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.

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!

Secure your copy now to help support the music we make.

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

#peteburns #deadoralive #acapella #acappella #coversongs

There’s Nowhere to Hide When the Music Stops! 🎤✨

There’s Nowhere to Hide When the Music Stops 🎤✨

 Then There Was You (A Cappella) coming April 17th.

Then There Was You (Official Cover Art Reveal!) 💋 [A Cappella]

Candy Apple Blue - Then There Was You (ft. Nick Bramlett) [A Cappella]

 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐬! 🎤✨

Then There Was You (A Cappella) coming April 17th.

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, like 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)
Releases April 17th, 2026

Official Cover Art Reveal! 💋

#deadoralive #coversongs #peteburns

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 (𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐊'𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐱)

You can help to support the music we make by securing your copy now.
🙏🏻 - 🍬🍎🟦

🎶 NEW MUSIC ALERT! 🎶

"𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 (𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐊'𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐱)" 📻

This is the second installment of our Then There Was You 3-part digital singles collection.

Following the success of "Special Star," we teamed up with Nick Bramlett and dance music producer Project K to reimagine Dead Or Alive's iconic album deep cut. ☠️

Tackling another track from Dead Or Alive's iconic repertoire was artistically rewarding and a lot of fun for us! By blending an electrifying vocal performance with a fresh arrangement, we have created a version that is distinctly different from the original. We are incredibly grateful for the fan support of Project K's Rip It Up Remix of the song.

Thank you for your continued support. 🙏🏻

Big love, Candy Apple Blue 🍬 🍎 🟦

Produced by Candy Apple Blue & Project K
Written by Dead Or Alive
Mastered by Mike Marsh
Lead and background vocals by Nick Bramlett🎤
Additional background vocals by Candy Apple Blue

#PeteBurns #DeadOrAlive #HiNRG #dancepop #synthpop

The 24-bit 44.1 kHz WAV file is exclusively available here on our Bandcamp page.

You can help to support the music we make by securing your copy now:
https://candyappleblue.bandcamp.com/track/then-there-was-you-project-ks-radio-remix

@followers This radio edit is for those of you who enjoy a quickie!

Working With Project K

Carly Emerick of Candy Apple Blue 

My favorite part of covering Dead Or Alive's "Then There Was You" was getting the opportunity to work with dance music producer James Blair (AKA Project K). Collaborating with James on this release has been incredibly rewarding, artistically speaking.

Beyond the music, we immediately developed a strong kinship and found that we share similar worldviews.

Interestingly enough, we both had the chance to meet Pete Burns during his lifetime. I'd like to think that, in some strange way, Pete brought us together to make this collaboration happen. 

❤️, Carly

#deadoralive #peteburns #ThenThereWasYou #serendipity 

Take A Look At Me!

Nick Bramlett (2026)

 "Hey there! Take a look at me. No, I couldn't look no better." This Friday we drop the Project K Radio Remix of "Then There Was You."  ☠️

Basking in the Glow

Candy Apple Blue - Then There Was You (ft. Nick Bramlett)
[Project K's Radio Remix]

We are still basking in the glow of the love and enthusiasm you’ve shown for our latest release, "Then There Was You."

There is something special about Candy Apple Blue covering Dead Or Alive that truly resonates with our listeners. Perhaps it’s because we're all Generation Xers, having grown up with the same great music. 

Pete Burns taught us all to be bold, to be ourselves, and to find happiness through self-expression. His songs hold a special place in our hearts and bring back euphoric memories of our youth. A time when we were young, fearless, and felt like anything was possible. 

As promised, part two of "Then There Was You" will be released on April 10th. Please find the official cover art for Project K’s Radio Remix pictured below.

Thank you for your continued support. 🙏🏻 

Big love, Candy Apple Blue 🍬 🍎 🟦 

#DeadOrAlive #PeteBurns #cover  

Candy Apple Blue - Then There Was You (ft. Nick Bramlett) [Project K's Rip It Up Remix]

Candy Apple Blue - Then There Was You
(ft. Nick Bramlett) [Project K's Rip It Up Remix]

  NEW MUSIC ALERT!  

 "𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮" 

This recording celebrates the 40th anniversary of Dead Or Alive’s 1986 album Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know and pays homage to the late Pete Burns. Following the success of our "Special Star" cover, we collaborated with Project K to create a 7-minute and 17-second Hi-NRG extended mix, prioritizing a lavish production over modern brevity.

The 24-bit 44.1 kHz WAV file is exclusively available here on our Bandcamp page.

