Adia Clark Lay Talks about "Go Fish"!

Adia Clark Lay released her recent single, "Go Fish", on Feb 26. As expected, it is a wonderful song that you should listen to immediately. I know it always makes me enjoy a song a little bit more if I know more about it. I bet you feel the same way! Thankfully, Adia was kind enough to answer some questions for us about the release.

Let's see what she had to say!

What do you want listeners to know about “Go Fish”?

Go Fish is the excuse you need to walk away from a relationship that is no longer serving you! YOU are the catch.

Do you have a favorite lyric from the song?

I would say my "favorite" part of the song is more a section as opposed to a lyric. The bridge has a very fun surprise for those who haven't listened to the full song yet!

How did you come up with the cover artwork?

The cover art took me a long time to come up with! I was trying to figure out a really creative way to show what the song was about. After hours on Pinterest trying to come up with an idea related to cards, I thought of the idea of having a fishing pole instead. That completely changed the idea I had in my head, so I spent a few more hours on Pinterest. Eventually I came up with the idea to merge the two and have a pool of cards beneath my feet with a card on the hook of the fishing pole (shoutout to my producer, Grable, for lending me the pole).

What was the biggest challenge when creating the song?

This song was actually written as a challenge to begin with. I write a lot of sad songs, so I was tasked by one of my favorite teahesr at Berklee College of Music, Isabeau Miller, to write a happy song. That's when I wrote Go Fish... not sure if it's happy but it's definitely upbeat! I also wanted to make sure I got both the "card game" and "fishing" references across without it being too much. 

Do you have any favorite memories of the writing and recording process?

This project was made entirely with my extremely talented friends! The co-writers on the song, Grable Howie and Kate Brink, helped me bring my silly little idea to life. My best friend, Alexa Givens, helped me record the vocals. Grable also produced this entire track, playing every instrument, as well as arranging all the background vocals. The track was mixed and mastered by someone who has been my friend since the first semester of college, Griffin Tomaino. I am forever grateful for the hard work and dedication of my friends, this project wouldn't be what it is without them.

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I could not love this release more!

As always, I want to thank Adia for taking the time to share this with us. It's always nice to be able to learn a bit more about a song.

Be sure to listen and follow along with her to see what she's up to. I would definitely follow her on Instagram, and/or Spotify. In fact, go do both right now! 

Thanks again Adia Clark Lay!

New Music From: Sayaka, Tarra, Cassandra, Alije, and Adia Clark Lay

"Bittersweet" - by Sayaka

Release Date: July 25, 2024

What You Should Know: "Another in a long line of amazing music from this artist."

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify

Previous Noteworthy Releases: "Bite My Tongue", "Would You Stay", "Will I Be OK?"

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Sayaka Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"What Love Feels Like (yeh ya voh)" - by Tarra

Release Date: July 26, 2024

What You Should Know: "You loved "Time Of Our Lives", and you'll love this one too!

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Tarra Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"Till They Do" - single by Cassandra 

Release Date: August 2, 2024

What You Should Know: "This has been such a fun project to create as I blend my passions of opera and Pop music. This song could’ve taken a number of forms, but the theme of, “Till They Do,” came about like this:

1. I wanted to make a song with Puccini’s “O mio babbino caro”
2. That piece is written for a damsel in distress
3. I am not a damsel in distress and love female power anthems
4. Should there be mob wife vibes?? Yes. Crime of passion vibes??? Double yes.
5. @jasonthrem created this incredible track with my opera sample
6. @eitansnydermusic and I cooked up the fun lyrics in this song
7. After recording and the hundreds of steps it takes to make, record, and release a song, it now hits your ears!

Beyond proud of this one and hope you love it."

Find It: Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previous Noteworthy Releases: "Queen of Every Night", "Love You Back", "Business Casual", "Next Christmas", "Highlight the Real", "Free Woman"

Previously on Section 36: "Cassandra's 36 Favorite Things", "Cassandra Makes 36 Decisions"

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"Leo" - by Alije 

Release Date: August 1, 2024

What You Should Know: "the perfect reminder that dreams do come true, and that I’m exactly where I’m meant to be."

Find It: Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Alije Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"On the Rocks" - by Adia Clark Lay

Release Date: August 21, 2024

What You Should Know: "The EP is my first big step into the country world and I couldn’t be more excited! I’d admired the country genre from afar for a long time, and I felt it was my time to jump in head first. The EP is a collection of songs that I’ve written over the past year; from my first country song ever (Right About You) to one of my more recent country songs (On The Rocks). Each song has a very specific story and are very special to me. They are meant to help people going through tough times, whether that’s with their partner, family, friends, at school, work, etc."

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify

Previous Noteworthy Releases: "Wanna Go Back", "Not My Fault", "Brown Eyes"

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Adia Clark Lay Visits Section 36 Music!", "Adia Clark Lay Makes 36 Decisions!"

Adia Clark Lay Talks About Her EP!

Fresh off the release of her latest single, "Water My Flowers", Adia Clark Lay is already ready to treat us with an EP! "On the Rocks" is streaming NOW! In order to add that event, Adia was nice enough to answer a few questions for us about the release.

Let's see what she had to say!

