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Needtobreathe
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Needtobreathe announce Into the Mystery acoustic tour of North America

GRAMMY® Award-nominated rock band NEEDTOBREATHE have announced an intimate acoustic tour of North America in support of their latest critically acclaimed studio album Into The Mystery. The 26-city Into The Mystery Acoustic Tour will kick off on April 18 in Winnipeg, MB, and wrap on May 22 with two back-to-back shows in Knoxville, TN. Patrick Droney will provide support on all dates. Pre-sale tickets are available to The Insiders Fan Club here, and general on-sale begins next Friday, February 11 at 10:00 am local time here.

“The success of the acoustic tours over the years has been one of the biggest surprises of our career,” shared NEEDTOBREATHE frontman, Bear Rinehart. “The intimacy and conversation that takes place in these beautiful theaters has been a pretty magical experience for us as a band. So much of our music was written and recorded acoustically in a living room, and with two new albums to pull from, we want to bring that experience to you again.”

NEEDTOBREATHE’s latest studio album Into The Mystery is available now via Elektra Records here. The album debuted in the Top 10 across three Billboard charts and received praise from Rolling Stone, Billboard, People, American Songwriter, and more. Leading into release, the band performed Into The Mystery’s lead single “I Wanna Remember” alongside Carrie Underwood at the 2021 CMT Music Awards. NEEDTOBREATHE also delivered unforgettable performances on CBS’s “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” The Late Late Show with James Corden,” and ABC’s “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration.”

Following the album’s release, the band unveiled the accompanying documentary “NEEDTOBREATHE: Into The Mystery”. The film intimately chronicles the group recording the album, while quarantined in a historic house-turned-recording studio in remote Tennessee in fall of 2020. “NEEDTOBREATHE: Into The Mystery” is available on-demand (including iTunes / Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video) now via Greenwich Entertainment. Watch it here.

NEEDTOBREATHE celebrated the album’s release with their massive Into The Mystery Tour. The 38 city trek included their fifth consecutive sold-out show at Denver, CO’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and first-ever headline performance at Nashville, TN’s Bridgestone Arena. Returning to the road with a purpose, the band donated $1 from each ticket sold to For Others. In total, over $1.1 million was generated in support for the organization, which endeavors to address the country’s foster care crisis. NEEDTOBREATHE will once again be partnering with For Others on their upcoming Into The Mystery Acoustic Tour. Additionally, the band closed out 2021 by hosting NEEDTOBREATHE & Friends One Night Only Supporting OneWorld Health. The event raised over $1.4 million for OneWorld Health, which will provide sustainable, affordable, and accessible healthcare in East Africa and Central America.

Stay tuned for more from NEEDTOBREATHE soon.

NEEDTOBREATHE INTO THE MYSTERY ACOUSTIC TOUR DATES
April 18, 2022 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
April 20, 2022 – Edmonton, AB – Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
April 21, 2022 – Calgary, AB – Southern Jubilee Auditorium
April 22, 2022 – Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
April 24, 2022 – Spokane, WA – First Interstate Center for the Arts
April 25, 2022 – Boise, ID – Boise State University – Morrison Center
April 26, 2022 – Eugene, OR – Hult Center for the Performing Arts – Silva Concert Hall
April 28, 2022 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre
April 29, 2022 – Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian Theatre
May 01, 2022 – Midland, TX – Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center
May 02, 2022 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre
May 04, 2022 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre
May 05, 2022 – Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre
May 06, 2022 – North Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena
May 07, 2022 – Springfield, MO – Gillioz Theatre
May 09, 2022 – Wichita, KS – Orpheum Theatre
May 10, 2022 – Ames, IA – Stephens Auditorium – Iowa State Center
May 12, 2022 – Fort Wayne, IN – Sweetwater Pavilion
May 13, 2022 – Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theater
May 14, 2022 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Theater
May 15, 2022 – Evansville, IN – Victory Theatre
May 17, 2022 – Grand Rapids, MI – Fountain Street Church
May 18, 2022 – Lewiston, NY – Artpark Mainstage Theater
May 20, 2022 – Richmond, VA – Altria Theater
May 21, 2022 – Charleston, WV – Clay Center for Arts & Sciences
May 22, 2022 – Knoxville, TN – The Tennessee Theatre*

*Performing two shows

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Kailey Nicole
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Interview: Kailey Nicole chats ‘Change My Ways,’ writing songs, self-titled EP, acting and influences

Nashville-based country artist and actress Kailey Nicole‘s latest single “Change My Ways” is an introspective song about lost relationships, and all of the memories that come with them; the sweet moments, the arguments, the feeling of butterflies when meeting for the first time, and the sadness that comes along with them; regret and missed opportunities. “Change My Ways” is acknowledging all of these faults and losses, with the intention of getting it right with the next relationship.

The latest video accompanying “Change My Ways” features Kailey, in one continuous shot, manifesting each of the stages of a relationship brought to life, from beginning to end. The clip shows Kailey in a Nashville bar, where she meets a handsome stranger, falls in love and watches him drift away from her life, all in the span of two and three-quarters minutes, with each booth of the bar representing a different scene in the relationship. (Hip Video Promo) Kailey’s array of talent is aptly shown throughout the video and with each shot, Kailey leaves a trademark impression.

“Change My Ways” is featured on her self-titled EP, featuring six songs and produced by legendary Niles Thomas and Grammy-winning engineer and masterer Bonzai Caruso (who’s worked with Madonna and Stephen Marley, to name a few). The EP hooks the listener in with catchy beats and lyrics that are fresh and original.

You craft and weave raw, truthful, and engaging stories with your words and lyrics. When did you know that you were a born storyteller?

Kailey Nicole: Well, first of all, thank you. I’m not sure there was a moment that I ever knew I was born to be a storyteller, matter of fact I still question it sometimes. However, I did realize that I love to tell stories pretty early on. I would always jump at any opportunity I saw to sing a song or even just tell a story. Whenever we’d have people over when I was young I would find any opportunity to hop up onto the table and start singing.

What is your writing process like; do the words or the music come first?

Kailey: I find that usually, the words come first. The process is different for every song but I find that more often than not, the title is the first to come and I work off of that.

Along with creating music and singing it, you’re an accomplished actress. What drew you to both professions?

Kailey: I see them as hand and hand. Both professions require storytelling and recreating life for an audience. I actually think there’s a lot of acting involved in singing/performing and I use my acting background more than I think people would guess during the process. I think a lot of songs are “characters” because as much as they are about your personal life, life changes and moves as do our emotions. So, going back and singing a song you wrote two years ago is kinda like tapping into an old character to me.

Your self-titled EP was made with veteran producer Niles Thomas and Grammy-winning engineer and masterer Bonzai Caruso. How did this teamwork come together, and what was it like working with Niles and Bonzi?

Kailey: Niles and I had worked together for my very first EP when I was 15. From that time through college we were slowly collaborating songs and almost unintentionally building the EP. Niles was writing “Brand New Day” with Bonzai and then they brought me in to demo the vocals. After we finished the song, they asked if I wanted to add it to my EP and of course, I did.

I really like the different concepts of the video for “Change My Ways,” especially referencing the complexities of a relationship. Were these ideas yours, or was it more a collaborative effort?

Kailey: Thank you! That idea wholly belongs to the director, Chris Beyrooty.

Who have been some of your biggest influences with your voice and music?

Kailey: My biggest influences with my voice have been the amazing vocal coaches that have been with me since I was young. They’ve pushed me beyond my limits, taken my voice to places I could have never imagined, and kept me healthy. It’s because of them that I’ve been able to find my style and all the little nooks and crannies of my voice. The biggest influences on my music are really the people around me, they’re the people that inspire me to write and live these stories with me.

