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Friday, May 29, 2020

“Happy Place" by Alyssa Dodge (Release date May 29, 2020)

“Happy Place" is the newest album from up and coming sensation Alyssa Dodge!


 And you're going to want to listen to it as soon as you can!

If you're anything like me, you loved the title track to this album when it was released earlier this month, and are thrilled to be able to listen to the entire album!

You can find “Happy Place" just about everywhere you usually get your music like Spotify or Apple! So, there's no reason why you won't be able track it down…which I highly suggest you do.

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If you want to learn more about Alyssa, check out her Section 36 Music profile page. There you can find links to her full interview with Section 36 Music, her social media accounts, as well as more samples of her incredible singing.

You can also hop directly to her recent interview right here on Section 36 Music. That will give you an opportunity to learn more about this amazing singer.

Be sure to give “Happy Place" a listen!

“Everything Sucks" by Aimee Vant (Release date May 29, 2020)

“Everything Sucks" is the debut album from the fantastic singer Aimee Vant!



And you definitely want to listen to it as soon as you can!

What can you expect from the song? Well, here's what Aimee had to say about it during her recent interview with us.

“The album is meant to highlight the strengths that lie in one’s weakest moments and the gifts that come with learning humility. It’s centered in a moody pop sound, which is the result of blending several style influences such as indie, electronic, alternative and orchestral. “

Sounds great to me!

You can find “Everything Sucks" just about everywhere you usually get your music like Spotify or Apple! So, there's no reason why you won't be able track it down…which I highly suggest you do.

Right. Now!

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If you want to learn more about Aimee, check out her Section 36 Music profile page. There you can find links to her full interview with Section 36 Music, her social media accounts, as well as more samples of her incredible singing.

You can also hop directly to her interview right here on Section 36 Music. That will give you an opportunity to learn more about this amazing singer.



Be sure to give “Everything Sucks" a listen!

“Bedtime Stories" by Gabby Patrice (Release date May 29, 2020)

“Bedtime Stories" is the latest single from the fantastic Nashville Artist Gabby Patrice!


And, of course, you want to listen to it!

If you remember Gabby's interview with us, she mentioned that her single "White" was about a difficult time in her life. In "Bedtime Stories" she again revisits a hard memory, but with a happy melody!

"Bedtime Stories is released by Soundtopeople, and you can find it just about everywhere you usually get your music like Spotify or Apple! So, there's no reason why you won't be able track it down…which I highly suggest you do.

Immediately!

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If you want to learn more about Gabby, check out her Section 36 Music profile page. There you can find links to her full interview with Section 36 Music, her social media accounts, as well as more samples of her incredible singing.

You can also hop directly to her interview right here on Section 36 Music. That will give you an opportunity to learn more about this amazing singer.

Be sure to give “Bedtime Stories" a listen!

Monday, May 25, 2020

Aimee Vant Visits Section 36!

Photo by Holy Smoke Photography
Section 36 Music has another visitor! Aimee Vant is an incredible singer, and I was so flattered that she wanted to visit with us and discuss her upcoming release, her past accomplishments and more. I’m sure you’ll enjoy everything she has to say.

So, let's see what happens when Aimee Vant visits Section 36!

I really enjoyed your recent single “Gnight”. What can you tell me about it?
‘Gnight’ is a love letter to the little girl in me. Through my experiences of pain I’ve observed that true euphoria belongs to those who are brave enough not to grow up. To be able to see reality as a blank canvas rather than a brick wall is a limitless advantage. I hope ‘Gnight’ reminds listeners how important it is to protect your inner kid. 

That release was on the heels of another great single, “Orange Juice”. Is there more studio work in your future?
I will be releasing my debut album titled “Everything Sucks :)” this week! The album is meant to highlight the strengths that lie in one’s weakest moments and the gifts that come with learning humility. It’s centered in a moody pop sound, which is the result of blending several style influences such as indie, electronic, alternative and orchestral. 

You just graduated from Berklee College of Music. What’s the most important 
thing that experience did for your career?
Berklee taught me that songwriting is about so much more than chords and melodies. It allowed me to dive into the vastness of different musical avenues such as orchestral composition & production. Because of my experiences at Berklee I am able to approach songwriting in ways that I never thought would be possible. 

Your Instagram account has several informal videos of you performing. What do you like about recording and sharing these videos?
I like the challenge of packing as much meaning and musical
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experimentation as possible in a 1 minute post. Sometimes a bit of confinement allows creativity to thrive.

Who/what would you consider to be your biggest musical influences?
If we’re talking of all time I would have to say: Lorde, Sia, Coldplay, Tom Odell
If we’re talking at the moment I would say: Ashe, Gracie Abrams, Lennon Stella

Right now, what would you say is your biggest COVID career challenge?
My biggest COVID career challenge is navigating studio sessions and co-writes through a video call format. There is something really magic and tangible in a room when a musical collaboration is happening and it’s been a challenge to try and translate that feeling through a screen. 

