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Friday, September 24, 2021

Dismissed (Official Music Video) ft. Christina Siravo [Matt Pop Mix]



Candy Apple Blue - Dismissed (Official Music Video) 
ft. Christina Siravo (Matt Pop Mix)

Dismissed is the first single taken from the forthcoming Candy Apple Blue album, Breakthrough! This female empowerment power-pop anthem features Christina Siravo on vocals, Micah Blakeslee on lead guitar, and Matt Pop behind the mixing board. © & ℗ 2021 Mrix Muzik Records ©2021 A Fading Brunette™ Film.

Artist: Candy Apple Blue
Song: Dismissed (ft. Christina Siravo)
Album: Breakthrough!
Alexander Storm Mgmt.
© & ℗ 2021 Mrix Muzik Records

Out now on all digital platforms: https://song.link/i/1585480508

Bandcamp: https://candyappleblue.bandcamp.com/track/dismissed-ft-christina-siravo-matt-pop-mix

Written, arranged, and produced by Candy Apple Blue
https://linktr.ee/CandyAppleBlue

Matt Pop: Additional synths and percussion elements | co-producer | mixing engineer | mastering engineer https://allmylinks.com/MattPopOfficial

Lead vocals performed by Christina Siravo (aka Magenta Soulstar)
https://linktr.ee/Magentasoulstar

Electric Guitar performed by Micah Blakeslee
https://linktr.ee/MicahBlakeslee

Spoken Male Part: Hoyt of Candy Apple Blue

The music video was directed and edited by Carly Emerick.
A Fading Brunette™ Film, LLC.

Music video theme: A fun, artistic, and visually colorful short concentrating on the band's performance of the song.

Additional background B-roll animation footage provided by Videezy: http://www.videezy.com/

About the song:
Dismissed features an amazing vocal performance from Christina Siravo, a sizzling 🎸 electric guitar performance from Micah Blakeslee, and a grade A top-notch mix by the sensational Matt Pop!

We all poured our hearts into this female empowerment pop anthem! It's a bit of a 1990s throwback in the same musical genre as TLC, Pink, Jessica Simpson, and Britney Spears.

Hoyt and I composed and demoed this song back in the late 1990s while we were living in New York City. It's a very streetwise track. I used the E-Mu Proteus 2000 to compose most of the music on this. Some of those original stems can still be heard here in the official release. It was great, after all of this time, to finally take the song out of the demo phase and make a proper recording of it. We owe Matt Pop a great deal of gratitude because he really breathed new life into our song.

Join us on our musical journey as Candy Apple Blue "Breakthrough"!

Sincerely, Carly Emerick

Lyrics:
-------
"Dismissed"
©2021, 2001 MRIX MUZIK (ASCAP)
All Rights Reserved.
Words & Music by Carly Emerick and Hoyt Emerick

Spoken Intro: Whatcha tryin' to say, girl?

Intro:
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no

Verse 1:
I've been down this road too many times
Brother, we're approaching a stop sign

Spoken: Alpha low brother check it out now

Lead-In 1:
You should learn to show respect
Don't need you breathing down my neck
Coming at me with the same old lines

Chorus:
Cause you're never gonna love me with a low opinion of me
Whatcha think you're gonna get your wish if you persist?
No, your never gonna taste my lips, get acquainted with my tenderness
I can't believe you're trying this, baby you're dismissed

Verse 2:
I've been fooled before by better men
Let me make it clear I don't intend

Spoken: Alpha low brother check it out now

Lead-In 2: 
To stand for everything you say
You don't talk to me that way
Roll the credits this is where it ends

(Repeat Chorus)

Post Chorus:
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh dismissed
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh dismissed

(Repeat Chorus)

Spoken:
Cause you're never gonna love me with a low opinion of me
Whatcha think you're gonna get your wish if you persist?
And No, your never gonna taste my lips, get acquainted with my tenderness
I can't believe you're trying this, baby you're dismissed

Chorus:
No, you're never gonna love me (oh, you're never gonna love me) with a low opinion of me
Whatcha think you're gonna get your wish if you persist?
Cause I can and I will resist, (I will resist) you can cross me off your list (Cross me off your list)
I've had about enough of your sh*t, baby you're dismissed

Chorus: 
No, you're never gonna love me (you're never gonna love me) with a low opinion of me
Whatcha think you're gonna get your wish if you persist?
If you think I'm gonna change my mind (Won't change my mind)
If you think I'm gonna waste my time (Don't waste my time)
If you think I'm gonna be your b*tch, baby you're dismissed

Chorus:
Cause you're never gonna love me (oh, you're never gonna love me) with a low opinion of me
Whatcha think you're gonna get your wish if you persist?
No, you're never gonna taste my lips, (Won't taste my lips) get acquainted with my tenderness (My tenderness)
I can't believe you're trying this
Baby, you're dismissed

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

#powerpop #anthem #dismissed #throwback #1990s #mattpop #femaleempowerment #millennial #nostalgia

Candy Apple Blue Dismissed Matt Pop Christina Siravo

https://youtu.be/kY93fYajJEI


 

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Dismissed (ft. Christina Siravo) [Matt Pop Mix]

 

Candy Apple Blue Dismissed Matt Pop
Candy Apple Blue - Dismissed (ft. Christina Siravo) [Matt Pop Mix]

We are thrilled to announce the official release date of September 24th for our forthcoming single, Dismissed.

