was the first time I was confronted with a fear of death in a real way. I needed a new start, and I landed in Nashville with an incredible community of musicians and songwriters,” said Josh. 

We’re On Fire details Josh’s transformative journey since the apartment fire, with eleven self-penned songs that look back on his youth, the people that have come and gone, and what lies ahead. We’re On Fire combines Josh’s love for Americana-roots and folk-inspired rock. Josh self-produced ten of the songs and wrote all of them, many with deep, emotionally-affecting lyrics. His smoky voice and lyrical skills take center stage to a backdrop of folk-rock soundscapes and emotive acoustic guitar ballads with floating ambience weaving throughout. 

We’re On Fire follows Josh’s previously released Modern Gospel EP (2016), which displayed so much songwriting talent that Dallas label State Fair Records came knocking. 

“We are thrilled to be a part of this journey with Joshua Dylan Balis and the release of his albumWe're On Fire. It's a poignant and transcendent work of art, and his ability to capture honest truth and raw emotion in his songwriting is what drew us together. He's an incredible talent and we are excited to share in the launch of his debut,” said Scott Davis, Co-Founder, State Fair Records.

Josh grew up in a family of accomplished musicians including his grandmother Evelyn, who was a backup vocalist for Patsy Cline during her Hayride circuit, and his father Danny Balis, the co-owner of the Twilite Lounge music venue (Dallas / Fort Worth) and bassist of the band Bastards of Soul. For more information about Joshua Dylan Balis visithttps://www.joshuabalis.com/.

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COMEDY SERIES NASHVILLE DADS CLUB REVEALS CELEBRITY GUEST STARS FOR SEASON 2

COMEDY SERIES NASHVILLE DADS CLUB REVEALS
CELEBRITY GUEST STARS FOR SEASON 2

Nashville Scene Exclusively Shares the Full Season Trailer
View Here: https://bit.ly/3trzFjm

The Season Premiere Episode Kicks Off On
Thursday, March 31st at 9AM EST

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 21, 2022) - Indie comedy series Nashville Dads Club is bringing an all-star cast of celebrity guests to Season 2. The star-studded lineup of all Nashville-based celebrity guests includes; Crossfit Champion Mat Fraser, BET-featured Stand-Up Comedian Renard Hirsch, hit Songwriter and front-man of The Cadillac Three Jaren Johnston, Americana Artist/Actor/Writer Korby Lenker, Owner of The Packing Plant arts building Jon Sewell and Actor Justin Tarrents also known as DJ Spice J. Nashville Scene exclusively shared the full season trailer featuring the cast and celebrities today, view it here: https://bit.ly/3trzFjm.

Nashville Dads Club Season 2 highlights the absurdities and hilarious musings of modern dad life as three real dads; Phillip Cordell, Rashad Rayford and Dean Shortland encounter dad scenarios and are pushed to their edge.

The season premiere episode “Grifting The Night Away” features Actor Jon Sewell and is set for Thursday, March 31st at 9 a.m.EST/8a.m.CST on YouTube.com/NashvilleDadsClub.

“We received a ton of support from the city of Nashville after Season 1, and turned some celebrities into fans. When it came time to cast our Season 2 guest stars, we were able to land some folks that are giants in their industries and that we have a ton of respect for,” said Phillip Cordell, Owner of production company HiPhi Productions and Writer/Actor of the series.

“Most of us grew up in Nashville and want to put on for our city, so that Nashville-focus is important to us and definitely comes through heavily,” he added.

Show creators and stars Phillip, Rashad and Director Danny Dones developed the take on fatherhood for the second time after Season 1 garnered over 2 million views and was the only Nashville-based project in competition to be selected for the Episodic Category at the Nashville Film Festival (NaFF). For Season 2, they set up a writers room in Nashville to script and produce the 7-episode digital series, using more complex cinematography and a more focused comedic voice.

Nashville Dads Club Season 2 episodes post weekly on Thursdays at 9a.m. EST/8a.m. CST on YouTube.com/NashvilleDadsClub.

Season 2 Premiere Episode “Grifting The Night Away"
Thursday, March 31st at 9 a.m.EST/8a.m.CST on YouTube.com/NashvilleDadsClub

Synopsis: When Phil and Rashad attend a seminar advertised with false promises, they realize it is a pitch meeting for various Nashville-based get rich quick schemes.

Celebrity Guest Star: Jon Sewell is known for his work on CMT’s sitcom Still The King, and for making an impact in Nashville, not only on camera, but  behind the scenes. When he’s not delivering drop the mic speeches at Nashville Metro Council meetings, Jon is helping incubate the next generation of Nashville artists through his facility The Packing Plant.

Main Cast: Phillip Cordell, Rashad Rayford, Dean Shortland

Director: Danny Dones
Show Creators/Writers: Phillip Cordell, Rashad Rayford, Danny Dones
Associate Producers: Corey Allen, Justin Hughes

About HiPhi Productions
HiPhi Productions is a Nashville-based Production company focused on Narrative content for TV, Film and Digital Platforms. Founded in 2018, their credits include the TV pilot Prince of Pools and the streaming series Nashville Dads Club.

Stay connected with Nashville Dads Club @NashvilleDadsClub
on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram / #NashvilleDadsClub
www.NashvilleDadsClub.com

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JOSHUA DYLAN BALIS ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM WE’RE ON FIRE, DUE OUT ON MAY 13TH

JOSHUA DYLAN BALIS ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM WE’RE ON FIRE, DUE OUT ON MAY 13TH

JOSH MANIFESTS HIS DESTINY WITH NEW SINGLE ‘STORIES’ COMING MARCH 25TH

PRE-SAVE ‘STORIES’ (HERE)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 15, 2022) - Singer/Songwriter Joshua Dylan Balis is announcing the release of his debut full-length album We’re On Fire (State Fair Records) out on May 13th. We’re On Fire was written after Josh experienced a defining moment in his life, escaping the 16th floor of his Dallas apartment, after the building caught fire. Josh was shaken. In the days following that pivotal moment, he fully realized that we’re only given so much time, and like fire, time eventually burns out. We’re On Fire details Josh’s transformative journey since that experience with 11 self-penned songs that look back on his youth, the people that have come and gone, and what lies ahead. 