Thank you for being so supportive!  -  🙏🏻 - 🍬🍎🟦

Produced by Candy Apple Blue & Project K

Written by Dead Or Alive

Mastered by Mike Marsh

Lead and background vocals by Nick Bramlett 

Additional background vocals by Candy Apple Blue

Artist: Candy Apple Blue

Release Title: Then There Was You (ft. Nick Bramlett)[Project K's Rip It Up Remix]

Record Label: Mrix Muzik Records

Release Date: March 27th, 2026

Track Length: 7:17

Composers: Mike Percy, Tim Lever, Pete Burns, and Steve Coy

Publisher Field: Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. and Westbury Music Ltd.

ISRC: US-DY4-26-38173

Barcode: 823000021574

ISWC: T-011.614.581-3

Catalog Number: MXMK-510

℗2026 Mrix Muzik Records

Produced by Candy Apple Blue & Project K

Lead and background vocals by Nick Bramlett

https://www.facebook.com/TheNickBramlett

Background vocals by Carly Emerick

Additional spoken intro by Hoyt Emerick

Vocal Recording Supervisor and Sound Engineer: Carly Emerick

All vocals were recorded at Mrix Muzik Records

All synthesizers, drum machines, midi guitar, string arrangements, and VST instruments were programmed and performed by James Blair for Project K: https://www.projectk.co.uk/  

Written by Dead Or Alive

Mastered by Mike Marsh:

http://www.mikemarshmastering.co.uk

℗2026 Mrix Muzik Records 

𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑊𝑎𝑠 𝑌𝑜𝑢'𝑠 𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑙𝑦 𝐸𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑘 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐹𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐵𝑟𝑢𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒™ 𝑆𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑜𝑠.

Experience our rendition and secure your copy now:

https://candyappleblue.bandcamp.com/track/then-there-was-you-project-ks-rip-it-up-remix

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐊 / 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐫 🎵

 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐊 / 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐫

Do you want to learn more about the music producer that we worked with on our forthcoming release, Then There Was You?

Then sit down with Project K as Tobias interviews him and asks the important questions.

Here you will find that James Blair is an incredibly humble guy with an immense amount of knowledge & talent. He has officially remixed some incredible artists like Kim Wilde, Ace of Base, and Dannii Minogue. It was an honor and a privilege to have him work on a Candy Apple Blue record.

Then There Was You (Project K's Rip It Up Remix) drops this Friday!

All My Blue Skies They Had Turned to Grey

Nick Bramlett (Vocalist)

"What a dizzy spin my whole spirit was in. All my blue skies they had turned to grey." ~ 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮  (Release Day: 03/27/2026)

Recording Then There Was You

Candy Apple Blue - Then There Was You (ft. Nick Bramlett)

 "Recording 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 has been both artistically rewarding and challenging for us. Paying homage to our childhood musical hero isn't a task that we took lightly. We put an enormous amount of effort into this recording and hope that our fans will connect with our rendition." - Carly of 🍬🍎🟦

Then There Was You, the Highly Anticipated Follow-up to Special Star

Then There Was You, the Highly Anticipated Follow-up to Special Star

Candy Apple Blue "Then There Was You," the highly anticipated follow-up to Special Star. (Remixes by Project K)

Tags: Dead Or Alive, Pete Burns, 1986, (Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know), Hi-NRG, Dance-pop, Synth-pop 

𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥: 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮

 

𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥:

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Dead Or Alive's 1986 album Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know. (US Release Date: December 1986) To celebrate this glorious dance-pop album, we've decided to cover the deep cut Then There Was You from it. As many of you know, we've already covered Special Star from this same album. The enthusiasm and love that came in surrounding our release of Special Star inspired us to give a second Dead or Alive cover a go. We wanted to capture the same Hi-NRG spirit that was delivered in Special Star.

Deciding which song from the band's back catalog to cover next wasn't easy. When we approached Project K about the idea of working together, we faced the difficult task of choosing which song would be a good fit for us. Ironically, we both picked the same two tracks. It all boiled down to the haunting and ethereal Then There Was You or the energetic heartbreak anthem I Cannot Carry On. After careful consideration, we chose Then There Was You because we felt that there was more of an opportunity to explore new musical territory with it.

Given the current trend of releasing pop songs that are less than three minutes in length, we opted for the opposite approach. We've never been ones to follow the latest "trends," and more importantly, we know what our fans want. And that's a fully realized extended mix. We make music for real 80s music lovers. We want you to have a richer, deeper, and more meaningful listening experience. You deserve to have a lavish, spectacular, and highly produced performance on a grand scale. So, we're pleased to announce that the Rip It Up Remix by Project K clocks in at a full 7 minutes and 17 seconds. Come along with us on our "Then There Was You" musical journey, and let's "Take a trip you'll never forget!"

