𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗨𝗽!

𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗨𝗽!

Carly and Hoyt of Candy Apple Blue have announced several exciting new developments for the band!

First up, the duo is gearing up to release the 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐱 𝐨𝐟 “𝐀 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐨𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐜𝐡” on October 16, 2026, as part of New Music Friday. Fans can look forward to an extended take on a song that has already found an audience.

Meanwhile, Carly has been honing her mixing and engineering skills and creating several new instrumentals for the band. This marks an exciting step forward for Candy Apple Blue, giving the duo greater creative control over its sound and production process. It’s a real-time glimpse into the band’s artistic evolution!

And there’s more on the horizon: Carly and Hoyt are working on a Christmas single that may feature both siblings sharing lead vocal duties. 🎄🎶

For now, Candy Apple Blue is encouraging fans to enjoy the beautiful fall season while looking forward to the exciting new music ahead.

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 🍬🍎🟦!

Candy Apple Blue (Synth-pop Band)

𝑽𝒂𝒖𝒍𝒕 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚: “𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲’𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻” 👻 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗! 🎃 💀

Candy Apple Blue - Alice's Last Halloween
(Zanncraft Reggae Ska Remix)

𝑽𝒂𝒖𝒍𝒕 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚:

Earlier this year, our friend Ric reminded us that our remix of “𝑨𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒆'𝒔 𝑳𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑯𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒏” had only ever been available to listen to on YouTube. 👻 🎃

It’s hard to say exactly why we never officially released the Zanncraft Reggae Ska Remix of our haunted Halloween classic. But after 11 years, we’ve finally decided to make this spook-tacular offering available on all major digital music platforms!

Available now. Released on October 2nd…

“𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲’𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻” 👻 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗! 🎃 💀 🎶

These days, not enough bands are releasing original Halloween music, and we’ve always been proud of this spook-tacular offering. We hope you’ll enjoy this rediscovered Zanncraft Reggae Ska Remix! It's been buried for over 11 years!

Happy October and Happy Halloween! 👻 🎃 🕷️

🍬 🍎 🟦

Purchase digital download here:

https://candyappleblue.bandcamp.com/track/alices-last-halloween-zanncraft-reggae-ska-remix

Candy Apple Blue - Alice's Last Halloween (T-Shirt)

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𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞! ❤️

Candy Apple Blue - Breakthrough! On Vinyl
[Photo courtesy of Bill Van Ryn]

It’s been a month since we released our fifth studio album, “𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡!” 🎉

And it truly has been a breakthrough for us in so many ways!

Firstly, this release has helped strengthen our connection with our true fans — those of you out there who genuinely care about us and the music we make. ❤️

Secondly, we’re incredibly proud to announce that, within its first month of release, “𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡!” 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥-𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐇 “𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞!” 𝐀𝐍𝐃 “𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭”! 🎉

Lastly, Hoyt and I are showing no signs of slowing down! We’ve already started working on three new songs for our forthcoming album, “𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!”

This connection is a responsibility that we don’t take lightly. It’s invaluable to us as independent music makers!

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞! ❤️

Sincerely,

Carly

🙏🏻 - 🍬🍎🟦

The Special UK Edition CD Pressing of “𝐵𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ!”

Candy Apple Blue - Breakthrough! (The Special UK Edition)
[Photo courtesy of Jim Hampton]

The Special UK Edition CD pressing of "𝐵𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ!" is starting to roll out and make its way into the hands of fans! 💿🇬🇧

We spent a lot of time designing the artwork elements for the UK pressing, which is different from its American counterpart in many ways. It includes a revised booklet, a different layout, and features information about the bonus track, “Then There Was You”! 🎶

Special shout-out to Jim Hampton for sending in these awesome pics! 

🙏🏻📸 ~ 🍬🍎🟦

PS. The first photograph is the Special UK Edition CD, and the very last photograph is the American Red Book standard pressing.

Candy Apple Blue - Breakthrough! (The Special UK Edition) in Cellophane
[Photo courtesy of Jim Hampton]

Candy Apple Blue - Breakthrough! (American Red Book Standard CD Pressing)
[Photo courtesy of Jim Hampton)

You can order your copy here:

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

Candy Apple Blue - Breakthrough (Special UK Edition)
[Photo courtesy of Martin Bussey]

More Than You May Know

Candy Apple Blue (Carly Emerick and Hoyt Emerick)

We’ve been on the go non-stop since the release of our fifth studio album, “Breakthrough!” We essentially hit the ground running on release day and really haven’t slowed down since!

