We recently had the opportunity to check out the new EP, “Part Time Jobs Near Me “, from singer-songwriter/ producer, Ivory Layne who is thrilled to release her new EP Part Time Jobs Near Me” You can listen to “Part Time Jobs Near Me” Here
Ivory Layne, has created an absolute musical triumph of epic proportions, with “Part Time Jobs Near Me”
A natural-born songwriter from age six, Layne taught herself music production in her teens, moving to Nashville to craft a qunique voice entirely her own. After over a decade of making music in Nashville, Layne moved back home to North Carolina at the end of 2024 to immerse herself in her independent artistry. Fleshing out demos she had started in Music City, Layne worked from her makeshift studio, once her dad’s office, to create an EP from the tightwire walk of chasing a dream and facing reality. From the disillusionment of the music industry in MEHTROPOLIS to the isolation of MISS GRAVITY, Layne paints a vivid portrait of what happens when ambitions don’t yet mirror reality. She playfully touches on healthy boundaries in SPACE!, then quickly turns round to her vulnerable lack thereof in LIKE ALICE. OPALRING offers a chill moment of narrative imagery, a Taylor Swift-esque fan favorite from her Track Tuesday Instagram series. And of course, the paramount work of the EP, ASMR, is Layne’s anthem for indie artists like her who have surrendered their life’s work for pennies in return. Layne has made a name for herself in Music City and London across multiple genres, collaborating with legendary writers and producers such as Jimmy Robbins, Shane McAnally, Natalie Hemby, Lori McKenna, Liam Howe, Eg White, Cam Blackwood, Ash Howes, Paul Mabury and Ian Archer. She’s performed with Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness, Needtobreathe, Andy Grammer, Ben Rector, and The Script as well as having written for artists such as Tom Grennan, Something Corporate, Harper Grace, and others. As an independent artist, she’s had four consecutive singles played on BBC Radio 2 and is currently releasing new music on all streaming platforms, all written and produced on her own. Layne is passionate about creating safe spaces on and offline for fellow creatives to be authentic and inspired
Ivory Layne, has an authentic sound and vibe that is breath of fresh air in today’s world. Part Time Jobs Near Me “, is an EP, that you owe it to your music loving heart to listen to pop
We recently had the amazing opportunity, to check out the new single, “Last Summer” from Raleigh, North Carolina , electronic pop punk band, ColorMeKrazy. You can listen to “Last Summer “ on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here ( Full Disclosure: We were singing along almost instantly)
ColorMeKrazy, have an electrifying Sound and vibe that immediately grabs your music loving soul and doesn’t let go for a single second. This is front and center on their incredible new single, “Last Summer”
ColorMeKrazy, ( vocalistMia Brunal , guitaristTom Detrick and guitarist, Drew Hutchins) have such a cerebral approach to their music and it really adds another dimension to their music that really grabs your attention.
“Last Summer “ , from ColorMeKrazy, is brimming with drop dead perfect vocals and memorable melodies that we honestly can’t get enough of. “Last Summer” is what happens when like minded musicians get together and create musical wonderment.
If you are looking for an epic new song to enhance your summer, look no further than “Last Summer “ , from ColorMeKrazy.
We were first introduced to Raleigh, North Carolina based Hyper-Rock/ Emo band , ColorMeKrazy last March , when we checked out their single “Ex-Friend “ which in case you were wondering we loved almost immediately, saying “We were captivated by “Ex-Friend , by ColorMeKrazy from note one , it was love at first listen.”
We then made ColorMeKrazy, our “Artist Of The Day” for March 7th 2024 . We had a chance to chat with the band and get to know them. Including their beverage of choice. Mia declared they are a healthy bunch, and they are always bringing water to things! But probably a more fun answer is whatever soda they decide to pick up at Cookout!,Zach added: & A few of us enjoy dabbling in all things whiskey!
We then got to check their new single “Fences” in September. remarking, “Fences” from ColorMeKrazy! is a frantic melodic blur of hype rock goodness. We were instantly hooked from note one.
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In November, ColorMeKrazy, released their otherworldly debut EP “Paint The World” The EP depicts a band who is adding a vibrant splash of color to a sometimes mundane musical landscape .
