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‘Catch 22’ With Twin Sister Duo, Jaye Madison.

Hi Jaye Madison! Thank you for speaking with me today!

Absolutely. Excited to chat with you!

You all are getting ready to release a new song, ‘Catch 22’! Will you tell our readers about that?

Yes! Catch 22 is dropping 2/22/22! It’s very special to us because this is the first release from our debut album, produced by Multi-platinum Grammy Award- winning Mikal Blue & Bassist of Top-charting band Toad the Wet Sprocket, Dean Dinning. They really helped bring our music to life and we are so excited to share it with the world! Here is the link to stream it: https://show.co/hRyX1mn

What was the inspiration behind it?

This coming-of-age song creates an introspective experience for the listener as the lyrics take you on a journey of nostalgia back to the confusion & hopefulness of early adulthood. It also acts as a sigh of relief for those in their early twenties hearing us as twenty-somethings sing about the reality of not having life figured out.

Who would you say are some of your biggest musical influences?

We grew up influenced by the rawness of 70’s & 80’s anthems from the likes of Heart, Tom Petty, and Fleetwood Mac with the lyricism of singer-songwriters like Alanis Morissette, Dolly Parton, and Tracy Chapman. We write with vocal melody in mind first because vocals are our primary instrument. Everything we do is filtered through the lense of , “How do we make these lyrics hit you in the heart with the perfect harmony?”

What was the first time you all realized that you all wanted to pursue a music career?

I don’t think there was a specific moment. It’s what we naturally were. We were born artists. It was in everything we did growing up. We finally accepted that calling around 17 years old when we made a plan to move to Nashville and pursue our dreams together.

What keeps you both motivated to keep creating?

One of the best compliments we ever received from someone we look up to greatly is that our music sounds like it is made from necessity and not convenience. That pretty much sums it up. We HAVE to keep creating. It’s who we are. Life inspires us and if we aren’t writing and making music, it all just stays bottled up inside. What good is a gift, if you just keep it to yourself? We want to share these songs with the world and see what kind of positive impact they can have.

How do you keep a balance between artist life and normal life?

We actually look forward to the day where those two lives are just one life, ya know? Right now, we are hustling, making the dream happen, spending more money than we have, and running uphill. When we get to the mountaintop of getting to do what we love and having that fund “normal” life? That’s the dream.

What has been the most surreal moment of your career?

We took a leap of faith when it came to working with MIkal Blue out of Revolver Recordings. We almost didn’t send him our songs, thinking, “Oh, he might be more interested in our stuff on the second album.” We didn’t think we were ready to work with someone who has worked with artists like Jason Mraz, OneRepublic, and Colbie Caillat! We almost took ourselves out of the game before even playing! We hit send on that email of original songs asking him to be our producer for the project. It was scary as hell. When we received an almost immediate and enthusiastic, “YES”, we knew exciting things were on the way for us.

Do you have a dream bucket list job you would like to achieve?

We would love to perform on The Opry stage and have all of our family and friends who have supported us through the years in the audience. What a moment that would be.

What does ‘making it’ look like to you?

Waking up excited to do what we love every day! Sharing our artistry with the world and knowing it makes a difference. Creating a community through our storytelling and music.

Do you have any career advice for artists who are just starting out their music career?

Action is better than inaction. Just take giant, messy, imperfect leaps toward your dreams. Very few things are unfixable. If you don’t like something later, delete the post, re-record, or start over. The only thing we know is that if you don’t act, nothing can happen. Trust your instincts, and don’t sit on your pile of creative gold for too long. Get it out there! Most importantly, find people you can trust and keep them close. This can be a messy process too in this business. If something or someone falls through, you learn, and you become better. It’s all part of the process. Don’t be so scared to make the wrong decision that you make no decision.

Any other upcoming projects coming up that we should be on the lookout for?

We have SO much music coming out from our debut album this year! Keep an eye out! Catch 22 is just the start of it! Follow our socials for updates on releases and live shows!

Please let our readers know where to find you!

@jayemadisonband on all platforms!

Pre-save Catch 22: https://show.co/hRyX1mn

https://linktr.ee/jayemadisonband

Thank you for your time!

Thank YOU!

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Snoop Dogg Wants To Pay Someone $10,000 A Month To Eat Ice Cream

Snoop Dogg in Hollywood, California, 2019

Photo: Glenn Francis / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Snoop Dogg has had a lot of job titles over the years, but “official ice cream taster” wasn’t one of them until now — and he’s hiring someone else to fill it. His company Dr. Bombay just opened applications for the role, and it pays $10,000 a month.

The gig is fully remote and open to anyone on the planet, which Snoop announced himself in a video that’s exactly as laid-back as you’d expect. “I love the paper, but not the paperwork,” he said, explaining that HR firm Deel is handling the logistics while he handles, presumably, the ice cream.

The actual job is less “sit around and eat pints all day” and more part-time cultural scout. Whoever gets it will track flavor and food trends around the world, report back on what people are eating and talking about, and work directly with Dr. Bombay’s in-house flavor lead to help shape what the brand does next. It’s a three-month contractor role, and Snoop’s team says they’re actively looking outside the usual resume pile — creators and non-traditional applicants welcome.

Dr. Bombay itself leans nostalgic, with flavors like Long Beach Fruit Cart, Sticky Caramel Apple Pie, and Peanut Butter Jelly Time already sitting on shelves at Walmart and moving through DoorDash and Instacart. Somewhere out there is one very lucky applicant about to get paid five figures a month to have opinions about ice cream, and honestly, good for them.

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Ronan Furlong finds renewal in the sea with latest release “Splitting The Ash”

“Splitting The Ash” opens with a distinctly Celtic riff before Ronan Furlong moves into an energetic song influenced by ideas of healing, rebirth, and spiritual renewal. The title and subject of the song are based on an ancient Irish ritual in which an ash tree is split open, giving the song a strong link to tradition, while its message is firmly rooted in the present: finding strength, renewal, and inspiration when life puts barriers in your way.

The sea is central to the track’s feeling, a symbol of challenge and regeneration. Furlong links his power to the resilience that can develop from exceeding physical boundaries. The song’s backstory lends that notion further weight, penned during a swim in the Irish Sea in January. The music’s context of creation gives it a particularly direct relationship with endurance and the willingness to push beyond discomfort.

“Splitting The Ash” ultimately feels life-affirming but never loses sight of struggle. The Celtic opening of the song gives an immediate sense of place, while its focus on renewal keeps the message open and universal. Ronan Furlong uses an old image of healing to remind us that difficult experiences can also be a source of strength, inspiration, and a renewed connection to life.

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