“Chappell Roan has become one of the biggest
breakout pop stars of the past year, and made it happen in novel fashion.”
- THE NEW YORK TIMES
“Roan has experienced the kind of rise that
makes words like “meteoric” feel quaint.” - ROLLING STONE
“Roan is the pop heroine America needs.”
- TIME
“In every mood and every song, she’s utterly
commanding — witty and whip-smart, vocally assured and charismatic beyond
words.” - NPR
“The lines sting as much as they do stick...
and as she explores queerness with alacrity, the songwriting maintains its
stronghold throughout with its ringing hooks and keen storytelling.” - VARIETY
14 MARCH 2025 (TORONTO, ON) — Today Grammy-award winning and 6x nominated pop
sensation Chappell Roan releases her highly-anticipated
country anthem “The Giver” via Amusement/Island Records. Her first
release of 2025, and the first since her certified 4x platinum 2024 single
“Good Luck Babe!”, “The Giver” is a glorious boot-stomping, fiddle-fueled
expression of dedication and dominance. “Causeyou ain’t gotta
tell me, it’s just in my nature, so take it like a taker, cause baby, I’m a
giver; Ain't no need to hurry, cause baby, I deliver; Ain't no country boy
quitter, I get the job done,” the Midwestern darling twangs on its
high-energy chorus. With raucous western instrumentation and heart-baring
lyrics, Roan’s first country song marks the beginning of her next chapter.
“Dan Nigro and
I wrote this together and it was so fun!!! We’ve never done a country song I
have such a special place in my heart for country music. I grew up listening to
it every morning and afternoon on my school bus and had it swirling around me
at bon fires, grocery stores and karaoke bars. Many people have asked if this
means I’m making a country album??? My answer is.. right now I’m just making
songs that make me feel happy and fun and The Giver is my take on cuntry xoxo
may the classic country divas lead their genre, I am just here to twirl and do
a little gay yodel for y’all. *✲☆⋆” -Chappell Roan on Instagram
Photo credit: Andrew Angel
To launch “The Giver”, Roan is releasing five
7-inch limited edition vinyl records, each featuring artwork that showcases
Roan embodying different service-oriented characters including a lawyer,
dentist, plumber, and private investigator. The characters mirror the personas
on billboards in cities like Nashville, New York, and Los Angeles teasing the
single and displaying phrases like "Your Ex's Worst Nightmare". The
billboards, which sparked internet fervor, provided a hotline number, 620-HOT-TO-GO,
which, when dialed, offers an amusing menu leading to previews of the new song.
Listen to “The Giver” HERE.(preferred music platform) or below | Pre-order “The Giver” vinyl HERE.
Missouri
native's most overt step yet into the country music world, pervaded by an
infectious fiddle riff and numerous tongue-in-cheek references to genre tropes. - Holler
2024 was a landmark year for Roan, marked by
standout live performances at NPR’s Tiny Desk,The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Saturday Night Live, where she first debuted “The Giver”, sparking viral anticipation of
its official release. In April, she released the single "Good Luck,
Babe!", which debuted at #77 on the Billboard Hot 100 and eventually
climbed to #4 by September. The track was nominated for Song of the Year,
Record of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 67th Annual Grammy
Awards. Roan's debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess was
released in September 2023 via Amusement/Island Records, headed by her frequent
collaborator and 67th Grammy winning Producer of the Year Daniel Nigro. The
Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess was included on Best Albums of
2023 lists from Variety,Rolling Stone, Billboard, The Atlantic, Time, VOGUE, and many
more, saw a resurgence in popularity, entering the top ten on the Billboard 200
in June 2024, reaching #2 by August, and received a nomination for Album of the
Year at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
Her performances at major festivals,
including Coachella and Lollapalooza, sparked a frenzy of praise with her
Lollapalooza set drawing the largest daytime crowd in the festival's history.
The culmination of Roan's remarkable year
came at the 2025 Grammy Awards, where she was honored with the Best New Artist
award.
During her acceptance speech, she highlighted the critical issue of
living wages and health insurance for artists, advocating for systemic change
to ensure musicians receive adequate protection and compensation.
Her
electrifying performance of her synth-pop smash breakthrough "Pink Pony
Club" (co-written and produced by Grammy-winning Producer of the Year
Daniel Nigro and now at #1 in the UK) at the ceremony was a captivating display
of her artistry, blending bold choreography with dazzling set design, and
leaving the crowd transfixed.
