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Since they started the band they have constantly faced situations that forced them to rise to the occasion. They got signed to Big Crown Records, they stepped up their game. COVID happened, they learned to record themselves. They started touring a ton sharing the stage with the likes of Lady Wray and they got their live show super tight. All of this time spent grinding and growing has certainly paid off. The path to take their art to the next level is clearer than ever, and once again, they are here for it. If there is one thing that is abundantly clear on Sounds Good, it's that Brainstory has leveled up. Part of this evolution is undoubtedly attributed to having access to and working constantly in their own studio in Long Beach. Another major factor is that their brotherhood has expanded. \"I've been playing music with my brother all my life and now with Eric for a long time,\" Tony tells us. \"Leon, though, is like another brother I've just met.\" Leon Michels, Big Crown's co-owner, produced this record and applied his unmistakable golden touch in crucial ways. The other member of the extended Brainstory brotherhood whose contributions were essential to the album, is studio engineer legend Jens Jungkurth who controls the tones and textures of the music. \"That's what you're hearing, our connection, the fun moments, the little details,\" Kevin describes. \"This record isn't half what it is without them-and it made us want to match that effort,\" and match that effort they did. Album opener \"Nobody But You\" is an uplifting, dance oor burner, that shows off a new side of Brainstory's range. 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Since they started the band they have constantly faced situations that forced them to rise to the occasion. They got signed to Big Crown Records, they stepped up their game. COVID happened, they learned to record themselves. They started touring a ton sharing the stage with the likes of Lady Wray and they got their live show super tight. All of this time spent grinding and growing has certainly paid off. The path to take their art to the next level is clearer than ever, and once again, they are here for it. If there is one thing that is abundantly clear on Sounds Good, it’s that Brainstory has leveled up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePart of this evolution is undoubtedly attributed to having access to and working constantly in their own studio in Long Beach. Another major factor is that their brotherhood has expanded. \"I've been playing music with my brother all my life and now with Eric for a long time,\" Tony tells us. \"Leon, though, is like another brother I've just met.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLeon Michels, Big Crown's co-owner, produced this record and applied his unmistakable golden touch in crucial ways. The other member of the extended Brainstory brotherhood whose contributions were essential to the album, is studio engineer legend Jens Jungkurth who controls the tones and textures of the music. \"That's what you're hearing, our connection, the fun moments, the little details,\" Kevin describes. \"This record isn't half what it is without them—and it made us want to match that effort,\" and match that effort they did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAlbum opener \"Nobody But You\" is an uplifting, dance floor burner, that shows off a new side of Brainstory's range. Drummer Eric Hagstrom’s crushing back beat lays the foundation for an inspirational feel good banger that manages to take the uncomfortable truth that “nobody will save you but you” and turn it into pure blissful motivation. \"Peach Optimo\" is a laid back half time tune that blends the bounce of Down South Hip-Hop with California G funk and Jazz. 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