Category: New Releases

Texas based Songwriter/Performer Ray Younkin has completed his new sixteen track compilation and it has shipped to radio around the world, Robbie Parrish Productions announced.

The new album is being distributed to all the major online subscription radio sites, internet stations and satellite radio as well as physically shipped to terrestrial radio.

The album engulfs the listener with complex raw emotions as the compositions capture both a historical era frozen in time as well as cross a span of time into present day. Younkin penned all sixteen songs and then recorded them in Texas with such luminaries as recording engineers Andy Bradley, Steve Christensen and John Griffin. Production and sonics on the project was handled by Robbie Parrish Productions.

All of the recordings were engineered at the world famous SugarHill Studios in Houston and at Parrish’s 6425 Belmont Museum Studio.

Mastering was handled by Mark Hallman at Cedar Creek Studio Austin Texas.  Younkin’s “Alone in Paradise” album presents versatile songwriting skills as well as Younkin’s laid back yet commanding performance skills. Ray’s presentation across the release is reminiscent of the late Gordon Lightfoot’s style as well as the modern troubadour style of Bruce Springsteen. The artist presents both poignant lyrics along with a strong, steady supporting rhythm on his six string. To learn more: Ray Younkin | Songwriter All songs ASCAP, all rights reserved 

“Alone In Paradise”

16 Songs
18 years
2 Old Friends
1 Album 

Written by Ray Younkin
Arranged and Produced by Robbie Parrish

Ray Covers Warren Zevon’s “Keep Me In Your Heart” Tune in – Ray joins Tom in the studio on April 21st https://kpft.org 

Ray Younkin will be on KPFT Radio 90.1fm on April 21st. The show is named Songwriter’s Studio whose host is Tom Tranchilla. The show comes on at 7pm Sundays.

Houston Tx (April 1 2023) – Americana singer-songwriter Rusty Gear has released 5 new original songs and they are already making a mark.  His single”Pretend You Know Me” another Gear/Roach Smith/Mugrage cowrite, is gaining national radio play and will hit international markets in April. 

The single showcases award winning Nashville Americana artist Hannah Bethel on lead vocals.  “Hannah has performed on many of my songs, including “Wondering Why” and “Won’t Forget”, both of which charted on Music Row.”  Rusty shares, “I think you’ll agree she did an incredible job with my new song.”  

New releases include: “Saddest Town in Texas”, produced in Houston by Andrew Bradley, which has been placed on Spotify’s editorial playlists featuring Bluegrass and Texas songs while also gaining radio play nationally; “Don’t Forget to Pack Your Blues”, featuring Houston-based vocalist and sax player Evelyn Rubio; and “Something Left to Lose”, “Damn Good Friend” and “Cold River”, all produced by Brad Hill in Nashville. Rusty has another song coming in April, a duet with the talented Evelyn Rubio. 

Learn more @ www.rustygearmusic.com

“Pretend You Know Me”
Featuring Vocalist Hannah Bethel”Saddest Town In Texas”
Recorded at Wire Road Studios
Andrew Bradley Producer
Rusty’s 2023 release “The Clearing”

GrassRoots Promotion (Nashville) focusing on country radio markets in combination with streaming and social media campaigns.

Rusty Gear is an American singer-songwriter who has released an extensive collection of Americana, country and blues music. Rusty’s primary focus has always been the song writing, where he tries to tell authentic stories of life in America and deliver rocking numbers that will energize his live performances. 

He has released 9 albums/ EPs of original music featuring top Nashville session players and members of the famed Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section and guest appearances by fabulous female vocalists, including Bekka Bramlett, Hannah Bethel, Calamity Jane, Anna Jacobson, Elle Rose and Lisa Kaine. Rusty’s songs have received radio play around the world and charted on the Billboard Country Breakout Chart, Roots Radio in Country, Blues and Americana and on the Hotdisc Top 40 in Europe. 

His album Stripped Gear reached #2 on the Roots Radio Country Album Chart and the single Old Friend reached #1 in both Country and Americana. Rusty’s 2023 EP, Something in the Water, charted in the top ten on the Country and Americana album charts on Roots Radio and the single The Dog Won’t Hunt charted on the Billboard Country Breakout Chart.

In late 2023, he released seven new Americana originals comprising the EP Gear in the Headlights.  Rusty’s songs have been streamed over 4 million times on Spotify. Rusty continues to grow his collection of original songs celebrating the American way of life and wishes to thank everyone for their participation and
warm support.

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A Glance Into a Teenage Mind with Insightful Lyrics and Intricate Melodies

Prolific young Singer/Songwriter/Producer Rob Eberle presents a new single “Half of You”, now available on Spotify and all the major music services.

