Filmed at Factory Underground Studio (Norwalk, CT). Directed by John Shyloski
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Factory Underground Records is pleased to announce the release of “Hand Me Down,” its debut single by Ridgefield, CT-based singer-songwriter Ashley Jo. The infectiously catchy country song was exclusively premiered by WKCK Kickin’ Kountry 101 on iHeart radio, an Asheville, NC-based digital radio station, earning rave public response amongst its extensive national listenership.
Ashely shared the very moment she heard herself on Kickin' Kountry 101 for the very first time with her fans live on TikTok @AshelyJoMusic: "I've been waiting for this for so long. I'm so excited - this is the first time I've ever been on the radio!" she said.
As of today, she can finally share her excitement with friends and family hearing the song for the first time on major streaming outlets including Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon. "Hand Me Down" is first song released by Ashely Jo since she signed with Factory Underground Records, distributed by SRG/ILS, an aggregate to Virgin/Universal Music Group.
“We see the greatest potential in Ashely Jo, not only as a performer, and recording artist, but as a professional songwriter. She has a rare talent in her lyrical writing, her ability to tell a story, and put that into music,“ said Marc Alan of Factory Underground Records.
Everyone we’ve shared this song with has been blown away, including Shannon Steele of Kickin' Kountry 101. So we were really excited to have his station premiere the song. What they're doing is very different, and cutting edge, mixing records top country acts with records by emerging talent they are finding throughout the country," said Alan.
Shannon Steele of Kickin' Kountry 101 certainly is no stranger to country radio; in fact he’s been in it since the age of 12, and his fingers have been on the pulse of the music business ever since. Like many, Steele discovered Ashley Jo through her massive presence on Tik Tok, and he has been following her ever since.
"I stumbled upon Ashley Jo on TikTok and was immediately blown away by her voice. Her powerful vocals and the grace with which she carries herself are truly mesmerizing. From the first note, I knew she was destined for stardom. Keep an eye on this rising country star!" Steele said.
Meanwhile, his station Kickin Kountry 101 has skyrocketed over the past year to over 500,000 listeners. It will be one of 25 radio stations among major market and nationally syndicated shows, and the only digital station amongst them, to interview top Country Stars at the prestigious CMA and ACM Awards. This honor places Kickin Kountry 101 at the forefront of country music broadcasting as part of the exclusive and coveted Sharla McCoy's Music Row Live Broadcast Event. This is a true mark of distinction for the station, considering McCoy’s own country music pedigree; she has been called one of the most powerful women in country music, as a producer, and manager for over 30 years.
Listen here for Ashely Jo "Hand Me Down" streaming worldwide:
Kickin' Kountry 101 on iHeart: https://kickinkountryradio.com/
Amazon Music: http://music.amazon.com/albums/B0D89V6BZZ
Amazon: http://amazon.com/dp/B0D89V6BZZ
Tidal: tidal.com/album/371997070
Violet Young, of Hulu’s Life and Beth, is set to release her single “16." The actor is signed to Factory Underground Records, distributed by SRG-ILS/Virgin/Universal Music Group, in partnership with Forever Young Productions.
Norwalk, (Issuewire.com) - “16” is the first of a four-song collaboration by Brooklyn, NY-based writers and producers Jackson Hoffman, Ryder Stuart, and Julia Brex, with actor and singer-songwriter Violet Young.
Brex writes: “Violet came into the studio with lyrical and melodic ideas she had written that Jackson, Ryder, and I felt were so universal to the teenage experience. We crafted this 'ode to coming-of-age,' with a sound that is both modern and timeless, like being 16 again."
"16" will be released to worldwide music streaming platforms on March 17, 2023 by Factory Underground Records, in partnership with Young's Forever Young Productions.
"We couldn't be more pleased to be releasing this talented young actor's debut single, which showcases her unique and powerful vocal," said Michael Cusanelli of Factory Underground Records.
As an emerging singer/songwriter, Young’s inspirations include Amy Winehouse, Phoebe Bridgers, and Kacey Musgraves among others.
Of her experience working in the studio with Jackson, Rider, and Julia, Young says: “I’ve felt more confident about my songwriting and process. I feel like I can dive into a song and trust that it can become something. Working with other people and learning from them has been such a blessing and I know I’m a better musician because of it.”
Violet Young can be seen on Hulu in Amy Schumer’s "Life and Beth." She plays the teen version to Amy’s title role as Beth. Young can also be seen as Maya Picasso in Nat Geo’s Genius Picasso with Antonio Banderas.
For more information about Violet Young please visit www.VioletYoung.com
About Factory Underground Records:
Norwalk, CT-based Factory Underground Records is a highly creative and cutting-edge media production company with an in-house team of award-winning recording engineers, producers, musicians, songwriters, composers, sound-designers, videographers, photographers, web designers and graphic artists - all working together in a uniquely creative and organic environment. Factory Underground Records is distributed by SRG-ILS/Virgin/UniversalMusicGroup.
For more information visit www.FactoryUndergroundRecords.com
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