MUSIC EXPO ANNOUNCES 2024 SAN FRANCISCO EVENT FOR MUSIC CREATORS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MUSIC EXPO PRESENTED BY FOCUSRITE GROUP IN ASSOCIATION WITH SOUND ON SOUND MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES
2024 SAN FRANCISCO EVENT FOR MUSIC CREATORS

MUSIC SERIES CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 27, 2024) - Music Expo, a conference series for music makers announces Music Expo San Francisco 2024 presented by Focusrite Group and in association with Sound On Sound Magazine. In celebration of its tenth anniversary, the music series is returning with its first in-person event in five years, following the pandemic. 

Music Expo San Francisco 2024 will offer attendees up-close access to some of the world’s top DJs, producers, artists, engineers, songwriters, music industry tastemakers and leading technology brands. Past events have welcomed more than 5,000 attendees, more than 250 presenters, and more than 300 hours of educational content and networking. Super early bird tickets for the one-day event are currently on sale for $39 (50% off General Admission) and limited VIP tickets are available for $149 by visiting, musicexpo.co. Full program details to be announced.

Music San Francisco 2024 will be exploring three major themes including Music & AI, Spatial Audio & Virtual Reality, and Artistry and Connection. This year’s in-person conference will be held at one of San Francisco’s newest venues, Music City San Francisco on Saturday, November 9th. 

“I'm excited to announce that this year, Music Expo is back, stronger than ever. It's not just an event; it's a celebration of the Bay Area music community that is more vibrant than ever; it's a testament to the power of music to connect, inspire, and propel us forward. I want to thank our initial partners for being part of this journey, their involvement not only elevates the event but also highlights their commitment to supporting the local music community,” shared Loïc Maestracci, Founder of Music Expo. 

“Having participated in many Music Expo events in the past, I was thrilled to hear it was coming back, in person, revamped and ready to serve the Bay Area music-making community. For the Focusrite Group content creation brands; Focusrite, Novation, ADAM Audio, Sequential, and Oberheim, it was a no-brainer decision to support Music Expo and we are proud to be the presenting sponsor. We’re looking forward to sharing some of our best-selling audio recording, production and music creation products with Music Expo attendees. We will have product specialists on hand to answer questions, and plenty of new products to share,” said Hannah Bliss, Vice President of Marketing at Focusrite Group. 

“We are delighted to resume our headline media partnership with Music Expo. Music producers thrive on in-person connection that Covid disrupted, and such a well curated educational event that was so popular for the Bay Area music tech networking community is only destined to be a huge success again,” shared Nick Humbert, International Business Development Manager of Sound On Sound. 

Music Expo San Francisco 2024 is presented by Focusrite Group and in association with Sound On Sound Magazine. Initial breakout sponsors include; Neumann, KALI Audio, and Advanced Systems Groups (ASG). Initial exhibiting sponsors include; Leapwing Audio, Audeze, and Audient, Community sponsor Hyde Street Studios, and Media sponsor Gearspace.com. Publicity and media services are provided by Pitch Candy PR. 

ABOUT MUSIC EXPO

Music Expo presented by Focusrite Group and in association with Sound on Sound Magazine, is a conference series to inspire music makers. Music Expo presents annual events nationwide in cities including Boston, Miami, Nashville, and San Francisco and offers attendees up-close access to some of the world’s top DJs, producers, artists, engineers, songwriters, music industry tastemakers, and leading technology brands. Founded in 2014, Music Expo provides pros and aspiring talent the opportunity to learn from some of the most successful music creators and has connected thousands of music makers nationwide. Each year, Music Expo donates a portion of proceeds to help support non-profit organizations making an impact in their local community. Music Expo is committed to celebrating diversity and the inclusion of women and minorities. For more information, visit https://musicexpo.co/. 

ABOUT FOCUSRITE GROUP

Focusrite Group is not your average audio technology group. A passionate bunch united by a single objective: to smash through barriers and unleash boundless creativity in the world of sound. From bedroom beat making to uniting festival crowds, Focusrite Group supports its customers at every step of their music journeys. Focusrite Group brands provide solutions from studio to stage; everything customers need to make great music - From the world’s best-selling audio interfaces from Focusrite, class leading Novation MIDI controllers and groove boxes, and high precision ADAM Audio studio monitors, to the finest-sounding, high-end analog synthesizers ever made from Sequential and Oberheim. For more information visit, https://focusriteplc.com/

ABOUT SOUND ON SOUND

Based in Cambridge, England and independently owned, Sound On Sound has been delivering a quality monthly print magazine since 1985 and is recognized internationally as the 'bible' of the music recording industry. Every month our UK and USA editions deliver consistently more pages than any competing title, packed full of in-depth news, features reviews and authoritative product tests covering the full spectrum of music production and studio technology for both home recording enthusiasts and professionals. Sound On Sound operates a market leading website, podcasts, video documentaries and tutorials, regular newsletters and events. For more information, visit https://www.soundonsound.com/

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JOHN SMITH RELEASES ALBUM THE LIVING KIND ALONGSIDE NEW SINGLE AND LIVE PERFORMANCE OF “TRICK OF THE LIGHT” TODAY

JOHN SMITH RELEASES ALBUM THE LIVING KIND ALONGSIDE
NEW SINGLE AND LIVE PERFORMANCE OF
“TRICK OF THE LIGHT” TODAY

Acclaimed Guitarist/Singer-Songwriter Featured by People.com,
Carter Vintage Guitars, Holler and Marty Music

Named In Folk Alley’s Best New Folk Music

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 15, 2024) - Critically-acclaimed Guitarist/Singer-Songwriter John Smith’s new album The Living Kind (Thirty Tigers/Commoner Records) is out today alongside new single “Trick Of The Light.” Named to Folk Alley’s ‘Best New Folk Music’ and featured by People.com, Carter Vintage Guitars, Holler, Marty Music and more, The Living Kind is a glorious and contemporary body of work about putting life’s challenges into perspective, and highlights John’s generational guitar talent and unique synthesis of style. The Living Kind is available at digital retailers everywhere, here: https://orcd.co/thelivingkind.

Today, John is also sharing an intimate live performance of his new single “Trick Of The Light,” which explores stages of grief and self-doubt, and was written by John about cautiously emerging from dark times, looking for the truth and regaining gratitude for life. View the intimate live performance of the new single filmed at Cooper Hall in the UK here: https://youtu.be/2QtlfihFMpo. 

