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Andy Branton Releases Soulful New Single “Farthest Thing” — A Promise Set to Music
Country-blues artist Andy Branton returns with a new single that’s as raw and honest as it is soulful. Titled “Farthest Thing,” the mid-tempo ballad is a tender, sensual ode to his now-wife and a milestone in Branton’s personal and artistic journey.
“I first heard a version of this song from one of my co writers years ago,” Branton shares. “I thought it was great, but it needed some tweaks. Still, it didn’t feel right—so I let it sit. Then I met my wife, and suddenly, I felt like I could finish the song. Like I’d been waiting for her to complete the song—and me.”
Set against a sultry backdrop of blues-infused country, “Farthest Thing” is equal parts confession and vow. Branton croons:
“I’m the farthest thing from faithful, but I’ll be true to you.
I’m the farthest thing from patient, but baby I’ll wait for you.
I’m the farthest thing from good, but I’ll be good to you.”
Born in West Alabama and now based in Louisville, Kentucky, Andy Branton cut his teeth playing guitar in the barrooms and roadhouses of the Deep South. His music draws from a deep well of country storytelling and blues grit—shaped by years on Alabama highways and honed by the sweat of live performance.
His earlier single, “Time to Go,” offered a haunting reflection on leaving the South, foreshadowing Branton’s move to Kentucky. Now, with “Farthest Thing,” he turns inward—offering up a love song both intimate and timeless.
A Song for Family, Love, and Life’s Beautiful Complexity
Acclaimed cellist, vocalist, and composer Hope Easton announces the release of her latest single, “3D Life,” a vibrant, funny, and deeply personal song written for her niece and goddaughter, Leylan, on the occasion of her wedding to David. The song is now available on all major streaming platforms.
Blending humor, sentimentality, and a rich musical palette, “3D Life” captures the spirit of a modern wedding anthem—with a wink. Easton draws from inside family jokes, generational wisdom, and musical traditions to craft a piece that feels as timeless as it is tailor-made.
“It’s her wedding song—with a little humor, it could easily be in Wedding Crashers,” says Easton with a smile. “It’s really about life, and how we go through everything together.”
The track reflects on family legacy—quoting the bride’s grandfather’s dry wit (“You can’t always be happy” after watching someone get married) and celebrating the bride’s connection to her talented maternal grandmother, Easton’s own mother. With loving candor, Hope jokes that Leylan is the only one of six nieces who can’t sing—but inherited all the other gifts. “In the end,” Easton says, “it’s about love. We’re all here to love one another, or we wouldn’t be here.”
“3D Life” concludes with a nod to the couple’s new shared last name, now known affectionately as “The Swifts.”
About Hope Easton
Hope Easton is a genre-defying musical force. Classically trained at Cleveland Institute of Music, New England Conservatory, and as a Fulbright Scholar under Ralph Kirshbaum in the UK, she has performed as a soloist since her teenage years—including appearances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center at age 15. She has performed in renowned festivals such as Aspen, Banff, Meadowmount, and Yellow Barn.
Now based in Los Angeles, Easton fuses her classical foundation with pop, jazz, and original songwriting. She’s toured with Sheila Nicholls, formed her own band Hope & The Russians, and frequently performs solo using electric and acoustic cello. Her ensemble, Sonos Chamber Players, provides high-end music for private events, corporate gigs, and public venues, including TV appearances on The Bold and the Beautiful and more.
Hope has collaborated with artists such as Adele, Sheryl Crow, OneRepublic, Garth Brooks, Don Henley, Frank Ocean, and many others. Her studio credits span top networks and commercials, including The Voice, American Idol, The Tonight Show, and multiple national ad campaigns.
She continues to perform with orchestras across Southern California, record for film/TV scores, and share moments of her eclectic musical journey via social media.
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