ONOLEIGH’S ‘WHY CAN’T WE DANCE’ MUSIC VIDEO FEATURES AN UNFORGETTABLE DANCE PARTY

Rising Artist Celebrates New Single With Surprise Flash Mob During Her
Release Party at Virgin Hotel Nashville

“Why Can’t We Dance” Hailed as ‘creative brilliance’ (CelebMix), ‘more than just a song’ (Guitar Girl) and ‘Her best yet’ (New Scene Magazine)

Nashville, TN (August 29, 2023) - Singer-Songwriter Onoleigh is releasing the music video for her single “Why Can’t We Dance” today. Hailed as ‘creative brilliance’ (CelebMix), ‘more than just a song’ (Guitar Girl) and ‘her best yet’ (New Scene Magazine), “Why Can’t We Dance” is a roaring dance-floor anthem about embracing an all-out good time over wanting to be in love. Sharing a music video that features an unforgettable dance party, Onoleigh enlisted Nashville’s Millenium Dance Company with moves by celebrity Choreographer Richy Mon. The music video was filmed at The Underdog in Nashville and was directed by Cusick Media. The Nash News premiered the music video ahead of its release, read more here: https://www.thenashnews.com/post/exclusive-premiere-onoleigh-shares-the-music-video-for-why-can-t-we-dance

Watch the full music video here: https://youtu.be/Tmg4xPQH5IA

Watch a special making of the video with a behind-the-scenes look here: https://youtu.be/1cSWZUs38o8

The rising artist is hosting a text-to-win contest this week. On Friday, fans are encouraged to text the phone number revealed at the end of the music video (855 -746-1414) for a chance to win custom Onoleigh merchandise.

Onoleigh recently celebrated her new single with a performance at the Virgin Hotels Nashville Common Club. A surprise flash mob ensued during the performance of her new single as dancers featured in the music video recreated the choreographed dance live for the audience. Onoleigh posted about the surprise flash mob on her Facebook, here: https://fb.watch/mJKAwGOyo6/

“Why Can’t We Dance” has been featured by ET, CelebMix,  Guitar Girl Magazine, Essentially  Pop, New Scene Magazine, and Women of Country Playlist. “Why Can’t We Dance” follows Onoleigh’s previously released songs “Beautifully Broken” co-written with Brandon Hood, and “Make It Hurt,” the latter written by Maren Morris, Rhett Akins, and Chris DeStefano.

Hailed as “one of the most refreshing voices in contemporary music” (Guitar Girl Magazine), the rising singer-songwriter was raised in Mahomet, IL, and made the move to Nashville to pursue her career in music. Since her debut single “Ghost Stories,” which garnered over 20,000 streams across platforms in less than a month, her songs have been featured by CMT, Music Row, Taste Of Country, and more. Most recently, her song “Sunshine & Lemonade” co-written with John Oates (Hall & Oates), was included in the soundtrack for the movie “Gringa,” which was released earlier this year. 

Onoleigh has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry including co-writing songs with John Oates (Hall & Oates), Nathan Chapman (Taylor Swift), and working with Producer Brandon Hood (Sam Hunt and Rascal Flatts). She is slated to perform at the CMA Theatre with John Oates (Hall & Oates) on Sept. 6th and she recently shared the stage with Chris Janson. For more information, visit https://www.onoleigh.com/.

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KIT PLUGINS AND BLACKBIRD STUDIO COLLABORATE TO BRING THE SOUND OF AN ICONIC API LEGACY CONSOLE TO DAWS WITH THE RELEASE OFTHE BB A5 CHANNEL STRIP PLUG-IN

KIT’S BB A5 IS MODELED AFTER TWO HIGHLY-SOUGHT OUT API LEGACY CONSOLES IN BLACKBIRD STUDIO B AND D

BB A5 FEATURES THE SOUND OF THE API 212L PREAMP AND CHARACTERISTICS OF THREE COVETED EQ’S FROM THE CONSOLES KNOWN FOR COUNTLESS CHART-TOPPING RECORDS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 28, 2023) - KIT Plugins and Blackbird Studio are bringing the sound of an iconic API Legacy console to DAWs everywhere with the release of BB A5, the channel strip plug-in modeled after two highly-sought out consoles in Blackbird Studio B and D. The API Legacy consoles are known as some of the best-sounding consoles to be used in a commercial studio and for countless chart-topping records. Delivered with sonic precision, the BB A5 captures the tone of the 212L preamp and characteristics from three of the most coveted API EQ’s including the iconic three-band 550A, the four-band 550L and the proportional Q-based graphic equalizer 560L. Creators can now access the same sounds used on countless hit songs today starting with a limited-time introductory price of $150, by visiting https://kitplugins.com/products/bb-a5.

With careful consideration and a thorough analysis, KIT’s team collaborated closely with Blackbird Studio Owner John McBride to capture the essence of the API 212L saturation, and the nuances of the console’s EQ’s, analog hum and the character of the master buss.

"The API Legacy is a major part of Blackbird. It was important that the BB A5 capture the sound and vibe of the hardware as a whole, not just one of the channels. My first experience with the plug-in was shooting it out with the real thing and I was ecstatic with how close it was. The BB A5 replicates the feel of the desks in Studio B and D beautifully," said John McBride, Owner, Blackbird Studio.

"The BB A5 is the largest project we have taken on yet. It was paramount that we deliver a product that lives up to the sonic reputation of our other products and still capture the feel of the original hardware. My team and I worked tirelessly hand in hand with John and Blackbird for over a year to create this plug-in. I couldn’t be happier with the result as the A5 is already a mainstay in my mixing toolbox,” said Matthew Kleinman, Founder of KIT Plugins.

Already gaining popularity among music creators, producers and audio engineers are welcoming the meticulously crafted emulation lauding;

“The A5 is a very welcome addition to my own mixing. All 3 of the classic eq styles in one plug-in with easy access hi/lo pass filters is a big deal to me. Add the mic pre “weight” to that and you can’t go wrong.” 
- Joe Carrell, 11X GRAMMY-nominated Audio Engineer

“I immediately go to the kick and take away a little 500 and add a little 63. I’ve always loved the API Legacy console and this plugin replicates it beautifully. It sounds like I’m in D!”
- Steve Marcantonio, GRAMMY-winning Producer and Recording Engineer

“It’s absolutely gorgeous sounding. The first plugin, in my opinion, to nail the proper API sound.” 
-Joseph J. Chudyk, Multi-Platinum Mixer (IDK, Kane Brown, The Band CAMINO)

The BB A5 plug-in will also be added to KIT’s Blackbird Studio Bundle which includes the 7-band BB Mo-Q (used in Martina McBride’s vocal chain), the award-winning BB N105 channel strip plug-in and the BB N73 their recently released 1073 emulation. The collection is available today for a limited-time introductory price of $275, here: https://kitplugins.com/products/blackbird-bundle.

BB A5 Key Features: 

212L Preamp

• Turn up the 212L preamp to add slight compression and harmonic content to your sound, including auto gain control.

• -20 dB Pad (before preamp)

• Polarity switch inverts the signal 180 degrees to fix phase issues.

• A set of high and low pass filters (20 Hz - 600 Hz HPF & 300 Hz - 20 kHz LPF)

Three Separate API EQ’s From the Legacy Consoles

• 550A (55A) - The Iconic 3-band EQ from API that uses 2520 op-amps and includes a filter switch, applying a high and low pass filter set.
  

  • High Band: +/-12 dB at the following frequencies 2.5 kHz, 5 kHz, 7 kHz, 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15 kHz, 20 kHz *With shelf/bell toggle

  • Mid Band: +/-12 dB at the following frequencies 200 Hz, 400 Hz, 600 Hz, 800 Hz, 1.5 kHz, 3 kHz, 5 kHz

  • Low Band: +/-12 dB at the following frequencies 30 Hz, 40 Hz, 50 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz, 300 Hz, 400 Hz *With bell/shelf toggle

  • Stepped EQ Toggle: Users can choose between the standard API stepped EQ gain values or continuous gain allowing more control over the curve of the EQ.
    

• 550L (55L) - A 4-band integrated circuit EQ, designed primarily for large format consoles and based on the 550B except with 2510 op-amps and different center frequencies.
  

  • High Band: +/-12 dB at the following frequencies 2.5 kHz, 5 kHz, 7 kHz, 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15 kHz, 20 kHz *With shelf/bell toggle

  • HMF Band: +/-12 dB at the following frequencies 800 Hz, 1.5 kHz, 3 kHz, 5 kHz, 8 kHz, 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz

  • LMF Band: +/-12 dB at the following frequencies 75 Hz, 150 Hz, 180 Hz, 240 Hz, 500 Hz, 700 Hz, 1 kHz

  • Low Band: +/-12 dB at the following frequencies 30 Hz, 40 Hz, 50 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz, 300 Hz, 400 Hz *With bell/shelf toggle

  • Stepped EQ Toggle: Users can choose between the standard API stepped EQ gain values or continuous gain allowing more control over the curve of the EQ.

• 560L (56L) - A proportional Q-based graphic equalizer that boosts and cuts set frequencies (+/-) 12 dB) with a narrowed bandwidth as the gain is adjusted.

  • Graphic EQ Controls: +/-12 dB at the following frequencies 31 Hz, 63 Hz, 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 8 kHz, 16 kHz

• Fader (-96 dB to +10 dB of gain before the master buss)

Master Section

• Analog Hum toggle with 3 levels of effect and a hum link to control the hum of all your A5 instances, adding a minor 60 Hz cycle replicating the sound of using real analog gear.
  

