Review: Battleviews – Two Ghosts

The sophomore effort from Battleviews, composed of husband and wife duo Ryan and Natalie Raichilson, is a heartfelt collection of songs that have a lasting impact on anyone who takes the time to listen to it. Two Ghosts was recorded in Ryan and Natalie’s home in Metuchen, NJ, and the LP was mixed and mastered by Steve Sopchak (Ice Nine Kills, Motionless in White). The themes range from the unbridled joy of parenthood, the heartache that comes when the realization sets in that your kids won’t stay young forever, to the feelings of loss plus a slight detour to an 1800’s ghost story. The warm vocals from both Ryan and Natalie are filled with a love towards Indie/Americana music, with some slight nuances to their songwriting to keep things fresh and exciting. Two Ghosts is a record you can put on as you sit by the warm glow of the fireplace during the winter season and ponder your next steps in life. The soundtrack that these two musicians have created here is a glowing testament to their dedication put towards their craft.

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Battleviews – “All Of My Days” (Song Premiere)

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Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone a great new single from indie folk band, Battleviews, called “All Of My Days.” The track comes from their debut LP All Of My Days, that will be released everywhere music is sold on January 20th through their own Bright & Barrow Records label. Battleviews came together in winter 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Married since 2014, the duo never found time to write music together amidst the chaos of work and parenting their two young kids. But during two years of national lockdown, Battleviews became an outlet for Ryan and Natalie: a place where they could retreat after the day’s last Zoom meeting was over, online school was finished, and the kids were asleep; a place that they could call their own and had total freedom to explore and create. When speaking on the album, Ryan said, “All of My Days is a snapshot of our lives during an unprecedented time. We wanted the record’s themes to be relatable and offer a little light to each listener. But if nothing else people find it fun to sing along to, that’s enough for us.” If you’re enjoying the direction Battleviews went on this latest single, please consider purchasing their music here.

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