Young Galaxy Announce First Fully Independent Album "Down Time" Out April 6th

Montreal’s electro-pop duo Young Galaxy have announced the upcoming release of their first fully independent, “punk spirit” album. Down Time stories Young Galaxy’s shift into complete independence and positions the band as a countercultural beacon during the current climate of isolation, corruption and despair.  

LISTEN to 'Under My Wing' here: Spotify / Soundcloud / Smart link

Showcasing the band’s new independence is lead single, “Under My Wing”. The track intentionally blurs what listeners have come to expect from the band. Musically it’s cloudy and swirling, the lyrics obscured, almost unintelligible by design. As the band puts it, “it’s a song that sleeps during the day and walks the empty streets at night. It’s about the failure of capitalism, the isolation of suburbia, and the drive to discover sensuality, connection, and a spark of life in the face of despair.”

Young Galaxy began writing Down Time with a sense of reinvention in mind. In order to stay ahead of the ever-shifting landscape of the music industry, the band felt the need to step away from the industry entirely and take stock of and control over their career. Tired of the industry’s exploitative, conservative nature, the band started their own label in an effort to create a sense of community, and to stay true to an ethos of experimentalism and independence. 

Young Galaxy’s Catherine McCandless says: “Beginning to write and record is always a question of seeking the headspace that will manifest the life that we want to live – it feels essential that we get up against what feels most valuable to us: love, art, subversion, risk and vulnerability. Those are the tools of the work of writing for us. In immersing ourselves in a kind of daily labour that brings about questions of whether we’ve gone far enough, left out enough, left bare enough, said too much, sweated enough, bled enough, I think we are putting out into the world powers and vulnerabilities that could be the balm, or even antidote to it. The music industry needs it, politics need it, people need it. It’s love and sex and comfort and blood and unity amongst seekers on the outside of what seems to be an absurd and lonely state of normalcy currently.”

Young Galaxy’s reverence for love and art are the driving forces behind each of their albums, and it’s from this perspective that Stephen Ramsay and Catherine McCandless decided to attack the subjects of late period capitalism, the rise of nationalism and neoliberalism on Down Time. The album is full of images of satellite towns, ring roads, empty halls, shuttered windows, abandoned train stations, suburban decay – of existences without prospects. In juxtaposition to that, there is sensuality and longing at the heart of the record. Themes of transgression, and desire are explored. Despite the challenging nature of our day to day lives, passion and inspiration are never far from the surface.

Like it’s title, the music of Down Time is ambiguous enough to evoke the desire to relax and find peace, as well as images of struggle and darkness.

The album will be available in full on April 6, 2018 via the band’s own imprint. A full list of tour dates is below - tickets available January 16th at 10AM EST.

Tour Dates:

April 4 - Vancouver, BC at Venue

April 7 - San Francisco, CA at Rickshaw Stop

April 9 - Los Angeles, CA at The Echo

April 13 - Brooklyn, NY at Knitting Factory

April 14 - Washington DC at DC9

April 19 - Hamilton, ON at The Casbah

April 20 - Toronto, ON at Velvet Underground

April 21 - Montreal, QC at PHI Centre

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Review: Kacy Hill's "Like A Woman"

Last year at SXSW, I was lucky enough to stumble into a room where Kacy Hill was performing an hour long set in the middle of a downtown Austin venue. At the time, Kacy didn't have much of a following and the room was noticeably empty. The 22 year old was just coming off her American Apparel modeling career and transitioning into the world of electronic music. But now a little over a year later, the Kanye West mentee is almost untouchable after the release of her new album "Like A Woman". Upon giving the project a listen in its entirety, DOPECAUSEWESAID has come to the conclusion that Miss Hill is going to blow up in a major way, and very soon at that.

The 12-track album can be described overall as melodic, incredibly chilled, sensual and slightly meloncholy. Kacy's voice proves easy listening and has hints of power that make us believe she can really belt it out if she wanted to, but the singer keeps the aura of the project relaxed and serene throughout. We immediately came to gather that the album is heavily inspired by romance, heartbreak and relationships with track names like "Hard To Love" and "Cruel". The singer even stated during a interview with Complex News last year that most of the tracks were inspired by a real life breakup. Whether someone shattered her trust or she has found love since then, it's clear she is expressing emotion and pouring her pain and desire through her art- and it is beautiful.