• Master Buss designed to replicate the unique tone and effect of an API master buss amp, the master section on the BB A5 is inspired by the master channel from Blackbird's API Legacy console. Bring your tracks to life with subtle compression and saturation. Located after the big fader in the signal chain, you can drive into the master section to achieve the desired effect and use the output trim to compensate.
  

The BB A5 Plugin runs on MAC and PC, supports mono and stereo, and is compatible with all major DAWs that support the following formats (64-bit only); VST3 (Steinberg Virtual Studio Technology 3), AU (macOS Audio Unit), and AAX (Avid Audio Extension). View the full comprehensive overview here: https://kitplugins.com/products/bb-a5.

About KIT Plugins
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. Most recently recognized by Mix as one of the “Top 23 Companies to Watch in 2023,” KIT Plugins aims to bring the best “real-world” recreations of rare analog gear. Their famous BB N105 V2 plug-in was the first-ever channel strip emulation of the rare analog console in Blackbird Studio A, where musicians from Taylor Swift to Beck, and Dolly Parton have recorded. Their recently released BB Mo-Q recreates one of the original Motown EQs used on legendary tracks from “Let’s Get It On” (Marvin Gaye), “Papa Was A Rollin' Stone” (The Temptations) and “Dancing In The Street” (Martha and The Vandellas). Revolutionizing the way artists and producers create music, KIT has also released the Blackbird High Gain Profile Pack for Kemper featured by Guitar.com and SonicScoop along with the beloved CORE Series, their SMASH dynamics plugin and the Burier Saturation plugin. 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/.

About Blackbird Studio
Blackbird Studio is Nashville’s premier recording studio, where the legends make records. Founded by sound engineer John McBride in 2002, Blackbird is renowned for its production facilities and for its unparalleled collection of vintage and modern recording equipment. The Blackbird complex now includes nine studios and The Blackbird Academy, a post-secondary audio engineering school. For more information, 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.

MIKE RYAN’S SINGLE “LOSER” IS TOP 10 AT RADIO

MIKE RYAN’S SINGLE “LOSER” IS TOP 10 AT RADIO

SINGER-SONGWRITER’S NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR SINGLE “LOSER”
WILL START SPINNING ON CMT MUSIC THIS WEEK

Mike Performs at Nashville’s Whiskey Jam Prior to Joining
Jordan Davis For Select Tour Stops This Fall

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 22, 2023) - Singer-songwriter Mike Ryan’s single “Loser” continues its ascend at Country and Texas radio climbing into the Top 10 on CDX True Indie and Texas Regional Radio charts. Country Now named the single in their lineup of Songs You Need to Hear, Whiskey Riff said the song is “the perfect choice - get ready for summer nights drivin’ down backroads with the windows down” and Raised Rowdy shared, “the twists in these lines are so good… you don’t know what it feels like to be a loser until you LOSE HER.” Mike recently premiered the music video to fans via YouTube (HERE). The music video was directed by Natalie Rhea and filmed at De Nada Cantina and the Barton Creek Greenbelt in Austin, Texas. 

This week, CMT MUSIC will add the “Loser” music video to their 24-hour music channel. Fans are encouraged to vote for the music video to be included in CMT’s 12-pack countdown, a weekly, fan-voted show that airs on CMT MUSIC and premieres every Friday evening. Fans can cast their votes here: https://www.cmt.com/topic/12-pack-countdown. 

“Loser” is included on Mike’s recently released album Longcut, which was named “some of the best songwriting in Country music” (American Songwriter) and “well-positioned to provide hit after hit” (Roughstock). Produced by Bart Butler and Ryan Gore, the album marks a decade of Mike building his career independently as a singer-songwriter with songs that have garnered over 320 million streams.

Collaborating with major label artists including Brad Paisley and Brandy Clark, Mike’s craft earned him a Top 20 hit as a co-writer on Brad Paisley’s “Last Time For Everything” and Paisley reciprocated with a shredding guitar solo on Mike’s previously released song “The Rewrite.”  Mike’s new album Longcut includes songs co-written by him and a roster of hit-making writers including Hillary Lindsey, Phil Vassar, Josh Thompson, Brandy Clark and more. 

The Billboard Top 40 artist has toured relentlessly, opening for some of the biggest names in the business, including Miranda Lambert, Hardy and Morgan Wallen, in addition to selling out his own headlining gigs. At times, even selling more tickets than major label acts with top ten singles. Mike performed his first-ever stadium show at Globe Life Field with Wallen, marking the venue’s fastest sellout.

Last week, Mike performed at Nashville’s Whiskey Jam prior to kicking off select tour dates with Jordan Davis this fall. For a full list of tour dates and more information, visit  https://mikeryanband.com/. 

ONOLEIGH RELEASES SINGLE "WHY CAN'T WE DANCE"

ONOLEIGH CELEBRATES NEW SINGLE “WHY CAN’T WE DANCE” WITH A RELEASE PARTY AT VIRGIN HOTELS NASHVILLE COMMONS CLUB

CELEBMIX PREMIERED THE ROARING DANCE FLOOR ANTHEM AHEAD OF ITS OFFICIAL RELEASE (HERE)

"This song stands as a testament to her artistry and creative brilliance, showcasing her evolution as an artist who fearlessly explores new perspectives in her music. ” - CelebMix

“..one of the most refreshing voices in contemporary music.” - Guitar Girl Magazine

Nashville, TN (August 18, 2023) - Singer-songwriter Onoleigh is celebrating the release of her new single “Why Can’t We Dance” with a special release party at Virgin Hotels Nashville Common Club tonight. Available today, her new single “Why Can’t We Dance” is a roaring dance-floor anthem about embracing an all-out good time over wanting to be in love. CelebMix premiered the song ahead of its official release, lauding “‘Why Can’t We Dance’ exudes pure musical euphoria. It captures the exhilaration of embracing a feel-good mindset and immersing oneself in the joyful present, unburdened by the weight of future romantic expectations."” Read more here: https://celebmix.com/premiere-onoleigh-releases-feel-good-summer-anthem-why-cant-we-dance/.

Onoleigh will kick off her full-band show tonight at Virgin Hotels Nashville Common Club (1 Music Square W, Nashville) at 7 PM CST. “Why Can’t We Dance” is available at digital retailers everywhere here: https://geni.us/whycantwedance

Of the new single, Onoleigh shared “So many songs revolve around the concept of someone completing you. When we wrote this song, it was important to me to share a different perspective, one where you’re able to just go out and have a great time." 

The summer anthem lauded as “more than just a song; and a  celebration of life’s simple pleasures” (Guitar Girl Magazine),  “Why Can’t We Dance” was featured by Guitar Girl Magazine and Essentially Pop. “Why Can’t We Dance” is the follow-up to Onoleigh’s previously released songs “Beautifully Broken” co-written with Brandon Hood, and “Make It Hurt,” the latter written by Maren Morris, Rhett Akins, and Chris DeStefano. 

The rising singer-songwriter was raised in Mahomet, IL, and made the move to Nashville to pursue her career in music. Since her debut single “Ghost Stories,” which garnered over 20,000 streams across platforms in less than a month, her songs have been featured by CMT, Music Row, Taste Of Country, and more. Most recently, her song “Sunshine & Lemonade” co-written with John Oates, was included in the soundtrack for the movie “Gringa,” which was released earlier this year. 

Onoleigh has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry including co-writing songs with John Oates (Hall & Oates), Nathan Chapman (Taylor Swift), and working with Producer Brandon Hood (Sam Hunt and Rascal Flatts).

Onoleigh is slated to perform at the CMA Theatre with John Oates (Hall & Oates) on Sept. 6th and will share the stage with Chris Janson later this month. For more information, visit https://www.onoleigh.com/.

MIKE RYAN TO PREMIERE “LOSER” MUSIC VIDEO WITH LIVE Q&A VIA FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE TODAY

MIKE RYAN TO PREMIERE “LOSER” MUSIC VIDEO WITH
LIVE Q&A VIA FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE TODAY

This Week ‘Loser’ Breaks Into Single Digits at Radio Coming In at No. 9 On CDX True Indie, Enters the Top 15 on Texas Music Charts and Makes Its Official Debut On Music Row Charts

Mike Ryan To Perform at Nashville’s EXIT/IN Prior To Kicking Off Select Tour Stops with Jordan Davis this August

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 8, 2023) - Singer-songwriter Mike Ryan will premiere the music video for his radio single “Loser” with a live Q&A via Facebook and YouTube today. “Loser” is from Mike’s recently released album Longcut, named as ‘some of the best songwriting in Country music’ (American Songwriter). Directed by Natalie Rhea, the music video was filmed at De Nada Cantina and the Barton Creek Greenbelt in Austin, Texas and shows the roller coaster of emotions that come with a relationship - joy, happiness, fear, loneliness, and anger - all while keeping viewers guessing - do they stay together or break up in the end?

MIKE RYAN VIDEO PREMIERE
TUNE-IN DETAILS

100.3 The Bull’s (KILT/Houston) Nick Russo will host the live Q&A session with Mike, kicking off today at 2:45 PM CST on Mike’s Facebook (HERE) and YouTube (HERE) channels.