It’s been incredibly rewarding to feel all the love you guys have been showing us. Hoyt and I have been writing songs since we were 13 years old. Our father was a guitarist, and music was always a part of our lives.

After speaking personally with so many of you through inbox messages, emails, and even public comments here on social media, it’s obvious that music means the world to you, too!

We hope you know just how much it means to us to be welcomed into your world. Thank you for playing our music and allowing our songs to become a part of your lives. 🎵🎶

We cherish the connection we’ve made with you more than you may know.

❤️🙏🏻 - 🍬🍎🟦

Candy Apple Blue - Breakthrough! (Now Available in 3 Different Physical Formats, T-Shirts, Stickers, and Posters!)

Candy Apple Blue - Breakthrough!

Our fifth studio album, Breakthrough!, is now available on compact disc exclusively through our Bandcamp page. This 16-track release is a limited edition, with only 100 discs manufactured as high-quality, Red Book–standard audio CDs. It includes CD-Text information, a 12-page full-color booklet, and comes complete with a hype sticker. 💿

Album Purchase Links:

US Red Book Standard CD Pressing:

▶https://candyappleblue.bandcamp.com/album/breakthrough

Also available from elasticStage for our overseas friends, fans, and listeners are a 𝐔𝐊 𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 and a 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐊 𝐂𝐃 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 “𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡!” featuring a bonus track and a revised booklet.
▶https://elasticstage.com/candyappleblue/releases/breakthrough-album

Product Videos:

Watch "Breakthrough!" on CD video (𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞):
▶https://youtube.com/shorts/MgNwTQSak3A

Watch "Breakthrough!" on CD video (𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐊 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐃):

▶https://www.youtube.com/shorts/q4l7Rabw_Vg

Watch "Breakthrough!" on Vinyl (𝐔𝐊 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠):
▶https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1D6mLY8DVr/

Candy Apple Blue - Breakthrough! (UK Vinyl Pressing)
[Photo courtesy of Pete Howarth]

Candy Apple Blue - Breakthrough!
(US Red Book Standard CD Pressing)
[Photo courtesy of Ryan Chesla]

Candy Apple Blue - Breakthrough! (Special UK Edition CD)
[Includes bonus track!]

Also available on all digital download music platforms!

iTunes:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/breakthrough/6796437029

Bandcamp:

https://candyappleblue.bandcamp.com/album/breakthrough

Amazon Music:

https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0HC898YF5

Candy Apple Blue - Breakthrough! (T-shirts)
Now available in fun colors from TeePublic!

Candy Apple Blue on TeePublic:
https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/98309257-candy-apple-blue-breakthrough?store_id=1325384

Also available is a full-color 

Candy Apple Blue "Breakthrough!" 

18" x 24" Poster!

Candy Apple Blue "Breakthrough!" 18" x 24" Poster

https://www.stickermule.com/candyappleblue/item/21252218

Candy Apple Blue - Breakthrough! (Full Color 18" x 24" Poster)
from Sticker Mule!

Candy Apple Blue - Breakthrough! (T-Shirt)

𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 — 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉! 

𝐓-𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞! 

High-quality graphics with stunning, vibrant colors! 

Check them out at our merch table here! 
https://www.stickermule.com/candyappleblue/item/21255849

Candy Apple Blue - Breakthrough! (Die-Cut 4" x 5" Sticker)
$6 + FREE SHIPPING for 1 sticker!

Full-color printing!

Durable & weatherproof!

Thank you for supporting us and our music!

🙏🏻 - 🍬🍎🟦

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵! 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞 𝗖𝗗 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗢𝗢𝗡!

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵! 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞 𝗖𝗗 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁!

We’ve made a tough decision, but a logical one.

Because of strong overseas interest and the high shipping and tariff costs from the U.S. to the UK and EU, we are going to offer an alternative, more affordable CD option through our UK partner, elasticStage.

So, if you live outside the USA and are interested in buying a copy of our new album on compact disc, this post is for you! We know that the high shipping and tariff costs were a dealbreaker for many of you. Now, they don’t have to be.

Please note that these UK discs will be different from the U.S. pressing. These will be CD-Rs rather than replicated Red Book–standard discs. However, they will come complete with the full artwork and a booklet, just like their American counterpart. They will also be made to order.

