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ZAYN RELEASES NEW ALBUMROOM UNDER THE STAIRS

Multi Platinum-selling recording artist, songwriter, producer, and philanthropist ZAYN has released his highly anticipated 4th studio album, ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS, via Mercury Records.

For the past six years, ZAYN has been writing and crafting ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS at his home studio in rural PA. This album marks his most personal release to date, reflecting where he is in life, while exploring the complexities of healing, stillness, and growth. It also sees the genre-bending artist explore a new sound, leaning into his soulful vocals, live instrumentation, and poetic lyricism as a songwriter.

The release is accompanied by the official music video for “Stardust,” directed by Frank and Ivanna Borin – WATCH HERE. The visual brings the lyrics to life as we follow ZAYN on an exploration of memory and mystery guided by falling stars. Through the metaphor of a celestial being stranded on Earth, ZAYN’s journey reflects themes of identity, vulnerability, and the quest for home, ultimately ascending to join the stars.

ZAYN will make his first ever live solo performance tonight at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Tickets sold out immediately upon release. ZAYN will perform a selection of songs from ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS, with his performance following the world premiere of the Road Back To The Mic documentary. 

Additionally, ZAYN will debut his first TV performance in 8 years on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on May 21. He recently sat down with The Kelly Clarkson Show to chat about the new record and starred on the cover of NYLON Magazine.

Reflecting upon ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS, ZAYN says “This is my favorite album that I’ve made to date, mainly because it comes from a place of sheer honesty and vulnerability. I wanted each song to feel as if it was just me sitting beside you telling you how I feel, singing directly to you. It’s raw and stripped back and the type of music I always hoped to make.”

He continues, “Working with Dave Cobb has been an amazing experience. The way he’s elevated the music is second to none, and he has done an incredible job helping me create this record. I hope we can take listeners on some whimsical, magical journey, and that they enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed making it.”

“I think just being where I was at that time, staying away from things and living with my own thoughts inspired me to want to write something from that place. I’ve got to put this out as a whole body of work, it’s something for myself, not even just for the world,” says ZAYN.

ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS was co-produced by ZAYN with 9x GRAMMY Award winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile). Cobb came on board after hearing the songs ZAYN had crafted, marveled by how raw and honest it was. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Cobb said “What got me about Zayn was his voice, you can hear love, loss, pain, triumph and humanity in it. Zayn has really created his own universe on this record, he really has no fear and is speaking straight from his soul.”

The album is available now on several physical formats, including four vinyl variants: a signed ‘Studio Edition’ with exclusive cover art, a first edition vinyl with a commemorative sticker, a blue limited-edition vinyl exclusive to Target, and a limited-edition color vinyl for Urban Outfitters. Additionally, it’s available on cassette and two exclusive CDs—one for Walmart and another for independent retailers.

1. Dreamin
2. What I Am
3. Grateful
4. Alienated
5. My Woman
6. How It Feels
7. Stardust
8. Gates Of Hell
9. Birds On A Cloud
10. Concrete Kisses
11. False Starts
12. The Time
13. Something In The Water
14. Shoot At Will
15. Fuchsia Sea

ABOUT ZAYN:  ZAYN is a multi-platinum selling recording artist, songwriter, producer, and philanthropist known for his skyscraping vocals and hybrid style of pop and R&B. In 2023, ZAYN released his first original music in over two years, making his highly anticipated return with the instant summer anthem, “Love Like This.” With his debut solo album, he became the first UK Male Solo artist to simultaneously chart at #1 on the UK and US album charts in the first week of release for his record-breaking album Mind of Mine. The album’s lead single, “PILLOWTALK” hit #1 in 68 countries around the world and has since been certified 5x platinum by the RIAA. The album was followed by his gold certified Icarus Falls and the critically acclaimed Nobody Is Listening. In 2022, ZAYN was invited by the Jimi Hendrix estate to create a new version of the Hendrix classic song “Angel” to honor the legend’s 80th birthday. ZAYN has garnered several accolades throughout his career including a Billboard Music Award, American Music Award, MTV VMA, and two Brit Award nominations.

