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Video Premiere: Mallow Hill ‘Thinkin’ Bout My Baby’
Rock & Blues Muse is pleased to exclusively premiere Mallow Hill’s new video and song “Thinkin’ Bout My Baby,” produced by Grammy-nominated Dex Green (Elvis Costello, Margo Price, Nicole Atkins, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Shemekia Copeland), engineered by Joe Costa (Ben Folds, Caitlin Rose, Amanda Palmer), and recorded in Nashville at 3Sirens.
“Thinkin’ Bout My Baby” features some of Nashville’s best session players, including Jack Lawrence on bass (The Raconteurs, Dead Weather, Jack White), Meg Coleman on drums (Alison Russell, Brandi Carlisle, Jenny Lewis), and Ray Jacildo on keys, synth, mellotron (The Black Keys, Marcus King, Yola). Mallow Hill’s debut album will be released later this year.
The Baltimore quintet Mallow Hill ignites a fresh flame in modern blues and rock & roll, crafting a blend of raw emotion, pulsating rhythms, and electrifying melodies. Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of artists like Gary Clark Jr., The Black Pumas, Marcus King Band, Led Zeppelin, and The Black Keys, they forge a distinctive sound that resonates with both intensity and authenticity.
A rocking, bluesy ballad, “Thinkin’ Bout My Baby” by Mallow Hill, kicks things into high gear with sultry vocalist Mikayla Joseph who tells the story of conflict between a loyal love and one that promises danger and passion. Joseph is a powerful vocalist who knows how to convey soulfulness on the edge of losing control. A tight and talented band, they ground this tune with a compelling bass line (Jack Lawrence), in combination with Ray Jacildo on keys, synth and mellotron. On the verge of breaking out, Mallow Hill is going places!
“Thinkin’ Bout My Baby”
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“Thinkin’ Bout My Baby” weaves a timeless narrative about personal growth amidst the tumult of toxic relationships. “’Thinkin’ Bout My Baby’ is about recognizing my own bad habits and patterns that were learned through toxic relationships and an unhealthy lifestyle and trying to heal, grow, and learn from them,” says Mikayla Joseph. “Writing this song and the album as a whole has been quite a healing experience for me. It marks the beginning of finding out who I am as a writer and musician.”
The name, Mallow Hill pays homage to the street in Baltimore where the band’s origin story began. The street “Mallow Hill” has always served a purpose as a headquarters for music creation and collaboration, with an open door policy that has been established by band leader and founder, Danny Gwinn. This hub of musical creativity and collaboration eventually led to his introduction to Mikayla, and together they gradually shaped the musical sound and soul that is Mallow Hill. It was this framework that led to the emergence and establishment of the band.
Mallow Hill began writing their debut album in 2023, bringing a fresh, distinctive sound to life, captivating audiences with both live performances and studio recordings. Guided by the soulful vocal stylings of Mikayla Joseph and the adept guitar work of Danny Gwinn, Mallow Hill is forging a vibrant and expanding fanbase in Baltimore and into the Northeast and Southeast.
After sold out performances in and around the Baltimore, Virginia, and the Eastern Shore area, Mallow Hill have already gained a strong following in the region. They will be performing several dates this summer with more dates to be added soon.
Mallow Hill is Mikayla Joseph (vocals), Danny Gwinn (guitar), Mac Dignam (keys), John Menefee (drums), and Chris Reynolds (bass, harmonica, vocals).
Mallow Hill Tour Dates:
June 14 – Fleet Week Festival at Broadway Square, Fells Point in Baltimore, MD
June 15 – The Room at Cedar Grove in Lewes, DE
June 16 – The Kennett Flash in Kennett Square, PA
July 19 – 118 North in Wayne, PA
July 20 – Still Partners in Sea Cliff, NY
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