As John explains, the album is about “responsibility and being keenly aware of your place within a family dynamic. When I started writing these songs, I knew immediately what was happening; in the space of three years, I had essentially become a different person and had a lot more to deal with. I wrote the songs just as we were beginning to rebuild our lives. They are about changing for the better in the face of loss. Celebrating the good things and facing up to the bad. Staying positive, trying to keep an eye on the centre, holding on to those we love and working towards a better future.”

The Living Kind is the first body of new music since his sixth studio album The Fray, which helped him amass over 100 million streams on Spotify and led him to a UK Americana Award nomination for Artist of The Year (2022) and UK Song of the Year (2022) for his single “Eye to Eye” (John Smith ft. Sarah Jarosz). Produced by Joe Henry (Lisa Hannigan, Rhiannon Giddens, Guy Pearce, Bonnie Raitt, Joan Baez), The Living Kind is a gloriously subtle and moving 10 track collection that is a truly contemporary body of work.

The Living Kind was recorded entirely live at Joe Henry’s home in Maine. The idea for the album was first cooked up at the start of 2022, when Joe and John decided to make an intimate record together – “an acoustic album that sounded like Spirit of Eden”, Smith explains, referencing Talk Talk’s 1988 classic. Along with John Martyn’s Solid Air and Joni Mitchell’s electro-acoustic odyssey Hejira, it was one of the three creative inspirations for The Living Kind. John’s new single “Trick Of The Light” follows his previously-released songs “Candle” hailed as “breathtaking” by People.com, his title track “The Living Kind” with the official music video (HERE) and “The World Turns.” John is currently on his headlining tour in the UK. For tour dates and more information, visit www.johnsmithjohnsmith.com. 

The Living Kind Track Listing

1.“Candle” (John Smith)
2. “Milestones” (John Smith)
3. “The Living Kind” (John Smith)
4. “Trick of the Light” (John Smith)
5. “Silver Mine” (John Smith, Joe Henry)
6. “Dividing Line” (John Smith)
7. “Too Good To be True” (John Smith)
8. “Horizons” (John Smith, Matt Ingram)
9. “The World Turns” (John Smith, Iain Archer)
10. “Lily” (John Smith, Joe Henry)

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ACCLAIMED GUITARIST/SONGWRITER JOHN SMITH SHARES PERFORMANCE OF “TRICK OF THE LIGHT” FROM CARTER VINTAGE GUITARS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ACCLAIMED GUITARIST/SONGWRITER JOHN SMITH SHARES PERFORMANCE OF “TRICK OF THE LIGHT” FROM CARTER VINTAGE GUITARS (HERE)

“TRICK OF THE LIGHT” IS FROM JOHN’S FORTHCOMING ALBUM THE LIVING KIND OUT THIS FRIDAY (3/15)

JOHN DISCUSSES GUITAR TECHNIQUES, TUNING, AND HIS NEW MUSIC ON THE MARTY MUSIC YOUTUBE CHANNEL (HERE)

Nashville, TN (March 11th, 2024)- Critically-acclaimed Guitarist/Singer-Songwriter John Smith shares a performance of his song "Trick Of The Light" from Nashville’s legendary Carter Vintage Guitars today. “Trick Of The Light” is from John’s forthcoming album The Living Kind (Thirty Tigers/Commoner Records) set for release this Friday (3/15). The Living Kind is a glorious and contemporary body of work about putting life’s challenges into perspective, and highlights John’s generational guitar talent and unique synthesis of style.

Watch the “Trick of the Light” performance here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiU5qT5OeVY

“Trick Of The Light” is slated as the fourth single to be shared with the album this Friday. Exploring stages of grief and self-doubt, the song was written by John about cautiously emerging from dark times, looking for the truth and regaining gratitude for life. The song follows John’s previously released single “Candle” which was hailed as “breathtaking” (People.com) along with his title track “The Living Kind” and “The World Turns.” All four songs are included on his forthcoming album.

The Living Kind was recorded entirely live in Maine and produced by Joe Henry (Lisa Hannigan, Rhiannon Giddens, Guy Pearce, Bonnie Raitt, Joan Baez), with the majority of the songs written on a 1963 Martin 00-18 and 2022 Mulecaster steel guitar.

John joined YouTube Influencer Marty Music to discuss more about his guitar techniques on the new album and his handmade Mule Mulecaster steel guitar sharing, “I discovered them [Mule Guitars] having heard a friend playing one of the resophonic guitars. One day after developing a friendship, the founder sent me one of his Mavis guitars, which are a thin line resophonic guitar and it blew me away…it really suits songwriting. Over half of the new record was written on this.” View more (HERE)

The Living Kind follows John’s previously released album The Fray, which garnered him 110 million streams on Spotify alone and led him to a UK Americana Award nomination for Artist of The Year (2022) and Song of The Year (2022) for his single “Eye to Eye” (John Smith ft. Sarah Jarosz).

Named as “the future of Folk music” by some of the Folk greats including John Martyn, Davey Graham and John Renbourn, John’s music has been featured by Associated Press, No Depression, American Songwriter, Billboard, Acoustic Guitar, The Guardian and more. John recently performed a showcase at Folk Alliance International. He will be kicking off his headlining tour in the UK in April. For a full list of tour dates and more information visit, https://johnsmithjohnsmith.com/.

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JOHN SMITH RELEASES EMOTIONAL SINGLE “CANDLE”

JOHN SMITH RELEASES EMOTIONAL SINGLE “CANDLE” FROM HIS FORTHCOMING ALBUM THE LIVING KIND TODAY

PEOPLE.COM EXCLUSIVELY PREMIERES THE LIVE  PERFORMANCE VIDEO
AHEAD OF RELEASE (HERE)

JOHN PERFORMS AT FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL
PRIOR TO KICKING OFF HIS UK HEADLINING TOUR

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb 23, 2024) - Critically acclaimed Singer-songwriter/Guitarist John Smith is releasing his heartfelt new single “Candle” today. “Candle” is from John’s forthcoming album The Living Kind (Thirty Tigers/Commoner Records) which is set for release on March 15th. Written solely by John, the emotionally moving song was inspired by his father’s Alzheimer's diagnosis and the impact on family and caregivers. People.com exclusively premiered the track ahead of its release, calling it "breathtaking” (HERE). Listen to "Candle" here: https://orcd.co/candle

In his exclusive interview with People.com, John shared “I do hope that [‘Candle’] finds some people who are going through or have been through a similar experience of family illness or friends being ill…I hope it provides something to relate to, because [the role of caregiver] can be a very lonely experience.”