Writing a new chapter for his life, Josh manifests his destiny with first single “Stories” set for release on March 25th. Fans can pre-save “Stories” here: https://orcd.co/storiessingle.

“‘Stories’ breaks the ‘fourth wall’ and just talks straight to the fans, friends and family that have been with me on this journey.  It’s about telling them that I love them, and thanking them for being there. If we play our cards right, this will be the anthem we’re singing at festivals in our seventies to thousands of fans around the world,” said Josh. 

The Dallas, Texas native grew up in a family of musicians including his grandmother Evelyn, a backup vocalist during Patsy Cline’s Hayride circuit and his father Danny Balis, the co-founder and bassist of band Bastards Of Soul and co-owner of Dallas music venue the Twilite Lounge. At 15 years old, he learned how to play the guitar. By the age of 21, he put pen to paper writing songs, and captured the attention of State Fair Records executives.

“We are thrilled to be a part of this journey with Joshua Dylan Balis and the release of his album We're On Fire. It's a poignant and transcendent work of art, and his ability to capture honest truth and raw emotion in his songwriting is what drew us together. He's an incredible talent and we are excited to share in the launch of his debut,” said Scott Davis, Co-Founder, State Fair Records. 

We’re On Fire combines Josh’s love for Americana-roots and folk-inspired rock. He self-produced ten of the songs and wrote all of them, many with deep and emotionally-affecting lyrics. We’re On Fire captures his smoky voice and lyrical prowess taking center stage to upbeat American folk-rock soundscapes and emotive acoustic guitar ballads with floating ambience weaving throughout, giving rise to his take-in-the-moment storytelling. The riveting album commands attention with songs like “Grandmother,” “Lydia” and “Silver Linings.” Throughout, Josh revives topics of hardship, love, overcoming and sacrifice with a new lens.

Inspired by the philosophical idea that the world is an illusion and “every existence is my existence, every consciousness is my consciousness, every sorrow is my sorrow and every joy is my joy — this is universal life” (Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj), Josh opens the album with his intentional excerpt “All In My Head.” It’s a message that is poignant for Josh, as he looks back on his youth, filled with infinite possibilities and growing older, writing about what it means to be content in the world, when it feels like time is running out. For more information, visit https://www.joshuabalis.com/. 

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COMEDY SERIES NASHVILLE DADS CLUB RETURNS FOR SEASON 2 ON THURSDAY, MARCH 31ST

COMEDY SERIES NASHVILLE DADS CLUB RETURNS FOR SEASON 2 ON THURSDAY, MARCH 31ST

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 14th, 2022) - Indie comedy series Nashville Dads Club is making its return for Season 2 on Thursday, March 31st. The 7-episode digital series highlights the absurdities and hilarious musings of modern dad life as three real dads; Phillip Cordell, Rashad Rayford and Dean Shortland encounter dad scenarios and are pushed to their edge. Season 2 is packed with a star-studded lineup of celebrity guests featured in each episode (the full lineup to be announced). The season premiere kicks off on Thursday, March 31st. Following the season premiere, episodes will roll out weekly on Thursdays at 9a.m. EST/8a.m. CST on YouTube.com/NashvilleDadsClub.

Nashville Dads Club Season 2 was created by Phillip Cordell, Rashad Rayford and Creator/Director Danny Dones. The trio developed the witty and light-hearted take on fatherhood after the much raved-about hometown success of season one.

“We ended up with 2 million views and we were the only Nashville-based project in competition in the Episodic Category at the Nashville Film Festival (NaFF). We were up against other great projects with well-known actors out of Los Angeles and New York with budgets that dwarfed ours, but we were really proud to represent the home team and be recognized by our very own and Nashville’s prestigious film festival,” shared Cordell, Owner of HiPhi Productions and Writer/Actor/Producer of the series.

“A lot of people started asking us when Season 2 was coming. So, we set up a writer’s room and produced a second season with more complex cinematography, a more focused comedic voice and a few big guest stars that we can’t wait to start talking about,” he added.

The inaugural season of Nashville Dad’s Club, can be viewed here, https://www.youtube.com/c/NashvilleDadsClub. 

Fans are invited to stay connected with Nashville Dads Club @NashvilleDadsClub on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using #NashvilleDadsClub for additional show content.

Nashville Dad’s Club is produced by Nashville-based HiPhi Productions.

For more information, visit www.NashvilleDadsClub.com. 

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BRONTË FALL’S WINTER EP IS AVAILABLE TODAY

BRONTË FALL’S WINTER EP IS AVAILABLE TODAY

The Boot, WMOT Roots Radio, Music Mecca, DITTY TV and Lightning 100’s the615 Feature The Rising Songwriter and Multi-instrumentalist’ Indie-Pop and Rootsy Americana Sound

Brontë Fall Reflects On The March 2020 Tornadoes with Recently Revealed
Music Video “Beyond The Rain,” View (HERE) 

Brontë Fall Announces Album Release Show at The Basement On March 17th

Nashville, Tenn. (March 4, 2022) - Indie-pop artist Brontë Fall’s Winter EP is available today. The Boot, WMOT Roots Radio, Music Mecca, Ditty TV, and Lightning 100's the615 featured the songwriter and multi-instrumentalists sound and songs “Beyond The Rain” and “Outsmart Love,” ahead of release. Most recently, Brontë Fall shared the music video for her song “Beyond The Rain,” reflecting on her experience surviving the March 2020 tornadoes, view it (HERE). Winter presents Brontë Fall’s most personal collection to date and was inspired by “Fall, Leaves, Fall” a literary poem about finding beauty in the darker seasons by Emily Brontë, from which the artist takes her name. Listen to Winter here: https://fanlink.to/brontefall_winter

Winter is Brontë Fall’s third studio release and includes six-songs, all written or co-written by lead songwriter and classically-trained multi-instrumentalist Teri Bracken. Unveiling a deep and vulnerable perspective, Bracken's experiences surviving a deadly tornado, a messy breakup and her father’s ongoing battle with cancer are felt in songs like “Beyond The Rain,” about waking up in a world so changed that it might never be reversed. In “Burning Out,” she compares a fading relationship to the fall of a shooting star and “To Be The One,” recalls real-life moments in her relationship when she knew the end was inevitable. She captures an empowering sense of self-redemption in “Every (Damn) Time,” and “Indiana” is a nostalgic retreat to the innocence of childhood.

