Pre-Save "Dancing in the Shadows" now available on Spotify!

For your Fall season listening pleasure, be sure to the first in line to hear our forthcoming single, "Dancing in the Shadows (feat. Barry Brayleo)". Special haunted and dark synthwave remix by Juno Dreams.

Candy Apple Blue - Dancing in the Shadows (feat. Barry Brayleo)

Candy Apple Blue and Barry Brayleo (Promotional Photo)

A Music Video in the Making

Candy Apple Blue with Barry Brayleo

Just a quick music news update! We shot the music video for our upcoming single, Dancing in the Shadows (feat. Barry Brayleo) this past Thursday. We had an absolute blast. The song got a glorious synthwave remix makeover by Juno Dreams. Look for it in mid-November. Release date to be announced.

Working with Vocalist Apollo Rogers

Candy Apple Blue and Apollo Rogers discuss music.

Something tremendously awesome happened yesterday! We recorded a brand new song with Apollo Rogers! The track we recorded could very well be one of the best songs of our career, thus far. Apollo is a seriously gifted vocalist. We are so grateful and thrilled to feature him on our composition. More details to soon follow.

Peter Wilson - Just Can't Stop My Heart

Out today, the brand new Peter Wilson album titled, Change of Heart.

Carly of Candy Apple Blue along with Luke Labarre wrote this song "Just Can't Stop My Heart" which is featured on Peter's new album. The track was produced by Matt Pop.

"We are all super proud of it. We all pulled together and gave it our A-game. From Peter's strong and confident vocal performance to Matt Pops ultra 80s dream music production. Luke and I have been sitting on this song for over 4 years. It's nice to see it finally grow wings." ~ Carly Emerick

Check it out and let us know your thoughts on it? By the way, you can hear Carly performing background vocals!

Not a Day Goes By (ft. Espen Kraft)

Not a Day Goes By is a melancholy mid-tempo synth-pop ballad by Candy Apple Blue. The song is about the passing of a loved one. Its lyrics are both poignant and poetic. Guest lead vocals are performed by Espen Kraft. The track is taken from the forthcoming Candy Apple Blue album, Second Sight.
© & ℗ 2019 Mrix Muzik Records

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6bh0j2FKUXtI9H571io2e8
Bandcamp: https://candyappleblue.bandcamp.com/track/not-a-day
Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/not-a-day

"We want to thank our friends and listeners for sending in and sharing with us their personal photos of their loved ones who have passed on. We made a simple and sweet homemade memorial video to celebrate their lives. This song is for you." ~ Sincerely, Hoyt & Carly

Candy Apple Blue - Not a Day Goes By (ft. Espen Kraft)

Thank My Lucky Stars

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Bandcamp: https://candyappleblue.bandcamp.com/ 

Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/ 

We are very excited to share with you our brand new electro 1980s inspired track, Thank My Lucky Stars.

Thank My Lucky Stars is a synth-pop/dance-pop song with sparkling synthesizers, dreamy chord progressions, steamy hypnotic dance beats, and poetic lyrics about spiritual awareness and gratitude. 

If you like our new song please show your support by either sharing, commenting, liking, streaming and/or purchasing it to help keep more new music from us coming.

Love your indie! xoxo ~ Candy Apple Blue (Hoyt & Carly)

Candy Apple Blue - Thank My Lucky Stars

Whispers in the Wind (ft. Espen Kraft)

▶ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0HccLEC51DdALS8NpBj88u

▶ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/whispers-in-the-wind

▶ Bandcamp: https://candyappleblue.bandcamp.com/track/whispers-in-the-wind

Whispers in the Wind is the new single taken from the forthcoming Candy Apple Blue album, Second Sight. The composition addresses drug addiction, regret, rumors, and self-realization. The lyric video pays homage to famous celebrities who died from a drug overdose. These talented people had a very real problem with substance abuse which ultimately ended their lives too soon. Its melancholy message is a tragic cautionary tale delivered with a retro 1980s dance beat. Its musical roots are inspired by the early 80s new wave synth-pop bands of the era. The song features a smooth, cool, and haunting vocal performance by Norway's Espen Kraft.

Artist: Candy Apple Blue

Song: Whispers in the Wind (ft. Espen Kraft)

Album: Second Sight

Alexander Storm Mgmt.

© & ℗ 2019 Mrix Muzik Records

Whispers in the Wind 

©2019 MRIX MUZIK (ASCAP) 

All Rights Reserved. 

Words & Music by Carly Emerick and Hoyt Emerick 

Verse 1: 

I saw you dancing on the edge 

I tried to reach you as a friend 

You didn't want to hear it then 

I was eager to help, but you pushed me away once again. 

Lead In: 

But where has your soul gone tonight? 

