Oklahoma native Anne Reburn uses music as a means to connect and inspire. Growing up singing, dancing and playing the piano from a young age, her music is filled with this youthful passion - transforming the monotony of the everyday into engaging, intimate narratives.

Her latest release “Everywhere and Nowhere” describes the beauty of finding another person who feels like home. With her soft, angelic vocals cushioned only by the gentle riff of an acoustic guitar, their sweet sentiment shines through effortlessly.

“‘Everywhere and Nowhere’ is about quality time spent with someone you love”, Anne explains. “You have dreams of going everywhere and doing everything with them, but you're also perfectly content to stay in with them and go nowhere. When you're with that special person, location doesn't matter. You can be happy no matter where you are”.

Recently moving to L.A, Anne curated songs throughout her adolescence that she initially felt too afraid to share with anybody, before gaining the confidence to embrace her artistic agency. Alongside her eponymous YouTube channel, which holds 340,000 subscribers and over 41 million views, Anne’s ability to connect with others through song offers us a glimpse into her musical realm.

“Everywhere and Nowhere” was just released February 26th with more music to follow throughout the year.

Dawn Chorus are an atmospheric indie rock trio out of Salt Lake City, UT. With an energetic life of its own, their upcoming single ‘Modern Being’ radiates a sunny disposition, taking the listener on a journey through an array of instrumentation with a psychedelic vibe. Musically coming together the day Trump was defeated in the presidential election, it’s no wonder the tune has such an uplifting feel!

Utilising their passion for different genres and styles, Dawn Chorus incorporate everything from acoustic guitar to cello, flute, organ and synthesisers on the new track. Every instrument and track was performed by Dawn Chorus and entirely self-produced, composed, arranged, engineered and was even mixed within one of the members’ apartment. The DIY attitude of Dawn Chorus gives them an authenticity that shines through both musically and lyrically.

Dawn Chorus on the meaning behind the track:

It's about disillusionment with modern life and technology's effect on interpersonal relationships. Lyrically, this song was inspired by a mushroom trip in Colorado. Musically, the core of this song came together the day Trump was defeated (thank god) as such, it has a celebratory feel. Harmonically, it was inspired by Brian Wilson's more daring Harmonic arrangements / harmonic language of Jazz. We were striving to capture that classic 60s / Beatles psychedelic feel with a modern flare /extra dose of harmony.

Having played music together in some capacity for roughly 7 years, Dawn Chorus started writing and recording in earnest with their current lineup in 2018. Priding themselves on their collaborative effort, the trio try to span the multitude of genres that influence them.

‘Modern Being’ follows their November 2020 single ‘Diamond Dust’. Last year the band enjoyed breakthrough success with their track ‘Origami Heart’, which reached 50k+ streams on Spotify over the course of a few months and was playlisted internationally. The single also achieved local coverage by SLUG Magazine and Salt Lake City weekly for the band.

Dawn Chorus is comprised of: William Fait - Guitar, Keys, Vox; Christian Sudweeks - Bass, keys, drums, vox, mixing; and Christopher Weed - Lead Vox, Keys, Drums.

Hong Kong-born and raised/ Melbourne-based singer and songwriter Alex Fasso returns with the new single ‘Northside’ released on May 28th. The new single is the lead track taken from Fasso’s upcoming EP ‘They All Look The Same’. ‘Northside’ is new territory for Alex Fasso, who has grown from his previous indie-acoustic sound to a more sleek production featuring 80s inspired synths and a soulful vocal delivery. The track radiates a sense of nostalgia with its sampling of one of the most famous movie quotes of all time from the 1946 film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’.

Alex Fasso on what inspired ‘Northside’:

“‘’Northside’ is about this suburb in Melbourne (that I won’t name because I don’t want to offend too many people), it’s about how we’re in a world where everyone wants to stand out from societal norms but the people from the suburb just all look the same. They all dress the same, shop at the same stores, smoke the same cigarettes, go to the same bars and really by them doing this they in fact aren’t “indie”, they are just the same as everyone else”

Alex intends to keep the lines blurred within his music as to whether it’s inspired by his reality or fiction. While ‘Northside’ is more explicitly about observations in his personal life, Alex’s other songs are often inspired by films or complete fantasy.

“My goal as an artist is to try, as much as I can, to not let the audience find out what songs are inspired by truth and what songs are fiction. I want the audience to listen to my music and find meaning for themselves rather than me telling them how they are meant to think and feel.” Alex adds.