In addition to his music, ZAYN continues to be a voice for positive change, most recently ZAYN wrote a public letter to the British Prime Minister advocating for expanding free school lunches program for children living in poverty in the UK. He will also star and serve as an executive music producer in the highly anticipated animation movie “10 Lives” alongside Simone Ashley, due out in 2024.

ZAYN’s highly anticipated fourth studio album, ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS, is available now.
 
 About Mercury Records
Mercury Records, the famed label originally founded by Irving Green in 1945, relaunched in 2022 as a division of Republic. Home to the next vanguard of trailblazing artists and creative pioneers, the forward-thinking music company upholds a core commitment to artist development. The dynamic roster includes Post Malone, Noah Kahan, Zayn, Chelsea Cutler, Stephen Sanchez, James Bay, Lord Huron, AJR, and Jeremy Zucker as well as emerging talents Dylan Gossett, Lyn Lapid, Ka$hdami, Foggieraw, Bryant Barnes, and Camylio. Mercury maintains strategic alliances with Nashville’s Big Loud Records (Morgan Wallen, Lily Rose), Imperial Music (Bo Burnham) and 2for2 projects (Jake Minch).

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Singer/Songwriter Ben Sefton Tackles Insecurities with Unflinching Candor and Biting Wit on “Dark Dreams”

There are things that happen in dreams, of course, that none of us would ever feel comfortable sharing in public. Singer/songwriter Ben Sefton doesn’t exactly spill all the details in his latest single “Dark Dreams,” but he bravely stares-down his insecurities and emerges with a mesmerizing new slice of lounge-folk/dark pop genius. 

Ben explains, “This is a song I started writing after a bad dream, where all of my deepest insecurities were exposed, my hopes at romance had utterly failed and my perverted longings for certain acquaintances were bizarrely explored (as in every dream I’ve ever had, I guess).”

While “Dark Dreams” will leave you unsettled (and chuckling) in equal measure, it is perhaps the perfect balance of discomfort and humor to inspire us to take a look at all the foibles we keep hidden from ourselves. It is also an exquisite piece of songcraft with shades of lounge music, vocal jazz and bossa nova — the latest example from a singer/songwriter whose versatility is outpaced only by his smoothness.  

About Ben Sefton: 

After graduating from Selkirk College’s Contemporary Music & Technology Program in 2015, Ben has spent his time crafting and fine tuning his songs. Ben’s budding love of songwriting as a teen quickly developed into an obsession, fueling the creation of 100’s of unreleased songs. Driven by his deep love of earworm pop melodies stemming from such influences as The Beach Boys, Frank Ocean and Andy Shauf as well as a passion for candid lyrical witticism and word play, Ben has effectively created a style all of his own.

In March, 2020, Ben released his debut single ‘Humans’ to great reception with the press including CBC Saskatchewan, CBC Winnipeg and numerous music websites in North America, UK, and Europe. The single was included on many pop music playlists including Universal Music owned playlists on Spotify. The video for Humans (created by the artist who did Grimes’ digital Rolling Stones cover) received close to 100,000 views and 100% thumbs up. In addition, Ben was pleased to receive, in 2020, a SK Arts Independent Artist’s recording grant.

Ben’s musical journey has benefitted from the personal instruction and advice of a few key professors and mentors at Selkirk College, a school which boasts such high-profile alumni as Kiesza and Meghan Trainor. Majoring in composition and prompted by his growing curiosity into the inner workings of harmony and song writing, Ben’s musical palate has steadily expanded.

With the help of vocal coach Laura Landsberg and backed by hours of focused guitar practice, Ben matches his ceaseless song creation with considerable vocal and instrumental prowess. Drawing on influences of virtuoso guitarists from John Mayer to Django Reinhardt and the rich vocals of Frank Sinatra and Dallas Green, Ben takes joy in constantly refining his skills and looks forward to sharing his vast catalog of songs.

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Congolese Guitarist Marius Billgobenson Soothes Our Weary Ears with “A Little Bit Of Honey”

Marius Billgobenson is not just an artist; he’s an ambassador whose life experiences and passion for music have shaped his extraordinary journey. Hailing from the Congo and now residing in Stockholm, Sweden, Billgobenson’s artistic prowess transcends borders, making him a true musical citizen of the world.

