tag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:/blogs/news?p=2News2024-01-21T09:53:46-08:00Ships Have Sailedfalsetag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/73376232024-01-21T09:53:46-08:002024-01-21T09:53:47-08:00New Single "Find My Way"<p>Today we released a new single called “<a class="no-pjax" href="https://vibe.to/find-my-way" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Find My Way</a>” - you might find it a bit quirky and upbeat on a first listen and you wouldn't be wrong.</p><p>What's hiding beneath the music breaks new ground for me as a creator, and it tells a story that is simultaneously inspiring, sad, beautiful, bittersweet and hopeful.</p><p>Written in part as a tribute for a dear friend, this is the first song I've ever really approached from someone else's unique story and perspective, and it was a transformative process.</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/108157/16b275c84efca0835f670b62608f075ac6ddb1c0/original/16-9-shs-findmyway.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p>"<a class="no-pjax" href="https://vibe.to/find-my-way" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Find My Way</a>" is a story of profound love, profound loss, and the journey of finding yourself again. Despite that, this song isn't a sad one - it's a note of gratitude for the moments we do have and the memories that are created from our time here on earth, the people we get to know while we're here and the relationships that grow more and more special with every moment.</p><p>We couldn't be more thrilled that this song has found its place in the world, and we hope it means as much to you as it does to us.</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/73147492023-12-05T07:17:49-08:002023-12-05T07:26:28-08:00We Just Won The USA Songwriting Competition!!!<div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a">
<div style="text-align:start;" dir="auto"><span dir="auto">My mind is blown and I'm SO grateful!</span></div>
<div style="text-align:start;" dir="auto"> </div>
</div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a">
<div style="text-align:start;" dir="auto">
<span dir="auto">On Thursday I got a phone call - I didn't recognize the number, so my initial instinct was to let it go to voicemail, but for some reason I answered it. My jaw pretty much hit the floor when I was told that we'd won the grand prize in the USA Songwriting Competition for our song "</span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://vibe.to/get-loud" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span dir="auto">Get Loud</span></a><span dir="auto">", which was co-written with and featuring our dear friend Abby Posner.</span>
</div>
<div style="text-align:start;" dir="auto"> </div>
<div style="text-align:start;" dir="auto"><a class="no-pjax" href="https://vibe.to/get-loud" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/108157/c2b2f2b731685ed0a3bee7026fde290d2d8fdc3c/original/shsxabbyposner-usasongwritingcompetition-stairsphoto-winners.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align:start;" dir="auto"> </div>
</div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a">
<div style="text-align:start;" dir="auto"><span dir="auto">This song is incredibly special and the last thought in our brains as we were writing it was whether or not we might win an award or gain some sort of notoriety from it. Rather, it was an expression of our own frustration with the systems within our society that seem to be moving backwards instead of forwards and a call to action that we felt might resonate with people who were feeling similar things.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:start;" dir="auto"> </div>
</div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a">
<div style="text-align:start;" dir="auto"><span dir="auto">We wanted to connect with YOU and I feel we've done just that - mission accomplished - so when we found out that we had won the Best Alternative / Rock category we were absolutely thrilled and assumed that was the end of the story.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:start;" dir="auto"> </div>
</div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a">
<div style="text-align:start;" dir="auto">
<span dir="auto">I'm honestly still processing the fact that we went on to win the entire competition - out of literally thousands of submissions, there was something about </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://vibe.to/get-loud" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span dir="auto">this song</span></a><span dir="auto"> that is connecting on a much higher level than we ever could have hoped or anticipated.</span>
</div>
<div style="text-align:start;" dir="auto"> </div>
</div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div style="text-align:start;" dir="auto"><span dir="auto">Huge thanks to the USA Songwriting Competition and their panel of judges for this incredible win, and to every single one of you who listen faithfully as we continue to create, this win's for you as well - thank you for being here for us. </span></div></div>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/72908302023-10-20T11:13:42-07:002023-10-20T11:19:07-07:00Did I Disappear?<p>Throughout my life, and especially growing up, I've felt I existed on the fringes. I was quiet, creative, my family didn't have the means to put me in sports and I wasn't at all outgoing or popular at school.</p><p>I found my escape in books, in music, in making things with my hands and learning how to sing and play instruments. Over time, I've found myself, come out of my shell, found my people and built a pretty amazing life I think…and I'm so grateful for that.</p><p>I do remember how lonely the world can feel though, and to be honest, no matter how good life gets, it can still feel that way…"<a class="no-pjax" href="https://vibe.to/disappear" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Disappear</a>" is an ode to anyone who has ever felt alone, abandoned, overlooked or invisible.</p><p>It's a reminder to check in on your friends and loved ones…do they feel safe confiding in you when they're going through a rough patch?</p><p>Let's be here for each other…don't <a class="no-pjax" href="https://vibe.to/disappear" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">disappear</a> on me.</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://vibe.to/disappear" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/108157/7f9cca217ea2649fba88186c82698775f3936ff3/original/shipshavesailed-disappear-16-9.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_inline border_" /></a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://vibe.to/disappear" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Experience the New Single</a>.</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/72739052023-09-15T09:30:41-07:002023-10-20T11:14:29-07:00Let's Get Loud!!<p>A new song is out in the world today and we couldn't be more excited for you to experience it!</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/108157/b665f2d84f8a331a8967ef9035c11f417501cc3e/original/shsxabbyposner-getloud-cover-art-16-9.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_inline border_" /></p><p>“<a class="no-pjax" href="https://vibe.to/get-loud" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Get Loud</a>” is a collaboration with our dear friend Abby Posner - a rallying cry to the many whose rights are being stripped away by the few and the privileged. </p><p>We live in polarizing times...and while polarization and socio-political unrest can be uncomfortable, it can also lead to incredible art and incredible opportunities for growth and change. </p><p>Over the past several years, more and more we are seeing the need to rise up and fight for our rights, which is ironic given that our society (in theory) is more 'advanced' than it ever has been. </p><p>However, we believe that human rights should not be a polarizing issue, that progress should move forward, not backwards, and we're here to get loud about it...<a class="no-pjax" href="https://vibe.to/get-loud" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">won't you join us</a>?</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/72437092023-07-18T10:42:31-07:002023-10-20T11:18:41-07:00Something beautiful is born...<p>A little less than a year ago, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://vibe.to/edge-of-an-ocean" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">a song popped into my head</a>. I'd been dealing with some grief and very much pondering life, so I assumed that was where it had come from, and I allowed it to weave itself into creation. Then a couple weeks later, my wife and I discovered we were expecting our first child, a baby girl, and things begain to make a lot more sense.</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/108157/dfaa0acf9ae5424fdd6a6744fda589718dbcb0c8/original/shs-edge-of-an-ocean-cover-art-16x9.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_inline border_" /></p><p>All my songs are special - they come from a very personal place, and I don't really ever create or release music just on a whim. “<a class="no-pjax" href="https://vibe.to/edge-of-an-ocean" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Edge Of An Ocean</a>” transcends all of that. It began as a premonition, and grew into a love song for my unborn daughter who, at this moment is 7 weeks old.</p><p>My incredible wife graciously allowed me to document this journey over the course of more than nine months, and <a class="no-pjax" href="https://youtu.be/j9v3nxqMHts" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">the video we created</a> has become a time capsule to one of the most important changes in our lives…a huge transition within our family and a beautiful and challenging experience.</p><p>I hope you enjoy the song and the video that accompanies it - it's nothing flashy, but it's real, it's me, it's us…and now it's yours.