Listen on Spotify here.

“Half of You” is a poignant song that delves into the complexities of a one-sided relationship. Through haunting melodies and soul-stirring lyrics, Eberle captures the emotional journey of unrequited love, and the toll it takes on the one who yearns for reciprocation. The song paints a vivid picture of the narrator’s internal struggles, as he grapples with the silence that echoes in the absence of mutual affection. 

This track is perfect for playing during those sunny drives with the windows rolled down, particularly during the bridge section of the song. “Half of You” is also the kind of song you find yourself playing alone in your room at night right after experiencing a devastating breakup, yearning for the person you’ve lost. It creates a poignant atmosphere, immersing you in the raw emotions conveyed through its melancholic melody and introspective lyrics. 

With each note, “half of you” invites listeners to empathize with the bittersweet emotions of longing heartache, and the enduring hope that love may one day find its way back. The lyrics and vocals make this song a compelling exploration of the universal theme of unrequited love.

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. He had an opportunity to play at SXSW in Austin, Texas, where he showcased his talent, played ACL (Austin City Limits) in October of ’23, celebrated his first-ever sold-out headline show in the heart of Manhattan, and Is currently working with Coca-Cola to produce exclusive content. 

Plus Chris’s touching “Elle” Premieres on KGCS-TV Houston TX

Chris Gardner’s A Love Thing is a collection of six original songs, songs that relate to personal experiences over the course of just about everyone’s life. All of them originating from Chris’s personal experiences.

On the title track, track one “A Love Thing” Chris teams with vocalist Kelley Peters and shares the story of a person believing they were meant to go through life alone and then it happens, a love thing happens. An up tempo song that delivers pleasing vocal harmonies combined with excellent accompaniment by seasoned session musicians.

On track two “That’s Not Me” Chris presents this song in an up tempo format as well verbally emphasizing repeatedly throughout the song that’s not me. That’s Not Me includes the excellent electric guitar work of career performance and session musician Wayne Turner.

That’s Not me is a definite foot tapper. Track three “Elle” is a departure from the first two tracks as Chris slows the tempo down in order to share a somber topic that is deeply personal to both himself and his extended family, the loss of a very young grandchild.

The lyrics capture what all of us feel by the loss of a young loved one, a child that we were looking forward to being with, to witness growing up and celebrating many of their life’s occasions. However, they did not make it, they are gone way too young.

Chris penned “Elle” believing that others like himself feel these very emotions but yet many times the words are hard to find. You will find in “Elle” that Chris’s homage to his granddaughter reaches within all of us. In another of Chris’s songs “Lost Inside America” Chris sings about how easy it would be to just give up because the notion of a better future somehow got lost in America. A modern day train of thought that most of us wonder about but do not want to even verbalize the possibility. He writes, “You can close your eyes but it just won’t go away”.

The EP contains six originals and they may well represent Chris’s best work to date.

To learn more about Chris: www.chrisgardnermusic.com 

See Chris’s New Music Video on KGCS-TV On These Dates
Thursday, March 21
Sunday, March 24
Monday, April 1

KGCS-TV will be airing and streaming “Elle” Chris’s touching song that resonates with anyone that has lost a young grandchild

Singer/Songwriter Jeff Lake presents his debut album “MIDNIGHT SUN” – available now on Spotify and all the major music services. Jeff Lake combines elements of folk, bluegrass, and rock to form his own brand of Americana, or as he likes to call it – “COUNTRY FRIED ROCK”.

“Midnight Sun” was released to radio on January 2, 2024. It debuted on the AMA (Americana Music Association) chart at #136. Nearly two months later, it has inched its way up to #100. With 96 radio stations playing songs from the “Midnight Sun” album nationwide, the title-track and single is sitting at #120 on the Music Row chart.

“Midnight Sun” the album (and the song) are a smörgåsbord of string instruments intertwining traditional acoustic instruments – acoustic guitars, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, pedal-steel & upright bass – with electric guitar power chords & all the regular rock accouterments.

The song leads with a rhythmic, rap-styled vocal hook with a layered 80s rock-styled treatment, and is an homage to Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” – “Hey, ho, got to go to the midnight sun where the hot springs blow!”

Lyrically, the song speaks to Lake’s own plight as well as the plight of artists everywhere –  feelings of detachment, displacement, depression & life in a rapidly changing world:

“Got a few bucks in my pocket
“And a ticket for the train.
“I sip my whiskey in solace
“And think about the good ol’ days.”

