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How a Christmas Song Almost Broke Up Award-Winning Band

Dayton’s Ludlow Creek has released their first original Christmas song, 8 years in the making.  The band almost broke up amid rehearsals for the song.

Dayton-based award-winning band Ludlow Creek has gone global with many of their recent releases, including their latest album, “Which Way is Forward.” Known for transcending boundaries and creating a unique musical experience with every song, Ludlow Creek has announced they will be releasing their first original Christmas single, “This Baby Boy.” Having been shelved for many years, the song will now see the light of day in time for Christmas 2022.

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Band member Jeffrey Friend tells how the single “This Baby Boy” came together, while almost tearing the band apart: “I wrote and recorded ‘This Baby Boy’ just before Christmas 2014, with Dave and Michelle singing harmonies. Michelle fell in love with it. Every Christmas after, Michelle would play it and talk about how the world needed to hear it, too. As we worked through 2022, we planned some rehearsals for the song. After the first rehearsal, I fired off an email that should have been a real-life conversation, and it blew everything up. Things got worse. We felt like Ludlow Creek was doomed.”

He further added, “After a week of ugly emails, we finally all sat in one room filled with loving tears, and forgiveness. This is where life, love, and hope happen; together, in an ordinary place. It wasn’t long before Michelle brought us back around to ‘This Baby Boy’. We rehearsed, recorded, mixed, and mastered the song in a few short weeks.”

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“This Baby Boy” drops on October 14th, 2022.

ABOUT LUDLOW CREEK: Defining their signature sound as ‘modern classic rock,’ celebrated Dayton-area band, Ludlow Creek has finally unveiled their latest album, “Which Way is Forward.” Released on September 16th, 2022, the album is dubbed as Ludlow Creek’s magnum opus, featuring some of the band’s best songs to date. “Stoney Lonesome Road” from the album reached #51 on the UK iTunes Rock Songs chart. Two other singles have helped the band rack up more than 50K Spotify streams in 2022 alone. These achievements propelled the group to a 2022 International Singer Songwriter Association Award win.

More details about Ludlow Creek can be seen at http://www.ludlowcreek.com.

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“Wishing on a Star” by Claire Littley evokes a soulful odyssey of timeless classic dreams and optimism

Claire Littley

Breathing new life into its familiar melody, Claire Littley’s reimagining of “Wishing on a Star” transcends its origins, transforming a timeless classic into an intimate, deeply personal narrative. Written initially by Billie Rae Calvin and recording popularized by Rose Royce, this song has always been a beacon of hope and dreams. However, Littley’s version delves into uncharted emotional territory, offering a vulnerable and soulful spin that feels like a heartfelt whisper to the universe.

Claire’s vocal performance stands out the most when she starts singing. Her delivery has a distinct emotive softness, a deliberate fragility that underscores the yearning at the song’s heart. Every word feels imbued with intention as if she’s not just singing about wishes but living them, shaping an atmosphere of intimacy that draws you in and holds you close.

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Her production choices are equally thoughtful. Stripping the track to its emotional core, Littley creates a chilled, soulful arrangement that complements her vocals without overshadowing them. Delicate layers of instrumentation glide effortlessly, balancing nostalgia with innovation.

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This version is unique because Claire connects with the song’s personal yet universal themes of hope, longing, and love in a way that resonates with generations. Her interpretation taps into these emotions, making it feel as relevant today as it did when the song was first released. It reminds listeners that the idea of “Wishing on a Star” is a metaphor we all share, a quiet act of defiance against life’s challenges.

Wishing on a Star” by Claire Littley is more than a cover single; it’s a reinvention that will linger in the minds of listeners long after the final note fades, inviting everyone on a soul-stirring journey to dream and hope a little bigger. It’s proof that even the most familiar stars can shine in new and beautiful ways.

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Caplin & Massiah stirs a heartfelt dance through heartbreak in its new single, “Shaped Like You”

Caplin & Massiah

Caplin & Massiah have proven their artistic prowess significantly with their latest single, “Shaped Like You.” The composition masterfully transforms heartbreak into a rhythmic, genre-blending masterpiece. Rooted in a dancehall vibe of blues and soul flourishes, it exemplifies the duo’s talent for merging heartfelt storytelling with irresistibly upbeat soundscapes, creating an emotionally impactful and sonically captivating experience.

The introductory segment of the song instantly commands attention through infectious groove-inspired rhythms and coaxing movement from the first beat. However, beneath the vibrant pulse lies a poignant narrative. Born from a deeply personal place of pain, initially inspired by Zeeteah Massiah’s struggles with her daughter, “Shaped Like You” evolves into a broader exploration of how loss manifests in many forms but still finds expression in joyful yearning. The lyrics, “Everybody sees this hole in my heart, and everybody knows it’s shaped like you,” strike an emotional chord that reveals a story of love lost even as the production encourages listeners to dance despite feelings of sorrow. The duo has adeptly reimagined this sentiment into a broader tale of romantic loss.

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What distinguishes “Shaped Like You” is the duo’s capacity to marry lyrical sensitivity with sonic innovation. Influenced by an eclectic range of sources, from Ella Fitzgerald’s classic sophistication to Billie Eilish’s avant-garde style, Caplin & Massiah craft a timeless and contemporary sound. Their genre-defying methodology ensures the track resonates with a diverse audience, bridging generations and musical tastes.

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This auditory evolution, transitioning from personal grief to heartbreak, manifests prominently in this work, resulting in a nostalgic celebration of resilience and reinvention. By translating a profoundly personal story into an uplifting anthem, Caplin & Massiah affirm their artistic proficiency and versatility, inviting listeners to simultaneously engage in a multifaceted experience encompassing movement, emotion, and healing. “Shaped Like You” is a testament to the power of music to convert sorrow into strength and pain into possibility. Audiences may find themselves inclined to hit repeat, not solely for its rhythmic appeal but also for the poignant story it articulates.

 

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For more information about Caplin & Massiah, please visit [website]. 
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