Here's info on two noteworthy -- albeit in completely different worlds -- upcoming local music releases:
FIERCE CREATURES
We know indie rock septet Fierce Creatures is releasing its much-anticipated full-length album soon. But now word comes down the band will do so with Brooklyn-based Paper Garden Records.
The album, "Catacomb Party," is out Aug. 7 -- a couple weeks after its Fulton Mall release party. That's happening July 21 and it's become quite the impressive free music festival.
Check out Paper Garden's announcement for the album's tracklist, the label's praise for Fierce Creatures and more. You can pre-order the album digitally, on CD and vinyl through Bandcamp.
RYAN BEATTY
Sixteen-year-old pop singer Ryan Beatty announced this morning that his debut EP, "Because of You" will be out July 24. It'll be a largely digital release via OcSkee Entertainment, the label of DJ Skee.
Celebuzz got the exclusive with Beatty -- known for his early-Bieber-esque online following. He told the site: "This EP is kind of like a bridge into the album. I really want to get something out for the fans."
On the EP, Beatty worked with songwriter Shelly Peiken (who has worked with Christina Aguilera, Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato, among others) and writer/producer John Fields (Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Switchfoot, Parachute).
Beatty, as you might remember, is nominated in the web star category at this year's Teen Choice Awards. Votes can be cast until 11:59 p.m. July 21 at teenchoiceawards.com.
Here's a sneak peek of the EP Beatty posted on YouTube this morning:
