Seven Year Witch debuted the video for its latest single last month.
The band premiered the video for its single, ‘Cyanide‘ Jan. 28. The video features the band performing its single in a circus tent setting as a group of people and clowns watch. The song plays over the visual in the meantime.
Along with that presentation, the video features a secondary story that the band explained in a prepared statement.
“‘Cyanide’ is our most ambitious release to date,” the statement reads. “The song is telling a tragic love story, and the music video follows closely with it. It feels like a Seven Year Witch movie!” The lyrical theme featured in this song directly compliments the song’s video.
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The blues-rock based musical arrangement that accompanies the song’s lyrical content is a rich composition that will appeal to fans of bands, such as Joyous Wolf, Blacktop Mojo, and Small Town Titans.
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The musical arrangement featured in ‘9 to 5′ is a power ballad of sorts. The gentle, contemplative verses and moving choruses make for a whole that will tug at listeners’ heart strings.
The lyrical theme that accompanies the song’s musical arrangement is a statement that pays tribute to America’s working class, according to a statement from front man/bassist Phil Freeman.
“‘9 to 5’ is the ultimate salute to the hard worker and how they deserve to enjoy the fruits of their labors once in a while,” said Freeman. “We all deserve to take a load off, and that’s what this song is all about.”
The Ride is available to stream and download here.
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The Ride is available to stream and download here.
‘Let Me Breathe’ is the most Alter Bridge-esque song featured in The Ride in terms of its musical arrangement. That is made clear through the combination of the song’s instrumentation and Freeman’s vocal delivery style. Even the choruses play out like a mirror image to Alter Bridge’s work. That is not necessarily a bad thing because the work still maintains its own identity despite the clear comparison. It is just one part of what makes the song worth examining. The song’s lyrical theme adds its own touvh to the work.
The lyrical content featured in ‘Let Me Breathe’ comes across as a familiar story of one’s battle with one’s inner self. The band confirmed that to a point in a prepared statement, which notes, “Let Me Breathe is about facing the music, and acknowledging, as Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn so beautifully puts “…the line that separates good and evil right through every human heart.”
This is a familiar lyrical theme for so much music, not just rock. It is inferred right from the song’s lead verse and chorus, in which Freeman sings, “There’s a game of hide and seek tonight/Between my shadow and I/And it starves for something greater now/As I sit here satisfied/It whispers in my ear and tries/To sell my soul for things that I don’t need/It seems it won’t stop until I break/Especially when I start to speak/Let me breathe as I try to clear the weight inside/As I find my saving grace this time/Cause the hunger never fades /No the hunger never fades/Let me be as I try to steal away this night/As I try to clear the weight inside/Cause the hunger never fades/No the hunger never fades/Let me breathe as I try to clear a space inside.” That inner battle theme is made just as clear in the song’s second verse, in which Freeman sings, “This game we play is zero sum/There’s no winner and no higher ground/But at least these words they save my pain/From this battle to which I’m bound/I say/Trust me you don’t want any of this/Trust me you don’t want any of this/Trust me you don’t want any of these empty lies/So get behind me and follow the leader/Get behind me and follow the leader/Don’t forget your place and remember why.” The existential message is confirmed without doubt in the song’s third and final verse, which states, “And I hope to God that this saves you too/Cause we all have shadows in our minds/And all they want is everything and all we have is time/And all that we can try to do is lead them to the light.” Overall, the song’s message is one of hope for listeners, reminding audiences that those shadows can be eliminated and that we can breathe again. This is a positive message that will resonate with listeners every day. When it is couple with the song’s radio ready musical arrangement, the whole of the song becomes a work that every listener will appreciate. When the song is considered with the others examined here, the album’s current singles, and its one remaining song, the whole of this record proves to be a “rock solid” (yes, that awful pun was intended, too) album.
