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Taken Days released new single “Don’t Take Me Home”

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“Don’t take me home is about that person who just will not let the party die.  Listen to the contradicting verses between Corey and Brent as they debate between keeping the night going or suggesting that it’s time to go home.”, says singer Brent Waterworth.

Taken Days is a melodic pop punk rock trio from Orange County, California.  The band was established in 2017.  After two EP releases, Taken Days’ debut full-length album “Every Second…” was released by Wiretap Records in March of 2021.  With the collaboration of producer Cameron Webb, the album quickly gained momentum and created bigger opportunities and a larger following for the band. 

In early 2023 Taken Days finished their second full-length album.  Working again with producer Cameron Webb, but on this endeavor, they spend over one year crafting the songs through rehearsals, demos, and preproduction meetings.  This effort has enhanced the band’s songwriting dynamic to include a faster and edgier sound,  while not abandoning the band’s mid-tempo/ pop punk/ emo/ big chorus with the two lead singers’ signature sound.  This latest effort will surely become a fan favorite and turn the heads of others who had not previously given the band their attention. The new album titled “Any Minute” will be released through SBÄM Records in Europe and 55Rose Records in North America in the fall of 2023. 

Taken days has performed with some of the genre’s leading and most legendary bands. Word of their energetic live performance has been spreading across the punk scene.  The sound of Taken Days has often been compared to acts including; Alkaline Trio, MxPx, The Ataris, The Menzingers, Bayside, Teenage Bottlerocket, and Blink-182.

There are no signs of Taken Days slowing down, as they continue to work towards earning their seat as a staple in the pop punk genre. 

Taken Days are:        

Corey Glockner – Bass/ Vocals

            Brent Waterworth – Guitar/ Vocals            Landon Asbury – Drums
Partners:
           Label(s): SBÄM Records (Europe), 55Rose Records (NA)
           Marketing: Dorothy House
           PR: Jo! PR (Europe), Earshot Media (NA)

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‘A Long Way Down’ from Yvet Garden dealing with depression and other things we tend to not talk about.

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A Long Way Down
Artist: Yvet Garden 
Tracklist: Perspective/When The Angels Fall/Negativity/The Light In The Dark/Annihilation Trend/More (only available on the vinyl version)

Formed in 2015 in Valence (France), Yvet Garden is all about rock. Sometimes punk-rock, sometimes metal, the 4 valentines string together their devastating riffs through atmospheres tinged with darkness and melancholy. 

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Track by track
Perspective-Perspectives is a protest song, with a taste of popular revolt in the lyrics.Here we have two totally opposed points of view: the people on one side, and the rulers of this world on the other, with their respective arguments, fears and frustrations.

 When The Angels Fall-When The Angels Fall, as the name suggests, is a rather dark song about depression. After our epic trip to the Uk at the end of 2019, some members took a step back from the band and the worldwide pandemic followed, which was mentally quite difficult on a personal level for all of us. This song is the 1st composition Flo has come up with since then, and I was keen to express what I was feeling at the time. Depression is a subject I take very seriously, as it’s often invisible to others and can cause a lot of damage. Don’t hesitate to speak out. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel. – Rudy

Negativity-Negativity is a song created during the sad period of lockdown in 2020 and simply reflects the physical and mental discomfort that many of us felt for several weeks. This song was an obvious choice to be the first single of our new EP as it marks a transition for Yvet Garden, both in terms of line up and musical orientation.
The Light In The Dark-Still in the context of depression, The Light In The Dark is a song of hope, thanks to love. When you’re at your lowest ebb and everything around you is weighing you down, all it takes is one person to get you back on track and living again.

Annihilation Trend-What would an EP in 2023 be without mentioning nature, climate and biodiversity?
Absolutely impossible! That’s what we’ve done with the song Annihilation Trend. Through the eyes of a bird covered in fuel oil in the middle of the ocean, or one of the last great apes in Southeast Asia struggling to find food and shelter, we wanted to show the extent to which man is destroying the earth, pure and simple, in his quest for the infinite dollar. “We have become the cancer of our own planet” said Enhancer back in 2008. 15 years later, nothing has changed – in fact, it’s even worse.
More-More is a bonus track at the end of the EP which is included on the vinyl. In a slightly different, shoegaze vibe, we once again show a different side of the band, because we have to get out of our comfort zone. As far as the lyrics are concerned, we’re following in the footsteps of Annihilation Trend, with a text centered on the way we behave in society towards nature.
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Estonian Rebellious Punk-Rock Act Elukas Sign With Wormholedeath

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Explosive Estonian quintet Elukas has inked a pivotal deal with Wormholedeath promising to rekindle the flames of their acclaimed EP, “Loomad Koos.”This strategic alliance will see the reissue of their phenomenal EP, “Loomad Koos,” scheduled for release on November 24, 2023. Be ready for this relentless force from Estonia, cause they will ignite your ears with their fiery sound.
Elukas recently formalized their alliance with Wormholedeath at Tordimaja, the very studio where the EP was originally recorded. Hans Tort, the band’s drummer, expressed their excitement, stating, “We are thrilled to announce that Elukas has joined forces with the prestigious Italian label, Wormholedeath, for the re-release of our debut EP, ‘Loomad Koos.’ This partnership is a crucial milestone for an independent band like Elukas, as it allows us to reach audiences and territories that would have been beyond our grasp at this point in our career. In the music industry, as in any other field, it’s essential to surround yourself with individuals who are not only honest, passionate, and professional but who also share a common vision for the future. We are immensely proud and delighted to become a part of the Wormholedeath family.”
About ElukasElukas embarked on their musical journey in the fall of 2021 as a five-member punk-rock band with a shared aspiration to create, record, and perform their distinctive music. Their debut concert on March 25, 2022, marked the beginning of an exciting chapter. In May of the same year, they ventured into Sinusoid Studio to record three singles.During late summer, a significant change took place as the band’s original bassist, Mikk, chose to pursue a different path. Singer Karl Kärpuk took on the bass duties, a role he had already assumed during the band’s debut concert.
In the fall of 2022, they released three singles: “Metanoia” on September 30, “Hullumaja Puhvet” on October 31, and “Ajurünnak” on November 25. “Ajurünnak” garnered recognition, securing a spot in the RockFM December TOP-5 as voted by radio listeners. It also claimed 3rd place in the Estonian music category in the Rock Anthem of the Year competition and was selected as the debut of the week by Raadio2.Just two weeks before their January concert, Karl sustained a wrist injury, leading to Alan’s temporary role as the bassist for that performance. Following a successful show, Alan was invited to join the band permanently, an offer he eagerly accepted.In late February, the band established a makeshift studio in the drummer’s summer house, where they recorded five songs in just one week. This collective effort culminated in the birth of their debut EP, “Loomad Koos.”Most recently, Elukas graced the stage at the Barbar Feast 2023 festival, where they kicked off the event as the opening act. They also rocked the crowd at the Heavy Music Estonia Showcase Day 2023.

Elukas Lineup:
Alan Urva – Bass / Backing Vocals
Hans Tort – Drums
Karl Kärpuk – Lead Vocals
Raido Krutto – Guitar / Backing Vocals
Sten Olof Abram – Guitar / Backing Vocals

For more information about Elukas, please visit:
elukas.band
www.facebook.com/Elukasband
www.instagram.com/elukas_band
www.youtube.com/@elukasband
Spotify: tinyurl.com/SpotifyElukas