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PopMatters premieres Fort Gorgeous’ new single, “Round and Round”

Billy Libby is Fort Gorgeous. Though the Portland artist has already released two albums, Libby’s The Bottom of the SeaBottom of the Sea EP is the first with which he uses the moniker. It was harvested by his pursuit to develop something more than he already had, removing constraints his real name gave him following the development of his folksier past productions. Fort Gorgeous represents a totally different Libby in regards to his sonic output, somewhere between the worlds of shimmering indie pop and lushly orchestrated rock.

For his stripped down take on “Round and Round”, though, Fort Gorgeous adopts a sound closer to Libby’s rootsier beginnings. It sets itself apart from his previous work well enough, focusing more on sparse acoustic instrumentation as it is married to one case of persistent, rhythmic synth. It’s decidedly far different from the arrangement featured on The Bottom of the Sea, offering a different kind of emotion for listeners to sink into. It’s from off of Fort Gorgeous’ follow-up EP, appropriately titled Smaller, which is set to release sometime this autumn.

Libby tells PopMatters, “When I was making the EP, The Bottom of the Sea, I was really torn between how I wanted to present these songs. I eventually landed on putting my energy into a full on rock record with dense production, but promised myself I would do a version of the songs that was a little more stripped down and acoustic guitar driven, as that’s how the songs were written.”

“This song started with an acoustic guitar part that I spent forever crafting. I worked on this version with producer, Sean Morin and engineer Noah Cole. We made this stripped down EP up in Maine over the winter. It was freezing and isolated and I feel like that comes through on the tracks.” READ MORE…

 

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PopDust adds Fort Gorgeous to their Release Radar

This Brooklyn-based indie artist has collaborated with some of pop music’s biggest names, but now is venturing into his own area of work with lots of introspective looks inside his own head with this release, and some wild chord progressions to accompany. It’s a shiny and strong first effort for the musician, and will only build on his past projects with the debut of the album today. READ MORE…

 

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The Deli Magazine announces the release of Fort Gorgeous’ “The Bottom Of The Sea” EP

illy Libby has run the gamut when it comes to supporting his fellow indie acts, performing with bands like My Morning Jacket, Tokyo Police Club, Ingrid Michaelson, and Surfer Blood. Now it’s his time to shine: On May 4th, Libby will release his first record under the name Fort Gorgeous. The EP, called “The Bottom of the Sea”, features lush indie pop, with hooky tracks like “Watch The Paint Dry” and “Wishing Well” highlighting Libby’s soaring voice. His lyrics come from long bouts of introspection; the brooding comes through the catchy chord changes, making these new songs perfect for fans of Jason Mraz, The Script, or Dashboard Confessional.

You can stream preview single “Round and Round” below. Plus, you can catch Libby perform as Fort Gorgeous at May 8th at C’mon Everybody. – Will Susskind READ MORE…

 

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Atwood Magazine premieres “Wishing Well” by Fort Gorgeous

Mysteries are a huge part of life, especially in regards to understanding the meaning of existence and our own significant impact on the world. These questions can become haunting and lingering, making us feel somewhat grim and wry – but upon the realization that there may not be a clear answer, we might find bliss. Fort Gorgeous’ soul-searching new single “Wishing Well” dwells in questions of purpose and identity, indulging and ultimately embracing the mysteries of life.

In other nights I had felt
That I was waiting on time
Time will help
At the bottom of the sea there’s nothing else
There’s nothing else
It’s just a deep wishing well
And I was waiting on luck
Cause time won’t help
If it was all etched in stone there’s nothing else
There’s nothing else

Atwood Magazine is proud to be premiering “Wishing Well,” the latest single off Fort Gorgeous’ forthcoming debut EP, The Bottom of the Sea, independently out May 4, 2018. The artist moniker for Brooklyn-based Billy Libby (who’s also a touring guitarist in Ingrid Michaelson’s band), Fort Gorgeous is a long time in the making – a cathartic unity of musical energy and emotional tension – or perhaps, musical tension and emotional energy.

“Wishing Well” evokes a new wave influence, with a heavy and captivating indie pop sound. Libby’s soft vocals and quiet uncertainty offer listeners a deeper insight to his personal journey – a never-ending quest in constant need of more. Fort Gorgeous opens with a somber guitar, questioning the meaning of life and wondering what will come of his own. “Lyrically, [the song] was inspired by the idea of asking so many questions that you eventually end up drowning in them. Basically, the big questions being, ‘what is my life and what is the point?‘ It’s about looking for answers in different places,” Fort Gorgeous tells Atwood Magazine. In the first verse, he reflects on his search for answers: “In other nights I had felt that I was waiting on time, time will help.” READ MORE…

 

Baby Robot Media is a music publicity and media service agency with employees in Los Angeles, Memphis, Atlanta & New York and represent musicians from all over the world. We specialize in promotional ( PR ) campaigns for albums, singles and videos, tour press, radio, music video production, music marketing, social media campaigns, Spotify campaigns and creating promotional content. Our mission is to help great unknown bands reach a wider audience and to help already successful artists manage their brand identity and continue to thrive. Our music publicists have over 50 years of combined experience in the music industry. We are known as one of the best in the business.