Dismissed features an amazing vocal performance from Christina Siravo, a sizzling 🎸 electric guitar performance from Micah Blakeslee, and a grade A top-notch mix by the sensational Matt Pop!

We all poured our hearts into this female empowerment pop anthem! It's a bit of a 1990s throwback in the same musical genre as TLC, Pink, or maybe even Britney Spears.

Hoyt and I composed this song back in the 1990s while we were living in New York City. It's a very streetwise track. I used the E-Mu Proteus 2000 to compose most of the music on this. Some of those original stems can still be heard here in the new mix. It was great, after all of this time, to finally take the song out of the demo phase and make a proper recording of it.

Admittedly this track has a bit of an urban pop flair which is a bit different for us. We hope you will embrace our new sound with open arms.

Join us on our musical journey as Candy Apple Blue "Breakthrough"!

Sincerely, Carly Emerick

Dismissed (Preview Teaser)




Candy Apple Blue Dismissed Parental Advisory Explicit Content Warning Label
Candy Apple Blue Gets a "Parental Advisory Explicit Content" Warning Label.

Update: "Say it isn't so? It's true. Our forthcoming single Dismissed has received a "Parental Advisory Explicit Content" label due to some of the lyrics rather graphic terms. This is the first Candy Apple Blue track to receive this warning. You'll have to tune in yourself to see if this label was fair." ~ Carly


Friday, March 12, 2021

Candy Apple Blue - Second Sight (Limited Edition Compact Disc)

 

Candy Apple Blue - Second Sight
Candy Apple Blue - Second Sight


The new 16-track studio album, Second Sight, from synth-pop band Candy Apple Blue is now available on a limited edition compact disc!

The Second Sight digipak CD was pressed on gorgeous eco-friendly packaging made from sturdy 15-point, grade-A, recycled board stock containing a clear tray made from recycled plastic. The non-toxic vegetable-based inks that were used on this product produced stunning vivid colors that are beautiful yet safe. The velvety matte UV coating gives the artwork the perfect finish and is very durable. This CD is factory pressed, cellophane sealed, and is a Red Book standard disc. It comes complete with a hype sticker and even includes CD-text information!

Second Sight is the retro-cool new studio album by American synthpop 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 Canadian mixer and producer Juno Dreams and Netherlands producer Matt Pop to create a sound that is both unique and commercial.

The album was mastered by celebrated audio engineer Mike Marsh (Capital Cities, Pet Shop Boys, Erasure). Second Sight contains a wide spectrum of colorful pop songs including the upbeat tracks Dance Again and Crying My Eyes Out. Tracks like Game Over, Dancing in the Shadows, It Happens All the Time, and Turn on the Night have a darker haunting sound that the band is known for.

Your purchase of this item includes unlimited streaming of Second Sight via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads in MP3, FLAC, and more.



Pictures of Second Sight:

Candy Apple Blue Second Sight Compact Disc 1

Candy Apple Blue Second Sight Compact Disc B

Candy Apple Blue Second Sight Compact Disc C

Candy Apple Blue Second Sight Compact Disc D

Candy Apple Blue Second Sight Compact Disc E

Candy Apple Blue Second Sight Compact Disc F


Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Thank My Lucky Stars (Instrumental)

By popular request from the synthwave community: Thank My Lucky Stars, as featured in a recent Techmoan video, will be released in its full instrumental glory coming May 28th, 2021! Mark your calendars! New Candy Apple Blue is coming!


Candy Apple Blue Thank My Lucky Stars Instrumental
Candy Apple Blue - Thank My Lucky Stars (Instrumental)


Monday, February 1, 2021

Second Sight (Official Album Cover Art)

candy apple blue second sight cover art
Candy Apple Blue - Second Sight (Official Cover Art)


After three long years of working hard on our fourth studio album, Second Sight, we are proud to announce that it will be released in March! In addition to the digital release, we will also be pressing compact discs for those of you who still support the physical format. The album art is now completed as well as the final tracklisting. Thank you guys for all of the love and support you've shown us. We dedicate this album to YOU! 

We've teamed up with some really talented people on this album including but not limited to: Apollo Rogers, Nicholas Bramlett, Matt Pop, Espen Kraft, William Rule, Juno Dreams, Barry Brayleo, Micah Blakeslee, and Mike Marsh at The Exchange Mike Marsh Mastering. 

Hoyt and I are so very exhilarated to finally be able to share this album with you. ~ Carly (half of Candy Apple Blue) 

Release date: March 26th, 2021
Pre-Sales start: March 12th, 2021

Candy Apple Blue Second Sight Compact Disc Design Elements
Candy Apple Blue - Second Sight (Compact Disc Design Elements)


Candy Apple Blue Second Sight Hype Sticker
Yes, darling, the devil is in the details. We just ordered the hype stickers
for the compact disc release of Second Sight. 


