INDIE ALT ROCK BAND EDISUN RELEASE "VAMPIRES AND WOLVES" LYRIC VIDEO; TWILIGHT MOVIE-INSPIRED BALLAD SET TO CINEMATIC VIEWS OF NEW YORK CITY

Edisun Vocalist Discusses Newly Released Vampires and Wolves Lyric Video

"Vampires and Wolves" is the brand new lyric video from alt-rock indie band Edisun. A lush cinematic setting beautifully captures the melancholy feel of the song that Ethan Isaac, the band's vocalist and lyricist, describes as a tragic love song set in New York City. The song is contained on the Edisun "Collision" album that is available on Apple Music, Apple iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and other retail/streaming outlets from Factory Underground Records, with digital distribution by ILS/Caroline/Universal Music Group International. 

The "Vampires and Wolves" title was inspired by the mayhem surrounding the Twilight movie, explains Edisun's vocalist and lyricist Ethan Isaac: "I had been sitting in an airport flying back from the Middle East; I was watching a news story about the actress (Kristen Stewart) from Twilight and the insanity surrounding her at the time... the paparazzi chasing after her. From there it became a love story in my head about two people impossibly trying to escape the limelight, holding on to some shred of privacy away from the constant glare of the camera."

Ethan Isaac of Edisun

About the lyric video, Ethan continues: "We didn't want to be so literal with this lyric video- we just wanted to capture the mood of New York City in October. In the time that I lived there, it was always October that I loved most--the brilliant fall leaves tearing up the sky."  

"The video was the work of an incredible young videographer we have working at the Factory Underground - Nick Swanson. I told him I just wanted to get the mood right, and then I left it up to Nick to bring the lyrics to life- I love song lyrics that are open enough for people to form their own stories in their minds."

For listeners more familiar with the active rock sound of Edisun songs "Medicate" and "Wide Awake," Vampires and Wolves is an interesting if unexpected acoustic departure. The simple arrangement--consisting of acoustic guitar and harmony vocals, snare drum brush strokes keeping the song moving, and touches of slide guitar in the middle bridge. 

Edisun

"Actually we have always had softer songs on our records, songs that didn't get played on rock radio, but still represent the band our true fans know. I never want to be a band that plays the same formulaic song over and over. I don't consider a song like "Vampires and Wolves" taking a big chance for rock band like Edisun. I grew up listening to Led Zeppelin, a band that went from Black Dog to Going to California. That had a huge influence on me--the diversity of their incredible sound." 

"Vampires and Wolves" has been released to Edisun's band You Tube channel. Releases to Vevo and Facebook are expected soon. 

MUSIC VIDEO RELEASE: CHE-VAL'S "SINGIN' IN THE RAIN" INSPIRED LYRIC VIDEO MASHUP FOR "WATERPROOF"

MUSIC VIDEO RELEASE:
CHE-VAL'S "SINGIN' IN THE RAIN" INSPIRED LYRIC VIDEO MASHUP FOR "WATERPROOF"

MUSIC AND LYRICS SYNC TO THE CLASSIC GENE KELLY DANCE SCENE

Che-Val, fresh off the release of their debut album Waterproof, has now let loose on the world a lyric video for the title track. This video, designed by Aidan Gerety, syncs the sleekly modern ballad to the iconic Gene Kelly dance scene from Singin’ in the Rain.

Building on the pop music power couple’s signature mixture of old school and new school “Waterproof” fuses synth bass with elements of a live orchestra. In the same way this video breathes new life into an undeniable film staple, allowing Gene Kelly’s dance moves to fall together harmoniously with the music and giving new meaning to each. This video also draws inspiration from the cult classic Dark Side of the Rainbow idea, in which the Pink Floyd album The Dark Side of the Moon is said sync up with another beloved film, The Wizard of Oz.

Che-Val is a husband and wife indie pop duo made up of Kenny and Laura Cash whose very first single, “My Beat”, climbed all the way to #52 on the Mediabase "Top 40" Activator chart. The couple takes retro styles and brings them into the future with cutting edge production. They are always looking for new ways to combine audio with visuals, as is the case with this video along with the Alice In Wonderland cosplay-inspired video for “Gone Mad”, which premiered exclusively on VentsMagazine last Halloween. 

