SEATTLE, WA...April 28, 2009...BEC Recordings' newest shining star continues to break ground as a solo artist with the release of his debut on April 7th. Phillip LaRue released "Let the Road Pave Itself" to much media acclaim including the honored title of Gospel Music Channel's latest "Listen Up" artist (April /May). This budding artist continues to gain new listeners this week as his music is appearing on multiple formats from a digital download to online video premieres to another TV placement.
Beginning today, Phillip's current single "Chasing the Daylight" is this week's iTunes "Discovery Download" (click here). This music video for the track is also premiering all week on Amazon.com and mtvU.com.
In a recent Billboard "New & Noteworthy" review this song was described as a "vibrant opener" to the disc. Other tracks included in the glowing April 25th Billboard review were:
"Don't Be Deceived" - feels like watching a soul laid bare
"Running So Long" - brilliant, confessional
"Mountains High Valleys Low" - hopeful honesty
Following two other TV placements (CBS's "Ghost Whisperer'" CW's "One Tree Hill"), the song "Erase and Rewind" will be heard on the new CBS mini-series "Harper's Island" on Thursday, April 30th at 10 / 9 pm EST (Episode 4). For more information on Phillip LaRue and this debut click here.
As an artist that has already been pegged as one to watch in 2009, Phillip LaRue joyfully releases his BEC Recordings solo debut today, "Let the Road Pave Itself." On the heels of the release, Gospel Music Channel has jumped on board naming Phillip LaRue as their next "Listen Up" artist for April/May.
GMC's "Listen Up" is Gospel Music Channel's new multiplatform promotional campaign featuring new emerging Gospel/Christian recording artists who are on the verge of becoming break-out stars. Beginning next Monday, April 13th, GMC will showcase Phillip throughout the channel and online with video assets and exclusive interview footage for viewers to learn more about this budding artist.
In addition, AOL Music is hosting a "Listening Party" with the full CD in streaming this week. Click here to check it out. Also recently featuring the full album in stream was Relevant Magazine on their weekly "The Drop" online. Other street week coverage include video interview footage on HearitFirst.com and a street week podcast on NewReleaseTuesday.com.
Not being new to the industry or the Nashville music scene, Phillip has filled the role of producer (Tenth Avenue North) and songwriter (Brandon Heath, Tenth Avenue North, Krystal Meyers,) since his duo LaRue (with his sister Natalie) called it quits in 2003.
An organic set of songs for the digital age produced by Paul Moak, "Let the Road Pave Itself" was tracked live in the studio to an old fashioned two-inch tape reel, warmly capturing the sound of Phillip and his friends playing real time rock that's concerned with life's deepest matters of love and faith. Recorded in this manner, Phillip kept many of the first takes without fixing to keep the album as natural as possible.
One such example is the debut radio single and opening track, "Chasing the Daylight," a stirring mid-tempo rocker that has seen dark times but still declares I want to chase the daylight like it's the last day of my life. At radio, this single has moved into New and Active at CHR as well as Air 1 adding the song last week.
Phillip LaRue's "Found" will air during tonight's episode of CBS' The Ghost Whisperer (check local listings for time).
Phillip LaRue will release his freewheeling spirited solo debut album "Let the Road Pave Itself" on BEC Recordings April 7th, 2009. This release is a masterpiece in the making as Phillip LaRue finished recording the organic collection of original songs this past fall in Nashville, TN. As an artist that is not new to the industry or the Nashville music scene, Phillip LaRue has filled the role of producer (Tenth Avenue North) and songwriter (Brandon Heath, Tenth Avenue North, Krystal Meyers,) since his duo LaRue (with his sister Natalie) called it quits in 2003.
SEATTLE, WA...September 12, 2008...BEC Recordings is thrilled to announce the signing of pop acoustic artist Phillip LaRue to their roster. In addition to signing with the west coast-based label, Phillip has just placed the finishing touches on his honest, freewheeling spirited solo debut aptly titled, Let The Road Pave Itself, which is set to release first quarter 2009.
Being a part of a duo (LaRue) with his sister Natalie, and three albums and several charted pop hits before the group called it a day, Phillip is not new to the music industry. Also seasoned with producing roles with acts such as Over the Rhine, Dave Barnes and the recently rising band Tenth Avenue North as well as songwriting with the aforementioned band and the New Artist of the Year (2008), Brandon Heath, Phillip didn't jump into a solo album without giving it much ponder.
"I had always considered the solo thing but wanted it to be completely authentic in its expression," he says. "So much music is focus-grouped to death for fear of not being successful, and that's a tough place to be creative from. I'm fortunate to have found a label that said, 'You do what you do, and we'll do what we do.' That was my goal: to make a vulnerable record of my experiences that finds its way to wherever God wants it to go."
An authentic expression is exactly what resulted with Let The Road Pave Itself. Young but uniquely experienced, Phillip has an admirable grip on how to live, and the proof is written all over his debut solo album. An organic set of songs for the digital age, it was tracked live in the studio to an old fashioned two-inch tape reel, warmly capturing the sound of Phillip and his friends playing real time rock that's only ever concerned with life's deepest matters of love and faith. One such example is the debut radio single and opening track, "Chasing the Daylight," a stirring mid-tempo rocker that has seen dark times but still declares I want to chase the daylight like it's the last day of my life.
"I miss the vocal nuances I used to hear in the music my parents would put on at home," he shares. "That's another reason I wanted to record live with a band and keep a lot of first takes without fixing them up. The songs are here as they really happened. The whole process was a beautiful collaboration. As the songwriter I may have been holding the paintbrush, but everyone helped choose the colors."
Raw emotionally charged debut and artist authenticity is stirring excitement among those working with Phillip.
"Phillip is an extraordinary artist that I am so proud to work with," shares Mitchell Solarek President of Maximum Artist Management. "His ability to convey truth and honest emotion in his songwriting is inspiring. His ability to bring that talent to his live show is rare. I cannot wait for people to be introduced to such a exceptional artist."
For more information on Phillip LaRue and this upcoming debut, check out his newly launched MySpace at: www.myspace.com/philliplarue. In addition to a newly posted EPK, you can check out the upcoming radio single and opening track " Chasing the Daylight" on his MySpace page.
