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Youngster Releases Debut Album "Rosa's Cantina"
Photo by Dylan Dawkins
“Rosa’s Cantina”, the debut album from Youngster, is out now!
Produced by Matt Zutell & Youngster
Recorded & Mixed by Matt Zutell at Coast Records
Mastered by Matthew Garber | For The Record Mastering
Youngster is:
Blake Ratliffe - Guitar/Vocals
Dan Truncillito - Guitar
Credited on Album:
Aaron Utterback - Bass
Matt Zutell - Drums
Dylan Dawkins - Keys
Frances Louis - Background Vocals (Every Night)
I first met Blake and Dan a few years ago after running sound for them at The Royal American and we connected on shared interest in The Strokes and Phoenix. Aaron Utterback (of Human Resources) and I eventually ended up sitting in on drums for a number of gigs and developing what would become a large chunk of Rosa’s Cantina before the Youngster boys decided to bring the project to Coast. After almost a year of fleshing the songs out on stage, Aaron and I were able to quickly track the rhythm section which freed up Blake and Dan to take their time building the beds into a really cool body of work. Over the course of a year of exploring and incorporating different influences and bringing in Dylan Dawkins (Persona La Ave) to add his characteristically unique keyboard and synth parts, Youngster’s RosA’s Cantina is here at last!
- Matt Zutell (Producer)
Beach Tiger Returns With New EP "Easy Livin' Dreaming"
Beach Tiger Is Back With A 3 Song EP
“Easy Living’ Dreaming”
Out Now on Coast Records
Available On All Digital Platforms
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY TAYLOR MCCLESKEY
ALL INSTRUMENTS PLAYED BY TAYLOR MCCLESKEY
(Bass by Mick Matricciano on “Waiting on a Wire” /
Add. bass by Dries Vandenberg on “CountrySide”)
MIXING by MATT ZUTELL
PRODUCED BY BEACH TIGER (TAYLOR MCCLESKEY)
THE SINGLE “NUMB” WAS PREMIERED BY ATWOOD MAGAZINE EARLIER THIS MONTH
CHECK OUT THE FULL PREMIERE HERE
More Press From Extra Chill
ABOUT BEACH TIGER
THE SYNTHPOP QUARTET, BEACH TIGER, RELEASED THEIR FIRST SINGLE, "JUST WOKE UP", IN LATE 2015 AND HAVE ENJOYED A STEADY RISE OF SUCCESS EVER SINCE. WHILE ONLY RELEASING A HANDFUL OF SONGS SINCE THEIR DEBUT, THE PROJECT HAS ACCUMULATED MILLIONS OF STREAMS WORLDWIDE AND LANDED SPOTS ON SOME OF SPOTIFY'S MOST COVETED PLAYLISTS INCLUDING "NEW MUSIC FRIDAY" AND "INDIE POP".
FOLLOWING A HIATUS AND SUBSEQUENT LINEUP CHANGE IN LATE 2017, TAYLOR MCCLESKEY, BEACH TIGER'S SINGER/SONGWRITER, DECIDED TO TAKE A YEAR OFF FROM THE BAND TO CLEAR HIS MIND. NOT KNOWING IF HE WOULD EVER RETURN TO THE PROJECT, HE RELEASED A FEW TRACKS UNDER THE SOLO NAME KIT KAZAR, MADE A BOARD GAME, AND BINGE-WATCHED SITCOMS FROM THE EARLY '90S. IN BETWEEN EPISODES OF CHEERS ONE NIGHT, HE FOUND AN OLD HARD DRIVE FILLED WITH UNRELEASED TRACKS. AFTER WEEKS OF FOCUSED LISTENING, HE LANDED ON THREE THAT INSPIRED HIM TO RE-OPEN THE PROJECT AS A SOLO ENDEAVOUR.
“I LOVE EVERY PART OF THIS EP. NOT JUST THE SONGS, OF COURSE, BUT THE VIBE, THE ARTWORK, THE TONES, THE TITLE - IT ALL SEEMS TO SET A MOOD THAT ALLOWS A LISTENER TO SPACE OUT IN THEIR BRAIN AND ESCAPE REALITY - EVEN IF FOR ONLY 9 MINUTES.” - TAYLOR MCCLESKEY
THE VIBEY "EASY LIVIN' DREAMING" EP IS SET TO BE RELEASED JANUARY 24, 2019, ON COAST RECORDS.
BEACH TIGER'S BASSIST, ERIC MIXON, LANDED IN THE ARTISANALS; ZAC CROCKER (KEYBOARDIST) AND BLAKE SHORTER (DRUMMER) HAVE EMBARKED ON THEIR OWN PROJECT
Beach Tiger Releases New Single on Coast Records
Beach Tiger released a new single today which was premiered by Atwood Magazine
“Numb” is off the upcoming EP “Easy Livin’ Dream”, due out on Coast Records January 24th
Check out the full premiere here
Music and lyrics by Beach Tiger (Taylor McCleskey)
All instruments played by Beach Tiger (Taylor McCleskey)
Mixing Matt Zutell
Produced by Beach Tiger (Taylor McCleskey)
The synthpop quartet, Beach Tiger, released their first single, "Just Woke Up", in late 2015 and have enjoyed a steady rise of success ever since. While only releasing a handful of songs since their debut, the project has accumulated millions of streams worldwide and landed spots on some of Spotify's most coveted playlists including "New Music Friday" and "Indie Pop".
