Minneapolis-based solo pianist John Hayes returns with his second full-length release, The Last Best Place. Inspired by the unexpected loss of a friend, The Last Best Place captures a range of emotions as well as Hayes’ intimate recording process. Each piece was written softly, late at night, wanting to tell their own story, yet all finding a way to remain connected to the same narrative. “The Last Best Place was very much an unexpected album for me. After recently moving into a new studio I was dealing with several different anxieties. Being on my own for the first time, another unexpected loss of a friend, trying to progress my music. All these things lead to a great deal of uncertainty in my life. It is funny how we always tend to gravitate towards the things that are most familiar to us during uncertain times. For me, that will always be […]
NYC rapper YONAS is back with another powerful track, his new single “Good Day” has us vibin’ through the highs and rollin’ through the lows. With his inimitable flow and contagious cheerfulness, he infuses the track with happy-go-lucky energy and the sheer joy of being alive, no matter what the circumstances. With “Good Day,” YONAS escorts listeners on an enthusiastic musical expedition, providing sunshine during an otherwise taxing situation. As he introduced the #GOODDAYCHALLENGE to social media, he encourages fans and listeners worldwide to take to Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & Twitter to describe, via video, what they’re doing to stay positive during the current pandemic. After a run of successful collaborations and acquiring half a billion streams cross-platform, YONAS is at the top of his game. This and the next few singles are sure to take him to new heights, representing some of his most sync-friendly work to date. […]