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Exclusive: Listen to Luke Underhill’s EP ‘The Left Side’ Before It’s Release!

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Pop Music is noticeably lacking in true depth from singer/songwriters in today’s music industry. Ed Sheeran blasted onto the scene with a little help from Taylor Swift to pave the way for him here in the USA when she took him on The Red Tour. He has become one of the biggest artists of today, selling massive records and he can play to stadiums with a single guitar and heartfelt lyrics. While he might seem like a phenomenon, there are other gems, just like him, waiting to be found.

Enter Luke Underhill, the 21-year-old Chicago Based singer/songwriter has a sound and a vision that’s unlike the other music in the Pop industry right now. His EP The Left Side allows listeners to dance to the music, while also receiving lyrics that mean something. They aren’t words that just sound fun, or little one liner phrases tied together set to a hip beat. The industry is changing and it needs artists like Underhill to give back quality music. Music that not only lets you feel good but taps into emotions. We need more strong male artists to be the voice of today’s generation.

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Luke Underhill shared the excitement about his EP The Left Side with Variety Beat:

 Working on this album was unlike any other. I’ve done projects in the past, but that’s all they ever were; projects. This album was nothing less than an experience. As I was writing for this album, I knew from the beginning that it would be different than anything else I’ve done so far. I had big plans from the start. A different sound, a different feel, a different point of view in every way. None of it could have been achieved without the magic that is Mikal Blue and everyone at Revolver Studios. From my first day arriving at that studio, it immediately felt like home. Mikal Blue captured my sound and the feel I wanted just by getting to know who I was as a person, and who I was influenced by. He’s absolutely outstanding at what he does, and I’ve never been so comfortable with anyone as I was with Mikal and the Revolver team. 

 

EXCLUSIVE: LISTEN TO LUKE UNDERHILL’S EP THE LEFT SIDE

The new release follows two self-released projects in 2015, “Atlas” and “Atlas Unplugged,” along with a self-produced single in 2016, “Too Good for Me.” The future proves to be bright for this budding star and he prepares for the August 18th release of his upcoming Revolver Recordings EP, The Left Side. The lead off track, “I’ll Be Waiting,” is available now on iTunes and all digital streaming services.

WATCH AN ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE OF  “I’LL BE WAITING”

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Listen To Lauren Davidson’s New Single “I’ll Drink To That”

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Lauren Davidson, is a Country Singer-Songwriter based in New York/ New Jersey who has released her latest single “I’ll Drink To That.” Perfect to roll down the windows, and crank up the music or just dance around the house to!

Lauren Davidson is on a Mission With Her Debut EP ‘Hear Me’ – Listen

Davidson told Variety Beat:

“I’ll Drink To That” is a song for the summer, a feel good song.  While it can be taken literally, it is a song to remind you to live life to the fullest- to celebrate life!  I’ll Drink To That and I hope you will too!

If you want to make a new pledge, to live life on the edge, then drink to that along with Davidson!

 

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LISTEN TO LAUREN DAVIDSON’S SINGLE “I’LL DRINK TO THAT”

 

Get “I’ll Drink To That” on itunes and stream on spotify!

 

 

 

 

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Exclusive: Go Behind The Scenes of Kelleigh Bannen’s Whirlwind Week at SXSW!

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There comes a time when big things cross our paths, life changing things. That happened here at Variety Beat the moment we met Kelleigh Bannen back in 2012, who has since become not only our favorite artist, but favorite person. Bannen was instantly able to connect with fans, and to this day, stays after shows to take pictures, sign autographs and most importantly, connect with others. It’s that desire to connect and stay connected that sets her apart from others.

 

 

Bannen has made it her craft to connect with her audience and view them not just as fans, but as those she can learn from and experience real life with. She’s come to realize that you can’t be authentic if you’re hiding parts of your life and bares all on her podcast This Nashville Life and her new single “Church Clothes.”

‘The Strength of The Bannenite’ – Why You Should Invest In Country Artist Kelleigh Bannen

 

Bannen recently spent some time in Austin, TX for SXSW (SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries). We have an exclusive look at Bannen’s week at SXSW and have included photos she’s shared on social media that provide even more pizazz to what looked like an incredible time!

EXCLUSIVE: WATCH KELLEIGH BANNEN’S WHIRLWIND WEEK AT SXSW

 

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Bannen told Variety Beat about her week at SXSW, saying:

“I had a blast in Texas for my first official SXSW.  The shows were high energy; the fans were genuinely there to discover new music. Austin was weird, wonderful, and hopelessly without national rideshare options. It was a crazy couple of days and I loved it.”