In an effort to leave a dreary Winter behind, Bracken’s observations on this dark chapter in life ultimately opened the door for a personal reboot. The optimism is well played out across the EP with impressive musicality and vulnerable self-expression manifested through a wealth of musical atmosphere with bright pop electronica sounds, punchy percussion, synth soundscapes, and intelligent and shortened pop vocal phrasing.

Bracken will celebrate her newly released EP Winter with an album release show at The Basement (1604 8th Ave S Ste 330) on March 17th at 9 p.m. For more tour dates and information, visit https://www.brontefall.com/. 

Winter Track Listing

1. “Every (Damn) Time” (Teri Bracken)
2. “Indiana” (Teri Bracken)
3. “Beyond The Rain” (Teri Bracken)
4. “Burning Out” (Teri Bracken, Stacy Antonel)
5. “Outsmart Love” (Teri Bracken, Isaac Slutsky)
6. “To Be The One” (Teri Bracken)

Produced by Jake Finch with Instrumentalists; Lars Thorson (Electric Guitar), Dylan Jones (Keyboard), Hadley Kennary (Harmony Vocalist). 

About Brontë Fall
Named as an artist that is “free enough to speak her mind” (PopMatters), and one that “has found a way to express feelings that suggest we don’t need to be tied to outside expectations'' (Folk Radio), Brontë Fall’s independent spirit and storytelling has continued to captivate audiences with the release of reflective “Beyond The Rain,” the clever “Outsmart Love” and nostalgic “Indiana.” The previously released Finishing School was lauded as a collection of bold songs and topics that addressed societal norms and expectations on women with American Songwriter praising the “non-traditional approach” and Pop Matters highlighting the catalog of songs that “refer to the ‘good life’ of the American housewife.”

Brontë Fall is led by songwriter and classically-trained, multi-instrumentalist Teri Bracken, and was named after Bracken’s love for English literature and the legacy of the English sisters of literature - the Brontë sisters who fought the ever-evolving societal restraints on women in the 19th century and published works under male pseudonyms. For more information, visit https://www.brontefall.com/.

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BRONTË FALL SHARES “BEYOND THE RAIN” MUSIC VIDEO

BRONTË FALL SHARES “BEYOND THE RAIN” MUSIC VIDEO

“Beyond The Rain” Is From The Multi-instrumentalist/Songwriter’s
Third Studio Release Winter, Due Out March 4th

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2022) - Indie-pop artist Brontë Fall is sharing the new music video for recently released song “Beyond The Rain” today. Co-directed by Kelsey Kopecky and Oceanna, the music video was inspired by Brontë Fall’s personal experience surviving the East Nashville tornadoes of March 2020, days before the pandemic hit. Staying the course with literary influences, Brontë Fall echoes a similar sentiment to Dorothy in the Wizard Of Oz. In the video, Brontë Fall is swept up in a twister. Instead of waking up in Oz, she wakes up to an unfamiliar place, somewhere ‘beyond the rain’ with no yellow brick road to show her the way back. “Beyond The Rain” is from Brontë Fall’s forthcoming, third studio project Winter, due out on March 4th. 

View the “Beyond The Rain” music video, here: https://youtu.be/rPs2Tv9HdUM. 

“I was in the Nashville tornado. After being displaced for two weeks, the world promptly shut down because of the pandemic. Everything changed for me that day and ‘Beyond The Rain’ is a small snippet of what that experience felt like,” said Teri Bracken (Brontë Fall). 

Brontë Fall will talk more about “Beyond The Rain'' with Devon O’Day at Main Street Media today at 11:15 a.m. CST. Tune-in to watch here: https://www.facebook.com/TheWilsonPost/videos. 

Brontë Fall’s independent spirit and storytelling has continued to captivate audiences. “Beyond The Rain” was highlighted by Lightning 100’s the615, The Nash New Release playlist and Indy Review.  WMOT Roots Radio and DittyTV’s ‘The Curve’ revealed the previous music video for “Outsmart Love," and the song was featured by Guitar Girl, Music Mecca, The Alternate Root's Top 10 Songs of the Week and more. 

“Beyond The Rain” was written by Brontë Fall and follows previously released songs "Outsmart Love" and "Indiana." All three tracks will be included on the multi-instrumentalist/songwriters forthcoming third studio project Winter, due out on March 4th. Winter was inspired by ‘Fall, Leaves, Fall’ a literary poem by Emily Brontë, from which the artist takes her name, about finding beauty in the darker seasons. Brontë Fall wrote/co-wrote and co-arranged all six tracks. 

Brontë Fall recently announced a string of tour dates to support the new music. Bringing her years of experience studying orchestral music, playing stringed instruments and countless classical sonatas and concertos on the violin, Brontë Fall will perform solo, trio and full band shows along the tour. Upcoming stops include Chicago, IL (2/26), Grand Rapids, MI (3/5) and Nashville, TN (3/17). For a full list of tour dates and more information, visit www.brontefall.com. 

About Brontë Fall
Brontë Fall was named as an artist that is “free enough to speak her mind” (PopMatters), and one that “has found a way to express feelings that suggest we don’t need to be tied to outside expectations'' (Folk Radio). Led by songwriter and classically-trained, multi-instrumentalist Teri Bracken, her previously released EP Finishing School was lauded as a collection of bold songs and topics that addressed societal norms and expectations on women with American Songwriter praising the “non-traditional approach” and Pop Matters highlighting the catalog of songs that “refer to the ‘good life’ of the American housewife.” Brontë Fall's name is a nod to the legacy of the English sisters of literature - the Brontë sisters who fought the ever-evolving societal restraints on women in the 19th century and published works under male pseudonyms. 