The intimate acoustic performance video for his new single “Candle” was filmed in the famous Cooper Hall in Frome, Somerset, view here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEEU2TC5Yc0&feature=youtu.be

The Living Kind is the first body of new music since John’s sixth studio album The Fray, which helped him amass over 100 million streams on Spotify. “Candle” follows John’s title track “The Living Kind” and previously released song “The World Turns.” All three songs are included on his forthcoming album. 

The Living Kind is a ten-track collection about putting life’s challenges into perspective and living life to the fullest. It highlights John’s generational guitar talent and unique synthesis of styles. Recorded entirely live in Maine and produced by Joe Henry (Lisa Hannigan, Rhiannon Giddens, Guy Pearce, Bonnie Raitt, Joan Baez), it is a gloriously subtle and moving contemporary body of work. The Living Kind follows his previously-released critically acclaimed album The Fray, which led John to a UK Americana Award nomination for Artist of The Year (2022) and UK Song of the Year (2022) for his single “Eye to Eye” (John Smith ft. Sarah Jarosz).

Named as “the future of folk music” by some of the Folk greats including John Martyn, Davy Graham and John Renbourn, John’s music has been featured by No Depression, American Songwriter, Billboard, Acoustic Guitar, The Guardian and more. John is currently on tour in support of his upcoming album and will be performing at Folk Alliance International this weekend prior to kicking off his UK headlining tour in April. For a full list of tour dates and more information visit, https://johnsmithjohnsmith.com/. 

“Candle” Lyrics

It took me a while to see the change

Though it appeared as if from nowhere

I hadn’t a way to recognise it

Knew not of the cross we had to bear

Are you setting a fire, my loving vandal

I see you are heading for a fall

What if it’s more than you can handle

All the light spills on the table

And you’re burning out

You’re burning like a candle

There are days when I find it easy

And there are days I don’t find at all

When I reach for the hands that held me

And they’re waving at me as I fall

Wearing the burden like a saddle

The weight of the world and nothing more

What if it’s more than you can handle

All the light spills on the table

And you’re burning out

You’re burning like a candle

If I could let the world surround me

Find a way to share the load

Maybe it’s more than I can handle

All the light spills on the table

And I’m burning out

I’m burning like a candle
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SINGER-SONGWRITER/GUITARIST JOHN SMITH SHARES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “THE LIVING KIND” TODAY (VIEW HERE)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SINGER-SONGWRITER/GUITARIST JOHN SMITH SHARES NEW MUSIC VIDEO  FOR “THE LIVING KIND” TODAY (VIEW HERE)

TITLE TRACK IS FROM JOHN’S FORTHCOMING ALBUM
THE LIVING KIND DUE OUT ON MARCH 15TH

Pre-Order The Album (HERE)

Nashville, TN (Feb. 7th, 2024) - Critically-acclaimed Singer-songwriter/Guitarist John Smith is sharing the music video for title track “The Living Kind” today. “The Living Kind” is from John’s forthcoming album The Living Kind (Thirty Tigers/Commoner Records) set for release on March 15th. The Living Kind is the first body of new music since his sixth studio album The Fray, which helped him amass over 100 million streams on Spotify. “The Living Kind” music video was filmed in the woods near his home in Somerset and is a lighthearted, surreal take on living life to the fullest. Watch the official music video, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoKz1CIHTLA&feature=youtu.be

“It’s hard to get out of bed sometimes, and most days it’s almost impossible to see things clearly. Since I turned 40, I’ve felt that I’m starting to run out of time… but I’ve still got a lot of work to do. I wrote this song as a marker on the map. It’s good to want to be The Living Kind,” said John. 

Of his picking style, he added “I listen to a lot of Metallica. James Hetfield is one of my favorite guitarists. I took his ‘down down up’ picking style and put it to a three-time jig feel.” 

“The Living Kind” follows his previously-released song “The World Turns.” Both tracks are included on his forthcoming album The Living Kind, available for pre-order here: https://orcd.co/thelivingkind  

The Living Kind follows John’s previously released, critically-acclaimed album The Fray which was featured by Associated Press, American Songwriter, No Depression, Under The Radar, and led him to a UK Americana Award nomination for Artist of The Year (2022) and UK Song of the Year (2022) for his single “Eye to Eye” (John Smith ft. Sarah Jarosz).

The Living Kind highlights his generational guitar talent and unique synthesis of styles. Produced by Joe Henry (Lisa Hannigan, Rhiannon Giddens, Guy Pearce, Bonnie Raitt, Joan Baez), it is a gloriously subtle and moving 10 track collection that is a truly contemporary body of work. 

Recorded entirely live at Joe Henry’s home in Maine, the idea for the album was first cooked up at the start of 2022, when Joe and John decided to make an intimate record together – “an acoustic album that sounded like Spirit of Eden”, Smith explains, referencing Talk Talk’s 1988 classic. Along with John Martyn’s Solid Air and Joni Mitchell’s electro-acoustic odyssey Hejira, it was one of the three creative inspirations for The Living Kind.

Currently on tour in support of his upcoming album, John is set to perform at The Basement (1604 8th Ave S Ste 330) in Nashville, TN on Tuesday, Feb. 20th. The show starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit https://www.thebasementnashville.com/event/13442693/john-smith/

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SINGER-SONGWRITER/GUITARIST JOHN SMITH ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM THE LIVING KIND

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SINGER-SONGWRITER/GUITARIST JOHN SMITH ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM THE LIVING KIND SET FOR RELEASE ON MARCH 15TH

Listen To The Title Track Ahead Of Release (HERE)

John to Perform at Nashville’s The Basement Prior To Kicking Off
Headlining Tour In The UK

Album Pre-Order Available (HERE)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2024) - Critically-acclaimed Singer-songwriter/Guitarist John Smith announces new album The Living Kind (Thirty Tigers/Commoner Records) set for release on March 15th. The Living Kind is the first body of new music since his sixth studio album The Fray, which helped him amass over 100 million streams on Spotify. The announcement arrives with the new single and title track, written about living life to its fullest, and follows his previously-released song “The World Turns.”  In support of the album’s release, John will perform at Nashville’s The Basement (1604 Eighth Ave. South) on Feb. 20th, prior to kicking off a major headlining tour in the UK in April (full list of tour dates below).*

The album pre-order with two IG tracks including “The Living Kind” and “The World Turns” is available here: https://orcd.co/thelivingkind.