In March, Roan was awarded International Artist
of the Year and International Song of The Year for “Good Luck, Babe!” at the
2025 BRIT Awards. Roan's fiery rendition of "Good Luck, Babe!" at the
2024 MTV Video Music Awards, where she also won the award for Best New Artist
and was introduced by drag icon Sasha Colby, further cemented her unstoppable
rise to pop stardom.
With “The Giver,” Chappell continues to
trailblaze her unique vision of pop music — one that challenges the status quo,
celebrates queer expression and, above all, is about being authentic to your
true self. Her momentous achievements, technicolor performances, and unabashed
honesty thus far have poised her for an even more remarkable 2025.
Hear them exclusively reveal the news on The Scott
Mills Breakfast Show, with the first radio play of their single ‘What The Hell
Just Happened’ HERE(1 hour 38 minutes)
Scott broke the news, saying: 'It ain't
a Eurovision entry until I say it is. I am so ready to get behind the act that
is representing us and I know you're going to adore them. They are genuinely
brilliant and really lovely.'
The UK’s Eurovision entry is too good – and
too country – to win
Countrified girl group Remember Monday are
taking harmonies and a stomping 1970s sound to Basel – and they deserve more
than null points – 4 STARSThe
Telegraph
Eurovision entry is Meatloaf meets Chappell
Roan
This is a full-scale production, full of fun
and flair, with dramatic piano crescendos, squalling guitar riffs and bombastic
blasts of synth – 4 STARS The
Independent
three cheers for three-part ... Those
harmonies are what could make the difference, though. - The Times
Eurovision 2025: Remember Monday named as
UK's representatives -Official
Charts
Eurovision fans are split over their thoughts of this year's UK entry
Saw this on BBC news today and I was
literally beaming 😁 If your vocal talents don't win us Eurovision then
there's no justice in this world! With your talent and charisma it's in the bag
🥳
Your gonna do so good at Eurovision x
The country music group will be
hopeful they get a better result at this year’s edition of the international
competition in May in Basel, Switzerland, than the UK has had during the
last two years.
Olly Alexander’s performance with disco-style
Dizzy saw the UK come 18th in Sweden’s Malmo in 2024, and Mae Muller’s I Wrote A Song in 2023 landed in second-last place in
Liverpool.
Listen to What The Hell Just Happened?
(TAGGED POP) by Remember Monday HERE(preferred music platform) or below:
Remember Monday said: “What The Hell Just
Happened? is exactly how we’re feeling right now. It’s all very surreal;
our friendship goes so far back, and we definitely never imagined that we’d be
doing anything like this.
“When you’re a kid and people ask you what
you want to be when you grow up, an absolute classic is ‘I wanna be a pop
star’, so the fact that we’re getting the chance to live that dream as three
best friends is just wild.
We’re going to be the first girl band
to represent the UK since 1999, which feels like such a crazy honour.
“We’re going to bring loads of fun, energy
and hopefully do something that you won’t have seen before on the Eurovision
stage. We honestly can’t wait to experience this with all of the other
incredible artists from around the world, and hopefully make everyone back at
home feel proud.
“This is really the music World Cup and we’ll
do our best to bring it home.”
Their key change musical theatre-esque song
was co-written with British duo Billen Ted (Tom Hollings and Sam
Brennan), Thomas Stengaard – who is behind several Eurovision songs –
and pianist and songwriter Julie “Kill J” Aagaard.
The upbeat pop track is about a fun night out
with friends, and it showcases the group’s harmonies.
Remember Monday, made up of Lauren Byrne,
Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele, previously competed on The
Voice UK in 2019, where they were eliminated before the final of the
competition.
They have released a number of tracks since
the show, including their EP Crazy Anyway which came out last October (*
as a result of the Eurovision news has propelled it to No.1 on UK Country
iTunes Chart / No.25 UK all-genres).
The previous last girl band Precious
made it to 12th in the Jerusalem 1999 edition of Eurovision with the song Say
It Again. The group broke up a year later.
Remember Monday have been chosen by Sam
Ryder’s manager David May, who headed up the BBC’s search for the
next Eurovision contestant.
Ryder came second at Turin 2022 with the
uplifting and energetic Space Man, which made him the first UK entrant to make
it to the top five since Jade Ewen’s It’s My Time in 2009.
May said: “I’ve had the pleasure of working
across multiple areas of the music industry for nearly two decades.
“Every now and then, you meet an artist on
the verge of turning into something truly outstanding and inspiring.
