Posts made in September 2017

OFF BLOOM RELEASE NEW TRACK ‘GOLDEN DREAMS’

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Following the release of the feisty new single ‘Shut Up And Let Me Walk’ and the Hudson Mohawke-produced kiss-off ‘Rockefe11a (F**k That To Be Honest),’ rising Anglo-Danish trio Off Bloom announce a brand new 5-track EP titled Lover Like Me, due out on October 13th via Capitol Records. The EP includes the aforementioned tracks plus three new offerings – the first taste of which is the glittering four-to-the-floor workout ‘Golden Dreams’ – Listen HERE.

Speaking about the EP, the band commented, “This EP is about love, sex, frustration, intoxication and of course loyalty, loyalty, loyalty. This group of songs represents the last 3-4 months of our lives – our ups and downs, our fuck-ups and successes, our loves and losses. We had an amazing time creating this EP and got to experience so much, and those experiences shaped the music. We just want to connect to the people listening to these tracks and hopefully some people will see themselves in the music and in us and want to join the bloominati.” 

The Lover Like Me EP comes after previous single ‘Falcon Eye’, the follow up to the Anglo-Danish trio’s breakthrough debut EP Love To Hate It.

The trio – Mette on vocals and Mads & Alex on production – formed in Copenhagen but recently moved to London. Their unique, boundary-pushing sound is the perfect melding of Scandinavian electro pop and a new wave of UK and US beats with global influences. The band is from the same forward-thinking young Danish scene as MØ, Liss, Vera and Vasco, have worked with the likes of Two Inch Punch, Kid Harpoon and AlunaGeorge and have collaborations lined up with the likes of Bauer and RL Grime. Watch this space.

 

“Copenhagen based trio Off Bloom make punchy, radio-ready songs with a genuine streak of could-care-less attitude.”

 

“If you don’t know Off Bloom, you should. They sound like a perfect love child between Flume and Sleigh Bells: melodic, noisy, and sensual.”

 

“(Off Bloom makes) fiery, punk-influenced pop with killer hooks.”

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It’s Fungi Season in Mendocino!

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 As the flavors of fall arrive in Northern California’s MendocinoCounty so does the annual crop of coveted candy cap, chanterelle, porcini and hedgehog mushrooms.  Straddling historic Highways 1 and 101 with nearly 2,500 sq. miles of live oak and stately redwood groves, the region is a natural hotspot for some 3,000 mushroom varieties, 500 of which are edible.

             The annual haul is nothing short of historic, nurturing nirvana for local chefs, winemakers and fungi foragers.   Add to the mix regional mushroom-laced menus, 20 winemaker and brew events, and a host of art and educational seminars and the annual salute to Mr. Fungi is nothing short of fantastic.  www.visitmendocino.com/event/mushroom-wine-beer-festival; 866.466.3636.

         Visitors can take a walk on the wild side with a litany of mushroom-inspired events including hunts by horseback, fungi foraging and key food and wine gatherings including Yorkville Cellar’s Annual Malbec and Mushroom Feast (Nov. 4-5).  Also on tap is the first Homebrew Festival (November 4, 2017)celebrating artisan beer and mushroom-inspired cuisine in Ukiah; www.mendohomebrewfest.com; $30.

To cap the fest, 25 regional hotel properties are offering special packages throughout November.

FUNGI FORAGING

Pack a sense of adventure as mushroom foraging season hits full stride this fall.  During the festival, visitors can track and taste Mr. Fungi in a variety of formats.  Top excursions include:

Mushroom Foraging at UC Hopland Research and Extension Center — New! 

Join local naturalists and fungi experts for an educational stroll through the madrone woodland followed by a selection of canapés.  November 4; Hopland; 707.744.1424,www.ucanr.edu; $20.

Mushroom Exploration Tours at Stanford Inn

Join local enthusiast Adrienne Long for a walk and talk among the local forests and meadows. November 3-5; 11-12; Mendocino; 707.937.5615; www.stanfordinn.com; $45 adult/$20 children.

Foray with Mario Abreu “Mushroom Walk for Beginners”

Scout about with local expert Mario Abreu in this informative walk focused on the Fort Bragg coastal headlands.  November 5. Fort Bragg; 707.964.2020;free.

Ride with the Hunt – Mushroom Hunt at Ricochet Ridge Ranch 

“Mushroom Hunt” horseback rides every day during the festival.  Equine, wine & hotel packages also available.