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Brooke Alexx
Brooke Alexx releases her single "Downplay" Photo by Luke Rogers

Brooke Alexx releases new single ‘Downplay,’ and talks about the story behind it, her influences, music videos and music favorites

Pop artist Brooke Alexx premiere’s her upbeat new single “Downplay,” out now on all streaming platforms. This is Alexx’s first single since she released her debut EP. “Downplay” was co-produced by Yuval Maayan and ARYAY of Dillon Francis, Baby Jake and Diplo. “Downplay” is a vibrant dance party single with influences of reggae and one of Alexx’s favorite genres, Swedish pop. The single is about not reacting when seeing an ex out in public. In the coming weeks, Alexx’s next three singles will have an accompanying self-directed music video.

Alexx’s music began in musical theater, and her magnetic voice shows it. Her influences range from Tove Styrke, Charli XCX and Taylor Swift. She’s a Nashville transplant, who’s already received over 700,000 streams of her debut EP Me. We chatted with Alexx about her initial introduction to music, why she’s pursuing it as a career, the writing and recording process for “Downplay,” and directing her upcoming music videos.

What drew you to music initially, and what led you to pursue it as a career?

Brooke Alexx: When I was 7, I told my mom I wanted to be a singer. She then started taking me to audition for musicals all over NYC and that’s when I started dipping my toes into the industry. It wasn’t until I discovered Taylor Swift in 8th grade, however, that I realized I could make a career out of being a contemporary singer/songwriter. I learned guitar and began songwriting and eventually, moved to Nashville after graduating college to pursue my dream.

Love how upbeat “Downplay” is! Can you share with us the writing and recording process for it?

Brooke:Thanks so much!! “Downplay” was the very last song I wrote on a writing trip to LA last summer. I had recently gotten out of a relationship and my cowriter, Brooke Jenkins, brought the title and it immediately struck a chord with me. ARYAY played us this track he had and I was like, “that’s the one,” and we got to writing! ARYAY’s brother, Glowmo, was in town visiting and joined our write- he ultimately came up with that catchy, chorus melody. I had my producer, Yuval Maayan, finish out the production and it became what you’re hearing now!

“Downplay” draws on Swedish pop and reggae influences. Who are some of your favorite musicians from those genres?

Brooke: Absolutely love Astrid S, Tove Styrke, and LOVA! I definitely draw inspiration from their production styles.

You also have two more singles debuting, along with self-directed music videos. What drew you to your love for music videos, and what has been the most challenging aspect?

Brooke: I took a film class my senior year of high school and fell in love with cinema and story-telling through digital media. I decided to minor in film production while in college, and now I direct and edit my own videos. I love to have my hands on all aspects of the creative process and have been hugely inspired by Taylor Swift and the large role she plays in creating her own music videos. The most challenging aspect is making sure everything runs smoothly the day-of. Since I’m an indie artist and the budget is small-scale, there’s a lot of DIY that goes into the process. Luckily, I have great friends who help out and I’ve been able to work with incredibly talented crews on set (shoutout to Jimmy Naples, Alex Beswick, and Tyler Chase).

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Lauren Balthrop

Lauren Balthrop premiere’s new single, ‘Maple Tree,’ new album out Sept. 21

Announced today, Nashville-based musician, Lauren Balthrop has released her new single, “Maple Tree,” from her debut album This Time Around, that will release everywhere on Sept. 21. “Maple Tree” will be available on all streaming platforms Friday, Aug. 17.

“Maple Tree” was written by Balthrop shortly after the 100 year old maple in her Brooklyn front yard as cut down. She shares that “it had caught the same disease the other maples on the block succumbed to. When tree was gone, we were left with an enormous stump that is now overgrown with wildflowers. My house just didn’t feel the same. I had looked out of my window onto that tree for over a decade. It was like I lost a friend and protector from the street below. And who knows, it might have been a trigger for my eventual move from Brooklyn to Nashville one year later!”

Featured on the song is Josh Kaufman on elecric bass, Peter Lalish on electric guitar and acoustic wurlitzer keyboard, Jason Bemis Lawrence on drums, Maia Friedman on backing vocals and Balthrop on nylon string guitar and vocals.

Listen to “Maple Tree” via below:


Balthrop’s debut album, This Time Around, features themes of discovery, love, self-assurance and similar.

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