What are your immediate career goals?
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At the moment my main focus is on releasing my upcoming album and allowing it the outreach to resonate with as many people as possible. The songs are all brutally raw and the most fulfilling thing for me would be to see people relate to them. I wrote these songs out of a lot of pain and it’s surreal to see such beautiful connections being made as an ultimate result.

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I’m really excited to hear that album!

As always, I want to thank Aimee for visiting, and for sending along the great pictures to accompany the interview.

Since I know you’ll also want to follow along with her to see what she's up to, I suggest you check out her Instagram account and give it a follow. It’s a great way to make sure you don't miss a thing she has going on.

You should also check out her Section 36 Music page. There you'll find more links, pictures, and samples of her music. It's a great way to enjoy everything Aimee has to offer all in one place.

Thanks again Aimee, and good luck in reaching your goals! 

Friday, May 22, 2020

“Same for You" by Nathalie Hernandez (Release date May 22, 2020)

“Same for You" is the latest single from the incredible singer Nathalie Hernandez




And you're going to want to listen to it as soon as you can!

What can you expect from the song? Well, here's what Nathalie had to say about it during her recent interview with us.

"I had just moved back to Boston after moving home to Dunedin, Florida for about a year after graduation. When I wrote this song, I had just started a new full time job which required me to take a train and a bus to and from work. The commute and the job was exhausting. I wrote the first verse of the song while sitting on the train on my way home. I also had just moved in with my boyfriend AKA best friend. It still is my favorite part of the day coming home to someone who will dance salsa with me in the kitchen while cooking dinner. So this song is saying I will give as much comfort and relief from every day worries to my person as they do to me."

I like the sound of that!

You can find “Same for You" just about everywhere you usually get your music like Spotify or Apple! So, there's no reason why you won't be able track it down…which I highly suggest you do.

Right. Now!

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If you want to learn more about Nathalie, check out her Section 36 Music profile page. There you can find links to her full interview with Section 36 Music, her social media accounts, as well as more samples of her incredible singing.

You can also hop directly to her interview right here on Section 36 Music. That will give you an opportunity to learn more about this amazing singer.


Be sure to give “Same for You" a listen!

“Loved the Most" by Danielle Starz (Release date May 22, 2020)

“Loved the Most" is the latest single from singing sensation Danielle Starz!


And you're going to want to listen to it over and over!

You may remember Danielle from her recent interview with us. If you're anything like me, ever since then you've been enjoying the frequent song videos she's been posting to her social media accounts. Every song she posts has been wonderful, and I had been eagerly awaiting the release of this single. I knew it would be something special. I wasn't disappointed! I'm sure you'll love it as much as I do.

You can find “Loved the Most" just about everywhere you usually get your music like Spotify or Apple! So, there's no reason why you won't be able track it down…which I highly suggest you do.


Executive Producer: Dealer Made Music
Mix Engineer: Dealer Made Music
Mastering Engineer: Alexander Wright

Musicians:
Piano: Dan Kamerman
Bass: Alec Silver

Strings: Lux



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If you want to learn more about Danielle, check out her Section 36 Music profile page. There you can find links to her full interview with Section 36 Music, her social media accounts, as well as more samples of her incredible singing.

You can also hop directly to her recent interview right here on Section 36 Music. That will give you an opportunity to learn more about this amazing singer.

Be sure to give “Loved the Most" a listen!

Monday, May 18, 2020

Nathalie Hernandez Visits Section 36!

Section 36 Music has another visitor! Nathalie Hernandez is a fantastic singer, and I was so thrilled when she agreed to visit with us and discuss her upcoming release, her past accomplishments and more. I’m sure you’ll enjoy everything she has to say.

So, let's see what happens when Nathalie Hernandez visits Section 36!

This week you’ll release your single “Same for You”. What can you tell me about it?
I had just moved back to Boston after moving home to Dunedin, Florida for about a year after graduation. When I wrote this song, I had just started a new full time job which required me to take a train and a bus to and from work. The commute and the job was exhausting. I wrote the first verse of the song while sitting on the train on my way home. I also had just moved in with my boyfriend AKA best friend. It still is my favorite part of the day coming home to someone who will dance salsa with me in the kitchen while cooking dinner. So this song is saying I will give as much comfort and relief from every day worries to my person as they do to me. 

You had the opportunity to appear on Season 3 of The Voice. What was that experience like?
That was the craziest experience I have ever had! I was 15 years old when I went on the show. I knew nothing about it. It was a blast for my mom and I - hanging out in LA with all these crazy talented people. For my blind audition, I invited my guitar teacher and my singing teacher of 7 years to be part of my 'behind the scenes' crowd with my mom (my dad and brother couldn't make it). It was just a surreal experience. The hair and make up, the outfits, the life long friends I made. Don't get me wrong, I was absolutely terrified and had no idea what I was doing. Probably why I didn't make it very far, but I was 15 and very shy. I probably wouldn't do a TV singing show again. I would rather release original music and be myself (they definitely egg you on to do a lot of smack talk). But the show gave me a ton of amazing opportunities - I got to sing the National Anthem at a NFL Buccaneers game, grew a small fan base and I think it helped me get into Berklee! 

