I Have Always Been a Storm

Carly Emerick of Candy Apple Blue (2026)

The truth is that I've never felt boxed in by gender stereotypes. As a Gen X kid, the pop stars that I looked up to most were flamboyant and androgynous. There is a profound freedom in not caring what anybody else thinks about you. 

"I have never been a blue calm sea. I have always been a storm."

❤️, Carly

Candy Apple Blue - Breakthrough! (UK Vinyl Album Pressing + 12-Page Full-Color Booklet)

 

Candy Apple Blue - Breakthrough! (UK Vinyl Pressing from elasticStage)
Includes a 12-page full-color booklet.

Order your copy here:

https://elasticstage.com/candyappleblue/releases/breakthrough-album

Candy Apple Blue's "Breakthrough!" is a concept album that explores LGBTQ+ themes of survival, romantic love relationships, optimism, and the triumph of the human spirit.

The band's fifth studio album, which has been 4 & 1/2 years in the making, is considered by many fans to be their best musical offering to date. This release features some of their biggest indie hits, including "Moving Out of Town," "Baby Blue," and "A Touch Too Much." It also includes covers of Peter Godwin's "Images of Heaven," Dead or Alive's "Special Star," and Stevie Nicks' "If Anyone Falls."

This beautiful UK vinyl pressing includes eight remixes by Matt Pop! Additionally, it features guest vocal performances by Nick Bramlett, Christina Siravo (a.k.a. Magenta Soulstar), and Ariella da Vil. This sparkling dance-pop record comes complete with a full-color, 12-page booklet and offers listeners a unique look into the band's backstory for each track.

Experience the signature synth-pop sound of Candy Apple Blue that has captured the hearts of fans around the world.