Donning the name of the album, "Like A Woman" is the first track to hit your ears. Kacy sings of how she is falling for someone, saying and doing things she never thought she would. The instrumental is made up mostly of a strong bass pattern, a few electronic melodies and a delicate piano licks. Her voice is piercing and flawless, and the listener can almost hear her sentiment pouring through the speakers. The album remains slower paced until the fourth track, "Hard To Love". This song gives off an 80's vibe with a lot of vocal layering and explosive instrumentals in the chorus. Out of all the songs, this is the one Kacy displays her vocal range and strength the most. But she brings us back down instantly with the fifth track "Static", which has minimal backing and ambient vocals that take front and center. 

The sixth track titled "First Time" is a little more electronic than the rest, and is a nice change to the cleaner vocals she displays in the earlier songs. The harmonies are even more synthesized than the lead and sound like something you may hear in an Imogen Heap album, but it isn't too bold and fits in perfectly when used.

"Arms Length", "Interlude", "Clarity" and "Lion" are the next to follow. These four tracks are quite similar to the first three in that they share a more spread out and spacey feel. "Interlude" only differs from the rest in the shorter length and lack of vocals, creating a break before the conclusion of the project.

"Say You're Wrong" is the second to last track on the album, and a personal favorite of ours. Kacy's lyrics were well thought out and enlightened in this particular song with lines such as "fear will bring me back to health" and "I just want your good intention". The vocal melody is beautiful and catchy as well, so don't be surprised when you can't get this one out of your head. The last track, "Am I", similarly sports a catchy chorus and lyrics that will really make you think- which is a smart move on Kacy's part by keeping the album in her audience's minds even upon completion.

For an emerging artist, Kacy already seems to be way ahead of the musical curve, but we wouldn't expect anything less from an artist Kanye West discovered himself. "Like A Woman" is the first full length album she has released under West's GOOD Music label, and the response has already been mind-blowing. While the album can seem slightly repetitive with songs that are a little too similar at times, the overall outcome is a very well-written and produced one. This is an album almost anyone can listen to, and it's also one of those albums that really grow on you the more you listen to it, giving it more shelf life. Kacy is a fresh and unique change from the bubble gum pop trend going on, and we love how she looks and sounds different than the majority of artists on the radio at the moment. The Arizona native is undoubtedly going to be popping up more and more around the music world, and we're not mad about it. 

Stream/Download "Like A Woman" by Kacy Hill: Spotify | iTunes | Google Play | Amazon

Stream Temporary Hero's New Album "You're About To Have Your Hands Full"

The blending of genres, the beats of contemporary pop and electronic music, and the prowess of an artist reaching for new levels in every creative endeavor, Temporary Hero is an artist's artist. Starting out making underground club records like Ballet remixed by legendary Andre Lodemann, the artist pushed his craft into contemporary dance music territory after forging his way into the top 20 Billboard club chart with WILDJOY featuring Jason Walker.

From there he visited a cross-genre platform focusing on current and futuristic pop music with first full LP "Sunset People" featuring the MTV hit “Circus.” The pop and dance circuit is just the tip of the iceberg for this artist, however. He has covered Sinatra and Bing, Chet Baker and then covered 1/2 of Fleetwood Mac’s polarizing TUSK album to critical acclaim.

For this new collection, Temporary Hero cites the influence of William Orbit (most notable in the Orbit/Madonna-esque feel of “Happy Around Me”) and other electronic artists like him that were able to blend the esoteric with the world of pop. There is neither a throwback sound nor a truly contemporary style on here, yet echoes of both worlds exist (the snares, the synths, the acoustic instruments), again illustrating the drive for this artist to explore all types of sounds, everything AND the kitchen sink! Not wanting to completely abandon covers (yet also not wanting to be defined by them), the artist treads on delicate territory of covering Nirvana (gasp!) on a very electrified version of DUMB. Lyrically, the artist states the album was the product of a darker period in his life, wrought from heartache and world-weariness, two facets of the human experience that influence countless numbers of artists.

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Ekelle's Exclusive Interview With Trip-Hop Artist Cassia Crawl

I’m excited to be interviewing the living mermaid, Cassia Crawl today. When I say she’s a mermaid I’m not joking, she has the long turquoise/green hair, the tail and the mysticism that come with the title. I first became acquainted with Cassia as a classmate at York University where we both shared a couple of English lit classes. There was something about her that made me want to befriend her; the big blue bouffant hair, the bright pink Doc Martens and the cool clothes she wore to class week after week. I later found out that the unique beauty is actually a pretty successful model. Her Facebook like page boasts over 87K likes and continues to grow; she is also a makeup artist has recently ventured into music and I thought now would be a good time to chat with her about her journey thus far.