This two-part single release will include both Project K's Rip It Up Remix (Part 1) and Project K's Radio Remix (Part 2). It was created with an enormous amount of love and respect for the original version.

Sadly, this year also commemorates the tenth anniversary of Pete Burns' passing. He's been "Gone Too Long." However, his legacy lives on through his music. Covering these Dead Or Alive songs gives us a chance to pay homage to our childhood musical heroes.

It took a team of five people with unique skill sets (James Blair, Carly Emerick, Hoyt Emerick, Nick Bramlett, and Mike Marsh) to achieve this triumphant outcome. An enormous amount of time, energy, love, and artistry went into creating this sound recording. We have put our very best into it and hope you enjoy the fruits of our labor. If you would like to support our efforts, please consider purchasing it, sharing it, commenting on it, or adding it to one of your favorite playlists.

The 24-bit 44.1 kHz WAV file will be available exclusively on our Bandcamp page. As with all Candy Apple Blue titles, this release will also be available for streaming and for purchase on all the usual music platforms. (e.g., Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Apple Music, Tidal, YouTube Music, Deezer, etc.)

Part 1 Release Date: March 27th, 2026

Candy Apple Blue - Then There Was You (ft. Nick Bramlett) [Project K's Rip It Up Remix]

℗2026 Mrix Muzik Records

𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑊𝑎𝑠 𝑌𝑜𝑢'𝑠 𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑙𝑦 𝐸𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑘 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐹𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐵𝑟𝑢𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒™ 𝑆𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑜𝑠.

Hoyt Emerick (𝑆𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑤𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑟)

Composing original songs is where the real magic happens for me. Carly and I wrote a new song this year that may be our "Magnum Opus," as it is right up there with some of our best work.

While I am not ready to reveal the title just yet, I can say that the lyrics are equally as strong as the musical composition. The track is gothic, dark, and witty, featuring a haunting and hooky chorus. It feels great to be writing again.

~ Hoyt Emerick (𝑆𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑤𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑟)

We Have 𝐁𝐈𝐆 News!

Hype Sticker

We have 𝐁𝐈𝐆 news! This Thursday, we will reveal the official cover art and our press release statement. Who's excited?

Candy Apple Blue - Then There Was You (ft. Nick Bramlett) [Project K's Rip It Up Remix] ☠️

𝐀 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤’𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬!

Candy Apple Blue - Then There Was You (Cover Art Photo Winners Chosen by Fans)

🏆🏆🏆 𝐀 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤’𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬! 🏆🏆🏆

Hoyt, Nick, and I wanted to send you guys a warm thank you 🙏🏻 for participating in our poll. You guys have GREAT taste and picked the best photos of us to be used on the official cover art of our forthcoming 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐎𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 ☠ cover of 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮!

Candy Kisses 💋, Carly

*Then There Was You is a deep cut taken from Dead Or Alive's 1986 album, Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know. 

𝐈𝐬 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐟𝐭?

Hoyt Emerick (An AI Generated Poster)

Please take a moment to read this. 🙏🏻

A well-meaning Candy Apple Blue enthusiast recently sent in this AI interpretation of our original photograph of Hoyt. This image won our poll earlier this week. Despite its fabulousness, it now appears to be a bombastic, over-the-top rock-star movie poster.

A task that, likely, required only a few minutes to execute with a simple command prompt in AI would have taken me days to design in Photoshop. But at what cost?

AI "command prompters" might be unintentionally stealing or plagiarizing from real human authors' copyrighted works. This not-so-great AI takeover is replacing artists, musicians, filmmakers, book authors, mastering engineers, cartoonists, and photographers. It's even infiltrating the job market.

I don't know about you, but my electric bill has almost doubled since the AI takeover. Information-mining data centers are polluting our country, evaporating our water, distorting our perception of reality, and destroying lives. The environmental impact alone is grossly negligent.

I might sound old here, but maybe it's because I am. I'll be 54 this year, and I'm a proud Gen Xer. If these big tech companies don't stop putting profits before people, there will be no real art left. Hell, there might not even be a planet left. What will become of future generations?

I know all of this might sound trite or even contradictory coming from someone who's in an indie synth-pop band. Our original music is produced with vintage drum machines and synthesizers, most of which date back to the 1980s. But please know that we work hard to compose original lyrics, melodies, and chord progressions. It's our greatest hope that our works will make a real human connection. We use our own voices and put our lived experiences into our music creation.

So, let me ask you this. Do you think that AI technology has gone too far? And, if so, where do you draw the line? Could you answer honestly? Is this image AI slop or true artistry?

Sincerely, Carly Emerick (songwriter, audio engineer)