Ricochet Ridge Ranch, Fort Bragg; 707.964.9669; www.horse-vacation.com; prices vary.

Mushrooms at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

Join staff mycologist Mario Abreu for a series of mushroom workshops and walks at the Botanical Gardens.

November 6, every Monday November 20 – December 18, 2017; Fort Bragg;707.964.4352×16; www.gardenbythesea.org; free with garden admission $15.

Mushroom Foray and Cooking Class at Jade Court

Strap on those boots and hit the hills for a foray into the forest followed by a cooking class featuring wild mushroom dishes paired with wine, brews and ciders.  November 11.  Fort Bragg; 707.961.9687; www.assaggiare.com; $65.

Fungi Finale – A Walk on the Wild Side

Tap into a tasty day with local mycologist and mushroom cookbook author Eric Schramm.  Enjoy a guided hike and fungi nibbles at Jughandle Creek Farm.  November 12.  Caspar;707.937.3498; www.jughandlecreekfarm.org; $22.

POWER TO THE PORCINI

                The bounty of the county comes full circle in November as restaurants, wineries and breweries salute the season with a myriad of special repasts.  Key events includeMacCallum House Inn & Restaurant and Graziano Wild Mushroom and Winemaker Dinner (Nov. 3), CORO Winemaker Dinner at the Golden Pig (Nov. 3), Afternoon Tea atGlendeven Inn paired with mushroom tea sandwiches (Nov. 4); Mad Fritz Brewing Company at the Bewildered Pig (Nov. 4), Ravens Restaurant Medicinal Mushroom Breakfast (Nov. 5), Pennyroyal Farm Mushroom Brunch (Nov. 5), Blue Collar Winemaker Dinner with Steele Wines at Cucina Verona (Nov. 7), BARRA of MendocinoWinemaker Dinner at Crush (Nov. 8), Wild Fish Winemaker Dinner (Nov. 8), Little River Inn Annual Mushroom and Belgian Beer Dinner (Nov. 10), Maple Creek Winery/ArtevinoMushroom Hike & Forage (Nov. 11), Saracina Mushroom foraging and Gourmet Luncheon (Nov. 11), Jaxon Keys Winemaker Dinner (Nov. 11), Yamakiri Winery and Ravens Restaurant Mushroom and Winemaker Dinner (Nov. 11) and Campovida Winemaker Dinner (Nov. 11).

Throughout the county, 35+ wineries and breweries celebrate the harvest with a bevy of tasting room specials including Caps Off! Wine and Mushroom Pairings at Yorkville’s Meyer Family Cellars, weekend tastings slated at Goldeneye Winery, wine and mushroom pairings at Handley Cellars and complimentary fungi bites at Phillips Hill Winery, Seebass Family Wines and Brutocao Cellars, among others.

PERFORMING ARTS, INSTALLATIONS & SIDEKICKS

                During the festival, enjoy an evening with acclaimed guitarist Alex de Grassi at UC Hopland Research and Education Center (Nov. 4), discover the aphrodisiac properties of mushrooms at “Bars, Bordellos and Mushrooms,” at the Kelley House in Mendocino (Nov. 5) or dig into an afternoon with a Mycelium in Art & Industry talk at the Mendocino Art Center (Nov. 5) or Live Mushroom Exhibit at Ford House Museum in Mendocino through November.  In addition, visitors can tap into the Skunk Train for a ride into the ancient redwoods (pups included), visit Point Arena Lighthouse or step into the wilds via daily tours of endangered African hoof stock at B. Bryan Preserve.   

MUSH “ROOM” DEALS

                A bevy of 25 local hotel deals round out the seasonal celebration including Albion River Inn’s savings of 30 percent on an ocean view guestroom, Mendocino’s AAA-Four Diamond Brewery Gulch Inn’s 15 percent savings on midweek rates with a two night booking, and a complimentary third night free via Glendeven Inn’s “Mushroom Special.  On the coast, Little River Inn’s “Mushroom Mania” ocean-view guestroom package comes in with a cool savings ($165.00/dbl.) or the newly-renovated Sacred Rock Resortin Elk by the sea, which is offering a 15 percent savings on accommodations.  Black-out dates and restrictions apply, based on availability.  For a complete listing of local deals, visit: www.visitmendocino.com/mushroom-wine-and-beer-festival.