Following the Q&A, the official “Loser” music video will be revealed on YouTube at
3 PM CST here: 
https://mikeryan.live/Loser-Premiere

Surpassing 320 million career streams, Mike’s album Longcut continues to capture listeners, breaking into single digits at radio. “Loser” is currently No. 9 on the CDX True Indie Country chart, Top 15 at Texas radio, and just last week, the song made its’ official debut on the Music Row charts. “Loser” was included in Country Now’s Songs to Hear, playlisted on the Nashville Noise July 2023 Playlist (#1), and featured by Country Insider. Building momentum with a groundswell of support at radio, programmers are lauding the new single; 

“We just played “Loser” on air, which is another top shelf piece of work from Mike Ryan. Lyrically, vocally and the production are ALL right on!”— KILT/Houston, TX

”I LOVE the new Mike Ryan record "Loser", great lyrics, great production, just a damn good song! I'm adding it this week!” —  WGLR/Platteville, WI

"Wow! Mike Ryan’s “Loser” hits you in the face with the perfect summer power ballad! It’s an ADD! Crank it up or you might just lose her..."— KITX/Hugo, OK

“Simply put, Mike Ryan’s Loser is GOOD STUFF! This song is a hit just waiting to be heard! We’re adding now!”—  KRRV/Alexandria, LA

“This tune ‘Loser’ by Mike Ryan is killer!”— WDGG/Huntington, WV

As a songwriter known for talent that has led to collaborations with major label acts such as Brad Paisley and Brandy Clark, “Country music’s independent phenom’s” (Taste Of Country) impressive catalog of songs have garnered critical acclaim. Glide Magazine shared, “Ryan continues to lean into storytelling on these new songs, bringing in an added warmth and texture through detail.” Country Music People added, “Mike Ryan ups his game…” and Raised Rowdy shared, "Longcut is about to launch Mike Ryan into another stratosphere.”

The Billboard Top 40 artist has toured relentlessly, opening for some of the biggest names in the business, including Miranda Lambert, Hardy and Morgan Wallen, in addition to selling out his own headlining gigs. At times, even selling more tickets than major label acts with top ten singles. He recently performed his first-ever stadium show at Globe Life Field with Wallen, marking the venue’s fastest sellout.

Mike is currently on tour and will perform at Nashville’s EXIT/IN on Thursday, August 17th prior to joining Jordan Davis for select stops, kicking off this month. For tickets and more information, visit https://mikeryanband.com/.

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ONOLEIGH ANNOUNCES SINGLE “WHY CAN’T WE DANCE” OUT AUGUST 18TH

SINGER-SONGWRITER ONOLEIGH ANNOUNCES SINGLE “WHY CAN’T WE DANCE”
SET FOR RELEASE ON AUGUST 18TH

“Onoleigh is a born performer…her connection with her audience is genuine, soulful, and authentic. Then there’s that knock your socks off, big-time voice of hers that she delivers with emotional energy and range. She’s got it all.” - John Oates of Hall & Oates.

“Working with Onoleigh has been amazing, she’s continually honing her craft between the writing and delivery of her songs, and I’m excited for the world to hear.” - David Dorn, Producer

“Onoleigh’s voice is something all its own... I heard something so unique, but still familiar the very first time I heard her sing.” - Brandon Hood, Producer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 21, 2023) - Singer-songwriter Onoleigh is announcing new single “Why Can’t We Dance,” set for release on August 18th. “Why Can’t We Dance” was co-written by Onoleigh and Jonathan Wyndham, and produced by 4X ACM Award nominee David Dorn. The fierce, up-tempo song is a roaring dance-floor anthem about embracing the rush of a feel-good time over wanting to be in love. “Why Can’t We Dance” follows Onoleigh’s previously-released songs “Beautifully Broken” co-written with Brandon Hood, and “Make It Hurt,” the latter written by Maren Morris, Rhett Akins and Chris DeStefano.

Pre-save “Why Can’t We Dance,” here: https://onerpm.link/WhyCantWeDance

“So many songs revolve around the concept of someone completing you, so when we wrote this song, it was important to me to share a different perspective, one where you’re able to go out and have a great time without any long term expectations for love,” said Onoleigh.

Onoleigh teased her new single “Why Can’t We Dance” on Instagram earlier today (HERE), adding, “It’s a summer anthem about not wanting to be in love. We have some amazing elements that come with this song including a music video that we’re shooting this week.”

Onoleigh has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music including co-writing songs with John Oates (Hall & Oates), Nathan Chapman (Taylor Swift) and working with Producer Brandon Hood (Sam Hunt, Rascal Flatts, Hannah Dasher). 

With a remarkable ability to harness compassion and empathy as a result of her previous experience in social work as a guidance counselor, Onoleigh’s songwriting has reached listeners on a powerful personal level with songs that are relatable and lean into what others are feeling. Since her debut release “Ghost Stories,” which garnered over 20,000 streams across platforms in less than a month, her songs have been featured by CMT, Music Row, Taste Of Country, and more. Most recently, her song “Sunshine & Lemonade” co-written with Oates, was included in the soundtrack for the movie “Gringa,” which was released earlier this year. 

The rising singer-songwriter was raised in Mahomet, IL and made the move to Nashville to pursue her career in music. She frequently performs in notable venues including The Bluebird Cafe, Ole Red, the Bobby Hotel, and she has a standing residency at the Virgin Hotel. Onoleigh has opened for artists including Jordan Davis, Tyler Rich, Joe Nichols, Rodney Atkins, and she is set to share the stage with Chris Janson this summer. For more information, visit https://www.onoleigh.com/.

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THE GRAND OLE OPRY SHARES A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT MIKE RYAN’S DEBUT WITH “MY OPRY DEBUT” SERIES TODAY, WATCH (HERE)

MIKE RYAN’S RADIO SINGLE “LOSER” HITS TOP 20 NATIONALLY ON CDX TRACtion TRUE INDIE COUNTRY AND IS THE MOST ADDED ON CDX TRACTion TEXAS CHARTS

MIKE TO JOIN JORDAN DAVIS’ DAMN GOOD TIME TOUR FOR SELECT STOPS
KICKING OFF IN AUGUST

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 13, 2023) - Country music singer-songwriter Mike Ryan stepped into the legendary Opry circle, making his debut in Nov. Today, the Grand Ole Opry is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the singer-songwriter’s special moment as part of their “My Opry Debut” series. View the segment, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evCDhupL4p8 

Mike first learned of his invitation to debut at the Opry when his two sons Myles and MJ surprised him. Country Now shared the special moment and People.com revealed more behind-the-scenes photos of Mike’s Opry debut (HERE). 

Mike made his Opry debut following the release of his critically-acclaimed album Longcut, co-produced by Bart Butler and Ryan Gore. Named as “some of the best songwriting in Country music” (American Songwriter) and “well-positioned to provide hit after hit” (Roughstock), Mike’s current radio single “Loser,” off the album, is Top 20-and-climbing nationally on CDX TRACTion True Indie Country and CDX TRACtion Texas Charts, marking the latter as the most added and with the largest spin increase the week of release. Quickly building momentum, “Loser” is already garnering praise from programmers; 

“We just played “Loser” on air, which is another top shelf piece of work from Mike Ryan. Lyrically, vocally and the production are ALL right on!”— KILT/Houston, TX

”I LOVE the new Mike Ryan record "Loser", great lyrics, great production, just a damn good song! I'm adding it this week!”—  WGLR/Platteville, WI

"Wow! Mike Ryan’s “Loser” hits you in the face with the perfect summer power ballad! It’s an ADD! Crank it up or you might just lose her..."— KITX/Hugo, OK

“Simply put, Mike Ryan’s Loser is GOOD STUFF! This song is a hit just waiting to be heard! We’re adding now!”—  KRRV/Alexandria, LA

“This tune ‘Loser’ by Mike Ryan is killer!”— WDGG/Huntington, WV

Listen to “Loser” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuSKYuicMSc

As a songwriter known for talent that has led to collaborations with major label acts such as Brad Paisley and Brandy Clark, “Country music’s independent phenom’s” (Taste Of Country) impressive catalog of songs have garnered over 320 million career streams. Glide Magazine shared, “Ryan continues to lean into storytelling on these new songs, bringing in an added warmth and texture through detail.” Country Music People added, “Mike Ryan ups his game…” and Raised Rowdy said, "Longcut is about to launch Mike Ryan into another stratosphere.”

The rising singer-songwriter and road warrior is currently touring and has opened for some of the biggest names in the business, including Miranda Lambert, Hardy and Morgan Wallen, in addition to selling out his own headlining gigs. At times, even selling more tickets than major label acts with top ten singles. He recently performed his first-ever stadium show at Globe Life Field with Wallen, marking the venue’s fastest sellout and will join Jordan Davis’ Damn Good Time Tour, for select tour dates kicking off this August. For a full list of tour dates and more information, visit https://mikeryanband.com.

COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER-SONGWRITER MIKE RYAN ANNOUNCES RADIO SINGLE “LOSER”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER-SONGWRITER MIKE RYAN ANNOUNCES RADIO SINGLE “LOSER”

“LOSER” IS FROM MIKE’S HIGHLY-ACCLAIMED ALBUM LONGCUT

MIKE WILL JOIN JORDAN DAVIS’ DAMN GOOD TIME TOUR
FOR SELECT STOPS KICKING OFF IN AUGUST

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 26, 2023) - Country music singer-songwriter Mike Ryan is announcing his new radio single “Loser,” going for adds today. “Loser” is from Mike’s highly-acclaimed, fourth studio album Longcut, produced by Bart Butler and Ryan Gore. Known for his gift as a songwriter and talent that has led to collaborations with major label acts such as Brad Paisley and Brandy Clark, Mike’s impressive catalog of songs have garnered over 320 million career streams. Mike’s new album Longcut includes a collection of songs that he co-wrote and a handful of others penned by some of Country music's most well-known songwriters.

