LAUREN RATHBUN RELEASES HER THIRD SINGLE ‘BIRD WITH A BROKEN WING’

NEW YORK CITY-BASED INDIE LABEL YOUNG PALS MUSIC RELEASES LAUREN RATHBUN’S POP BALLAD, ‘BIRD WITH A BROKEN WING,’ EVOKING THE SWEET NOSTALGIA OF THE 70’S

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New York, NY, October 25, 2022 —  NYC-based singer-songwriter Lauren Rathbun has issued her latest track, “Bird With A Broken Wing,” an evocative ballad fringed with the glamorous sparkle of 70s pop/rock, highlighted by the refreshing splash of Lauren’s inimitable, contralto vocal — its strength and emotive quality reminiscent of such icons as Barbra Streisand, ABBA’s Frida and Agnetha Faltskog and the late Olivia Newton John.

Produced by Ayhan Sahin, the powerhouse rock ballad is Lauren’s third original release under the Young Pals Music imprint, the NYC-based independent label that has proved to be the perfect home for Lauren’s multi-faceted creative talents.

“Bird With A Broken Wing” opens with a reflective acoustic guitar refrain, gently underpinning Lauren’s endearing solo verse, as she seeks guidance at the end — or perhaps the beginning — of a journey. The pre-chorus bursts into a duel between piano and electric guitar, building in texture and intensity to a euphoric guitar solo and high-octane refrain, as Lauren carries the song with beauty and poise to the clouds above.

Lauren’s commitment to creating authentic, moving music that touches the hearts of listeners is what motivates her as an artist. She explains, “2021 was a particularly challenging year, and I found great solace in music following some personal setbacks. When Ayhan approached me with an idea he had about revisiting a song he had written years ago, I heard lyrics that really resonated with me: I will fly over mountains, sing without you. We worked together on some new material for what became this fresh take on ‘Bird With A Broken Wing’, and it proved a truly meaningful experience to sing and record it anew.”

Rathbun with music producer Ayhan Sahin during the  64th Grammy Awards in Las Vegas

Rathbun's Second Single "Into You"

“Bird With A Broken Wing” is adapted from Ayhan Sahin and lyricist Selcen Pamuk Phelps’ full-length rock musical Swedish Style. The project — first developed in the 1990s and inspired by the real-life stories that surrounded Swedish supergroup ABBA — features a quartet of musicians on the brink of superstardom, dealing with love, loss and the pursuit of artistic immortality.

Lauren continues, “I am grateful to Ayhan and his writing collaborator Bernadette O’Reilly for their expertise on this new track, and to my parents who continue to be so supportive of my musical endeavors. I hope the unique lyrics and story of this song find their way to listeners’ hearts, just as it did mine.”

First Single from Rathbun "My Almost Lover"

 Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, Lauren fell in love with musical theater as a teenager, graduating with an honors degree from the University of Utah for Musical Theatre Performance, shortly before her move to New York City in 2016.

As 2022 draws to a close, Lauren is in the final stages of recording her debut album with Sahin and O’Reilly at Young Pals Music. Set for release next year, the album will showcase her timeless voice through a mix of musical genres, combined with her ability to impart heartfelt sincerity into every note.

Lauren Rathbun’s ‘Bird With A Broken Wing’ is out now across all digital platforms

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Notes to Editors

Songwriters: Ayhan Sahin, Selcen Pamuk Phelps, Bernadette O’Reilly, Lauren Rathbun
Publisher: Young Pals Music (2022)

Producer: Ayhan Sahin
Musicians: Mike Sorrentino (drums), Carras Paton (bass), Gene Blank (guitars), Rob Preuss (piano and synth), Keith Fluitt (back vocals)
Executive Producer: Bernadette O’Reilly
Mixed and Engineered by Ayhan Sahin @ 2CStudios
Mastered by Ryan Smith @ Sterling Sound

Photography by Ayhan Sahin
Artwork Design by Emre Emirgil

2022 Young Pals Music Production                                                   

Music Review For “I Like You” by Sleeping Bag Studios/JER

MUSIC VIDEO READY FOR “I LIKE YOU”

Music video for our latest single “I Like You” is finally finished and I’m happy to at last bring it out to the daylight. Again like my previous music videos, it’s all self made with the phone I currently have, getting my inspiration from the bands I love to sing like, people I interact daily and from the scenery and footage I capture from random occasions. When all these activities meet with suggestions and recommendations from my creative friends like Bernadette or Lauren or Chuck and Emre,  I see a vision forming in my head and I go for it. 

