Ferry Townes Releases Debut Album Side Effects Of Happiness Via Licorice Pizza Records
NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “TIMES TWO”
“reminiscent of Norah Jones or early Taylor Swift." - Atwood Magazine
"Gargano’s raspy tinge on a wide range of notes is nothing short of captivating."
- Imperfect Fifth
"26-year-old, emerging indie voice is one of 2024’s most promising young singer-songwriters."
- Divine Magazine
"beautifully intimate lyrics and an achingly emotive vocal performance, crafting a vulnerable, delicate experience" - Atwood Magazine
Friday, July 26 - Today, rising indie voice Ferry Townes releases her anticipated debut album Side Effects of Happiness via Licorice Pizza Records. For singer-songwriter Julia Gargano, this debut project as Ferry Townes defines a new chapter of her artistry: “I had a huge catalog (of music) for everyone but me.” This record documents Julia’s acute awareness of young adulthood’s difficulties while exploring a new sound.
Hallmarked by emotive lyrics, Side Effects of Happiness includes a range encompassing rich, sultry proclamations of love and feathery, soft whisperings of guarded insecurities. She effortlessly pulls you into her world, fervently searching for what it means to be young and in your twenties.
The album includes singles “Times Two” a propulsive exploration of heartache’s intensity, “T.G.F.K” (Thank God For Kyle) an ode to her best friend, and the healing and meditative “Be Here”. Alongside the release, comes a video for “Times Two” - Ferry Townes’ party-of-one. She looks and feels her best without the burden of her past relationship.
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WATCH MUSIC VIDEO FOR “TIMES TWO”
The sounds of Ferry Townes is an eclectic blend of acoustic and electronic elements, reminiscent of bands like HAIM and boygenius, yet with a distinct melodic narrative and alternative pop flair. She shares “Every page of lyrics tries to be closure to a tumultuous day, trying to compost the hard shit and turn it into energy, heartbreak into audacity, anxiousness into meditation. Nothing about life right now is normal and we are all off-roading emotionally and these songs should feel like a 4x4 for listeners.”
Born and raised in Staten Island, the name Ferry Townes pays homage to The Staten Island Ferry, a symbol of Julia’s teen years commuting to LaGuardia High School, family days, dates, and watching the Statue of Liberty pass by. She shares, "Staten Island, often underestimated, grows more irreplaceable to me every time I’m on the road.”
From her deep Staten Island roots, grows a vivid musical exploration of feminine identity and growing pains, sprinkled with anxious flashes and flirty obsessions. She shares, “I can literally see my growth as a person when I look at these songs. They were written over the span of the past 3 years, which were a rollercoaster. Mid twenties are such a weird age. Ferry Townes was born out of a need to say things we should but don’t. Our songs are like those intense, never-sent letters, filled with raw overshares that one might only say with brave thumbs, but not their mouths."
ABOUT FERRY TOWNES
Hailing from the streets of Staten Island, Ferry Townes emerges as a poignant voice in the indie music scene, channeling the raw, unfiltered emotions of its frontwoman, songwriter, Julia Gargano. The name Ferry Townes is an homage to The Staten Island Ferry, a symbol of Julia’s upbringing commuting to Manhattan for school, family days, dates, and watching the Statue of Liberty. Having had her public debut on American Idol Season 18 and finishing in the top 7, Gargano’s debut collection is an eclectic blend of acoustic and electronic elements, reminiscent of bands like HAIM and boygenius, yet with a distinct melodic narrative and alternative pop flair. Ferry Townes is a vivid musical exploration of feminine identity and growing pains, sprinkled with anxious flashes and flirty obsessions.
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ABOUT LICORICE PIZZA RECORDS
Licorice Pizza, is an independent record label, vinyl record pressing facility, record store and experiential media company in the valley, helmed by Kerry Brown, an award-winning, RIAA multi-platinum certified music producer, artist manager, and event producer. His wide-ranging career spans more than three decades, encompassing performance, production, and marketing, with total worldwide sales of more than 50M records including works by such iconic superstars and legendary artists as Smashing Pumpkins, Miley Cyrus, Cheap Trick, Courtney Love, The Afghan Whigs, The Twilight Singers, and Ziggy Marley.
The boutique record store of the same name continues the legacy of the original, famed Southern California chain opened by James Greenwood in July 1969. New releases and vintage albums line the walls, while handpicked playlists - and free licorice - add to the atmosphere. Nurturing the local music by hosting in store performances, listening parties and signings from local bands to household names, Licorice Pizza even presses vinyl locally in Los Angeles. A new generation is rediscovering vinyl for the first time. It's the tastiest music in town, where you get it nicer.
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