NASHVILLE |
DT: MAY 29, 2015
FM: MIKE GOWEN/AARON FETERL, MSO PR
ALT/ELECTRONIC GROUP
V Y D
RELEASE NEW EP
‘RETROGRADE’
TODAY, MAY 29
EP EXCLUSIVLY PREMIERED
WITH MONSTERSANDCRITICS.COM
EARLIER THIS WEEK (5/27)
FEATURING SINGLES “ROCKETS” AND “HOT WATER”
ALONG WITH THE ROLLING STONES’ COVER
OF “BEAST OF BURDEN”
LISTEN HERE:http://tiny.cc/RETROGRADE
“If there is anywhere to find the brightest and catchiest music for your pool party this summer, look no further than V Y D’s new EP Retrograde…the five songs on this EP are a fine collection of Disclosure-esque Pop House that is equal parts forward thinking and nostalgic, commingled with Howard’s sleek Soul-tinged vocal stylings anoints each track with an infectious feel. Though Electronics are very present on this release, V Y D’s sound is very organic. The guitars, vocals and drum machine on ‘Sedate Me’ all coalesce into a sugary treat better than any you can get on Venice Beach… these guys are bringing a fresh twist to the summer jam, so don’t miss out!”
–Kieran Macintyre, MONSTERSANDCRITICS.COM, May 27, 2015
Alt/Electronic group V Y D, today (5/29), released their new EP RETROGRADE-a five-song collection which showcases their style of live guitars, songwriting and electronic tracks-following its exclusive premiere with MONSTERSANDCRITICS.COM earlier this week (5/27). Listen to RETROGRADE HERE.
Recorded during Mercury Retrograde in November and December of 2014, RETROGRADE‘s throwback feel is further highlighted by the group’s rendition of The Rolling Stones‘ top-10 hit from 1978, “Beast of Burden.“ You can stream/share “Beast of Burden” HERE.**Embed code pasted below**
Comprised of singer-songwriter Justin Howard and guitarist/electronic mixer Nick Wisse, V Y D developed their sound in Southern California as a result of inspiration found in the surf, freeways, sunshine and 90’s Alternative rock and hip hop music.Now based in Brooklyn, New York and adding NuDisco/Deep House to their influences, V Y D still delivers a sun-soaked and warm summer flavor to their unique style which is ever-evident on RETROGRADE.
Howard describes V Y D‘s sound to Myspace.com-who featured the group as an “Artist of the Day“-as, “Alt-electronic. Kind of like if house music and Third Eye Blind had a baby to our songs.” You can take a stream/share “Rockets” and “Hot Water”-which premiered on DIFFUSER.FM (4/30)-from RETROGRADE via the group’s SoundCloud HERE.
Track listing for RETROGRADE:
1. “Rockets”
2. “Hot Water”
3. “Beast of Burden”
4. “Sedate Me”
5. “Sunburns”
Above: cover art for RETROGRADE
Praise for VYD and RETROGRADE thus far:
“Keep an eye on these guys as they continue to steadily move up in the ranks with each of their releases.”
–Paige Fuentes, EARMILK, August 4, 2014
“Laced with sounds inspired by ’90s rock and hip-hop – and on occasion, some sick Nile Rodgers-esque guitar licks – the new disc encompasses the best of both rock and roll and electronic music…VYD take their influences and inspirations and deliver an unforgettable, sun-soaked listening experience – just in time for the heat of the summer.”
–Chuck Armstrong, DIFFUSER.FM, April 30, 2015
“…the album’s first single ‘Rockets.’ The power ballad features gentle guitars, reverbed vocals, and a hand-clapped beat. It sounds a bit like Hall & Oates being remix by St. Lucia; it is warm and danceable, a true baby-making anthem.”
–Adam Morgan, SURVIVINGTHEGOLDENAGE.COM, March 11, 2015
“The Alt-Electronic duo V Y D continue to build a loyal fan base with their latest track ‘Rockets’ – the first single from the duo’s upcoming EP – which is crafted with their unique musical blend of electronic beats and electric guitar accents and licks.”
–Angie Cadoret, SOONNIGHT.COM, March 27, 2015
“…the group takes dance music to a new level. VYD charms with its interlacing electronic melodies and an undeniably catchy beat. The rock element is an interesting plus, soaking what would usually just be a good dance number with some tangible instruments, making their noise a fun banter between two generations of music. It most certainly makes for some interesting (and highly danceable) listening.”
—Lexy Brodt, JONKMUSIC.COM, November 18, 2014
“VYD guys are back in town with “Hot Water,” another historical throw of a dice.”
— CLICKANDLISTENIT, May 1, 2015
“Singer Justin Howard’s voice is intoxicating like a classic rocker, and together with guitarist/beatmaker Nick Wisse, V Y D is one of those bubbling under acts who should be on your playlists any time of the year.”
—JUMPINTOLIMBO.CO.VU, October 28, 2014
“Fusing elements of funky house, 90’s alternative, and soul with a solid electronic grounding, VYD channels a sound intersecting something like Chromeo and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Gently moulding genres at their boundary core while still creating listenable, soulful melodies means this single [“Rockets”] is going to go down seriously well with the music community.”
—BLUSHINGPANDA.ORG,March 12, 2015
Embed for “Beast of Burden” here:
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Embed for “Retrograde” EP here:
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For more information on V Y D, visit:
WEBSITE | SOUNDCLOUD | FACEBOOK | SPOTIFY
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