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Bad Wolves Celebrate 5th Consecutive #1 at Radio with “Sober”

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Haulix client Bad Wolves is topping the charts and inspiring listeners with the latest single off their critically-acclaimed Sophomore album.

“Sober”, the current single from BAD WOLVES’ critically acclaimed album N.A.T.I.O.N. (available for streaming now), has become the band’s 5th consecutive #1 at Rock Radio (unprecedented for their 5th single ever released).  The anthemic track is resonating not just with rock fans, but also with everyone whose lives have been touched by addiction in any way.

The song is the lead track from the soundtrack to Better Noise Films’ forthcoming feature film Sno Babies. The video, featuring footage from the film, portrays the devastating impact of addiction on families and relationships and reinforces that recovery is possible for those who can stay the course.  

“This song was a unique opportunity to talk about addiction not only from the perspective of the addict but also from the perspective of their loved ones,” says lead singer Tommy Vext. “The message is very different from traditional songs that seem to always perpetuate a mentality of self-victimization which is exactly the kind of misguided thinking that perpetuates the mental obsessive side of alcoholism and addiction. In the end, the moral of the story is about holding on to not giving up on ourselves or the people who are trying – who are really, really trying to make and better themselves.”  

The COVID pandemic has created an additional crisis for those in early recovery. In addition to increased anxiety and isolation, mitigation measures in place across the country to prevent the spread of COVID makes access to support and treatment much more difficult.  In a mission to reduce the stigma and make an impact, BAD WOLVES has collaborated with The Global Recovery Initiatives (GRI) to use the video’s release as a platform to raise awareness of GRI’s efforts to provide access to recovery support services all around the US. GRI is raising funds for the specific purpose of putting 1000 AmeriCorps recovery workers in the field. Studies have shown that individuals who access these services after treatment such as recovery housing, recovery coaching, peer support groups and job training resources, are more likely to stay in recovery.  A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Sno Babies Soundtrack will go to help fund this initiative. 

GRI’s Board Chair Pam Cytron explains “Tommy’s candor is a brave and powerful demonstration of what the successful road to recovery can look like.  We are excited to partner with Bad Wolves and spread that hope to others— because we know for the 21 million people in recovery in the U.S, the benefits are immeasurable.”

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Better Noise and Bad Wolves Spread Hope for Recovery

With “Sober” climbing rock charts worldwide, Better Noise Records and Bad Wolves are asking fans to help spread hope for recovery with a new campaign.

 “Sober”, the current single from BAD WOLVES’critically acclaimed album, N.A.T.I.O.N. (available for streaming now) is also the lead track from the soundtrack to Better Noise Films’ Sno Babies. The video, released today, features footage from the film and portrays the devastating impact of addiction on families and relationships while remembering that recovery is possible for those who can stay the course.  

“This song was a unique opportunity to talk about addiction not only from the perspective of the addict but also from the perspective of their loved ones,” says lead singer Tommy Vext. “The message is very different from traditional songs that seem to always perpetuate a mentality of self-victimization which is exactly the kind of misguided thinking that perpetuates the mental obsessive side of alcoholism and addiction.  In the end the moral of the story is about holding on to not giving up on ourselves or the people who are trying – who are really, really trying to make and better themselves.”  

Sno Babies, which will hit screens June 2020, tells the story of two suburban teenage girls who fall into a brutal battle with opiate addiction. The film, starring Michael Lombardi [Last Knights, Rescue Me (FX)] and new-comer Katie Kelly [Game of Silence (NBC)] refutes the “not in my neighborhood” stigma of addiction and depicts the scale and pervasiveness of substance use disorders. 

In a mission to reduce the stigma and make an impact, BAD WOLVES has collaborated with The Global Recovery Initiatives (GRI) to use the video’s release as a platform to raise awareness of GRI’s efforts to provide access to recovery support services all around the US.  GRI is raising funds for the specific purpose of putting 1000 AmeriCorps recovery workers in the field.  Studies have shown that individuals who access these services after treatment such as recovery housing, recovery coaching, peer support groups, and job training resources, are more likely to stay in recovery.  A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Sno Babies Soundtrack will go to help fund this initiative. 

GRI’s Board Chair Pam Cytron explains “Tommy’s candor is a brave and powerful demonstration of what the successful road to recovery can look like.  We are excited to partner with Bad Wolves and spread that hope to others— because we know for the 21 million people in recovery in the U.S, the benefits are immeasurable.”

In addition to their work with Sno Babies and GRI, BAD WOLVES started an Indiegogo campaign to benefit Rock To Recovery. The various packages they will offer on their Indiegogo campaign will include signed items, limited-edition merchandise and exclusive access at an upcoming Bad Wolves show. Rock To Recovery aims to transform the lives of veterans, youth, and those working to overcome addiction, eating disorders and a variety of mental health issues via the powerful, healing, spiritual experience of creating and playing music. For more information on this campaign, click here.

