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Songs From Self-Isolation
The Zeros, Switchfoot, Angels & Airwaves, Mrs. Henry, Glass Spells
Glass Spells
The Zeros
Reunited 1970s punk originators the Zeros have a new song called “Don’t Take Any Chances,” now available courtesy of Burger Records, as part of Quarantunes: Songs From Self-Isolation #2. The seven volume series will feature over 140 different artists, with all songs written and recorded over the previous three weeks. “Songs From Self-Isolation is a DIY music event and an audio time capsule of one of the strangest and scariest periods of modern history,” says the label. “We came up with the idea for the compilation as a way to help artists earn money with their music while they are unable to play live and make the best of a bad situation in difficult times. All funds from sales of individual tracks and compilation volumes will go directly to the artists. Furthermore, Burger Records will be covering all fees associated with posting and selling the music, to maximize the amount artists make.” Individual tracks are available for $2, with each volume in the series offering around 20 songs for $20.
Switchfoot
Christian rock icons Switchfoot have released a new version of their song “Joy Invincible” featuring Christian songwriter and vocalist Jenn Johnson. “It was written as a response to one of the most difficult seasons of my life,” says frontman Jon Foreman, “praying for a family member from a hospital waiting room. Sometimes, a song gains meaning as time progresses. This song means even more to me now, in this season of emergency. Having Jenn join us to sing this song feels appropriate: two very different voices from two very different backgrounds singing one song in harmony. I hope that this song can bring peace, hope, and even joy in this season of pain.” The band’s recent five-song Reimagine/Remix EP features more remakes, with guest players like electronic violinist Lindsey Stirling on the track “Voices,” for which she also co-directed the accompanying music video. Other contributors include Brent Kutzle (One Republic), Will Chapman (Colony House), John Painter (Fleming and John), and Mason Self. A music video recently debuted online for the remixed version of “Wonderful Feeling.”
Angels and Airwaves
Former Blink 182 frontman Tom DeLonge is back to working on multiple projects with his alt/post-grunge/progressive rock band Angels & Airwaves, who debuted a new single via Zane Lowe’s Apple Music show, “All That’s Left Is Love,” as part of a fundraising effort for San Diego-based Feeding America. Last year, the band returned from hiatus with their first new song in three years, “Rebel Girl,” and an announcement of their first live dates in seven years, including a two-night stand at downtown’s House of Blues. “Rebel Girl is a space-age love song that combines my enduring obsession for new wave, pop punk and anthemic rock and roll music,” said DeLonge in a press release. “As some of you might’ve heard, I recently took a brief minute to start up an aerospace company, so you never know: I may play this song from a satellite deep in space, beamed toward everyone’s house viciously on repeat.” A single and video for “Kiss & Tell” was released by their new label Rise Records, home of Mayday Parade and ISSUES. Vinyl reissues are also available, including their albums We Don’t Need to Whisper (2006) and I-Empire (2007), limited to 1000 copies each on pink-with-black-haze vinyl.
Mrs Henry
The Medicine Show is the name of Mrs. Henry’s new multimedia multi-episode web series featuring live music, puppet shows, guest appearances, sketch comedy, and more. “We wanted to offer something different, something that only Mrs. Henry would do,” says bassist-singer Blake Dean of the series, whose title is inspired by The Band’s song “The W.S. Walcott Medicine Show.” “It’s our live concert meets Mystery Science Theater, The Muppets and Beavis and Butthead, with our music and songs from our Mrs. Henry Presents Music From the Band set.” Episode 1 has guest appearances by Blind Owl label mates and live performances of the Band’s “The W.S. Walcott Medicine Show,” “Look Out Cleveland,” and “Tears of Rage.” Mrs. Henry has been riding a wave of Band-related tribute nostalgia, performing their own versions of that group’s concert album and film The Last Waltz. One local all-star Last Waltz performance was recorded and released as a three-LP vinyl album, featuring artwork by Roy G Biv and liner notes written by Noac C. Lekas.
Glass Spells
“The idea behind ‘Mirrors’ came to me after I wrote the main synth melody and the bass line for it,” says Glass Spells founder Anthony Ramirez of the synth-pop trio’s new single. “I envisioned a scene from a movie, someone walking down an alley and wrote the lyric ‘I see you through the broken mirror, I see your reflection broken apart, shattered glass on the floor, still nowhere to go.’ I shared my idea with Tania [Costello, singer] and she finished the rest of the lyrics.” The resulting track wouldn’t sound out of place on the soundtrack for TV shows such as American Horror Story. “When Anthony sent me the track for the first time,” says co-writer Costello, “it made me want to write about the event that occurs when you are having a night out, drinking and completely under the influence. The time when suddenly you suddenly catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror, looking like a total mess, and you’re just trying to convince yourself to act sober, to wake up from your intoxicated state, but unable to reach reality.” The trio, which includes drummer Michael Buehl, will include the single on a full-length due later this year.