So Cassia, I think the first thing I want to know is, why are you a mermaid? What about the mythical creatures appeals to you? 

Pretty much everything, their beautiful long hair, their captivating voices and their shiny mermaid tails and clam bras! Being a mermaid is pretty awesome.

I did my research on you and you’re literally everywhere when I Google search your name; how did you get to be so well known as a model, where did it all begin?

Well the first shoot I ever did, I was approached by a designer, she saw a future in me and I
kept doing it ever since. It’s so important that people believe and support you, since most
creatives I’ve done were for trade/creative exchange.

I checked out your Soundcloud and your songs have a kind of dreamscape sound to me
which I like, my favorite one is “Die Beautifully”; where do get your inspiration for your sound
and lyrics? Also, how do you describe your sound?

Die Beautifully was inspired by a dream I had, where I was floating above the world. I felt at
ease and everything in that moment seemed to make perfect sense so I felt compelled to write
about it! It’s hard for me to describe my genre but many have told me it’s experimental.

What do you find is the most challenging thing about navigating the alternative music scene? Do you have a manager and booking team or are you working alone?

Nope, I do it all on my own! It can be a little bit overwhelming at times, but well worth it in
the end! When I’m awake I try to submit my songs, work on new material and talk to my fans.

What do you think are the key elements for an artist to succeed these days?

Be true to yourself, people will appreciate you more that way.

What are your goals as an artist for 2016?

Playing more shows definitely and releasing a new album!

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Asha Mullings aka Ekelle is a Toronto based artist, model, and writer. You can connect with her on Twitter and IG at #officialekelle. 

DOPECAUSEWESAID ignites the fire with Pop duo Æves

Æves is a Pop duo out of Louisville, Kentucky, comprised of Molly O'Malley and Matthew Adam. They just released their very DOPE EP "Ignite" last week, so it was more than appropriate and necessary for us to connect with Molly and Matthew to pick their brains about the EP, their hometown, their awesome cover graphic and more. Enjoy our exclusive interview with Æves and then stream/download "Ignite" below! 

Carlton Boyd

How did you guys come together to form the group? And does the name Æves have a special significance?

MO: Matt and I met in middle school, actually. We’ve known each other for a while and were both in other bands throughout our school years. About a year and a half ago or so, since both of our then bands went kaput, we decided to start writing music together. It worked out really well, so now here we are!
The name is derived from the Latin word, Aves, meaning “those who fly,” but the original spelling was already taken, so we decided to get creative with it because we both felt that the name fit us. We wanted the name to be something empowering and stand for something positive -- flying a metaphor for success and all of that. So that’s where that came from. 

What's the music scene like in Louisville? It the city a hotbed for creativity?

MO: It’s quite eclectic. I think we’re all really lucky because we have a lot of genres that are well represented here. We’ve got some sick hardcore bands, some sick indie bands, some sick hip hop artists – it’s pretty much all across the board here.  I think creativity can honestly be found in any city, you just have to look for it. If you personally think it isn’t present, go out there and create it. Go after what you want, and create it for yourself. Create the precedent. Everyone and everything has a beginning, so why not take the initiative? 

Tell us about the "Ignite" EP; how long did it take to record and are there any songs that you decided not to include that may be released later?

MO: We originally went in and recorded a single, which took a few days, and then decided to kick everything into high gear and went back and recorded the rest. We did write a few songs that didn’t end up getting used, but I know for a fact that we’re dropping something shortly after this EP – in a month or two, I’m thinking – and that’ll feature some of the songs we left off of this initial release.  

Do you have a favorite song on 'Ignite'? If so, why?

MO: I personally really like Revolution. The atmosphere of that song really rides the wave I’m on right now, and it’s in my favorite key, which is always a big plus. 
MA: Undefeatable because we wrote it to be in Space Jam 2, hopefully it can be.

I really love your EP cover graphic; how did that come about? Was there a person with a fire extinguisher out of frame waiting for the shots to be taken so they could put out the fire?