New single “Loser” was co-written by Hillary Lindsey, Gordie Sampson and Colin Elmore, and is already one of the most-streamed songs off his newly released album Longcut, which has been hailed as; 

“...some of the best songwriting in Country music…” - American Songwriter

“...well-positioned to provide hit after hit…” - Roughstock

 "Longcut is about to launch Mike Ryan into another stratosphere." - Raised Rowdy

"...songs that emotionally and sonically pack a punch, and come out fighting their way to the top." -American Songwriter

With “Loser,” Mike tapped a song that he fell in love with after hearing the demo sharing, “When I heard Hillary Lindsey singing this song, her voice was just absolutely amazing! I was captivated. It was a different kind of feel and a different direction than I’ve gone before in songs, so I wanted to take a chance on it, because it was really interesting to me. It’s a strong lyrically-driven song and I fell in love with the melody instantly.” 

Listen to “Loser” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuSKYuicMSc

Mike recently fulfilled a career milestone with his official Opry debut this past November. Marking another major milestone, Mike debuted at Globe Life Field, performing his first-ever stadium show with Morgan Wallen this past fall. The concert made history as the venue's fastest sellout after nearly all tickets for the show sold out during presale.

Mike has opened for some of the biggest names in the business, including Miranda Lambert, Hardy and Wallen, in addition to selling out his own headlining gigs. At times, even selling more tickets than major label acts with top ten singles. He is currently touring and will join Jordan Davis’ Damn Good Time Tour, for select tour dates kicking off this August. 

As a formidable force in Country music, the Billboard Top 40 independent artist has toured relentlessly, amassing a loyal legion of fans and regularly releasing new music. Mike was named a Rolling Stone Artist You Need to Know, Pandora Artist to Watch and three of his songs have previously debuted at SiriusXM’s ‘The Highway.’ 

Rolling Stone lauded his songs as “radio-ready hits that transcend the Lonestar state,” and the San Antonio native has not only landed NINE #1 songs atop of the Texas music charts, but his previously-released Blink You’ll Miss It landed at #15 on the Billboard Heetseekers Albums chart. For a full list of tour dates and more information, visit https://mikeryanband.com.

KINSEY ROSE NEW SINGLE “SPEED OF A BROKEN HEART” OUT NOW

KINSEY ROSE NEW SINGLE “SPEED OF A BROKEN HEART” OUT NOW

Country Music Singer-Songwriter Reaches New Heights With A Special Performance of Her Single Live From The Swiss Alps

“Speed Of A Broken Heart” Featured by American Songwriter, Guitar Girl, CMT’s Playlist and more

"Ear-grabbing from the first notes, the single is set to be an anthem to the broken-hearted everywhere."- American Songwriter

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 17, 2023) - Kinsey Rose’s newly released single “Speed Of A Broken Heart” is officially out now. The rising Country music singer-songwriter teamed up with songwriters Chris Roberts and Grammy-winning Marcus Hummon (The Chicks, Sara Evans, Rascal Flatts) to write her most personal song to date about ending a long-term relationship. American Songwriter exclusively premiered the single ahead of release lauding, "Ear-grabbing from the first notes, the single is set to be an anthem to the broken-hearted everywhere." Already, the song has been featured by American Songwriter, Taste of Country, Guitar Girl Magazine, Celeb Secret’s New Music Friday, CMT’s Playlist and more.

“Speed Of A Broken Heart” is available at digital retailers everywhere, listen here: https://lnk.to/HfNv6G2a

Reaching new heights, the singer-songwriter with over half a million streams on Spotify and more than 100,000 engagements on TikTok recently returned from an international tour where she played her new single live from the Swiss Alps. View the solo-acoustic performance, here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/888481372234002.

“Speed Of A Broken Heart” follows Kinsey’s appearance on Season 21 of NBC’s “The Voice,” where she made history as the only contestant to have all four coaches want to keep her.

Prior to her appearance on NBC’s “The Voice,” the Nashville-based songwriter spent over a decade relentlessly building her career independently, making a name for herself in some of Music City’s most iconic venues on Lower Broad, eventually signing to New Day Records as part of the award-winning and Grammy-nominated Gospel group HighRoad. She also released two full-length Country music albums independently including Honky Tonk Treasures (2021) and Fairweather Love (2015) feat. Vince Gill in addition to multiple EP’s and singles, and being featured on Travis Mobley’s (Grammy-winning band Shenandoah) single “Save Me.”

Continuing to captivate audiences with her wide-ranging resonant twang and timeless classic country sound, Kinsey has toured throughout the U.S. and in Europe, performing with The Time Jumpers, Darius Rucker and Vince Gill. She has opened for Craig Morgan, Colt Ford, and Mark Chesnutt, and will be setting abroad again for shows this summer as part of the Nashville Nights tour.

The Louisville, KY native’s musical journey started at ten years old when she came across an old piano in the basement of her parents’ house. She quickly discovered a love for songwriting and playing multiple instruments including the guitar and viola, and started writing songs and recording them on a four-track Tascam cassette recorder. She regularly spent time on her grandparents farm in Elizabethtown, where she soaked up listening to Classic Oldies radio stations, and picked up vinyls recorded by some of her biggest musical influences including; Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, Elvis, Loretta Lynn, Tom Petty, Vince Gill and The Chicks. By fifteen years old, the talented singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist began touring with a Christian band, performing at Mega Churches across the country. Continuing to pursue her career in music, she built a loyal following of fans performing shows while attending Northern Kentucky University. She made her first visit to Nashville at 18 years old, and moved to Music City right after graduation. She regularly performs at Bridgestone Arena during the NHL Predators games and has performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” for the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Follow Kinsey Rose:
TikTok / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / YouTube

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KINSEY ROSE PREMIERES NEW SINGLE “SPEED OF A BROKEN HEART” WITH AMERICAN SONGWRITER AHEAD OF FRIDAY RELEASE (4/14)

KINSEY ROSE PREMIERES NEW SINGLE “SPEED OF A BROKEN HEART” WITH AMERICAN SONGWRITER AHEAD OF FRIDAY RELEASE (4/14)

The Rising Country Music Singer-Songwriter Teamed Up With Grammy-winning Marcus Hummon and Chris Roberts to Write Her Most Personal Song To Date

Pre-save “Speed Of A Broken Heart” (Here)

“Ear-grabbing from the first notes, the single is set to be an anthem to the broken-hearted everywhere.” - American Songwriter

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 12, 2023) - Kinsey Rose is premiering her new single “Speed Of A Broken Heart” with American Songwriter, exclusively today, ahead of the song’s official release on Friday (4/14). The rising Country music singer-songwriter teamed up with songwriter Chris Roberts and Grammy-winning Marcus Hummon to write her most personal song to date. Of the new song, American Songwriter lauded,“Ear-grabbing from the first notes, the single is set to be an anthem to the broken-hearted everywhere.” Listen to the track via American Songwriter today, here: https://americansongwriter.com/exclusive-premiere-kinsey-rose-drops-twanged-up-anthem-speed-of-a-broken-heart/

Pre-save “Speed Of A Broken Heart”(HERE).

“Speed Of A Broken Heart” was written while Kinsey was ending a long-term relationship. In her interview with American Songwriter, she shared, “I hope this song can be helpful to others experiencing heartache and can help inspire them to have the courage to move forward. It's okay to grieve, be mad, sad, but don't let it stop you from moving on.”

“Speed Of A Broken Heart” follows Kinsey’s appearance on Season 21 of NBC’s “The Voice,” where she made history as the only contestant to have all four coaches want to keep her.

The singer-songwriter with over half a million streams on Spotify and more than 100,000 engagements on TikTok recently returned from an international headlining tour in support of her new single. Kinsey will be setting abroad again this summer as part of the Nashville Nights tour.

Prior to her appearance on NBC’s “The Voice,” the Nashville-based songwriter spent over a decade relentlessly building her career independently, making a name for herself in some of Music City’s most iconic venues on Lower Broad, eventually signing to New Day Records as part of the award-winning and Grammy-nominated Gospel group HighRoad. She also released two full-length Country music albums independently including Honky Tonk Treasures (2021) and Fairweather Love (2015) feat. Vince Gill in addition to multiple EP’s and singles, and being featured on Travis Mobley’s (Grammy-winning band Shenandoah) single “Save Me.”

She continues to captivate audiences with her wide-ranging resonant twang and timeless classic country sound, and has been featured by Entertainment Tonight, Wide Open Country, Taste Of Country, Music Mayhem and more. She’s toured throughout the U.S. and in Europe, and has performed with The Time Jumpers, Darius Rucker and Vince Gill, and has opened for Craig Morgan, Colt Ford, and Mark Chesnutt.

The Louisville, KY native’s musical journey started at ten years old when she came across an old piano in the basement of her parents’ house. She quickly discovered a love for songwriting and playing multiple instruments including the guitar and viola, and started writing songs and recording them on a four-track Tascam cassette recorder. She regularly spent time on her grandparents farm in Elizabethtown, where she soaked up listening to Classic Oldies radio stations, and picked up vinyls recorded by some of her biggest musical influences including; Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, Elvis, Loretta Lynn, Tom Petty, Vince Gill and The Chicks. By fifteen years old, the talented singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist began touring with a Christian band, and performing at Mega Churches across the country. Continuing to pursue her career in music, she built a loyal following of fans performing shows while attending Northern Kentucky University. She made her first visit to Nashville at 18 years old, and moved to Music City right after graduation. She regularly performs at Bridgestone Arena during the NHL Predators games and has performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” for the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Follow Kinsey Rose:

TikTok / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / YouTube

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KINSEY ROSE ANNOUNCES SINGLE “SPEED OF A BROKEN HEART” SET FOR RELEASE ON APRIL 14TH

COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER-SONGWRITER KINSEY ROSE ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE “SPEED OF A BROKEN HEART” SET FOR RELEASE ON APRIL 14TH

New Track Co-Written By Kinsey, Grammy-winning Songwriter Marcus Hummon and Chris Roberts

Singer-Songwriter With Over Half A Million Streams On Spotify Kicked Off International Tour Dates With Stops In Switzerland, Denmark and Norway Earlier This Week

“Speed Of A Broken Heart” Pre-Order Is Available Now

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 24, 2023) - Country music singer-songwriter Kinsey Rose is announcing her new single “Speed Of A Broken Heart,” set for release on April 14. “Speed Of a Broken Heart” was co-written by Kinsey, Chris Roberts and Grammy-winning Songwriter Marcus Hummon, known for multiple hits recorded by The Chicks, Rascal Flatts, Sara Evans and more. “Speed Of A Broken Heart” follows Kinsey’s appearance on Season 21 of NBC’s “The Voice,” where she made history as the only contestant to have all four coaches want to keep her with Kelly Clarkson saying, “you’re the kind of country singer that I love” and Blake Shelton recalling, “you have so much character in your voice.”

