Following the success of his first single “Born to Ride” (currently with over 250K views on YouTube), Country Rocker Manny Blu offers another peek into his upcoming EP New Ink, with the release of a third track, “Sink,” now available. The infectious new song, written by Josh Osbourne, Ryan Tyndell (Eric Chruch, Jon Pardi), and Matt Jenkins (Kenny Chesney, FGL, Old Dominion), is now available to stream or purchase HERE. Blu’s upcoming EP New Ink will be available Nov. 13 and is now available for pre-save or pre-purchase HERE. Produced by Aaron Eshuis (Cole Swindell, Rascal Flatts), “Sink” is a catchy track about hitting the bottom of a bottle of Jack while “watching it all go down the sink” after a difficult breakup. Despite the context of the song, “Sink” delivers a catchy country/rock sound fueled by a dynamic bass line that brings a steady groove throughout as Manny’s gritty vocals cut through with the storyline.
Manny commented about the release, saying, “The energy of the song doesn’t really match the sadness of the lyrics, which I thought was a pretty interesting plot twist! It was actually the song I was most nervous to record. You have to do a song like ‘Sink’ justice every time you sing it, so I wanted to get it right and I love how it turned out!” In the song, he sings, “I’m going to sink to the bottom of this bottle of Jack; I’m going to drink to your memory cause you’re never ever coming back… watching our love go down the sink.” Raised Rowdy premiered the new song, and added, “The single showcases Manny’s rebellious outlaw vibes with a blend of country twang and heavy rock & roll.”
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When it comes to streaming, 2020 has already been a landmark year for the up-and-coming artist, with over 500K global streams this year. 2020 has also led to the development of global expansion with the addition of teams in the US, Canada, and the UK.
With his amplified mix of country twang and heavy rock & roll attitude, Manny brings his rebellious outlaw vibe to country music, creating an original sound that makes room for his blues and rock upbringing. Each of the five tracks heard on New Ink live in an edgy new space with rock-based instrumentals at the forefront. Recorded at OmniSound Studios in Nashville, New Ink speaks directly to what Manny himself calls the “true heart” of the band’s live shows: “There’s more rock, more soul, and more volume this time around. It’s bigger and louder, but it’s still me. And more importantly, it’s still fun.”
Manny continues to bring his vibe to country music–a sound he introduced with Leave It Like It Is, his debut record (2019) that earned him thousands of new fans and presented him with the opportunity to hit the road across Canada and the US. Last spring, Manny spent two months crossing Canada while opening for George Canyon’s “Hit After Hit Tour” and then headlined his Canadian tour to close out the year. Earlier this spring, Manny crossed the US and Canada on another headlining tour. Fans can expect new show announcements in the coming months.