Watch the live performance video of ‘The Living Kind’ here.

The Living Kind highlights John Smith’s generational talent on the guitar and unique synthesis of styles. Produced by Joe Henry (Lisa Hannigan, Rhiannon Giddens, Guy Pearce, Bonnie Raitt, Joan Baez), it is a gloriously subtle and moving 10 track collection that is a truly contemporary body of work.

Recorded entirely live at Joe Henry’s home in Maine, the idea for the album was first cooked up at the start of 2022, when Joe and John decided to make an intimate record together – “an acoustic album that sounded like Spirit of Eden”, Smith explains, referencing Talk Talk’s 1988 classic. Along with John Martyn’s Solid Air and Joni Mitchell’s electro-acoustic odyssey Hejira, it was one of the three creative inspirations for The Living Kind.

The Living Kind is a truly cohesive song-cycle that seems to be cast in one rich tone-colour, one powerful mood. As John explains, the album is about “responsibility and being keenly aware of your place within a family dynamic. When I started writing these songs, I knew immediately what was happening; in the space of three years, I had essentially become a different person and had a lot more to deal with. I wrote the songs just as we were beginning to rebuild our lives. They are about changing for the better in the face of loss. Celebrating the good things and facing up to the bad. Staying positive, trying to keep an eye on the centre, holding on to those we love and working towards a better future.”

Currently touring in support of his new album, John has upcoming tour stops in Decatur, GA (2/17), Nashville, TN (2/20) and Canada prior to kicking off his headlining tour in the UK in April. Tickets are on sale now, here: http://johnsmithjohnsmith.com.

THE LIVING KIND
TRACKLISTING

1. “Candle”

2. “Milestones”

3. “The Living Kind”

4. “Trick of the Light”

5. “Silver Mine”

6. “Dividing Line”

7. “Too Good To be True”

8. “Horizons”

9. “The World Turns”

10. “Lily”

JOHN SMITH 2024
UK TOUR DATES*

April 3rd - Beacon, BRISTOL

April 4th - Union Chapel, LONDON

April 5th​ - Stables, MILTON KEYNES

April 6th​ - Arts Centre, COLCHESTER

April 10th​ - Trades Club, HEBDEN BRIDGE

April 11th​ - The Wardrobe, LEEDS

April 12th​ - CCA, GLASGOW

April 13th​ - The Caves, EDINBURGH

April 17th​ - The Brook, SOUTHAMPTON

April 18th​ - Phoenix, EXETER

April 19th - Storeys Field, CAMBRIDGE

April 20th​ - Storyhouse, CHESTER

April 24th​ - Upper Chapel, SHEFFIELD

April 25th - Glasshouse 2, GATESHEAD

April 26th - Brewery Arts, KENDAL

April 27th​ - Arts Centre, WARWICK

ABOUT JOHN SMITH

Steeped in the lineage of British folk and American guitar music, taking his cue from Richard Thompson, John Martyn and Ry Cooder, John has evolved a transatlantic blend of guitar techniques. Sometimes using a slide, sometimes with guitar on his lap, sometimes detuning mid-song or pulling subtle expressions out of an array of effect pedals, Smith’s obsession with the instrument has made a master of him. His deeply romantic and vivid songwriting, combined with his innovative guitar work, have won him a loyal following and amassed over 110 million streams on Spotify alone.
His career began opening for folk greats including John Martyn, Davy Graham and John Renbourn, who called him “the future of folk music.”  He has since opened for Iron and Wine, Patty Griffin and Ben Howard, and guested with artists such as Jackson Browne, Martin Carthy, Roseanne Cash, Gomez, Richard Hawley, Jarvis Cocker, Jerry Douglas, Glen Hansard and Rodney Crowell. In his occasional role as sideman, he has played guitar for artists as diverse as David Gray, Lisa Hannigan, Lianne La Havas, Joe Henry and Joan Baez.

SINGER-SONGWRITER BRYAN ADAMS ALIGNS WITH MUSIC-SHARING TECH STARTUP SONGBOX

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SINGER-SONGWRITER BRYAN ADAMS

ALIGNS WITH MUSIC-SHARING TECH STARTUP SONGBOX

New Secure Music Sharing Service Built for Music Creators Is Changing the Way Songwriters, Producers, Artists and Musicians Handle Audio Files, Now Their Sights Are Set On Music City

Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 30, 2024) - Multi-Platinum Singer/Songwriter Bryan Adams (“Summer of ‘69”) joined tech startup Songbox as a Co-founder after falling in love with its secure music-sharing capabilities and its unparalleled simplistic design and experience.


Bryan said, “Songbox allows me to share new music that I’m working on in a way that I couldn’t before. I don’t need to send out MP3 files or physical products, so it keeps my ideas and early versions safe and secure until I’m ready to officially release the songs.”

“Almost immediately after signing up, Bryan was contributing feature ideas and design suggestions. His insight and experience for this has been invaluable,” said Michael Coll, Founder of Songbox.

Using Songbox, creators can track when a file has been delivered, whether it’s been listened to and how long songs have been played. Additionally, the platform allows for creators to upload and share music video content.

As one of Scotland’s brightest startups, Songbox is a growing platform with over 50,000 tracks uploaded and over 3 Million streams. Since launch, they’ve served globally-renowned artists, independent creators and record labels. Now, they’re working to bring their focus to Music City.

“I had the opportunity to visit Nashville, and I instantly fell in love with the city. Nashville is music and it’s the perfect place for us to bring Songbox, which is where 80% of our customers currently are,” said Coll.

As one of the first renowned names to use Songbox, Bryan Adams has helped add new features to the platform. He joins Coll, a former musician, songwriter and industry insider turned software developer and Co-founder Ciaran O’Toole, a seasoned music industry veteran with a proven track record of success spearheading innovative startups.

“More recently, we have added the ability for creators to not only share their audio, but also house and share music videos on the platform. Creators can house all of their assets under one roof - photos, cover artwork, lyrics, music videos and tracks, and use the platform to collaborate with other creators or pitch media, publishers, industry executives, radio programmers and more. There are so many possibilities,” added Coll. 

With business-tier features aimed at labels and management teams who work with multiple artists, Songbox maintains affordability while delivering mature music-sharing features for creators at any stage.

Key Features


• Share pre-released audio securely; streamline workflow across teams, manage multiple artists and all assets under one platform, send customized pitches and share as a digital EPK. 
 


