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NASHVILLE SINGER-SONGWRITER TAYLOR NOELLE RELEASES DEBUT EP “BE AROUND”

Pop singer-songwriter and colorful creative director Taylor Noelle releases her debut EP “Be Around.” Equal parts euphoric and introspective, the “Be Around” EP is a bold introduction & succinct insight into who Taylor Noelle is as an artist & songwriter. The LA-born, Nashville-raised singer-songwriter has a knack for weaving honest storytelling with glittery & infectious sonics, bridging together her eclectic influences & inspirations, from Maggie Rogers and HAIM to Tame Impala and SZA.

The 6-track EP is the culmination of over three years of releases brought together to tell a story — from coping with anxiety and despair to learning to embrace & lean into patience and love. Featuring production by Ghosthood (FAYV, Lukr, Liz Huett), Bobby Knepper (Dreamer Boy, Houston Kendrick), and Reed Berin (GAYLE, James Droll), the project melts together forward-thinking pop sensibilities with vintage 70s-inspired sparkle.

The title track, written with Taylor’s good friend and collaborator Bobby Knepper (Dreamer Boy, Houston Kendrick), was inspired by someone close to Taylor Noelle coping with a difficult time with their mental health. Written from the perspective of someone wanting to ease their pain, Taylor hopes the song lets people know they are not alone in their struggles. “It’s a song about showing up for someone and loving them when everything seems dark to them. Even if I can’t fix your problems for you, I can just be with you and be there for you. The difficult times that I have been through have given me the experience to know how to show up going through something similar.”

So, it seemed only natural as I approached making a video for the song to use my childhood home videos. Directing and editing this video was very special to me. It offered me the opportunity to reacquaint myself with my childlike, goofy, creative, confident, loud, unique self. It let me witness the love of my parents and family as I grew under their care.

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I hope that this song can help anyone that feels small and dark and alone. The sun will always rise again. Offer yourself love and patience and kindness in the meantime.

The song and the EP as a whole both have taken on a new meaning after 2020. “As I lived with the song for more than a year before putting it out, it started to take on a new meaning for me. With the isolation of quarantine, I found myself falling into cycles of sadness and anxiety. While I had amazing people around me who continued to love and support me, I found myself realizing that I had to learn to show up for myself and offer the same love and patience that felt more natural to offer to others. I learned to recognize and love my inner child.”

Speaking on the EP Taylor explains “This collection of songs tells the story of a particular chapter of my life beginning with fear, anxiety, and desperation and closing with clarity, patience, and love. Writing and recording these songs offered me the opportunity to process pain, celebrate love, and grow deeper into myself. It feels right to wrap up these songs into a project because of how deeply tied they all feel to each other to me, to allow them to tell the full story.”

Taylor Noelle is equal parts glittering pop star, introspective songwriter, and colorful creative director. Her songs — a collection of blurry, beautiful moments recalling love and frustration — showcase her dedication to deep musicality and honest storytelling. Her Los Angeles-to-Nashville upbringing is evident in the variety of sonic and lyrical influences that emerge in her sound. Her songs melt together modern and retro sounds with confessional, emotional lyricism. Her influences range from Maggie Rogers and HAIM to Tame Impala and SZA.

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Peedy WhoDank Cruises Into Our Playlists with the Laid-Back Groove “Saturday Nite Vibez”

Peedy WhoDank dusts off with his new single, “Saturday Nite Vibez.”

From the opening beat, “Saturday Nite Vibez” seeps with laid-back cool, the sort of production that sounds designed for riding palm-lined streets with the window three-quarters down. Embracing a vintage west coast Peedy gets deep into a timeless sound, one that really doesn’t try hard, but simply lets the groove do all the talking.

It’s a song made for casual moments, a late-night drive with nowhere specific to go, where the lines of city lights blur past and the weight of the week finally begins to smudge. You can hear the nods to the golden era of west coast music but Peedy WhoDank makes it fresh and for the first this is completely his own flavor of modern-day cool. No gimmicks, no cheap tricks just lovely Saturday night magic.

What sets ‘‘Saturday Nite Vibez’’ apart is how effortlessly it captures a vibe. It’s the kind of song that you put on once and before you know it is three plays later and you still don’t want to move on. The production remains smooth and unfussy, allowing the beat to breathe as Peedy’s low-key delivery rides the pocket just right.

In a world programmed to race toward the next thing, “Saturday Nite Vibez” makes the case to slow it down, take the scenic route and appreciate where you are. It’s music for when you’re not trying to turn up for when you’re just trying to vibe.

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Ronan Furlong Blazes a Trail with Electrifying New Single “Elysian Fields”

Irish singer-songwriter Ronan Furlong is back with a vengeance, delivering an absolute firestorm of sound on his latest single, “Elysian Fields.” Bursting with energy and passion, this dynamic rock anthem feels like a breath of fresh air for anyone craving powerful, heartfelt music that refuses to play it safe.

From the first note, “Elysian Fields” grabs you by the collar and pulls you into its vibrant world. Driven by an electrifying guitar arrangement and a pulsing rhythm section, the song radiates a sense of movement as if it urges listeners to chase something bigger beyond the horizon. Furlong’s rich and full-of-intent voice anchors the track with a heartfelt delivery that makes the soaring chorus hit even harder.

The magic of “Elysian Fields” lies in its infectious energy and its ability to feel raw and refined simultaneously. It’s a rare balance that Furlong effortlessly achieves. The production is crisp yet unpretentious, letting the emotion of the music shine through without unnecessary gloss. You can feel the hands-on craftsmanship in every chord change and every lyrical turn, a testament to Furlong’s deep connection to his art.