Dishwalla's
"Somewhere in the middle"
May's Song of the Month
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Dishwalla have made an exciting impact at AAA and Rock radio stations with the single "Somewhere In The Middle," from their new album Opaline, due April 23 on Los Angeles-based immergent Records. In it's first week, the song became the #1 most-added track at AAA stations and #2 most-added song at Rock radio. At the same time, Dishwalla are finalizing dates for a tour to kick off in conjunction with their album's release. "Somewhere In The Middle" is a signature Dishwalla song, with an acoustic core buoyed by soaring guitars and emotionally disarming lyrics, such as, "Tripping hard falling down onto the ground/Cause I can't stand up/And I can't fall down/Cause I'm somewhere in the middle of this." Frontman JR Richards explains that the "song is about every relationship that I've been in. They're usually a total conflict, the worst thing you should be in, but you can't get out. I wanted to write a story about it, so I used very specific places and things because I wanted to explain how I felt. I think people can relate to it and see themselves in the same situations." Produced by Gregg Wattenberg (Five For Fighting), Opaline blends softly curved melodies and resonating guitars with wide-ranging keyboard sounds and JR's emotive voice for a collection of compelling songs that reflect on fractured relationships, death, lust and hope-amidst-disappointments. Known for their powerful performances, Dishwalla--JR Richards, Rodney Browning Cravens, guitar; Scot Alexander, bass; Pete Maloney, drums; and Jim Wood, keyboards-- look forward to getting out on the road on a trek that will include an April 25 show in Los Angeles (venue TBA) and a May 22 performance at New York City's Bowery Ballroom. For the latest on all things Dishwalla, visit the band's official website at: www.dishwalla.com. Stay tuned for tour dates.
