Nashville’s LVRBOY is back again with a brand new pop-bop, “Plans.” This upbeat, yet emotional track is the follow-up single to LVRBOY’s debut album, “Replacing You”, released this Winter.
Written pre-LVRBOY, “Plans” recalls the all-too-familiar process of having to cancel plans after a breakup and all of the feels that go with it.” As always, you’re gonna love it.
Nashville-based pop artist, LVRBOY just released his debut album “Replacing You”. Describing his sound as “music for people who over-romanticize every goddamn thing”, the album spans eight vibey tracks, sure to get you in your feels (and maybe cry a little).
We got a quick Q+A with LVRBOY to get the low down on the brand new project. Check it out below:
1. “Replacing You” is your first official album as LVRBOY. Tell us a bit about the backstory, the inspo and who you created it with:
“Replacing You” - the album is a collection of songs I’ve been trickling out as singles since my debut EP release in May 2020. This album, unlike the first EP, features a larger number of collaborators. My reasoning for that was with the first EP, I really wanted control over my sound and the first impression this project would make on listeners. With this album, I began not only trusting myself more as an artist but stepping a bit outside of the usual suspects that help me make my records (but not THAT far outside).
We began writing this record in March right as corona hit. My first EP was done and I knew I was going to want as little downtime as possible between releases, so we just kept going. I wrote a majority of the songs with my best friend and closest collaborator, STRUAN and while some were produced by Garrett Miller (the producer of my first EP, ghost in my room), you’ll also find songwriters and producers Asher Postman and Nicholas Sainato (Nightly). The album also features my duet with Leah Sykes, “All My Friends Are Sad,” which landed on some rad Spotify Editorials. We wrote and recorded A LOT during quarantine, and this record is a step closer to me sharing way more music with you.
2. What’s your favorite track off the record and why?
I think my favorite track would have to be “Hoodie Weather” because I remember writing that song thinking “this is so different from anything I’ve done so far and yet, it still sounds like me.” It just felt like a defining moment for me as an artist.
3. Who would your dream feature for the album be?
Kacey Musgraves. Hit me up my number is (615)-669-8113
5. Are you gonna piss off any exes with any of the tracks on this album?
Always. Hahaha! Nah there is a lot less “calling out” being done on this record. Except for “CRYING ON THE PHONE,” but we buried that hatchet before I released it as a single back in July.
6. Tell us a little about being an artist and releasing an album during covid. How has this affected your vision and process?
This year has definitely had its ups and downs. I had a number of tours booked, plans for more tours, etc, and that all got canceled. Where I know that deterred a lot of artists from being creative, I know a lot of them that redirected their efforts. For me, it was just a really creative time and I wrote and recorded a ton of music that wouldn’t have happened otherwise. And while this year has done a lot of damage in many ways, I really came into my own as an artist this year.
LISTEN TO “REPLACING YOU”
Indie-pop chick, HAYL, tells how heartbreak helped remind her of the true meaning of the holiday season in her new single, “Christmas Without You”. Check out the backstory behind the moody, festive bop below:
“I wrote "Christmas Without You" with some of my favorite co-writers, Will McBeath and childhood friend Kendall Brower. I love well done pop Christmas music and I wanted to try to write a song that also matched my music sonically. It was a hot July day and Kendall had to FaceTime in because, well you know why #covid. I had this idea of writing a Christmas song about how happy I am now, while touching on the story of when I spent Christmas with my ex-boyfriend and his family. It felt right at the time to travel to another state and spend Christmas with the person I loved, but a few months later when we broke up I realized I should have spent that Christmas with my own family.”
We wrote half of the song and then didn’t revisit it until a few months later. I called my producer Austin Cannon, we scheduled a session to create the track and I still had to finish writing the song. Kendall came over the night before I was going to record vocals and we finished writing it. It’s always really special writing with her because I have known her for 20 years. Our families are friends and she knows my story well.”
LISTEN TO “CHRISTMAS WITHOUT YOU”
Sony Music Nashville recording artist Joey Hendricks talks crafting tunes, chasing dreams and more. New single “Yours or Mine” is avail every where now. Stream it below.
What was that writing process like with Daniel Ross and Michael Whitworth for your song "Yours or Mine"?
Thank you! “Yours or Mine” was the first song Daniel, Michael, and I ever wrote together. We wrote the song in about 45 minutes, so it all came together rather quickly. Those guys became some of my best friends and frequent collaborators from that point on.
The music video has such a cool vibe to it, how did you come up with the inspiration for it?
The song is all about the beginnings of a relationship and the back and forth that tends to go on. For the video, I wanted to convey that back and forth and play off of the his vs. hers. So in some shots you’ll see a pink room and others you’ll see a darker room to symbolize that.