MO: Well thank you SO much. That photoshoot was fun.  That came about because we were already set on calling it the Ignite EP, as this is something we’d like to ignite our career (ba dum tiss), and it’s also a lyric on the record. Our friend Zach Cunningham who is a photographer has done some cool work with fire, so we talked to him about it and brought him in and wanted him to shoot the cover.  We actually did not have a fire extinguisher out of frame or anything, we had to pat it out ourselves. By the end of the shoot my sweatshirt was actually burning a hole in it, but luckily we had gotten all the shots we needed so it wasn’t that big of a deal. But it was such a fun shoot, and Zach is great to work with. 

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Stream/Download "Ignite" by Æves

Q&A with LA-based Electro Pop songstress Beca

NY-turned-LA Electro Pop artist, Beca, has utilized her composition talents since graduating Juilliard to produce “trance-like pop” (Lucky Magazine) songs tailored to Generation Y’s neo-noir nightlife culture. Musically gifted at a young age, she traveled the world, performing with an array of artists while developing her own path and voice. Beca has made appearances at CMJ, SXSW, Miami Fashion Week, and NXNE with Red Bull Sound Select Showcase. She was a Finalist for her song "Enabler" in the 2014 ISC International Songwriting Competition, Electronica/Dance Category. Expanding on her two EP releases via UK label This Is Music Ltd. (Little Boots, Charlie XCX), Beca recently released her album ‘Ecliptic’ through LA indie label All Scene Eye.

On top of everything Beca's accomplished thus far, she is also a winner of our campaign with ReverbNation to find the best Pop, RnB, Hip-Hop, Soul and Electronic music artists in the world. After selecting Beca out of over 4,500 other artists, we listened to more of her songs and it became clear that we needed to connect with her to find out more about the person behind the music. So below is our exclusive interview with Beca to find out how her recently released "Ecliptic" LP came together, her thoughts on the differences between the NY and LA Electro Pop music scenes, who inspires her music and much more.

Carlton Boyd

*Photos by Brian Vernor

What was your time at Juilliard like and what would you say that you learned during your time there that has prepared you the most for what you're doing now?

My time at Juilliard was extremely challenging and exciting. I grew up pretty sheltered in a small town in upstate NY, and was kind of used to being the musical star in high school. I just thought that things would come to me. When I went to a conservatory in NYC with top students from all over the world and studied with award-winning composers, it was extremely intimidating. I worked harder than I had ever worked before, pushed my boundaries as a writer, and discovered a lot of insanely beautiful music.

What prepared me the most for what I’m doing now - was finding out that having something to say, and having a voice - is way more exciting to me than writing music that’s technically challenging to play or listen to. And also that you can’t wait for luck to happen, you have to make it happen for yourself. That was probably the biggest lesson I got from Juilliard.

Tell me about the 'Ecliptic' LP. Who were the producers on the project and what was the experience like creating the 10 songs that comprise it?

I produced ‘Ecliptic’ with Morgan Wiley at his recording studio in Brooklyn….which was like running around a playground comprised of analog synths. Each song went through an entirely different writing process. The whole thing took about 2 years to produce from start to finish, including a 6-month break I took to deal with some big life changes and to work on something else (which will be revealed very soon!). At that point, I was able to return to the project with a new perspective and finish it fairly quickly. 

The songs themselves took many paths to development. Here’s a general breakdown -

Flying, Hunted Me Down, We’ll Meet Again - I had already written them and brought them into the studio to record.

Ice Cream - went through a lot of changes, the first few drafts are almost completely unrecognizable from the final version. It was inspired by spending a few summers being in a daze, kind of drunk on love. Some songs arrive quickly and others require a lot more work. I’ve learned not to give up on the ones that take more effort and I’m glad we kept fine-tuning this one, since it’s one of my faves.

Bayonet - I wrote the “heartbeats are racing” part first and the other parts were written in a few different sessions. This one went through some changes too. It’s about conquering fear. 

Crystal Ball - I wrote most of the lyrics on a trip, then the music came together later on in the studio, starting with some beats and the bass line, then improvising over that.

Abe Seiferth had already mixed Bayonet and Crystal Ball, and Xack Xweig had done some additional drum programming. I had originally planned to release these two together as an EP, before I decided to make them part of this 10-song album. 

Hit To The Head - I wrote the lyrics and melody in one sitting on top of a track Morgan had fully produced. That was the only one that I didn’t co-produce on - since it was already perfect. 

Meteor, Enabler, Ecliptic - were written very quickly, mostly at the studio. They were the last three songs written and recorded, and in some ways I like them the best since they were the most fluid. Jonathan Kreinik, who mixed the record, co-produced and helped put the final touches on the song ‘Ecliptic’ - which was the last song completed on the album. I feel like it ties everything together conceptually and reveals my musings over a relationship that brought out both the best, and the worst, in me.

