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Exclusive Video Premiere: Wreckless Strangers “Alexa” Animated Lyric Video – Watch!

When the Sun and a Blue Star Collide sounds like a beautiful metaphor for life. It’s also the title of Wreckless Strangers debut album! The Americana soul band is located in the Bay Area (California) and made up of six super talented musicians who share a love of dark moody songs about heartbreak and despair.

Their fourth single “Alexa” has a very popular name thanks to the Amazon music playing device! Which is in fact the inspiration behind the song! Co-writer of the song and vocalist for the band, Amber Morris reflects, “‘Alexa” makes light of just how seductive technology is to us. The listener believes a normal romantic relationship between two humans is forming, but the punchline is…it’s Alexa, the Amazon appliance. I think I was laughing out loud during the entire writing process on this one!” She continues: “I am completely obsessed with the “Alexa “lyric video! It’s as if Jason (director) got right into my head! It’s humorous and a little creepy and downright delightful!”

The “Alexa” lyric video depicts the human relationship with technology as Morris instructs Alexa, play my favorite song. It was created by Director, Photographer, Designer, Editor, Jason Lee Denton. Check out the premiere below and read on to discover more about Wreckless Strangers.

WATCH: “ALEXA” LYRIC VIDEO

About:

Wreckless Strangers is a collective of six seasoned Bay Area musicians known for their collaborative songwriting and high-energy live shows, performing an infectious blend of music they call “California Americana Soul.” The band features Amber Morris (Premier Bay Area vocalist and voice coach – members of Journey, Eric Martin Band) on vocals; David Noble (Poor Man’s Whiskey, Pardon The Interruption) on lead guitar, vocals; Joshua Zucker (The Jones Gang, Rowan Brothers) on bass; Austin de Lone (Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello, The Fabulous Thunderbirds) on keys, vocals; Mick Hellman (The Go To Hell Man Band) on drums and vocals; and Rob Anderson (repeat world champion cyclist) on guitar. Over the course of their six years together, the Wreckless Strangers have released two records and become fan favorites at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival. Their upcoming album, When the Sun and a Blue Star Collide, is produced by GRAMMY-winning artist/producer/guitarist Colin Linden (Bob Dylan, Emmy Lou Harris, Keb’ Mo’, Alison Krauss & Robert Plant).

Watch the Premiere of Sarah Ryder’s “Beat Goes On” Music Video!

If you haven’t heard of Sarah Ryder, then you need to stop and go check out our interview we recently did with her!

Now that you’re back, lets talk about her new song and music video “Beat Goes On” that Variety Beat gets to premiere!

We love the feel-good and care-free vibe the song provides. Break-ups are tough enough and instead of taking on an angry or self-defeating tone, the lyrics are encouraging.

The best part of “Beat Goes On” is that the lyrics aren’t specific enough to reference who the subject of the song is. That means, listeners can interpret the song in various ways, which would allow even more connections. The lyrics could be talking about a friend, a family member, a former flame, a co-worker, a bully.

On the ground/looking up/you’re staring down on me/Betcha think you’re tough/The sticks and stones you’re aiming, They’ve been tearing me a part/But I won’t hang on every word/ Listenin’ to you try and break my heart/ you can break my heart/This beat goes on/Like it did before you/Like it will when you’re gone/ I’m getting strong/Like I was before you

The video starts out with Ryder sitting at a table with a plate of chocolate chip cookies and wine. We found out during our interview process that the country singer/songwriter is a big fan of wine. A twist comes later in the video when she is seen dipping her cookies in the wine! Is this a thing people do? (Asking as someone who’s never had wine but is suddenly very interested).

Later, Ryder can be seen getting ready for a night out without whoever it is that did her wrong and we are all for it. Break out the champagne and the dancing with the girls and remember who you are and don’t stand to be treated by no one but what you deserve.

“Beat Goes On” was written by Ryder, Mike Meadows (Taylor Swift’s band), and Mike Davis!

WATCH THE PREMIERE OF “BEAT GOES ON” MUSIC VIDEO

Listen to Beat Goes On: https://smarturl.it/SRbeatgoeson

Director/Videographer: Sean Hagwell
Photographer: Josh Scherer
Hair/Makeup: Marz Collins
Creative Director: Jade Driver