</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://vibe.to/edge-of-an-ocean" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Thank you for listening</a>.</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/72115672023-05-18T14:49:29-07:002023-10-20T11:18:55-07:00Our new single "Silence" featured on Grey's Anatomy!<p>To say this one feels special is a bit of an understatement.</p><p>Our new single “<a class="no-pjax" href="https://vibe.to/silence" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Silence</a>” has been chosen to elevate a pivotal scene in the Season 19 Finale of Grey's Anatomy (ABC).</p><p>I'm a huge fan of Shonda Rhimes, the characters she creates and the stories she tells, and I've been watching Grey's, and discovering music because of it since the very first season it aired - being a small part of the journey is a dream come true.</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/108157/71fac2a49b94b24ca27aed969b46c3bdcaf03e01/original/shs-silence-greys-simple-square.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_inline border_" /></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://vibe.to/silence" data-link-type="url">This SONG</a> is special. There was a lot going on during the time it was created - the loss of my grandmother, of an early musical mentor, still processing the loss of my mother-in-law, and dealing with my father-in-law's slide deeper into the depths of dementia...my mind was noisy. <br><br>I found myself needing to make space just for silence, to find a little peace, to process the most difficult of emotions, and this song, created with my dear friend Dan, helped me to do that. Seeing it chosen to elevate a long running story that has also been a part of my life for quite some time makes it more than just a little ‘special’ - frankly I'm at a loss for words.</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://vibe.to/silence" data-link-type="url">Thank you for listening</a>.</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/70654472022-09-21T07:57:30-07:002023-10-20T11:19:07-07:00Radiohead Re-Imagined<p>Did you know that "Creep" by Radiohead turns 30 years old today? 🤯</p><p>In honor of this very special song, I've re-imagined it in two different ways and released it as a Double A-Side. <a class="no-pjax" href="https://vibe.to/creep" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" contents="You can listen here">You can listen here</a>.</p><p>I truly hope you enjoy, and I'd love to hear more about what this song has meant to you and how these versions might layer on that...here in the comments or in my inbox, I look forward to hearing from you.</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/0641cd3dd65613be91f5073f3083dcdaaf79e3f6/original/shipshavesailed-will-c-piano-solo-perspective-web.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_inline border_" /></p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/69781032022-05-23T16:19:41-07:002022-05-23T16:19:41-07:00"Ages" Album Release Show!<p>We couldn't be more excited to invite you to join us for a <a contents="Virtual Release Show" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSAges_AlbumReleaseShow" target="_blank">Virtual Release Show</a> hosted on <a contents="Moment House" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSAges_AlbumReleaseShow" target="_blank">Moment House</a> to celebrate the release of our new album "Ages".</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/85dd979ef1f7277554317c509f439ff9fa984e25/original/shs-agesalbumreleaseshow-email-banner.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />The show will be broadcast on Sunday June 12th at 12:00pm Pacific, and we would love for you to be there with us! Art and I will be active in the chat and if you're looking for a more intimate experience we will be hosting a live Q&A afterwards for a smaller group of VIPs!</p>
<p>We worked really hard putting this together to ensure that folks across the globe all have an equally high quality streaming experience, so please come enjoy with us - see you on the 12th!</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/69308882022-03-24T09:53:59-07:002022-03-24T09:53:59-07:00The New Album "Ages" is Finally Here!<p>It’s finally here: <a contents="our album “Ages” is OUT NOW" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/ages" target="_blank">our album “Ages” is OUT NOW</a>! This record is the result of several years of reflection, writing, producing, re-writing, re-producing, and now finally sharing it with you.</p>
<p>There are so many people to thank and stories to get into that we’ll definitely share over the coming days, but for now, <a contents="thank you for listening" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/ages" target="_blank">thank you for listening</a>. And thank you to everyone involved with this album.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/ages" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/bbde52b766ad1495506d9bf024cec5c8cfff1bd0/original/shipshavesailed-ages-coverart-16-9.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>Thanks to your support, this album debuted in the Top 10 on the iTunes Alternative Chart, next to some of our favorite artists...if you're reading this, know that we truly appreciate you, your ongoing love and support and the way you have contributed to this incredible journey.</p>
<p><a contents="We hope you enjoy the new album" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/ages" target="_blank">We hope you enjoy the new album</a>.</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/69060282022-02-24T09:16:48-08:002022-03-12T00:42:01-08:00You wanted "More"...<p>We couldn't be more excited to announce the release of our <a contents='new single "More"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/more" target="_blank">new single 'More</a>'!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/4ddce3ae47fd959ad8e3392e394e1071ce701d77/original/shipshavesailed-more-coverart-16-9.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>As humans, we have a tendency to look up...look to the future, to the next rung on the ladder...to imagine how much 'more' we can get out of our lives, the world, the universe. It's the reason we're able to accomplish such incredible things, but it can also be our downfall...when is '<a contents="more" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/more" target="_blank">more</a>' too much? </p>
<p><a contents="This song" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/more" target="_blank">This song</a> is an exploration of that question. It is also the final single before the release of our NEW ALBUM 'Ages', which will be yours one month from today (March 24th) ... we're so excited for you to hear this single, and also the entire album, which might be the best thing we've ever created. </p>
<p><a contents="You can pre-order physical CDs and Vinyl of 'Ages'" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">You can pre-order physical CDs and Vinyl of 'Ages'</a> as well as limited edition merch <a contents="right here on our website" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">right here on our website</a>!</p>
<p>...and please let us know how you feel about '<a contents="More" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/more" target="_blank">More</a>'...</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/68810052022-01-27T09:37:58-08:002022-01-27T09:37:58-08:00Music & Intimacy<p>Today we released a new, <a contents="re-imagined version of our single 'Broken Hearts'" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/broken-hearts-stripped" target="_blank">re-imagined version of our single 'Broken Hearts'</a>.</p>
<p>It just felt right to make this song even more intimate since it's one of our most vulnerable we've ever released. To us, music is personal, it is intimate, each song is a little piece of our humanity and we hope that comes through when you listen.</p>
<p><a contents='Discover "Broken Hearts (Stripped)"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/broken-hearts-stripped" target="_blank">Discover "Broken Hearts (Stripped)"</a> and please let us know what you think.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/broken-hearts-stripped" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/1d84b5991e0b0ba58cacbf0b5ef4a1b4fb276b5d/original/shs-brokenheartsstripped-coverart-1080x1920.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/68551672021-12-30T08:54:14-08:002022-05-11T01:05:23-07:00New Single: "Broken Hearts"<p>As we make our way past the end of this year and into the beginning of the next, it seems only fitting that this particular song (our new single '<a contents="Broken Hearts" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/broken-hearts" target="_blank">Broken Hearts</a>') be yours.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/broken-hearts" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/a363900368fbbd97bf1a37ce78395d76ca268903/original/shipshavesailed-brokenhearts-16-9.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p><a contents="This is a special song to me" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/broken-hearts" target="_blank">This is a special song to me</a>. I know I say that a lot, and in a way everything I create (and especially the music I release as Ships Have Sailed) IS special...but this one is profoundly personal, conceived as my family was experiencing a very deep loss. </p>
<p>We all have to learn to grieve, to let things go and to carry on in life despite all, and the past couple years have certainly been heavy with those feelings for many of us.</p>
<p>'<a contents="Broken Hearts" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/broken-hearts" target="_blank">Broken Hearts</a>' is melancholy, but also hopeful and uplifting and it is my hope that it can be a conduit for all of us as we transition into a new year, with new hopes, new dreams, and an intention of letting go the things that no longer serve us. </p>