Guitar Girl Magazine exclusively revealed the cover artwork and announced the pre-order, available here: https://lnk.to/HfNv6G2a.

As Kinsey’s most personal song to date she shared, “I wrote this song while ending a long-term relationship, it was very difficult. Breakups are never fun, but I learned that they can help you grow and move on. I wanted to put a positive spin on the song, but also keep it real. When I took this experience to the writing room with Marcus and Chris, they were so supportive during the writing process, and the song was written in a matter of just a few hours. They really allowed me to be authentic to myself. They’re great collaborators and friends, and we write together often, so I’m always excited to see what’s going to come next.”

Kinsey teased the new single to fans ahead of the announcement on Instagram (HERE).

The singer-songwriter with over half a million streams on Spotify and more than 100,000 engagements on TikTok kicked off international tour dates in support of her new single with stops in Switzerland, Denmark and Norway earlier this week. She will set out abroad again as part of the Nashville Nights Tour this summer (full list of tour dates to be announced).

Prior to her appearance on NBC’s “The Voice,” the Nashville-based songwriter spent over a decade relentlessly building her career independently, making a name for herself in some of Music City’s most iconic venues on Lower Broad, eventually signing to New Day Records as part of the award-winning and Grammy-nominated Gospel group HighRoad. She also released two full-length Country music albums independently including Honky Tonk Treasures (2021) and  Fairweather Love (2015) feat. Vince Gill in addition to multiple EP’s and singles, and being featured on Travis Mobley’s (Grammy-winning band Shenandoah) single “Save Me.”

She continues to captivate audiences with her wide-ranging resonant twang and timeless classic country sound, and has been featured by Entertainment Tonight, Wide Open Country, Taste Of Country, Music Mayhem and more. She’s toured throughout the U.S. and in Europe, and has performed with The Time Jumpers, Darius Rucker and Vince Gill, and has opened for Craig Morgan, Colt Ford, and Mark Chesnutt.

The Louisville, KY native’s musical journey started at ten years old when she came across an old piano in the basement of her parents’ house. She quickly discovered a love for songwriting and playing multiple instruments including the guitar and viola, and started writing songs and recording them on a four-track Tascam cassette recorder. She regularly spent time on her grandparents farm in Elizabethtown, where she soaked up listening to Classic Oldies radio stations, and picked up vinyls recorded by some of her biggest musical influences including; Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, Elvis, Loretta Lynn, Tom Petty, Vince Gill and The Chicks. By fifteen years old, the talented singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist began touring with a Christian band, and performing at Mega Churches across the country. Continuing to pursue her career in music, she built a loyal following of fans performing shows while attending Northern Kentucky University. She made her first visit to Nashville at 18 years old, and moved to Music City right after graduation. She regularly performs at Bridgestone Arena during the NHL Predators games and has performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” for the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Follow Kinsey Rose:

TikTok / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / YouTube

KIT PLUGINS RELEASES BB N73, THE FIRST 1073 EMULATION FROM BLACKBIRD STUDIO

KIT PLUGINS RELEASES BB N73, THE FIRST 1073 EMULATION FROM WORLD-RENOWNED BLACKBIRD STUDIO

MUSICTECH HAS THE FIRST LOOK (HERE)

KIT PLUGINS FEATURED IN FORBES (HERE) AND NAMED IN MIX MAGAZINE’S 2023 LIST OF PRO AUDIO COMPANIES TO WATCH (HERE)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 8, 2023) - KIT Plugins and legendary Blackbird Studio are releasing BB N73, the first-ever 1073 emulation from the world-renowned studio based in Nashville, Tenn. KIT’s BB N73 is designed to sound and function just like the hardware in use at Blackbird Studio, offering one of the only real-world emulations that includes a separate controllable masterbus, inspired by the master channel from Blackbird’s 8058 console and built to sound and feel like the 1073 master buss amp. MusicTech shared the exclusive first look lauding, “This new emulation is thorough in its creation, combining characteristics taken from no fewer than twelve different 1073s housed at Blackbird, even down to the electrical noise they make.” Read more (HERE).

KIT’s BB N73 follows their award-winning BB N105 and BB Mo-Q. BB N73 is available now for a limited-time introductory price of $75, by visiting, https://kitplugins.com/products/bb-n73. Users that purchased the BB N105 V1 will receive BB N73 free for a year.

The 1073 is one of the most iconic channels in recorded music history and has played a critical role in shaping music’s sound since the 1970s. Popularized for its identifiable analog character and simple eloquent controls, the 1073 is known for its’ fat, warm, colorful tones, and has been used to create some of the greatest chart-topping albums by some of the most-well known artists in history.

Featured by Forbes (HERE) and named in Mix Magazine’s list of pro audio companies to watch in 2023, KIT Plugins has helped countless producers, engineers and creatives enhance their sound with their “revolutionary new software” (American Songwriter).

For the BB N73, KIT’s team of engineers worked closely with Blackbird Studio Owner John McBride and the Blackbird team to capture the best characteristics from twelve vintage 1073 units, in use at Blackbird Studio and hand-selected by McBride. Incorporating McBride’s favorite characteristics, each 1073 was analyzed to ensure every audible detail was accounted for, capturing the essence of all of them, including everything from cables and modifications to age and irregularities.

“Building the BB N73 has been one of our biggest projects yet. With other entries in the space, it needed to be special. As a user of many different 1073 plug-ins, I always found the models to be more reminiscent of a brand new unit than a vintage one, and I wanted to fill that niche with Blackbird Studio. We analyzed every vintage 1073 at Blackbird Studio and selected twelve of the best units. John and I then selected our favorite aspects of each unit so our development team could build what we believe is the perfect vintage style 73 channel,” shared Matt Kleinman, Founder, KIT Plugins.

“Like many, I gravitated towards the 1073 early in my career, for its unique sound, saturation and tonal capabilities. The BB N73 brings everything I love about the original unit to life in your computer, from the legendary preamp and EQ to the iconic big red knob,” he added.

YouTube Influencer David Vignola (Home Recording Made Easy) revealed a full demonstration, view it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnFjSxAr8mE.

BB N73 KEY FEATURES

• Console frequency response accurately sampled from 10Hz to 96kHz.

• Input and output trim to provide additional gain staging.

• Master Buss: Emulates the vibe and mojo of pushing into a master buss of a console.

• Auto Gain: Enhances the usability, as you add gain on the mic pre, the fader level now adjusts the output automatically to maintain dB level.

• Continuous Gain optionally removes the notched movement of the mic pre

• Preamp Gain gives you more control of the gain level.

• Tooltip displays the exact amount (to the nearest tenth of a dB) of gain added or subtracted on each EQ band and mic preamp.

• Resizable GUI allows you to click and drag the bottom right corner to change the size of the plugin.

• Fader Color allows you to change the color of the fader between black, silver, red, blue, and teal.

• Oversampling allows you to adjust the sampling level from x2, x4, and x8 for higher definition or to relieve your CPU of intensive processing.

The BB N73 Plugin runs on MAC and PC, supports mono and stereo, and is compatible with all major DAWs that support the following formats; VST3 (Steinberg Virtual Studio Technology 3), AU (macOS Audio Unit), and AAX (Avid Audio Extension). View the full comprehensive overview here: https://kitplugins.com/products/bb-n73.

About KIT Plugins

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 analog console in Blackbird Studio A, where musicians from Taylor Swift to Beck, and Dolly Parton recorded and their recently released BB Mo-Q recreates one of the original Motown EQs used on 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). 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, their CORE Series, the widely received SMASH dynamics plugin and their Burier Saturation plugin. 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/.

About Blackbird Studio

Blackbird Studio is Nashville’s premier recording studio, where the legends make records. Founded by sound engineer John McBride in 2002, Blackbird is renowned for its production facilities and for its unparalleled collection of vintage and modern recording equipment. The Blackbird complex now includes nine studios and The Blackbird Academy, a post-secondary audio engineering school. For more information, 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.

KIT PLUGINS LAUNCHES MIXING COURSE IN COLLABORATION WITH 11X GRAMMY-NOMINATED AUDIO ENGINEER JOE CARRELL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

KIT PLUGINS LAUNCHES MIXING COURSE IN COLLABORATION WITH 11X GRAMMY-NOMINATED AUDIO ENGINEER JOE CARRELL

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 6th, 2022) - KIT Plugins, the creator-focused audio technology company based in Nashville, TN has launched a new mixing course with 11X Grammy-nominated Audio Engineer Joe Carrell. With over three hours of course content, Carrell breaks down his mixing methodology in 12 episodes, teaching step-by-step how to set up a session, mix with drums, add bass and guitars to a mix, create atmosphere with reverb and delay, treat the master buss and more. KIT’s “Learn To Mix With Joe Carrell” is Carrell’s first-ever in-depth, full-length training tutorial. The course is available now with special introductory pricing at $19.99 for a limited time, here: https://kitplugins.com/products/mix-course-with-joe-carrell.