What can you tell me about the EP?
The EP is my first big step into the country world and I couldn’t be more excited! I’d admired the country genre from afar for a long time, and I felt it was my time to jump in head first. The EP is a collection of songs that I’ve written over the past year; from my first country song ever (Right About You) to one of my more recent country songs (On The Rocks). Each song has a very specific story and are very special to me. They are meant to help people going through tough times, whether that’s with their partner, family, friends, at school, work, etc.

Do you have a favorite lyric from the EP?
My favorite lyric section off of the EP has to be the chorus of On The Rocks. I wrote this song over spring break and I actually had to do quite a bit of research about the “adult beverages” included in the lyrics haha! But I love how the song came out and how many references I was able to fit in the lyrics!

Can you talk a little about the writing process of the EP?
The writing process was quite different for each song actually. Right About You is the first track on the EP, as well as the first country song I had ever written. It took me about 2 years to even start writing this song. It is about a boy I dated in high school for three years, and he told me not to write a song about him. But as you know, if you date a songwriter and make her mad… she will eventually write a song about you. Water My Flowers and Caught In Traffic were actually written as assignments for my Lyric Writing class at Berklee College of Music. My professor, Kat Reinhert, gives the best assignments; they always get my creative ideas running.

What was your favorite part of the recording process?
The recording process was such an amazing experience. Off The Row studio, located just outside of Nashville, TN, reached out to me on Instagram after seeing a few of my videos and invited me down to record my EP. I was so excited, as I had never been to Nashville before. I got to meet and play with Grammy Award winning session musicians. They were so kind and incredibly talented; they added so much color to my songs. I also got to play a few open mics while I was in Nashville. I actually got invited back to headline a show at The Commodore Grille next time I’m in town!

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I could not be more excited for the release!

As always, I want to thank Adia for taking the time to share this with us. It's always nice to be able to learn a bit more about an upcoming release.

Be sure to listen and follow along with her to see what she's up to. I would definitely follow her on Instagram, and/or Spotify. In fact, go do both right now! 

Thanks again Adia Clark Lay!

New Music From Jessica Woodlee, Charlie Weld, Adia Clark Lay, and Sarika

 

"Rainy Day" - by Jessica Woodlee

Release Date - May 3, 2024

What You Should Know: Another wonderful addition to her must-listen music catalog

Find It: Everywhere, like  Apple or Spotify

Previous Noteworthy Releases: "Dude", "Whiskey", "By Now", "Dairy Aisle"

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "What 2023 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Jessica Woodlee Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"What Is Now" - by Charlie Weld

Release Date: May 3, 2024

What You Should Know: "you know what was, you know what can’t be, now you’ll know what is now. these two songs are the prologue and epilogue of the same story. they’re a year of reflection tied into a neat bow. i hope u love them!!!"

Find It: Everywhere, like  Apple or Spotify

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"Wanna Go Back (Remixes)" - by Adia Clark Lay

Release Date: May 3, 2024

What You Should Know: "We kept getting asked about releasing the sped-up version of Wanna Go Back…so we decided to record an acoustic version with @tonyychavezz and release them together! We hope you like these as much as the original:) Keep streaming!!!"

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify

Previous Noteworthy Releases: "Wanna Go Back", "Not My Fault", "Brown Eyes"

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Adia Clark Lay Visits Section 36 Music!", "Adia Clark Lay Makes 36 Decisions!"

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"Something Blue" - by SARIKA

Release Date: April 26, 2024

What You Should Know: "I wrote “Something Blue” my senior year of high school, inspired by an ig caption @alex.maree posted that said “@ eligible bachelors, i look good in white” hahhaha. I sent it to a few friends, i think posted it on a music ig page I had at the time (or my finsta?), & i ended up recording a version of it for a school project later that year and putting it on spotify (didn’t even sing on it myself bc I was self conscious af). the school project songs have since been wiped from the internet but this one has been a fan (ok, close friend)(ok, @welcomingsaturn) favorite ever since. for the past 5 years ive had the voices in my head screaming “release something blue” at all times. i am a simple woman and I do as the voices tell me. Something Blue (song + video) is now out everywhere"

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "SARIKA Visits Section 36 Music!"

New Music From Raquel and the Wildflowers, Adia Clark Lay, and Lina Cooper

"Raquel and the Wildflowers" - self-titled album

Release Date: February 23, 2024

What You Should Know: "This debut album is one you won't want to miss"

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple and Spotify

Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previous Noteworthy Releases: "Takes Time", "Freedom", "Need Your Love", "I'm a Wildflower"

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"Wanna Go Back" - by Adia Clark Lay

Release Date: March 1, 2024

What You Should Know: Following along with a string of amazing releases, this new song from Adia Clark Lay is one you'll want to listen to over and over.

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify

Previous Noteworthy Releases: "Not My Fault", "Brown Eyes"

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Adia Clark Lay Visits Section 36 Music!", "Adia Clark Lay Makes 36 Decisions!"

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"Matty Healy" - by Lina Cooper

Release Date: March 1, 2024

What You Should Know: To find out why she didn't do it, you'll have to stream this song.

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple and Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previous Notable Releases: "Sad Tomorrow", "It Hurts Too Much to Speak", "All I've Ever Known", "Imagination", "Help Yourself", "Ethereal", "6 PM Conversations in Miracle Mile That Turned Into..."

Previously on Section 36: "Lina Cooper Visits Section 36 Music!"