Candy Apple Blue Dance Again
Candy Apple Blue - Dance Again (Official Music Video) 
https://youtu.be/ErujoXnKw8Q


Carly Emerick of Candy Apple Blue
Carly Emerick of Candy Apple Blue filming Dance Again.




Hoyt of Candy Apple Blue
Hoyt of Candy Apple Blue filming Dance Again.


Carly Emerick of Candy Apple Blue
Carly Emerick of Candy Apple Blue
"Walking into the room like boom!"


Candy Apple Blue - Dance Again (Official Music Video)

The official music video for Dance Again as performed by Candy Apple Blue. Dance Again is a song about wanting to live again like the way that we all did before the global pandemic outbreak. The tracks retrowave post-punk disco vibes have that classic 1980's synth-pop sound. Dance Again is the lead single off of Candy Apple Blue's new album Second Sight. © & ℗ 2021 Mrix Muzik Records ©2021 A Fading Brunette™ and 5|7 Film.  


Thursday, January 28, 2021

Matt Pop Remixes Candy Apple Blue

 

Matt Pop Remixes Candy Apple Blue
A Spotify Playlist of Matt Pop Remixes for Candy Apple Blue

Hear all 15 Matt Pop Remixes for Candy Apple Blue on this exclusive Spotify Playlist! 🎧

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H9CooJckjfKAzu7gtCSoB?si=Ypjp-uEdTXyuYuohX4730g

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Still Like the Water (ft. William Rule)

 



The official lyric video for Still Like the Water by Candy Apple Blue featuring a guest lead vocal performance by William Rule. Still Like the Water is an artful electronica pop song. It's about going with the flow of the gravitational pull of the universe. Water itself has no shape but rather takes the shape of what it's poured into, whether it be a cup, a bottle, or an ocean. Still Like the Water is taken from the forthcoming Candy Apple Blue album, Second Sight. © & ℗ 2021 Mrix Muzik Records 

Still Like the Water releases on February 5th, 2021


Artist: Candy Apple Blue
Song: Still Like the Water (ft. William Rule)
Album: Second Sight
Alexander Storm Mgmt.
© & ℗ 2021 Mrix Muzik Records

"Still Like the Water"
©2021 MRIX MUZIK (ASCAP) All Rights Reserved.
Words & Music by Carly Emerick & William Schrul

Verse 1:
I can’t tell you how you should feel
I can’t even tell what’s really real

Lead-In 1:
Holding tightly onto you
Fearing what this night could do
All the time that we have spent
Remembering just to forget

Chorus:
Still like the water before the moon I go
I’m not hanging on
Still like water before the moon I flow
Right back to you
The tide carries me right back to you
The tide carries me right back to you

Verse 2:
Adapting to changes all the time
It's a universal truth that we find

Lead-In 2:
All the nights we could not sleep
All the days we could not keep
Like the trees that shed their leaves
From my ocean to your sea

Chorus:
Still like the water before the moon I go
I’m not hanging on
Still like water before the moon I flow
Right back to you
Right back to you (still like the water)
Right back to you (still like the water)

Verse 3:
I can’t tell you how you should feel
I can’t even tell what’s really real

Lead-In 3:
Holding tightly onto you
Fearing what this night could do
All the time that we have spent
Remembering just to forget

Chorus:
Still like the water before the moon I go
Not hanging on
Still like water before the moon I flow
Right back to you
The tide carries me right back to you
(still like the water, still like the water)
Right back to you
The tide carries me right back to you
(still like the water, still like the water)
Right back to you
The tide carries me right back to you
(still like the water, still like the water)
Right back to you
The tide carries me right back to you
(still like the water, still like the water)
Right back to you

The lyrics here are protected by copyright © under the law (title 17, US Code) and are exclusively owned by ASCAP & Harry Fox affiliates Mrix Muzik Publishing and William Schrul.

Candy Apple Blue Still Like the Water ft. William Rule Official Cover Art
Candy Apple Blue - Still Like the Water ft. William Rule
(Official Cover Art)


Thursday, December 31, 2020

Leigh Loopeth's Top 10 of 2020 List!

Candy Apple Blue Top 10 List of 2020
Leigh Loopeth's Top 10 of 2020 List!

 


Thank you, Leigh, for including our song Crying My Eyes Out on your Top 10 List of 2020! 

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Crying My Eyes Out (Matt Pop Extended Dance Mix)


The Matt Pop disco-drenched dance floor club anthem version of Candy Apple Blue's Crying My Eyes Out debuts on January 15th, 2021! This very special extended dance mix was produced by Matt Pop and features a guest lead vocal performance by Nick Bramlett. "Crying My Eyes Out (Matt Pop Extended Dance Mix)" is taken from the forthcoming album, Second Sight. © & ℗ 2021 Mrix Muzik Records 

Music Review from MyFizzyPop:
"Well, this is all sorts of delicious. Candy Apple Blue (the only apple I want to take a bite out of) return with their trusty vocalist Nick Bramlett on the new single Crying My Eyes Out. This, teardrops on the disco floor, dance away the heartache, epic has been given a sassy remix by the adorable Matt Pop - and the combined talents of these folks come together to ensure the listener gets a gloriously swirling glitterball of a song."