𝗕𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵-𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 Project K “𝗥𝗶𝗽 𝗜𝘁 𝗨𝗽” 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘅 𝗼𝗳 “𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂” 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗨𝗞 𝗖𝗗 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴!

So, in conclusion, under this current administration, which is making international trade increasingly difficult and unaffordable for ordinary citizens like us, this is the best option we can offer our overseas friends and fans.

Let us know your thoughts, and watch this space for updates!

Thank you for caring about us and the music we make!

𝗣.𝗦. We expect this product to be ready by the end of this week. I’ll just have to update some of the graphic design elements for this unique pressing.

~ Carly -

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 the UK vinyl pressing here:

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

Order the US limited edition compact disc here:

https://candyappleblue.bandcamp.com/album/breakthrough

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! (The CD edition contains 12 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.

Candy Apple Blue - Breakthrough! (Cover Art Concept)

Candy Apple Blue - Breakthrough! (Official Cover Art)

Album Cover Art Concept:

Our album's cover art concept functions as a visual manifesto of the current-day LGBTQ+ experience. The graphic design illustrates a community under global attack. Ascending as guardians from heaven, the pink-triangle spaceships are there to beam us up to safety from the current-day systemic hostility. The spermatozoa swimming around the cloud symbolize the biological imperative that we are, in fact, born this way. The lipstick-gun represents our way of beautifying this ugly world, all while fending off our enemies. Hoyt's facial expression captures the weary resilience of a generation, once more, forced to confront historical cycles of prejudice and animosity. I hope the album's cover art evokes a real sense of urgency, like the propaganda posters of the World War I and World War II eras. My artwork is a call to action, demanding the recognition of our survival, our strength, and our resistance.

Let's continue to fight the good fight! Stay strong, stay positive, and we will "Breakthrough!" 

Sincerely, Carly Emerick

Available here:
https://candyappleblue.bandcamp.com/album/breakthrough

Official release date: August 28th, 2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟓𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 to Carly Emerick of Candy Apple Blue

Carly Emerick (Songwriter, Music Producer)

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟓𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐟 🍬🍎🟦!

𝐴 𝑓𝑒𝑤 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑠 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑙𝑦 𝐸𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑘:

Hello Candy Apple Blue listeners, 👋🏻

Today is a very special day for me. Today I turn 54 years old. In this crazy world, that's a feat in and of itself.

There was once a time in my life when I dreaded celebrating my birthday. Before, I never felt that I had accomplished enough in my life to celebrate "me." And every year, when my birthday would roll around, I would compare myself to other people my age who were more "successful."

It took me a long time to realize how foolish I've been. Every person on this big, beautiful planet has their own unique journey and special story.

Looking back on my life, so far, I've lived the life of 10 people! And it's been quite a ride! It's true what they say, "with age comes wisdom." I appreciate each passing day, now more than ever. I'm grateful for all the small things. It's the peaceful and quiet moments that I treasure most. The simple things like playing frisbee with my dogs, being outside working in my garden, cooking a tasty meal, or composing a new song.

Every day is a gift, and my gratitude runs deep. Gone is the foolish young person who was too blind to see all of their accomplishments. Fortunately, my perception and understanding of the world have greatly evolved. Right here and right now, I'm exactly where I need to be. I feel right on time!

While I still have your attention, I wanted to share an update regarding our forthcoming album, "Breakthrough!" Last week, Hoyt and I held a spectacular photo session to capture the right image for the cover art.

We had an absolute blast during the photo shoot! Although it took me about two hours to get my hair and makeup ready, seeing this final photograph now makes it clear that it was well worth the effort.

I decided to do a cat eye look, which can be tough. Fortunately, I still have a steady hand and a very good liquid black eyeliner that did the trick. We are very excited about how the album art is all coming together. Hoyt and I promise it will be as striking as "Powers Activate!" and "Second Sight."

I look forward to sharing more details about this release with you soon. We're hoping to have "Breakthrough!" ready for release by the end of August. 🤞🏻

Warmest regards,
Carly Emerick
Songwriter and Music Producer

𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹 (𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘅) - OUT NOW!

Candy Apple Blue - Hot as Hell (Matt Pop Remix)
[Alternative Official Cover Art]

🎶 NEW MUSIC ALERT! 🎶 We proudly present to you our highly anticipated new single "𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹 (𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘅)." 🔥 Our smoldering new song is out now and ready for world domination! 