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Small Town Titans has, over the course of the past two years, become quite a big deal in the rock community. Yes, that awful pun was intended. From its surprise hit cover of the holiday song ‘You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch’ to original songs, such as ‘Dragonfly,’ ‘Devil’s Choir,’ and ‘War Cry’ to other equally popular covers and originals, this band has made quite a name for itself, and it has done so with the least amount of label help. Now on Friday, the band will take its next step forward on its journey with the release of its new album The Ride. The album has already spawned six singles ahead of its release – more than half of its album. As much as they do to show what makes this album so appealing, they are only a portion of what makes the album stand out. ‘Behind The Moon’ is another notable addition to the album. It will be addressed shortly. ‘When It All Comes Down’ does its own share, too, to show the album’s strength. It will be discussed a little later. Much the same can be said of ‘Let Me Breath,’ which comes just ahead of the album’s midpoint. It will also be discussed later. When all three of these noted songs are considered along with the noted singles and the one remaining unmentioned song from this record, the whole proves to be a presentation that, given the right support, could finally be that record that breaks this band into the mainstream.
Small Town Titans has, ever since its inception, been one of the rock and hard rock communities’ best kept secrets. Its star has quickly risen since 2018 though, and now with the pending release of its new album The Ride, the secret could finally be out about this outstanding band. The six singles that the album has already produced have more than proven that true. They are only some of its notable works, though. ‘Behind The Moon,’ which comes early in the album’s run, is notable in its own right. That is due in no small part its musical arrangement. The arrangement in question forms the song’s foundation. What makes it so interesting is that between the harmonies and guitar lines, audiences get a song that crosses elements of modern/active rock and a clear classic rock influence for its whole. One could argue that there are touches of Queen and The Allman Brothers Band mixed along with something more modern along the lines of Alter Bridge, for the same of comparison. When that musical presentation is coupled with the song’s clearly uplifting lyrical content, the song in whole gains even more traction.
The lyrical theme featured in ‘Behind The Moon’ is that of being willing to take risks and make the most of life. That is evidenced clearly in the song’s chorus, in which front man Phil Freeman sings, “The sun don’t shine/When you stand behind the moon.” The message is made even clearer as he sings in the song’s lead verse, “I was walking on the other side of the moon/Looking for another sign of life/I was trying/To buy another man’s dreams/In exchange for something nice/Then I saw it /I saw it coming from miles away/Then I saw it/I saw it coming from miles away/The break of day.” What audiences get here is that message, with Phil stating metaphorically, the song’s subject was trying to be someone and something that he wasn’t. That is made clear in the statement about trying “To buy another man’s dreams/In exchange for something nice.” As he continues, the song’s subject notes he saw reality in what he was doing. The optimistic, uplifting message continues as he sings in the song’s second verse, “There was a fork in the road and no time left/But I finally had a place to go and a reason to live/And from that moment on I flew into space/Towards all those burning stars with a reason to give/And you’ll see me/You’ll see me coming from miles away/Yeah you’ll see me/You’ll see me coming from miles away/To find my place.” When all of this positive mindset is considered along with the song’s equally upbeat musical arrangement, the whole leaves zero doubt as to what makes it such an appealing addition to The Ride. It is just one of the additional entries that makes the album so strong. ‘When It All Comes Down’ is yet another powerful addition to The Ride.
‘When It All Comes Down’ wastes no time catching listeners’ attention once it gets started. The song’s musical arrangement lends itself to comparisons to works from the likes of Hellyeah and Dope in its verses. On the other hand, the choruses once again conjure thoughts of Alter Bridge. That sounds on paper, like quite the musical contrast, and it is. At the same time though, Freeman (who plays bass along with handling vocals), drummer Johnny Ross, and guitarist Ben Guiles make the balance work. The end result is a fiery composition that stands completely on its own musical merits separate from the rest of the album’s works. That high-energy composition partners well with the song’s lyrical content, which delivers a message of making sure we realize where we set our priorities in life.