Billgobenson is proud to release his highly anticipated single “A Little Bit of Honey” — a smooth anthem for weary ears recorded in Los Angeles with two-time grammy winning producer Paul Brown. “Honey” is a poetic expression of love and the transformative power it holds. This soulful track invites listeners into a world of warmth and affection, where the sweetness of life is celebrated through captivating melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

Infused with jazz, R&B, and soul influences, “A Little Bit of Honey” showcases Billgobenson’s musical versatility and Brown’s production expertise. The track had help from editor Jaqui Brown and was backed by sought-after session musicians David Garfield, Ron King, Tony Braunadel, Shane Theriot and Freddie Washington.

Drawing inspiration from legendary artists such as Van Morrison, Bill Withers, and Bob Marley, Billgobenson’s music is a fusion of their songwriting prowess and his unique artistic vision. His latest release is a testament to his creative evolution and his commitment to crafting emotionally resonant melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

Marius Billgobenson
“A Little Bit of Honey”
May 10th, 2024

Marius Billgobenson’s roots lie in a small Congolese village, where he was immersed in the enchanting sounds of the local people and their harmonious existence with the forest. His upbringing, coupled with his experiences living among the forest people during Congo’s civil war, laid the foundation for his musical career. Witnessing the discrimination faced by marginalized communities fueled his activism, leading him to amplify their voices through his music.

During the war, Billgobenson spent months in the forest, facing unimaginable challenges. Yet, amidst adversity, he found solace in the traditional knowledge and care of the forest people, emerging with a renewed appreciation for life and a commitment to human rights advocacy.

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The Earthly Frames Sing the Body Robotic with New Single Cicatrise Dud

Musical mad scientist Gabriel Walsh is back with “Cicatrise Dud,” the latest offering from his ever-shapeshifting project The Earthly Frames and the first single from the new full-length Infranyms, out June 3rd. 

With “Cicatrise Dud,” Walsh delves into robotics and the human-technology interface while giving us a taste of his new direction: a retro-futuristic barrage of rock and pop, Infranyms sees Walsh finding the ecstatic sweet spot between new wave and no wave while balancing synthetic sounds with careful, introspective songwriting. 

One of most captivating experimentalists on the contemporary indie landscape, Walsh has switched genres over the course of the last six Earthly Frames albums, from electronic to classical to what Walsh himself describes as “deeply weird rock.” And, as his body of work expands, Walsh increasingly resembles a kind of missing link between classic American eccentrics like R. Stevie Moore and modern YouTube outsider artists like Louis Cole. 

Infranyms is the seventh album in Walsh’s series The Rainbow Table — a decade-plus endeavor to create an LP for each color of the classic ROYGBIV mnemonic. Infranyms occupies the much-debated indigo spectrum of The Rainbow Table. Many speculate Sir Isaac Newton only added this half-way color to align with a grander pattern he saw in observation and the occult. Infranyms celebrates this gloriously unverifiable assertion in measure and mystery.

The Earthly Frames is the current musical incarnation of Gabriel Walsh. (Walsh derived the name from the almost-disturbingly trippy children’s puppet program Magic Star Traveler.) For twenty-five years Walsh has been producing experimental pop recordings. He’s played in bands such as sad-songers Timesbold, freaky-improvers Wooden Wand & the Vanishing Voice, and Hebrew space-rockers The Solillians.

With The Earthly Frames, we can hear the through-line of layered, warped sounds that Walsh has been honing for a quarter century join up with a fixation on disjointed, fictional worlds. For example, the first Earthly Frames release was a USB drive with a one-of-a-kind narrative fragment. Owners of the devices had to choose whether or not to share their particular artifact with the others to complete the story or keep it to themselves – flipping the notion of music file sharing on its head. The following release came with a card game and short film all set in the world of a billboard salesman who’s having a nervous breakdown.

“…the perfect combination of sophisticated lyrics and ragged, heartfelt vocals — which are both entirely unique in the current music climate.” — Big Takeover

“Heady science-fiction metaphysics mix with earthy Americana… [the] untethered embrace of bold sounds and themes sets the project apart from artists who simply forge a signature and tinker with it. Walsh’s work relishes in the profound and the challenging.” — Tinnitist

“…melancholy but neon. Cuddly bitterness and sublime despair.” — NoHo Arts District

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Charley Young Back In the Studio

Charley Young, the multiple award-winning music video producer and singer, has just announced she is teaming up again with audio recording engineer Fabio Arauz and producer Justin Michael Tallman at Fresco Recording Studio in Pensacola, Florida. The project “Alpha Female” will be released on the Charley Girl LLC label.

