Debut single by THE ELOQUENT 7EVEN - BTS145 [a DON'T BELIEVE ANYONE production]

 

BTS145 - Releases on 21 February 2025
Produced by Lucy Gaither / Mastered in 432 Hz by A.G. at Barely There Studio (North MS)

Debut single from the Instant Lovelies' backing band, featuring vocal performances by guitarist and band leader, Jonathan Vonn ("FIND YOUR WAY") and keyboardist Daniel Stone ("DON'T GO, JUST STAY") on these two new musical arrangements from producer and songwriter Lucy Dawn Gaither's previously unheard songbook.

Produced by Lucy Gaither / Mastered by A.G. at Barely There Studio (North MS).

Songs by Lucy Dawn / Arranged by The Eloquent 7even (Copyright ©2025 BARELY THERE STUDIOS).

PRE-ORDER HEAR (**FULL STREAMING PREVIEW***)

'INSTANT NOSTALGIA / 20:20' by Smash Addams

 COMING SOON TO ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS

Collection of tunes from 2017-20*

"So Blue", "Painstaking", "You Fade Away" and "Something Close to Nothing" were recorded in 2019 for this compilation. It was re-issued in 2021 with a revised track list and subsequently mastered for the streams in early 2024. 

We now know things can be done *even* better.

"Money Honey", "If I Could See the Sun", "Learning How to Sleep Again" and "Down Again with You" are taken from the XV album (2019).

"Girl, It's a Dark and Lonely World", "Never Got a Hold on You", "Chasing After Shadows", and "Fall for Me" are taken from ¡ALRIGHT, ALREADY! (2020).

"Nothing Means Everything" taken from Zero Chance Left for the Infinite Room (2018).

"Thinking Was the Last Thing (on My Mind)" taken from Sitcom  Formula (2020). 

"Wanna Do Right" taken from the Manics' LP, Nobody Knows This is Anywhere (2021).

Compilation Produced by A.G.

Mastered in 432 Hz at Barely There Studio (North MS) - Feb. 2025

All songs written by Adam Gaither *(except where otherwise noted) / Copyright ©2025 BARELY THERE STUDIOS (All Rights Reserved).

"So Blue (Didn't Know What to Do)" and  "Fall for Me" written by Lucy Gaither.

"Girl, It's a Dark and Lonely World" written by Adam Gaither and Van Thompson

"Something Close to Nothing", "Down Again with You", and "Nothing Means Everything" written by Adam and Lucy Gaither

"Thinking Was the Last Thing (on My Mind)" recorded by Bill Komulainen at stableunelement (Memphis, TN) - summer 2011

Musicians:

Smash Addams - VOX, guitars, bass, drums, keys, MIDI, tambourine

Roland Turner - drums

Lucy Dawn - harmony + BGV, bass, keys, acoustic guitar, tambourine; 12-string gtr ("Something Close to Nothing"); co-lead vocal + lead gtr ("Down Again with You")

Bill Komulainen - drums, lead guitar & bass, engineering, mix  ("Thinking Was the Last Thing")

*LISTEN TO STREAMING PREVIEW*

ABSOLUTE SMASH ADDAMS (Coming to the streams on 14 FEB 2025)

 

1. STANDING IN THE RAIN  (Alt. Version)
2. I'M NOT DOWN
3. MORE THAN THAT  (Alt. Version)
4. WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN  (Alt. Version)
5. GIVING IN TO THIS WORLD
6. NEVER APART
7. SOMEDAY IT'S GONNA HURT YOU*  (Alt. Version)
8. IN THE ARMS OF ANOTHER*  (Alt. Version)
9. HARD TO GET OVER  (Alt. Mix)

"An alternate take on HARD TO GET OVER album"  

*2025 REMASTER IS NOW UP ON BANDCAMP*

Recorded by Leo Goff, III at Nu-Star Studio (Memphis, TN) - summer and fall 2004; Jan. 2005

Additional recording at Young Avenue Sound Studio (April 2004); Ardent Studios (Nov. 2004). 

Mixed at Nu-Star Studio; Young Avenue Sound Studio (Nov. 2005); and Barely There Studio (North MS)

Additional overdubs, mixing, and production by A.G. at Barely There Studio - North MS.

Mastered Jan. 2025 by A.G. / Reissued for Barely There Studio  

All songs written by Adam Gaither  (©2004 Smash Addams Music); "Standing in the Rain" (co-written with Van Thompson) 

©2025 Smash Addams Music / Barely There Studio 

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Lucy Dawn presents 'INTRODUCING THE INSTANT LOVELIES' (a DON'T BELIEVE ANYONE production)

 

The Instant Lovelies, led by the talented singer/songwriter and musician Alana Delgado, are a dynamic girl band known for their rich harmonies and soulful sound. With influences ranging many decades, their music captures the essence of timeless and modern grooves. 

The band also features Mary May Stone and Kendra Michaels, who provide enchanting backing vocals that complement Alana's powerful lead. Together, the three create something captivating, blending their unique talents into a harmonious and unforgettable sound.

Hailing from a small town in the United States, the trio met in high school and initially formed to compete in a local talent show. Their captivating performance earned them positive attention, inspiring them to continue their musical journey. Over the summer, they saved up and formed a full backing band, "The Eloquent Seven," which features a diverse array of instruments, creating a rich, big band sound.