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Songs From Self-Isolation
The Zeros, Switchfoot, Angels & Airwaves, Mrs. Henry, Glass Spells
Songs From Self-Isolation
The Zeros, Switchfoot, Angels & Airwaves, Mrs. Henry, Glass Spells
Glass Spells
The Zeros
Reunited 1970s punk originators the Zeros have a new song called “Don’t Take Any Chances,” now available courtesy of Burger Records, as part of Quarantunes: Songs From Self-Isolation #2. The seven volume series will feature over 140 different artists, with all songs written and recorded over the previous three weeks. “Songs From Self-Isolation is a DIY music event and an audio time capsule of one of the strangest and scariest periods of modern history,” says the label. “We came up with the idea for the compilation as a way to help artists earn money with their music while they are unable to play live and make the best of a bad situation in difficult times. All funds from sales of individual tracks and compilation volumes will go directly to the artists. Furthermore, Burger Records will be covering all fees associated with posting and selling the music, to maximize the amount artists make.” Individual tracks are available for $2, with each volume in the series offering around 20 songs for $20.
Switchfoot
Christian rock icons Switchfoot have released a new version of their song “Joy Invincible” featuring Christian songwriter and vocalist Jenn Johnson. “It was written as a response to one of the most difficult seasons of my life,” says frontman Jon Foreman, “praying for a family member from a hospital waiting room. Sometimes, a song gains meaning as time progresses. This song means even more to me now, in this season of emergency. Having Jenn join us to sing this song feels appropriate: two very different voices from two very different backgrounds singing one song in harmony. I hope that this song can bring peace, hope, and even joy in this season of pain.” The band’s recent five-song Reimagine/Remix EP features more remakes, with guest players like electronic violinist Lindsey Stirling on the track “Voices,” for which she also co-directed the accompanying music video. Other contributors include Brent Kutzle (One Republic), Will Chapman (Colony House), John Painter (Fleming and John), and Mason Self. A music video recently debuted online for the remixed version of “Wonderful Feeling.”
Angels and Airwaves
Former Blink 182 frontman Tom DeLonge is back to working on multiple projects with his alt/post-grunge/progressive rock band Angels & Airwaves, who debuted a new single via Zane Lowe’s Apple Music show, “All That’s Left Is Love,” as part of a fundraising effort for San Diego-based Feeding America. Last year, the band returned from hiatus with their first new song in three years, “Rebel Girl,” and an announcement of their first live dates in seven years, including a two-night stand at downtown’s House of Blues. “Rebel Girl is a space-age love song that combines my enduring obsession for new wave, pop punk and anthemic rock and roll music,” said DeLonge in a press release. “As some of you might’ve heard, I recently took a brief minute to start up an aerospace company, so you never know: I may play this song from a satellite deep in space, beamed toward everyone’s house viciously on repeat.” A single and video for “Kiss & Tell” was released by their new label Rise Records, home of Mayday Parade and ISSUES. Vinyl reissues are also available, including their albums We Don’t Need to Whisper (2006) and I-Empire (2007), limited to 1000 copies each on pink-with-black-haze vinyl.
Mrs Henry
The Medicine Show is the name of Mrs. Henry’s new multimedia multi-episode web series featuring live music, puppet shows, guest appearances, sketch comedy, and more. “We wanted to offer something different, something that only Mrs. Henry would do,” says bassist-singer Blake Dean of the series, whose title is inspired by The Band’s song “The W.S. Walcott Medicine Show.” “It’s our live concert meets Mystery Science Theater, The Muppets and Beavis and Butthead, with our music and songs from our Mrs. Henry Presents Music From the Band set.” Episode 1 has guest appearances by Blind Owl label mates and live performances of the Band’s “The W.S. Walcott Medicine Show,” “Look Out Cleveland,” and “Tears of Rage.” Mrs. Henry has been riding a wave of Band-related tribute nostalgia, performing their own versions of that group’s concert album and film The Last Waltz. One local all-star Last Waltz performance was recorded and released as a three-LP vinyl album, featuring artwork by Roy G Biv and liner notes written by Noac C. Lekas.
Glass Spells
“The idea behind ‘Mirrors’ came to me after I wrote the main synth melody and the bass line for it,” says Glass Spells founder Anthony Ramirez of the synth-pop trio’s new single. “I envisioned a scene from a movie, someone walking down an alley and wrote the lyric ‘I see you through the broken mirror, I see your reflection broken apart, shattered glass on the floor, still nowhere to go.’ I shared my idea with Tania [Costello, singer] and she finished the rest of the lyrics.” The resulting track wouldn’t sound out of place on the soundtrack for TV shows such as American Horror Story. “When Anthony sent me the track for the first time,” says co-writer Costello, “it made me want to write about the event that occurs when you are having a night out, drinking and completely under the influence. The time when suddenly you suddenly catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror, looking like a total mess, and you’re just trying to convince yourself to act sober, to wake up from your intoxicated state, but unable to reach reality.” The trio, which includes drummer Michael Buehl, will include the single on a full-length due later this year.
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