I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on Black History Month, Lauren Spencer Smith, Lord Huron, and Landon Smith.
- Celebrating Black producers, creators, and artists for their incredible contributions to Hulu’s Black Stories Hub. In honor of Black History Month and beyond, Hulu proudly celebrates the rich legacy, creativity, and resilience of Black stories and storytellers. From timeless classics to groundbreaking originals, we shine a light on the voices and creators who have made an impact on culture and entertainment. Together, let’s honor the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to a future filled with inspiring, empowering, and unifying Black stories. This February, Hulu offers a powerful lineup that celebrates Black culture, featuring the captivating Hulu Original documentary "SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)," directed by Questlove, the Andscape Original film "Memes & Nightmares," executive produced by LeBron James, along with the highly anticipated Hulu Original series "Paradise," starring Sterling K. Brown. In addition, we will celebrate nostalgic content and milestone anniversaries, including the 40th Anniversary of Emmy winning "227" and the 30th Anniversary of NAACP winner "Waiting to Exhale." Rounding out the film collection is a selection of classic faves and award-winning films like "If Beale Street Could Talk" and "Precious," - to name a few - each showcasing impactful storytelling and paying tribute to the richness of Black culture.
- Gearing up for a bold creative chapter, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith unveils her anxiously awaited new single “Pray” out now via Island/Republic. It notably serves as her first release of 2025, and it launches what promises to be an unforgettable era for the songstress. Listen HERE. She initially teased “Pray” on social media, debuting a snippet on TikTok. It quickly gathered over 20 million-plus views and inspired a staggering 36K “creates,” building anticipation for its official release among her devout fanbase. A soft piano melody sets the tone for the track, adding warmth to the soundscape. Anchored to a strong bass-driven beat, the momentum culminates on a seismic and stunning refrain as Lauren promises, “Wherever you go, I want you to know that I’ll pray.” Across the song, she showcases her expansive range, stretching from vulnerable verses into a vital hook. Stay tuned for the premiere of a cinematic live performance video to accompany “Pray.”
- Turning the page towards an epic creative chapter, Lord Huron returns with a new single and music video entitled “Who Laughs Last?” featuring Academy Award nominated actress Kristen Stewart out now via Mercury Records. Listen HERE and watch the music video HERE. It notably marks the multiplatinum Los Angeles band’s first original release in two years, and it also serves as the debut recording by Kristen Stewart [Spencer, Love Lies Bleeding].
- 21-year-old Georgia-born and Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist Landon Smith has released the single “Weekend,” written and produced alongside GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Dave Cobb [Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton]. The single arrives today accompanied by an official visualizer. Stacking up tens of millions of streams independently, Landon attracted the likes of Dave Cobb to his corner. Cobb welcomed Landon to his studio in Savannah, GA, where they cut “Weekend” and more music to come in 2025. LISTEN TO “WEEKEND”
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