"So many people have asked us to make this extended version happen. We would like to thank Matt Pop for taking the time out to do it. We were going to save it for the album only but thought it would be a great way to start off 2021! It has such a beautiful hopeful spirit. We hope that the song inspires you to get up and dance!" ~ Carly Emerick


Artist: Candy Apple Blue
Song: Crying My Eyes Out (ft. Nick Bramlett)
*Special extended dance mix by Matt Pop
Album: Second Sight
Alexander Storm Mgmt.
© & ℗ 2021 Mrix Muzik Records

Lead guest vocals performed by Nick Bramlett
Backing vocals performed by Carly Emerick and Hoyt Emerick

Remix produced and mastered by Matt Pop
http://www.mattpop.nl/

"Crying My Eyes Out"
©2020 MRIX MUZIK (ASCAP)
℗ 2020 Mrix Muzik Records 
All Rights Reserved.
Words & Music by Carly Emerick and Hoyt Emerick

Verse 1:
They say nothing ever stays the same
Cathartic tears are pourin' down like rain 
How could you walk away from a love so true?

Lead-In 1:
I've been thinking it over for some time
Gotta get you out of my mind
You've turned my red heart velvet blue
Ooh ooh

Chorus:
Crying my eyes out over you
But my faith in love will see me through
Crying my eyes out over you

Verse 2:
Moving on can be intimidating
You go through winter to get to spring
I've got to face the truth 
Gotta' let you go

Lead-In 2: 
I've been counting the hours since you left
It's time I acquiesce
I'll turn the page and start anew
Ooh ooh

Chorus:
Crying my eyes out over you
But my faith in love will see me through
Crying my eyes out over you 

Bridge:
Crying my eyes out over you
You've turned my red heart velvet blue
Crying my eyes out over you 
I'll turn the page and start anew
Crying my eyes out over you

Crying my eyes out over you

Chorus:
Crying my eyes out over you
But my faith in love will see me through
Crying my eyes out over you 

Ooh ooh

The song presented here is protected by copyright © under the law (title 17, US Code) and is exclusively owned by Carly Olivia Emerick and Hoyt Daniel Emerick of Mrix Muzik (ASCAP).

#remix #dance #disco #upbeat #feelgood #popsong #MattPop

Candy Apple Blue Crying My Eyes Out Nick Bramlett Matt Pop
Candy Apple Blue - Crying My Eyes Out (ft. Nick Bramlett)
[Matt Pop Extended Dance Mix]


Saturday, December 5, 2020

Joy to the World Anyway



Joy to the World Anyway is the new Christmas song from synth-pop band Candy Apple Blue featuring William Rule on lead vocals. We know first hand how hard the holiday season can be for a lot of people. This year has been especially tough on everyone. The composition is a bit melancholy but it truly has an optimistic hopeful spirit. This year we wanted to share with you the healing gift of music. We hope that you enjoy the song as we poured our hearts into it. Joy to the World Anyway is taken from the forthcoming Candy Apple Blue album, Second Sight, and is out now as a two-track holiday single. This digital 45 release contains both the main mix and the instrumental performance mix. Happy Holidays and Season's Greetings from Candy Apple Blue and William Rule! © & ℗ 2020 Mrix Muzik Records

▶ Out now on Bandcamp: https://candyappleblue.bandcamp.com/album/joy-to-the-world-anyway

▶ Spotify: (Coming Dec. 11th, 2020) 


#christmas #christmasmusic #christmassongs #joytotheworld #christmassongsandcarols #christmas2020


Candy Apple Blue - Joy to the World Anyway (ft. William Rule)
- Official Cover Art -


Friday, November 27, 2020

Midnight Hour (ft. William Rule) Official Music Video


Candy Apple Blue - Midnight Hour (ft. William Rule)

The official music video for Midnight Hour starring Candy Apple Blue, William Rule, and Micah Blakeslee. Midnight Hour is a pop-rock new wave song about the end of the world. Its dark lyrical subject matter mirrors the uncertain times that we all live in. As taken from the forthcoming Candy Apple Blue album, Second Sight. © & ℗ 2020 Mrix Muzik Records ©2020 A Fading Brunette™ Film. 

▶ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7lEWNzYeaQ9dG2p8G3kZaI?si=toEbgo0rR7ixl7gOpYVF4w
▶ Bandcamp: https://candyappleblue.bandcamp.com/track/midnight-hour-ft-william-rule

Artist: Candy Apple Blue
Song: Midnight Hour (ft. William Rule)
Album: Second Sight
Alexander Storm Mgmt.
© & ℗ 2020 Mrix Muzik Records

Written, arranged, and produced Candy Apple Blue
https://www.candy-apple-blue.com/

Lead vocals by William Rule of The Divys
https://www.facebook.com/TheDivys/

Electric Guitars by Micah Blakeslee:
https://www.micahblakeslee.com/music

Mixing Engineer - Juno Dreams:
https://junodreams.bandcamp.com/

Mastered by Mike Marsh
http://www.mikemarshmastering.co.uk/

The music video for Midnight Hour was edited by Carly Emerick.
A Fading Brunette™ Film, LLC.