Charley shares, “Alpha Female is an empowerment anthem for women that may not feel as confident as they could regarding their place in the world. The song is quite powerful, and it’s also personal as I reveal details about my own personal journey. We are tremendously excited about its upcoming release.” 

To learn more: Charley Young (mscharleyyoung.com)

CHARLEY YOUNG (BMI/SAG-AFTRA/AEA) is a singer, songwriter, actress, writer, producer, and CEO of Charley Girl LLC based out of Whitefish, Montana. She wrote and recorded her debut EP and two subsequent singles with Grammy-award nominated producer Terence “Delivery Boy” Odige in New York City. She frequently writes and collaborates with fellow independent artists/producers in Nashville, London, and Paris.

She has produced and starred in 19 music videos, her most recent videos for “Run Away” and “Werk” winning the Best Music Video Award at the Around Films Festival International Awards in Paris and screening at the Golden State Film Festival at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly known as Grauman’s Chinese Theatre) in Hollywood, respectively. Charley has performed annually at the TCS NYC Marathon and TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour with her band.

Charley is currently working on new songs and music videos slated for release in 2024. She has just completed an original song for film/TV for Just Another Label Limited, (a UK-based label who helped popularize the dance genres of Drum & Bass, Happy Hard-core, and Jungle) with Gary J. Robinson, a prolific film and TV composer whose music has been featured in films like “Venom: Let There be Carnage” to TV shows like “Shameless” and “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” Charley divides her time between Montana and Florida, and frequently travels to Los Angeles and New York City. 

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Brooklyn Feminist Rapper ALY G New Music Video

Brooklyn Feminist Rapper ALY G has just premiered her newest music video “Super Power” via The Hype Magazine!

The Hype says, “In the latest musical offering from Brooklyn’s own ALY G, the ‘Super Power’ music video emerges as a testament to the strength and resilience of womanhood. Produced by none other than GRAMMY-nominated maestro Baby Paul, whose credits include collaborations with icons like Nas, Kanye West, and J Dilla, and shot under the skilled lens of Chardon Whitehurst, Executive Producer for “The Punchline Academy” on Eminem’s Sirius XM Hip Hop Channel: Shade 45, the video captures the essence of empowerment against the gritty backdrop of the Iron Triangle in Queens, NY.”

ALY G is the hip hop project of Brooklyn based singer/songwriter and CUNY Professor Alyson Greenfield. Greenfield’s music has been heard on Fox, Lifetime TV, Teen Vogue, WNYC, Tribeca Film; she is one half of POLYVOX, a duo with Joe McGinty (Psychedelic Furs, Gotye, Nada Surf); and she was also one of the first five artists chosen to record at Converse’s Rubber Tracks Studio.  Additionally, Greenfield founded and directed the Tinderbox Music Festival (The New York Times, The New Yorker, Billboard, Glamour), which showcased more than 100 female-identified artists from all over the world while giving back to NYC nonprofits empowering young women through the arts.

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Spitting rapid-fire rhymes with equal parts fun, feminism, and fierceness, Brooklyn’s ALY G slays the mic with quirky, clever raps about gentrification, misogyny, superpowers, and ovaries. She’s twice been featured at The American Beatboxing Championships (w/ props from The Roots’ Rahzel) and has shared stages with artist/actress Awkwafina and visionary emcee Jean Grae.

Her debut banger and video about life in Brooklyn, “Build It Up”, was released at the end of summer 2023. Music For All Magazine dubbs ALY G “one of the most intriguing artists to emerge in recent times” with “a debut that shakes all possible structures,” & The Big Takeover says “Build It Up” is “a rallying cry, an ode to defiance in the face of encroaching change, a voice that refuses to be drowned out.” 

ALY G’s follow-up single “Super Power” just dropped, and she is currently working on collabs with Grammy-Nominated Producer BABY PAUL (Nas, J Dilla, Monie Love, Kanye West) & JON BLOK.