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BRONTË FALL RELEASES NEW SINGLE “BEYOND THE RAIN” AND ANNOUNCES TOUR

BRONTË FALL RELEASES NEW SINGLE “BEYOND THE RAIN”
AND ANNOUNCES TOUR

"BEYOND THE RAIN" IS FROM THE SONGWRITER/MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST'S THIRD STUDIO RELEASE WINTER, OUT MARCH 4TH

“free enough to speak her mind” - PopMatters

Nashville, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2022) - Indie-pop artist Brontë Fall, led by classically-trained multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Teri Bracken is releasing new single, “Beyond The Rain” today. "Beyond The Rain" was written by Bracken about surviving the East Nashville tornado right before the world shut down for the pandemic. Inspired by her real-life account, Bracken sings about waking up in a world so changed that it might never return to what it was. "Beyond The Rain" is included on Brontë Fall's forthcoming third studio release Winter, out on March 4th.

Listen to “Beyond The Rain,” here: https://hypeddit.com/0z62dv

Brontë Fall will kick off a tour beginning this weekend in Nashville. Bracken’s experience studying orchestral music, playing stringed instruments and countless classical sonatas and concertos on the violin, expertly informs the emerging artists’ Pop and Rootsy-Americana sound and live performance. Showcasing her ability to switch between multiple instruments, Bracken will perform solo, trio and full band shows along her upcoming 2022 tour with stops in Chicago, IL, Grand Rapids, MI and Indianapolis, IN.*View the full list of tour dates below. 

"Beyond The Rain" follows previously released songs "Outsmart Love" and "Indiana." WMOT Roots Radio and DittyTV’s ‘The Curve’ revealed the music video for  “Outsmart Love," and the song was featured by Guitar Girl, Music Mecca, The Alternate Root's Top 10 Songs of the Week and more. "Beyond The Rain," "Outsmart Love" and "Indiana" will all be included on the forthcoming, independent release Winter. Brontë Fall's third studio project Winter was inspired by “Fall, Leaves, Fall” a literary poem by Emily Brontë, from which the artist takes her name, about finding beauty in the darker seasons.

Brontë Fall was named as an artist that is “free enough to speak her mind” (PopMatters), and one that “has found a way to express feelings that suggest we don’t need to be tied to outside expectations'' (Folk Radio). Her independent spirit and storytelling has continued to captivate audiences with the recent release of the clever “Outsmart Love” and nostalgic “Indiana.” The previously released Finishing School was lauded as a collection of bold songs and topics that addressed societal norms and expectations on women with American Songwriter praising the “non-traditional approach” and Pop Matters highlighting the catalog of songs that “refer to the ‘good life’ of the American housewife.” Brontë Fall's name is a nod to the legacy of the English sisters of literature - the Brontë sisters who fought the ever-evolving societal restraints on women in the 19th century and published works under male pseudonyms. For more information, visit https://www.brontefall.com/.

Brontë Fall 2022 Tour Dates

2/12 - Nashville, TN - The Sutler Saloon ^^
2/24 - Champaign, IL - Rose Bowl Tavern ^^
2/26 - Chicago, IL - Hideout Inn ^^^
2/27 - Yorkville, IL - Law Office Pub & Music Hall ^^
3/1 - Chicago, IL - Sofar Sounds ^^
3/3 - Appleton, WI - Gibson Music Hall ^^
3/4 - Milwaukee, WI - Art Bar ^^
3/5 - Grand Rapids, MI - GR Listening Room ^
3/10 - Lake Orion, MI - 20 Front Street ^
3/12 - Indianapolis, IN - Stage Door ^
3/17 - Nashville, TN - The Basement ^^^

^^^ Full Band
^^ Trio
^Solo

KIT PLUGINS ANNOUNCES CORE EQ, THE SECOND INSTALLMENT IN THEIR CORE SERIES

KIT PLUGINS ANNOUNCES CORE EQ, THE SECOND INSTALLMENT
IN THEIR CORE SERIES LINE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2022) - KIT Plugins, the Nashville-based developer of audio tools announces Core EQ, the ultimate tool in your sonic arsenal to take your tonal shaping to the finish line faster than ever. Offering a flexible and superb sounding EQ, users can mix and produce with absolute ease, speed, and certainty, and enhance the tonality of any source material without altering character. Core EQ is the second installment in KIT’s Core Series line of plugins, following the recently released Core Compressor and is available at $29.99 here: https://kitplugins.com/pages/core-eq.

CORE EQ - $29.99

Key Features: 

• Transparent sonics packed into an analog workflow allows for tonal balancing with ease

• 4-band EQ with two fully-parametric mid bands to sculpt your mix quickly and precisely

• Provides powerful Low (LF) and High (HF) bands (shelf or peak selectable)

• Includes High (HP) and Low (LP) Pass filters to refine your tracks with a quick twist of the knob

• Great for both broad strokes and zooming in to null out bothersome frequencies

• Allows you to cleanly enhance the tonality of any source material without altering its character

• Low impact on CPU, use multiple instances in your mix seamlessly

• Fully-resizable, high-def, 3D GUI

KIT’s Core EQ runs on macOS 10.11 or later and Windows 7-10 (64 bit) and is compatible with all DAWs that support the following formats; VST3 (Steinberg Virtual Studio Technology 3), AU (macOS Audio Unit), and AAX (Avid Audio Extension). For specific compatibility and minimum system requirements, visit https://kitplugins.com/pages/core-eq.

KIT’s Core EQ follows the previously revealed Core Compressor, a transformer-modeled plugin hailed by multi-platinum, award-winning Engineer Cameron Carter (2 Chainz, T-Pain, T.I.) as a plugin that “...adds a very musical tone and the ability to add body back. I absolutely love the crush option! This compressor is my new go-to for parallel comp on drums and 808s.” Core EQ and Core Compressor are the latest audio tools released as part of KIT’s Core Series. For more information, visit https://kitplugins.com/.