As this was your first time doing a music video, what was that experience like for you?
It was definitely a learning experience, but I had a lot of fun with it. I learned how uncomfortable I am being in front of the camera, so it took a few takes to get it right haha. I ended up getting the hang of it though.
You also released a cover of John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over) just in time for the holidays,” what made you choose that song in particular?
It’s always been one of my favorite Christmas songs. With everything going on in the world right now and this year as a whole, I just thought it was very relevant. I hope fans enjoy my version of the song.
How did you know you wanted to be an artist? Was there any particular moment or event that made you realize?
I always just wanted to focus on being a songwriter, but I started writing songs I couldn’t imagine anyone but me singing. That’s when the switch flipped and I got bit by the artist bug.
Who are some of your musical influences?
The Beatles, Neil Young, Kacey Musgraves, John Mayer, The Beach Boys. I could keep going all day. I’m just honestly such a music fan, but those are some of the crucial ones that have influenced me the most as an artist.
How do you think your music and/or writing has developed since you’ve started making music?
I like to think they’ve gotten progressively better. I live in a town full of the best songwriters in the world, so that pushes me to grow and become a better writer everyday.
Self-proclaimed “post-sadboi” pop singer, Theo Kandel just put out his brand new single, “How Could Anybody”. It’s a vibe, y’all.
We’ve got the track below, as well as a sick acoustic vid, shot by Brandon Klein of the Youtube Channel WiseMindGentleSoul.
Check them both out below:
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE FULL PERFORMANCE AT WISEMINDGENTLESOUL’S OFFICIAL YOUTUBE, FEATURING THE OUTDOOR CONVERSATION + CONCERT SERIES, “HUMANIZE THE HUMAN EYES.”
We’ve got the low down on Nashville based pop / soul artist, Jackson Dreyer’s new single, “Rent in my Head.” Stream it below.
We’ve all heard the phrase “living rent free in your head,” and hearing that phrase one day really hit me hard in regards to someone I once loved and hadn’t completely let go. I had been listening to a lot of Prince, Timberlake, and probably “Attention” by Charlie Puth, and when my dear friend Tasji and I sat down to write, I started playing this bass line and the song popped out in no time. A lot of times when I’m writing with someone, I’ll shout out, “and this is what the horns will do!“ I normally get a bewildered look, but Tasji knows me well and nothing surprises her anymore. As the one who arranges my horn parts, I really love that the horns are locked into the bass line.
I had this song written for a few months when Joël Bruyère found me. Now my producer and mentor, Joël and I combed through a ton of songs, and he and I both focused in on Rent In My Head as a favorite that needed to be heard. Over months of sessions and life talks, Joël worked his magic and we brought some awesome players on to polish off the track. It’s a priority of mine to have real horns and percussion in my records, and that’s what my live shows have as well!
Get to know Nashville based Pop Rock artist, ODELL. Current single, “I Don’t Miss The Ocean” avail now! Stream it below.
YOU’VE GOT A NEW SONG CALLED “I DON’T MISS THE OCEAN” TALK ABOUT YOUR SONGWRITING PROCESS FOR IT
It all started with a friend of mine reflecting on an old flame that he had had. The song ended up being a reflective journey of the beginning stages of romance. As we all know, the world around us can seem to fade away in the initial stages of a romance. Even things you once loved (the ocean.)
TALK ABOUT YOUR SOUND AND HOW NASHVILLE HAS IMPACTED IT
Nashville has opened my eyes to so many new possibilities sound-wise. With my sound already being so pop-driven, it has been fun to see how new trends (Southern Pop, Indie Pop) have crept into my songs throughout the past couple of years. My producer (John-Luke Lewis) is a SAVANT of new/cutting edge sounds that surprise me every time, and I would’ve never had that without moving here and combining our skills/experiences.
WHAT’S AN UPCOMING TRACK YOU HAVEN’T RELEASED YET THAT YOU’RE MOST EXCITED FOR?
As I type this, final vocals are being edited for my 3rd Single Release, “Run To.” This is the most fun/upbeat of all my original releases and I am so stoked to see people singing along to this. Go follow @odell_music for occasional sneak peeks on the song/other songs! I expect to release this in early 2021 unless I get wild and drop it as a Christmas gift…
WHO ARE YOUR DREAM COLLABORATIONS IN TOWN?
Definitely Stef, Phangs, Spencer Crandall, Lennon Stella, Julia Cole, and Jordan Schmidt
WHAT’S NEXT FOR ODELL?
In the midst of uncertain times, I am focusing heavily on songwriting with plans to play some of my first “ODELL” shows in early 2021! Until then, stream “17 Hours,” “I Don’t Miss the Ocean” and “Reckless Kids”