• Analytics & Multi-Asset Tracking; Email tracking, the ability to share video and audio as an all-in-one solution via stream or download, a simple and intuitive user interface with the ability to organize a playlist order, attach PDF docs, images, song lyrics, share notes and track who is listening and for how long.

• Advanced Security; features include password protection, lock by email, and the ability to limit access, set expiration dates, embargo dates and more.

• Uncompressed and High Quality; Songbox stands amongst its’ competitors with superior audio quality offering a platform that does not compress audio files. Creators can upload and share video files up to 5GB.

Creators can get started for free with a 14-day free trial. For more information, visit https://songbox.com/.

KIT PLUGINS TO MAKE DEBUT AT NAMM 2024

KIT PLUGINS TO MAKE DEBUT AT NAMM 2024

Award-winning Audio Software Startup Featured By TechCrunch, Forbes and Named In Mix Magazine’s List Of Pro Audio Companies To Watch

KIT Plugins To Demo BB A Chamber, Their Latest Collaboration with Blackbird Studio 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2024) - Award-winning audio software startup KIT Plugins will make their debut at NAMM 2024. Featured by TechCrunch, Forbes, Billboard and Named in Mix Magazine’s 2023 List of Pro Audio Companies to Watch, KIT will demo BB A Chamber, their first AI powered plug-in and latest collaboration with Blackbird Studio.

The BB A Chamber precisely emulates the renowned reverb chamber from Blackbird Studio A, seamlessly integrating it into your DAW. Recognized globally for its clarity, sheen, and versatility, the reverb chamber within Blackbird's Studio A has played a pivotal role in countless iconic productions. This chamber, meticulously crafted with a movable ceiling, stands out as one of the most legendary reverb chambers ever constructed, making it highly coveted by audio engineers worldwide.

KIT’s BB A Chamber allows creators to select from three distinct microphone options and tailor their placement on the floor or ceiling of the chamber by seamlessly raising or lowering the ceiling, mimicking the authentic Studio A chamber experience. Additionally, creators can shape and refine audio further by choosing the audio source from a Hi-Fi studio monitor, a live PA speaker, or a “direct” input that bypasses the speaker. On the way out an FX strip awaits, equipped with saturation, filters, EQ, and compression controls.

KIT will demo the BB A Chamber at booth #14923 throughout the weekend at NAMM. The BB A Chamber release date and more details will be announced at a later date.

Corresponding with NAMM, KIT will be offering a site-wide sale on all products including their CORE series and their award-winning Blackbird products. Stay tuned for more details by visiting https://kitplugins.com/. 

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 pro audio companies to watch in 2023, KIT Plugins aims to bring the best real-world recreations of rare analog gear to creators. Already, their suite of digital audio plugins have earned accolades, including MusicTech’s Excellence and Choice Awards and Music Player’s WIHO (Wish I Had One) Award. 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. For more information, visit https://kitplugins.com/.

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COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER-SONGWRITER MIKE RYAN’S NEW SINGLE “WAY IT GOES” IMPACTS RADIO TODAY

COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER-SONGWRITER MIKE RYAN’S NEW SINGLE 
“WAY IT GOES” IMPACTS RADIO TODAY

‘WAY IT GOES’ RECEIVES 33 EARLY ADDS AT RADIO

VIEW OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO (HERE)

Guitar-Driven Track Co-written by Phil Vassar, Andrew Peebles and Brett Sheroky
Is From Mike’s Critically-acclaimed Album Longcut 

“Mike Ryan is the name on everyone’s lips right now” - Entertainment Focus 

‘Some of the best songwriting in Country Music’ [Longcut] - American Songwriter

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2024) - Country music singer-songwriter Mike Ryan’s new single “Way It Goes” impacts radio today. Quickly building momentum, Mike’s single is already making waves with 33 early adds. “Way It Goes” was co-written by Phil Vassar, Andrew Peebles and Brett Sheroky, and is from Mike’s critically-acclaimed album Longcut. View the official lyric video, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clF1qvTjUaA.

“Way It Goes” follows the rising artist’s three-week #1 song “Loser,” which topped the American Country Music charts, marked Mike’s tenth #1 song at Texas radio and landed in the Top 5 on CDX True Indie Country Charts. "Loser" was co-written by Colin Elmore, Hillary Lindsey, and Gordie Sampson, and was embraced by over 156 radio stations nationwide with nearly 15,000 spins.

Quickly taking over radio airwaves, programmers are lauding the new single, saying;

“Mike Ryan is a consistent hit maker…gonna get it on the air ASAP!”
—Nick Russo (MD) KIKK & KILT/Houston, TX

“GREAT SONG! We’re adding Mike Ryan ‘Way it Goes’ out-of-the-box this Monday!”—Neil Wieland (PD) KAIR/Atchison, KS

“Love Mike’s new single! Reporting ‘Way It Goes’ as an ADD now!”
—Austin Daniels (PD) KFTX/Corpus Christi, TX

“That’s the way it goes when you have a hit song!”
—Josh Fuller (MD) KVST/Conroe, TX

As a respected songwriter himself, Mike’s craft has garnered over 320 million career streams and has led to collaborations with artists such as Brad Paisley and Brandy Clark. 

With his new music Mike opened the door to contributions from a roster of top-shelf songwriters, sharing “Brett Sheroky has written some really cool songs and this one [‘Way It Goes’] was written by him, Andrew Peebles and Phil Vassar, so it got my attention really quickly. Phil is absolutely a legend so having a chance to cut one of his songs was a really cool thing for me.” 

Packing a punch with this radio-ready track, Mike also teamed up with producers Bart Butler (Randall King, Jon Pardi) and Ryan Gore (Jon Pardi, Midland) for the first time. 

“Bart brought in some new players and different elements that I just thought were really crucial in making this album [Longcut] sound as good as it does. This was my first time expanding with additional producers including Brent [Anderson]. With songs like “Way It Goes” and other up-tempo tracks on the album there’s definitely a different edge and intensity,” he added. 

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.

Mike recently wrapped select tour stops with Jordan Davis. He is currently touring nationwide and will perform at Nashville’s Exit/In on Thursday, Jan. 25th. Doors open at 7 p.m. Opening artist Will Jones performs at 8 p.m and Mike’s full-band set starts at 9 p.m.  For a full list of tour dates and more information, visit https://mikeryanband.com/.

