New Year, New Music!!!

By Sydney Wann

While the rest of us are just now settling into our 2024 rhythm, our OM team and artists have been prepping for 2024 for months. We’re excited to be able to share a couple of new releases, tour announces, and more to come.

Derek Webb just released his new single “Inside Out,” which he described as a “Piano-driven ‘folktronica’ that reflects on the ‘Fruits of the Spirit’ that serves both encouragement and warning.” His raw vocal performance over electronic beats and sweeping syncopated synths is reminiscent of Thom Yorke or Coldplay. “Inside Out” grows into a crescendo of orchestral synthesizers and ends with Webb’s bold and defiant declaration, “I do not fear your god’s hell.” You can listen to his new single anywhere you get your music by clicking here.

Also, remember to grab your tickets to see Derek Webb on tour with Flamy Grant this spring. He’s starting in Florida this weekend and there are so many amazing shows on the roster. For tickets to a show near you, click here.

Just announced new show dates for May, “An Evening With Mary Gauthier.” Shows span throughout the Southeast. Mary is also continuing her shows. Florida, too, this month. To get tickets, click the link here: https://www.marygauthier.com/tour

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Be sure to stay tuned with OM social medias, artists, and more, we have so many more fun announcements up our sleeve!

The Sewing Club's Newest Single, "Cool Girl" Has Arrived

by Maddie Humble

Are you tired of trying to be a cool girl?

The Sewing Club, a five-piece band on the rise made up of Hannah McElroy (lead singer/writer), Stephen Meaux (electric guitar), Will Harris (bass guitar), Justin McKinney (electric guitar) and Zach McCoy (drums) have just released their newest single and it is bedroom rock gold. If you are craving the nostalgic feeling of listening to 90’s rock along with a modern sparkly pop spin, this is the band for you.

The Sewing Club’s latest single, “Cool Girl” transports the listener to a time where maybe they have not felt so “cool.” McElroy uses her gentle yet gritty vocals to describe a time where she felt like she was trying too hard to impress another person but getting nothing in return. The lyrics are so fantastic because this is something most people can relate to. Meaux’s guitar and Harris’ bass skills add another level of grittiness that gives a 90’s ambience and edge while McCoy’s beat on the drums is infectious. It’s the perfect angsty tune to jam out to in your car or in an underground club.

However, if you want to hear this song live, then you’re in some luck! Not only has The Sewing Club taken Nashville by storm, but they are about to take the whole U.S. by storm as a special guest on the Arlie’s Angels U.S. tour with Arlie!

Here are the tour dates to catch The Sewing Club in your neck of the woods:

Trevor Lombardi

Finally, go listen to "Cool Girl"on all streaming platforms!

"So Good" by Alex Blue is the Summer Song You Need Right Now.

By Luke McMahon

Whether summer means a few months of a wide-open schedule and not knowing what day it is, or just another few months out of the year where you tap your foot under your desk until the weekend, Alex Blue has you covered with the perfect summer tune. With a fitting title, “So Good” is the perfect encapsulation of the inevitable summer blues and the sunshine that wishes them away. 

Sharing a little backstory on the track, Alex says, “This song is about getting a call from the worst possible person to hear from on your birthday. It makes a day that should have been celebratory a bit of a nightmare. This dancey song daydream is about what the party might have been like if that call never came.” Just because the weather is nice and the sunlight sticks around a little longer these days doesn’t mean everyday worries and struggles don’t know where to find us. Blue pinpoints that feeling so well in this song. Not only do I find comfort in someone else admitting to feeling not so great on what should be a good day, but Blue has made me want to get up and dance about it. Take a drive around your neighborhood, roll down your windows, blast some “So Good,” and thank me later.

In a visual accompaniment to the song, Alex can be seen enjoying a classic rock pop under the summer sun, taking in the colors, sounds, and scenery that are guaranteed to invigorate your summer daydreaming. 

Written by Alex Blue and produced by herself & Giulio Cercato, “So Good” joins “Coffee in the Morning,” another recent single off of Alex’s current EP project.

Be sure to check out “So Good” as well as Alex’s other incredible projects on all streaming platforms here!

Super Cool Hush Kids Covers!

by Madison Moll

We love Hush Kids and we love to see fans share their love of their tracks by creating and performing their own spins on them! Here are some of our favorite Hush Kids covers from some super awesome fans. Check it out!

“Goodbye Rain” Cover by Jacob McCoy feat. Langley Burton

Nashville Singer-songwriter Jacob McCoy invites his friend, Langley Burton, to cover this amazing Hush Kids tune!

“Morning is Made” Cover by The Huixqui Sisters

Acoustic vocal duo “The Huixqui Sisters” giving us beautiful harmonies in their rendition of “Morning Is Made” by Hush Kids!

“All My Love” Hush Kids Cover by Kyle Simmons

Charlotte vocalist Kyle Simmons and his wonderfully colorful cover of “All My Love” by Hush Kids!

“Wake Up” Hush Kids Cover by Sahana and Ranjani Naresh

These sisters covered the Hush Kids tune “Wake Up” and provided such a beautiful performance!

“Oasis” Drum Cover By Max Sansalone

Rounding us out on our favorite Hush Kids cover is drummer Max adding a “simple groove” to the Hush Kids track “Oasis”!

Thank you to these wonderful musicians and fans for their beautiful takes on some popular Hush Kids melodies! Be sure to check them out and also listen to Hush Kids newest single “Weatherman” out everywhere now!

What’s Happening with Our Artists this Week

by James Muller

From an outside perspective, most people would think that there is not a whole lot is going on with musicians right now. With live music on pause for the most part, many artists have jumped into a quarantine of creativity or simply just spend time with family. At Olivia Management, each of our artists have had a busy summer finding new ways to bring music to the world and connect with their fans. From playing live streams, launching Patreons, safe and socially distanced shows, releasing new singles, and everything in between. Every week is different, and there is always something new happening with our artists. Here’s a little rundown of what our artists have going on this week! 

If there’s one thing we know about Jill Andrews, it’s that she loves to tour. While understanding the need and importance for social distancing and safety during this time, Jill had a vision to tour the country in a safe and pandemic-friendly way. This week she continues her ‘Outdoor Spaces and Covered Faces Tour’ with a show on Thursday, August 6th in Madison, WI. So far the tour has been a socially distanced success, and Jill has been thrilled to play live for her fans in a safe manner. 

Hush Kids are beaming with their latest single release, “Wake Up (Acoustic)”, and are excited to have this song out in the world! Take a listen.

Derek Webb continues his ‘End of The World’ livestream series this Thursday with a full performance of his album, “Mockingbird”. Click here for Tickets!

Ruthie Collins has been making the most of her airstream with her livestream series, “Live from the Airstream”. Check out her next show, Monday, August 6th. She will be playing future cuts!

We are so proud of all that are artists are doing to stay creative and connected with their fans!