About KIT Plugins
Featured by Billboard, American Songwriter and Produce Like A Pro, KIT Plugins (KIT) launched the BB N105 plugin, the first-ever channel strip emulation of the rare Neve analog console in Blackbird Studio A, created in collaboration with Blackbird Studio. Quickly garnering an enviable reputation for building “revolutionary new software” (American Songwriter) and sounds that “completely deliver what they are going for” (Produce Like A Pro), online retailer Sweetwater lauded, “Each minute characteristic of the console is realized in its full glory.” Revolutionizing the way artists and producers create music, KIT also released the Blackbird High Gain Profile Pack for Kemper featured by Guitar.com and SonicScoop, and the widely received Burier Saturation plugin earlier this year. KIT was founded by Matthew Kleinman, an audio engineer, producer and entrepreneur who has worked with some of the most prestigious producers, studios and companies in the music and audio industry including Howard Benson, Aaron Pearce, Big Machine Records, Forge Recording and more. For more information, visit https://kitplugins.com/.

DISCLAIMER
All names, logos and trademarks of amps, pedals, cabinets, microphones, and studio equipment and/or accessory brands are the property of their respective manufacturers and are in no way affiliated with KIT Plugins or its affiliates. None of the aforementioned name, logo or trademark owners were involved in the making of this product, nor do they endorse it. This pack was made by John McBride at Blackbird Studio to represent the unique sound and quality of Blackbird. The names, logos and trademarks used are for the purpose of identifying the hardware chain that was used to create this product. Unlicensed distribution of this product, free or otherwise, is prohibited.

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BRONTË FALL ANNOUNCES WINTER EP, DUE OUT ON MARCH 4TH

BRONTË FALL ANNOUNCES WINTER EP, DUE OUT ON MARCH 4TH

WMOT Roots Radio and DittyTV’s “The Curve” Reveal New “Outsmart Love” Music Video Ahead Of EP Announcement, View HERE

Winter Explores a Deeply Vulnerable and Dark Season for the Artist, Making Way for A Brighter Season Ahead

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 11th, 2022) - Nashville-based indie pop artist Brontë Fall, announces new EP Winter, due out on March 4th. Led by singer/songwriter and classically trained multi-instrumentalist Teri Bracken, Winter presents Brontë Fall’s most personal six-song collection to date and was inspired by “Fall, Leaves, Fall” a literary poem by Emily Brontë, from which the artist takes her name. The reflective EP is about finding beauty in life’s cold spells, and explores a deeply vulnerable, dark season for Bracken, making way for a brighter season ahead.

WMOT Roots Radio and DittyTV’s ‘The Curve’ recently revealed the music video for Brontë Fall’s song “Outsmart Love,” here: https://youtu.be/tmuC8ooa12Y. “Outsmart Love” is the follow up to previously released song “Indiana.” Both songs will be included on the forthcoming, independently-released EP Winter, view the full track listing below.*

“Winter is about finding the beauty in the wreckage and surviving some very difficult times. Writing this music allowed me to heal from everything that I was going through - a messy breakup, the tornado that ripped through my East Nashville neighborhood, the rollercoaster that is still this pandemic and the ups and downs of my father’s ongoing battle with cancer. I reached for any signs of silver linings and never stopped creating,” said Bracken.

Winter is Brontë Fall’s third studio release and includes six-songs, all written or co-written by Bracken. Unveiling a deep and vulnerable perspective, Bracken's experiences are felt in “Beyond The Rain,” a song about waking up in a world so changed that it might never be reversed. In “Burning Out,” she compares a fading relationship to the fall of a shooting star and “To Be The One,” recalls real-life moments in her relationship when she knew the end was inevitable. She captures an empowering sense of self-redemption in “Every (Damn) Time,” and “Indiana” is a nostalgic retreat to the innocence of childhood.

In an effort to leave a dreary Winter behind, Bracken’s observations on this dark chapter in life ultimately opened the door for a personal reboot, and the optimism is well played out in the EP’s impressive musicality. As a multi-instrumentalist shaped by years of experience studying orchestral music, playing stringed instruments and countless classical sonatas and concertos on the violin, Bracken co-arranged the six tracks on the EP. As a result, Winter offers a wealth of musical atmosphere with bright pop electronica sounds, punchy percussion, synth soundscapes, and intelligent and shortened pop vocal phrasing. It’s a familiar sound - Brontë Fall’s sonic hybrid of pop roots and folk-music influences known from previous works, but with a heightened sense of awareness. Winter was recorded in Nashville and was produced by Jake Finch and includes instrumentalists; Lars Thorson (Electric Guitar), Dylan Jones (Keyboard), Hadley Kennary (Harmony Vocalist).

Winter Tracklisting*
1. “Every (Damn) Time” (Teri Bracken)
2. “Indiana” (Teri Bracken)
3. “Beyond The Rain” (Teri Bracken)
4. “Burning Out” (Teri Bracken, Stacy Antonel)
5. “Outsmart Love” (Teri Bracken, Isaac Slutsky)
6. “To Be The One” (Teri Bracken)

About Brontë Fall
Named as an artist that is “free enough to speak her mind” (PopMatters), and one that “has found a way to express feelings that suggest we don’t need to be tied to outside expectations'' (Folk Radio), Brontë Fall’s independent spirit and storytelling has continued to captivate audiences with the recent release of the clever “Outsmart Love” and nostalgic “Indiana.” The previously released Finishing School was lauded as a collection of bold songs and topics that addressed societal norms and expectations on women with American Songwriter praising the “non-traditional approach” and Pop Matters highlighting the catalog of songs that “refer to the ‘good life’ of the American housewife.”

Brontë Fall is led by songwriter and classically-trained, multi-instrumentalist Teri Bracken, and was named after Bracken’s love for English literature and the legacy of the English sisters of literature - the Brontë sisters who fought the ever-evolving societal restraints on women in the 19th century and published works under male pseudonyms. Bracken made the move to Nashville four years ago, after spending time in Boston, New York and Chicago. Drawn to Nashville’s diverse and evolving music scene, Bracken quickly found like-minded collaborators and began introducing her own blend of indie-pop and rootsy Americana. For more information, visit https://www.brontefall.com/.