Many of you have informed us that this week's temperatures in France and the UK have exceeded 100°F! 🌞 WOW! We can certainly all relate to things heating up! Here in the United States, we are predicting a sizzling summer as well. With the July and August months right in front of us, we are all going to need to cool off! 💦🌊

So blow off some steam by cranking up our latest jam! And be sure to share it on your socials and add it to your 2026 summer playlist!  We'd appreciate your support! 

Lastly, the best way to champion our music is by purchasing it directly from us here: ▶ https://candyappleblue.bandcamp.com/track/hot-as-hell-matt-pop-remix

Find it everywhere else here: https://snd.click/in63

Have a safe and fun summer! 🙏 - 🍬🍎🟦

Coming Soon 🔜 Hot as Hell 🔥 (Matt Pop Remix)

Candy Apple Blue - Hot as Hell (Matt Pop Remix)

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻! 🔜 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 - 𝐇𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥 🔥 (𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐩 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘅) (𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁. 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁 & 𝗔𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗱𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗹) Reunited and it feels so good! 💖 We owe much of our band's success to Dutch record producer Matt Pop. Matt is a tremendously gifted one-man Stock Aitken Waterman. Over the past 16 years, Matt has continually lifted our music to new heights. Every time Matt accepts production work from us, we know the final result will be a winner. 🏆 His discerning process of selecting and refining our songs is truly what separates the diamonds from the cubic zirconias. And nobody polishes a diamond better than Matt Pop! 💎 His remix legacy is legendary! Our latest union is no different. Our band's original version of "Hot as Hell" was released to modest fanfare, without a chart position, back in November of 2025. After its release, we were able to sit back and objectively listen to what we had created. Though we felt the songwriting and the recorded vocals were solid, the "je ne sais quoi" in the music production was somehow missing. So we thought we'd better speed dial Matt to see if he could work his magic on this one, like he's done for us before. At that time, Matt was very much in the thick of producing the latest album for the Spanish electropop duo Fangoria. So Hoyt and I decided to pack the idea away. Six months later, we reconnected and were finally able to get into the books. There's a special kind of magic that happens when we create music with Matt Pop and Nick Bramlett. There's a unique synergy there that our fans find completely irresistible. Mark your calendars this summer for June 26, 2026! Things are about to heat up. Things are about to get Hot as Hell! 🔥 ~ Carly of 🍬🍎🟦

Breakthrough Update

Carly Emerick (Songwriter, Music Producer)

𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 - 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 💿

I'm writing to share a quick update regarding our upcoming project. Last week, Hoyt and I finalized the official track listing and sequence for our forthcoming 16-track album, Breakthrough.

This album has been four and a half years in the making, and 12 of the 16 tracks are produced by Matt Pop. While we considered a double-disc release, we have decided that a single compact disc makes for a more exciting compilation.

We are pressing a very limited run of 200 CD's. They will be factory-pressed Red Book standard discs. We look forward to sharing the official track listing with you soon.

Big love,

Carly Emerick
Songwriter and Music Producer

Is Spotify Dead?

Is Spotify Dead?

Is Spotify dead? Or is it just our music career? 🤔 Because these numbers are a small fraction of what we used to bring in just last year. Maybe it's time to start selling CDs again! 

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 (𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚) [Dead Or Alive Cover Song]

 

Then There Was You (A Cappella)

🎶 NEW MUSIC ALERT! 🎶

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐬!

Putting the spotlight on Nick Bramlett's gorgeous voice seemed like a no-brainer. His vocal performances are always delivered with a passion and warmth that's become his signature sound.

We decided to release an a cappella version of "Then There Was You," as we did for "Special Star," at the request of some listeners in our inner circle. Their wish was our command. How could we refuse? So without further ado, we present to you the a cappella version of Then There Was You.

This third installment concludes the 3-part series of our Then There Was You digital singles collection. -

Part 1: Then There Was You

(Project K's Rip It Up Remix)

Released March 27th, 2026

Part 2: Then There Was You

(Project K's Radio Remix)

Released April 10th, 2026

Part 3: Then There Was You

(A Cappella)

Released April 17th, 2026

Produced by Candy Apple Blue & Project K

Written by Dead Or Alive

Mastered by Project K

Lead and background vocals by Nick Bramlett

Additional background vocals by Candy Apple Blue

Vocal Recording Supervisor and Sound Engineer: Carly Emerick

Candy Kisses!

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https://candyappleblue.bandcamp.com/track/then-there-was-you-a-cappella

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