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Divinity In Question: Vicki F’s Newest Single “There Is a God” Brings Light To An Age Old Query

Writer: Pilot Light Records Pilot Light Records
Aug 21, 20232 min read

Pilot Light Records presents: “There Is a God" from singer-songwriter Vicki F, a new single that blends atmospheric, ethereal elements with the artists signature indie folk style.


Written by Matt Srolis


Featuring a uniquely atmospheric daze, stripped down instrumentation, and lyrics that challenge one’s perception of our own maker, Vicki F’s newest single “There Is a God” manages to hit hard on all levels emotionally.

Vicki’s re-entry into the world of music since her days of playing at CBGB proves there's so much more to come from an artist who has managed to impress, no matter the connotation. Her songs today mainly take inspiration from indie-folk and alternative rock, with her citing Joni Mitchell, Lou Reed, And Neil Young to be some of her biggest influences that have helped shape her musical palette.


“There Is a God” in particular implements ethereal qualities into this formula, with an ability to sound Mazzy Star-esque at times with its spacey acoustic nature, while still separating itself thanks to the addition of an extra level of emotional intensity. The song is able to feel atmospheric and trance inducing while still maintaining its strength and powerful message. Ultimately, the dark yet intriguing lyricism is the main focus of attention, which acts as a desperate plea towards a greater power for help in a seemingly bleak world. This struggle for purpose, spirituality, and guidance is an aspect of life many can and will relate to.

Pilot Light Records is a new record label powered by Factory Underground Studio of Norwalk, CT. The goal of the Pilot Light label is to provide major label-quality support for emerging independent artists with advanced music marketing, and strategic artist development.

Pilot Light's parent company, Factory Underground, is one of the top recording studios and media companies in the northeastern United States. The company also started Factory Underground Tech in 2020, a nationally accredited audio production school, and Factory Underground Radio, WFUT-DB, which broadcasts on the TuneIn radio network.


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Joshua Morris on the Heartbreak of Addiction: If You Fall

Writer: Pilot Light Records Pilot Light Records
Aug 16, 20232 min read

Anyone who has ever loved someone in a battle of addiction and self-destruction will relate to the lyrics of Joshua Morris" song "If You Fall." A strikingly beautiful song, with acoustic guitars and stringed accompaniment, Joshua's vocal cracks with deep emotion, as he laments for a lover deeply affected by from past traumatic experiences, acting out of anger and self-loathing, choosing drugs and alcohol over sobriety, in an endless cycle of self-destruction.


Josh seems to be singing from that sad, pivotable point of knowing that he can no longer save the person the person he loves, and must choose to save himself.


"It was loosely written about a few relationships I have been in over the years, not just one really, but multiple instances, where the person I was with had been through a traumatic experience, that made them into into a very angry person. You start out have compassion for that person, but over time, as they weaponize their self destructive tendencies, to try to convince you to see them the way they see themselves. Unfortunately, it kind of ends up working out that way," Joshua says.


"You get to a point of asking "How much can you change that person for the better versus how much will they change you for the worst," he says.


"If You Fall" is the last song on Joshua Morris album "It Ain't Easy" released by Pilot Light Records in February 2023. It features guitar work by Grammy Award-winning producer Paul Nelson.




Lyrics of "If You Fall" by Joshua Morris:


I don't mind If you take a drink Do what you want to Forget what I think anyway Dying is easier than living this way Go and call your friends Stay out 'till morning Forget what I say And I won't mourn you anyway 'Cause dying is easier than living this way 'Cause I don't mind I really don't mind at all 'Cause I'll stop caring if you fall So do what you want to Put it in your arm 'Cause I won't sit here And be your alarm anyway 'Cause i'll be leaving any day So blame me for it all Go run and cry To your mom anyway 'Cause I'll be leaving any day 'Cause I don't mind I really don't mind at all 'Cause I'll stop caring if you fall If you fall...

"If You Fall" Music and Lyrics Written by Joshua Morris, copyright 2023








 
 

Provocative New Single "There is a God" by Vicki F

Writer: Pilot Light Records Pilot Light Records
Jul 24, 20232 min read

Post-punk troubadour Vicki F is back with a new single "There is a God" that is heating up on streaming platforms. The song, masterfully co-produced by Ethan Isaac and Tom Stewart of Factory Underground Studio, final mixing and mastering by and mastering by Kenny Cash, combines elements of Americana, and coffee-house acoustic singer-songwriter, with lush background textures like Pet Sounds-era Brian Wilson meets Phil Specter (before he lost his damn mind).


Yet it's the lyricism of the song that is catching some off guard, evocative to some and provocative to others, as Vicki questions the presence of God in context of personal experiences.


"I think a lot of us struggle with whether some kind of God exists. I wanted to get at my own struggle with belief in God in writing “There is a God.” I believe in love, and I think love tells me there is a god. This is where the lines come from, “this is the dance, and love is not just chance..."


"I also think that unfortunately there is a lot of competition we feel in living. And that is why the giving out trophies for free [in the song's lyrics] was so striking to me. It made me think that God would/does give us trophies just for doing our best - winning is not a necessity," said Vicki F.


Vicki F will once again work with Marc Alan and John Shyloski for an official music video for the song, which is scheduled to be released in August. Alan and Shyloski are the video team who captured her roof-top performance from her music video of "Downtown."





 
 
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