Starring Candy Apple Blue, William Rule, and Micah Blakeslee

Film footage was shot on November 20th, 2020.

Theme: A stylish high contrast black and white performance short. 

Sign up for the Candy Apple Blue Newsletter: http://bit.ly/CandyAppleBlue-EmailSignUp

"Midnight Hour is a pop-rock new wave song about the end of the world. Its dark lyrical subject matter mirrors the uncertain times that we all live in.  It's about global warming, it's about mother nature, it's about karma, and it's about the wicked things that men do for profit. Hoyt and I wanted to write an anthem for 2020." ~ Carly Emerick (songwriter, half of Candy Apple Blue)

Lyrics

“Midnight Hour”
©2020 MRIX MUZIK (ASCAP)
All Rights Reserved. Words & Music by
Carly Emerick and Hoyt Emerick

Verse 1:
The full moon in the sky beckons me
as the nightbird takes to flight
The cleansing of the old was meant to be
We're all running out of time

Lead-In:
The powers that be that divide the sea
are coming for you and me

Chorus:
We're in the mid, midnight hour
Let's dance until we die, no one's getting out alive
We're in the mid, midnight hour
We'll never see the dawn, the world will soon be gone

Verse 2:
Apocalyptic tears fall from the sky
They've come to purify the earth
The gift of prophecy and second sight
forewarned us all of a rebirth

Lead-In 2:
Ashes to ashes and dust to dust
We blew it. Now they're coming for us

(Repeat Chorus)

Bridge:
The gods above us, where can you be?
Can you help us save humanity?
Mother nature although you've tried, mankind committed suicide

(Repeat Chorus)

Final Chorus:
We're in the mid, midnight hour
You can scream and close your eyes but it cannot be denied
We're in the mid, midnight hour
Judgment day is here, you have everything to fear
We're in the mid, midnight hour
Let's dance until we die, no one's getting out alive
We're in the mid, midnight hour
Yeah! Close your eyes, close your eyes
Close your eyes and scream!

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.

#rock #newwave #midnighthour #gothicmusic #darkpop

Sunday, November 8, 2020

Moon (Light up My Darkness) Music Video

 


The official music video for Moon (Light up My Darkness) as performed by Candy Apple Blue. The song's musical genre could best be described as 1980's synth-pop, however, there are different electronic elements of synthwave, italo-disco, and Hi-NRG. © & ℗ 2020 Mrix Muzik Records ©2020 A Fading Brunette™ Film. 

Out now as a special 2-track release containing both the main mix and the instrumental version. The track is 136 BPM (beats per minute). 


Artist: Candy Apple Blue
Song: Moon (Light up My Darkness)
Album: Second Sight
Alexander Storm Mgmt.
© & ℗ 2020 Mrix Muzik Records

Written, arranged, produced, and performed by Candy Apple Blue

Additional synths and final mix detailing by Juno Dreams

Mastered by Mike Marsh

The music video was shot, directed, and edited by Carly Emerick in conjunction with Hoyt Emerick
A Fading Brunette™ Film, LLC.
Camera and Lighting Assistant: Hoyt Emerick

Film footage was shot on October 28th, 2020 on location in New Eagle, Pennsylvania.

Theme: A lonely and ghostly Carly walks around her castle and is haunted by a watcher in the woods. The film's focus is on the New Eagle Castle, the moon, a friendly cat, and the autumn season.

Sign up for the Candy Apple Blue Newsletter: http://bit.ly/CandyAppleBlue-EmailSignUp

"It's been such a crazy year. 2020 has had a lot of darkness. So in the song, I'm calling to the magical powers of the moon to set things right again." ~ Carly about Moon (Light up My Darkness)

Lyrics

Moon (Light up My Darkness)
©2020 MRIX MUZIK (ASCAP)
All Rights Reserved.
Words & Music by Carly Emerick

Verse 1:
I lay here in the darkness
A sad sad lonely room
I count my blessings one by one
(One by one, one by one)

Lead-in:
Then there's a light that hits my window
(My window's so cold)
It shines so brightly on my soul

Chorus:
Moon, light up my darkness
I have nowhere to go
I'm hoping you could show me the way
Moon, light up my darkness
Your blue vanilla sky is shimmering in my eyes

Verse 2:
Purple shades of velvet illuminate my gloom
I feel the healing has begun 
(has begun, it has begun)

Lead-in 2:
But there's a monster in my closet
(My monster is old)
I keep him chained won't let him go

(Repeat Chorus)

Bridge: 
Blue vanilla sky, blue vanilla sky

(Repeat Chorus)

Ad-lib:
Moon, light up my darkness
I'm really lucky to see you shine tonight
I'm really lucky to see you shine tonight
Moon, light up my darkness
I'll brave the morning light if you stay with me through the night
Moon, light up my darkness

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.

#synthpop #italodisco #castle #hinrg #synthwave #80s #retrowave

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Moon (Light Up My Darkness)

Candy Apple Blue Moon (Light Up My Darkness)
Candy Apple Blue - Moon (Light Up My Darkness)



New Single Announcement! 