 

While there, Bannen recorded a live podcast, played various shows promoting her new single “Church Clothes” and even held a Facebook live!

 

Bannen’s single “Church Clothes” was best described by Grady Smith, who reacts to Music Video’s in real-time. He asked what the purpose of the song was since it wasn’t a breakup song or an “I love you” song and said the purpose of “Church Clothes” is for the audience; a confession from the artist and for the good of the people listening. He said it’s a real song and Country Music can always use more real (can we get an amen?)

Kelleigh Bannen Releases The Most Powerful and Honest Single of the Year “Church Clothes” – Listen

 

Here’s what other artists are saying about “Church Clothes” which was written by Liz Rose and Nicolle Gaylon.

 

 

 

 

WATCH THE “CHURCH CLOTHES MUSIC VIDEO”

 

Get “Church Clothes” on iTunes, amazon, google play, spotify

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Exclusive Premiere: Kelsey Lamb Takes on Chris Young’s “Sober Saturday Night” – Watch!

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Kelsey Lamb is paving her way as a Country singer/songwriter and finding her fit in Nashville, TN. Originally from Arkansas, Lamb is excited about the opportunities she will have in her new hometown.

“It’s already been such a great adventure and I look forward to where it will take me and what I will learn.”

 

Lamb is gaining media attention and a social following with her cover videos such as The Wreckers “Leave The Pieces” and Sam Hunt‘s “Make You Miss Me.” Her latest cover is debuting right here on Variety Beat, Chris Young‘s “Sober Saturday Night.” Lamb teased a preview photo of the video on her socials!

 

WATCH THE EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF KELSEY LAMB’S COVER OF “SOBER SATURDAY NIGHT”

Lamb told us about her making the video and who portrays the “ex” is in her video!

“Sober Saturday Night was a really intense video to make because I wanted to make sure that I really captured the meaning of the song and didn’t sway from the emotion that Chris Young portrayed throughout it.

It’s really funny because during the shoot I was asked if I had any photos with a guy to use in the video as my “ex” and the only one I had was a picture with my best friend’s little brother.. so he got a little cameo on the fridge!”

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Stay connected with Kelsey Lamb on her socials.

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Exclusive: The Inspiration Behind Chase Rice’s New Single “Everybody We Know Does”

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Chase Rice, who co-wrote Florida Georgia Line‘s hit song “Cruise,” returns with his new single “Everybody We Know Does.” Rice is passionate about this song and it’s easy to see why! It’s an anthem of being proud of who you are and how you grew up. img_2580

“Everybody We Know Does” was written by Jeremy Bussey and Travis Denning. Bussey told Variety Beat the inspiration behind the song:

“I was talking to a few people from Canada one night a couple of years ago; about growing up, shooting guns and life in the south in general. I didn’t realize they didn’t do any of that. One girl asked me, “So does everyone have guns where you come from?” I said, “Everybody I know does.” I thought it was funny, so it stuck with me. Travis Denning and I were writing one day and I threw that idea out there. Travis immediately came up with “Not everybody throws their empties in a truck bed…” Then we just wrote about the stuff we actually grew up doing and apparently other folks do that stuff too! “

LISTEN TO CHASE RICE’S SINGLE “EVERYBODY WE KNOW DOES”

Rice spoke to everythingcountry.com about the single:

“These last few years have been a whirlwind, being out on the road building our live show and working on new music for the next record. I’ve lived a lot and had some incredible experiences and opportunities, but I’ve also been spending some time out at my farm, just unplugging for a bit and reflecting on what music means to me and what it means to all of the people who have shown up and supported me over the years, That’s why this song, ‘Everybody We Know Does,’ is really special to me. We went in and recorded it with some of Nashville’s top studio musicians, so it’s our sound and our lives reflected in this song. It’s who we are, and that’s ultimately what brings us all together.”

With lyrics such as “Not everybody likes a Friday night covered in dust/ But everybody we know does.” Rice starts off with a little grit in his voice and smooths out his sound as the chorus comes around.

That’s what we do, that’s what we love / That’s how we were raised, how we grew up / Runs deep in our veins, way down in our blood / Everybody we know does

“Everybody We Know Does” is the perfect mix that makes for a unique sound as the electric guitar riffs and drum beats take over! It will definitely make waves on radio and become a hit for Rice along with the writers!

Watch a recap of Chase Rice’s time at CMAfest and also hear him talk about the new single!