Alex Fasso kicked off 2021 with a performance and interview with Melbourne’s UnderShelter Sessions on YouTube followed by a podcast on Melbourne youth radio, Syn FM in May.. Alex has made a name for himself on the Melbourne and Hong Kong music scene and is now looking to expand his reach and get his voice out there, sharing his stories and ideas with the world. He is inspired by artists such as Mac DeMarco, Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Bon Iver.

Genre-bending singer-songwriter Kyra Gordon is back with her latest track, “Traveler,” an indie folk anthem for the free of heart, out May 15th through Starita Records. The song helps to showcase the versatility of her sophomore album ‘Traveler’ as its title track. ‘Traveler,’ the four-track masterpiece, is scheduled for release in June 2024. Through a melodic journey, poetic lyrics, and compelling, down-to-earth vocal delivery, listeners are invited into a deeper connection with their authentic selves. “Traveler” ties together the experiences of Gordon’s life, an emotive yet enthusiastic mashup of rock and country stylings, led by a twangy acoustic guitar and bold drums. “I’ve always been a traveler,/ I’m proud to be that way,” she professes, happily claiming her nomadic lifestyle and adventurous spirit. Fans of Lucinda Williams and The Lumineers will enjoy this tune.

On Friday, May 17th, Gordon will join forces with local legend Pi Jacobs at the Lost Church in San Francisco. Jacobs is promoting her recent album release, Soldier On, which has been on the AMA Top 50 charts for the past ten weeks. There are many comparisons to be drawn between the two artists, who will both perform their own sets—strong, female composers who bend genres to their will and operate on a plane of lyrical storytelling all their own. As a fellow touring musician, Jacobs shares, “I know exactly what she means when she says the line ‘I’m with you, I’m with you every day.’ It’s beautifully sung, and very comforting.”

Gordon has been making her name in singer/songwriter circles for years, earning a loyal and mesmerized following. At the core of her work is her storytelling ability. A background in acting makes this perfect, especially during live performances; she has an ability to take a story, even if it isn’t her own, and turn it into a melodic play. Kyra's “House Concert” performances are an immersive, impromptu mix of singing, spoken narratives, and keyboard work. Her debut album, ‘Soul Of A Showgirl,’ received acclaim for its incisive lyrics and beguiling melodies.

“Traveler” was written after an intense experience on the road when Gordon nearly crashed her truck in a rainstorm on the Blue Ridge Highway to Virginia. “Once I was sitting on the shoulder of the road, my heart rate started to come back down and I began to write this song,” she shared. “It came from the experience I had just had, which was followed by my strong desire to call my husband and hear his voice. I felt lucky to be alive and felt gratitude for having a partner who supports me going away and pursuing my musical dreams.” When she sings, ‘The storm has passed, it feels wide open out here now./ Moments don't last, we get through them all somehow,’ listeners can take her unique experience and apply it to the light at the end of their own unpredictable paths.

The track was produced alongside Gordon’s long-time collaborator Rachel Efron (Arden Alexa, David Hobbes, and Norzin Chomphe), who describes the song as, “joyful even as it touches hardship.” She used the train beat (created through the use of sandpaper, played by Gordon’s husband Brian Rodvien, along with drums and percussion) and duets on the choruses (AJ Hicks) to meld the song’s message with its sonics.

“I’m a seeker and have been on the road searching for myself artistically my whole life. My travels have taken me back and forth across the US, performing in people's homes since 2016, and so much of the stories that make up this album come from that,” Gordon shares. “My heart loves the yin and yang of travel and home. Wherever I am, I am trying to write what I see. There is something about long drives that really unlock a part of my creativity. I have a little notebook handy and jot things down on the steering wheel or voice memo a melody idea.”

Reflecting on her time in an artist commune in North Carolina and performing in Paris throughout her early 20s, Gordon concludes, “My artistry has taken me down many roads, but what feels the most vibrant and true to me now is that I am a songwriter. This album represents that in a way I am really proud of.”

For a complete list of upcoming shows for Kyra Gordon and Pi Jacobs, visit Kyra Gordon Shows and Pi Jacobs Shows, respectively.

Credits
The full production team on ‘Traveler’ includes band members: Kyra Gordon, songwriter, piano, and vocals; James DePrato, guitars; Daniel Fabricant, bass; Brian Rodvien, drums and percussion; AJ Hicks, backing vocals; Michael Rosen, recording and mix engineer; and Rachel Efron, producer. Mastered by Piper Payne of Neato Mastering. Photography by Cheryln Wagner. The album was recorded at East Bay Recorders in Oakland, CA, and released by Starita Records, a division of Starita Music.

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