The Grammy-nominated producer/mixing/recording engineer has been recognized as a force within the recording industry. With multiple Grammy nods, Dove award-winning songs and albums including 34 chart-topping #1’s, the Nashville-based powerhouse has worked on multiple projects with artists as diverse as the traditional country of George Jones to the indie rock of Them Dirty Roses all the way to Walt Disney Broadway shows.

"I want the viewers of this course to feel like they’re a friend hanging out in my studio talking shop, just loving what we do and improving our craft at the same time. Whether it’s an engineer just beginning or an industry veteran looking for new approaches, there is something here for everyone,” said Carrell.

This in-depth course will help creators vastly improve mixes using a variety of tools and techniques as Carrell walks through his methods step-by-step from raw files to final delivery to the artist. View a preview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjnH5u7pni0. The full episode breakdown is listed below.* For more information, visit https://kitplugins.com/products/mix-course-with-joe-carrell.

*KIT PLUGINS “LEARN TO MIX WITH JOE CARRELL”

Ep. 1 - Intro and Session Setup
Ep. 2 - First Listen and Multi-Buss Setup
Ep. 3 - Starting the Mix: Drums
Ep. 4 - Adding The Bass
Ep. 5 - Working With Guitars
Ep. 6 - Keys and Master Buss Treatment
Ep. 7 - Mixing Vocals 
Ep. 8 - Creating Atmosphere with Delay and Reverb
Ep. 9 - Volume Automation
Ep. 10 - Vocal FX
Ep. 11 - Vocal Automation
Ep 12. - Making Moments and Final Touches

About KIT Plugins
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 and their recently released BB Mo-Q recreates one of the original Motown EQs used on 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). 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, CORE Series, their widely received SMASH dynamics plugin and their Burier Saturation plugin. 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.

MIKE RYAN RELEASES NEW ALBUM LONGCUT TODAY

Critically-acclaimed Songwriter Marks A Decade Of Building His Career Independently With His Fourth Studio Album and Songs that have Garnered over 275 Million Streams

Mike Is Set To Debut at the Grand Ole Opry On Nov. 8th 

Longcut Featured by American Songwriter, Taste Of Country,
Country Music People, Glide and More

Nashville, Tenn- (Oct. 28, 2022) - Critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Mike Ryan is releasing his highly anticipated new album Longcut today. Longcut ushers in a new elevated sonic edge that signals growth and has Mike confidently embracing his musical sensibilities and expanding his depth and craft as both an artist and songwriter. Featured by American Songwriter, Taste of Country, Glide Magazine, and Country Music People, the Country music artist marks a decade of building his career independently with his fourth studio album and with songs that have garnered over 275 Million streams. Listen to Longcut here: https://lnk.to/y3WzUZC5

Fulfilling a longtime dream and career milestone, Mike is also set to make his Opry debut on Nov. 8th.

Over the course of his career, the Billboard Top 40 independent artist has toured relentlessly, amassing a loyal legion of fans, regularly releasing new music and performing over 150 shows annually. Mike was named a Rolling Stone Artist You Need to Know, Pandora Artist to Watch and three of his songs have previously debuted at SiriusXM’s ‘The Highway.’ Rolling Stone lauded his songs as “radio-ready hits that transcend the Lonestar state,” and the San Antonio native has not only landed NINE #1 songs atop of the Texas music charts, but his previously-released Blink You’ll Miss It landed at #15 on the Billboard Heetseekers Albums chart.

Collaborating with major label artists such as Brad Paisley and Brandy Clark, Mike’s craft as a songwriter earned him a Top 20 hit as a co-writer on Brad Paisley’s “Last Time For Everything” and Paisley reciprocated with a shredding guitar solo on Mike’s previously released song “The Rewrite.” Mike co-wrote “Jacket On,” included on his album Longcut, with songstress Brandy Clark and Brent Anderson. The track also includes CMA Award-winning musician Jenee Fleenor adding her signature fiddle skills. Mike’s album Longcut also includes a roster of noteworthy songwriters including Phil Vassar, Josh Thompson, Hillary Lindsey, Gordie Sampson, Chris DuBois and more. 

Most recently, the road warrior made his debut at Globe Life Field, his first-ever stadium show with Morgan Wallen. The concert made history as the venue's fastest sellout after nearly all tickets for the show sold out during presale. Mike is currently touring in support of his new album with upcoming shows in Nashville, TN (11/8), Fayetteville, AR (11/18) and Little Rock, AR (11/19). For more information, visit https://mikeryanband.com. 

Longcut Tracklisting

1. Longcut (Brent Anderson, Mike Ryan, Smith Ahnquist)
2. Die Runnin' (Barrett Baber, Korey Hunt, Dan Martin Alley)
3. Get Away With Anything (Sarah Allison Turner, Daniel Ross, Austin Jenckes, Joey Hyde)
4. Jacket On (Brandy Clark, Brent Anderson, Mike Ryan)
5. Loser (Colin Elmore, Hillary Lindsey, Gordie Sampson)
6. All My Songs (Jeb Gipson, Lynn Hutton, Mike Ryan) 
7. Won’t Slow Down (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson)
8. Way It Goes (Brett Sheroky, Andrew Peebles, Phil Vassar)
9. Off My Thinker (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Ben Hayslip) 
10. Can Down (Smith Ahnquist, Brent Anderson, Mike Ryan)
11. Gonna Take A Woman (Adam Hood, Pat McLaughlin)
12. Like I Don’t (Chris DuBois, Mike Ryan, Justin Wilson)
13. Forgiveness and Rain (Chris DuBois, Brent Anderson) 
 

Produced By Bart Butler and Ryan Gore
”Forgiveness and Rain” Produced by Brent Anderson

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RASHAD thaPOET, S-WRAP AND THE VARSITY RELEASE “NEW DAY” MUSIC VIDEO

RASHAD thaPOET, S-WRAP AND THE VARSITY
RELEASE “NEW DAY” MUSIC VIDEO
 

“New Day” Is From The Recently Released Spoken Word Poetry Album The Other Side Too

“It’s not every day you hear iconic award ambitions articulated so clearly”
- No Country For New Nashville 

Featured by Magnetic Magazine, Nashville Scene, 
No Country For New Nashville, and WNXP 91.1 FM

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2022) - Nashville spoken word and hip-hop artists Rashad thaPoet Rayford, Saran ‘S-Wrap’ Thompson and producer trio The Varsity (Adrian Taylor, Kyle Hicks and Michael B. Hicks) are releasing the music video for “New Day,” the current single from their recently released spoken word poetry album The Other Side Too today. 

“New Day” ushers in a poignant reminder that every day is an opportunity for a fresh start. The music video was directed by Jasmin “Shubey” Shuler and was filmed at multiple locations in North Nashville including the Jefferson Street Sound Museum (JSSM). The video celebrates Nashville's African American arts and culture, Jefferson Street’s historic legacy in music and showcases a mural by Artist Sir Joshua Black. Community leaders including Lorenzo Washington, founder and curator of the sound museum and Clemmie Greenlee, the founder of Nashville Peacemakers also make an appearance.

View the music video, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkQ_1kICbg4

The Other Side Too follows the release of their spoken word poetry album The Other Side, lauded by the Nashville Scene as “an interconnected collection of uplifting pieces about a journey to finding peace and purpose, built atop a musical foundation of psychedelic soul.” The Other Side was part of a larger movement (100 Griots Movement) led by Recording Academy leaders and fellow spoken word poets to rally 100 submissions in order to split the Best Spoken Word Album category, and distinguish true spoken word projects from projects dedicated solely to audio book and/or narration. The last true-to-form spoken word poet to win the category was nearly 30 years ago.

With much success, this year marks the first-ever award for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album, which honors excellence and spoken word albums, specific to the performance of poetry with or without music, a category formerly dominated by audio books. Read more (HERE).

S-Wrap and Rashad thaPoet spoke in depth with Magnetic Magazine about the influence of spoken word poetry, and their collaboration with producer trio The Varsity, read more here: https://www.magneticmag.com/2022/10/how-to-write-spoken-word-for-music-production/

Listen to The Other Side Too here: https://swrap.lnk.to/theothersidetoo

About  S-Wrap
S-Wrap is an international Hip-Hop/Spoken Word artist based out of Nashville whose lyrical style and unique cadence sets him apart from his peers. His vivid wordplay, dynamic spoken word, and conscious subject matter paves the way for his eclectic sound. He has worked with respected artists and producers such as Michael Franti, Elan Morrison, Derek Minor, nobigdyl., Stelth of The Lumineers, the Flobots, and many more. He continues to raise the bar and set new standards in the hip-hop community.

About Rashad Rayford
Featured by the Wall Street Journal, NPR, The Huffington Post, The Tennessean and the Nashville Scene, Rayford is an 8-time Nashville Industry Music Awards (NIMA) winner and a 3-time SEA nominee (Southern Entertainment Awards) including a nomination for Southern Artist Of the Year (2018). As a speaker, his work earned him the honor of presenting aTEDTalk atTEDX Nashville. He’s also curated a curriculum on Civil Rights and Spoken Word/Hip-Hop for the Downtown Public Library in Nashville. He now leads workshops on Hip-Hop for The National Museum Of African American Music (NMAAM) and is a mentor for Southern Word, teaching literacy in schools using spoken word. RTP graced the stage with Nick Caveas as a part of his FEAT. series and opened the second annual Black Music Honors show, featuring artists such as The Jacksons, Guy, Oleta Adams, Slick Rick and Donnie McClurkin among others. 