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MIKE RYAN’S NEW SINGLE “WAY IT GOES” WILL IMPACT RADIO ON JAN. 22ND

COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER-SONGWRITER MIKE RYAN’S NEW SINGLE
“WAY IT GOES” WILL IMPACT RADIO ON JAN. 22ND

“WAY IT GOES” FOLLOWS MIKE’S THREE-WEEK #1 HIT “LOSER” ON THE AMERICAN COUNTRY MUSIC CHARTS

Guitar-Heavy Track Is Off Mike’s Critically-acclaimed Album Longcut 

‘Some of the best songwriting in Country Music’ [Longcut] - (American Songwriter)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 4, 2024) - Country music singer-songwriter Mike Ryan’s new single “Way It Goes” will impact radio on Jan. 22nd. “Way It Goes” follows his three-week #1 hit song “Loser,” which topped the American Country Music charts. “Way It Goes” and “Loser” are both included on Mike’s critically-acclaimed album Longcut, named “some of the best songwriting in Country music” (American Songwriter). “Way It Goes” was written by Phil Vassar, Andrew Peebles and Brett Sheroky. Listen to “Way It Goes” here: https://lnk.to/qGiraFyO

“There are some great songwriters on this track. Having the chance to cut a song co-written by a legend like Phil Vassar along with Brett Sheroky and Andrew Peebles was a really cool opportunity,” Mike said.

He added, “This song is an honest look at a blind-sided breakup. There are all these romanticized versions of how it might go and maybe you see it coming from a mile away, but this one was just like it came out of nowhere. Then all hell broke loose and now we’re done.  It’s like you are trying to figure out where to go from there and picking up the pieces.”

Surpassing 320 million career streams with 764,000 new listeners on Spotify in 2023 alone,“Way It Goes” is the follow up to Mike’s previously released single “Loser” which spent three-weeks at #1 on the American Country Music Chart and was embraced by over 156 radio stations nationwide with nearly 15,000 spins. As his first official single to radio, “Loser” quickly broke into the single digits, landing at  No. 2 on the CDX True Indie Country chart and No. 1 at Texas radio. “Loser” was featured by Music Row, Whiskey Riff, Country Now’s Songs to Hear, playlisted on the Nashville Noise July 2023 Playlist (#1), and featured by Country Insider.

Additionally, CMT featured the emotional “Loser” music video in their CMT 12-pack. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS80G4ZF0jk

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 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.” In addition, Mike recently fulfilled a career milestone making his official Opry debut.

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.

Mike recently wrapped tour dates with Jordan Davis on his Good Time Tour. He is currently touring with upcoming dates in Dallas (1/12) Houston (1/13) and Nashville (1/25). For a full list of tour dates and more information, visit https://mikeryanband.com/.

COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER-SONGWRITER MIKE RYAN SENDS “WAY IT GOES” TO RADIO AS HIS NEXT SINGLE

COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER-SONGWRITER MIKE RYAN SENDS
“WAY IT GOES” TO RADIO AS HIS NEXT SINGLE

“WAY IT GOES” FOLLOWS MIKE’S THREE-WEEK #1 HIT “LOSER” ON THE AMERICAN COUNTRY MUSIC CHARTS

Guitar-Heavy Track Is Off Mike’s Critically-acclaimed Album Longcut 

‘Some of the best songwriting in Country Music’ [Longcut] - (American Songwriter)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 14, 2023) - Country music singer-songwriter Mike Ryan is shipping his new single “Way It Goes” to radio in January. “Way It Goes” follows his three-week #1 hit song “Loser,” which topped the American Country Music charts. “Way It Goes” and “Loser” are both included on Mike’s critically-acclaimed album Longcut, named “some of the best songwriting in Country music” (American Songwriter). “Way It Goes” was written by Phil Vassar, Andrew Peebles and Brett Sheroky. Listen to “Way It Goes” here: https://lnk.to/qGiraFyO.

“There are some great songwriters on this track. Having the chance to cut a song co-written by a legend like Phil Vassar along with Brett Sheroky and Andrew Peebles was a really cool opportunity,” Mike said.

He added, “This song is an honest look at a blind-sided breakup. There are all these romanticized versions of how it might go and maybe you see it coming from a mile away, but this one was just like it came out of nowhere. Then all hell broke loose and now we’re done. It’s like you are trying to figure out where to go from there and picking up the pieces.”

“Way It Goes” is the follow up to Mike’s previously released single “Loser” which spent three-weeks at #1 on the American Country Music Chart and was embraced by over 156 radio stations nationwide with nearly 15,000 spins. As his first official single to radio, “Loser” quickly broke into the single digits, landing at  No. 2 on the CDX True Indie Country chart and No. 1 at Texas radio. “Loser” was featured by Music Row, Whiskey Riff, Country Now’s Songs to Hear, playlisted on the Nashville Noise July 2023 Playlist (#1), and featured by Country Insider.

Additionally, CMT featured the emotional “Loser” music video in their CMT 12-pack. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS80G4ZF0jk

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 craft has earned him over 320 million career streams and a Top 20 hit as a co-writer on Brad Paisley’s “Last Time For Everything.” Paisley reciprocated with a shredding guitar solo on Mike’s previously released song “The Rewrite.” In addition, Mike fulfilled a career milestone making his official Opry debut. 

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.

Mike recently wrapped tour dates with Jordan Davis on his Good Time Tour. He is currently touring with upcoming dates in Dallas (1/12) Houston (1/13) and Nashville (1/25). For a full list of tour dates and more information, visit https://mikeryanband.com/. 

SINGER-SONGWRITER ONOLEIGH RELEASES “WALLS” TODAY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SINGER-SONGWRITER ONOLEIGH RELEASES “WALLS” TODAY

Emotional New Single Co-Written with John Oates & Nathan Chapman

Onoleigh’s Music Highlighted in Nashville Scene, 

Entertainment Tonight, CMT, Folk N Rock, Music Connection, and more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 29, 2023) Singer-songwriter Onoleigh’s new single “Walls,” co-written with John Oates and Nathan Chapman, is out today. As her most personal song to date, “Walls” was written about the room she grew up in. It’s nostalgic and vulnerable, as she shares memories from her childhood, exploring themes of loneliness, growth and knowing who you are when no one is watching. Featured by Nashville Scene, Entertainment Focus, The Bluegrass Situation, NYS Music and more, “Walls” is available at digital retailers everywhere today, here: https://onerpm.link/_walls.

Watch the “Walls” visualizer video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bzUF3w4KBo

“Walls” follows Onoleigh’s previously released songs “Tightrope,” co-written with Kenny Foster,  her summer anthem “Why Can’t We Dance,” “Beautifully Broken” and “Make It Hurt,” the latter written by Maren Morris, Rhett Akins, and Chris DeStefano.