The noted message is familiar to rock fans, but interestingly not overly used, which keeps it fresh in this case. That is even more so in the fashion in which it is delivered. Freeman sings in the song’s lead verse and chorus, “You put stock in temporary things/Yet you cry, cry, cry when they fail to make you sing/You miss the forest for the trees/As if you’ll live forever and never bleed/Forever and never bleed/Ring around the dollar/Pocket full of power/Ashes to ashes/It all falls down/Ring around the dollar/Pocket full of greed /Ashes to ashes /As we all bleed/Tell me what it’s worth/When it all comes down/When it all comes down/Tell me what it’s worth/When it all comes down/When it all comes tumbling down.” The message is just as stark and powerful in the song’s second verse, which finds Freeman singing, “No one’s gonna save you better than yourself/No one’s gonna steal your soul better than/your wealth/Put two and two together/And measure out the way they make you feel/Feel, feel, feel.” This message is a statement of which listeners need to be reminded daily. We put our focus on all the wrong things so often, and we need to step back and make sure we know what is really important in life. When this loudly echoing statement is coupled with the power in the song’s musical arrangement, the whole of the song leaves no doubt why it is yet another notable addition to The Ride. It certainly is not the last of the album’s most notable works. ‘Let Me Breathe’ is one more song worth examining here.
‘Let Me Breathe’ is the most Alter Bridge-esque song featured in The Ride in terms of its musical arrangement. That is made clear through the combination of the song’s instrumentation and Freeman’s vocal delivery style. Even the choruses play out like a mirror image to Alter Bridge’s work. That is not necessarily a bad thing because the work still maintains its own identity despite the clear comparison. It is just one part of what makes the song worth examining. The song’s lyrical theme adds its own touvh to the work.
The lyrical content featured in ‘Let Me Breathe’ comes across as a familiar story of one’s battle with one’s inner self. This is a familiar lyrical theme for so much music, not just rock. It is inferred right from the song’s lead verse and chorus, in which Freeman sings, “There’s a game of hide and seek tonight/Between my shadow and I/And it starves for something greater now/As I sit here satisfied/It whispers in my ear and tries/To sell my soul for things that I don’t need/It seems it won’t stop until I break/Especially when I start to speak/Let me breathe as I try to clear the weight inside/As I find my saving grace this time/Cause the hunger never fades /No the hunger never fades/Let me be as I try to steal away this night/As I try to clear the weight inside/Cause the hunger never fades/No the hunger never fades/Let me breathe as I try to clear a space inside.” That inner battle theme is made just as clear in the song’s second verse, in which Freeman sings, “This game we play is zero sum/There’s no winner and no higher ground/But at least these words they save my pain/From this battle to which I’m bound/I say/Trust me you don’t want any of this/Trust me you don’t want any of this/Trust me you don’t want any of these empty lies/So get behind me and follow the leader/Get behind me and follow the leader/Don’t forget your place and remember why.” The existential message is confirmed without doubt in the song’s third and final verse, which states, “And I hope to God that this saves you too/Cause we all have shadows in our minds/And all they want is everything and all we have is time/And all that we can try to do is lead them to the light.” Overall, the song’s message is one of hope for listeners, reminding audiences that those shadows can be eliminated and that we can breathe again. This is a positive message that will resonate with listeners every day. When it is couple with the song’s radio ready musical arrangement, the whole of the song becomes a work that every listener will appreciate. When the song is considered with the others examined here, the album’s current singles, and its one remaining song, the whole of this record proves to be a “rock solid” (yes, that awful pun was intended, too) album.
Small Town Titans is on the verge of becoming a big name in the rock community. The band’s forthcoming album The Ride leaves zero doubt as to that statement’s truth. Its musical arrangements and its lyrical themes collectively fully support the noted statements. That is proven clearly in all three of the songs examined here as well as through the album’s existing singles. When that collective is considered with the album’s one remaining work, the whole of the album proves itself a memorable musical “ride.” The Ride is scheduled for release Friday through AntiFragile Music.
More information on the album is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:
The video for ‘Rufflin’ Feathers’ was co-directed by Guiles and Josh Nesmith. It places the band — Phil Freeman (bass, vocals), Ben Guiles (guitar), and Johnny Ross (drums, vocals) — in a studio setting as it performs its new single.