It was fun working in studios all on the same floor - with super talented producers who had already worked together. That made for a pretty seamless and fun creative process. We used to joke that I should get roller skates and be the hired studio singer all day every day. That’s still a dream of mine, although now I’m based in LA…but still…making this album was a beautiful moment in my life. Being able to go into the studio kind of saved me in a way. Just knowing I could create something beautiful out of all of that pain helped get me through to the other side.

Who are some of your musical inspirations?

This is always a tough one since so much of what I listen to inspires me to some degree. My parents always had records playing when I was younger and I grew up listening to everything from Debussy and Ravel string quartets to Villa Lobos, Astor Piazzolla, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis - to more 80s and 90s pop like Prince, Michael Jackson, Madonna, David Bowie, The Bangles, NIN, Beastie Boys, etc. That definitely shaped a lot of my tastes. I tend to go through various musical phases, like at one point I was listening to a lot of dancehall, and later ambient electronica. Right now, I’m inspired by new indie artists I discover nearly everyday. For example I recently went to see LP at The Echo and her performance moved me to tears. It’s kind of crazy to have access to so much talent all in one place.

For an artist such as yourself, would you say that the Electro Pop music scene is different in LA than in NY?  

Definitely. It’s hard to generalize and there’s great music in both cities. But for whatever reason, I’ve found that LA seems to embrace me more and the crowds seem more appreciative of the music I’m making, which is a nice feeling. I also happen to know way more artists who are going in a similar direction, but maybe that’s just a sign of what’s going on right now in general.

If you had to choose one song off 'Ecliptic' that defines or represents you the most, what song would you select and why?

I kind of see all the songs as equal parts of a whole but if I had to choose one, I would probably say Meteor is my favorite. Ice Cream probably represents me the most because it’s full of hope even when there’s no real hope left - that’s the eternal optimist in me!

Do you prefer being in the studio writing and recording or being on stage performing?

I love all parts of the process equally at different times….it’s all very fulfilling to me. Creating songs - from the first seed of an idea, to recording it, to seeing through my auditory vision - is pretty cool. I find that singing into a microphone with headphones on is quite a sensual, visceral experience that I wouldn’t trade in for anything else in the world. Collaborating with people who share a common vision and who bring something new to the table to perfect a song is just exhilarating! Standing onstage, feeling the energy of the crowd, and giving the music life is quite a rush. I’m always excited about the prospect of making someone’s day just a little better when I’m up there singing my songs. Maybe someone who’s gone through something similar, who needs some hope, or who just wants to connect. Just the same way I do when I’m listening to another performer. THAT is the power of music. 

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Emii Releases Electro-Pop Single “RED”

Emii released her latest single, “RED”, on iTunes on March 14th. The energetic, electronic pop song was produced by the Diaz Brothers and co-written by Emii and Steven Leonard Ireland (Nelly, Trey Songz, Chris Richardson, Teddy Riley). “RED” is also available on streaming platforms like Spotify and by other digital media providers including Amazon.

With three Grammys under their belt and countless megastar clients, (Pitbull, Flo Rida, Justin Bieber, Missy Elliot, DJ Khaled, Rick Ross) the Diaz Brothers were the perfect production team to take Emii in a new direction that not only explores the world of EDM, but showcases her smooth powerhouse vocals and growing songwriting skills. “RED” was written specifically for Emii’s voice with her vision. “I heard the first few beats and came running out of the writing session singing ‘I see RED’”, said Emii.

“Emii’s new single “Red” is fantastic. Great lyrics and Emii’s powerful vocals take it over the top. A must for radio programmers to have in rotation” - Dan Mathews, Program Director – Rhythm 105.9 KRYC/Sacramento, CA

“RED” remixes are available from superstar remixers DJ Kue (Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Tori Kelly), DJ Mike D (Adele, Demi Lovato, Hozier, Gotye) and Klubjumpers (Jason Derulo, Madonna, Black Eyed Peas, Enrique Iglesias). 

The Official “RED Single Launch Party: A Night with Emii” will take place during the Winter Music Conference (WMC) in Miami at the Raleigh Miami Beach Hotel penthouse on Wednesday, March 23 at 6 PM, and will include radio DJs C-ROD, Tony Tone, Gregorio, Larry Larr, Bill Kelly, and Power 96 and Y100 DJs. Media attendees please rsvp for credentialing (Ralina Shaw, rshaw@ralinashawpr.com). Emii is currently on a multi-city national radio tour promoting “RED” with stops in California, Texas, Florida, and New York.

