Dance of Despair: Alt-Rocker SEE Tells Tumultuous Tale of Addiction in Powerful “She Cries” Video

NY native has been featured in Paste Magazine, PureVolume

WATCH SEE’S STIRRING VIDEO FOR “SHE CRIES” HERE

“A sparkly blend of pop and synthy alt-rock.”

(PureVolume.com)

Two distraught dancers fly and fight their way through the angst of drug addiction in “She Cries,” the poignant new video from charismatic singer/songwriter SEE. Credited byPaste Magazine with “blending sultry pop vibes and amazing harmonies,” the Long Island, NY multi-instrumentalist has received more than 1,000,000 YouTube views of her steamy “Potions” video in just two months. Her growing portfolio of raves and reviews includes features in Mind Equals Blown, New Music Weekly, and Sound Fiction. More information on SEE is available on her official website.

SEE recently released her debut EP, Ties, on Blue Élan Records. Co-produced by Brad Wood (Smashing Pumpkins, Liz Phair, Pete Yorn) and Walt Dicristina, Ties masterfully combines elements of pop, alternative rock, and singer-songwriter stylings.

According to SEE, the video for “She Cries” captures the heartbreaking impact of addiction on both the addicted and their loved ones:

“I wrote “She Cries” while watching someone I am close with try to break away from the cycle of addiction. Addiction can take many layers and forms, but we chose to represent it visually through substance abuse. We were lucky to recruit two incredible dancers and a wonderful choreographer, so it created an environment in which we blended all these different elements of art into one project.”

At the age of eighteen, SEE began to sing and perform as a solo artist. She soon decided to forgo college in order to pursue a full-time music career. Her gamble paid off, as one year later she signed with Blue Élan Records in June 2015.

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To learn more about SEE, visit her social media: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM| YOUTUBE  

Fun n’ Roses: Teen Pop Sensation Madison McWilliams Reminds Listeners to “Smell the Roses” in Fun-Loving Video

“Spunky, energetic and fourteen”

(Justine Magazine)

Rising teen pop singer Madison McWilliams provides fans with a timely reminder to live life to the fullest as she and her fun-loving friends frolic in her new video for “Smell the Roses.” The 14-year-old performer singer, multi-instrumentalist, and actress first enchanted listeners in 2015 with her cover of Nina Simone’s iconic “Feeling Good,” generating over 1 million views on Facebook. She also gained feature coverage fromPaste Magazine, The CW, Fox and Austin Woman Magazine. More information on McWilliams is available on her official site.

McWilliams is the rare young artist who knows precisely what she wants her music to be: “I like for each song to be a real emotion I’m feeling. Music is a piece of who I am.” And who McWilliams is can be summarized in “Smell the Roses.” The song, co-written with producer Emile Ghantous, Keith Hetrick, Paulina Cerrilla, and Kirsten Collins, sings the merits of being young and free of worry: "I really enjoyed collaborating with everyone to create the fun, carefree vibe of this song."

Directed by LA based Nayip Ramos and filmed in McWilliams’ hometown, the video for “Smell the Roses” is an ode to Austin and self-expression: “One of my favorite things about this video was shooting it in my hometown. It was so fun because I could express myself in an environment that I love. I had such an amazing time working with Nayip on this video. He has incredible talent and vision."

McWilliams can recall the moment that music called to her. Her family took a trip to Las Vegas and saw Céline Dion’s residency, leaving a lasting impact on five-year-old McWilliams. “That really made an impression on me,” McWilliams notes. “I knew I wanted to pursue music. It’s one of my most vivid early memories.”

For more information on Madison McWilliams, visit her social media: FACEBOOK /INSTAGRAM / TWITTER / YOUTUBE

Southern Discomfort: Rising Rocker & Storyteller R​od Melancon Spins Tales of Louisiana’s Darker Side on ​LA ​14 EP

“Americana has a strong voice in Rod Melancon.” ( No Depression)

Deep in the swamp lands of South Louisiana, in the small towns off State Highway 14, there are stories waiting to be told. There are ghosts to conjure up in the night fires and the bayou jamborees. Much like Johnny Cash captured the Arkansas of his childhood and Bruce Springsteen brought Asbury Park alive for millions, singer-songwriter Rod Melancon has introduced to listeners the stories of South Louisiana’s small towns and conflicted characters. The Daily Country raves that Melancon’s tales are "experiences personal and universal to one of Americana’s finest rising artists, destined to create his own legend and legacy." The latest vehicle for Melancon’s intriguing storytelling is his five-song EP, LA 14, released in April via Blue Élan Records.





LA 14 is a preview of the full album to be released next year. With the help of producer Brian Whelan (Dwight Yoakam), Melancon has pushed his song-cycle into a swamp-tinged, country blend that moves out to the parameters of psychedelic-rock and deep southern blues. His songs here, while entirely original, echo the poetic soul of Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt.
While the singer-songwriter’s debut album, 2012’s My Family Name, mined classic country music for inspiration and his fresh new songs call up the spirit of Cash and Merle Haggard, it was his second album, 2014’s Parish Lines, that found him truly pushing the boundaries between alt-country and blues-rock.

That same year, Melancon was spotlighted as one of CMT Edge’s “Five Rising Roots Acts to Watch.” By the end of 2014, Melancon was highlighted by the premiere Americana arbiters, including American Songwriter and No Depression. Critics took notice and hailed Melancon’s debut as one of the best of 2014.

The centerpiece of LA 14 is “Lights of Carencro ,” a chillingly dark and personal song and video. Emerging from Melancon’s father’s point of view, “Lights of Carencro” tells the story of the death of his brother in 1976. Melancon vividly paints the experience of tragedy and loss as he tells the engaging narrative, performed through a nightmare-like spoken word mixed in an eerie high frequency.
Fans can watch and hear in person Melancon tell his tales of Southern discomfort during his current tour.

For more information on Rod Melancon, visit his social media: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE