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Ludlow Creek Releases Timeless Music Video For Their #1 iTunes Christmas Song

The Award-winning “modern classic rock” band from Dayton, OH has released the music video for “This Baby Boy.” The song hit #1 on the UK iTunes Holiday Songs chart.

For Dayton’s Ludlow Creek, 2022 marked the culmination of years of hard work and perseverance.  The “modern classic rock” band was awarded by the prestigious International Singer Songwriters Association, while receiving nominations from the equally prestigious Josie Music Awards.  Their music received both critical and fan acclaim, with singles hitting international iTunes charts, while receiving more than 100K Spotify streams. Now, the band, made of up longtime friends, is releasing the music video for their #1 UK iTunes Holiday Songs chart, “This Baby Boy.”

The song shares the beautiful story of Christ’s birth through the art of music, so the band had to create a music video that not only complemented the song, but elevated it to another level. So, they came up with a simple yet classic concept. The video is filmed entirely in black and white, with band members soulfully performing the song surrounded by glittering lights. The video is both nostalgic and festive, giving Ludlow Creek listeners something special for the 2022 holiday season.

“This Baby Boy” is an ideal way for the band to bring 2022 to an end, and to start the new year with both ambition and divine inspiration.

ABOUT LUDLOW CREEK: Defining their signature sound as “modern classic rock,” celebrated Dayton-area band, Ludlow Creek released their LP, “Which Way is Forward 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. Additional tracks have helped the band rack up more than 100K 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 www.ludlowcreek.com

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Marnix Emanuel drops a heartfelt anthemic ballad with his recent single, “You Got Me Hurt”

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Marnix Emanuel infuses emotion into every note in his newest single, “You Got Me Hurt.” This beautifully crafted soulful pop ballad captures the lingering pain of losing a love that seemed irreplaceable, destined to last forever. Right from the first note, Marnix reels audiences into his world with a unique voice that’s equal parts raw silk and aching steel. He exudes a genuine vulnerability paired with a confident stage presence that only a truly seasoned artist can deliver.

What’s striking about this track is how effortlessly it balances heartbreak with resilience. The song doesn’t merely wallow in sorrow; it channels that bittersweet emotion into something intimately powerful, pulsing with the quiet strength and endurance, a timeless anthem that feels personal and universally relatable. “You Got Me Hurt” hits home in all the right places with its poignant lyrics and soaring melodies.

Marnix’s talents shine through as a vocalist, songwriter, and producer. Every element of the song’s production feels intentional, from the heartfelt lyrics to the lush, timeless pop instrumentation. The chorus has a warmth that touches modern and nostalgic, showcasing why the melody resonates so deeply. It features an undeniable rhythmic hook that echoes long after the tears have dried, inviting listeners to experience it repeatedly.

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Coming out of the Netherlands as an emerging independent artist and singer-songwriter, Marnix Emanuel continues to build on a promising career with a strong foundation. “You Got Me Hurt” is a bold sonic statement affirming that his music is here to stay. For anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak and is seeking to navigate the complexities of love lost and desire to rebuild after love falls apart, this single offers genuine emotional gravity. It perfectly represents heartbreak done right: soulful, innovative, and utterly human. As he looks toward new releases in 2025, this single sets the tone: honest, compelling, and impossible to ignore.

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Tylo $mith taps into the art of cool on “Sumn Light”

Tylo $mith is not here to scream at you for your attention. Instead, on “Sumn Light,” he slips into your speakers with laconic cool that says a lot without grunting. Taken from his forthcoming project Honor Chords, the song is a somber, mood-heavy cut that bleeds personality, clever bars, and introspective late-night celebration.

Over a hypnotic beat that pulsates like the neon light in the rain, Tylo $mith offers an off-the-cuff performance that seems razor-sharp. There’s a slackness to his delivery, a lanky-boned ease that suggests he’s not trying that hard because he doesn’t need to. He name-drops Christian Bale effortlessly, preens with a Nicki Minaj reference that lands just right, and saunters through verses like he’s talking to himself more than to an audience. But that’s why it resonates. There’s nothing fake here, just vibes and truth.

“Sumn Light” sounds like a confession you catch in freestyle, when the world quiets and honest thoughts creep in. The lyrics bounce between self-aware flexes and coy vulnerability in a balancing act that defines Tylo’s style. It’s not the over-explanation; it’s the space between the words, the sonic coolness, and the honesty cloaked in rhyme.

This song was made to add to your chill rap and vibey hip-hop playlists, but it also thrives on its own, winding its way through your headphones as background noise or front-and-center reflection. The production is minimalist but immersive, leaving space for the depth and texture of Tylo’s voice and pen to sit right in the pocket. He’s not trying to out-rap the beat, and he’s talking to it.

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“Sumn Light” is a mood, a feeling, a moment that doesn’t need to scream to be heard. It captures what Honor Chords seems to be about: raw expression, offhand calm, and honesty that catches you unawares.

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