Another homage, this one to Jim Morrison, illustrates the point further in verse 2:

“All the streets – they are uneven.
“All the faces lookin’ strange.
“All the women here are wicked
“As I drift through outer space”

But, all is not doom and gloom says Lake: “There’s this magical place – the lands of my ancestors – where we can all go to dance and sing and live happily ever after!”

ABOUT JEFF LAKE:

A multi-genre singer/songwriter, Lake has written music for Universal Greece recording artist, Michalis, and the theme song for CBS’s Latin American Idol spinoff show, the “Nueva Estrella Awards”. He has performed and recorded alongside members of TSO (the Trans Siberian Orchestra), the Dennis DeYoung Band (Styx), as well as the Billy Joel Band.

Jeff Lake picked up his first guitar at 8 years old. By junior high school he put together his first band for the annual talent show. By 17, he played his first professional gig and has never looked back. Music aside, Jeff is a long suffering Mets & Jets fan, and a Civil War buff. He was a journalism/history major at Brooklyn College before quitting school to pursue music full-time.

Hard rockers Dead Superstar present the bone crushing new track “These Voices” to Spotify and all the major services. This is the first single from their forthcoming EP entitled “Rid The Fear”, which is set for release later this Spring.

Recorded at JustDefy Studios and Produced by Corey Lowery, best known from the band Seether. The band members Justin Golddat (Guitar), Michael Bohm (Guitar), Charlie O’Neil (Bass) and Jess DeBellis (Keys and Knobs) assembled sounds that intrigue all flavors of the aural dimensions of music. Joining “These Voices” on the EP are additional tunes “Loose Strings”, “Without You”, the two-step “Firewoman”, “The Anthem” & the bonus song “Our Life As We Know It”

Band Founder and vocal virtuoso Terence Keith explains, “In the cover art for the song, the finger in the TV that is pointing at the screaming face symbolizes all these authoritarian voices we deal with on a daily basis that are dictating their poisonous views upon us all. Continually dragging society down with unnecessary turmoil, unreasonable demands and hard core restrictions that weigh heavy on every person’s mind and spirit”.

In support of the record, Dead Superstar are gearing up for a slew of 2024 tour dates beginning in March – major announcement coming soon.

The long standing New York based Dead Superstar is a heavy yet melodic rock machine and they’re here on business. The band bunkered in the jam room for the duration of the pandemic and came out with a polished live performance and catalog of crushing new songs. The band led by vocalist Terence Keith have cut their teeth on the road sharing the stage with heavyweights like Buckcherry, Sevendust, Five Finger Death Punch, Alesana and many others. 

Singer/songwriter Mark Newman has released his first single for the new year, entitled “Fill Up My Tank”, (written by Chris Armata) to Spotify and all the major music services.

The song is about a long road trip taken by bike (motorcycle). Mark was in the studio working on Chris Armata’s original version of the song, when Chris said, “You should cover this song. It’s more in your wheelhouse.” Acoustic guitar, Dobro and finger snaps by Chris Armata and Upright Bass played by Mike Hall.

Drivin’ down the long road 
Destination up ahead
Look so far, the mountain’s high 
Gonna smack me in the head
Been a trip up and down
Don’t know how it’s gonna end
My gauge is low, my tires worn
Will I make it to the end

I gotta fill up my tank
It’s almost empty
There’s no other way
I’m gonna make it up that hill

Engine’s warm, the tach is high
Thought it would be an easy trip
Look up there, see the sky
Got a clearing for a bit
There’s no choice, can’t break down
Gotta make it to the end
Come this far, I can’t quit
No excuses to defend

In the rear view mirror I can see
The road disappearing from sight
I’m so tired, I’ll keep on goin’
Even if I drive through the night.

Almost there, can smell it now
Been a long, long road
Can’t believe I made it this far
Man it’s been a long road

Mark Newman is a well traveled and in demand professional whose musical prowess has taken him around the world several times over; working alongside many soul, blues, and rock greats of our time including John Oates (Hall & Oates), Jim McCarty (The Yardbirds), Willy DeVille (Mink DeVille), Sam The Sham, Bobby Whitlock (Derek and the Dominos) and Sam Moore (Sam & Dave),  as part of these bands Mark has shared the stage with stars such as Sting, Elvis Costello, Travis Tritt and Carla Thomas as well. As an opening act, Mark and his original band have played many dates with acts like Delbert McClinton, Les Dudek, The Doobie Brothers, Don Felder of The Eagles, David Bromberg and many others. Mark is currently touring intermittently with The Hitmen as well as with The Blues Project (led by original drummer Roy Blumenfeld) and his own original project internationally.