BACKGROUND

Mendocino County welcomes nearly 1.8 million visitors annually who explore its 90 miles of prime Pacific coastline, 90+ wineries and 10 diverse AVAs (earning the highest percentage of organic and biodynamic vineyards in the United States), 24 state/national parklands and 450+ unique accommodations. Straddling scenic Highways 1 and 101, “The Redwood Corridor,” the County delivers an ideal vortex of waves, wines and redwoods laced with historic villages and outback adventures. Located 114 mi./184 km. north of San Francisco, the region’s gateway airports are San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), Sacramento  International Airport (SMF), and Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS).  Visit Mendocino County is a non-profit destination marketing organization designed to enhance the economic vitality of the community by increasing tourism revenue.  For more information, go to www.visitmendocino.com.

Josh Bennett hand knits style and Marvel storytelling together in new menswear sweater collection

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Josh Bennett hand knits style and Marvel storytelling together in new menswear sweater collection

 
Josh Bennett, fashion designer and knitter extraordinaire, brings his passion for Marvel and its complex storytelling into a new sweater collection inspired by Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok. The new line will showcase Nordic influences, luxury fibers, and fantastical touches across a tight range of men’s sweaters available this holiday season.
 
Hand knitting has had a renaissance recently, taking the fashion world by storm, and Bennett has led that charge with custom knitwear collections in conjunction with Bergdorf Goodman, Michael Bastian, Tommy Hilfiger, and others. Sweaters remain a staple of winter fashion, and hand-crafted knitting is the ultimate in luxury with each piece designed and finished in the US by Bennett himself. Josh has also expanded his business by using KOCO (Knit One Care One), a knitting hub located in India, that empowers and educates women in the skills of knitting, math, and English.
 
Bennett has always had a love for storytelling, and grew an appreciation for the robust worlds in Marvel stories as he immersed himself in Marvel films. When Thor: Ragnarok was announced as a November release, the unique settings, bold colors, and sense of wonder made it a perfect idea for a winter sweater collection. Using references from the film, modern day trend influences, and new knitting techniques, Bennett has created a first-of-its-kind collection.

 
“Thor has been a character in Nordic mythology long before Marvel captured the Asgardian prince in his debut comic in 1950. The film reference was a fantastic help to tell the story and set the mood, but I knew I did not want these sweaters to be literal depictions of the characters. I decided to combine aspects of the original Norse stories with the rich Marvel storytelling, making each sweater desirable to super fans of both genres. Each design has unique details that reference both authentic Norse mythology and Marvel plot points,” states Bennett.
 
Marvel has had great success with merging its characters with the fashion world, as its fandom is excited by lifestyle apparel to have a unique way to celebrate their passion for the brand and characters. Past collaborations have spanned couture to performance wear, but this is the first co-branded sweater line ever done from Marvel. The luxury limited edition collection includes four different styles, a chunky cardigan, v-neck tennis sweater, fisherman hoodie, and fair isle zip up, and uses yarns including 100% Italian cashmere and yarns from New Zealand, a nod to Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi. Each sweater is extremely limited to no more than three pieces per size for each style and is numbered and dated.
 
“Marvel characters are cool, strong, and relatable, so it is exciting to see such a smart and creative interpretation of the main players in Thor: Ragnarok,” said Paul Gitter, senior vice president, licensing, Marvel at Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media. “We constantly strive to extend the scope of what Marvel merchandise can be in order to expand what current fans are looking for and to bring in new fans, so a luxury sweater collection is an amazing way to celebrate this unique film and how far the Marvel brand has come.”
 

The Josh Bennett x Marvel collection ranges from $1095 – $1495 USD and is available to shop online at www.joshbennettnyc.com beginning November 10th with a pre sale October 10th.
 
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About Josh Bennett

Josh Bennett grew up in Pennsylvania where he learned to knit from his grandmother when he was 8 years old. After a short time, he stopped, because boys don’t knit. Then he got interested in musical theater, because all boys sing and dance. In 2000, Josh worked at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, CT where he picked up knitting again from the cast members in the show, and hasn’t stopped since.

 
After moving to New York City in 2001 and knitting constantly, Josh worked at a yarn shop on the Upper West Side that wrote custom patterns for their customers. Noticing the lack of menswear patterns being designed and published, he took his pattern writing skills and was determined to change that. 

