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Nashville, TN (May 7, 2021) – Interstellar folk songstress Annathyst recently released her new single “Mountain Skies.” You can listen to the song HERE!

With calming lyrics like the world is alright, do you see it, in the morning light, in the mountain skies, “Mountain Skies” is sure to bring the peace and tranquility we have all been searching for after a long, rough year.
“Mountain Skies is a song for these times,” Annathyst explains. “During the beginning of the pandemic last year, I took a trip to the mountains and spent three days unplugged in solitude at a cabin in the woods and went into silence and prayer. As I was feeling disoriented about what was happening in the world, this song came through and reminded me that, on some level, everything is okay.”

About Annathyst:
Originally from a different solar system, otherwise known as the backwoods of Michigan, Annathyst has never followed a traditional approach to music. Untamed by the structure of traditional music teaching, her interest in music often coincided with singing around the campfire with her acoustic guitar. But, it wasn’t until her early 20’s that she discovered that music was actually a necessity for her survival. Annathyst’s realization unfortunately came at a cost, when having to sing at her sister’s funeral; a moment that revealed to her the healing potential of her songs, hope in the midst of devastation. Ever since, writing music has led her to connect with something bigger, often calling it an “instantaneous transmission” – where songs seem to find her through a meadow wind, or when backpacking the Colorado Trail. In late 2019 she began working with producer/artist Julian Peterson of Wolf Den Records out of Colorado. The result was a set of songs, or transmissions, that expanded upon her raw sound into more interstellar places, though still retaining the faint scent of campfire. Her upcoming debut album “Fly Again” is a story of mending her broken wings after loss and learning how to fly again.

For more information, visit www.wolfdenrecords.co and follow Annathyst on Instagram and Spotify.

Nashville, TN (May 7, 2021) – Pop singer/songwriter CASSANDRA is back with a new single that’s destined to be this year’s summer anthem! Click HERE to listen to “21 Ragin.”

With exciting and celebratory lyrics like got my fresh ID and my wallet, find a way to forget last year, champagne in the fridge let’s pop it, Uber’s here, “21 Ragin” is here just in time for listeners to finally break free from the gloominess of 2020.

“21 Ragin was born from my desire to go out and have fun with friends after the year 2020, especially since I just turned 21,” CASSANDRA explains. “This song is filled with nightlife energy and I hope it gets you fired up to dance and celebrate 2021!”

About CASSANDRA:
Born in Rockville, MD, CASSANDRA began singing as soon as she could speak. She grew up in Duluth, GA before moving to Binghamton, NY for middle school and high school. Her family resides in Jacksonville, FL. “Every city I’ve lived in has taught me something about myself and the world around me,” she explains. “Although it was difficult to move often, I’m grateful for the memories I have made and the lessons I have learned in each place.”

In high school, CASSANDRA began to dabble with her songwriting skills, composing several pop songs but never releasing them. It wasn’t until the Coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. in 2020 that she found what she loved most about the creative process of music. She started writing and co-writing pop music and began recording soon after.

As a trained opera singer, CASSANDRA has a vast vocal range that spans over four octaves. She has a fierce sound, with the ability to seamlessly weave in and out of tricky vocal runs that would trip up most singers.  As an artist, her goal is to never treat two songs the same, thus developing a new sound for each one.

CASSANDRA is currently attending the New England Conservatory of Music, where she is studying Classical Voice and Opera. She released her debut EP “Made For Me” on April 26, 2021.

For more information, visit www.cassandraofficialmusic.com and follow CASSANDRA on Instagram, TikTok and Spotify.

Nashville, TN (April 30, 2021) – Alternative/Pop-Rock singer/songwriter Nick Ryan recently released his new single “Jealous Sea” (co-written with Allison Asarch and Sarah Stephenson). You can listen to the song HERE!

With brazen lyrics like your lips are moving but you’re tongue tied, twisting words from Jekyll into Hyde, “Jealous Sea” will leave listeners swimming in anticipation for Nick Ryan’s next release. You can watch the official music video HERE!

“We all have had friends that see us living our best lives, chasing our dreams and perhaps advancing way quicker than they are,” Nick explains. “I always believed in these people and wanted to help them, but sometimes they become sour and turned on you; passive aggressive comments, deleting or ignoring Facebook friend requests or Instagram follows, etc. You can’t help them and you are not required to be everyone’s savior. Let them go.”

About Nick Ryan:
Nick Ryan is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He graduated with degrees in Recording Arts and Entertainment Business from Full Sail University. He was a member of GRAMMY U during college and transitioned to a Voting Member of the Recording Academy in 2016.