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KIT PLUGINS REVEALS CORE COMPRESSOR, THE FIRST INSTALLMENT IN THEIR CORE SERIES LINE OF PLUGINS

KIT PLUGINS REVEALS CORE COMPRESSOR,
THE FIRST INSTALLMENT IN THEIR CORE SERIES LINE OF PLUGINS

KIT OFFERS 30% SAVINGS ON THE RECENTLY RELEASED
BB N105 V2 CHANNEL STRIP PLUGIN STARTING TODAY

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 14, 2021) - KIT Plugins, the Nashville-based developer of powerful and innovative audio tools revealed its Core Compressor plugin today. KIT’s Core Compressor brings all the dynamic control of a world-class compressor, packed into a sleek, modern design that provides a wide range of functionality including threshold, attack, release, input and output gains, and added crush and body parameters that allow for coloration and precise tonal balancing. The transformer-modeled Core Compressor offers users the ability to dynamically shape tracks of any genre and can be used for a wide array of source material. KIT’s Core Compressor is the first installment in their Core Series line of plugins to be released and is now available for $29.99, here: https://kitplugins.com/pages/core-compressor.

CORE COMPRESSOR - $29.99

Key Features: 

• Crush mode sets fixed fast attack and slow release parameters for ultimate ambience

• Diverse tonal shaping features range from super transparent to Crush mode

• Body circuit for precise tonal balancing after compressing

• Body applies a low-shelf filter at 250Hz, with a Q of .9

• Transformer modeling algorithm tames transients with ease while compressing simultaneously

• Designed to work on any source material across all genres

• Mix knob allows for parallel compression within the plugin

• Fully-resizable, high-def, 3D GUI

KIT’s Core Compressor runs on MAC (macOS 10.11 or later) and PC (7-10) and is compatible with all DAWs that support the following formats; VST3 (Steinberg Virtual Studio Technology 3), AU (macOS Audio Unit), and AAX (Avid Audio Extension). For specific compatibility and minimum system requirements, visit https://kitplugins.com/pages/core-compressor. 

Most recently, KIT announced the release of BB N105 V2, the newest version of the first-ever channel strip emulation of the rare Neve analog console in Blackbird's legendary Studio A. To kickstart the holiday season, KIT Plugins is offering the BB N105 V2 plugin for 30% off the regular price. For a limited time starting today until Jan. 3, 2022, the BB N105 V2 will be available for just $69 by visiting online retailer Sweetwater or www.kitplugins.com. 

About KIT Plugins
Featured by Billboard, American Songwriter and Produce Like A Pro, KIT Plugins (KIT) launched the BB N105 plugin, the first-ever channel strip emulation of the rare Neve analog console in Blackbird Studio A, created in collaboration with Blackbird Studio. Quickly garnering an enviable reputation for building “revolutionary new software” (American Songwriter) and sounds that “completely deliver what they are going for” (Produce Like A Pro), online retailer Sweetwater lauded, “Each minute characteristic of the console is realized in its full glory.” Revolutionizing the way artists and producers create music, KIT also released the Blackbird High Gain Profile Pack for Kemper featured by Guitar.com and SonicScoop, and the widely received Burier Saturation plugin earlier this year. KIT was founded by Matthew Kleinman, an audio engineer, producer and entrepreneur who has worked with some of the most prestigious producers, studios and companies in the music and audio industry including Howard Benson, Aaron Pearce, Big Machine Records, Forge Recording and more. For more information, visit https://kitplugins.com/.

DISCLAIMER
All names, logos and trademarks of amps, pedals, cabinets, microphones, and studio equipment and/or accessory brands are the property of their respective manufacturers and are in no way affiliated with KIT Plugins or its affiliates. None of the aforementioned name, logo or trademark owners were involved in the making of this product, nor do they endorse it. This pack was made by John McBride at Blackbird Studio to represent the unique sound and quality of Blackbird. The names, logos and trademarks used are for the purpose of identifying the hardware chain that was used to create this product. Unlicensed distribution of this product, free or otherwise, is prohibited.

Brontë Fall Highlights The Paradox Of Love In “Outsmart Love” Music Video

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 6, 2021) - Nashville-based indie-pop band Brontë Fall, led by singer/songwriter and classically trained multi-instrumentalist Teri Bracken revealed the new music video for song “Outsmart Love,” today. Directed by Kelsey Kopecky, the video is a nod to the famous English sisters of literature - the  Brontë sisters of the 19th century - and highlights the paradox of love. The video shows Bracken in a cabin surrounded by books, feeling the pain of heartbreak. She quickly realizes that there are no amount of books that can be read to outsmart love. “Outsmart Love” was featured across multiple playlists including; Sounds Like Nashville’s New Nashville playlist, Americana Highways Back Roads Playlist, and DittyTV’s New Music Friday playlist. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/tmuC8ooa12Y.

Named as an artist that is “free enough to speak her mind” (PopMatters) and one that “has found a way to express feelings that suggest we don’t need to be tied to outside expectations” (Folk Radio), Bracken teamed up with collaborator Isaac Slutsky to co-write the moody and ethereal new track “Outsmart Love,” exploring the vulnerable nature of falling in love and its uncertainty. Delivered just in time for those winter vibes, the single was produced by Jake Finch and follows previously released song “Indiana” and acclaimed EP Finishing School. “Outsmart Love” and “Indiana” will be included on a forthcoming EP due out in 2022.

Bracken’s love for English literature led to naming the band Brontë Fall after the Brontë sisters who fought the ever-evolving societal restraints on women in the 19th century and published works under male pseudonyms. Capturing their spirit of a centuries-old push by the Brontë sisters to have their-and all women's-voices heard, Brontë Fall’s most recent release and second studio album Finishing School was lauded as a collection of bold songs and topics that addressed societal norms and expectations on women. American Songwriter praised Bracken’s “non-traditional approach” and Pop Matters highlighted the catalogue of songs that “refer to the ‘good life’ of the American housewife.”

The rising multi-instrumentalist and songwriter made the move to Nashville four years ago after being drawn to the city's diverse and evolving music scene, and one that has grown past its’ country music roots to include a fusion of genres including rock and pop. She quickly found like-minded collaborators and began introducing her own blend of indie-pop and rootsy Americana - a sound shaped by years of experience as a Berklee College of Music graduate, studying orchestral music, playing stringed instruments and countless classical sonatas and concertos on the violin. For more information, visit https://www.brontefall.com/. 