<p>From my heart to yours...I hope you enjoy. <br>-Will</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/67984922021-11-04T11:10:14-07:002021-11-04T11:10:14-07:00New Single: "Faithless"<p>We couldn't be more excited to announce the release of our new single "<a contents="Faithless" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/faithless" target="_blank">Faithless</a>" - this song is based on ancient history, thankfully, but it deserves to be out in the world, and we truly hope you enjoy it!</p>
<p><a href="https://vibe.to/faithless" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/969c9651149df092ca619eaf9cd909174d381503/original/shs-faithless-coverart-16-9.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/67621232021-09-30T10:41:42-07:002022-05-08T23:10:21-07:00New Single: "Love In October"<p>We couldn't be more excited to share our new single "<a contents="Love In October" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/love-in-october" target="_blank">Love In October</a>" with you today! This song is special to us in so many ways and we hope it will be special to you as well!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/love-in-october" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/1a18cdede16bfdc085b58edd791ce68d645124b9/original/shipshavesailed-loveinoctober-coverart-16-9.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>Song Credits:</p>
<p>Written By: William H Carpenter, Dan Sadin & Arthur Arman Andranikyan<br>Produced By: Will Carpenter & Dan Sadin<br>Mixed By: Will Carpenter<br>Mastered By: John Greenham & Assisted by Tess Greenham<br>Drums Recorded At: WAX LTD<br>Drums Engineered By: Redah Haddioui</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/66356262021-05-20T11:14:24-07:002022-05-16T00:41:16-07:00"Take My Money" - Official Music Video<p>We're so excited to announce that the official music video for "Take My Money" is yours to enjoy! This video was created safely during the pandemic with the help of Jaala Ruffman and Michael Easterling (aka: Talkboy TV). It was the first piece of content we were able to shoot together and it was so much fun...we hope you enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed creating it! Click below to watch...</p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/wXsJ2UsuJsc" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/22a0fd75db7e37952f192d647c060fcb4b764e0d/original/shs-takemymoney-thumbnail-main.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/66286802021-05-12T13:01:29-07:002021-05-12T13:01:29-07:00New Single: "Take My Money"<p>We couldn't be more excited to announce the release of our new single "Take My Money", and we can't wait to hear what you think! You can <a contents="purchase and stream it on your favorite music platforms" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/take-my-money" target="_blank">purchase and stream it on your favorite music platforms</a>, and we'd love it if you'd spread the word!</p>
<p><a href="https://vibe.to/take-my-money" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/4da2df63c357994d69118b03666b709a9ecc887f/original/shipshavesailed-take-my-money-coverart-landscape-16x9.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>Thank you so much for listening!</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/65574792021-02-24T09:35:04-08:002022-02-24T04:15:18-08:00The video for 'Breathe' is now yours.<p>I couldn't be more excited to announce the release of our <a contents="music video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/hCOo0Hnj2T4" target="_blank">music video</a> to accompany our latest single 'Breathe'!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/hCOo0Hnj2T4" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/a240110eeadc8d56c6807e15cc58c5c048422739/original/screen-shot-2021-02-24-at-7-44-40-am.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>This video was conceived and brought to life with the help of our very talented friend and animator Ben Panfil!<br><br>Animation takes quite some time to execute, so we started planning and writing the story for this video in June of last year. What started as a compelling story has since then taken on a much more personal meaning due to developments over the holidays, so this video has only grown in its importance to me over the course of its creation.<br><br>I truly hope you enjoy it.<br><br>Much love,<br>-Will</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/65318162021-01-27T08:10:41-08:002021-01-27T08:10:41-08:00New Single "Breathe" - Out Now!<p>We couldn't be more excited to release our first single of 2021 - a moody, atmospheric, sonic painting called '<a contents="Breathe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/breathe-by-ships-have-sailed" target="_blank">Breathe</a>'!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/breathe-by-ships-have-sailed" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/487d98083735fda2af8a55e89ffe63009d9ee7db/original/shs-breathe-16-9.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>This song is a special one to us, written by our front-man Will Carpenter along with dear friend Kelsey Mira Duennes as well as Art Andranikyan, it delves into the darker aspects of our humanity - what secrets can do to us over time, what it takes to face up to our mortality and our inner demons, and the idea that, no matter what we're going through, our breath can guide us through.</p>
<p>We truly hope you enjoy it, and <a contents="thank you for listening" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vibe.to/breathe-by-ships-have-sailed" target="_blank">thank you for listening</a>!<br>-Will & Art</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/63894082020-07-21T21:55:58-07:002022-03-14T06:24:54-07:00Need a little 'pick-me-up'?<p>In case you've been feeling low lately, know you're not alone...it feels like this is the moment to bring <a contents="this song" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSLow" target="_blank">this song</a> into the world and we truly hope it brings a little sunshine into your day.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSLow" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/114a10030d7df2c4646bed2c24d2b75712555dcd/original/shs-low-coverart-16-9.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>Hoping you're safe, healthy and staying partially sane in these incredibly odd times we're living through...much love!</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/62900272020-04-22T09:00:00-07:002021-11-01T13:49:37-07:00The New Single "Rise" Is Now Yours<p>I'm SO excited to announce that <a contents='our new single "Rise"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSRise" target="_blank">our new single "Rise"</a> is now yours...you can download and stream to your heart's content. </p>
<p>This song was a powerful idea when it formed in my brain over a year ago, and it's been finished for quite some time - I was just struggling to figure out where it fit into our journey. </p>
<p>Then, as we were limping back to Los Angeles from a canceled tour due to a pandemic the likes of which many of us have never experienced, "Rise" once again popped into my head, and I knew that it needed to be out in the world in this moment...I truly hope you enjoy it!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSRise" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/f06b9229f829add2f953823c7056794f9b73856a/original/shs-rise-coverart-16-9.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>This song was written by myself and my good friend Kelsey Mira, recorded, produced and mixed by myself in my cozy little Silverlake studio, Mastered by my good friend Mike Vincent, and the cover art was created by my good friend Jody Talmadge. I also want to extend special thanks to my good friend Morgan Taylor Reid for lending me his excellent ears during the mixing stage on this track...it was a monster to tame in certain areas, and it wouldn't be what it is today without his helpful feedback.</p>
<p>Thank you for listening...much love,</p>
<p>-Will</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/62663462020-03-30T10:04:13-07:002020-03-30T10:08:39-07:00Where do we go from here? Life & Music Under Quarantine...<p>As I write this it's hard to believe how much the state of our world has changed in just the past couple weeks. On March 11th, Art and I, along with two new friends Matt and Ryan who make up the duo Quitting Whitney were hitting the road towards Las Vegas for our first show of a 10 stop tour. We were excited and optimistic that the tour (which was planned months in advance) promised to be fun and successful.</p>
<p>For anyone who doesn't already know how this story ends, I did a <a contents="Facebook Live" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/shipshavesailed/videos/200442351220785/" target="_blank">Facebook Live</a> from our hotel in Denver that you can watch at your convenience so I don't ramble on here. Suffice to say that 8 out of 10 of our shows canceled on us...most literally as we were pulling into the town where we were supposed to play.</p>
<p>We made the most of the situation...we played a couple acoustic pop-ups courtesy of a hotel where we were staying and a coffee shop owner we met along the way, we shot a ton of content, including two music videos (one per band) from our Air BnB in Albuquerque, bonded with the Quitting Whitney guys and helped each other stay upbeat and optimistic.</p>
<p>Now, safe at home and under self-quarantine, we're having to take a hard look at what this means for not only us, but the music venues we tend to play at, and really all kinds of small businesses. Here are my thoughts:</p>