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THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT SHATTERS RECORDS WORLDWIDE

TAYLOR SWIFT’S THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT LANDS AS THE BIGGEST ALBUM OF THE DECADE & BIGGEST DEBUT OF HER CAREER WITH 2.610M TOTAL CONSUMPTION IN THE US AND 4M + WORLDWIDE

THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT #1 ON THE BILLBOARD 200, BILLBOARD ALBUM SALES CHART AND AROUND THE WORLD

Taylor Swift’s 11th full-length studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, shattered countless records during its first week of release. See below for the highlights.

• ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ debuts at #1 around the World: (with more to come)
    • UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland, New Zealand
• ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Breaks Record for Highest First Week US Streams for any album in history
• ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ earns biggest US sales week of Taylor Swift’s career, surpassing ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’
• ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Breaks record for biggest vinyl sales week for any album in Nielsen era
• ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Becomes Fastest Album to Surpass 1 Billion Global Album Streams in history
• ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Becomes #1 Best Selling Album of the Year in under 48 hours 
• Taylor Swift becomes the only artist to have seven albums debut with over 1 million units sold in their first week
• Taylor Swift the #1 Best Selling Artist By Total Album Units in the US in 2024
• ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ breaks record for biggest first week global Spotify streams for any album in under four days of release
• Breaks her own all-time record for most single day streams for an artist catalog in global Spotify history (380 million)
• Fastest artist to 10 billion streams on Spotify in a calendar year
• Breaks record for most #1 albums on the Billboard 200 this century
• Extends record as soloist with the most weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200
• Extends record as the artist with the most weeks at #1 on the Billboard Artist 100 (106 weeks)

Spotify:
• ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Breaks Record For Biggest Album Debut in Spotify History (314M million streams)
• ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Breaks Record For Biggest Album Debut in US Spotify History (150 million streams)
• “Fortnight” f. Post Malone Debuts at #1 on the Global Spotify chart with 25.2 million streams. Biggest single day in history.
• ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Song “The Tortured Poets Department” Debuts at #2 on the Global Spotify chart with 19.1 million streams. Second biggest chart debut in history, and biggest debut for a solo song.
• “Down Bad” Debuts at #3 on the Global Spotify chart with 17.4 million streams. Third biggest chart debut in history.
• Taylor Swift now holds the top 7 biggest global streaming single debuts in chart history.
• Taylor Swift breaks the all-time record for most single day streams for an artist catalog in Spotify history (380 million)
• ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ over 100 million streams in each of its first seven days of release, only album to ever achieve this
• ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ fastest album to ever reach 1 billion streams, first to do so in under a week
• “Fortnight” f. Post Malone Debuts at #1 on the US Spotify chart with over 10 million streams. Biggest single day streams in history and only song ever over 10 million.
• Taylor Swift now holds the top 10 biggest single day streaming peaks in US chart history.

Apple and iTunes:
• Four #1 hits on US iTunes from ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, all self-replacing at top spot
• “The Black Dog”
• “So High School”
• “thanK u aIMe”
• “Fortnight” f. Post Malone
• Extends record most #1 hits on US iTunes among all artists (69)
• “Fortnight” f. Post Malone peaks at #1 both US and Global Apple Music
• First song by a female artist to immediately debut at #1 in the US
• ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ biggest first day streams for a Pop album in Apple Music history

Amazon:
• ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ biggest first day global streams for any album in history, doubling her own ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’
• ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ biggest first week global streams for any album in history, surpasses her own ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ in less than 5 days

Around the World:
• Biggest Debut Week of 2024
• Australia
• Brazil
• Canada
• Germany
• Ireland
• Mexico
• New Zealand
• Spain
• Sweden
• UK

• Taylor Swift’s Biggest Consumption Week EVER
    • Australia
    • Austria
    • Belgium
    • Canada
    • Denmark
    • France
    • Germany
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Mexico
    • Netherlands
    • Portugal
    • Spain
    • Sweden
    • Switzerland
    • UK

• Vinyl
    • Australia - Biggest vinyl week 1 in ARIA history with 27,097 units
    • Canada - biggest Canadian vinyl sales week in Soundscan/ Luminate history