Five years since his debut album Lone Wolf, Nick Ryan is coming back with a vengeance with his sophomore effort Nemesis. During that time, Nick worked with GRAMMY winners, former major label band members and music publishers and songwriters across North America and Europe, trying to hone in on his artistry and take his career to the next level. After many trials, errors and disappointments trying to please everyone but himself, he has finally taken control of his artistry. Experimenting with various producers both in the Washington, DC area and his new home in Nashville, TN, he has finally found the right collaborators to realize his vision. Produced by Jordan Grubbs at Magic Square Recording in Nashville, Nemesis is a collection of songs dealing with taking control and power back. 

For more information, visit www.nickryanofficial.com and follow Nick on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon.

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Nashville, TN (April 28, 2021) – Alternative Rock singer/songwriter Mexx Heart recently released her new single “All That Was Mine.” Click HERE to listen!

With angsty lyrics like now I can’t predict the future, but it doesn’t look good for you, maybe there’s no room for anyone who lies when they say I love you, “All That Was Mine” is sure to resonate with anyone that has gone through a bitter breakup.

“I like to make music that is relatable to real people with real problems,” Mexx explains. “I want fans to realize that their feelings and emotions are valid and deserve to be expressed. Life’s too short to care about what everyone thinks, so be unapologetically yourself and take risks.”

About Mexx Heart:
Raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Mexx Heart discovered her passion for music at a young age. When she was a child, her father would blast his favorites through the radio, heavily influencing Mexx’s eclectic musical tastes. Inspired by artists like Green Day, Billy Idoland Van Halen, Mexx has cultivated her own alternative sound, mixing garage-grunge with 90’s viva-la-revolution lyricism.

In the spring of 2020, Mexx released her first single entitled “Roses.” She released her following singles, “Comatose” and “Skipping Stones,” that September. In February 2021, she released a cover of Green Day‘s “American Idiot.”

You can connect with Mexx on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

Nashville, TN (April 16, 2021) – Pop singer/songwriter CASSANDRA just released her debut EP entitled “Made for Me.” You can listen to it HERE!

The four-song EP includes previously released singles Drinking Games, Like You and Love Country, which have all received positive press from publications like The Sounds Won’t Stop, Sleeping Bag Studios, BuzzMusic, Medium and more.

“Made for Me is an anthem for being unapologetically YOU,” CASSANDRA explains. “People may try to hold you back, tell you to be less, or judge you for being yourself. This song is an ode to the fighters who aren’t afraid to be themselves and will take charge of their lives before allowing someone else to hold them down. I thought Made for Me was the perfect title for this EP, as I broke out from my world of classical singing into pop. I really did make this for me to follow my heart, spark my creativity, and find my sound.”

About CASSANDRA:
Born in Rockville, MD, CASSANDRA began singing as soon as she could speak. She grew up in Duluth, GA before moving to Binghamton, NY for middle school and high school. Her family resides in Jacksonville, FL. “Every city I’ve lived in has taught me something about myself and the world around me,” she explains. “Although it was difficult to move often, I’m grateful for the memories I have made and the lessons I have learned in each place.”

In high school, CASSANDRA began to dabble with her songwriting skills, composing several pop songs but never releasing them. It wasn’t until the Coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. in 2020 that she found what she loved most about the creative process of music. She started writing and co-writing pop music and began recording soon after.

As a trained opera singer, CASSANDRA has a vast vocal range that spans over four octaves. She has a fierce sound, with the ability to seamlessly weave in and out of tricky vocal runs that would trip up most singers.  As an artist, her goal is to never treat two songs the same, thus developing a new sound for each one.

CASSANDRA is currently attending the New England Conservatory of Music, where she is studying Classical Voice and Opera.

For more information, visit www.cassandraofficialmusic.com and follow CASSANDRA on Instagram, TikTok and Spotify.

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Nashville, TN (March 30, 2021) – Alternative/Pop-Rock singer/songwriter Nick Ryanrecently released his new single “Bow Down.” You can listen to the song HERE!

With rebellious lyrics like I’m not gonna stand in line and be fine with your rules and regulations, “Bow Down” is sure to be a fun, fan-favorite anthem amongst listeners. You can watch the official music video HERE!

“I wanted to write an empowerment song that was fun and full of attitude – one of those tracks that psych you up when you’re getting ready in the morning or going to the gym,” Nick explains. “Growing up on the east coast south of DC, I wanted to channel that hip-hop aggression in this song. I had recently gotten back home from visiting Nashville for Tin Pan South 2018 and did a Skype co-write with Jessica Fodor, who I met at the seminar. We had such a blast writing it and we wrote two more songs together that will be on the new album. I’ve been wanting to record it and release it for a long time and I’m so excited to share this with everyone!”

About Nick Ryan:
Nick Ryan is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He graduated with degrees in Recording Arts and Entertainment Business from Full Sail University. He was a member of GRAMMY U during college and transitioned to a Voting Member of the Recording Academy in 2016.