<p>Artists and music venues are small businesses and, just as the restaurants, bars and non-essential small businesses in our neighborhoods are at risk of bankruptcy, so to are your favorite artists and the music venues they play at. Large artists and venues are probably safe...Live Nation and Major Labels will make sure that everything starts back up ASAP once venues are allowed to reopen, but any artists smaller than the ones Live Nation cares about are seriously at risk. This, unfortunately, includes us.</p>
<p>Our schedule was supposed to include at least 4 tour runs in the US this year...March was supposed to be the first of those, and it was supposed to be at least a break-even...at this point, financially, it was a total loss. And unfortunately it's my strong expectation that, because of the after-effects of COVID-19, we will not be able to tour this year for the following reasons:</p>
<ol> <li> <p>Venues are currently closed, but they did have shows scheduled (most venues book anywhere from 3-9 months in advance). Most of those will need to be rescheduled at whatever point the venues are allowed to begin hosting shows again. This is going to cause a huge bottleneck on venue calendars once shows are happening again...and not only that, but rescheduled shows and larger, more established artists are likely to be prioritized when this happens, making it close to impossible for smaller artists like ourselves to get a booking.</p> </li> <li> <p>Sadly, I'm guessing that a lot of the smaller, more indie venues will not be able to survive this long of a dry spell. For example: The Bootleg theatre here in LA has said that they don't know <strong>if</strong> they'll be able to reopen their doors. Period. This is super sad (I love The Bootleg, go to shows there all the time) and unfortunately the venues that are the most at risk for permanent closure are the very venues that I would be reaching out to when trying to book a tour for Ships Have Sailed. By the way, this issue will make the bottleneck in #1 even more narrow.</p> </li>
</ol>
<p>So we are having to adjust our expectations, and I'm having to study up quickly on how best to shift over to a model that embraces virtual shows as opposed to in-person ones... This is going to be a hard time to get through for us, and for all small businesses, so I wanted to make a list of things you can do to help - these are applicable to us, but also to any and all other indie artists you care about. Please understand that we only want to continue to exist and create, but we likely won't be able to without some significant support from you...here are some things you can do:</p>
<ol> <li>
<a contents="Consider becoming a Patron" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.patreon.com/shipshavesailed" target="_blank">Consider becoming a Patron</a>. This is not only a way for us to connect and engage and get to know each other better, but you will be actively supporting our creations...and in exchange, you'll get early access to music and videos, weekly updates on things we're working on, I'll share random moments and thoughts like my gratitude reflections with you, and at certain levels you'll get free access to any virtual shows, permanent discounts on merch, and even access to demos and unreleased music and insight into the creative process.</li> <li>
<a contents="Download some music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSOniTunes" target="_blank">Download some music</a> or <a contents="buy some merch" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">buy some merch</a>! If you're not comfortable with a monthly subscription, consider a one-time purchase to show your support...and get yourself a comfy t-shirt, beanie, or a cozy coffee or tea mug to help you through this period of social distancing...</li> <li>
<a contents="Stream our music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSOnSpotify_AllMusic" target="_blank">Stream our music</a> as much as you can! I know this is a tough time for a lot of folks right now...people have lost their jobs, and I know finances can be tight...I don't want to come across as being insensitive or greedy, I'm honestly terrified that this project (which I've spent seven years nurturing) will simply cease to exist, and I don't want that to happen. Streaming is free for most, and although it doesn't pay a ton, there is strength in numbers. If 1000 people stream 25 songs a day, that's 25,000 streams...which is probably still less than $100, but if that happened every day for a month we could almost recoup what we lost on our canceled tour.</li> <li>Like / share / retweet our posts on Social Media...this is also free, and it's super helpful. Social Media is run by algorithms, which are little tricky robots that essentially identify an 'artist' as a 'business' who they think should be paying for impressions...when our fans organically engage and especially share or retweet our content, these robots grudgingly 'admit' that our content is compelling and they'll relax their rigid 'gating' of our content to share it with more people...</li> <li>...and if the Patron benefits above sound good to you, but you don't think you can afford them, I've created a 'freemium' version of that community for you, because I really don't want anyone to feel left out. This project has always been an inclusive thing, and I don't plan on changing that anytime soon...so <a contents="click this link to start a messenger conversation" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://m.me/shipshavesailed?ref=w9603524" target="_blank">click this link to start a messenger conversation</a>, and follow the prompts to join our private, free, online community...you can always join the 'inner circle' later, but this can be a start!</li>
</ol>
<p>...and keep in mind that there is a list like this for every single small business right now. My wife and I have a little wine store that we love very close to our house...we called them the other day to see if they're open / operating and it turns out that they have shifted to a delivery-only model. We were able to ask our favorite wine experts to put together a case of bottles for us based on certain criteria (region, flavor profile, organic or biodynamic selections) and they delivered it to our porch...we were able to support them staying in business during this difficult time.</p>
<p>If we all band together to lift each other up, we will survive this incredibly tenuous situation and (hopefully) come out the other side with our world and our various neighborhoods and communities largely intact...that truly is my hope.</p>
<p>Thank you for reading and thank you in advance for your support.</p>
<p>Much Love,</p>
<p>-Will</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/e2c21c9fbcb6ab9260a7dbdd3b9acc8088a5bc24/original/dowhatwelove-lovewhatwedo-06102019.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/62347972020-03-02T13:19:56-08:002020-03-02T13:19:56-08:00Tour Dates - Round One<p>We're SO excited to announce that we'll be out on the road this month with our good friends Quitting Whitney! We'll be circling the southwest region...see below for a tour schedule and click the image for details!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/60233a538b5b6d62ff83516b097926a4b91cd2c1/original/shsxqw-tourflyer-landscape.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>If you don't see your city on this list, never fear! We're in the midst of planning the rest of our 2020 schedule, and we want to hear from YOU as we consider where we're going to go! <a contents="Click Here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHS_RoadNation_2020" target="_blank">Click Here</a> to check out the campaign we're running with RoadNation, which will enable you to select a city near you (or add a new one if you don't see it in the list) and support the stop by selecting a package of your choosing...there are a bunch of cool rewards, so <a contents="check it out" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHS_RoadNation_2020" target="_blank">check it out</a>!</p>
<p>See you out on the road,</p>
<p>-Will & Art</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/59230522019-10-11T01:38:07-07:002022-04-11T22:33:20-07:00The new single 'Skin' is yours...<p>We're so excited to announce that our new single 'Skin' is yours. You can stream and download it anywhere digital music is available.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://found.ee/SHSSkin_MultiStore" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/06a9a97a3ce482b6c14b561c18ff993d95d4baf2/original/skin-16-9.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>We were fortunate enough for <a contents="Atwood Magazine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSSkin_AtwoodMag" target="_blank">Atwood Magazine</a> to premiere the track this past week...please check out what they wrote about our creation <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSSkin_AtwoodMag" target="_blank">here</a>...and we truly hope you enjoy listening...</p>
<p>As always, let us know what you think!</p>
<p>Much love,</p>