Moon (Light Up My Darkness) is the forthcoming single by Candy Apple Blue and is due out November 6th, 2020. The song's genre could best be described as 1980's synth-pop, however, there are different electronic elements of synthwave, italo-disco, and Hi-NRG. 

Carly takes the mic this time and performs the lead vocals. This special 2-track release contains both the main mix and the instrumental version. The track is 136 BPM (beats per minute). Produced by Candy Apple Blue and Juno Dreams. Mastered by Mike Marsh.

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Midnight Hour Is Coming in October!


Today we will reveal the name of the "mystery artist" who will be the featured vocalist on our next track, Midnight Hour. His name is William Rule. William did a lot of session work in the 1990s for Hi-NRG dance music producer Bobby Orlando (e.g. "The Flirts" "Pet Shop Boys" and "Divine"). He is also the lead singer of the band The Divys

The artwork has now been completed! Midnight Hour is scheduled to be released in October!



Candy Apple Blue - Midnight Hour (ft. William Rule)
Candy Apple Blue - Midnight Hour (ft. William Rule)

Saturday, September 5, 2020

Crying My Eyes Out (Matt Pop Remix) feat. Nick Bramlett




Our brand new song has been getting such great reviews! 

(e.g. "It's ABBA-tastic" from MyFizzyPop and "This is the best song you've written (so far) and you picked the right singer to sing it!" - Kenneth.) 

Crying My Eyes Out is the new disco-drenched pop ditty by Candy Apple Blue. This special remix was produced by Matt Pop. Crying My Eyes Out features a guest vocal performance by Nick Bramlett and is taken from the forthcoming Candy Apple Blue album, Second Sight. © & ℗ 2020 Mrix Muzik Records. Official lyric video produced by Doren Sean Michael for Striped Shirt Media.

Stream it on Spotify or purchase it Bandcamp

Lyrics:

"Crying My Eyes Out"
©2020 MRIX MUZIK (ASCAP)
℗ 2020 Mrix Muzik Records 
All Rights Reserved.
Words & Music by Carly Emerick and Hoyt Emerick

Verse 1:
They say that nothing ever stays the same
Cathartic tears are pourin' down like rain 
How could you walk away from a love so true?

Lead-In 1:
I've been thinking it over for some time
Gotta get you out of my mind
You've turned my red heart velvet blue
Ooh ooh

Chorus:
Crying my eyes out over you
But my faith in love will see me through
Crying my eyes out over you

Verse 2:
Moving on can be intimidating
You go through winter to get to spring
I've got to face the truth 
Gotta' let you go

Lead-In 2: 
I've been counting the hours since you left
It's time I acquiesce
I'll turn the page and start anew
Ooh ooh

Chorus:
Crying my eyes out over you
But my faith in love will see me through
Crying my eyes out over you 

Bridge:
Crying my eyes out over you
You've turned my red heart velvet blue
Crying my eyes out over you 
I'll turn the page and start anew
Crying my eyes out over you

Crying my eyes out over you

Chorus:
Crying my eyes out over you
But my faith in love will see me through
Crying my eyes out over you 

Ooh ooh

The song presented here is protected by copyright © under the law (title 17, US Code) and is exclusively owned by Carly Olivia Emerick and Hoyt Daniel Emerick of Mrix Muzik (ASCAP).

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Candy Apple Blue - Crying My Eyes Out (ft. Nick Bramlett) Matt Pop Remix


Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Spotify Pre-Save now available for Crying My Eyes Out (Matt Pop Remix)


This disco-pop drenched ditty will leave you feeling inspired and ready to move on!
 Pre-save available now on Spotify!
Special remix by Matt Pop!


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Candy Apple Blue - Crying My Eyes Out (ft. Nick Bramlett) [Matt Pop Remix]

Saturday, August 22, 2020

The Music Video Collection (2010-2020) on DVD

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Candy Apple Blue - The Music Video Collection (2010-2020) on DVD

Candy Apple Blue - The Music Video Collection (2010-2020) on DVD

In celebration of our 10-year anniversary, we have released a special edition commemorative DVD featuring 15 of our favorite music videos. This DVD is an all-region release and contains over 70 minutes of playing time. The DVD's insert contains a special message about each music video from the band. Comes complete with navigating menus for easy video selection and hype sticker! 

Celebrating 10 years for $10. (Retail Price: $10.00)


Music video track listing:

01. Graveyard
02. You Make Me Happy
03. The Bed Is Cold
04. Bad Days Are Gone
05. Mistake
06. Let's Get Something Started
07. Start All Over Again
08. Now That It's Over 
09. Mad About You
10. No One Else Could Ever Love You (More Than I Do)
11. Alice's Last Halloween
12. Bad News
13. It Happens All the Time
14. Dancing in the Shadows
15. Turn on the Night

All music videos were filmed, directed, and edited by Carly Emerick
A Fading Brunette™ Film.

