“Hold Me Close” By “Hello Fiasco” Is A Must Listen!

Hello Fiasco

The world of music has always been spiced up when exceptional artists come along and surprise us. Once again, the world of music has been blessed by Hello Fiasco. Hello Fiasco is a fire-brand Pop Rock group of five that comes from both Canada and the USA. They are on the rise and without flattering them too much, Hello Fiasco is great! Their tracks have tons of lyrical quality and their overall sound is epic. Apart from the uniqueness that can be found in their tone, you might think they are Cold Play.

Their debut album titled “Find the Shoreline” is an absolute worldie and so is the first single from the album: “Hold me Close.” “Hold me Close” is not just a hit song in my opinion; it goes beyond that. It is a banger and a mix of indescribable artistic beauty all at once. The highly-rated and emerging band were fortunate enough to have worked with some of the best of producers and sound engineers in the music business, and the result is songs like “Hold Me Close.” Much to the delight of fans, topafricmusicvideo did an interview with Hello Fiasco, and this is what they had to say about themselves:

Q & A

Q: Can you please tell our readers your real name as well as your stage name?
We are a 5-piece Pop Rock band named Hello Fiasco from both Canada and the US.

Q: At What age did you start making music?
There are five of us so all different ages.

Q: what genre would you consider yourself?

We are definitely a Pop Rock Band.

Q: Tell us about your latest track or Video ( what is it all about)–Please explain the concept or message
We just released a song called “Hold Me Close” in May. It’s the lead-off single from our debut album and we are super excited that the song already hit 300,000 streams on Spotify and 100,000 views on YouTube, before we even release the album. The album itself, titled “Find The Shoreline, is officially released on August 4 but it has already had 1,000,000 plays on Spotify and been added to over 2,000 playlists there as well.

Q: Who wrote it and what was the inspiration behind it
The track was written by all 5 band members and our producer John Paul Peters. He writes and produces everything with us.

Q: If you were given a chance, which Artist would you love to perform with?
Well, that is a tough one, but there are a few of us in the band that would for sure like do a show with either The Killers, Muse, Pearl Jam, The Arkells or Cold Play.

Q: Where can fans find you? List all your social media links
SPOTIFY
APPLE
WEBSITE
YOUTUBE
LINKTREE
TIKTOK
INSTAGRAM
FB
TWITTER

The Track: Hold Me Close

Since the track was released early to Spotify on the 5th of May, Hold Me Close has been streamed over three hundred thousand times of major streaming platforms. The album itself, “Find The Shoreline” now has 1,200,000 plays, even though it is only set to be released worldwide on August 4.

The song “Hold Me Close” is flavored with rhythmic synth beats, well timed rimshots and drum kicks, beautiful piano syncopation and a powerful but sonorous voice to match it all. At first, the song starts with a syncopation of synth beats as the voice of Hello Fiasco emerges into the background.

Fast forward to the end of the first verse, there is a moment of beauty, as the song explodes and spirals into the chorus. The sudden wave of sound hits differently and sends you straight to cloud 9. Click the link below to stream the track.
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Hold Me Close Lyrics

Lyrically, “Hold me close” is a masterpiece and can be found on Hello Fiasco’s official website. Overall, the hook of the song “We do the things that we’ve done over and over before, a new experience is all that I’m asking you for” paints the perfect picture of the what the song is trying to say. After all, we all remember that feeling of being locked inside with our partners during COVID, and we also remember how the whole experience of COVID caused strain on our personal relationships. Even more so, we also remember that feeling of wanting to escape and do something outside. This video is a beatiful representation of that sentiment.