• UK
    • TTPD is Taylor’s 12th consecutive #1 album in the UK
    • Taylor Swift matches Madonna as the female artist to have 12 #1 albums in the UK
    • TTPD debuts with the biggest week one sales since Ed Sheeran’s ‘Divide’ in March 2017

• Australia
    • TTDP is Taylor’s 13th #1 album in a row in Australia
    • TTPD debuts with the biggest week one sales since Adele ‘25’ in 2015
    • TTDP breaks record for biggest streaming week in Australian history 
    • TTDP breaks record for most week 1 vinyl sales in Australian history
    • Taylor Swift becomes first artist to capture the entire Top 10 Singles Chart in Australian history
    • Taylor Swift breaks the record for most #1 albums by a female artist in Australian history
    • Taylor Swift breaks the record for most #1 singles by a female artist with 12 in Australian history
    • Taylor Swift replaces herself again at #1 on the albums chart.  She remains the only artist to replace themselves at #1 on the albums chart in Australian history. 
    • Taylor Swift becomes the only artist to have 7 simultaneous albums and singles in Australian history.simultaneously hold #1
    • Taylor Swift becomes to the only artist to capture the Top 16 songs on Spotify in Australian history

• Canada
    • TTPD is the Most streamed album in a single day in Canadian history
    • TTPD is the Most streamed album in a single week in Canadian history;
    • “Fortnight” (feat. Post Malone) is the most streamed song in a single day in Canadian history
    • “Fortnight” (feat. Post Malone) is the most streamed song in a single week in Canadian history
    • TTPD is the Biggest album debut of the modern streaming era
    • This is Taylor Swift’s 14th consecutive #1 album in Canada. She trails only The Beatles for most #1 albums of all-time in this country
    • This is biggest album debut in Canada since Adele’s 25 (in 2015) and the only album since to sell more than 150,000 units in the first week
    • In the last 20 years, THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT is one of only two albums to sell more than 150,000 units first week (the other is Adele’s 25)

• Germany
    • TTPD Breaks Record for the Highest First Day streams in history of Germany
    • ll Time in Germany
    • Most Streams by a Female Artist in 24 Hours in Germany

• Brazil
    • TTDP Breaks Record for Highest first week International Album consumption in history of Brazil

• New Zealand
    • TTDP is Taylor’s 14th #1 album in New Zealand
    • TTDP Breaks Record for the most #1 albums in history of New Zealand

• Ireland
    • TTDP is Taylor’s 11th #1 album in Ireland
    • TTDP Breaks Record for Highest first week Album consumption in history of Ireland

• Netherlands
    • TTPD is Taylor's 7th #1 album
    • TTPD sold more than the rest of the Top 100 charts combined
    • The #2 album in the charts (Pearl Jam - Dark Matter) stands at 6% of what TTPD sold. Such a big difference with #2 in the charts has not occurred since 1996

• Norway
    • TTDP Breaks Record for Highest first week Album consumption by a female artist in history of Norway

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Rob Eberle Unveils Latest Single “ILYM”

Rob Eberle Unveils Latest Single “ILYM” on Earthprogram/Virgin MusicEmerging singer-songwriter Rob Eberle’s latest single, “ILYM”, is now available on Spotify and all major music services. This marks Eberle’s debut with Earth Program/Virgin Music.

“ILYM” by Rob Eberle is more than just a song; it’s a captivating journey through the intricate layers of family dynamics. With its poignant lyrics and haunting melodies, this track delicately balances themes of love and conflict, offering listeners a deeply resonant experience. Its multifaceted nature allows it to seamlessly transition between being a soulful companion for solitary introspection and a vibrant anthem that unites diverse audiences in moments of reflection and celebration. 

This song’s versatility is its greatest strength, inviting listeners to explore the profound complexities of familial relationships. Whether you find yourself lost in quiet contemplation or swept up in the energy of the dance floor, “ILYM” adapts to the moment, providing a soundtrack for every emotion. Through its heartfelt storytelling and emotive musical arrangement, this track captures the essence of family bonds, reminding us of the beauty found within the messiness of human connection.

With “ILYM,” Rob Eberle has crafted more than just a song; he has created a musical experience that resonates deeply with audiences of all backgrounds. Whether you’re reflecting on your own family experiences or simply enjoying the music, “ILYM” offers a moving and unforgettable journey that speaks to the heart.