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Brontë Fall Releases New Single “Outsmart Love” Today (11/19)

Brontë Fall Releases New Single “Outsmart Love” Today (11/19)

“reflects and embraces the eclectic mixture of genres which come out of music city, leaning particularly towards a soulful Americana sound” - BellesandGals.com

“It’s her voice that catches one’s attention and makes one want
to sing along for the pure joy of it.” - PopMatters

“far from one-dimensional” - Imperfect Fifth

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2021) - Nashville-based indie-pop band Brontë Fall, led by singer/songwriter and classically trained multi-instrumentalist Teri Bracken, announces new single “Outsmart Love,” out today. Named as an artist that is “free enough to speak her mind” (PopMatters) and one that “has found a way to express feelings that suggest we don’t need to be tied to outside expectations” (Folk Radio), Bracken teamed up with collaborator Isaac Slutsky to co-write the moody and ethereal new track, exploring the vulnerable nature of falling in love and its uncertainty. “Outsmart Love” was produced by Jake Finch and is the follow up to previously released song “Indiana” and acclaimed EP Finishing School. “Outsmart Love” and “Indiana” will be included on a forthcoming EP due out in 2022. Listen to “Outsmart Love” here: https://hypeddit.com/zf3fz1.

“When I wrote this song with Isaac, we were in the middle of the pandemic and both going through a lot, and at the same time I was dealing with heartbreak. I was reminded of Emily Brontë’s poem ‘Fall Leaves Fall,’ of which my band name is based after. It involves embracing the darker seasons of our lives and finding the beauty in them. I was inspired by that poem and eager to find the silver linings in everything that I was experiencing. During the process, I wrote about the dark season in my own life, and found both the beauty and irony in all of it,” said Bracken.

Bracken’s love for English literature led to naming the band Brontë Fall as a nod to the legacy of the English sisters of literature - the Brontë sisters who fought the ever-evolving societal restraints on women in the 19th century and published works under male pseudonyms. Capturing their spirit of a centuries-old push by the Brontë sisters to have their-and all women's-voices heard, Brontë Fall’s most recent release and second studio album Finishing School was lauded as a collection of bold songs and topics that addressed societal norms and expectations on women. American Songwriter praised Bracken’s “non-traditional approach” and Pop Matters highlighted the catalogue of songs that “refer to the ‘good life’ of the American housewife,” in addition to highlighting Bracken’s musicality and instrumentation as a classically-trained Berklee College of Music graduate that often “utilizes pop and alternative rock tropes with different atmospherics.” Additionally, Finishing School was featured by Ditty TV, Guitar Girl Magazine, and Stitched Sound.

The rising multi-instrumentalist and songwriter made the move to Nashville four years ago after spending time in Boston, New York and her hometown of Chicago. Drawn to Nashville’s diverse and evolving music scene, and one that has grown past its’ country music roots to include a fusion of genres including rock and pop, she quickly found like-minded collaborators and began introducing her own blend of indie-pop and rootsy Americana - a sound shaped by years of experience studying orchestral music, playing string instruments and countless classical sonatas and concertos on the violin. Brontë Fall recently released the music video for “Indiana,” a song about growing older, view it  here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nKoDYeFoxs. 

This weekend, Brontë Fall is touring in support of new single “Outsmart Love” with performances at The Bur Oak in Madison, WI (11/19), The Golden Dagger in Chicago, IL (11/20) and Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights, IL (11/24). For more information, visit www.brontefall.com. 

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MIKE RYAN RELEASES NEW SINGLE “JACKET ON”

MIKE RYAN RELEASES NEW SINGLE
“JACKET ON” TODAY (10/8)

Singer-Songwriter Simultaneously Debuts Clever Track Exclusively at
The Boot and Taste Of Country

Ryan To Join Riley Green's We Out Here Tour For Select Stops This Winter

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2021)- Singer-songwriter Mike Ryan is releasing his fiddle-and-steel heavy single “Jacket On” today. Co-written with songstress Brandy Clark and longtime collaborator Brent Anderson, Mike simultaneously debuted the clever track in a 48-hour exclusive premiere via The Boot and Taste Of Country earlier this week. "Jacket On" is available at digital retailers everywhere, here: https://lnk.to/MikeRyan-JacketON. 
 
“When we wrote ‘Jacket On’ it was my first time writing with Brandy Clark. I had already written quite a few songs with Brent Anderson, but this was the first session for the three of us. I'd been a fan of Brandy’s music for a long time, and she brings so much personality to her songwriting. When we were done, I knew we had a good one. Then we took it to the studio and Jenee Fleenor put her fiddle on it, and it just turned out incredible,” said Ryan. 

Ryan is set to open select tour stops on Riley Green's We Out Here Tour this winter. Most recently, he opened three nights as direct support for Miranda Lambert and performed a SOLD OUT show with Koe Wetzel in Oklahoma City, OK. He is scheduled to join Wetzel again for a SOLD OUT stop in Indianapolis, IN (11/11) and stops in Milwaukee, WI (11/12) and Maplewood, MN (11/13).  In addition, he is performing headlining tour dates in San Antonio, TX (10/13), Rockdale, TX (10/15), and Waco, TX (10/16). *See the full list of tour dates below.
 
Named as an artist "...with critically-acclaimed albums and singles..." (Fort Worth Star-Telegram), Mike has garnered an impressive 200 million career streams to date with 26 of his songs racking up over one million streams each and 13 of those with over 5 million streams. The emerging singer-songwriter's music has been featured by Apple Music's Breaking Country Playlist, Pandora's Artist To Watch, SiriusXM "The Highway," Austin City Limits, and he performed during a special broadcast live from the White House. With seven #1 songs that have landed on the Texas Music charts, the San Antonio native's third, full-length studio album Blink You'll Miss It also landed at #15 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart and Top 40 on Billboard's Independent Albums chart. The thoughtful lyricist, vocalist, and guitarist co-wrote Brad Paisley's Top 20 "Last Time For Everything." For more information, visit https://mikeryanband.com. 
 

