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GET GREAT BRANSON DEALS sent directly to your phone! Text BRANSON to 82928 Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to cancel. Go to taponitdeals.com/terms for privacy and terms. JUNE 7-13, 2020 WHAT'S UP! 5 have been motivated to create either due to their new-found free time, or in response to the strangeness of being so distant from others. Below is a small roundup of music created in response to covid-19 that can maybe provide a small spark of joy during what can feel like lonely times. "Outside" by Cones — "Outside," by brothers Jonathan and Michael Rosen, is a downtempo yet sunny meditation on feelings of isolation amidst quarantine and feels like the soundtrack to a wonderfully simple day of lying on the grass, looking up at the sky. "Creating the video for 'Outside' was an exercise in escapism. We wanted to construct an absurd and colorful dream world that we could visit any time while stuck in our homes," the brothers explain of the song's accompanying 360-degree VR music video. "Shine" by Jagwar Twin — The music video for single "Shine" by Roy English, also known as Jagwar Twin, features submitted videos showing how fans are staying positive in quarantine and illustrates the song's inspirational message of taking collective ownership of our world, rising each new day to create change together, and finding positivity during this time of isolation. The song is a powerful reminder that hope and love have the ability to help us overcome adversity. "Atlas Falls" by Shinedown — Written eight years ago during the sessions for the "Amaryllis" album but never released, "Atlas Falls" was always special to the band, and it became clear to them that it was the right time for the song's message to arrive as the world was beginning to respond to the covid-19 pandemic. Drawing inspiration from the Greek myth of Titan Atlas, who carries a celestial sphere on his shoulders, "Atlas Falls" is a reassuring anthem that if Atlas falls, we will lift each other up in times of strife. Until now, the song has only been available as part of an exclusive T-shirt and song bundle for Shinedown's fundraising relief effort for humanitarian aid organization Direct Relief, for which the band has raised more than $300,000. "Bad Vacation" by Liza Anne — A triumphant celebration of mental health self awareness, Liza Anne's new album is a collection of art rock anthems, new wave jams, and power pop earworms set to establish her as a breakthrough independent artist and a bold young voice in mental health self awareness. "I wrote a stronger, more empowered version of myself into existence," she says. "I have all these ideas of what taking care of myself looks like, but I tend to get in my own way. [Debut single] 'Bummer Days' is me calling myself out. I am the only person who will take responsibility for my emotional and mental health." "Made It" by Teyana Taylor — Teyana Taylor, whose devotion to community and social activism has been a constant factor throughout her career, celebrates the commencement- deprived Class of 2020 in the inspirational video for her new track, "Made It," prominently featuring many of those remarkable graduates. The tune is a very personal journey for Taylor, who never had a formal high school graduation herself. Taylor praised the grads on Instagram, saying: "Unfortunately, this pandemic has stopped us from physically gathering and celebrating all the hard work you've put in through the years, but this pandemic can't stop your spirit, it can't dim your light, and it can't take your degree away from you! So when you make it out of this dark time, shine bright and light up the world!" "Hometown Heroes" by Moon Taxi — The phrase "Hometown Heroes" has taken on an entirely different meaning in today's landscape, and Moon Taxi is making an effort to shed light on those who sacrifice their time, energy and health in order to keep their communities safe and healthy. The vibrant track is the first single from the group's forthcoming album and, said AltPress, "the celebratory nature of the song is so enriching, it practically promises you'll make it through the day." GO ONLINE! 'RISE 2020' You can watch the "RISE 2020" video on Asha Mevlana's or Chloe Lowery's Facebook pages at bit.ly/AshaMevlana and face book.com/OfficialChloeLowery. "Atlas Falls" Shinedown "Bad Vacation" Liza Anne "Made It" Teyana Taylor