Release Date: 08/22/2020
UPC: 195269026967 
Retail Price $10.00
Mrix Muzik Records
Product ID #: XT 450
DVD-5 


Candy Apple Blue - The Music Video Collection (2010-2020) on DVD
Candy Apple Blue - Music Video Collection (2010-2020)


Saturday, August 8, 2020

Candy Apple Blue Free Ringtones for Android or iPhone Devices


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Candy Apple Blue FREE Ringtones for Android or iPhone Devices 

Candy Apple Blue FREE ringtones:

Simply select the device of your choosing and follow the link below to download the ringtone.

It Happens All the Time (Android)

It Happens All the Time (iPhone)

After you have downloaded the ringtone follow the instructions below on how to install this ringtone for use on your phone.  Android device  or  iPhone device 

There will be more Candy Apple Blue ringtones coming soon. Be sure to put in your requests in the comment section below.



Sunday, June 28, 2020

Limited Signature Edition of Powers Activate by Cassette Comeback




Hoyt of Candy Apple Blue discusses the band's release of the Limited Signature Edition of Powers Activate on cassette tape by Cassette Comeback.

This collectible item will be exclusively available on our Bandcamp merch table starting Friday, July 3rd, 2020: https://candyappleblue.bandcamp.com/merch

We worked closely with Tony from Cassette Comeback to bring you a very exclusive and very limited run of Powers Activate on cassette tape.

This special edition 20-Track release includes bonus content that is not available on the Compact Disc version. Including the brand new Juno Dreams 2020 Re-Remix of Let's Dance All Night that is currently only available on this release.

The U-Cards are signed by both of us! We have individually signed each cassette which is also individually numbered. (Numbers: 01/30 all the way through 30/30) So this is a Limited Signature Edition.

Each cassette will include the official "hologram gold foiled" stickers on both the U-Card and the tape itself indicating that this is a genuine SSQ (Single Speed Quality) cassette tape from Cassette Comeback.

These cassettes sound better than any other commercial release. Here's why:

1. They are recorded on brand new, but vintage, cassettes from 1990. We used the Sony UX Type II (CrO2) Position High Bias Extra Uniaxial cassette tape. The tape in these is much better than the Chinese tape that commercial duplicators use.

2. The cassettes are duplicated at Single Speed Quality, not at up to 24x speed like with a duplicator. The high-speed dubbing method done on commercial releases might save time but it does have negative consequences on sound quality. These SSQ tapes, hands down, sound better than commercial releases.

3. The vintage white clamshells are so much cooler than the modern ones and you will have nostalgia for them. They are mini versions of the VHS clamshells that housed your favorite Walt Disney movies growing up. Please note, that these cases are new old stock and can be fragile, so please, handle them with care.

4. The decks they are recorded on are 3-head decks. The Marantz PMD520 3-head decks are some of the finest cassette decks ever made.

5. The decks are calibrated specifically to the tape formulation of the Sony UX Type II cassette.

So in conclusion, classic cassettes, recorded at single speed, on some of the best decks ever made, and that are calibrated to the tape itself are high-quality premium products.

Having our studio album, Powers Activate, take a dive into the analog world is a real treat for us. For the perfect tape saturation sound our music was recorded at the sweet spot of +3db to take the digital "edge" off of the recordings. The songs sound gorgeous transferred over to analog. They say there's nothing like the real thing and they are right. Don't miss out on your chance to own one of these highly collectible cassettes!

There is a purchasing limit of 1 per customer due to their limited availability. This is a true Candy Apple Blue collectible item!

Cassette Comeback (UK & Canada) is the world's No. 1 blank cassette retail website.
https://www.cassettecomeback.com/pages/ssq

Cassette Comeback runs the biggest cassette tape focussed channel on YouTube. To find out more about the SSQ quality watch this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3fYdDU1NuY

Track Listing:

Candy Apple Blue - Powers Activate! (Cassette Comeback Limited Signature Edition)

Side A:

01. Awakening
02. Let's Dance All Night (Matt Pop Radio Edit)
03. Tonight (Juno Dreams Remix)
04. Mad About You (Juno Dreams Remix)
05. When You Decide to Love Someone (Juno Dreams Remix)
06. Can't Stop Thinking of You (Juno Dreams Remix)
07. Detonator (Juno Dreams Remix)
08. No One Else Could Ever Love You (More Than I Do) (Juno Dreams Remix)
09. Bad News (Juno Dreams Remix)
10. Alice's Last Halloween
11. Tonight (Matt Pop Radio Edit)

Side B:

12. Mad About You (Matt Pop Radio Edit)
13. Detonator (Tyler Nelson Club Mix)
14. Let's Dance All Night (Matt Pop Extended Club Mix)
15. Tonight (Matt Pop Club Mix)
16. Mad About You (Matt Pop Club Anthem Remix)
17. Can't Stop Thinking of You (Extended Remix)
18. Let's Dance All Night (Juno Dreams 2020 Re-Remix)
19. I Can't Wait for Christmas
20. Tonight (Original Version)

All orders will ship with a hologram sticker of the album cover!

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Candy Apple Blue's Limited Signature Edition of Powers Activate on Cassette Tape by Cassette Comeback


Saturday, June 13, 2020

Candy Apple Blue and Nick Bramlett Reunited

Candy Apple Blue announce that they are working with Nick Bramlett again on a forthcoming brand new single called Crying My Eyes Out.