You were a student at Berklee College of Music. What’s the most important thing that experience did for your career?
Berklee was definitely a wake up call. Before Berklee, my music library was pretty limited. It consisted of a lot of rap music, a Marc Anthony CD my dad had, and a Queen CD my mom had (not saying that I don't still listen to those, I love them!). My music preferences and my music ability changed and grew so fast. Berklee made me become a better musician on the guitar which helped my songs get better. My Berklee peers and professors showed me artists I had never heard of before and exposed me to crazy interesting music. Berklee helped me understand music in general better. I think overall the experience help me get to a musical level I don't think I would have gotten on my own. 

What is your favorite part about performing in front of an audience?
That's a great question. It makes me happy thinking about my past shows. I think it's just seeing people's faces. It's nerve racking for me to talk to a room of people and try to make sure I don't say something stupid and then sing them my personal art. I like to look out in the crowd and be reassured my words are reaching someone. When someone is smiling at me or just eye locked with me, I know they are really listening to what I have to say. 

Who/what would you consider to be your biggest musical influences?
I draw a lot of inspiration from artists who have story telling songwriting and powerful, soulful voices. Some of my current favs are Allen Stone, Kehlani, and Daniel Cesear. Their lyrics and melodies are effortless. Simple, yet always fresh. My influences are definitely a mix of R&B and Pop. I also love Sabrina Claudio, Demi Lovato, Jill Scott, Joss Stone, and Mac Miller. I also love Reggae, Dancehall, and Reggaeton. I love a good track I can dance to. I could write a whole book about who I am influenced by. So many dope people.

Right now, what would you say is your biggest non-COVID career challenge?
I would say my biggest challenge right now is just putting out music and making sure it comes out with a professional and confident sound. I just released my first single out into the world last year and I feel like I've already learned a lot from that first song from production to marketing to writing my bio. It's a bunch of trial and error for me right now when it comes to releasing music, but hey it can only get better with some practice and effort. 

What are your immediate career goals?
Well I don't see any shows happening in the near future, so for now my current goals are to keep recording and to keep releasing good quality music. And honestly, a big goal on the to-do list is to just believe in myself. I write music and put myself out there for a reason. I think the more I believe in myself, the more my sound and my approach as an artist will flow and happen naturally. Other than that, the goal is to just enjoy life as it comes at me, pay my rent on time, and be a good person. 

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I definitely hope she keeps releasing new music!

As always, I want to thank Nathalie for visiting, and for sending along the amazing pictures to accompany the interview.

Since I know you’ll also want to follow along with her to see what she's up to, I suggest you check out her Instagram and Facebook account and give it a follow. Also be sure to visit her website often! It’s a great way to make sure you don't miss a thing she has going on.

You should also check out her Section 36 Music page. There you'll find more links, pictures, and samples of her music. It's a great way to enjoy everything Nathalie has to offer all in one place.

Thanks again Nathalie, and good luck in reaching your goals! 

Friday, May 15, 2020

“Truly, Madly, Deeply” by Jillian Ann (Release date May 15, 2020)

“Truly, Madly, Deeply” is the debut EP from young singing superstar Jillian Ann!




Jillian visited us just this week, and we are so glad she did! What can you expect from this EP? Here's what Jillian had to say about it during our interview:

Truly, Madly, Deeply is one of the songs on my EP and is also the title track. I was inspired to write this song after watching this old BBC film called "Truly, Madly, Deeply" which is a film Alan Rickman stars in. The film is about a woman who cannot cope with the sudden passing of her lover, and he (Rickman's character) then comes back as a ghost to visit her and eventually help her get over his death. I was so moved by this film that I had to write a song that encapsulates all the best elements. Alan Rickman's character in the film is also a cellist, so I made sure to compose some really emotional string parts on this song, particularly to add to the emotion of the story. The other songs on the EP are all romantically-themed songs about longing, love at first sight, loss, and heartbreak, and I felt that Truly, Madly, Deeply was a perfect title to summarize all those feelings into one. 

The recording process for this project was pretty quick, as I had been performing these songs with my band for a while at shows prior to this, so it was fairly simple to get things done. My band came up with amazing instrumentation on all of the songs, and my producer really put the finishing touches on everything to make it sound exactly how I hoped it would, especially with a lot of the vocal effects on a few of the songs, like the title track and another ballad on there called "The Man That I Love". I am really proud of this music and am so happy I can finally share it with everyone!

You can find “Truly, Madly, Deeply" just about everywhere you usually get your music like Spotify! So, there's no reason why you won't be able track it down…which I highly suggest you do.

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If you want to learn more about Jillian, check out her Section 36 Music profile page. There you can find links to her full interview with Section 36 Music, her social media accounts, as well as more samples of her incredible singing.

You can also hop directly to her recent interview right here on Section 36 Music. That will give you an opportunity to learn more about this amazing singer.

Be sure to give “Truly, Madly, Deeply" a listen!