The musical arrangement featured in the video lends itself to a comparison to works from Audioslave. That is evidenced through the Guiles’ guitar work and Freeman’s vocals. Guiles’ guitar work here is very closely similar in terms of sound and style to that of Tom Morello during his Audioslave days. In the same vein, Freeman’s vocal delivery sound and style is eerily reminiscent of of the late, great Chris Cornell. Ross’ time keeping is solid and rich, too.
The lyrical theme featured in the band’s latest single is a social commentary about the negative influence of social media, according to Ross.
“‘Rufflin’ Feathers’ is a tongue-in-cheek song about the circus that is social media this year. It’s become a constant negative assault on the senses. We wrote it for those who want to drown out all of the social noise by turning their speakers up right now.”
The Ride is scheduled for release Nov. 13 through AntiFragile Music. More information on the album is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:
Independent rock act Small Town Titans unveiled this week some of its most powerful music to date.
The band unveiled its new single ‘Dragonfly,’ which is a tribute to front man Phil Freeman’s mother, who lost her three-year battle with cancer last year. The song is a simple yet powerful tune that features Freeman alone on guitar singing his heartfelt tribute to his mother in a dimly lit studio setting.
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Freeman explained the inspiration for the song and its title in a recent interview, saying that dragonflies held special meaning for his mother, adding it was also meant to bring solace to anyone else who has ever lost a loved one due to illness.
“This song was written for my mother,” Freeman said. “She passed away in February of 2017 after a three-year battle with cancer. She loved dragonflies which happen to have deep spiritual significance in many traditions and cultures, representing love, freedom of spirit and compassion. She embodied all of these qualities…The intent of this song is to celebrate her life and bring a little light and love to anyone who may be dealing with the grief of losing someone to illness. She was and is an amazing soul, and I hope this song captures a tiny glimmer of her spirit for the person listening to it.” ‘
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Small Town Titans is giving audiences a “grinchy” new present this holiday season.
The York, PA-based band recently debuted the video for its take on the classic movie tune ‘You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch,’ which features the band performing the song in a dimly lit studio setting. The band’s take on this holiday standard is easily one of the most standout takes on the work that has ever been composed, and perhaps the best take on the song to date because of its ability to truly capture the essence of the Grinch before he turned good.
The band originally debuted the video, which was recorded at Springwood Productions, via Loudwire on Dec. 1. Audiences can see the band’s video and hear the song now here and via Patreon, a direct to fan social media platform on which fans can donate to videos’ creation and in turn have their names noted in the videos’ credits. Audiences can also download the single now here.
Drummer Johnny Ross said of the band’s take on the song that the band had performed it in the past, adding that those performances played at least partly into this arrangement’s creation.
“We wanted to do something different for the holiday season this year, so we decided to revisit ‘You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” a tune that we had covered for holiday shows in the past,” Ross said. “Other than the Misfits, We really haven’t heard a rock band of any kind cover this song. We rearranged our take on it together and created a dark, bluesy, sinister version, and we are very proud of the result, captured live in the studio.”
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Small Town Titans is paying tribute to America’s men and women in uniform with a new acoustic take on its latest single ‘Too Much To Dream.’
The song is based on a poem written by a military veteran that was sent to the band. The veteran’s name is Don Mattox, and the poem’s title ‘Chemical Dream Catcher.’ According to a press release, the song was born because Mattox wanted to turn the poem into a song, and asked the band if it wanted to use his poem to craft a song.
The end result is the new acoustic composition that audiences can hear now via the band’s official YouTube channel.
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The song’s full studio take is currently expected to be released Nov. 11, 2017—Veteran’s Day.
In anticipation of the song’s full studio release, the band recently launched a PledgeMusic campaign, allowing audiences to pre-order the song’s full-studio release along with a companion video. The initial money raised from the campaign–$10,000—will be used to record the song and develop its companion video. After that, all money raised through the single’s sales will benefit charities chosen by Mattox and the band.
The release of the new single in both its acoustic and full studio version is a positive not just for the band but also for regional PTSD support groups. The website toomuchtodream.org has even been purchased with the aim of using it to create and monitor a network of local PTSD organizations nationwide.
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