About The Varsity
Taking its cues from production teams like Organized Noize,The Soul Council, and 1500 or Nothin’,producers Kyle Hicks, Mike Hicks and AdrianTaylor came together in 2021 to form The Varsity — a full-service music production cooperative for artists, creatives and businesses. The team’s primary focus is on delivering first-rate hip-hop, soul and R&B music production. Between the three of them, Mike, Adrian and Kyle have accompanied, toured with or worked alongside a host of artists across many genres — the likes of which include Rascal Flatts, Pharrell,PJ Morton, Murs, Little BigTown,Taj Mahal, Propaganda, Keb Mo, Lauren Daigle, LeAnn Rimes anda score of others.
 

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KIT PLUGINS RELEASES SMASH, A NEW DYNAMICS PLUGIN

KIT PLUGINS RELEASES SMASH, A NEW DYNAMICS PLUGIN

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2022) - KIT Plugins, the creator-focused audio technology company based in Nashville, TN announces the release of SMASH, a new dynamics processing plugin.

Designed to deliver a powerful blend of compression and saturation, SMASH was inspired by the sound of overloaded analog amplifier circuits and was built for writers, producers and hobbyists. SMASH offers a unique and versatile option for dynamics and saturation with a simple interface and workflow, and is an excellent solution for creators that need an efficient way to level out vocals, add vibe and glue, or create heavy distortion effects. With multiple gain and compressor stages all intelligently linked to one main control, users can dial in powerful results while staying in their creative mindset.

Gaining traction with early adopters, Grammy-winning producer and recording engineer Steve Marcantonio (Cheap Trick, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw), shared "Wow! Once again you guys did it. SMASH is an aggressive plugin in a tiny package. A little goes a long way….adds punch to a snare, it’s great on acoustic guitars as a parallel compressor and bass as well. I made a mult of the steel and put SMASH on it and it leveled all of the notes and really lifted the solo!"

SMASH is available now for a limited-time introductory price of $34, with a full list price of $69. For more information, visitwww.kitplugins.com/products/kit-smash.

SMASH Features

• Input - Controls the input level to the plugin. (-18 to +18dB)

• Output - Controls the output level post-processing. (-18 to +18dB)

• Mix - Wet/Dry control for parallel processing and use directly on your audio tracks. (0 to 100%)

• Custom-designed saturation and compression algorithm to enhance individual instruments with warmth and clarity in the mix. (0 to 10)

• Lo-Fi - A classic lo-fi filter effect with 12dB per octave slopes at 550Hz to 7kHz, great for mixing in parallel to add extra spice and grit to instruments (such as; Bass, Vocals, and Drums).

• Hi-Cut - A high-shelf filter that attenuates higher frequencies. (0dB to -12dB).

• Preset Manager - Allows for the saving and recall of presets for the plugin. Click ‘Save new’ and type in your preset name to save a new preset.

• A/B - Allows the quick audition of two settings for comparison. Setting A can be copied to B and vice versa with the arrow button.

SMASH is compatible with all major DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) that support the following formats; VST3 (Steinberg Virtual Studio Technology 3), AU (macOS Audio Unit) and AAX (Avid Audio Extension) and supports mono and stereo signal.

System Requirements

• Free iLok License Manager and iLok account required

• No iLok USB dongle required

• iLok Cloud and iLok 2 or 3 dongle activation support only (iLok 1 not supported), iLok machine activation is not supported at this time

• 2 activations are provided for use per license purchase

• macOS 10.14 or later

• Apple M1 (ARM-based) support for AU and VST3 formats (AAX pending AVID update for Pro Tools)

• Windows 7 - 11 (64-bit only)

• Intel i3 or later

• AMD Quad-Core (Windows)

• 4 GB RAM and 4 GB free disk space

• 64-bit operating system required

About KIT Plugins 
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 and their recently released BB Mo-Q recreates one of the original Motown EQs used on 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). 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, CORE Series, and the widely received Burier Saturation plugin. 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.

MIKE RYAN ANNOUNCES GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT

MIKE RYAN ANNOUNCES GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT
ON NOV. 8TH

CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED SONGWRITER MARKS 265 MILLION CAREER STREAMS AND WILL RELEASE HIS HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED ALBUM LONGCUT ON OCT. 28TH

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2022) - Fulfilling a lifelong dream and career milestone, singer-songwriter Mike Ryan will make his Grand Ole Opry debut on Nov. 8th, 2022. The special performance will take place following the release of his highly-anticipated album Longcut due out on Oct. 28th. Mike’s Opry debut and his fourth studio album Longcut mark a decade of building his career independently as a critically-acclaimed songwriter with songs that have garnered over 265 million streams. 

The Country music singer-songwriter first learned of his invitation to debut on the legendary stage, after his two young sons surprised him with the news. 

Mike shared his initial reaction with Country Now saying, “On my first music business trip to Nashville I stopped by the Opry just to see it. Back then I just imagined how cool it would be to play that stage. So, it gives me a lot of pride now to be invited to play the Opry stage where so many country music legends and artists have performed. My two young sons surprised me with the news, and that made it that much sweeter. They will be there with me when I play in Nov.”

As a formidable force in Country music, the Billboard Top 40 independent artist has toured relentlessly, amassing a loyal legion of fans, regularly releasing new music and performing over 150 shows annually. Mike was named a Rolling Stone Artist You Need to Know, Pandora Artist to Watch and three of his songs have previously debuted at SiriusXM’s ‘The Highway.’ Rolling Stone lauded his songs as “radio-ready hits that transcend the Lonestar state,” and the San Antonio native has not only landed NINE #1 songs atop of the Texas music charts, but his previously-released Blink You’ll Miss It landed at #15 on the Billboard Heetseekers Albums chart.

Collaborating with major label artists such as Brad Paisley and Brandy Clark, Mike’s craft as a songwriter earned him a Top 20 hit as a co-writer on Brad Paisley’s “Last Time For Everything” and Paisley reciprocated with a shredding guitar solo on Mike’s previously released song “The Rewrite.” Mike co-wrote “Jacket On,” included on his upcoming album Longcut, with songstress Brandy Clark and Brent Anderson. The track also includes CMA Award-winning musician Jenee Fleenor adding her signature fiddle skills. 

Mike’s new album Longcut ushers in an elevated sonic edge, one that signals growth for the artist and songwriter, and demonstrates Mike’s impressive caliber of talent - one that’s not only earned the devotion of fans, but also the respect of peers, songwriters and artists within’ the genre. 

For the first time, Longcut shows Mike teaming up with collaborators and well-known Producers Bart Butler (Jon Pardi, Randall King) and Ryan Gore. 

As a result, Longcut displays a welcomed intensity and maturity that signals an elevated level, one that demands attention. The 13-song collection has Mike embracing new musical elements and expanding vocally on songs like the edgy, rock-influenced “Get Away With Anything,” the high-energy, up–tempo single “Die Runnin’” lauded by Holler as “the kind of song you wish could go on forever,” and the wear your heart on your sleeve spin on losing someone “Loser” puts Mike’s studied vocal techniques to the test. Additionally, he expands his set to include both self-penned songs and collaborations from some of Nashville’s top-shelf songwriters; Hillary Lindsey, Gordie Sampson, Phil Vassar, Brett Sheroky, Josh Thompson, Smith Ahnquist, Chris DuBois and more. 

Mike will make another debut this year with his first-time performance at Globe Life Field stadium as part of Morgan Wallen’s first-ever stadium show in Arlington, TX on Oct. 8th. For a full list of tour dates and more information, visit https://mikeryanband.com/.

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S-WRAP, RASHAD thaPOET AND THE VARSITY RELEASE THE OTHER SIDE TOO, A SPOKEN WORD POETRY ALBUM, OUT TODAY (9/23)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 

S-WRAP, RASHAD thaPOET AND THE VARSITY RELEASE THE OTHER SIDE TOO, A SPOKEN WORD POETRY ALBUM, OUT TODAY (9/23)

SINGLE ‘NEW DAY’ USHERS IN A POIGNANT REMINDER THAT EVERY DAY IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A FRESH START

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 23, 2022) - Nashville spoken word and hip-hop artists Rashad thaPoet Rayford and Saran ‘S-Wrap’ Thompson have teamed up with production team The Varsity to release The Other Side Too, a spoken word poetry album, out today (9/23). The Other Side Too is the follow up to their previously-released spoken word album The Other Side, which addressed the hero’s journey to success and thriving in passion, purpose and art. The Other Side Too continues that spirit, providing inspiration for those living and thriving on the other side of their dreams, goals and passions. The Other Side Too is available at digital retailers everywhere today, here: https://swrap.lnk.to/theothersidetoo. 

“I’m so grateful to be a part of this project with so many other creators in Nashville. We received incredible support with our previous release The Other Side. Spoken word is a beautiful and unique art form. With this second edition, we want to continue to create awareness of spoken word and inspire others to knock down feelings of self-doubt, fear, and the trials that come with pursuing a creative career, especially as people experience all of the ebbs and flows along the road to success. The Other Side Too is about pushing through, re-igniting your purpose and continuing that climb,” said Rayford.

The Other Side Too comes on the heels of the GRAMMYs® newly added category and first-ever Award for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album this year, which honors excellence and spoken word albums, specific to the performance of poetry with or without music, a category formerly dominated by audio books. Read more (HERE).

“Poetry has always been important to culture and society, and has always been a source of inspiration for people. Just like music, it encourages us to shift our perspectives in order to better understand each other. We are grateful to The Recording Academy leaders and the spoken word poetry community for leading the charge and recognizing the importance of spoken word as an artform. Designating a stand-alone category for it, paves the way for so many more spoken word artists to come,” said Saran ‘S-Wrap’ Thompson.