You can listen to “Paint The World “ on Spotify Here and on Apple MusicHere
Every song is a burst of melodic goodness that leaps from the speakers right to your soul . ColorMeKrazy, does a brilliant job of carefully weaving various tones and melodies to really bring each track to life . We love the haunting undertones of “In My Arms “ and the vocals are drop dead perfect.
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ColorMeKrazy ( Mia Brunel,vocals, Tom DeTrick,guitarist, Zach Gehr,drums, Drew Hutchins,guitarist and bassist Edward Lee ) is a band of musicians that display next level musicianship throughout “Paint The World”
ColorMeKrazy, shows further diversity with not one but 2 versions of “Losing My Head” offering both an electric and acoustic version ( both are absolutely amazing .
ColorMeKrazy, had quite a busy year, in 2024 ( including live shows in Richmond, Virginia and D.C.) We have a feeling that 2025 will be even more amazing.
If it is music that you crave then you owe it to your music loving soul to check out “Paint The World “ from ColorMeKrazy.
Band features members of fellow North Carolina bands and Wiretap label mates, WolvesxWolvesxWolvesxWolves and Youth League
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out Durham,NC Post Hardcore band Treasure Pains and their new single “Blowout” . You can listen to “Blowout” Here
We are all in on Durham,NC post hardcore band Treasure Pains and their killer new single “Blowout” The band recently signed with LA-based indie Wiretap Records, to release their debut EP “Charming” out later this Fall.
Treasure Pains was formed through collaborative writing sessions with Jessi and Zach(Youth League). It gradually evolved to include close friends Kellette and Kyle (wolvesx4). The Post-Hardcore band produces a uniquely melancholic and aggressive sound, which is complemented by an impressively tireless force of driving energy.
“Blowout” is the second single from the new EP “Charming “ following the equally awesome single “Vines” which was released in August. “Blowout” really places the spotlight on the stellar musicianship of Treasure Pains . We especially love the beginning of “Blowout “ it has almost a surf/60’s vibe that we love.
“‘Blowout’ started with a riff idea I thought would fit well with what Zach and I were writing. The lyrics came to me when I was sick with a high fever. It felt like any noises I’d hear sort of appeared as a flash in my vision, even though it was actually a sound. Made me think of my inner wiring malfunction.”–Jessi Knop
It is such a cool feeling when we hear an amazing band for the first time, it makes us want to shout from the rooftops. Everyone is always looking for something cool to listen to . Look no further than “Blowout” from Treasure Pains .
Last Friday, we had the amazing opportunity to check out Raleigh, North Carolina based hype rock band ColorMeKrazy! and their phenomenal new single “Ex-Friend”, which is simply electrifying. You can check out “Ex-Friend on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here . We recently chatted with ColorMeKrazy! As they are our Artist Of The Day for March 7th 2024 .
The Whole Kameese: Thank You so much for taking the time to chat with us here at The Whole Kameese .
All: Thanks for having us!
The Whole Kameese : Can you please introduce yourselves and your role in the band . Part 2 can you tell us how you all came to be ColorMeKrazy?
Mia: I’m Mia, I’m the lead vocalist and a co-producer for the band. I add beep boops and write lyrics! Tom: My name is Tom. I arrange songs & play guitar for ColorMeKrazy! Drew: I’m Drew, I absolutely shred on a variety of spreadsheets and documents to keep the band running smoothly. And I occasionally strum the guitar. Zach: I’m Zach! I play drums in the band, dabble in running our live sound, and I mix/produce our tracks.
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Tom: The band came to be in late 2023, after Mia reached out to me online. She’s a bit of an insomniac, so I got a message at like 3:00am asking to start a band. I work nights, so I answered right away, & we practically had plans for this thing solidified by dawn. A few more messages brought the rest of the gang into the mix shortly thereafter.
The Whole Kameese: ColorMeKrazy! has an amazing one of kind sound that we absolutely love ! What are some of the influences that helped shape your sound?
Mia: Definitely for me, I have produced a lot of soundcloud rap and hyperpop over the years, as well as being an avid gamer, so a lot of my influences are really electronic sounding artists like 93FEETOFSMOKE, Grimes, or EDEN. Drew: It’s a list long enough to put us beyond our word count, but I can speak for both myself & Tom when I say the catchy riffs and melodies are inspired by bands like: A Day To Remember, Yellowcard, Paramore, Story of the Year, The Early November and Jimmy Eat World. Zach: Yeah, most of my drum parts take great influence from bands like Green Day, Blink-182, My Chemical Romance, and other bands from the warped tour era.