<p>-Will & Art</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/58265702019-07-16T13:43:23-07:002019-07-16T13:43:23-07:00'Stay' at #1 on KROQ Locals Only!<p>We are so excited to announce that our latest creation 'Stay' came in at #1 on <a contents="KROQ Locals Only" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSStay_KROQ_LocalsOnly_03" target="_blank">KROQ Locals Only</a>. We are humbled when we consider how many folks must have voted for our new single in order for it to reach the top spot, and we also need to recognize Kat Corbett and the Locals Only team who were gracious enough to give our music a chance to begin with.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSStay_KROQ_LocalsOnly_03" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/bd354c8b43ce83fa77e503cc9e4c36934597acf5/original/kroq-locals-only.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>We're incredibly grateful to everyone who helped to make this happen, and would also invite you to <a contents="check out the single" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSStay_iTunes" target="_blank">check out the single</a> in case you haven't already heard it...we'd love to hear what you think!</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/58199602019-07-10T09:57:20-07:002019-07-10T09:57:20-07:00'Stay (Stripped)' - Out Today!<p>There's something special about allowing a song to shine on its own is by stripping it down into its most raw and vulnerable form...we're so excited to be able to share this stripped down version of our new single 'Stay' with you. </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSStay_Stripped_iTunes" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/121dbed9a258644447ad9e55567d832c8bd3c507/original/shs-staystripped-1500px.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>Discover it today on <a contents="iTunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSStay_Stripped_iTunes" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSStay_Stripped_Spotify" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a contents="Apple Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSStay_Stripped_Apple" target="_blank">Apple Music</a>, <a contents="Amazon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSStay_Stripped_Amazon" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, and <a contents="Google Play" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSStay_Stripped_Google" target="_blank">Google Play</a>.</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/58031452019-06-25T13:30:00-07:002019-06-25T13:30:18-07:00We Found New Music - LIVE on July 16th!<p>We're super excited to say we've been invited to play Grant Owens' "We Found New Music" showcase on Tuesday, July 16th at Madame Siam in Los Angeles. This is a free showcase, and Grant is known for putting together carefully curated, and extremely cohesive lineups - you won't want to miss this one!</p>
<p><a contents="RSVP Here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHS_WFNM_07162019" target="_blank">RSVP Here</a> and the night is FREE!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHS_WFNM_07162019" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/aacbf9709567f421c8e5ff5385f6ca0f91b05af1/original/wfnm-07162019-flyer-landscape.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>Don't forget to join to the <a contents="Facebook Event" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2325239111049336/" target="_blank">Facebook Event</a> for content and updates!</p>
<p>Also Playing: Kideyes, Tiffany Stringer, Maude Latour</p>
<p>See you there Los Angeles!</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/58025702019-06-24T15:30:52-07:002019-06-25T07:39:17-07:00'Stay' on KROQ Locals Only<p>Once again, we have to thank Kat Corbett and the amazing team at KROQ Locals Only for giving our latest single a spin - 'Stay' received its terrestrial radio debut Sunday night, June 23, 2019 during the 11pm hour on LAs best known rock station, and we couldn't be more grateful.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/bd354c8b43ce83fa77e503cc9e4c36934597acf5/original/kroq-locals-only.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>If you haven't heard the single yet, <a contents="click here to check it out" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://found.ee/SHSStay_iTunes" target="_blank">click here to check it out</a>!</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/57891502019-06-12T11:07:21-07:002019-06-12T11:10:10-07:00The new single 'Stay' is here...<p>We couldn't be happier to invite you to discover, download and stream our new single 'Stay' which just released this morning! </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSStay_MultiStore" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/4e30d7590c174b64087f6a4484053321e991a939/original/shs-stay-16-9.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="iTunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSStay_iTunes" target="_blank">iTunes</a> | <a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSStay_Spotify" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a contents="Amazon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSStay_Amazon" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a contents="Google" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/SHSStay_Google" target="_blank">Google</a> </p>
<p>The song is about that person, your ride or die, who you know will stay by your side through thick and thin...we all need those types of relationships, and I wanted to bottle that feeling into a musical expression. This song means the world to me, and I hope you love it as much as I do! </p>
<p>There's also a <a contents="music video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/shipshavesailed/videos/704517260002781/" target="_blank">music video</a> for the single...and if you have a person in your life who you know you can count on no matter what, we invite you to express this to them today and tag them in the comments on the video...life is short, spread the love! </p>
<p>We truly hope you enjoy our new creation!</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/57798542019-06-04T12:48:22-07:002019-06-04T12:49:16-07:00Show Announcement: Thursday June 13th!<p>You know there are few things we enjoy more than playing live, and we're so excited to be playing at Madame Siam in Hollywood on Thursday, June 13th!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/ShipsHaveSailed_MadameSiam_06132019_TIX" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/df0deab781272ee82134ba51d7dc56be35327baa/original/federalbar-noho-treated-01.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>This show is going to be a special one, so <a contents="get your tickets today" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/ShipsHaveSailed_MadameSiam_06132019_TIX" target="_blank">get your tickets today</a>, and we'll see you there!</p>
<p>Much Love,</p>
<p>-Will, Art & ..........</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/56549942019-02-22T09:51:58-08:002019-02-22T09:53:38-08:00Discover the New Single 'Escape'<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/8249fda92b0ca09d7e67d2a4208fe0389fdb380b/original/shs-escape-16-9.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>We're so excited to announce that our new single 'Escape' is now available everywhere music is streamed or sold! We also worked with our good friends Jaala and Mikey (aka: Talkboy TV) to create a stunning video to accompany the song. Discover the song and the video below...we truly hope you enjoy this one, and can't wait to hear what you think!</p>
<p>Discover 'Escape' on...</p>
<p><a contents="iTunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/DiscoverEscape_iTunes" target="_blank">iTunes</a> | <a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/DiscoverEscape_Spotify" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a contents="Amazon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/DiscoverEscape_Amazon" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a contents="Google" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/DiscoverEscape_Google" target="_blank">Google</a></p>
<p>And watch the video...</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="8-dfDSz_xQ4" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/8-dfDSz_xQ4/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8-dfDSz_xQ4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/55523802018-12-13T09:56:58-08:002018-12-13T17:20:43-08:00What does it mean to 'win'?<p>A couple weeks back, we were incredibly excited to find out that our song "Let's Just Dance" had won Best Alternative / Rock Song and 2nd Place Overall in the USA Songwriting Competition. You can read more about the competition and see the other winners <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.songwriting.net/winners" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/b08de3083258f2da9c1c0f630d52c3fdab8e59aa/original/shs-letsjustdance-16-9-winner.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Once the initial excitement and disbelief (there are generally thousands of entrants in each category for a songwriting competition...so getting into the finals, let alone winning is an unbelievable achievement) subsided, we were left pondering the question: what does it mean to 'win'?</p>
<p>The obvious answer is: it's recognition...recognition of years of hard work honing our craft and building our catalog...continuing to knock on the doors that potentially weren't as fruitful the first time around. But there's a nuance to all this: we didn't start creating music with the goal of 'winning' anything in mind. In fact, I would guess that most artists of any type really just have an inherent urge to express themselves through their art, and that urge - which can be quite strong - generally represents the start of any artistic journey.</p>
<p>The journey itself is an ongoing path, which consists of a lot of hard work, peaks and valleys, and often a decent amount of self-doubt and even despair. That doesn't mean it isn't worth embarking on this journey, and continuing to press forward even when you feel like you're taking two steps backward for every step forward...and the 'worth' I'm talking about doesn't come from any award (although we are humbly grateful for all the critical recognition we've been fortunate enough to receive).</p>
<p>What makes it worth it boils down to two things: the art itself, and the people we get to meet and interact with along the way...yes, I'm talking about you. If you're reading this, it means you're ok with my long-winded, rambling style of writing...you might have discovered my strengths and my flaws through my songwriting, you've probably supported us in one way, or in many...and both Art and myself truly appreciate you for it...this isn't a line, this is honesty.</p>