This time the completion of the video took a little longer because of some personal issues that I encountered along the way;  like the unexpected eye surgery that totally took away a couple of my months as well as my creative passion. But all comes to a good ending with a positive attitude and a stubborn smile, even though missing two of my very front teeth at a time when we would be shooting this video. 

Eventually,  eyes heal and teeth get replaced and what we are left with becomes the presentation of the art that never puts our inspirations into rest.  

I’m happy that I was able to finish this work, because one thing that improves me as an individual is to be able to start  and finish  whatever I commit to.

Now onto the next projects. Life is good !!

Ayhan Sahin

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 Young Pals Music Enlists All-Star Talent For A New Holiday Classic – “All I Want This Christmas”!

Bringing some holiday cheer into the new year, Bernadette O'Reilly and Ayhan Sahin have teamed up to produce a disco-pop anthem that is sure to impress. Filled with vibrant sounds and plenty of Christmas cheer, the new single is a vibrant take on the classics, offering a multi-coloured, festive experience that won’t be forgotten any time soon.

With all the colorful glitter, ornaments, and decorations put up in homes all over the world throughout the holiday season, it’s nearly impossible to fathom how bland, recycled, and ordinarythe music can be. This year, artist Ayhan Sahin has teamed up with a whole crew of verifiable all-stars to create an exciting new Christmas classic that is guaranteed to be the gift that keeps on giving. 

Released on Christmas day through Soundcloud, ‘All I Want This Christmas’ finds Bernadette O'Reilly and Ayhan Sahin in fine form, delivering a crisp, pop-inspired piece that flows with lines like "December is here, gift giving time, love is in the air". Accompanied by a talented roster of musicians, including some sublime back vocals by Jerri BoKeno and Keith Fluitt', the song is a perfect snapshot of the Christmas season, as well as a powerful illustration of the collective’s talents. Out &available on all major music platforms – “All I Want This Christmas” is destined to heat up the charts and playlists this winter!

In a dynamically vibrant display of bright, bold, and beautiful Disco-infused rhythm and 

grooves, the song delivers the celebratory spirit that people genuinely WANT to hear around the holidays.  Delighting listeners with irresistible hooks, sensational instrumentation & stellar vocals combined, Sahin has enlisted the talents of Mike Sorrentino on drums, Carras Paton on bass guitar, Emre Yilmaz and Gene Blank on guitars, Rob Preuss on piano besides Jerri BoKeno and Keith Fluitt on supporting vocals, in addition to the truly legendary songwriting skills of Bernadette O’Reilly to assist in creating a song with the real magic of Christmas infused into every single moment.  Unified through a vision to rock out a memorable anthem for all to enjoy this holiday season, the sparkling results speak volumes on behalf of a mission fully accomplished & highlight finale for 2021 and undeniably for 2022 as well – “All I Want This Christmas” is THE song to bring everyone together this year, the next year, and so on – it’s a brilliantly welcome twist on the yuletide vibes that your speakers are craving, now available online.

Available through Young Pals Music, a burgeoning force among post-millennial independent record labels, the song is a wonderfully spirited and free-wheeling release, creating a sense of magic that runs to the very roots of singer, songwriter, and producer Ayhan Sahin.

Offering services tailored to developing and established artist development, songwriting and collaboration, Young Pals Music has been featured on CNN, The Los Angeles Times, Playbill, MTV, Yahoo! Music, Fox Morning News, and more, ushering in a new form of music production, support, and collaboration.

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