Following a hiatus and subsequent lineup change in late 2017, Taylor McCleskey, Beach Tiger's singer/songwriter, decided to take a year off from the band to clear his mind. Not knowing if he would ever return to the project, he released a few tracks under the solo name Kit Kazar, made a board game, and binge-watched sitcoms from the early '90s. In between episodes of Cheers one night, he found an old hard drive filled with unreleased tracks. After weeks of focused listening, he landed on three that inspired him to re-open the project as a solo endeavour.
“I love every part of this EP. Not just the songs, of course, but the vibe, the artwork, the tones, the title - it all seems to set a mood that allows a listener to space out in their brain and escape reality - even if for only 9 minutes.” - Taylor McCleskey
The vibey "Easy Livin' Dreaming" EP is set to be released January 24, 2019, on Coast Records.
Beach Tiger's bassist, Eric Mixon, landed in The Artisanals; Zac Crocker (keyboardist) and Blake Shorter (drummer) have embarked on their own project.
Bill Wilson's Debut Album "Stand Up!" Is Finally Here
“We should call Bill ‘hot sauce’ cuz everything is a little better with him on it.”
-Jonathan Lovett
They say you have your whole life to make your first album. Well…after 76 years, Bill Wilson finally made his. And it is worth the wait.
Bill was born in Charleston, SC in 1941 – on Hanover St., between Cooper St. and Lee St. He is one of this city’s musical torchbearers – still playing and singing every week, well into the afterparty hours. His energy and fearlessness on stage is unparalleled, and fellow musicians and fans half-a-century younger watch in awe as he packs up his horn and heads on to the next show.
RECORDED AT RIALTO ROW & COAST RECORDS IN CHARLESTON, SC
PRODUCED BY BRIAN COMPTON, MATT ZUTELL & WOLFGANG ZIMMERMAN
MIXED BY MATT ZUTELL AT COAST RECORDS
MASTERED BY MATTHEW GARBER | FOR THE RECORD MASTERING
PLAYERS ON THE ALBUM:
Bill Wilson – Vocals & Sax
JT Rollerson – Drums
Tony Cobin – Bass
Ross Bogan – Keys
Jonathan Lovett – Keys
Thomas Kenney – Guitar
Paul Quattlebaum – Guitar
Matt Zutell – Drums
Kanika Moore – Vocals
Aisha Kenyetta – Vocals
Jenny Lee Ford – Vocals
“Stand Up!” is now available on all major digital platforms
Album Release Party at The Commodore
Thursday, December 13th - 8pm
ft.
The Distinguished Gentlemen
Side Piece
Bill Wilson (& his album band)
Facebook Event
Tix Available at Eventbrite
Human Resources Release Animated Music Video for "Caught Up"
“Caught Up” is the sixth track from Human Resources June 2018 release "Champagne."
Producer: Taylor Locke & Human Resources
Engineer: Kyle Fredrickson
Recorded at The Velveteen Laboratory in Los Angeles, California.
Video by David Stanfield
More of his work can be seen on his agency website: http://igorandvalentine.com/
More of Human Resources can be found at:
hrtheband.com
Bill Wilson Releases Second Single "You Can Count On Me"
“You Can Count On Me” is the second single off Bill Wilson’s debut album “Stand Up!”, coming out early December on Coast Records.
The record was recorded at Rialto Row and Coast Records in Charleston, SC and mixed by Matt Zutell at Coast Records.
Mastered by Matthew Garber of For The Record Mastering.
Check out the single premiere with Extra Chill here for more story behind the single and recording process
“Stand Up!” will be released December 13th with a party at The Commodore, featuring Bill & the band. Tickets are available here
76-Year-Old Soul-Singer Bill Wilson Releases Debut Single
"I Wonder" is the lead single off Bill Wilson's debut album "Stand Up!"
Full album available via Coast Records in early December.
Recorded at Rialto Row & Coast Records in Charleston, SC
Produced by Brian Compton, Matt Zutell & Wolfgang Zimmerman
Mixed by Matt Zutell at Coast Records
Mastered by Matthew Garber | For The Record Mastering
Bill Wilson – Vocals
JT Rollerson – Drums
Tony Cobin – Bass
Ross Bogan – Keys
Thomas Kenney – Guitar
Kanika Moore – Vocals
Aisha Kenyetta – Vocals
Jenny Lee Ford – Vocals
“They say you have your whole life to make your first album. Well…after 76 years, Bill Wilson is finally dropping his debut. And it is worth the wait. Bill was born in Charleston, SC in 1941 – on Hanover St., between Cooper St. and Lee St. He is one of this city’s musical torchbearers – still playing and singing every week, well into the afterparty hours. His energy and fearlessness on stage is unparalleled, and fellow musicians and fans half-a-century younger watch in awe as he packs up his horn and heads on to the next show.”
http://www.billwilsonhits.com
Rare Creatures Release Debut Album
Rare Creatures Self-Titled Debut Album Out Now!
Recorded at Coast Records in Charleston, SC
Produced by Matt Zutell & Coleman Sawyer
Engineered & Mixed by Matt Zutell
Mastered by Matthew Garber | For The Record Mastering