<p>Every time you post a kind word, send us a note, leave a nice review on our releases, purchase something either digitally or through our online store, or actually come see us in person at a show (our personal favorite - we love putting faces to names) you are not only supporting the continuation of this project, you are encouraging us that we're moving in the right direction and that you value what we're creating. There is no bigger 'prize' in the whole world than this relationship, and I mean that from the bottom of my heart.</p>
<p>Every engagement on Social Media, comment, like, reaction, retweet...well, you get the idea...to us it represents a growing relationship with each and every one of you that will hopefully continue to move with us along this path. Looking towards the holiday season and a brand new year ahead, we could not be more grateful.</p>
<p>We have a lot to share in the coming months...and we're super excited to begin this next phase of our journey with you...thank you for coming with us this far, and we hope you'll continue this crazy beautiful journey with us!</p>
<p>Much Love,</p>
<p>-Will</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/53191152018-06-27T09:12:15-07:002019-02-06T15:58:29-08:00Feeling Inspired!<p>The past week has been a busy one! It started on Thursday with a trip up to Fresno, CA to play Tacos, Brews & Jams - an event hosted at a local brewery by New Rock 104.1 and featuring food from a bunch of local taco trucks along with 'jams' from yours truly! ...and it was a blast! It was a long day though: we left LA around 11am and didn't get back until around 3:30am on Friday morning.</p>
<p>On Friday night, we went over to the opening ceremony of the Angel City Games, an event local to Los Angeles, which was created as a platform for physically challenged athletes of all ages and all levels. We were fortunate enough to have been invited to perform at the closing ceremonies on Sunday, and we really wanted to show up as much as we could over the weekend to support the event as a whole and see what it was all about.</p>
<p>What we experienced over the weekend at Angel City Games was nothing short of inspiring. I know we all have moments no matter who we are where we feel overwhelmed by the things in our life that are challenging, and we've faced significant challenges (both personally and as a band) over the years. It's easy to feel sorry for ourselves in those moments, and we're not here to diminish anyone's challenges large or small, but what we will say is that it was incredible to see these athletes rise above their physical challenges, compete, and genuinely have fun doing it! We were truly awestruck by the resilience of these people, the dedication and good heartedness of the folks from Angel City Sports from the founder, to the board members, all the way down to the very newest volunteer.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/795f1dec53d12083722b7f8541ed2ad21d3c0fb1/original/shs-angelcity-paralympians.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>It felt really good to step outside our own world for a change and participate in something much, much larger than ourselves, and it caused us to reflect on how lucky we all are to be here, to be alive, to be healthy and to be able to use our unique talents (whatever those may be) to support other people and causes just because it's the right thing to do. At the end of the day, this is what being human is all about...it's normal to get wrapped up in our own worlds from time to time, but every now and then it's good to find a way to get a different perspective and to do something that has no other purpose than to support someone else.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/313ec8fb803796ce1e42d43b0583fb671df5a19c/original/shs-angelcity-littleguy.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>We are incredibly grateful for everything we've experienced over the past week...and we couldn't do what we do without the support of you all...so this is us saying: Thank You!</p>
<p>Much Love,</p>
<p>-Will & Art</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/c3d0ad2937c54682a0fae74a95948d82cb9393c2/original/shs-angelcity-performance.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/52747642018-06-04T11:04:24-07:002022-02-13T07:32:04-08:00KROQ - Locals Only<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://found.ee/SHS_KROQ_LocalsOnly_06042018" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/ee6fcb2572b0ef975cf6d2ffff244b10a0a84152/original/willandart-kroq-june2018-v2.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>We're so excited to announce that "Let's Just Dance" just got a spin on KROQ's 'Locals Only' with Kat Corbett last night...we're so thankful for this opportunity, and we'd love it if you would take a moment and vote for us <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://found.ee/SHS_KROQ_LocalsOnly_06042018" target="_blank">HERE</a> in the hopes of getting us back onto the show next week!</p>
<p>You can vote once a day...and it takes about 15 seconds...thanks in advance!</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/51748262018-04-11T10:00:00-07:002018-04-12T18:40:41-07:00Why I Still Buy Music...Digging Deeper<p>So, I recently launched a VLOG series called 'Color Commentary' where I share thoughts on various topics...so far they've been topics focused around music, entertainment, creativity and the industry that surrounds it all, but they may not all stick to that format in the future.</p>
<p>Really, I'm looking at this as a bit of an experiment, and an opportunity to start conversations around various topics. This week, I wanted to dive into a conversation that I believe is crucial to the survival of the music industry which is the disparity between how much an artist can earn from streaming vs. sales. One of my goals was for this episode to be slightly shorter than the last, but I also wanted to dive a bit deeper (which I'm doing here, thank you for reading!) and get into <strong>why</strong> I believe this topic is so important.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://found.ee/SHS_ColorCommentary_WhyIBuy" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/f6443209f2c8c1cfb7a5bbd822eb94a2d3729ab7/large/02-whyistillbuymusic-email.jpg" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></a>I will say that I spent a lot of time and energy thinking about how to attack this conversation, and I decided to simply explain why I still buy music, and why I still feel it's so important. To be clear though, I'm not condemning streaming companies, and I'm not discouraging people from streaming - I spend a couple moments towards the end of the video explaining what I love specifically about Spotify, who have been great about creating a platform that adds value for artists themselves...something that digital stores tend not to do.</p>
<p>This is precisely why the conversation is so important: people have said that streaming will be the 'death' of the music industry, and I completely disagree. If we are able to adjust the laws and operating model around the way streaming revenue is tracked and distributed so that artists are getting a bigger piece of the pie, streaming could actually <strong>save</strong> the music industry <strong>before</strong> it implodes.</p>
<p>So there you have it...you can watch the video by clicking on the image above, and I would love it if you would join the conversation!</p>
<p>See you in the comment thread! ;-)</p>
<p>-Will</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/51641382018-04-04T11:37:48-07:002018-04-04T11:37:48-07:00So...we made a thing...<p>A couple weeks ago we did something we've never done before: we launched a video blog where Will talks about some of the issues and challenges facing indie artists (and really all creators) within the entertainment industry.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://found.ee/SHS_ColorCommentary_Robots" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/b9447da0520ad20d03f9866357e88f2d36b0b1c4/large/01-therobotshavetakenover-email.jpg" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>I won't say we had 'concerns' about this really, but we felt that folks might interpret it as us complaining about the state of things, which is not what we were trying to do at all. We went out on a limb and launched the first episode anyway, and were so thrilled to find that not only did people watch the whole thing (it was over five minutes long...tackling the more-than-slightly complex world of social media and the algorithms that have come to run it) but they reacted with positivity and some very thoughtful conversation!</p>
<p>We're so grateful to have received such a warm reception to our first vlog, and we're very much looking forward to sharing the next one...if you haven't seen the first episode, <a contents="click here to watch" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://found.ee/SHS_ColorCommentary_Robots" target="_blank">click here to watch</a>!</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/50541072018-01-31T11:16:33-08:002022-05-10T23:06:15-07:00New Song, New Video!<p>We couldn't be more excited to share this one with you...click below to watch the music video for our brand new single "Let's Just Dance", which just premiered on <a contents="Atwood Magazine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://found.ee/SHSLetsJustDance_AtwoodMag" target="_blank">Atwood Magazine</a>!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://found.ee/SHSLetsJustDance_AtwoodMag" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/e807d1d30d48397847166df4535edd98c89a2b3d/large/ljd-videothumb-newsletter-small.jpg" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>The track is available to <a contents="pre-order on iTunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://found.ee/SHSLetsJustDance" target="_blank">pre-order on iTunes</a>, and will be released on all digital platforms on February 7th...right around the corner! </p>