“That is Remember Monday: a true class act
and a combination of vocal prowess, charisma, professionalism, and unwavering
drive. It’s our job to help them reach their full potential, and it’s one I
will take great pride in.”
Remember Monday’s other songs include Laugh
About It, Queen hit Fat Bottomed Girls, What The
Bathroom Is For, and Famous, which have racked up
hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify.
They have toured the UK and US, including
stopping at the C2C: Country to Country British music festival, The
Long Road festival in Leicestershire, Highways Festival at the Royal
Albert Hall, CMA Fest in Nashville, Tennessee, and they opened for Billy Joel’s
2023 BST Hyde Park show.
During their blind audition for The Voice UK,
they harmonised to Seal’s Kiss From A Rose, and had all the judges
including Will.i.am, Jennifer Hudson, Sir Tom Jones and Olly Murs saying yes to
mentoring them.
American singer and actress Hudson was
the mentor chosen, and they later appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show, where
they performed Alanis Morissette’s Hand In My Pocket, in 2024.
At the British Country Music Association,
they took home the UK Horizon prize in 2019, and the best duo or trio
gong in 2024.
Remember Monday have been a recipient of the
International Showcase Fund run by PRS Foundation in partnership with other
organisations.
After meeting at sixth-form college in 2013,
they quit their day jobs and become full-time band members in 2023.
They have appeared in musical theatre
productions, with Hull being in Les Miserables and The Phantom Of The
Opera, Steele appearing in Mary Poppins, and Byrne being in Matilda and
the tour of Six The Musical.
Billen Ted are Brit Award nominees who have
worked with Little Mix, Anne Marie, MNEK and Armin van Buuren, while Stengaard
previously co-wrote Denmark’s 2013 Eurovision winning song Only Teardrops,
performed by Emmelie de Forest, and 2024 Austrian entrant Kaleen’s We Will
Rave.
Duo Billen Ted said the song is “a wild ride
that throws it back to Queen’s epic theatrics while taking a fresh twist on the
classic sound”.
They added: “It’s our own nod to doing
something different – similar to how Sam Ryder embraced his David Bowie
influence. Remember Monday are a powerhouse trio with killer harmonies, and we
can’t wait to see them fully send it in Basel.”
Last year, Nemo won Malmo’s grand final with
their operatic pop song The Code.
The contest was mired in controversy, with
pro-Palestinian protesters outside the arena amid the war in the Middle East,
and a row over Israel’s inclusion.
There were also accusations made by acts of
threats towards artists.
Last year, organiser the European
Broadcasting Union (EBU) appointed an independent expert to review the contest.
Along with a raft of new measures, it
announced a code of conduct that will help “protect” the wellbeing of artists.
Suzy Lamb, managing director, BBC Studios
Entertainment Productions, said: “We at BBC Studios are over the moon to be
working with Remember Monday.
“From the moment we met them, their energy,
authenticity and passion for music was incredibly infectious and we can’t wait
for the rest of Europe and beyond to fall in love with them. The song is a real
ear worm and shows off their amazing vocals and flawless harmonies.”
What The Hell Just Happened? will be released
through independent music and entertainment company The Other Songs, which puts
out music from alternative artist Ren and the singer-songwriter Bruno Major.
Co-founders of The Other Songs, Alastair and
Billy Webber, said: “It’s been a decade since an independent label released a
UK Eurovision song, so the moment we heard this unapologetic anthem, we knew
The Other Songs had to get behind it in a big way.
“The girls are brilliant and the song is
undeniable. Game on.”
The grand final of Eurovision will
take place in St Jakobshalle on May 17, with the semi-finals on May
13 and 15.
BBC Press Office @bbcpress posted: UK act
Remember Monday just officially confirmed their song and bid for the 2025
#Eurovision Song Contest! Get all the info ➡️https://bbc.in/3FaR9ZC
UK’s
pioneering pop-country fourpiece Another State
release their raw and vibrant
new single "Ride Or Die"
ANOTHER
STATE
RELEASE
RAW AND VIBRANT NEW SINGLE
“RIDE
OR DIE” RELEASED ACROSS ALL STREAMING AND DOWNLOAD PLATFORMS FROM 4TH
OCTOBER 2024
Sean
Ryder Wolf, Paul McDowell, James Gibson, and Dave Staton, a.k.a. Another
State, the UK’s pioneering pop-country fourpiece crossover male harmony
band, are thrilled to announce their latest single, “Ride Or Die”
(Tagged POP)
The
band share “This energetic and exhilarating track is perfect for bringing
friends together and kicking off the party”!