 
Since, Josh has collaborated with CFDA Award winner Michael Bastian on a hand knitted line, Michael Bastian by Josh Bennett sold at Bergdorf Goodman, Sak’s 5th Avenue and stores worldwide. They have also worked together on projects for the Folk Couture: Fashion and Folk Art at the American Folk Art Museum, Le Cabinet de Curiosités of Thomas Erber, and a fashion helmet for the NFL/Bloomindale/CFDA Super Bowl XLVIII collaboration which was auctioned off for the NFL Foundation. 

 
He was the Men’s Sweater Designer at Tommy Hilfiger and has also worked with and designed for GANT by Michael Bastian, Perry Ellis, Alexander Wang, Rowan Magazine, Vogue Knitting, and other knitting publications. He is the designer of his own exclusive capsule collection of men’s hand knitted sweaters at Bergdorf Goodman, Josh Bennett + Goodman’s.

 
Josh studied Menswear Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT).

 

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy-five years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing.

For more information visit marvel.com.

© 2017 MARVEL

2017 HOLIDAY TITLES × RUNNING PRESS KIDS

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Waltz of the Snowflakes By Elly MacKay 9780762453382, $16.99

This stunning wordless picture book depicts a girl attending The Nutcracker for the first time. It is a cold and rainy evening and she doesn’t want to wear a dress, but when the curtain rises, the stage bursts into technicolor. Illustrated using paper-cut artwork, this tribute to the power of the theater has already earned a starred review from Kirkus Reviews.


Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: A Light-Up Bedtime Book Illustrated by Florence Weiser
9780762461820, $10.99

This board book adapted from the classic lullaby features real lights that twinkle through Florence Weisner’s soft, calming illustrations. Babies and young children will be mesmerized by the lights and soothed by the melody.


Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas, by Geri Cole and Robin Newman, Illustrated by Tom Brannon 9780762461622, $14.99 

The official tie-in to the new Sesame Christmas Special (airing on HBO in 2016 and PBS in 2017), this book tells the story of how Santa first came to Sesame Street. Elmo’s dad spins him a bedtime story about his great-great-grandmonster, back when everyone on Sesame Street was so grouchy that Santa didn’t even visit! With help from his friends, Elmo brings kindness, holiday cheer, and the spirit of Christmas to Sesame Street. 


The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
 by L. Frank Baum, Illustrated by Charles Santore 9780762463138, $16.99

In 1902, the author of The Wizard of Oz wrote a fantastical fairy tale story of St. Nick being raised by woodland fairies, finding flying reindeer, building trinkets and toys, and receiving the gift of immortality. This classic Christmas story has been updated with a more timeless feel and illustrated by an award-winning illustrator.

The Story of Christmas Illustrated by Helen Dardik 9780762462421, $9.95

Every year, children of all ages revisit this nativity tale of baby Jesus in the manger. With its padded cover, thick, durable pages, and simple text, this book is perfect for introducing the timeless story to the littlest book lovers.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Wrapping Paper Activity Book Art by Charles M. Schulz
9780762463206, $9.99

In this activity kit, A Charlie Brown Christmas meets holiday fun. Included: color-your-own Peanuts wrapping paper, an advent calendar, a cut-out ornament activity, and much more. Kids will actually be excited to wrap a gift with paper they colored themselves!

2017 ACTIVITY KITS FROM RUNNING PRESS KIDS


Fun with Pokemon,
9780762462940, $9.99, Ages 6 – 9
If you have a Pokemon-lover in your house, you need this book! Featuring four fold-out posters to color and dozens of colorful, engaging activities such as mazes, word searches, and decoding messages, Fun with Pokemon is a must-have for Pokémon Trainers of all ages.
 


My emoji Journal
9780762462926, $12.99, Ages 8 – 12
This activity book is filled with creative prompts surrounding kids’ favorite medium of communication: emoji! Whether they’re drawing a bad hairdo on the shocked emoji, writing what love means to them above the heart emoji, or using the 300 included emoji stickers to decorate, kids will give this one-of-a-kind journal a thumbs up and jazz hands. 


2017 MINI KITS FROM RUNNING PRESS KIDS
Mini-kits are miniature toys and booklets. They come in tiny boxes and make excellent stocking stuffers. 




The Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe
9780762462889, $9.95

Let the elf perch on your shelf in his very own snow globe! Also includes a sticker book. 



Sesame Street: Cookie Monster Cookie Cutter Kit, 9780762462414, $9.95
Includes cookie cutters in the shape of the letters A, B, and C (plus a bonus Cookie Monster cookie cutter!), Cookie Monster’s classic cookie recipe, and a mini book of The ABCs of Cookies

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ABOUT RUNNING PRESS KIDS

Running Press Kids is a place where books come to play. Our close-knit, collaborative team aims to spark curiosity and creativity and to meet readers where they are with each book we create. We focus on design-driven, high-quality, fresh books for children and young adults that encourage engaged reading and exploration. We publish fun, playful, and inspirational board books; heartfelt, humorous, and diverse picture books; nonfiction that drives inquiry and wonder, along with a healthy dose of fun; and middle grade and young adult fiction that focuses on character-driven, relatable stories with real growth and self-discovery. Additionally, we are adept at working with licensors to create imaginative, fresh, and enduring books in novelty, activity, storybook, and other formats.

THE ALL AMERICAN REJECTS × BTS DOCUMENTARY

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The All American Rejects Release the Behind-The-Scenes Documentary For Their Powerful Short Film “Sweat” Via Huffington Post Today

The multi-platinum selling rock band, The All American Rejects, recently released their 2 song EP Sweat alongside a powerful 11-minute short film that ties both tracks together called “Sweat”. Today, the behind-the-scenes documentary, entitled “Rejected,” directed by Emmy Award, winning producer, director, Jason Bergh is released via Huffington Post, click HERE to view. The two tracks on the EP, Sweat and Close Your Eyes mark the long-awaited return from one of Alternative rock’s most successful hit makers of the last 15 years and display a new chapter in the band’s history.

Stream/Purchase Sweat HERE

View Sweat Film HERE

When the The All-American Rejects embarked on their recent musical release, “Sweat,”they called on director Jason Bergh to document their most intimate visual exploration to date for the short documentary, “Rejected.” Bergh, who has worked with frontman Tyson since 2005, jumped headfirst into an ambitious behind-the-scenes journey that he hoped would reveal a completely new dimension of the band. As soon as Tyson sent over the new record, I was hooked. Tyson’s boundless creative energy is nothing short of infectious.Over the course of 5 days and with unlimited access, Bergh crafted a stirring cinematic poem that reflects the vision and creativity for which the band has become known over the last 18 years.

Known for stadium-size sing-alongs steeped in pop panache and rock n roll danger, cheeky wit, and raucous concerts that border on religious experiences, The All-American Rejects confidently waltz against the grain. Their 2017 2-song EP Sweat, and the upcoming fifth full-length album, continue a near two-decade tradition of ballsy, brash, and bold pop rock anthems.

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LIL YACHTY × VR 

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LIL YACHTY RELEASES ANIMATED VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE FOR “FOREVER YOUNG (FEATURING DIPLO)” EXCLUSIVELY ON VRTGO

 


“Teenage” Tour Underway Now!

 

Today, GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum artist Lil Yachty releases the Virtual Reality Experience for his latest single “Forever Young” [feat. Diplo].”

 

It’s available for viewing via compatible VR-headsets and devices exclusively on VRTGO.
 
Directed by Los Angeles creator Yung Jake and produced by Grant Curatola, “Forever Young” unlocks a nostalgic, idyllic animated world befitting Yachty’s youthful vision and widescreen ambition. Fans can immerse themselves in a 360-degree journey, beginning as our hero crosses paths with his crush at a playground and they go on a journey together, in the highly imaginative world of Yung Jake, to stay together forever. They trade their toy wagon for a sports car, cruise through a gorgeous dreamscape before standing up to bullies, sailing on a boat through the clouds and rocking a concert stage.

 

Yung Jake and Ghosting TV have created a world and characters that bring a colorful pop-up-book-like VR experience. Every visual element was an original animated design made specifically for “Forever Young.” The animation brings a sense of 90’s-cartoon familiarity, and yet the originality of the story-telling and the characters creates a unique, immersive experience more fun than most VR videos.

“Forever Young” is pacing to be another generational anthem from the “King of Teens.”It recently racked up over 11.6 million Spotify streams and 3.8 million-plus YouTube/VEVO views and counting.

