Petrilli tells PopMatters, “‘Echoes and Silence’ is about feeling lost, like no one can understand you. It explores the feelings you have when journeying through darkness and loneliness.”
Beloved Charleston, SC band The High Divers are gearing up to release their latest EP Ride With You on June 7th, and have a full U.S. Tour planned to support the release. Lead singer / guitarist Luke Mitchell spoke with VENTS ahead of the release…
Emergency Tiara is not your everyday New York pop ensemble. Just one listen to their latest single, the retro and catchy gem, “Lighthouse,” will make that immediately clear. The band’s front-woman, Juri, agreed to answer a few questions about the group’s sound, vision, and influences. If you are unfamiliar with Emergency Tiara, it is high time to change that. So, the first (and obvious) question I have to ask: what is the story behind the name, Emergency Tiara?
I want everyone to get the chance to have a moment where they’re released from their daily stresses and acknowledge how special they are individually. So place a tiara on your head and remember that you’re a beautiful one and feel like a prince or princess.
Your new single, “Lighthouse,” manages to emulate a quality of sound that has been lost to modern recording capabilities, both in some of the backing track and the vocals. How do you manage to resurrect this quality?
One of the many things the ET family (including myself) love and enjoy is live instruments and live recordings. And big thanks to my super talented ET fam! We managed to record “Lighthouse” with all live instruments using vintage microphones. Background vocals are provided by my dear friend, Darcy Callus, another uber-talented musician that I get to work with! We actually used the demo he sent us as a guideline for me to re-record the parts, ’cause he sounded so good!!!
What initially led you to gravitate toward the old-time classics and doo-wop influences that seem to have influenced your signature sound?
I always loved standards and still listen to them a lot. Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Peggy Lee have always been my Idols, so I think the influences are coming from there.
Are there any contemporary artists that you greatly admire or draw influence from?
Yes of course! I love Janelle Monae, Solange, and Lizzo! All the beautiful and strong lady artists!!!
What do you hope to accomplish with your music? What do you hope people get when they listen to you?
Happy and empowered! I hope my music helps everyone to remember how important they are to the world!
Brad Byrd shows off a wistful cut of indie rock and alt country on new single, “American Life” feat Kay Hanley.
Atlanta rockers Drivin ‘N Cryin offer up a tribute to Faces keyboard player in the form of a tune dedicated to, and named after him.
Joslyn Hampton is certainly an animated performer when she fronts the Lexington, Ky., R&B troupe Joslyn & the Sweet Compression. And now, thanks to the video for the group’s new song “What Did You Think Was Gonna Happen,” premiering exclusively below, Hampton is literally animated.
“My first reaction was, ‘Oh, this is cool.’ Then I did a double-take and went, ‘Wow, this IS kind of interesting to look at someone else’s perception or interpretation of me as a cartoon’,” Hampton tells Billboard. “I thought it was an interesting little character, pretty neat. It’s a very fun video.”