Below is the lyric of the song

[verse 1]

Why don’t we step outside -Take a car ride

Why don’t we catch a flick – Maybe we will click

Like we used to way back when we were new

We do the things that we’ve done over and over before

A new experience is all that I’m asking you for

[chorus]

Hold me close and help me remember

Can you hold me close like there’s no other

I wish you would hold me close like there’s nothing else

[​verse 2]

Should I have shared the shame

Have I been wrong to blame

My courage it comes in waves

And then it pulls away

I never say a thing – I never say a thing

​We do the things that we’ve done over and over before

A new experience is all that I’m asking you for

​[Chorus]

Can you hold me close and help me remember

Can you hold me close like there’s no other

I wish you would hold me close like there’s nothing else

Can you hold me close and help me remember

Can you hold me close like there’s no other

I wish you

I wish you would hold me close like there’s nothing else

Like there’s nothing else

Hold Me Close Video​

On YouTube, the official video of Hold Me Close has recorded over one hundred thousand views since it premiered in May. The video has also received a lot of positive reviews from fans and music lovers alike. Visuals of the hit track involve alternating scenes of a couple who are struggling, but eventually they find their way to happiness. It’s great that you get to see the band performing the song in different scenes. All of this was somehow crammed into 3 minutes and 42 seconds of absolute delight.

Here is the video below

About the Artist

Prior to 2021, ex-members of The Mailman’s Children collaborated with other Canadian musicians to record 23 original songs. The freshly formed Pop Rock band, Hello Fiasco, made their public debut at the beginning of 2021. Hello Fiasco is primarily Canadian, but the music band is also referred to as a “North American” band  because their lead singer Eric LaBossiere was born in Canada and now resides in the US. The rest of the crew including Joel Couture on bass, Joel Perreault on lead guitars and supporting vocals, Ivan Burke on drums and backing vocals, and Guy Abraham on keys and Ableton all reside in Canada.

On August 4, “Find The Shoreline,” the group’s debut album, will be made accessible globally (2022). John Paul Peters, a renowned Canadian producer, and frontman Eric LaBossiere collaborated on its co-production.

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Meeting Up With The Indy Rocker From Panama City USA “MIKE THOMPSON”

Mike Thompson was born and raised on the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida. His travels have taken him literally around the world, but he always seem to follow his wondering feet back home.  Mike says he loves the slow pace, friendly people, and the connection with nature that you get there.  He certainly feels the pain of being and independent artist, but he relishes the freedom to create that comes with it.

While the debut album, Out of My Head, was written more in the style great story-tellers, Mike took a different direction for his new release Needful Things.  The music and lyrics were crafted to create emotional responses.  This was a big change of approach.  “At first I thought it would be very difficult, to mold arrangements and string lines together to build musical scenes.  After a little realignment and a lot of discussions with collaborators, the music began to flow.  I’m thrilled with the way it all come together.”

Press Release

Indy rocker Mike Thompson releases second album entitled Needful Things.
December 10, 2019 (Panama City, Florida, USA) 

The second album from singer-songwriter Mike Thompson, Needful Things, was officially released on December 10th. The twelve tracks are powered by Thompson’s heart-felt lyrics, layered melodies, and driving rhythms.

This indie-rocker has once again worked with big name collaborators on this effort. Nashville session legend Brent Mason provided guitar leads, and Glenn Thomas and JJ Crews produced and recorded the album.

While the debut album, Out of My Head, was written more in the style great story-tellers, Mike took a different direction for his new release Needful Things.  When asked to describe the effort, Mike said “The music and lyrics were crafted to create emotional responses.  This was a big change of approach.  At first, I thought it would be very difficult to mold arrangements and string lines together to build musical scenes.  After a little realignment and a lot of discussions with collaborators, the music began to flow.  I’m thrilled with the way it all come together.”

Needful Things tack listing:

  1. Million Miles
  2. Tear the Sky
  3. Fire From Within
  4. She Shines
  5. Look What It’s Done
  6. Wanderlust
  7. Hangin’ On
  8. Can’t Go Back
  9. In the Air Tonight
  10. Here We Go Again
  11. Love Come Down
  12. Too Cool to Last

For more information on Mike and to hear his music:

Website: http://www.mikethompsonmusic.com

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inmikeshead/

On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/out-of-my-head/id997597694

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Needful-Things-Mike-Thompson/dp/B0821T385K/

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/78K3NaA53jAPZNyGhG6jon

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The Flying Cruisers “How Did I Fall In love” Rocks!