 

Right now, Yachty is in the midst of his “Teenage” Tour. Check out remaining dates below. Lil Yachty’s full-length debut Teenage Emotions [Quality Control/Motown/Capitol Music Group] is out now.

 

“TEENAGE” TOUR DATES:

9/23 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre

9/24 Vancouver, BC P.N.E. Forum

10/20 Atlanta, GA The Fox Theatre

SUR

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SUR RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE “LEAN BACK” SEPTEMBER 22ND ON INTERSCOPE RECORDS

Northern California bred musician/producer Zack Arnett reveals his new project SUR and releases the debut single, “Lean Back,” today, September 22nd, via all digital retailers. The track was written and produced by Arnett who also handled all the instrumentation. Listen to “Lean Back” HERE.

“The song is meant to shed light on disenfranchised people, the people with no voice and little hope, the divide of our country and the race wars that still seem to be as present as ever,” says Arnett of the soulfully inventive track that combines fuzzed-out guitar riffs with heavy beats and chant-like vocals.

SUR is the brainchild of musician/producer Zack Arnett, who also adds to his credentials visual artist, poet, medicinal farmer and apothecarian. Frustrated by the confines of Los Angeles, Arnett built a makeshift studio in the back of an RV and set out on a journey through the desert, national parks and Big Sur. While out on the road, Arnett began creating a sound both gritty and melodic, nuanced and volatile, reflective and deeply life-affirming. The lifelong musician will release a debut EP early next year that fully embodies the forces at the heart of SUR: love, violence, and nature. 


SUR “Lean Back” eSingle

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iTunes: http://smarturl.it/LeanBack/itunes 

Apple: http://smarturl.it/LeanBack/applemusic

Amazon: 

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Google: http://smarturl.it/LeanBack/googleplay 

Spotify: http://smarturl.it/LeanBack/spotify
 
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NAWAS RELEASE DEBUT EP – TROUBLE – TODAY ON HARVEST RECORDS 

VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “WHO ARE YOU” PREMIERES TODAY
NAWAS JOINS MAX FROST ON TOUR THIS FALL

 

 

 

 

Louisiana-bred, Nashville-based trio NAWAS release their debut EP – entitled Trouble – today via all digital partners, available to stream and download here. Watch the video for their new single “Who Are You” which premiered today here. The video was directed by the bands frequent collaborator Steven Worster and filmed in Nashville. NAWAS will join Max Frost on a North American tour beginning September 29th in Dallas. The run will include performances at Brooklyn’s Rough Trade on October 11th and wrap at The Echo in Los Angeles on November 8th (see below for all dates).  

 

On Trouble, NAWAS approach pop music with both immaculate songcraft and rule-breaking originality, blending elements of electronic music, hip-hop, and R&B. Throughout Trouble, the band, which is vocalist/songwriter Jake Nawas, guitarist Ben McDaniel, and drummer Joey Gonzales, brings a layered complexity to its lyrics, a dynamic embodied in the soulful title track. “There’s a line in that song that goes ‘Trouble always follows me,’ which is a theme that runs across all of the EP,” says Nawas. “There’s a dark side to it but there’s something deeper there too – and sometimes trouble can be a good thing.”

 

NAWAS recorded the bulk of the EP in their adopted hometown of Nashville, joining forces with Grammy Award-nominated Sainte to expand their sound with more intricate textures and undeniably massive hooks, as well as Tim Anderson (Twenty One Pilots, Halsey) and Daniel James (Nicki Minaj, Selena Gomez).

 

Trouble arrives following a string of singles, including breakthrough track “Wrong,” which hit No.1 on Hype Machine and was praised by SPIN for “find[ing] the medium between Prince’s androgynous melodies and Calvin Harris’s euphoric bangers.” Their debut track “So Low,” was hailed as “beautifully produced” by The Fader, who also made note of Nawas’ “bewitchingly androgynous falsetto.” NAWAS has landed on Spotify’s most coveted playlists (including New Music Friday, Weekly Buzz, Discover Weekly, and Fresh Finds) and is fast approaching one million combined streams. Earlier this year, they released the track “Make It Work” and their single “Who Are You,” which appears on Trouble.

 

The tracklisting for the Trouble EP is as follows:

 

1) Who Are You

2) Running

3) Trouble

4) Waves

5) Galaxy

6) White Hot

 

NAWAS dates with Max Frost

9/29 Dallas, TX Dada

9/30 Austin, TX The Belmont

10/01 Houston, TX House of Blues Bronze Peacock

10/03 Birmingham, AL The Syndicate Lounge

10/05 Nashville, TN High Watt

10/06 Atlanta, GA Masquerade- Purgatory Stage

10/07 Carrboro, NC Cat’s Cradle Back Room

10/09 Washington, DC DC9

10/10 Philadelphia, PA Boot & Saddle

10/11 Brooklyn, NY Rough Trade

10/12 Boston, MA Great Scott

10/14 Montreal, QC The Ritz

10/15 Toronto, ON Drake Hotel Underground

10/17 Columbus, OH The Basement

10/18 Pontiac, MI Pike Room

10/20 Chicago, IL Lincoln Hall

10/21 Minneapolis, MN 7th Street Entry

10/22 Kansas City, MO The Riot Room

10/24 Denver, CO Globe Hall

10/26 Salt Lake City, UT Kilby Court

10/27 Boise, ID Nerolux

10/28 Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge

10/31 Seattle, WA Barboza

11/02 San Francisco, CA Rickshaw Stop

11/03 Santa Ana, CA Constellation Room

11/04 San Diego, CA Irenic

11/08 Los Angeles, CA The Echo

  

 

Photo credit: Steven Taylor

 
“‘So Low’ is beautifully produced with smooth beats and an R&B-esque tempo. The direct, contemplative lyrics are delivered in (Jake Nawas’) bewitchingly androgynous falsetto.”

 

 

“(NAWAS is) primed and ready to rattle speaker systems.”

 

 

“‘Wrong’ is a dense, sparkly track featuring heavy bass and fluid guitar riffs that find the medium between Prince’s androgynous melodies and Calvin Harris’ euphoric bangers”

 

http://nawasmusic.com

http://nawas.lnk.to/TroublePR

 

 

 

Simonetta Lein

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Simonetta Lein, “The Celebrity Wishmaker,” Author, Top 100 Influencers in the world, Named Fashion Icon, and Millennial-Activist

Founder of The Wishwall Foundation www.thewishwallfoundation.org #Ihelpwishescometrue.


Ms. Simonetta Lein boasts an enormous list of accomplishments, such as to be considered one of the top 100 influencer in the world, names social media icon by the Entrepreneur Magazine, best-selling author, television and radio personality, international fashion and lifestyle influencer and named fashion icon, brand ambassador, entrepreneur and philanthropist to name a few. But one of her most treasured accomplishments is the establishment of her charitable organization, The Wishwall Foundation.

The foundation is a space allowing people from across the world to post their deepest wish or desire on the website’s “Wishwall.” Simonetta, “The Wishmaker,” along with her global network, take those wishes and make incredible dreams come true. Through celebrity interviews, fashion shows and other special events, Simonetta brings people into a world that they would not normally have access to. Through stories that people share with Simonetta on her blog at the Hu Post, she educates, motivates and empowers people and fashion.

Simonetta is a story teller; her rst novel was inspired by the power of dreams. From a simple actress, hostess and radio speaker working for others – she poured herself into helping and encouraging women and branding herself as “The Wishmaker,” making the hopes and dreams of others attainable. Simonetta is passionate about making this world a better place and empowering women to work hard and make their own dreams a reality. She is selective in collaborating with brands that will always give her readers her message.

With a focus on educating and inspiring others and making wishes come true, Simonetta writes novels and articles, hosts events, and can be booked as a speaker as well. With more than 1.5 million followers across all digital platforms, “The Wishmaker” has been a columnist for Vanity Fair Italy and is currently a contributing fashion and lifestyle journalist for the Huffington Post and D La Repubblica, a top fashion Italian magazine. She collaborates as a fashion icon with Marie Claire Italy. She has served as a Brand Ambassador to several of Italy’s top luxury fashion, accessory and beauty brands; and she has collaborated with some of the world’s top photographers, including Giovanni Gastel and Bruno Oliviero.

Simonetta is the 9th most influential personality in Philadelphia and is truly a Millennial social media expert, empowering her generation and advocating for women. People can share their wishes on her blog and using the “pay it forward” philosophy, receive and provide help. The Wishmaker’s work is supported by many celebrities and she works in entertainment to invest in people. Her motto is: GIVE DREAMS A CHANCE!


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