Laura teaches science by day, but writes and belts out emotive vocal hooks by night. Her background in pop and country is blended with Kenny’s ear for hip-hop, funk, and soul in a collaborative songwriting process. As an owner of Factory Underground Studio, multi-instrumentalist, and Berklee College of Music graduate Kenny self-produces and engineers all of their work ensuring all of their creative vision reaches its full potential.

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CHE-VAL DEBUT ALBUM WATERPROOF SET FOR RELEASE FRIDAY APRIL 22, 2016; DIVERSE POP MUSIC ALBUM FROM INDIE MUSIC POWER COUPLE KENNY AND LAURA CASH.

CHE-VAL DEBUT ALBUM WATERPROOF SET FOR RELEASE FRIDAY APRIL 22, 2016

DIVERSE POP MUSIC ALBUM FROM INDIE MUSIC POWER COUPLE KENNY AND LAURA CASH.

“You’ll be hearing it in your head all day after the first listen” – The FC Beat Magazine

“They have sampled some of the best practices from 80s music and created something that is modern, exciting,and enjoyable” – Mistree Magazine

Norwalk, CT – April 14, 2016 – Described as "Johnny and June Cash meet Matt and Kim," Connecticut’s musical power couple, Che-Val, have announced their debut full length, Waterproof. The album, to be released through Factory Underground Records on April 22, showcases the indie pop group’s varied influences in ten tracks as classic meets modern.

Consisting of husband and wife, Kenny and Laura Cash, Che-Val uses retro styles and brings them into the future with cutting edge production. Laura teaches science by day, but writes and belts out emotive vocal hooks by night. Her background in pop and country is blended with Kenny’s ear for hip-hop, funk, and soul in a collaborative songwriting process. Their vision is then furthered through Kenny’s own engineering and production skills as a multi-instrumentalist Berklee College of Music graduate.

Che-Val blasted into existence with their very first single, “My Beat”, climbing to #52 on the Mediabase “Top 40” Activator chart in 2014, and self-produced video that achieved 26 thousand views. The sound of this 80s dance track is contrasted in the modern pop ballad that is “Waterproof”, which even brings in elements of a live orchestra. 

Collaboration is another key to Che-Val's sound as "The Lead" features a fresh guest spot by Bronx based rapper Rothstein while "Oh Darling" takes influence from 1970s soul, bringing in a live horn section by the Funky Dawgz Brass Band. The band’s dichotomy is further demonstrated by the two cover tracks on this album: “Classic Man" by the Grammy nominated Jidenna and “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys. Che-Val brought their personal flare into both covers with a remix of the former and a chilling a cappella take on the latter. The end result is a striking cognitive dissonance in their music that fans have fallen in love with.

Building up their fanbase through the local community, expert use of social media, and a strong focus on the interplay of music and visuals, the band has been steadily on the rise since their inception. With each single release the band has handcrafted their personal sound and looks as evidenced in the Alice In Wonderland inspired video for “Gone Mad”, which premiered exclusively last year in Vents Magazine and resonated throughout the international cosplay community. Waterproof sees all of the band's previous work come together and is sure to cause a serious case of the earworms.

Waterproof Track Listing:
1. Oh Darlin
2. My Beat
3. Waterproof
4. Gone Mad
5. The Lead (feat. Rothstein)
6. Don’t Give up on Me
7. Classic Man (Jidenna remix)
8. Poison (feat. Lighta)
9. Love Still Waiting (feat. Funky Dawgz Brass Band)
10. God Only Knows (Beach Boys cover)

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WORLD WIDE MUSIC VIDEO RELEASE: EDISUN "PINS AND NEEDLES" FROM THEIR ROCK ALBUM "COLLISION" AVAILABLE ON ITUNES, APPLE MUSIC AND SPOTIFY

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SRG RECORDS (SONO RECORDING GROUP)

Presents

EDISUN - "PINS AND NEEDLES" (Official Video)

WORLD WIDE FEATURE RELEASE 

The latest music video from alternative rockers EDISUN, "Pins and Needles" from their incredible album "Collision," released by Factory Underground in association with Sono Recording Group (SRG Records) on July 31, 2015. This album of nine new songs has been distributed world-wide through ILS Music Group, 3rd party aggregate to Universal Music Canada and Caroline Music US and International. 

