15 October 2020

Country music duo LOCASH have teamed up with the Gronkowski brothers for their latest single Cloud of Dust, which is their first release since 2019 album ‘Brothers’. You can see an audio video below. [wpdevart_youtube]4hds5SgNoOk[/wpdevart_youtube] LOCASH, made up of Preston Trust and Chris Lucas, became friends with the Gronkowski brothers – consisting of NFL legend Rob, Super Bowl winner Glenn, NFL players Dan and Chris and baseball star Gordie Jr – over lockdown and their friendship has blossomed to the point they were included on the song. Speaking about the track, the country pair said that the Gronkowski brothers gave the song a new lease of life, while the whole experience was not only a hugely pleasant one, but also one that links in with their latest release. “I’m not sure there is a group of brothers that know how to throw down more than The Gronk Brothers—they were the perfect pick to help us finish this song,” said Brust. “Not only did they add their infectiously, energetic golden Gronk touch to the lyrics but they also rocked some vocals on the track and made the song feel and sound like a big anthem!” “We’ve been getting to know Rob outside of the spotlight and the touchdowns and he is an awesome guy—meeting his brothers and getting to work with them was such a fun, creative experience,” Lucas added. “It was also such a natural fit to collaborate with them, because our last album is called Brothers and it’s all about coming together and that brotherly bond.” LOCASH will be appearing at Country Music Week 2020 – Digital, with the pair taking part in a BBR and BMG showcase at 8pm BST on October 24.

Ida Mae have released the title track from their upcoming EP ‘Raining For You’, which is set to be released on November 20. You can watch the video below. [wpdevart_youtube]fOMNs3qaWOg[/wpdevart_youtube] The British husband and wife duo, made up of Chris Turpin and Stephanie Jean, have wowed just about everyone in the Americana scene since their 2019 debut album ‘Chasing Lights’ and ‘Raining For You’ is the next instalment from the pair. Speaking about the title track, the duo – now residing in Nashville – explained that it was one of the first tracks that they conjured up when the lockdown measures started to hit, while also explaining the meaning behind the track. “This was one of the first tracks we recorded as lockdown measures began here in Nashville TN,” the duo said. “It’s a simple love song written from the perspective of a friend of ours, someone I knew that was losing themselves in the darker memories of a past romantic relationship. “Through social media and memory, I think many people today can find themselves feeling like a helpless voyeur, watching the self-destructive behaviour of someone brilliant they love, but feel powerless to help.” Ida Mae will also be featuring the talents of Ethan Johns and Marcus King on the upcoming EP, which will be a Thirty Tigers release.