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/red-radio-mix-single/id1090302632
Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/GM_y5TwU98g
Soundcloud: RED (Radio Mix): https://soundcloud.com/emiimusic/emii-red-radio-mix
Soundcloud Remixes:
DJ Mike D: https://soundcloud.com/emiimusic/emii-red-radio-mix
DJ KUE: https://soundcloud.com/emiimusic/emii-red-dj-kue-remix
Klubjumpers: https://soundcloud.com/emiimusic/emii-red-klubjumpers-remix

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For More Information or Promo Copies Please Contact:
Ralina Shaw Public Relations
Ralina Shaw
360.951.0908
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Q&A with love+war

love+war is a Nashville, Tennessee based Electro-Pop duo comprised of writer-producer-guitarist team Coury Palermo and Ron Robinson who just released their debut EP "Hue".  The two began writing together in the fall of 2014 with no other intention but writing material for possible pitches in TV/Film.  In early 2015, the two-piece began working on a collection of covers and an EP of originals simultaneously. 

We linked up with Coury and Ron recently and asked them about their name and how they became a group, whether they're influenced by Country Music, their songwriting process and more. 

Carlton Boyd

I really like the name love+war; what does it mean and how did you guys come together to form a group? Coury: To me (the name) it symbolizes where we are as a society.  We live in a time of such immense hope and chaos - it's the collision of both mind sets.  
We began writing together last fall and realized how effortless the collaboration was.  We kind of stumbled onto "the duo thing" once the songs kept coming.  It is by far the easiest collaborative experience of my career.

Being that you guys are based in Nashville, which is largely known as the "home or center of Country Music", would you say that your music influenced by that genre at all? Coury:  I'm actually based out of East Nashville, which is a more fringe/non-traditional area of Nashville. Think "East Village" rather than "Upper Eastside" - in comparison.  I love Nashville and all of it's rich history - both country and other.  What may surprise people is the varied taste of the city.  I'm not sure I can say I'm influenced by country music, but I am influenced by the city and the people I live my life with.  It is a different pace than a New York or LA, which I appreciate.  I'm not much for the posturing that comes with being a musician, so I enjoy the freedom to be oneself that Nashville provides.

Ron: Nashville has always been known as the center of country music, but in the last decade or so it’s really held up to the name “Music City”. Everything is being recorded here now.  Artists and musicians are not going to LA or New York like they used to, they’re all coming here. 

Who are some of your musical influences? Coury: I grew up on blue-eyed soul, hip-hop and what I like to call "chick-rock".  Annie Lennox, Sade, George Michael - these were the records I cut my teeth on - the artists that made me fall in love with words and melody. They are the same artists I can still put on and get lost in.

Ron: Peter Gabriel, Tom Petty, Tears For Fears, The Cure, The Outfield, basically anything that’s 80’s pop.  That is my favorite era of music hands down. I pretty much like anything with a great track - solid hooks and melodies.

What's the songwriting process like for you guys? Coury: We usually set up some mics in the control room, grab a guitar and begin.  There's no big process.  It usually comes extremely fast. For me - I write a ton while I'm driving, so there's a plethora of ideas to pull from.

Ron: Yeah we’ll set up in the studio - both have headphones on with some effects we love - hit record and start experimenting. Sometimes the tracks (programming wise) start to take shape at that point. 
Its much more inspiring to hear an idea in the vein of a finished product “as” you’re working on it. Much more so than writing/playing “acoustically in the room” if you will.  We find that it really helps enhance the creative process.

The "Hue" EP is an incredible collection of songs to listen to with a quality set of headphones on but I am sure that seeing you guys perform these tracks live is a whole other experience. Will you guys be hitting the road to perform these songs on tour? Coury: Thank you.  Currently we are rehearsing a small set and would love to get out there and start playing.  We have a lot of new songs in the wheel house that we'd love to hash out live as well before recording the full-length album, so yes - touring is on the forefront.  

Ron: Thank you! Yes, I’m looking forward to it as well.  The process of working out the material outside of the studio is always fun.  Will it be more full sounding - like the record, or stripped back?  At this point that's still to be determined.  Either way we are super excited to get out there in front of an audience.

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