Earlier this week, The Bluegrass Situation premiered “Walls” and Onoleigh said, “There were a lot of tough times in my own life where I felt societal or personal pressure to be someone that I wasn’t, and my childhood bedroom was my safe space. It was the place where I could reflect and think about who I was and who I was supposed to become. So, the idea that the walls could hear what I was thinking and could watch me grow up was something that I wanted to write about. I took this to my co-writers John Oates and Nathan Chapman, and we came up with this beautiful song that tells my own personal journey, and I feel like others will be able to relate.”

Onoleigh shared more about her journey to self discovery and the personal and introspective track across podcasts including Music Saved Me, The Backstage Pass, Takin’ A Walk and more. 

Additionally, she enlisted Producer David Dorn and Nashville musician Gideon Klein to create an emotional acoustic version of “Walls” at the famous Old Crow Medicine Show’s current Hartland studio in East Nashville. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X63Thtmstg&feature=youtu.be

As a former guidance counselor prior to pursuing her music career, Onoleigh’s remarkable ability to harness compassion and empathy as a result of her experience has reached listeners on a powerful level with songs that are relatable and lean into what others are feeling. Quickly she's attracted fans and listeners with over 300k+ streams of her music on Spotify and a viral TikTok video with over 500K+ views. Recently, Onoleigh took to Instagram to share some throwback photos of her childhood memories with her fans here.

Lauded as “an artist to watch” (Music Connection) and “a true musical force making waves in the industry” (Guitar Girl Magazine), the rising singer-songwriter was raised in Mahomet, IL, and made the move to Nashville to pursue her career in music. She recently performed with John Oates at the CMA Theatre and her music has been featured by Entertainment Tonight, CMT, Taste Of Country, Music Row, and more. Her song "Sunshine & Lemonade" co-written with Oates is currently featured in the movie 'Gringa', which was released earlier this year. For more information, visit https://www.onoleigh.com/.

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ONOLEIGH’S SINGLE “WALLS” CO-WRITTEN WITH JOHN OATES AND NATHAN CHAPMAN IS SET FOR RELEASE ON WEDNESDAY (11/29)

ONOLEIGH’S SINGLE “WALLS” CO-WRITTEN WITH JOHN OATES AND NATHAN CHAPMAN IS SET FOR RELEASE ON WEDNESDAY (11/29)

The Bluegrass Situation Exclusively Premieres the Visualizer Video Today, Watch (HERE)

"An artist to watch" - Music Connection

"A true musical force making waves in the industry" - Guitar Girl Magazine

“A powerhouse vocalist” - Tennessee Star 

Pre-Save “Walls” here:  https://onerpm.link/Walls

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 27, 2023) Singer-songwriter Onoleigh’s new single “Walls,” co-written with John Oates and Nathan Chapman is set for release on Wednesday (11/29). Today, The Bluegrass Situation has the first look at the visualizer video and new single, watch (HERE).

Onoleigh's new music is a journey to self-discovery. Her new single “Walls” takes her back to the room where she grew up. It's nostalgic and vulnerable as she shares memories from her childhood and explores loneliness, growth, and knowing who you are when no one is watching.

“This song is personal for me. It’s about going through the ups and downs throughout childhood and growing up,” she shared with The Bluegrass Situation. 

“There were a lot of tough times in my own life where I felt societal or personal pressure to be someone that I wasn’t, and my childhood bedroom was my safe space. It was the place where I could reflect and think about who I was and who I was supposed to become. So, the idea that the walls could hear what I was thinking and could watch me grow up was something that I wanted to write about. I took this to my co-writers John Oates and Nathan Chapman, and we came up with this beautiful song that tells my own personal journey, and I feel like others will be able to relate.”

As a former guidance counselor prior to pursuing her music career, Onoleigh’s remarkable ability to harness compassion and empathy as a result of her experience has reached listeners on a powerful level with songs that are relatable and lean into what others are feeling. Quickly she's attracted fans and listeners with over 300k+ streams of her music on Spotify and a viral TikTok video with over 500K+ views.  

“Walls” follows Onoleigh’s previously released songs “Tightrope” co-written with Kenny Foster, “Why Can’t We Dance,” “Beautifully Broken,” “Ghost Stories” and “Make It Hurt,” the latter written by Maren Morris, Rhett Akins, and Chris DeStefano. 

Lauded as “an artist to watch” (Music Connection) and “a true musical force making waves in the industry” (Guitar Girl Magazine), the rising singer-songwriter was raised in Mahomet, IL, and made the move to Nashville to pursue her career in music. She recently performed with John Oates at the CMA Theatre and her music has been featured by Entertainment Tonight, CMT, Taste Of Country, Music Row, and more. Her song "Sunshine & Lemonade" co-written with Oates is currently featured in the movie 'Gringa', which was released earlier this year. For more information, visit https://www.onoleigh.com/.

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ONOLEIGH ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE “WALLS” CO-WRITTEN WITH JOHN OATES AND NATHAN CHAPMAN

ONOLEIGH ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE “WALLS” CO-WRITTEN WITH JOHN OATES AND NATHAN CHAPMAN

Nostalgic New Single “Walls” Reflects Onoleigh’s Journey to Self-Discovery and Is Set For Release On Nov. 29th

         Rising Artist Performs at Bridgestone Arena During the Nashville Predators Hockey Game

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 23, 2023) - Singer-Songwriter Onoleigh is announcing her nostalgic new single “Walls” co-written with John Oates and Nathan Chapman. A former guidance counselor prior to pursuing her music career, Onoleigh’s remarkable ability to harness compassion and empathy as a result of her experience, has reached listeners on a powerful personal level with songs that are relatable and lean into what others are feeling. Quickly, she’s attracted fans and listeners with over 279K+ streams of her music on Spotify and a viral TikTok video with over 500,000 views. Her new single “Walls” reflects her personal journey to self-discovery and is set for release on Nov. 29th.

Pre-save “Walls” here: https://onerpm.link/Walls

Sharing her music journey and the inspiration behind “Walls” on the Takin’ A Walk podcast Onoleigh said, "Walls' is a very vulnerable song. It raises a conversation with the most personal piece of your life. It answers the question, 'who are you when no one is watching?' 'Who are you when you are your complete self?' We only know who we are when the doors are closed so having that honesty with yourself is very important. I genuinely hope this song brings solace and comfort to a lot of people.” 