Originally from New York, The Blues Project are possibly the best unsung American rock band of the sixties. The music of The Blues Project defies description, ranging from folk-rock to soul, from rock ‘n’ roll and blues to jazz, all blended together to produce a tremendously wide spectrum. They have played alongside artists such as Big Joe Williams, Son House, Bukka White, Skip James, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters and Otis Spann, to name a few.

A multi stringsman, Mark has mastered electric/acoustic/lap steel guitar as well as the mandolin and dobro. Past music releases include the singles “At The Border” which was originally written with the struggles people were experiencing fleeing the war in Ukraine in mind, but is also inspired by the millions of people all around the world trying to escape oppression and hunger on an ongoing basis, “Tulsa”, a song and video created in remembrance of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, and “From Me To You”, a cover of the Janis Ian song for her Better Times Project of 2020. His most recent studio album, “Empirical Truth” was the 2019 Winner of The Long Island Blues Society Best Album Category, and represented the NY area in competition at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Earlier records include 2006’s “Must Be a Pony”, 2010’s “Walls of Jericho”, and 2015’s  “Brussels” – a live acoustic-driven EP.

For More on Mark Newman, VISIT:
www.MarkNewman.us
Facebook.com/MarkNewmanMusic
Twitter.com/MarkNewmanMusic
Instagram.com/MarkNewmanMusic
YouTube.com/MNewmanvideos 

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Singer/songwriter Mark Newman has released his first single for the new year, entitled “Fill Up My Tank”, (written by Chris Armata) to Spotify and all the major music services.

The song is about a long road trip taken by bike (motorcycle). Mark was in the studio working on Chris Armata’s original version of the song, when Chris said, “You should cover this song. It’s more in your wheelhouse.” Acoustic guitar, Dobro and finger snaps by Chris Armata and Upright Bass played by Mike Hall.

Listen here now!

Drivin’ down the long road 

Destination up ahead

Look so far, the mountain’s high 

Gonna smack me in the head

Been a trip up and down

Don’t know how it’s gonna end

My gauge is low, my tires worn

Will I make it to the end

I gotta fill up my tank

It’s almost empty

There’s no other way

I’m gonna make it up that hill

Engine’s warm, the tach is high

Thought it would be an easy trip

Look up there, see the sky

Got a clearing for a bit

There’s no choice, can’t break down

Gotta make it to the end

Come this far, I can’t quit

No excuses to defend

In the rear view mirror I can see

The road disappearing from sight

I’m so tired, I’ll keep on goin’

Even if I drive through the night.

Almost there, can smell it now

Been a long, long road

Can’t believe I made it this far

Man it’s been a long road

Mark Newman is a well traveled and in demand professional whose musical prowess has taken him around the world several times over; working alongside many soul, blues, and rock greats of our time including John Oates (Hall & Oates), Jim McCarty (The Yardbirds), Willy DeVille (Mink DeVille), Sam The Sham, Bobby Whitlock (Derek and the Dominos) and Sam Moore (Sam & Dave),  as part of these bands Mark has shared the stage with stars such as Sting, Elvis Costello, Travis Tritt and Carla Thomas as well. As an opening act, Mark and his original band have played many dates with acts like Delbert McClinton, Les Dudek, The Doobie Brothers, Don Felder of The Eagles, David Bromberg and many others. Mark is currently touring intermittently with The Hitmen as well as with The Blues Project (led by original drummer Roy Blumenfeld) and his own original project internationally.

Originally from New York, The Blues Project are possibly the best unsung American rock band of the sixties. The music of The Blues Project defies description, ranging from folk-rock to soul, from rock ‘n’ roll and blues to jazz, all blended together to produce a tremendously wide spectrum. They have played alongside artists such as Big Joe Williams, Son House, Bukka White, Skip James, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters and Otis Spann, to name a few.

A multi stringsman, Mark has mastered electric/acoustic/lap steel guitar as well as the mandolin and dobro. Past music releases include the singles “At The Border” which was originally written with the struggles people were experiencing fleeing the war in Ukraine in mind, but is also inspired by the millions of people all around the world trying to escape oppression and hunger on an ongoing basis, “Tulsa”, a song and video created in remembrance of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, and “From Me To You”, a cover of the Janis Ian song for her Better Times Project of 2020. His most recent studio album, “Empirical Truth” was the 2019 Winner of The Long Island Blues Society Best Album Category, and represented the NY area in competition at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Earlier records include 2006’s “Must Be a Pony”, 2010’s “Walls of Jericho”, and 2015’s  “Brussels” – a live acoustic-driven EP.

For More on Mark Newman, VISIT:

www.MarkNewman.us

Facebook.com/MarkNewmanMusic

Twitter.com/MarkNewmanMusic

Instagram.com/MarkNewmanMusic

YouTube.com/MNewmanvideos