<p>We truly can't wait to hear what you think of this one...thank you for watching! <br>Will & Art</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/48427372017-09-08T14:58:58-07:002017-09-08T15:03:45-07:00We Have A Winner!<p>I am so thrilled to announce that our single 'Up' has been included in the list of winners of this year's Unsigned Only Songwriting Competition! I want to thank each and every one of you who streamed, downloaded, shared or posted about this song...if you're just getting to know our band, please check it out by clicking the cover image below:</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://found.ee/SHSUp" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/5f830587b622bf6f772ec082c4f8fc72701e753e/large/shs-up-uo2017-winner.jpg?1504907878" class="size_l justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>When this song wrote itself, I was going through a trying time personally, and we were struggling in various ways as a band as well. Though born from an incredibly melancholy moment, 'Up' inspired me to push forward, create something new, and ultimately has become one of the best pieces of work that Ships Have Sailed has ever produced. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Over the past eight months since its release, we have received countless communications from people who have shared their personal struggles with us and how this song has helped them, even if it's just to make them feel like smiling once in an otherwise gray day. This, to me, represents the true power and the beauty of music and art...so thank you for letting our creations be a part of your lives, and thank you for sharing your moments with us... </p>
<p> </p>
<p>With deepest thanks, and much love,</p>
<p>-Will</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/48185702017-08-18T10:19:12-07:002017-09-21T11:11:39-07:00September Tour Dates!<p>We're SO excited to announce our next trip across the pond, which will be this September, and will include intimate acoustic dates across England, Ireland and Scotland. See below for details, and we look forward to seeing many of you out on the road!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/0056c188e1ef373831ffe86671f3f4fc46621fbf/large/shs-uktour-2017-tourdates-updated.jpg?1505326484" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><strong>Book your tickets and RSVP for specific events below</strong>:</p>
<p>Dublin, Ireland - 23rd September - <a contents="Tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://skiddle.com/e/13034136" style="" target="_blank">Tickets</a> | <a contents="RSVP" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/859635437535218/" style="" target="_blank">RSVP</a></p>
<p>Belfast, Ireland - 24th September - <a contents="Tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://skiddle.com/e/13034169" target="_blank">Tickets</a> | <a contents="RSVP" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/160510047833021/" target="_blank">RSVP</a></p>
<p>Glasgow, Scotland - 25th September - <a contents="Tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://skiddle.com/e/13034138" target="_blank">Tickets</a> | <a contents="RSVP" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1422527307835086/" target="_blank">RSVP</a></p>
<p>Manchester, England - 27th September - <a contents="Tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://skiddle.com/e/13034140" target="_blank">Tickets</a> | <a contents="RSVP" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/269839926854055/" target="_blank">RSVP</a></p>
<p>Liverpool, England - 28th September - <a contents="Tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://skiddle.com/e/13034145" target="_blank">Tickets</a> | <a contents="RSVP" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/109528226406537/" target="_blank">RSVP</a></p>
<p>Birmingham, England - 30th September - <a contents="Tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://skiddle.com/e/13034146" target="_blank">Tickets</a> | <a contents="RSVP" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1646813538696297/" target="_blank">RSVP</a></p>
<p>Bristol, England - 1st October - <a contents="Tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://skiddle.com/e/13034147" target="_blank">Tickets</a> | <a contents="RSVP" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/544649879259886/" target="_blank">RSVP</a></p>
<p>London, England - 2nd October - <a contents="Tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://skiddle.com/e/13034148" target="_blank">Tickets</a> | <a contents="RSVP" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/267346550449030/" target="_blank">RSVP</a></p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/47875762017-07-21T08:15:16-07:002017-07-21T15:50:36-07:00An Attempt to Understand<p>We've had so much to be happy about this year, and yet so much to make us sad. While we're grateful for all the amazing things this year has brought, we also need to recognize the losses. Just yesterday as we were pondering the death of Chris Cornell on what would have been his 53rd birthday, we saw the shocking and tragic news of Chester Bennington's suicide.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/c7c576af2b57e363bf4f9609705b2bea0e649636/large/170518064058-chris-cornell-pwl-restricted-super-169.jpg?1500648629" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>These two men had families, wives, children who loved them. They were incredibly talented, had risen to a level of success that many will not know, and they were loved by their fans and yet, the world that they lived in weighed on them to the point they felt they had to take their own lives. As a fellow musician, and someone who has dreamed of having what they had since I was a small child, I'm trying to understand.</p>
<p>I don't have answers, and I know there are strong opinions on this subject. Many people think that suicide is a selfish act and, while from a certain perspective I can't argue with that I believe that, as with anything there are endless perspectives. Of course we are most likely to empathize with those who are left behind and have to deal with the aftermath - they're living, breathing, grief-stricken humans, oftentimes far to young to have to deal with such tragedy. But the harsh judgements towards these 'selfish' people who have somehow felt that the world would be better off without them, I feel also do the people still suffering from mental illness a disservice. How do you think a judgement like this makes them feel?</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/7bb12a03518bb46d031969833657a20ca47daac0/large/02-chester-bennington-bw-portrait-2009-a-billboard-1548.jpg?1500649096" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>I can add some insight to this, having suffered from anxiety and depression (thankfully at a somewhat manageable level) for most of my life. It makes us feel as though the whole world can't see us, can't fathom how we see it and can't be bothered to even try to understand. If it sounds like I'm placing blame, I'm not. There is nothing more difficult than trying to see the world from someone else's perspective, and to place blame would be unproductive. What I am trying to say is that, without each of us trying a little harder to understand each other, we will continue to lose people.</p>
<p>Let's face it, maybe we will lose people anyway, but I for one would like to think that if my friend or loved one were struggling with something so severe that they were thinking of taking their own life, they could come talk to me about it. If they can't talk to me, hopefully they are strong enough to seek therapy, or to call a hotline. There is no shame in mental illness - it's exactly that, an illness, and seeking help is not weak, it's one of the best kinds of strength a person can display.</p>
<p>Ultimately, the decision to act on these feelings is up to the individual suffering, but there is something very important that each of us can do every day in an attempt to make the world more bearable for them, and really for everyone. Look at the person next to you, recognize that you have no idea what they are going through today, what they went through yesterday, or throughout their life. Try to understand. Understand that everyone struggles, no matter what you might perceive about how perfect their life might be. If you're thinking of saying something hurtful, ask yourself whether that's really necessary, and try to find something kind to say or do.</p>
<p>Of course no one is perfect. We all have our good days and bad, but I would like to think that most people in the world want to do good. Not everyone will be able to understand everyone else, but if you can't understand, please just try to empathize.</p>
<p>Much Love,</p>
<p>-Will</p>
<p>Suicide Hotline: 1 (800) 273-8255</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/47367112017-06-07T09:52:46-07:002019-02-06T15:58:42-08:00Announcing the New E.P. 'Mixed Up'!<p>We are extremely excited to announce the upcoming release of our next E.P. 'Mixed Up'. As the title implies, the record consists of several different versions of our recent single, and it will be available on all digital music platforms on June 23, 2017, and is available to <a contents="pre-order now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://found.ee/SHSMixedUp" target="_blank">pre-order now</a>!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://found.ee/SHSMixedUp" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/8bc93d77119ac18f76ea6cdaa632554e68dd08e3/large/shs-mixedup-coverart-16-9.png?1496854314" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>The first track is less of a remix, and more of a complete re-imagination of 'Up', produced by our own Will Carpenter. Since 'Up' was born in a somewhat melancholy moment, Will had an idea to embrace that aspect of the song and really create something with an organic and somber emotional palette. What emerged is something that barely resembles the original, and has its own unique beauty.</p>