“ILYM” boasts incredible production by Blake Stokes and an expert mix by Andrew Castillo. Stokes’ meticulous production enhances the song’s emotional depth, while Castillo’s skillful mixing ensures that every detail shines through, creating a truly immersive listening experience.

This is the follow up single to the critically acclaimed “Half Of You” which was released earlier this year and will also be included on the forthcoming “Collateral Damage” EP. Watch the video for Half Of You here.

Rob Eberle is a young, versatile singer, songwriter, and producer, originally from Long Island, NY. What sets Rob apart is his extraordinary talent for capturing both his own life experiences and those of others through his music. He is the creative force behind all his songs, crafting both lyrics and melodies and collaborating with various producers to infuse each track with unique moments. Eberle’s songs serve as windows into the stories and moments of his life and the lives of those around him. Influenced by a diverse array of artists ranging from FINNEAS, Elliott Smith, Billie Eilish, Jeremy Zucker, Olivia Rodrigo, all the way to Alexander 23, Eberle has carved out his own genre-bending niche in the realm of darker alternative pop-rock.

Rob Eberle is not just a singer but also a multi-instrumentalist, proficient in guitar, piano, ukulele, bass, and even drums, which he’s recently taken up. His journey as a songwriter began at the tender age of 12, nurtured within a musical family. At 8, he received his first left-handed guitar, a gift that ignited his lifelong passion for music.

During the challenging period of the pandemic, Rob turned his focus to music, teaching himself production and piano while navigating the uncertainty of quarantine. In the past year, his music journey has taken him to remarkable places. Just recently has been signed to Earth Program Virgin Records for Distribution. 

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Robert Cristian Jordan’sCinematic Musical Stage Presence Entertains WhileHis Tenor Captivates

Working with veteran radio promoter, syndicated radio and TV show host Jory “Skip” Reeves Robert Cristian Jordan’s newest release is surpassing the chart positions of top international recording stars.

Mr. Reeves shares, “Robert Cristian Jordan and I met at Springboard Houston this past June. I told him he really had something going on with his music. It has different elements compared with what many artists are releasing. I encouraged him to use the Sparkx Media Network to get his music out to a global audience. Sparkx Media reaches over 200 countries of listeners and viewers.

To date Robert Cristian Jordan’s new release “Firestarter” is making some serious noise, “Firestarter” reached #1 on Spotify’s curator list and #1 on the DJ Pool Charts surpassing such major artists as Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, and Justin Timberlake. Not bad for an unknown independent artist.”

Sparkx CEO Marcus Dupree adds, “My heartfelt congratulations on the tremendous success of RJC’s song “Firestarter” on the KSPX Sparkx Radio Network. It is truly remarkable to see how well the song is performing on Spotify, having been added to over 15 playlists and reviewed 21 times. Moreover, achieving the #1 spot on overall curators’ playlists is a significant accomplishment that speaks volumes about the quality and international appeal of Robert’s music. To learn more – Robert Cristian Jordan (therealrcjordan.com)

Robert Cristian Jordan’s mother enjoyed stage productions, musicals, and at a very young age Robert began to attend the events with her. Soon it became rather obvious that Robert had developed a fascination with the orchestra’s contributions. It was notable that he not only possessed a passion for music but an outstanding ability to tell stories. Additionally, Robert developed a penchant for works by such musical stage greats as Elton John and Michael Jackson. He would also experience the incredible on stage energy of Freddie Mercury.

As time moved forward these three creative stage performers would inspire that special touch of class that Robert Cristian Jordan audiences experience today. His youthful traits would be cultivated and today Robert’s stage presence is remarkable. His combination eye catching sets and costumes combined with his refined golden tenor voice hold the audience’s attention from start to finish.

Beyond his own creations and knowing the sea of talent that exists yet with so many artists and projects being underfunded Robert formed a 501c3 known as Phoenix Rising Foundation. The foundation is set up for scholarships for these artists and their projects. In closing: Robert Cristian Jordan has entered the scene and already his stage presence and music are attracting audiences. His success on Spotify serves as a testament regarding ability and appeal that places an indelible mark on audiences on the radio as well as on stage. It is this writer’s opinion that if RCJ continues to expand his combined theatrical and musical universe that his future is both bright and prosperous. This one to watch.