The Flying Cruisers is a soft rock band consisting of Ana Kreimeyer (lead singer), Justin Waterman (lead guitarist), Morgan Waterman (drummer), and Carlos Garcia (bass guitarist)

The Flying Cruisers is a soft rock band consisting of Ana Kreimeyer (lead singer), Justin Waterman (lead guitarist), Morgan Waterman (drummer), and Carlos Garcia (bass guitarist). The River Side, a California-based group’s single, “How Did I Fall In love” talks about the beauty of falling in love with the right person. Sometimes, it feels like a dream especially when you are with someone you feel you do not deserve or is too good for you, you may find yourself just asking the same question, how did I fall in love?

https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/4o10gNL6YhXJ1J4JTw403c

The lyrical pallet has numerous colors just like the cover art exemplifies. In fact, it is hard to fault the construction of “How Did I Fall In love”. It is equally hard to fault its guilelessness and not be won over by it. It is one of the fearless great love songs with preternatural wisdom and inclusiveness. The plot of the song is confessional explaining the reasons people fall in love.

The band is an exciting group. The wide mezzo vocal soprano range of the song fits the song’s melody and instrumentation, ultimately forming a proper harmony in the chorus. The song is radio-friendly and sleek. The song’s tune would be enjoyed by different age groups notwithstanding its matured theme of love. Despite its rock foundation, it equally contains some elements of pop music like country-pop and straight-up pop songs.
“How Did I Fall In love” has a moderate beat per minute tempo. New wave electric guitars and clucking banjos were employed as instruments. This group is edgy and a true reflection of what Rock rhythmic music represents.

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Italian Instrumental Ensemble “ARMONITE”

Armonite is the instrumental rock musical collective led by composer Paolo Fosso. In May 2018, Cleopatra Records released their new album, “And the Stars Above”, which has been presented in Japan with a 5 concert tour.

With the track ‘Blue Curaçao’, Armonite have been awarded an Honourable Mention both in the Instrumental and Performance categories at the International Song writing Competition 2017 from a top level committee including Tom Waits, Lorde, Bastille, Billy Cobham, Ziggy Marley, Don Omar, and Keane.

Their previous album, “The Sun is New each Day”, was produced in 2015 by former Muse producer Paul Reeve with mastering at the Abbey Road Studios in London. The album includes guest appearance by Colin Edwin of iconic UK prog-rockers Porcupine Tree.

Armonite performed at Expo 2015 Milano for “The Water Rooms” Official Launch organized by UNESCO. After their performance in Bettmeralp, Switzerland, March 2016, at an elevation of 2,000 meters (6,500 ft), the band toured UK in mid-July.

Armonite has also published the videos of a few soundtrack renditions from the most popular video games and movies: Game of Thrones, Pirates of the Caribbean, Harry Potter, The Exorcist, Suspiria, Skyrim, Final Fantasy, Halo, Metal Gear Solid, The Witcher, and many others…!

For more information:

Website: http://www.armonite.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armonitemusic
Twitter: http://twitter.com/armonitemusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armonitemusic
Bandcamp: https://armonite.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/armonite
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Armonite

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Los Angeles CA 90025

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BARLEY STATION-A Band Whose Music Combines The Roots Of Americana, Pop/Rock, Country, And Folk

BARLEY STATION has become a top Indie recording artist scoring #1 and top 10 songs on a myriad of charts, both indie and mainstream in the US such as FMQB, New Music Weekly, National Radio Hits, The Independent Music Network and overseas on the European Indie Charts with songs that cross into multiple genres.  It is about making music for the  love of art in musical form. 

The mellifluous sounds of Barley Station can be detected not only in their intricately written lyrics,
 but also in their sound  with layers of real, organic harmonies, driving rhythms, and contagious melodies.
 Although the band pulls a distinctive  Alternative vibe, in terms of genre, most reviewers, fans, and radio claim that the Barley Station signature is a genre crossover blend of Americana, Country, Pop, Folk, and even Rock/Alternative which is authentic and original.

The band’s founder and frontman, Randy Wayne Belt, cultivated his artistic edge through Musical Theater and Acting. Randy has also picked up the pen, not only as a songwriter, but also as a Music Journalist and is also, contributing writer for Starlight Music Chronicles Magazine. His work has also been published in American Pride Magazine, Indie Habit, and A.V.A. Live Radio.