They want to know why you took your own life 

Chorus: 

I hear whispers in the wind 

Your love has made a fool of me 

I gave in so easily 

Whispers in the wind 

Please tell me they're wrong 

the whispers in the wind 

Verse 2: 

People are saying nasty things 

Pointing their fingers, casting blame 

I tried to wake up from this dream 

but the heartache is real and I'm coming apart at the seams 

Lead In 2: 

And I'm waiting for an epiphany tonight 

You were a dying flower in need of sunlight 

Chorus: 

I hear whispers in the wind (people are talking) 

Your love has made a fool of me 

Took all I had so selfishly 

Whispers in the wind 

Please tell me they're wrong 

the whispers in the wind 

Lead In 3: 

I'm waiting for an epiphany tonight 

You were a dying flower 

Chorus: 

I hear whispers in the wind (people are talking) 

Your love has made a fool of me 

You lived your life so recklessly 

Whispers in the wind 

Please tell they're wrong (wrong) 

the whispers in the wind 

Whispers in the wind (whispers in the wind) 

Your love has made a fool of me 

I gave in so easily 

Whispers in the wind 

Please tell me they're wrong 

the whispers in the wind 

Ad-lib: 

Whispers in the wind I hear whispers in the wind 

I hear whispers in the wind, in the wind 

The song presented here is protected by copyright © under the law (title 17, US Code) and is exclusively owned by ASCAP & Harry Fox Agency affiliates MRIX MUZIK Publishing.

Candy Apple Blue - Whispers in the Wind (ft. Espen Kraft)

Candy Apple Blue - It Happens All the Time (ft. Espen Kraft)

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It Happens All the Time is the first single taken from the forthcoming Candy Apple Blue album, Second Sight. The song features a smooth, cool, and haunting lead vocal performance by Norway's Espen Kraft. Its musical roots are planted firmly in the mid-1980s. The song is a sophisticated slice of uptown high-quality synth-pop inspired by the electronic/new wave bands of the era. The music videos focus is on an eccentric fortune-teller who uses his powers of prophecy to put Candy Apple Blue under his spell and to help them gain insight into their lives. He uses tarot cards, the Magic 8 Ball, Louisiana Voodoo (Vodou), and astrology to help the band solve their problems. The character role of the medium in touch with the spirit world is deliciously played by Antonio Licon. 
Artist: Candy Apple Blue Song: It Happens All the Time (ft. Espen Kraft) Album: Second Sight Alexander Storm Mgmt. © & ℗  2019 Mrix Muzik Records

It Happens All the Time (ft. Espen Kraft)

Candy Apple Blue - It Happens All the Time (ft. Espen Kraft)

The first offering from our forthcoming album, Second Sight, will debut February 14th on Valentines Day. It Happens All the Time is a sophisticated slice of uptown high-quality 1980s styled synth-pop. The track features a haunting lead vocal performance by Norway's own Espen Kraft and was meticulously mastered by Mike Marsh.

Candy Apple Blue - Whispers in the Wind (ft. Espen Kraft)

Candy Apple Blue - Whispers in the Wind (ft. Espen Kraft)

The official cover art has now been voted in and selected by you guys! We would like to thank you! We are proud to present to you the official cover art of our upcoming single, Whispers in the Wind (ft. Espen Kraft). Coming March 14th, 2019.

Candy Apple Blue - Powers Activate

Awakening

Candy Apple Blue - Second Sight

Announcement:

It's official, the name of our forthcoming album is going to be titled, Second Sight.


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Candy Apple Blue - Powers Activate! [Order now on Compact Disc]

Click Here to Buy: Candy Apple Blue - Powers Activate on Compact Disc

Order your copy of 'Powers Activate!' on Compact Disc today! We will be sending out orders of this limited edition release starting this week! So you will be able to hear our new album before anyone else! Come and get it while it's hot!
Powers Activate is the action-packed new studio album by American synth-pop band Candy Apple Blue. Focusing on an authentic 1980's pop sound, this album is a professional and polished release. The musical duo worked closely with Netherlands producer Matt Pop and Canadian producer Juno Dreams to create a sound that is both unique and commercial. The disc features guest vocal performances from Nick Bramlett and Ariella da Vil.

The album was mastered by celebrated audio engineer Mike Marsh (Capital Cities, Pet Shop Boys, Erasure). Powers Activate contains a wide spectrum of 14 colorful pop songs including the upbeat tracks Let's Dance All Night, Can't Stop Thinking of You and Detonator. Also, you can hear intimate ballads such as Awakening, When You Decide to Love Someone and No One Else Could Ever Love You (More Than I Do). 