The Other Side Too includes six tracks with lyric poetry and music, and six stand-alone instrumental tracks. It’s an authentic collection that leads the listener to reflect on how far they’ve come and offers up inspiration for those experiencing success. “Find Your Reason” is a message of hope to inspire others to stay the course when times get tough. “Fools Gold” (feat. Moiba Mustapha) addresses the conflicts that arise when chasing the wrong things and “Forever” reveals a powerful message of resilience with a reminder about the seeds that are planted along the way. “Luxury” features R&B Artist Stephcynie and encourages reveling in the opportunities that lie ahead, while continuing to lift others up. Lead single “New Day” ushers in a poignant reminder that every day is an opportunity for a fresh start.

The 12-set collection brings together a talented lineup of Nashville artists, lyricists, and producers, including Nashville-born Poet and Speaker Rashad thaPoet Rayford (Witness to the Truth, Elevate Your Vibe), Spoken Word Poet Saran ‘S-Wrap’ Thompson, and a trio of producers known as The Varsity, comprised of Adrian Taylor, Kyle Hicks and Michael B. Hicks, the latter who has toured as a Keyboardist playing with Keb’ Mo’, Rascal Flatts, Lauren Daigle and more. The full track listing and credits are included below.

The link to stream The Other Side Too is included here:
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n5_oP1PTJKydfUrRz63RGvSIxXeCS32PE
 

The Other Side Too
Tracklisting

1. “Find Your Reason”
(Written by Stephcynie Curry, Kyle Hicks, Michael B. Hicks, Adrian Taylor, Rashad Rayford, Saran Thompson)

2. “New Day”
(Written by Donald Breedlove, Napoleon Crayton, Kyle Hicks, Rashad Rayford, Saran Thompson)

3. “Luxury” (feat. Stephcynie)
(Written by Stephcynie Curry, Kyle Hicks, Michael B. Hicks, Adrian Taylor, Rashad Rayford, Saran Thompson)

4. “Fools Gold” (feat. Moiba Mustapha)
(Written by Bernie Baum, Stephcynie Curry, Kyle Hicks, Michael B. Hicks, Bill Giant, Florence Kaye, Moiba Mustapha, Rashad Rayford, Adrian Taylor, Saran Thompson)

5. “Flowers” (feat. Stephcynie)
(Written by Stephcynie Curry, Kyle Hicks, Michael B. Hicks, Rashad Rayford, Saran Thompson)

6. “Forever”
(Written by Stephcynie Curry, Kyle Hicks, Michael B. Hicks, Adrian Taylor, Rashad Rayford, Saran Thompson)

7. “Find Your Reason” Instrumental
(Written by Kyle Hicks, Michael B. Hicks, Adrian Taylor)

8. “New Day” Instrumental
(Written by Donald Breedlove, Napoleon Crayton, Kyle Hicks)
Contains sample of New Day by Band of Thieves

9. “Luxury” Instrumental
(Written by Kyle Hicks, Michael B. Hicks, Adrian Taylor)
Contains samples of “Feels Good” by Mike Hicks

10. “Fools Gold” Instrumental
(Written by Bernie Baum, Kyle Hicks, Michael B. Hicks, Bill Giant, Florence Kaye, AdrianTaylor)
Contains sample of The Loneliest Feeling by Bill Giant

11. “Flowers” Instrumental
(Written by Kyle Hicks, Michael B. Hicks)

12. “Forever” Instrumental
(Written by Kyle Hicks, Michael B. Hicks, Adrian Taylor)

Artists: Rashad thaPoet, S-Wrap, The Varsity
Featured Artists: Stephcynie Curry (Vocals), Moiba Mustapha (Vocals)
Instrumentalists: Avery Bright (Violas, VIolins), Emily Rogers (Cello)
Sample Writers: Bernie Baum, Donald Breedlove, Napoleon Crayton, Bill Giant, Florence Kaye

Production: All songs produced by The Varsity
Kyle Hicks (Bass, Celeste, Drum Programming, Dulcitone, Mixing Engineer, Mellotron, Piano,Primary Artist (The Varsity), Producer, Rhodes, Sample Production, Synth Bass,Synthesizer)
Michael B. Hicks (Celeste, Original Sample Writer, Piano, Primary Artist (The Varsity), Producer, Rhodes,Sample Production, Synthesizer)
Adrian Taylor (Bass, Piano, Primary Artist (The Varsity), Producer, Rhodes, Synthesizer) 

Recording Engineer: Thaddeus Pleasure, Jr. 
Mixing Engineering: All songs mixed by Kyle Hicks 
Mastering Engineer: Joe Hutchinson, Garage Masters
Recorded at H.O.M.E. (Helping Our Music Evolve) in Nashville, TN

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MIKE RYAN’S NEW SINGLE “DIE RUNNIN’” OUT TODAY

MIKE RYAN’S NEW SINGLE “DIE RUNNIN’” OUT TODAY
 

SINGER-SONGWRITER’S HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED ALBUM
LONGCUT DUE OUT ON OCT. 28TH 

Holler Exclusively Premieres “Die Runnin’”
Ahead Of Official Release (HERE)

Whiskey Riff Shares “Die Runnin’” Acoustic Performance (HERE)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 16th, 2022) - Singer-songwriter Mike Ryan’s new single “Die Runnin’” is officially available today. The high-energy track and “kind of song you wish could go on forever” (Holler) will be included on Mike’s highly-anticipated new album Longcut, due out on Oct. 28th. Longcut ushers in an elevated sonic edge that signals growth for the artist and songwriter. Holler premiered the song ahead of release saying, “Die Runnin’ bursts into life like a wheel-spin on a gravel road before grinding down into gear and settling into a pulsing country groove.” Listen to “Die Runnin’” available everywhere today, here: https://lnk.to/DieRunnin-pre.

“Die Runnin’ has an urgency about it that’s really cool with this fun rock ‘n’ roll driving rhythm to it. There’s definitely some sonic growth on this new album coming, including this new single. We brought in a few new players and different elements that I thought were really crucial in making this album sound as good as it does,” said Mike.

Watch an acoustic performance of “Die Runnin’” exclusively via Whiskey Riff (HERE).

Mike Ryan’s songs have garnered over 265 million career streams with 10 of them earning over ten million streams, 19 of them earning over four millions streams and 27 of them earning over one millions streams. The rising songwriter’s music has been featured by Apple Music's Breaking Country, Pandora's Artist To Watch and SiriusXM's "The Highway.” Landing at #1 NINE times on the Texas music charts, the San Antonio native's previously-released album Blink You'll Miss It  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.” Paisley also played guitar on Mike’s previously-released song “The Rewrite.”

The singer-songwriter is currently touring in support of his new music and will perform at the legendary Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth, TX on Sept. 17th. Most recently, he performed shows with Koe Wetzel, Riley Green and Miranda Lambert. This fall, he will make his debut at Globe Life Field as part of Morgan Wallen’s first-ever stadium show in Arlington, TX on Oct. 8th. For a full list of tour dates and more information, visit https://mikeryanband.com/.

“DIE RUNNIN'”
LYRICS

WRITTEN BY BARRETT BABER, KOREY HUNT, DAN MARTIN ALLEY

YOU PROBABLY THINK IT’S BEEN TOO LONG,
THAT YOU SHOULDN’T UP AND CALL LIKE YOU USED TO.
BUT THE TRUTH IS, YOU’VE BEEN ON MY MIND AND I GOTTA TELL YOU.
IF YOU’RE HEART’S EVER LONELY AND BROKEN,
ALL I WANT YOU TO KNOW IS

CHORUS 

BABY DON’T MOVE A MUSCLE.
STAY RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE.
COUPLE THOUSAND MILES AIN’T NOTHING.
THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS TOO FAR.
I’LL BE SHOWING UP ON THE DOUBLE.
FIRST SIGN OF TROUBLE I’M COMING.
AND I’LL GET TO YOU.
OR I’LL DIE RUNNING. 

EVER SINCE THE DAY THAT IT ENDED,
IT’S BEEN FEELING LIKE A MISTAKE.
SO IF YOU’RE HURTIN,
DON’T WORRY, I’M ALREADY HEADED YOUR WAY SO  

CHORUS 

BABY DON’T MOVE A MUSCLE.
STAY RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE.
COUPLE THOUSAND MILES AIN’T NOTHING.
THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS TOO FAR.
I’LL BE SHOWING UP ON THE DOUBLE.
FIRST SIGN OF TROUBLE I’M COMING.
AND I’LL GET TO YOU.
OR I’LL DIE...  

BRIDGE 

RUNNING RUNNING TO YOU,
NOTHING NOTHING I WOULDN’T DO.
RUNNING RUNNING RUNNING SO FAST.
ALL I NEED TO HEAR IS I WANT YOU BACK.  

CHORUS 

BABY DON’T MOVE A MUSCLE.
STAY RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE.
COUPLE THOUSAND MILES AIN’T NOTHING.
THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS TOO FAR.
I’LL BE SHOWING UP ON THE DOUBLE.
FIRST SIGN OF TROUBLE I’M COMING.
AND I’LL GET TO YOU.
OR I’LL DIE RUNNING  

POST / OUTRO 

RUNNING RUNNING RUNNING SO FAST.
ALL I NEED TO HEAR IS I WANT YOU BACK.
RUNNING RUNNING TO YOU,
NOTHING NOTHING I WOULDN’T DO.
RUNNING RUNNING RUNNING SO FAST.
ALL I NEED TO HEAR IS I WANT YOU BACK.
RUNNING RUNNING TO YOU