Directed by John Shyloski, the video was produced and edited on-location at Factory Underground Studio in Norwalk, Ct. The song "Pins and Needles" was recorded at the Factory Underground, with executive production by Claude Villani, production by Charley Drayton, with mixing and mastering by John Shyloski. "Pins and Needles" was written by Ethan Isaac and Joel P Kelley, and published by Echo The World (ASCAP) copyright 2015.

Edisun, whose career trajectory started with their 2011 self-titled debut album sending tracks "Medicate" and "Wide Awake" to the Top 40 of Mediabase Active Rock radio chart, first rose to national prominence after becoming the first hard rock band to tour front-line military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan performing for American troops in the Second Gulf War. Invited guests of Armed Forces Entertainment and the USO, Edisun were featured on ABC World News Tonight, in the pages of Rolling Stone, Wall Street Journal, and several other major newspapers--before they completed demos for their first album. 

While the road to rock stardom is seldom an easy journey, no rock n roll band ever expects their first tour as a band to be in an active war zone, a Blackhwak helicopter for a tour bus, and Kevlar body armor worn in 100 degree desert heat. For Edisun, this is exactly how it happened for them--and according to Edisun vocalist: "an experience that changed all our lives, and part of the reason we are still playing music to this day." Edisun has to date performed for US soldiers in 25 countries, and are active supporters of veterans causes such as Wounded Warriors. 

Follow Edisun online at www.EdisunMusic.com

Edisun "Collision" is available on iTunes worldwide: www.SmartUrl.it/FeelTheCollision

Also look for "Pins and Needles" and other songs from "Collision" on Spotify:

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RAP ARTIST FNX "HOMETOWN LOVE" FOR NORWALK, CT-BASED CARVER COMMUNITY CENTER IN NEW HIP HOP MUSIC VIDEO

RAP ARTIST FNX "HOMETOWN LOVE" FOR NORWALK, CT-BASED CARVER COMMUNITY CENTER IN NEW HIP HOP MUSIC VIDEO

In his new rap music video titled "Hometown Love, filmed on location at Norwalk, Ct-based Carver Community Center, hip hop artist FNX returns to his local hometown roots. The video is an homage to the Connecticut hip hop music scene he is proud to represent, as well as to the community center he credits for major contributions to his success. Filming at Carver was in many ways a homecoming for FNX, himself a Carver-alumnus. "Hometown Love" is FNX coming full circle from the point where his story first began. 

It hasn't been an easy life by all accounts: Growing up in poverty, forced into homelessness as a child, with his mom finding refuge in an Atlanta shelter. Yet it is a story of perseverance, overcoming life obstacles and eventual triumph. A story that may have ended a million other ways than FNX as a graduate of Southern Connecticut University, and a member of prestigious Greek-fraternal order Phi Beta Sigma. 

"Returning to Carver was profoundly important to me. The kids you see in my video- those kids were me back in the day. I realized how important it is for me to be a role model that they can relate to- not just being a hip hop artist, but one with a positive message about what hard work can lead to. I want these kids to know that they can achieve their dreams, because if FNX did it, they can do it too."

The video for "Hometown Love" begins with a phone call, and a voice drawing the artist away into the night. Leaving the Norwalk, Ct-recording studio Factory Underground, where he recorded much of the music on his debut album, he meets with an associate, taking possession of a mysterious duffel bag. 

"I don't explain what's in the bag at first and I leave people to wonder....but then- spoiler alert - it's FNX shirts, and I'm giving them away at the Carver Center. It was a lot of fun to shoot this video, which was like shooting a short film," FNX explains. With a cameo by Factory Underground producer Kenny Cash, "Hometown Love" was directed by John Runs.

"Hometown Love" may be seen on the FNX-branded You Tube channel and on his website www.FNXMusic.com

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