Five years since his debut album Lone Wolf, Nick Ryan is coming back with a vengeance with his sophomore effort Nemesis. During that time, Nick worked with GRAMMY winners, former major label band members and music publishers and songwriters across North America and Europe, trying to hone in on his artistry and take his career to the next level. After many trials, errors and disappointments trying to please everyone but himself, he has finally taken control of his artistry. Experimenting with various producers both in the Washington, DC area and his new home in, Nashville, TN, he has finally found the right collaborators to realize his vision. Produced by Jordan Grubbs at Magic Square Recording in Nashville, Nemesis is a collection of songs dealing with taking control and power back. 

For more information, visit www.nickryanofficial.com and follow Nick on Facebook, Instagram and Patreon.

Nashville, TN (March 30, 2021) – Award-winning artist, Christopher Griffiths, released his sophomore album, Lime Lake Road, today. The six-track album was all written and produced by Griffiths and was mixed and mastered by Thom Donovan.  The new album is available for purchase HERE and is also on all streaming services. In addition, this release offers exclusive limited-edition merchandise available at christophergriffithsmusic.com. Griffiths will also make his debut on Today in Nashville today.

“My debut EP was very electronic synth music and light hearted lyrically,” explains Griffiths. “So, after I did that record, I looked at the other half of my songs, the personal ones about my childhood and the places I grew up. Ones about family, about heartache. And I moved to the more acoustic instruments, even learning to play harmonica and mandolin. So, this is very much a passion project, a diary entry into my musical catalog.”

The widely anticipated six-track album, Lime Lake Road, delivers messages of both love and inspiration. Features are singles, “Best Part of You,” and “Take on You.” Fans can learn more about the album on About Insider The Country Note, Volatile Weekly, The Fifth Parlour and Music Update Central.

Lime Lake Road Track List: 
1. “Day Dreamer”
2. “Best Part of You”
3. “Holes”
4. “Take on You”
5. “Across the Bridge”
6. “Lime Lake Road”

About Christopher Griffiths:
Growing up in the cold winters in Michigan, Christopher Griffiths dreamed of becoming a rock star at a young age. He began playing in bands when he was just nine years old and continued on throughout high school. At age 13, he would DJ school dances and his music teacher would let him chart music for the high school band. That’s where his love of music started and continues on to this day. A multi-talented musician, Griffiths plays bass, guitar, keys, synth, harmonica, mandolin and upright bass. “Give me an hour and a bottle of scotch and I’ll learn to play something,” he jokes.

After attending Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, Griffiths moved to Nashville at the age of 22. He began working and collaborating with various artists, such as Natalie Stovall, Will Hoge, Anthony Orio, Tera Lynn Fister, John Rennie-Hynes, Stewart Eastham and Crystal Shawanda (with whom he won a Juno Award). “All my heroes are my friends,” he revels.

Heavily influenced by an array of artists from Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen to Dr. Dre and Iggy Pop, Griffiths is drawn to authentic lyrics that provide the listener with a story. “I’m not trying to be perfect – I just want to be real. My songs are all just love letters to people with ears.”

In his spare time, the self-proclaimed social butterfly enjoys traveling, playing video games, skiing, cooking and spending time with his wife and two one-eyed cats. “My wife is a big influence because she can’t see anything but her goals and I would like to be more like that.”

For more information, visit www.christophergriffithsmusic.com and follow Griffiths on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Spotify and YouTube.

Nashville, TN (March 25, 2021) – Pop singer/songwriter Spencer Jordan is back with another hot single! Click HERE to listen to “Fighting Fires.”

With heated lyrics like I’ve been so conditioned by a household that’s always burning up, oh, feelin’ like the only fireman in California, I’m fighting fires, Spencer’s new tune has already become a fast favorite amongst TikTok followers.

“I grew up in a family where I was the ‘fixer,” Spencer explains. “I eventually internalized that role and took in on in my friendships as well. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I was using ‘helping others’ as an excuse to ignore my own issues. As an adult, I’m learning that some of my habits may be unhealthy and I need to be there for myself before I can be there for anyone else. This song is for anybody who can relate to that.”

About Spencer Jordan:
Spencer Jordan is a pop singer/songwriter from Jupiter, Florida. After graduating from the University of Florida in 2016, he began his songwriting and artist career in Nashville, Tennessee. Spencer’s music is a mixture of the music he listened to growing up in his small beach town and the prevailing sounds found in today’s pop, and his writing focuses on the everyday struggles and victories that come with life, love, and growing up. He released his debut EP Season 1 in the fall of 2020.
You can connect with Spencer on Instagram, TikTok and Spotify.

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