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How Artist Development is Breaking Down Stereotypes In Music

Better Noise Music is developing a powerful roster of diverse musicians who are taking the world of rock by storm.

On the heels of the 2020 Grammys, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs said that the lack of diversity in the music business is “not a revelation.“ 

In a music industry that continues to stereotype artists, there are exceptions. Better Noise Music, home to Top 10 Active Rock artists Bad Wolves, Fire From The Gods, Mongolian rock band The Hu and Just Loud, have developed one of the most diverse groups of artists to ever reach Top 10 simultaneously.  With the support of major radio partners like iHeart, and Cumulus, the label is able to bring their roster to ever-expanding audiences.  “With the support of these radio platforms, we have been able to diversify rock.  There are many other genres that need to take this lesson, whether Country, Alternative, Rock or Pop.  The more diverse the music, the more your audience will engage,” said Allen Kovac, CEO of Better Noise Music.

Better Noise Music COO, Steve Kline, added “It is our label’s mission to evolve not just sonically, but to also move forward culturally.  As she leads the industry in rock radio market share, Jackie Kajzer (SVP Promotion) embodies these critical elements when partnering with radio to develop a broad range of artists telling their unique stories and engaging listeners.”

In the world of rock music, a genre whose “whiteness” belies its black music origins, some of the fastest-rising artists reflect a new sonic and racial diversity.  Fronted by Tommy Vext, Bad Wolves has dominated the Rock radio charts since their inception, with the band’s first four singles shooting to #1 at the format. 

SiriusXM/Pandora’s only Rock genre Artist to Watch for 2020, Fire From The Gods serves up music with a message of unity.  Lead singer AJ Channer, who was born in the Bronx and moved to Ghana as a kid, says “With this record what we’re trying to drive home is that our differences and where we are from doesn’t need to define who we are moving forward.”

Not only does the label take great pride in these artists, so do their contemporaries.  William DuVall of Alice In Chains sums it up well saying “I’m very happy for the success of Bad Wolves and Fire From The Gods. Tommy Vext and AJ Channer have such unique and interesting stories to tell. That’s what playing music is about: getting to tell your story, being seen so that you can hopefully make other people feel seen. For that, we need diversity in the landscape. It’s essential.”  DuVall, Vext and Channer represent a type of success that is not ‘traditional’ or ‘expected’ and is certainly not “urban.”

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What Musicians Should Learn From Bad Wolves’ Success

Bad Wolves found commercial success with their cover of “Zombie,” but its how the band approaches the business of music that has made all the difference in their career.

At a time when people have been proclaiming the genre as dead, Bad Wolves is proving rock and roll has a lot more to offer the world. Reaching this point did not happen overnight, but Bad Wolves’ promotional decisions, coupled with honest songwriting and a commitment to fan engagement, has made the group one of the most widely recognized in all of music.

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. The foundation of the band’s success lies in their experience. Every member of the group has a history within the music business, and those journeys inform the decisions the band makes today. As a band, Bad Wolves benefits from every wrong choice made by any member’s previous group or project. They know what does and does not work, and they are constantly checking with one another to ensure the path they are on suits them best.

Still, the actions taken by Bad Wolves to reach the masses can be applied to practically any artist or group in music. The band has not reinvented songwriting or promotion. Bad Wolves has simply focused their efforts on the actions they believe matter most to their audience, and because of that, the group is now positioned for longterm success in the music business.

In this episode of Music Biz, host James Shotwell breaks down five lessons artists can learn from the success of Bad Wolves. These tips will help any artists lead a more prosperous and more fulfilling career in music.

Be sure to pick up Bad Wolves’ new record, N.A.T.I.O.N., when it hit stores on October 25. Check out the band’s latest single below:

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Inside Music Podcast #174: Bad Wolves (Tommy Vext)

Bad Wolves frontman Tommy Vext stops by Inside Music to discuss his career in music and much more.

Tommy Vext is no stranger to the world of music. A twenty-year veteran to touring and recording, Tommy reached a new level of success in 2018 when his band, Bad Wolves, topped charts around the world with a cover of The Cranberries’ hit song, “Zombie.” The exposure, coupled with a relentless touring schedule opening for some of rock’s biggest names, has given Bad Wolves a lot of attention in a relatively small amount of time. The band is gearing up to release their Sophomore record this fall, but expectations are already high, and they’re likely to rise further before the album arrives in October.

But how Tommy find himself in this position? How did a former fan and venue security guard reach the heights of rock and roll success with only one album? And furthermore, where will he go from here?

On this episode of Inside Music, Tommy Vext sits down with host James Shotwell hours before taking the stage in West Michigan to share his journey in entertainment. Tommy tells James about his early singing career, his time as a security guard at the iconic Key Club in Los Angeles, and how he found himself helping other musicians live a sober lifestyle. The pair also discuss Bad Wolves’ new record, Bad Wolves Nation, and the expectations the band has for their future in rock.

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