Lauded as “an artist to watch” (Music Connection) and “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. She recently performed with John Oates at the CMA Theatre and her music has been featured by Entertainment Tonight, CMT, Taste Of Country, Music Row, and more. 

“Walls” follows Onoleigh’s previously released songs “Tightrope” co-written with Kenny Foster about finding balance while chasing dreams, “Why Can’t We Dance,” “Beautifully Broken,” “Ghost Stories” and “Make It Hurt,” the latter written by Maren Morris, Rhett Akins, and Chris DeStefano.

Her song "Sunshine & Lemonade" co-written with Oates is currently featured in the movie 'Gringa', which was released earlier this year. For her latest music video, Onoleigh enlisted Nashville’s Millennium Dance company and celebrity Choreographer Richy Mon to pull together an unforgettable dance party and music video for song “Why Can’t We Dance.” Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmg4xPQH5IA. 

The Virgin Hotel artist in residence has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry including co-writing songs with John Oates (Hall & Oates), Nathan Chapman and working with Producer Brandon Hood. She frequently performs at notable venues including The Bluebird Cafe, Ole Red, and the Bobby Hotel. Recently, she performed at Bridgestone Arena during the Nashville Predators game. For more information, visit https://www.onoleigh.com/.

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SINGER-SONGWRITER ONOLEIGH RELEASES NEW SINGLE “TIGHTROPE” TODAY

Viral TikTok Artist Will Perform “Tightrope”
On WSMV-TV (NBC) “Today In Nashville” On Oct. 12th

Onoleigh’s Music Highlighted By ET, CMT, Music Connection,
Folk N Rock, CelebMix and More

Folk N Rock Premiered the Introspective Track Ahead of Its’ Official Release  (Here)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct 6, 2023) - Singer-songwriter Onoleigh is releasing her new single “Tightrope” today, an introspective track written about finding balance while chasing dreams. The single features Onoleigh’s soulful voice in a moving, melodic performance with harmonies from co-writer Kenny Foster.  Folk N Rock premiered the gorgeous single ahead of its official release, lauding "The songwriting crafts vivid imagery, making you traverse the emotions that are meticulously laid out." Read more here. “Tightrope,” is available at digital retailers everywhere here: https://onerpm.link/773735921611

Quickly attracting fans and listeners with over 279K+ streams of her music on Spotify and a viral TikTok video with over 434,000 views (watch here), “Tightrope” follows Onoleigh’s previously released singles “Why Can’t We Dance,” “Beautifully Broken,” “Make It Hurt,” and  “Ghost Stories.” 

Onoleigh first announced “Tightrope” while performing with John Oates (Hall & Oates) at the CMA Theatre in the Country Music Hall of Fame. 

Sharing more about the songwriting process with the audience, Onoleigh said, "I remember the day Kenny and I wrote 'Tightrope.' He asked me if this was a song I wanted to write or needed to write. It quite literally changed the way I approach songwriting."

During that show, the former guidance counselor, also shared more about following her heart and pursuing a career in music, adding “Following a dream feels a lot like walking a tightrope...it is absolutely not comfortable, it’s terrifying and exhausting most of the time, but the thrill of following something bigger than yourself is absolutely worth risking it all for.”

TUNE-IN
Onoleigh will perform her new single “Tightrope” On WSMV-TV (NBC) “Today In Nashville” on Thursday, Oct 12th airing at 2:30 pm. CST

Onoleigh shared more about the gorgeously understated track with Tennessee Star, Adobe & Teardrops, and the Music Saved Me Podcast. Her previously-released summer anthem "Why Can't We Dance,” was hailed as “creative brilliance” (CelebMix) and “more than just a song” (Guitar Girl Magazine). Onoleigh enlisted Nashville’s Millennium Dance company and celebrity Choreographer Richy Mon to pull together an unforgettable dance party and music video for the song. Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmg4xPQH5IA. 

The Virgin Hotel artist in residence 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 frequently performs at notable venues including The Bluebird Cafe, Ole Red, and the Bobby Hotel. She is slated to perform at the Bridgestone Arena during the Nashville Predators hockey game on Thursday, Oct. 17th. For more information, visit https://www.onoleigh.com/.

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ONOLEIGH ANNOUNCED NEW SINGLE “TIGHTROPE” DURING CMA THEATER PERFORMANCE

SINGER-SONGWRITER ONOLEIGH ANNOUNCED NEW SINGLE “TIGHTROPE” DURING CMA THEATER PERFORMANCE AT THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME

Rising Artist Performed "Tightrope" Live While
Joining John Oates For An Evening of Songs and Stories

"Tightrope" Is Due Out On Oct. 6th

"An artist to watch" - Music Connection
“One of the most refreshing voices in contemporary music.” - Guitar Girl Magazine

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 7, 2023) - Singer-songwriter Onoleigh announced her new single "Tightrope" last night, during a performance at the CMA Theater in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Onoleigh joined John Oates (Hall & Oates) for an evening of Songs and Stories and performed her new single live for the first time. "Tightrope" was co-written by Onoleigh and Kenny Foster about finding balance in life while pursuing dreams. The recorded track features Onoleigh's soulful voice with harmonies from co-writer Kenny Foster, and is due out on Oct. 6th.

Sharing more about the songwriting process with the audience, Onoleigh said, "I remember the day Kenny and I wrote 'Tightrope.' He asked me if this was a song I wanted to write or needed to write. It quite literally changed the way I approach songwriting."

She added, “Following a dream feels a lot like walking a tightrope...it is absolutely not comfortable, it’s terrifying and exhausting most of the time, but the thrill of following something bigger than yourself is absolutely worth risking it all for.”

“Tightrope” follows Onoleigh’s previously-released “Why Can’t We Dance,” “Beautifully Broken,” and “Make It Hurt,” the latter written by Maren Morris, Rhett Akins, and Chris DeStefano.

Onoleigh’s recently-released summer anthem "Why Can't We Dance,” was featured by CMT, ET Online, CelebMix,  Guitar Girl Magazine, Women of Country, and hailed as “creative brilliance” (CelebMix) and “more than just a song” (Guitar Girl). Onoleigh enlisted Nashville’s Millennium Dance company and celebrity Choreographer Richy Mon to pull together an unforgettable dance party and music video for the song. Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmg4xPQH5IA. 

Lauded as “an artist to watch” (Music Connection) and “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). For more information, visit https://www.onoleigh.com/.

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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’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/.