Carly said, "You asked for him. We brought him back!" She also describes the new song as a "synth-pop banger".

And the feedback response has been great!

"So glad to see the three of you working together again!! We need a bright spot in 2020 and this is definitely one of them!!! Powers reactivate!!" ~ Steve Partain

"Love all your guest vocalists but Nick is the man!" ~ John Makin

"I'm so excited omg, nice!!" ~ Makayla Serniotti

"Welcome back, Nick! Love your voice! :)" ~ Matt Pop

"It’s nice to see Nick back!" ~ Fred from Paris

"Nick is back! Good news!! Congrats!" ~ Luke La Barre

"Super excited to hear the results of this magic meeting!" ~ Bazz Robson


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"We are making music magic happen again! Powers reactivate!" Candy Apple Blue and Nick Bramlett




Thursday, May 21, 2020

Quick News Update!

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Hoyt and Carly of Candy Apple Blue

We have a lot of things happening! We've booked a few vocal sessions, wrote some awesome new songs, and will be releasing an analog cassette tape in June. Who's excited?

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Turn on the Night (Official Music Video)



Turn on the Night is a fun 1990s Eurodance throwback with a modern twist. Its dark, edgy, and sensual vibes enhance the lyrical content surrounding the band's love of the film noir movie genre. Official music video by Candy Apple Blue performing "Turn on the Night" as taken from their forthcoming album, Second Sight. © & ℗ 2020 Mrix Muzik Records ©2020 A Fading Brunette™ Film. Out now as a 2-Track digital single.

▶ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/
▶ Bandcamp: https://candyappleblue.bandcamp.com/
▶ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/

Artist: Candy Apple Blue
Song: Turn on the Night
Album: Second Sight
Alexander Storm Mgmt.
© & ℗ 2020 Mrix Muzik Records

Written, arranged, produced, and performed by Candy Apple Blue

Additional synths and final mix detailing by Juno Dreams
https://junodreams.bandcamp.com/

Mastered by Mike Marsh
http://www.mikemarshmastering.co.uk/

The music video was filmed, directed, and edited by Carly Emerick.
A Fading Brunette™ Film, LLC.

Theme: A high contrast stylized music video focusing the band's performance of the song.

Film footage was shot on April 9th, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Lyrics:

"Turn on the Night"
©2020 MRIX MUZIK (ASCAP)
℗ 2020 Mrix Muzik Records
All Rights Reserved.
Words & Music by Carly Emerick and Hoyt Emerick

Intro Chorus:
Let's turn on the night, We can rendezvous
Let's turn on the night (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)

Verse Rap 1:
The streets are dark and empty, my throat is tight
There's no one else out here walking but me tonight
And I can feel in the air impending doom
High-resolution movie coming soon

Lead-In 1:
Black and white I dream in film noir
William Holden is my co-star

Chorus:
Let's turn on the night, We can rendezvous (Let's turn on the night)
Let's turn on the night (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)

Verse Rap 2:
The clock reads half past midnight, I place my bet
In my mind are moving pictures I can't forget
Witness for the Prosecution, From Out of the Past,
Sunset Boulevard, The Face Behind the Mask

Lead-In 2:
Fight or flight I hide the smoking gun
Close the blinds block out the morning sun

(Repeat Chorus)

Lead-In 3:
Black and white I dream in film noir
Marlene Dietrich is my co-star

(Repeat Chorus)

Ad-lib:
The clock reads half past midnight, I place my bet
In my mind are moving pictures I can't forget
The streets are dark and empty, my throat is tight
There's no one else out here walking but me tonight

Come on and turn me on, before the night is gone
I wanna feel your body tremble for me
Come on and turn me on, before the night is gone
I wanna feel your body tremble for me

I wanna see you turn it on!


The song presented here is protected by copyright © under the law (Title 17, US Code) and is exclusively owned by Carly Olivia Emerick and Hoyt Daniel Emerick of Mrix Muzik (ASCAP).

#eurodance #eurodisco #dancepop #dance #90s


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Candy Apple Blue - Turn on the Night (Official Cover Art)

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Will you Turn on the Night?



Candy Apple Blue pose the musical question: Will you Turn on the Night?
A short teaser and sneak peek into Candy Apple Blue's forthcoming single. 
Coming May 8th, 2020


Spotify pre-save to hear our brand new song before everyone else!

A Music Update from Carly



Carly announces Candy Apple Blue's forthcoming single Turn on the Night.
 The official music video for "Turn on the Night" will premiere on 
YouTube on May 8th, 2020 at 3 PM EST.

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Turn on the Night - Update

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Carly of Candy Apple Blue - Turn on the Night

We are working hard on editing the music video now for our forthcoming single "Turn on the Night". Because of the social distancing act, we did it all via green screen. Hoyt and I hope you are in the mood for a feel-good upbeat song? ~ Carly

Game Over (Official Lyric Video)




Game Over is a breakup song about a relationship that has gone terribly wrong. It's heartbreaking when you find out you've been cheated on, manipulated, lied to, and used. If you're in a bad relationship with a narcissist, have enough dignity to walk away. 

Game Over is out now: https://song.link/i/1486379869