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NASHVILLE ARTIST BETTY REED’S LATEST SINGLE

“MISUNDERSTOOD” OUT NOW

MISTAKES MADE, LESSONS LEARNED EP OUT SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Nashville artist Betty Reed’s message is loud and clear on her new single “Misunderstood” out Friday, July 16th. It’s the second single from her forthcoming EP Mistakes Made, Lessons Learned out on 9/3.

“The polished country-pop tune is meaningful in so many ways, a bold statement about an important issue that for too long has been swept under the rug.” – V13

“The idea of this song came to me after reading an article about the origins of the MeToo Movement,” explains Reed. “In many of cases, there was a lot of victim shaming and blaming. Many times the aggressor would say they simply misunderstood or misread the situation.”

She continues, “I deliberately chose not to use gender pronouns in this song. EVERYONE (he, she, them) has experienced harassment in some form or another. This song is for all those people who need to hear that ‘no’ means ‘no.’”

Drawing on personal experiences, Betty Reed relates stories of everyday life through her music. Struggles. Triumphs. Journeys. Her expressive vocals and clever lyrics resonate throughout her debut EP Mistakes Made, Lessons Learned, produced by Bill McDermott.

It’s an eclectic collection of songs that showcase Reed’s ability to write and perform across a musical spectrum. The first single “Karma” is about that moment you are free from an abusive relationship while the other person finally gets their comeuppance.

“Reed’s liberating version of payback is transformed into a modest pop number where instead of wishing ill upon her former partner, she finds freedom in personal happiness and self-love.”

– AudioFemme

While other songs are about her experiences with depression — the ways in which she finds her way out of the dark and into the light. You can hear this theme in “Let It Out” and “Happy.”

“Even though the subject matter of most of songs is serious, I mask it with an upbeat vibe—it’s this veneer of cheeriness that you feel you have to project in order to feel normal.”

Mistakes Made, Lessons Learned will be released on September 3, 2021.

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“MISUNDERSTOOD” (COMING 7/16) || PRE-SAVE

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DESTROY BOYS RELEASE THE VIDEO FOR THEIR

NEW SINGLE “DRINK” + ANNOUNCE SUMMER AND FALL TOUR DATES

“ Using their platform on gender and racial equality as well as LGBTQIA+ rights, Destroy Boys channel that same unbridled passion into their lyrics. The group give a voice to the underrepresented with a fresh perspective on love, loss and everything in between.” - Alternative Press

"Originally from Sacramento and now based in San Francisco, Destroy Boys is an absolutely need-to-know punk trio.” - San Francisco Chronicle

"Produced by Will Yip, it's a ripper." - Brooklyn Vegan

“......it's safe to say Destroy Boys have successfully carved their niche in punk rock.” - Guitar World

“From the distinctive opening riff to the ridiculously catchy chorus, it seems as if Destroy Boys is finding their stride. “ - That Punkzine

“If Destroy Boys are showing us a current direction punk is going in, maybe we should let them lead us there.” - If it’s Too Loud

WATCH “DRINK”: HERE

Northern California’s Destroy Boys are excited to announce the release of the video for their latest single “Drink” along with summer and fall tour dates. The song was produced and mixed by Will Yip (Mannequin Pussy, The Menzingers, Quicksand, Code Orange etc.) Hopeless Records last month. “ ‘Drink’ [the song] is about being in a cycle of addiction that you can’t seem to escape,” says front person Alexia Roditis. “The video is about having visions that you’re afraid of becoming real life, becoming something you can’t control anymore. You’re not sure if you like this place you’ve been to before. But when you are deep enough to realize what’s going on, and that you want to change, sometimes it feels like it’s too late. “ The video takes the viewer through a hazy day in the life of the protagonist whose reality is someone between dreaming and reality. “When dealing with alcoholism, days can often run together,” says director Katie Neuhof. “ Janet [our lead] is trapped in a never-ending cycle of work and drinking at the bar. Each time she enters the bar, things escalate, but she never notices. Finally, the other bar patrons take her to the dark side with them, trapping her in the bar forever”

Destroy Boys are a three-piece band founded by Violet Mayugba (guitar/vocals) and Alexia Roditis (vocals/guitar). Rounded out by drummer Narsai Malik they have been redefining West Coast punk, making waves from the California shoreline to the UK, sharing stages with up and coming bands like Mannequin Pussy as well as punk stalwarts such as Face To Face and Lagwagon. In addition to having racked up over 60 million streams, their music can be heard in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 game, and Tik Tok has embraced them to the tune of 20 thousand user-made videos and over 3.5M views. Their visceral personal tales have won over the hearts and ears of eager listeners who pack out their shows.

The band has been outspoken advocates for a myriad of social justice issues, especially when it comes to racial equality, LGBTQA+ rights, and inclusion for all, which is prevalent in their music, their actions, and how they use their platform. Frontperson Alexia Roditis told Punkzine, “I think the scene is opening up and people are realizing that queer people, POC, people of different abilities, fat people, women, make BADASS MUSIC that is underappreciated. These people have always been in the scene and always made art, and I think we are moving towards appreciating it and uplifting those voices more. I am happy to have been a part of that for some people.” After more than a year of no live music the band is thrilled to be getting back on the road this summer starting Sad Summer Tour, dates with the Story So Far, and rounded out by headlining shows in the fall.

TOUR DATES

AUG 6 Papa Murphy’s Park Sacramento, CA *

AUG 7 City National Grove Outdoors Anaheim, CA *

AUG 17 Mohawk Austin, TX +

AUG 20 The Orlando Amphitheater at the Central Florida Fairgrounds Orlando, FL *

AUG 21 The Masquerade Outdoors Atlanta, GA *

AUG 23 The Cannery Nashville, TN +

AUG 24 The Fillmore Charlotte, NC +

Aug 25 The Norva Norfolk, VA +

AUG 27 The Rooftop at Pier 17 New York, NY *

AUG 28 MECU Pavilion Baltimore, MD *

AUG 29 Anthology Rochester, NY +

AUG 31 EXPRESS LIVE! Outdoor Columbus, OH *

SEP 3 Stone Pony Summer Stage Asbury Park, NJ *

SEP 4 The Palladium (Outdoors) Worcester, MA*

SEP 5 Skyline Stage @ The Mann Philadelphia, PA *

SEP 7 Stage AE Outdoors Pittsburgh, PA *

SEP 9 Deluxe Milwaukee, WI +

SEP 10 The Rave / Eagles Ballroom Milwaukee, WI *

SEP 11 Crofoot Festival Grounds Pontiac, MI *

SEP 12 Top Cat’s Cincinnati, OH

SEP 14 Old Rock House St. Louis, MO

SEP 15 The Rino Kansas City, MO

SEP 17 Marquis Theater Denver, CO

SEP 18 Kilby Court Salt Lake City, UT

SEP 20 The Vera Project Seattle, WA

SEP 21 Lola’s Room Portland, OR

Sep 23 The Holland Project Reno, NV

* w/ the Sad Summer Tour

w/ The Story So Far

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NASHVILLE ARTIST BETTY REED’S LATEST SINGLE “MISUNDERSTOOD” OUT NOW