The Whole Kameese: We love the latest single “Ex Friend” , the vibe and sound is absolutely electric. Can you talk about how the song came to be ?
Mia: I actually wrote the lyrics for this song after a really close friend betrayed my trust in a really deep way. Tom sent over this instrumental, I think it was just the chorus bit, and it was so in your face I knew exactly what to take my anger out on!
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The Whole Kameese : Is there any special meaning behind the band name?
Mia: Me and Tom went back and forth so many times on band names. I kept suggesting names that were too soft, Tom’s names were too dark, I think I let my ghost hunting interest bleed in somewhere. At some point Tom just brought the name up. It sounded like a cool blend of the two of us, I like to think of us as Hot and Cold, Color and Krazy! Tom: yeah, I was talking to my buddy at work, & he said “Now, color me crazy, but I think…” & I was like “Hold that thought!!” I practically ran away from the man just to write it down. It just felt right.
The Whole Kameese: What Is the band beverage of choice ?
Mia: We are a healthy bunch, we are always bringing water to things! But probably a more fun answer is whatever soda we decide to pick up at Cookout! Zach: & A few of us enjoy dabbling in all things whiskey!
The Whole Kameese: Can you talk about your writing process as a band? Is one person the main writer or is it a group effort?
Tom: Typically, I’ll make a rough roadmap of how I see a song going in my head. I leave room in the demo for 808s & electronic elements, so that Mia can come in & work her magic. Drew has a wonderful ear for adding little ambient lead parts that compliment what’s already there. Zach, of course, writes his own drum parts. It all comes together in a really beautiful way.
The Whole Kameese: If ColorMeKrazy could play a show anywhere, where would it be?
Drew: A sold out crowd at The Ritz in Raleigh would be amazing. Mia: I think for me, I’d love to go back north and play a show in NYC. I miss New York a lot. Zach: Personally, being originally from DC, it would be awesome to play any of the bigger DC clubs like 9:30, The Anthem, Union Stage. But I truly enjoy all live music venues and any chance at being on stage. Tom: A lot of my early involvement in the music scene also took place in & around DC & Baltimore. The energy surrounding alternative music in that part of the country is unmatched in my experience. So I’d say there.
The Whole Kameese: Finish the sentence… The best part of being in ColorMeKrazy! is?
Mia: My friends! When I first moved to NC I didn’t know anyone. I’m really happy I got to meet all these guys, and can proudly say they are quickly becoming my favorite people to be around. Drew: Getting to be creative with other creative people. Zach: The creativity and unique perspectives that all the members bring. We truly do come from differing musical backgrounds and I think it shows in our original music. Tom: Everything. I spent 10 years out of bands, & I missed it every day. Now that I’m back in the saddle, I love it all. Even the really tedious stuff. It’s all great.
The Whole Kameese: If you could open for any band who would it be ?
Mia: Right now, I’d say Meet Me @ The Altar. I went to their show in Greensboro, and I feel like we would vibe really well. Zach: To name a few, Pierce the Veil, My Chemical Romance, State Champs, or Knuckle Puck. Have seen most of them live and am a huge fan of their music and live performances. Drew: A Day To Remember. They bring insane amounts of energy and the crowds at their shows always bring it as well. Tom: I’d like to open for Senses Fail again. My old band played a show with them back in like 2012, & it was at a point in their career where they were NOT popping, not like they are today. But even with a crowd of probably 60 people in a 1800 cap room, they brought ALL the heat that night. It set a precedent for me as a performer going forward, it’s 100% or nothing. So I’d love to open for them now that they’ve regained their footing & are filling those bigger rooms like they deserve!
The Whole Kameese: What is next for ColorMeKrazy! In 2024
Mia: This is our first year, but it’s jam packed. By the end of the year, we will have a full EP out and hopefully will have played a bunch of shows we can tell you about next time!
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We are super excited to see what’s next for ColorMeKrazy they are most certainly a band on the rise.
You can check out ColorMeKrazy on Instagram Here on Twitter Here on TikTok Here on YouTube Here and on their website Here
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