 Awards

In 2013, Barley Station were nominated for “Best Country Artist” and “Best Folk Artist” for AIMA (Artists In Music) Awards followed by their nomination in 2014 for “Best Country Artist” and “Best Composer/Songwriter” also at AIMA. The band was a contestant in the 2013 Texaco Country Showdown and has been interviewed internationally by numerous radio and magazine publications, including an extensive interview with the Entertainment Vine. The band has also been featured and performed live on FOX 2 News, and The Dave Glover Show on 97.1 FM in their home base area of St. Louis, MO.

Throughout 2015 they won ‘Best Video’ award for ‘Younger Summer Memories’, and multiple ‘Best Song’ awards from the Akademia Music Awards for ‘10 Nights’ and ‘Younger Summer Memories’.

In 2017, Barley Station was submitted for nomination for the Americana Music Awards in the ‘Best Song’ and ‘Best Artist’ categories.   

 Press Quotes

“This group always brings top drawer tunage”

– Music Is Truth (Station), Indie Music People

“Barley Station is a rare breed of band that successfully combines all of your favorite genres into a unique sound of their own.”

– Jan Ostegard, Entertainment Vine 

“Rootsy alternative country at its best… ‘I Found You’ will find itself at home in any country music fan’s collection.”

– Eric De Fontenay, Music Dish Journal

“They blend alternative country and rootsy folk-rock into a style that has all the pop appeal of the classic Jayhawks records, but remains earthy and resolutely unpolished. It’s a win / win for me, and I’m sure they’d appeal to both No Depression readers and fans of first generation country rock”

– Leicester Bangs (UK)

“Barley Station has an addictive “twang” about their music that, honestly, I never knew I liked. In fact, I had to make a new category in the Genre section for Country just for them.”

-Marsbands.com

“this group is not one to get labeled into one specific genre of music. I say kudos to them for branching out and making music they want to make.”

– Maxim Daniels, IT’s All About That Music

“it’s clear that this is a band that is going in a consistent, forward direction and show no signs of stopping.  “Double Star” is brilliant in its Immaculate Conception, composition, and imagery that is evoked when listening but it is also just a small piece of the pie when you consider the capacity and the quality of music that the band has already produced and recorded.”

-CA Marshall in Starlight Music Chronicles Magazine

Contact

For Press or Bookings please email:  PR@barleystation.net

Website:https://www.barleystation.net/

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The Big Al Staggs Band“Been There Done That”

Big Al Staggs’ new single / video “Been There Done That” is the first of 10 songs off the brand new “SoLo” album that features 10 freshly cooked original compositions. 

If you aren’t uplifted by the message, energy and positivity, go see a doctor. This isn’t just another song, it’s an uplifting moment, a tangible positive force that this battered society so desperately needs.

His storied career with the Left Wing Fascists and Moaning Lisas has fueled this epic offering of sheer energy, good vibes and terrific storytelling. 

Speaking of storytelling, the lyrical content is one that every man and some ladies can surely relate to. 

The tribal chant accompanying Big Al on lead vocals resets the stage for glimpses and memories of nights he can’t remember with friends that he’ll never forget. Just when you’d thought “you’d been there and done that”, “you ain’t seen the likes of her”; a life altering partner who’ll show you “you ain’t seen nothin’ yet”!

This new single and video is produced and directed by the former lead guitarist for Iggy Pop and David Bowie, Stacy Heydon. Stacy is also known for his production work of the rock band Sheriff’s #1 Billboard Hot 100 single “When I’m with You” (Capitol Records).  

The music video was filmed in San Clemente CA, and includes actual real life events unfolding as the crew moved from location to location (the arrest scene and the girl in the Target parking lot removing her warmed up burrito from the running engine of her parked car)… yes really!

A perfect fit for the “Been There Done That” theme.

Big Al is from Norfolk Virginia, but his writing is from the heart and his vocal delivery is from his soul.

Check out this new single and please contact us for the complete album release set for this January 1, 2020.

Social media links New Music Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycOA9KmyvL0Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bigalstaggsmusic/Twitter https://twitter.com/turbolwf

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