Their hard work and commitment eventually opened doors to professional opportunities, allowing them to record their debut album. The Instant Lovelies' blend of classic and contemporary influences, combined with their heartfelt lyrics and memorable melodies, has quickly made them a favorite among fans of all ages.

COMING MARCH 2025 FROM BARELY THERE STUDIOS!

"No Way Out" b/w "A Place to Stay" digi-45

'ZOO NOISE' by The Feel Flows (1966)

 
"Somewhere in another time, there was another group of brothers with one being a genius and trying to make his masterpiece..."

In 1965 The Feel Flows released their very successful record 'Let The Summer Never End', but the band was in turmoil. Their main songwriter and DeFacto leader Bryan Wilcox was severely depressed, feeling both that he had fully explored the realm of surf rock and had become bored, as well as being shaken in his confidence by his cousin and sometimes co-songwriter, Frank Passion. This had caused Bryan to remove himself from touring with the group and had caused a huge rift between himself and Frank who Bryan saw as being unsupportive of Bryan's desire to grow and experiment.

With a new touring bass player added to the group so they could tour to support their 1965 album, Bryan stayed back in California and started working on new music without his group. Contacting his poet friend, Barry Asher, the two started writing the core of what would be the Feel Flows 1966 groundbreaking album, Zoo Noise.

The 1965 tour ended up being somewhat of a disaster with news outlets and fans lamenting the absence of Bryan, to which Frank took personally and acted out constantly to the press, their fans, and the band themselves. This led the remaining Wilcox brothers to decide that when they returned to California, they would expel Frank from

 the group.
And while this was a good move in the short term, in the long run it caused a whole new set of problems.

After returning to California and firing Frank, the other Wilcox brothers returned to the studio to see what Bryan had been working on and were over the moon. While Bryan had been using studio musicians to help him demo the material, when his brothers returned work began anew, with them playing their usual instruments and singing the vocal arrangements.

It was at this point that Bryan gathered the studio musicians again to embellish what the group had recorded, and after about 6 months of writing and recording, The Feel Flows had their most unique and experimental album yet, and it was ready to release to the public.

The United States were a bit slower to acclimate to this new direction of the band, and where their albums had usually hit No.1 on release previously, the album peaked at no. 4 in the US. But the UK was a completely different matter. With the success of the singles off the album in the UK, the album shot straight to no. 1 and was lauded by the UK critics and luminaries of the UK music scene. This included bands like Proud Mary, The Hoppin Grasshoppers, and maybe their most diehard fans, the Dodos.

Of the album, Samuel McHaclameny was quoted as saying, "Well they've done it, haven't they. It's a near perfect album, and the song 'The Heavens Gave Me You' may be the best pop song written to this point. It's really fired us (The Dodos) up, and we're itching to get back in the studio and try and beat them at their own game. It's a friendly rivalry and that though. We love those lads. Joeseph and I went to their London shows last year, and it was great, although we wished Bryan had been there. We went backstage after the show and hung out. Great guys, those, except that Frank character. Right bastard that one. Anyway, this album is a real achievement, and to think Bryan co-produced it with our old man, TWG. Well, it's quite an achievement!" 

Released by 

Gramaphone Records

January 20, 2025

credits

CHECK OUT MORE FROM THE FEEL FLOWS ON YOUTUBE~

JUST WAITING FOR THE MOOD TO CHANGE (Releases 14 Feb 2025 from Barely There Studios)

 

01. HAPPINESS IS JUST AN ILLUSION

Recorded to 8-track at Sen City Studio (North MS) - late Sept. 2009  (Drums: P.J. Gosa)

02. WE DON'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE

Recorded and mixed by Leo Goff, III at Nu-Star Studio (Memphis, TN) - Nov. 2004 (Backing vocals: Lita Williams)

03. SURE ENOUGH

Recorded and mixed by Bill Komulainen at stableunelement (Memphis, TN) - summer 2005 (Drums / 2nd guitar: Bill Komulainen)

04. NEVER GOT A HOLD ON YOU

Recorded and mixed by Eric Lancaster and Van Thompson at S.A.E. (Nashville, TN) - Nov. 2001 (Drums: Matt Tamke; Guitar / bgv: Van Thompson)

05. I'LL MAKE DUE

06. I'M NOT DOWN

Engineering; pre-production mix by Leo Goff, III at Nu-Star Studio (Memphis, TN) - early 2004 (Drums: Clint Wiencken) / ODs and post-production at Barely There Studio (North MS) 

07. KILL THE BOREDOM

Recorded and mixed by Bill Komulainen at stableunelement (Memphis, TN) - summer 2005 (Drums / lead guitar / bass: Bill Komulainen)

08.  ALL THAT'S GOLDEN IS GONE

Recorded live to 8-track at P.J.'s house; ODs and mixing at Sen City Studio (North MS) - Oct. 2008  (Drums: P.J. Gosa; Bass: Michael Grant)

09. IF IT WAS ONLY IN MY HANDS

Engineering; pre-production mix by Leo Goff, III at Nu-Star Studio (Memphis, TN) - late summer 2004 / ODs and post-production at Barely There Studio (North MS) 

10. DOIN' MYSELF IN

Recorded to 4-track in Nashville, TN - late Jan. 2005 ("Thank you" to Lita Williams)

PRE-ORDER HERE

Releases to all streaming services 10 JAN 2025

NOW AVAILABLE!