#FreshFind: From Punk Adams to Color Fields, here are a few to try this week
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Punk Adam- Boo
Brooklyn bred Los Angeles-based R&B artist Punk Adams just released his new single and visuals for “Boo.” Exploring a new love and taking a bold approach with someone he’s interested in, Punk is forward with his feelings, singing ”I done had a few but there ain’t none like you.”
Punk confides, “I wrote 'Boo' to showcase more confidence in self. I wasn’t always confident in my size and appearance, so it made it difficult to talk to people out of fear of rejection. This time I wanted to put myself out there in a more flirtatious way, seeing someone I like and taking a chance.”
During his writing camp, Punk Adams worked with producer “Titus E Johnson“ to create a fun and flirtatious song inspired by the 90s hip hop & RnB songs he grew up on, such as the innovative sounds of Pharrell and Missy Elliot. With its playful melodies, catchy lyrics, and vibrant sound, “Boo” comes just in time for cuffing season.
Punk Adams has received acclaim from the likes of Billboard, Afropunk, Earmilk, BBC Radio 1, Slay and added to Spotify’s “Fresh Finds” playlist.
Meet recording artist and songwriter Punk Adams from Brooklyn, NY. Advised from a young age to use music as an emotional release, Punk started to construct his sound – Pop & R&B Alternative. With electrifying melodies, a soft soulful tone, a bold attitude and style, Punk Adams the creative was born.
Since then, Punk has moved to Los Angeles, landing songwriting placements with major artists as well as being featured on Billboard, Afropunk, as well as Spotify’s “Fresh Finds” Playlist. Punk lives by the quote, “JUST BE YOU, UNAPOLOGETICALLY.” He’s here to take the world by storm through new creative eyes.
Sleepy Gary - It’s Your Funeral
For seven years, Sleepy Gary – whose real name is Daniel Feldman - was the frontman for Yo No Say, an acclaimed Baltimore-based indie rock band. He is also one-half of the pop-synth duo Airplane Man with his lifelong friend and creative partner, Tim Sommers (also known as One Love). Sommers has co-written tracks with Madison Beer, Melanie Martinez, and most recently, Jennifer Lopez. Airplane Man has been a growing success in its own right, garnering positive reviews in Billboard, earning placement in major Spotify playlists, and topping a million-plus stream on individual tracks.
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Color Fields - Only Love
Indie Pop duo, COLOR FIELDS, who recently swung into our musical consciousness with their debut EP, Pendulum, are back with a brand new single, "Only Love." "Only Love" displays the band’s signature blend of indie, rock, soul, and EDM. Comprised of virtuosic musicians John Torres (guitar, bass, vocals, production) and Scott Packham (keyboards, synthesizers, programming, production), COLOR FIELDS plans to release at least five new singles in 2022.
"Only Love" began with a phone call,” shares Torres. "My sister-in-law called me while I was in the studio with a guitar in my hand. As the conversation went on, I started noodling on this guitar riff. After we hung up, I dropped what I was doing and turned my attention to what would eventually become the song." "Only Love," which was produced by Packham, finds Torres reminiscing on past failed relationships while proclaiming a new understanding of the power of love. In the song, Torres also addresses his struggles with anxiety and depression. "John and I collaborate differently on every song," explains Packham.
"We’ve written some great songs where we start things off in the room together, but we’ve also had success where one of us will bring an idea to the other. This time, John brought a really cool piece of a tune and we collaborated from there. We send each other little snippets of things pretty often, but this one stuck out from the first listen." While Torres and Packham are both from Bridgeport, Connecticut, they come from vastly different musical backgrounds. Packham began playing piano at just two years old, thanks to his father – a musician and music store owner. By middle school, Packham was teaching other kids to play the piano. He then went to the Hartt School of Music to study Jazz Piano Performance. Unlike his bandmate, Torres didn’t begin playing music until he was 17.
"I don't come from a particularly musical family, though they do love music. The majority of my childhood was spent playing sports” shares Torres. “I discovered music performance pretty late and am completely self-taught. The last few years collaborating and co-songwriting with Scott has definitely aided my musical growth. It’s either try to level up, which is impossible or just be continually confused." COLOR FIELDS released their debut EP late last year, pairing up with up with Grammy-winning producer Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis (The Fugees, Miguel, Carlos Santana, Shakira) for four songs, and Grammy winner and Indie Rock production legend Peter Katis (Interpol, The National, Death Cab for Cutie) for two songs. Packham produced a final song to round out the EP.
Influenced by artists like James Blake, Tame Impala, Disclosure, David Bowie, Bon Iver, and Radiohead, COLOR FIELDS flawlessly marries the rawness of Torres’ vocal approach and timbre with Packham’s virtuosic accompaniment and production. Their catalog can amble between electro-indie rock, modern pop, EDM and dance, which is what makes their music so enjoyable.