Released
Friday, October 4th, 2024! GET/ STREAM “RIDE OR DIE” HERE(on your preferred
platform):
Another
State
have quickly garnered a dedicated following with their unique sound that
seamlessly bridges pop and country. Drawing inspiration from genre-blending
artists like Post Malone, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé, they create something
truly special, with their very own twist. Their music takes listeners on an
emotional journey to all of life’s frontiers: Through the ups and downs
of love and relationships, the thrill of chasing your dreams, and spontaneous
late-night adventures with your closest friends. Picture a harmonious fusion
that combines pop’s catchy allure with the raw essence of country music:
nostalgic yet boldly innovative.
“Ride
Or Die”
is the third single from the band and follows the debut“All You Need“(tagged POP; released July 22, 2024)and sophomore POP single “The Only One”(released Aug 23, 2024)andshowcases and the more raw and ‘full on’ country rock
sound that the band have wholeheartedly embraced. Sean Ryder Wolf knew two
things about the track: firstly, that he had written something very different
and very special and, secondly, that although he had the melodies but no other
lyrics, this song simply had to have the title “Ride Or Die”!
Immediately
with having that song title in mind, the band knew the track was going to be a
powerhouse of vibrant energy and super fun – or as Ryder Wolf puts it - “an
exciting high octane 'night out with your buddies' sort of vibe … full of
energy and one you can play loud when you’re driving!”. The band loved
collaborating while writing the song, Ryder Wolf claiming “it felt pretty
liberating writing a song which had that 'weekend' feeling and had a lot of fun
helping come up with lyrics which encompassed both being with your friends, and
also having an exciting experience meeting a girl when you're out.”
“Ride
Or Die”
is a triumph of positivity: an air punching, life-affirming cowboy anthem, and
then some! Think of an opener with crashing vibrant guitars, think of rodeos,
‘blackjacks’ and ‘feeling lucky’, out hitting the town, and having the time of
your life with your posse. Ryder Wolf says when he originally presented the
song to the other members of the band: “I came in and said: ' I think I've
come up with something pretty special here’.” Indeed, it came to
pass!
ICYMI
regarding debut single“All You Need: Drawing inspiration from
classic country legends like The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, and Lady A,
Another State pay homage to the genre’s rich history while pushing boundaries
of influences from the modern era. The band mindfully craft songs that resonate
with listeners: from the storytelling prowess of traditional country to the
contemporary edge of pop. Even their name was chosen with thought and feeling,
as Ryder Wolf said: “Our name has an American feel but also it
represents 'another state of mind'”.
Their
music delves into the emotional landscapes of love, whiskey-soaked nights, the
thrill of chasing dreams along with late night adventures and twists on modern
classics. Think ‘harmonious fusion’, seamlessly blending pop sensibilities with
the authenticity of raw country music, evoking nostalgia while pushing
boundaries.
The
debut single is a prime example: “All You Need,” captures the
essence of love, longing, and the universal search for connection. With
heartfelt lyrics and soaring harmonies, the song invites listeners to believe
in love’s transformative power.
As
the UK’s first male vocal harmony group in this genre, Another State are
trailblazers, ‘pioneers’ on the frontier of musical expression. Cross ‘State’
lines and follow their journey…!
ICYMI
regardingsophomore
single “The Only One”:
Is
a track that speaks to the heart and soul of what it means to find ‘The One’.
It’s about that magical moment when you realise you’ve found someone who truly
understands and completes you. The sentiment shines through the lyrics and the
melody and has universal appeal to those of us who are in love. Sean Ryder
Wolf explained his heartfelt inspiration in co-writing the track: “I'm
in a relationship and also have children, and that feeling of feeling
complete and having love and deep admiration for my partner was at the
crux of why ' The Only One' started taking shape.”
(Nashville, TN – October 25,
2019) JoAnna Janèt is
no stranger to the stage. Her incredible musical journey has landed her on
stages with powerhouse acts such as Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, Sunny Sweeney,
Mickey Guyton and many others. Now, JoAnna is taking center stage with the
release of her latest single, “I Don’t Know Why,” available now on all
digital streaming platforms.
The hauntingly beautiful track
was written by Janèt and
Jeremy Spillman (Eric Church, Little Big Town, Trace Adkins, Lanco, Midland)
and was also produced by Spillman.
