MUSIC VIDEO RELEASE: “Anyways, I Love You” by Wild Rivers

“Anyways, I Love You,” the new song from platinum-selling trio Wild Rivers, has debuted with the official music video, directed by Hannah Gray Hall and produced by Weird Candy.

Reflecting on the track, the group—Khalid Yassein, Devan Glover and Andrew Oliver—shares, “‘Anyways, I Love You’ is a song about loving someone through thick and thin. It’s saying that no matter what you do that annoys the hell out of me, you are still mine for the long haul. I think that often someone’s ‘worst’ traits are usually what makes them so special too, and seeing the whole of someone is true love. This song is meant to be a love song, but a realistic one. We aren’t perfect but I love you anyways. I think of this song as kind of an alternate universe version of our song ‘Thinking ‘Bout Love,’ where the couple stayed together and made it last through all the hardships.”

Produced by Gabe Wax (Soccer Mommy, Adrienne Lenker) and recorded in Joshua Tree, CA, “Anyways, I Love You” finds Wild Rivers’ introspective lyricism imbued with a new level of confidence and an energized creative perspective.

Formed during their time at Queen’s University in Ontario, Wild Rivers has released two full-length albums to date including 2022’s Sidelines, which landed at #9 on the U.S. Spotify Debut Album Chart. Released to critical acclaim, Under The Radar praised, “expertly straddles the lines between folk and indie, offering an empathetic and enveloping comfort and a piece of poignant pop beauty,” while American Songwriter declared, “Soul-stirring…rich male/female harmonies bring the emotional lyrics to life.” Since the release of Sidelines, Wild Rivers has been nominated for Breakthrough Group of The Year at the 2023 JUNO Awards, seen their breakout single, “Thinking ‘Bout Love,” certified Gold in Australia and Platinum in Canada and garnered over 450 million global streams and 4 million monthly listeners on Spotify. The group has also spent much of their career touring across the world including countless headline shows as well as dates supporting artist such as The Chicks and Noah Kahan.

French band L’Impératrice releases new Music Video for “Love from the Other Side”

L’Impératrice has released a new single, “Love from the Other Side,” along with an accompanying music video. The Parisian band also just wrapped their international sold out “Double Trouble Tour,” and riveting performances at Outside Lands and Coachella, which saw them hailed as an “artist to watch” by the likes of Entertainment Weekly, Los Angeles Times and Grammy.com. They were also praised for their live show from the likes of Billboard, Paper Magazine and more. .

“Love from the Other Side” is the first English-language single from their upcoming album, Pulsar, via Microqlima. “The first time I heard the instrumental, I thought, ‘That’s the vibe,’ even though it’s really different than what we do,” says the band’s founder Charles de Boisseguin of encountering a piece that began with Achille Trocellier and Tom Daveau, the most rock-oriented members of L’Impératrice. “There is a British side to it, like Gorillaz with a bit of MGMT.” Frontwoman Flore Benguigui and Nicky Green wrote the melody and lyrics together, building off the idea of “the good ghosts that are around you” and the sense of slight spookiness she heard in the bassline.

“Love from the Other Side” follows the album’s early singles “Danza Marilú (feat. Fabiana Martone),” an electrifying homage to Italo-disco and is an anthem for women of all ages for freely moving on the dancefloor; and “Me Da Igual,” three words in Spanish that roll off the tongue, a perfect title for a track of heightened sensuality. These early singles from Pulsar give listeners a look at what to expect throughout the the focused but far-reaching new record, influenced by the band’s travels around the globe in support of 2021 album Tako Tsubo, including shows across the U.S., Mexico and Europe.

Pulsar sees L’Impératrice move freely among the sounds they love, bridging hip-hop, kosmische, and modern pop with their most unabashed embraces of French Touch and international house ever. It is their first album to feature guest vocalists including folk / pop singer Maggie Rogers and rapper / producer Erick the Architect, among others.

The new album is also a record where L’Impératrice made every decision, a set of songs that truly captured the band’s spirit both onstage and off. The self-produced album radiates the energy and wisdom of a band that has helmed so many dance parties around the world on the way to finding itself and its sound. Throughout, vocalist Benguigui boldly sings of self-empowerment, or of shirking beauty standards, ageism, and drab normalcy. These are apt messages for these incandescent anthems of experience, of being yourself instead of anyone else’s version of it.

While writing the album, L’Impératice also tried a novel approach – splitting into two teams of ever-interchanging members to explore new ideas, led by de Boisseguin. It was a way of incorporating every voice into writing like never before, pulling from idiosyncratic upbringings and enthusiasms. They then passed the tracks to Benguigui, a longtime jazz singer who would sometimes write two-dozen vocal melodies for a song just to see which one fit best. It was an arduous and exciting process and saw the band go from writing through to recording the album in about nine months. This was the sort of self-determination they’d wanted and now found.

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Great Wines for the Mothers in Your Life

Every season has its own time for wines, and has wines that are good matches for the time. For example, wine connoisseur and entrepreneur Stephanie Franklin observes that Spring is a season that invites a delightful transition in the world of wines, marked by a shift towards lighter, refreshing options that perfectly complement the blossoming surroundings. During this time you can even plan ahead and select the perfect wine to gift for Mother’s Day, anniversaries or birthdays – a bottle as exceptional and timeless as the mothers being celebrated. Opting for a sparkling wine, light rosé with its delicate hues, or flavorful pinot grigio accompanied by nuanced flavors can embody the grace and femininity associated with motherhood. A carefully chosen bottle accompanied by a heartfelt note makes for a memorable and cherished gift, expressing gratitude and love in a truly refined manner.

The best gifts for moms mean a lot to Franklin as she lost her mother a few years ago. That was the moment she decided to move on from her job in AdTech and launch a wine company she always dreamed of, Fly Wines. Fly Wines’ recently launched international wine collection presents selections to wine lovers looking to provide their palette with new and exciting tastes, regardless of their level of wine experience or expertise.

As a Black female in the industry, Stephanie knows how minority-owned wineries — both female and black alike — are not just changing the flavor profile of the wines, but are also influencing the industry’s future direction, making it more representative of society’s diverse fabric.

Some unique wines recommended by Stephanie and Fly Wines include:

  • Patara Beyaz (Dry White Wine) by Likya : A crisp, unoaked Patara Beyaz with citrus and floral notes pairs well with a variety of dishes.
  • Grechetto by Goretti: As an aperitif, excellent with many dishes, fish and white meat. Deep and elegant with fruit notes, in parti- cular, on the nose, are notes of pineapple, banana, yellow peach, scotch broom flowers and almonds
  • Merlot by Mosole: Soft and approachable, Merlot offers flavors of plum, cherry, and vanilla, making it a versatile choice for many dishes.
  • Cabernet Sauvignon by Fortino: Aged for over three years in French oak barrels. This wine is dark velvet in color, with rich, bold aromas of blackberries and cherries. There are delicate hints of cloves, a pinch of black pepper, and smokey oak flavors that allow it to pair deliciously with beef dishes, from charred cheeseburgers to well-marinated ribeye steaks.

Of course, if you like them then you can absolutely drink or gift these wines at any time of year and for any reason.