Also available on iTunes: 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/powers-activate/1325792081

Pre-Sales: January 17th, 2018

Official Release Date: February 28th, 2018

Detonator Will Be the First Single Taken from Powers Activate!

Candy Apple Blue - Detonator (feat. Nick Bramlett) Juno Dreams Remix

Detonator is the first single taken from our upcoming new album, Powers Activate! It's inspiration comes from 1980s Duran Duran and Michael Jackson using both rock guitar and synthesizer elements. This gorgeous retro remix was produced by up and coming synthwave artist Juno Dreams. Hear the raw passion in Nick Bramlett's vocal delivery and the emotionally charged guitar solo by Kris kHz! Come relive the sound of the 1980s! Mastered by celebrated audio engineer Mike Marsh.

Buy now on Compact Disc: bit.ly/Compact-Disc

Official Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/-XF1mHN34Do

Pre-Sale Date: January 17th, 2018

Official Album Release Date: February 28th, 2018

Powers Activate! Official Album Artwork.

Candy Apple Blue - Powers Activate! 

The new 14 track studio album from synthpop band Candy Apple Blue contains Awakening, Mad About You, Tonight, Let's Dance All Night, Detonator and more!

Includes remixes by Matt Pop and Juno Dreams!

Featuring guest vocal performances by Nick Bramlett and Ariella da Vil!

Powers Activate promises to be our most polished and professional release to date!

Release Date: February 28th, 2018

Coming soon!

Cover art & graphical compact disc design by Sadie Flower in conjunction with Fading Brunette™ Studios. https://www.instagram.com/sadieflowerart/

Candy Apple Blue - Powers Activate! Official Album Cover Art

Mistake (Italo-Disco 7" Mix) Music Video

Add 'Mistake' to your favorite Spotify playlist now: ▶ Spotify: http://t.co/RzvXfUFkse
Also available on Apple Music: ▶ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/mistake-7-italo-disco-mix/id911001825
Mistake is an italo-disco track that we composed and released back in the fall of 2012. We put out various mixes of the song during that time (i.e. original demo version, 12" extended version, piano intro version). We even shot two music videos for it. However, we had to can the first on because of poor lighting conditions. There is also an acoustic piano jazz rendition of song performed by J.T. Gralka which can be heard here on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPvZ30nSfv0
The song was still getting attention for us back in 2014 so we went ahead and had it professionally remastered by Eric Boulanger at The Mastering Lab. Eric is now the founder of his own sound studio called The Bakery. Be sure to check him out here: https://thebakery.la/mastering-engineer/eric-boulanger/ His newly mastered version of Mistake sounded better than ever to us so we went ahead and re-released it then. 
So here we are today in the fall of 2017. Five years after it's initial indie release, we've noticed that once again 'Mistake' was still doing pretty good for us on Spotify. Often placing on our TOP 5 popular songs list. Because of the songs popularity, it became pretty clear to us that we should just go ahead and re-release the music video with the remastered audio track.

We proudly present to you the official remastered HD music video for 'Mistake'. It may have taken us five years to get here but we think it was worth the wait. 
Sincerely, Carly Emerick

The Cream Has Risen to the Top

"The cream has risen to the top! Our third studio album, Powers Activate will include ten original songs plus 4 remixes! Instead of putting out an album the traditional way and then releasing singles, we've been doing it backwards and releasing the singles first to see how well they are received and to determine what songs should be included on the actual album. It's a bit of a trial and error process that really works for us as an indie band. It's been three years in the making and it's coming soon!" ~ Carly Emerick

Can't Stop Thinking of You (ft. Ariella da Vil) [Juno Dreams Remix]

▶ iTunes: http://bit.ly/CantStop-itunes
▶ Spotify: http://bit.ly/cantstop-Spotify
▶ Bandcamp: http://bit.ly/CantStop-Bandcamp
▶ GooglePlay: http://bit.ly/cantstop-googleplay
▶ Amazon: http://bit.ly/CantStop-Amazon

Artist: Candy Apple Blue 
Song: Can't Stop Thinking of You (ft. Ariella da Vil) 
*Special remix by Juno Dreams 
Album: Powers Activate! 
Alexander Storm Mgmt. 
© & ℗ 2017, 2016 Mrix Muzik Records 

UPC Product Code: 191061166139 
ISRC Number: US-HM9-16-47148 
Release Date: January 4th, 2017 
Catalog Number: XT-139B 

Written by Candy Apple Blue 
Remix produced, arranged, mixed and engineered by Juno Dreams 
Mastered by Mike Marsh 
Vocals performed by Ariella da Vil. 
Background vocals by Ariella da Vil and Hoyt Emerick 

Candy Apple Blue - Can't Stop Thinking of You (ft. Ariella da Vil) [Juno Dreams Remix]