“I am so
thankful that I’ve been able to work in music for most of my life. It has given
me a way to express things words alone can’t convey, and that’s definitely
something that rings true about this song for me. “I don’t know why” is about
loving someone so much that you can’t comprehend the thought of anyone ever
hurting them. We all have people like that in our lives... and for me, it’s my
2 amazing kids. From the moment they came into this world, my job became
totally about protecting their innocent little hearts and making sure they were
never broken. As they grow I know that I won’t always be able to keep their
hearts from breaking, and that’s what breaks mine. But regardless, they will
always have me loving them (probably too much. Ha)”
CONNECT with JoAnna Janèt:
About JoAnna Janèt:
JoAnna performs live and in the studio, as a singer and voice actor. She
has had record deals with Dreamworks
Photo Credit:
Jon Paul Bruno
As a touring background singer, she has been on the road with LeAnn
Rimes, Sunny Sweeney, Reba and Mickey Guyton, and “American Soul and Rock and
Roll Choir".
She experienced tours with Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert and Bob Seger.
TV performances
include the Today Show, the Tonight Show, Good
Morning America, David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel.
As a session background singer,
she has recorded with Tenille Townes, Lainey Wilson, LeAnn Rimes, Sunny
Sweeney, Eric Church, Reba, Hannah Kerr, Pam Tillis, Aaron Tippin, Steve
Holy, and others, including Vegietales: Beauty and the Beet. As a voice
actor, JoAnna is featured in commercials for brands like Fisher Price,
Ever After High and in the upcoming audio book, “DeVine
Devils“, by author and songwriter Jeremy Spillman.
‘Friends Like These’ have been added to the Digital Rebel roster with their
new single ‘Good Time’.
Formerly called ‘Outlander’
* – the band are now unashamedly about feel good POP!
Swept
away in a creative whirlwind, UK Pop band Friends Like These is making
feel-good, energetic music with a bold, modern sound. The last two years of
writing and performing together have helped develop and hone their musical
style based on their eclectic influences. As well as being a polished live act,
Friends Like These also shine in the
studio; writing, recording, producing and mixing all of their own music. Their
music captures everything across the spectrum of contemporary music, from the
stripped-back, heartfelt songs with big harmonies, to songs with undeniable
groove and melody.
Formed
in 2015, Friends Like These forged
their friendship and musical collaboration under the name Outlander *, when the four guys joined forces, writing, performing
at every opportunity, while some of them attended university.
The
5-piece line up was completed when female drummer, Lowri joined the four
multi-instrumentalist companions, Ali, Alex, Brian & David in 2016.
*
As Outlander the band won
the coveted title ofBritish Country
Music Awards (BCMA) Horizon Act of the Year 2015 appealing to new-wave and old-school country fans alike,
Outlander's music took cues from American acts such as Sam Hunt, Hunter Hayes,
Old Dominion, and Brett Eldredge, blending pop and rock hooks with country
instrumentation.
Their
musicianship and engaging presence are apparent in their refined and precise
live performances which have seen them perform alongside artists from a variety
of different genres, including Jools
Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Alison Moyet, We Are
Scientists, and Buzzcocks. In
2016 the band also had the privilege of opening for British Pop/Soul legends
and ‘Stars’ hitmakers Simply Red on their Big Love Stadium Tour at the Emirates
International Stadium.
Following
a series of spontaneous and experimental recording sessions, the band have
established their new sound with their debut single ‘Good Time’. The hook-laden track is the perfect introduction to
their style of pop music, which takes cues from acts such as Bruno Mars, Maroon
5, and The 1975. Kicking off with a driving synth, the infectious new single
has an immediacy that demands the listeners’ attention and doesn’t let up until
the song’s final notes ring out. Set against this 80s style synth backdrop is
an unabashedly, unapologetic modern Pop
song, with intertwining guitars, powerful drums, and soaring vocals. It was a very organic writing session. As lead guitarist Alex Youngsays: ‘When we went into the studio to
write and record ‘Good Time’ we had no set rules for what we wanted the song to
be.We knew we were onto something good
on the first day when we crashed the computer! The following day we had to
start again but were all caught up within an hour - we could remember every
single recorded part from the day before we were that happy with what we’d
achieved!’
Now
the band have consolidated their creative sound they are now together in a
rhythm, locked away in the studio, writing and recording a series of singles,
which will follow on from ‘Good Time’ and form their debut EP.
Forget
the world’s problems for a moment and remember Everyone can have a Good Time
with Friends Like These.
