BIG STIR RECORDS is proud to present the fourth in our Digital Singles Series, "Mikey & Murdercat" b/w "I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better" by THE EX TEENS! The single is available for preorder now and officially released on November 16, 2018.

As with the first release in the series ("Goodguy Sun" from KARLA KANE), the new single ties in with the forthcoming BIG STIR MAGAZINE #3, a special "Pets of Pop" issue for which Teens frontman SIMON GLICKMAN contributed a piece about the genesis of the song.

We absolutely love THE EX TEENS. They were recommended to us by JOSH GORDON of THE LIVING DOLLS for the Big Stir Burbank live series and we were intrigued by the involvement of CHRIS SILAGYI of 20/20 on guitar. Silagyi and the whole band shine, but Glickman steals the show as a natural frontman like they don't make anymore. He oozes charisma, passion, snark and vulnerability in equal measures. And the songs are sharp, funny, and at times inspirational. In short they put on a hell of a show and are among our favorite LA live acts.

Writining about "Mikey" for Big Stir Magazine, Simon explains: "The song was inspired by two felines, both of whom belonged to the late mother of my friend Lisa, and who lived in the ancestral house bequeathed to Lisa in Eastern Washington, just by the swelling banks of the Methow River. Mikey (male) and Willie (female) lived and cuddled and hunted on and around the generous property in the Northwestern countryside. In the evenings they would curl up at our feet, adorable furballs, as we enjoyed our nightly libations. One day, after lurking with lethal patience beneath her mistress’ freshly installed bird feeder, Willie savaged a finch and dropped its wretched form on the doorstep to die. That duality—fearsome predator/chuffling housepet—struck a chord with me, and that got put together with some other chords and some words to make this song. I think of it as a sort of feline 'The Boys Are Back in Town.'”

“Willie the Murdercat has since gone on to her reward. Mikey abides. This song is a tribute to them both and the sweetness and violence that roils and purrs in all of nature.”

The B-side is an ace cover of the GENE CLARK-penned BYRDS classic “I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better” highlighted by Silagyi's guitar and perhaps leant a political edge by the vocal performance... ?

THE EX TEENS are: Simon Glickman (vocals), Chris Silagyi (guitars and keys), Jim Cushinery (bass), and Joey Ponchetti (drums). The single was produced by The Ex Teens and Steve Kravac. For more, see:

www.facebook.com/theexteens/ https://www.bigstirrecords.com/big-stir-digital-singles

Expected release: November 16, 2018

BIG STIR RECORDS is proud to present the third in our Digital Singles Series, "Let Me Know" from KAI DANZBERG featuring LISA MYCHOLS! The single will be officially released on November 9, 2018 and available on the Big Stir Records website.

KAI DANZBERG, based in Hanover, Germany, officially joins the Big Stir Records roster with this release. At just 25 years of age, Danzberg (like his California-based labelmate Addison Love) represents the next generation of fresh but classic-styled guitar pop. Influences like Jellyfish, Cheap Trick, ELO and of course The Beatles weave through Danzberg's self-produced 2018 album Pop Up Radio, which took the global pop community by storm upon its release. "Let Me Know" is the lead single from its followup, Not Only Sunshine, to be released in early 2019 by BSR.

On "Let Me Know", Kai presents a duet with LISA MYCHOLS, long regarded as the queen of the Los Angeles pop scene, on a composition written especially for the two to sing together. An instrumental version of the tune serves as the exclusive B-side. Mychols is one of many celebrated guests (including ROGER MANNING JR. of Jellyfish fame, DANA COUNTRYMAN, and DAVID MYHR) set to appear on Not Only Sunshine, making the album a truly international affair in the Big Stir spirit and a must-have release on next year's slate!

"Let Me Know" is now available for preorder, along with prior Big Stir Digital Single releases from MICHAEL SIMMONS and KARLA KANE of THE CORNER LAUGHERS at the link below. The series will continue with a new release every Friday, including upcoming singles from THE EX TEENS, mylittlebrother, TRIP WIRE, and, through special arrangement with the wonderful folks at SPYDERPOP RECORDS, LANNIE FLOWERS and much more!

www.bigstirrecords.com/big-stir-digital-singles www.facebook.com/bigstirrecords

For more on KAI DANZBERG, see:

www.kaidanzberg.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/kaidanzberg

BIG STIR RECORDS firstly urges you to VOTE on November 6! And relatedly we are proud to announce the second in our BIG STIR DIGITAL SINGLES SERIES, “This Is Most Certainly True” b/w “Singles Are Weaker” from MICHAEL SIMMONS!

Simmons, a celebrated mainstay of the California pops scene from his time with Sparkle*Jets UK, Popdudes, Yorktown Lads, and his much-lauded 2018 album The First Days of Summer, has responded to America's current sociopolitical turmoil with a genuine protest song, “This Is Most Certainly True”. The Big Stir Digital Singles series aims feature the timeliest of tunes and voices like Simmons' are essential in these troubled times. Consider this a call to action which we ardently support.

“This Is Most Certainly True” was performed and produced by Simmons with lead guitar from the legendary Walter Trout (John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Canned Heat, and more).

The exclusive B-side, “Singles Are Weaker”, is a sequel of sorts to the popular breakout track “EPs Are Weak” from The First Days of Summer. Sadly this time Simmons doesn't rap, but he does lighten the mood with a short fast rocker which just may be poking fun at the whole online single concept. We're on board with that, too.

The single will be released Friday, November 2, to serve as your Election Day anthem. It's available for preorder now at the link below. And once, more, VOTE and vote wisely on November 6!

https://www.bigstirrecords.com/big-stir-digital-singles www.facebook.com/bigstirrecords

For more on Michael Simmons:

https://michaelsimmons.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sirsparklejet/

Next Friday October 26: The BIG STIR DIGITAL SINGLE SERIES commences with a brand new and extraordinary release from KARLA KANE (of The Corner Laughers, Agony Aunts, and solo renown): "Goodguy Sun" b/w "Sisters of the Pollen"! The single (and all future BSR Digital Singles) can be found for pre-sale here:

https://www.bigstirrecords.com/big-stir-digital-singles

Side A is “Goodguy Sun”, a brand new composition by Martin Newell (Cleaners from Venus, The Greatest Living Englishman) recorded for the first time by Karla. How did this come about? Karla explains:

"As I was about to contact Mr. Newell about doing an interview for Big Stir Magazine, as if summoned by magic, he emailed me and said he had written a song he thought might suit me. Well, when you get a message like that from one of your songwriting idols you take notice, let me tell you. I, along with musical comrades Khoi, KC, Bradley and Gina, promptly recorded our version of “Goodguy Sun,” a wistful, autumnal slice of pop heaven. Enjoy (in a suitably melancholy way, of course…)"

Side B contains "Sisters of the Pollen", a Kane original recorded with fellow Corner Laugher (and Kane's husband) Khoi Huynh as well as an assortment of genuine field recording of bees going about their business.

GOODGUY SUN: Karla Kane (vocals and uke); Khoi Huynh (acoustic guitar and piano); KC Bowman (bass, melodica, percussion); Bradley Skaught (drums, elecotro guitar, percussion); Gina Sperinde (vocal harmony). Written by Martin Newell.

SISTERS OF THE POLLEN: Karla Kane (vocals and uke); Khoi Huynh (bass). Bees recorded by Richard Youell. Written by Karla Kane.

www.karlakane.com www.facebook.com/KarlaKaneOfficial www.cornerlaughers.com

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