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Brooke Moriber to Release Single and Performs in Nashville, New York and Napa Valley

Former Broadway star and current Reviver Records Country music sensation  Brooke Moriber’s brand new single “More Love” will be available Fri April 19th on all the major music services. Pre-save here!

More Love 

We need more love, Maybe more than ever, 
We need more us, Coming back together 
More of what we’re here to do, 
This crazy world is living proof 
We need more  – More Love!

Watch this breakout artist perform her poignant new track and many of her previous hits including “Half a Heart”, “Little Bit Of You”, and “This Town Made Us” live at stops across the country in April and May 2024 at select special events.

First on Saturday, Apr 6th, Brooke plays as part of the Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival at Commodore Grille located at 2613 West End Ave in Nashville. The show also features friends Bill DiLuigi, The Heels, Mark Narmore and Jude Toy. The 32nd annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival is happening from April 2nd – 6th, featuring over four hundred songwriters spanning multiple genres at ten venues across Music City. 

On Friday April 12th, she’s at Industry Makers, 344 New York Ave in Huntington, Long Island NY for Maxwell’s LI Bandstand, where she will celebrate the release of “More Love” with support from New York’s My Country 96.1. 

Brooke will also appear at Live In The Vineyard Goes Country (LITVGC), happening April 23rd – 25th, 2024 in Napa Valley, CA. The 2024 LITVGC lineup also includes Scotty McCreery, Rodney Atkins, Sara Evans, Drew Baldridge, Laura Bryna, Anderson Daniels, Wesley Dean, The Dryes, ERNEST, Larry Fleet, Elliot Greer, Kelsey Hart, Scotty Hasting, Levi Hummon, LoCash, MacKenzie Porter, Charly Reynolds, Lily Rose, Runaway June, Hailey Whitters with more to be announced. LITVGC pairs exclusive access to today’s hottest country artists with Napa Valley’s celebrated winemakers and world-renowned chefs during an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime event. Since its formation, the event has featured performances by Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown Band, Darius Rucker, Old Dominion, Brad Paisley, Little Big Town, Brothers Osborne and many more.

Then Saturday May 11th, Brooke Moriber and friends return once again to the legendary The Bitter End on Bleecker Street in NYC for the third installment of new bi-monthly Songwriters in the Round series “Nashville in New York (NINY)”. The New York native and current Nashville resident will host and perform at this intimate acoustic storytellers style performance event, also featuring songwriter Emily Shackelton, Victoria Banks and more. Previous NINY shows have showcased the talents of Jeff Cohen, Kara DioGuardi, Ian Flanigan, Toby Lightman, members of the 615 Collective (which includes tunesmiths Aaron Goodvin, Sarah Darling, Michael Logen and Nicole Witt), and Jon Stone.

Brooke is also planning a return to this year’s Montauk Music Festival, happening May 16th – 19th in Montauk, New York. Details to be announced.

Brooke Moriber is a singer/songwriter and native New Yorker who has paved an unconventional path for herself in Country music. After getting her start at a young age professionally performing on Broadway, Brooke turned to songwriting as a teenager to cope with losing her eyesight to a rare eye disease. When the disease went into remission after a difficult four years, Brooke began traveling to Nashville to tell her own stories. Praised for her “clarion voice” (Associated press), she went on to release her first single “Cry Like A Girl” independently in 2019 and later signed with Nashville’s Reviver Records.

Brooke’s music has been featured on Spotify’s New Music Friday Country (Little Bit of You, Half A Heart, Down to Nothing) and Country Christmas playlists (All I Want for Christmas is You), Sirius XM’s Velvet, CMT online, Music Choice Network and the Music Row Country Breakout radio chart. Hailed as a “stellar songwriter and a powerhouse vocalist” (Country Swag) and a “force to be reckoned with in Country music” (Celeb Secrets Country), Brooke recently released a self-titled album and launched “Nashville in New York”, a series of Nashville style songwriters’ rounds sponsored by Music Choice Network bringing some of country music’s top talents to the iconic Bitter End in her hometown New York City.

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