Hit YouTube Kids Show MusicClubKids! Releases Spooky Episode Inspired by Imagine Dragons’ “Natural” Ahead of Halloween 

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October 3, 2023 – MusicClubKids!, the beloved YouTube Kids show, is set to send shivers down young spines with the release of their Halloween spooktacular episode, “Supernatural.” This eerie episode, inspired by the Imagine Dragons hit “Natural,” boasts a special appearance by ARIA Hall of Fame inductee, singer, songwriter, actor, and performer Sam Moran, who is notably the former lead singer of the iconic children’s music group, The Wiggles. In this thrilling installment, children gather in their school library to exchange not-so-scary Halloween tales, only to stumble upon “The Legend of Sleepy Sam.” This hair-raising story chronicles the transformation of their missing school janitor, played by Sam Moran, into a Zombie who wields supernatural powers to surprise the children. The hauntingly catchy music is now available on all streaming platforms via Republic Records: Kids & Family.

Created by veteran hit Songwriter, Executive Producer and Showrunner Eric Foster White, whose credits include Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys, MusicClubKids! is a modern classic…a return to family-friendly shows with a twist… relatable characters sing reimagined versions of the biggest pop hits, ingeniously rewritten to tell entertaining short stories crafted by White and a team of esteemed kids live-action screenwriters and lyricists. Past episodes have featured creative renditions of chart-topping songs by artists such as Ed Sheeran, 24KGoldn, and Charlie Puth, accumulating an astonishing 375 million views on YouTube.

MusicClubKids! is the product of classic storytelling with strong characters performed by a real-life band. The members include Azzy Brooks (who plays Avery), Rylee O'Brien (as Zoey), Brayden Frasure (as Wyatt), Izabela Figuero (as Liliana) and Arrington Kennedy (as Hailey), who, armed with Magic Microphones, embark on musical adventures to overcome typical childhood challenges.  

Last month, MusicClubKids! released MusicClubKids! Songs From The Hit YouTube Kids Show: Season One, Extra Seasoning. Bree Bowles, Vice President: Marketing & Strategy explains how the album is “fresh and exciting” adding that “the MusicClubKids! star is quickly on the rise, with the YouTube numbers and feedback from partners being reflective of the group's undeniable success.” Among its 16 tracks, the deluxe album boasts the viral “I’m In Love With My Doggy” (based on Ed Sheeran’s “Shape Of You”), “You Just Got Detention” (based on Charlie Puth’s “Attention”), and “Granny I’m Good” (based on Andy Grammer’s “Honey I’m Good”), to name a few. Recent additions include “Kids Is Players Too” (based on Coi Leray’s “Players”) and “Liar Liar” (based on PinkPantheress and Ice Spice’s “Boys a Liar Pt. 2.”)

About MusicClubKids!

Created by Grammy-nominated hit Songwriter, Executive Producer and Showrunner Eric Foster White, whose credits include Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys, MusicClubKids! is a modern classic…a return to family-friendly music-driven shows like Hannah Montana but with an ingenious twist. With the blessing of the original artists and songwriters, White has rewritten the lyrics to some of the biggest pop hits of the day as “story songs” for kids, then used his new versions to underscore fun short episodes he crafted with a team of esteemed kid’s live-action scriptwriters. For the pilot, White transformed the ear-worm hook of Ed Sheeran’s “Shape Of You”...“I’m In Love With Your Body” ... into “I’m In Love With My Doggy”, then wrote a whimsical story about two young sisters adopting their first puppy from an animal shelter. When the girls turn their back on their new dog to have a snack it hides, triggering a frantic search that ends well, but not before the girls learn a valuable lesson in responsible pet ownership. In addition to Ed Sheeran’s global smash, past episodes have featured similar creative renditions of chart-topping songs by artists such as Tiesto, 24KGoldn, and Charlie Puth, accumulating an astonishing 375 million views on YouTube Kids.

About Sam Moran

Fluent in the language of children, Sam Moran certainly knows how to entertain, engage, and empathize with kids. He does so not only from the perspective of an award-winning artist, but also as a father and, always, as a proud kid at heart. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Sam devoted his entire life to music. From studying Classical Voice and Music Education at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, a serendipitous turn of events led to an audition for The Wiggles. He joined the collective in 1998 and by 2006, had become the “Yellow Wiggle” and lead singer. As the voice of the group, his discography spanned 10 albums and 13 DVDs in addition to various specials and the TV series—The Wiggles, Wiggle and Learn, and The Wiggles: Wiggly TV. Touching down on multiple continents, he performed 18 sold-out shows at the legendary Madison Square Garden with The Wiggles. During this time, he also impressively garnered five ARIA Awards and earned a spot in the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2011. Stepping out solo, he starred, hosted, and produced four seasons of Play Along With Sam for Nickelodeon Australia accompanied by a string of original solo albums. 2015 saw him snag his first solo ARIA Award in the category of “Best Children’s Album” for Play Along With Sam: Boo! ; ahead of his former bandmates. Now, Sam delivers an uplifting, yet fun message on his debut album for Republic Records: Kids & Family, All the Feels.

About Republic Records: Kids & Family 

Republic Records: Kids & Family launched as the official children’s division of Republic Records in 2022. The newly created division caters to audiences ages 0-12 with fun and family-friendly music, collaborations, and experiences tailored to early development. Aimed to entertain the whole family, it offers engaging, educational, and explorative content, leveraging innovative partnerships with trusted brands such as Nickelodeon and many more. With an emphasis on high quality music and world-class presentation, Republic Records: Kids & Family appeals to little ears and beyond.

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