MIKE RYAN TOUR DATES*
 
Oct. 13 - San Antonio, TX
Oct. 15 - Rockdale, TX 
Oct. 16 - Waco, TX
Oct. 22 - Bryan, TX
Oct. 23 - Gilmer, TX
Oct. 28 - Durant OK,
Oct. 29 - Christoval, TX
Oct. 30 - Lubbock, TX
Nov. 11 - Indianapolis, IN** (SOLD OUT)
Nov. 12 - Milwaukee, WI**
Nov. 13 - Maplewood, MN**
Jan. 13 - Knoxville, TN ^
Jan. 14 - Savannah, GA ^
Jan. 15 - Albany, GA ^
 
** with Koe Wetzel 
^ with Riley Green
 
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ALVIN GARRETT'S THE LIGHTNESS OF LOVE HIGHLIGHTS GIVING BACK AND COMING TOGETHER

Alvin Garrett's The Lightness Of Love Deluxe Album Shines A Light On the Importance of Coming Together and Giving Back With Four New Tracks Ahead of the Holidays

Grammy-nominated Songwriter Featured As the Braver Angels Artist Of The Month With A Call To Bridge Partisan Divide, Watch (HERE)

Garrett Featured In Birmingham Lifestyle's November Giving Back Issue with Innovative Songwriting Program “The Write Life”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 4, 2021) - Grammy-nominated Songwriter Alvin Garrett’s recently released The Lightness Of Love Deluxe album shines a light on the importance of coming together and giving back with four new tracks, ahead of the holidays. Featured by People.com, American Songwriter, USA Today, Urban Music Scene and FOX Soul “The Book Of Sean,” with a poignant message of building unity and sharing positivity, The Lightness Of Love Deluxe includes “Flowers,” a tribute song to those who tirelessly sow seeds into others and their communities, “Forever," "Make You Happy," and "It Feels So Good." Hailed as an artist that “...believes love is the great unifier -- and he proves it…” (People.com), the Grammy-nominated songwriter is currently featured as the Braver Angels Artist of the Month with a call to bridge partisan divide. In an in-depth conversation, he shared more about how giving back and empowering your community can help bring people together, watch the full interview here: https://braverangels.org/aom-alvin-garrett/.

In addition, Garrett is currently featured in Birmingham Lifestyle’s Nov. Giving Back issue with his innovative songwriting program “The Write Life” offered through nonprofit The Dannon Project, one of the nation’s leading reentry and training-to-work agencies.

“‘The Write Life’ is not just about a songwriting program, but a life coaching process to help people build the confidence to share their own stories, a positive mindset and relationships that can help break down preconceived barriers,” explained Garrett.

Speaking with Birmingham Lifestyle, he added “I love giving back as a mentor -- not just teaching songwriting but also representing who a person can be through working hard, making good decisions and dreaming.” 

The triple threat singer/songwriter and producer recently released the music video for title track “The Lightness Of Love,” featuring guest co-star Meredith Lilly, the State Director for U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock of Georgia and former campaign manager for President Barack Obama. Earlier this year, he performed his emotive, self-penned song “It Starts In The Heart” as the opening to the 56th annual Selma Bridge Crossing, one of the largest annual Civil Rights Commemoration events in the world.

Listen toThe Lightness Of Love Deluxe, here:https://alvingarrett.hearnow.com/the-lightness-of-love-deluxe

Alvin Garrett co-wrote the first #1 to hit the Billboard Gospel Airplay charts this year "Patiently Praising" with Fred Jerkins III of DarkChild Gospel (Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Whitney Houston), and has amassed multiple awards including a Grammy nomination, a Soul Train, Dove and Stellar Award. The Alabama native has an impressive career that’s ushered him to the forefront of Soul and R&B as a professional bassist and producer, arranger and songwriter for Joe, Kelly Rowland, Fantasia Barrino, Ruben Studdard, Jordan Knight, Deitrick Haddon and more. For more information, visitwww.alvingarrett.com.

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KIT PLUGINS HIRES KYLE LANE GRANT AS MARKETING DIRECTOR

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2021) - KIT Plugins (KIT), the Nashville-based developer of audio tools and technology has hired Kyle Lane Grant to lead the company’s marketing efforts. Working closely with the company’s executive team, Grant will implement strategic initiatives, oversee the brand’s creative direction, develop programming and cultivate partnerships to support and further the release of KIT Plugins’ products.

"We are excited to have Kyle join our team here at KIT. His experience and expertise combined with his endless creativity is exactly what we need while we continue to build and take our business to the next level,” said Matthew Kleinman, CEO, KIT Plugins. 

“I am beyond thrilled to join the team at KIT in Nashville, and support the incredible quality and sonic integrity of their current and forthcoming product line. The team has an incredible vision that is exceedingly ambitious, and I’m excited to be a part of that energy and continued growth,” said Kyle Lane Grant, Marketing Director, KIT Plugins. 

Prior to KIT, Grant served as the Director of Marketing at Slate Digital, Steven Slate Drums, and Slate Media Technology, simultaneously, during one of the most pivotal surges in the history of the industry. A lifelong musician and audio engineer, the Los Angeles, CA native graduated cum laude from UCLA as an esteemed Regents Scholar, English Literature. With nearly a decade of digital marketing and copywriting experience, he has  held critical roles at tech startups and global juggernauts alike, including Saucey, Offerpad, and Isagenix. 

KIT Plugins (KIT) was featured by Billboard, American Songwriter and Produce Like A Pro with the release of their BBN105 plugin, the first-ever channel strip emulation of the rare Neve analog console in Blackbird Studio A, created in collaboration with Blackbird Studio. Quickly garnering an enviable reputation for building “revolutionary new software” (American Songwriter) and sounds that “completely deliver what they are going for” (Produce Like A Pro), online retailer Sweetwater lauded, “Each minute characteristic of the console is realized in its full glory.” Revolutionizing the way artists and producers create music, KIT also released the Blackbird High Gain Profile Pack for Kemper featured by Guitar.com and SonicScoop, and their widely received Burier Saturation plugin earlier this year. KIT was founded by Matthew Kleinman, an audio engineer, producer and entrepreneur who has worked with some of the most prestigious producers, studios and companies in the music and audio industry including Howard Benson, Aaron Pearce, Big Machine Records, Forge Recording and more. For more information, visit https://kitplugins.com/.

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