<p>Tracks 2-4 are all remixes, created by three very talented electronic producers. The Trent. Remix is an analog dream that transports the listener to a calming yet compelling musical landscape, while Mike Vincent's interpretation of 'Up' screams palm trees, drop-tops and pool parties all summer! The E.P. closes with the Stereo Vandals gritty, fast-paced, future remix adding one final candle on the proverbial cake.</p>
<p>We truly couldn't be happier with how these turned out - so strikingly different, and yet cohesive! We will be premiering each over the course of the month, and the first premiere can be found on <a contents="Salacious Sound" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://salacioussound.com/2017/06/ships-have-sailed-up-stereo-vandals-remix/" target="_blank">Salacious Sound</a>!</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/46546792017-04-01T12:17:33-07:002017-06-23T09:53:00-07:00April Appreciation!It's been two months since we released 'Up', and to say thank you for all your support, we're running a contest all month and giving you 40% off all merch items in our online store (just use the code 'SAILOR' at check out)!<br><br>Details in the video below, and on the <a contents="Contest Rules Page" data-link-label="Contest Rules" data-link-type="page" href="/contest-rules">Contest Rules Page</a>!<br><br> <iframe allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="240" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshipshavesailed%2Fvideos%2F1578048405569001%2F&show_text=0&width=320" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" width="320"></iframe>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/45753282017-02-03T11:08:01-08:002021-08-09T02:25:11-07:00New Single 'Up' - Available Everywhere!<a contents="Turn it 'Up' Sailors" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://found.ee/SHSUp" target="_blank">Turn it 'Up' Sailors</a>! ...and don't forget to learn the lyrics...<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="M8y_GrohXz8" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/M8y_GrohXz8/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M8y_GrohXz8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="236" width="420" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br> Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/45674662017-01-28T07:51:16-08:002017-01-28T07:53:34-08:00New Single 'Up' Premieres on Paste Magazine<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://found.ee/SHSUp_PastePremiere" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/cba7ff8af7b426a08f8df6bba34a35adb64f12b3/large/shs-pressphoto-2017-001.jpg?1485618380" class="size_xl justify_left border_" /></a><br><br>It is with great excitement that we have announced the release of our new single 'Up', which drops on February 3, 2017, premiered yesterday on Paste Magazine, and is available to pre-order now!<br><br>We truly hope you enjoy this song...we poured our hearts and souls into creating it, even as the unpredictable universe churned around us, and we couldn't be more inspired by the result.<br><br><a contents="Check out the premiere on Paste" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://found.ee/SHSUp_PastePremiere" target="_blank">Check out the premiere on Paste</a> and <a contents="Pre-Order today" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://found.ee/SHSUp" target="_blank">Pre-Order today</a>!Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/45023142016-12-08T11:02:23-08:002016-12-08T11:03:13-08:00Throwback Thursday<p>This year has been an incredibly transitional one, and so this Thursday's throwback is a bit more nostalgic than most. </p>
<p>As some of you have guessed, you will be seeing one fewer face in our photos over the coming days and, while this is sad to everyone involved, we also feel the need to be happy for the positive transitions in our friend Dan's life...even if they are leading him down a path different from ours. </p>
<p>Art and I would like to take this moment to appreciate all that Dan has brought to this project, and the incredible fun we have all shared over the past few years... </p>
<p>At the same time, we are excited for what the coming weeks, months and years will bring to Ships Have Sailed, and we look forward to continuing to share these moments with all of you... </p>
<p>With much love, </p>
<p>-Will</p><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmedia%2Fset%2F%3Fset%3Da.1410618978978612.1073741839.214319745275214%26type%3D3&width=500" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" width="500" height="626"></iframe>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/44749892016-11-19T08:05:04-08:002022-06-07T08:05:58-07:00'Drive' Wins Best Alternative Song - Hollywood Music in Media AwardsWe are so incredibly honored to share that our song 'Drive' has won Best Alternative Song in the Hollywood Music in Media Awards. We could not be more thankful to the HMMA for the recognition, and to all our fans, family and friends who have believed in us since day one!<br><br>Huge congratulations go to our very own Will Carpenter and our dear friend Morgan Taylor Reid, who co-wrote 'Drive' together...see below for Will and Art's acceptance speech at the awards ceremony, and don't forget to listen to <a contents="'Drive'" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://smarturl.it/SHSmoodswings?IQid=hmma_drive_news" target="_blank">'Drive'</a>!!<br><br> <iframe allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="315" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshipshavesailed%2Fvideos%2F1379779102062600%2F&show_text=0&width=560" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" width="100%"></iframe>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/43977332016-09-30T07:59:27-07:002017-01-15T15:55:00-08:00Fall 2016 - East Coast Tour!<p>That's right Sailors, we're headed back east this November, and we can't wait! <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/shipshavesailed/events"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/ce6632b407414a74622c9c5c9b4250b7c2793cce/large/shs-ontour-november2016-final.jpg?1478188248" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>You can find details for all the above events on our <a contents="Facebook Events Page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/shipshavesailed/events" target="_blank">Facebook Events Page</a>...and don't forget to subscribe!!</p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/42804352016-07-15T10:36:31-07:002017-01-15T15:55:00-08:00Summer 2016 - West Coast Tour!That's right Sailors, we're going on tour this summer, and we're looking forward to seeing you all!<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/shipshavesailed/events" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/a9a385b1e41b6812fc0e3cd8de96a713816e9da8/large/shs-westcoast-tourdates-new.jpg?1468604096" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></a><br>You can find details for all the above events on our <a contents="Facebook Events Page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/shipshavesailed/events" target="_blank">Facebook Events Page</a>...and don't forget to subscribe!!Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/41962912016-05-25T09:41:02-07:002017-01-15T15:55:00-08:00'Whispers' has arrived...We're so happy to announce that on May 13th our latest creation 'Whispers' was released into the world...<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://smarturl.it/SHSWhispers?IQid=ws-blog-img" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/203ee470ef275baa4b6998bc3a3f6901388d5585/large/shs-whispers-albumcover-3000.jpg?1459379086" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></a><br><br>So far we've been floored by the amount of love and support we've received...people really seem to love the stripped down sound, and we couldn't be more thankful!<br><br><a contents="Be sure to check out 'Whispers' on iTunes, and leave us a rating and a review!!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://smarturl.it/SHSWhispers?IQid=ws-blog" target="_blank">Be sure to check out 'Whispers' on iTunes, and leave us a rating and a review!!</a>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/41132522016-03-30T16:06:04-07:002017-01-15T15:55:00-08:00The New EP 'Whispers' - Coming Soon!<p>We're so excited to announce the upcoming release of our next EP 'Whispers', coming at you in May! Stay tuned for teasers, premieres and more...join our email list to stay informed!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/203ee470ef275baa4b6998bc3a3f6901388d5585/large/shs-whispers-albumcover-3000.jpg?0" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/40191072016-02-01T13:43:56-08:002022-01-28T13:32:53-08:00New Video: 'New Americana' by Halsey - Acoustic CoverThe title says it all...here's our latest video for you all...hope you enjoy!<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="26k-KrotuI8" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/26k-KrotuI8/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/26k-KrotuI8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="240" width="420" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/39113542015-11-03T12:30:00-08:002021-04-21T10:00:29-07:00November Musings...<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/321b605c2825f4748c11206ec17dba3854085f8c/large/shs-room5-10292015-01.jpg?1446569557" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /><br>As the weather starts to feel like fall, our tendency is to begin looking back on the year...and what a year it's been! Full of changes and developments, lots of new music, both as a result of time in the studio as well as opportunities to perform live. We've made new friends, new fans, and we are appreciative of each and every one of you!<br><br>The photo above is one of our favorites from our recent show at Room 5 in Los Angeles...a really special night for us for a number of reasons. We're posting this now because, as it is November, we are nearing the end of the year and getting ready to buckle down in the studio. That being said, we do have one more show in Los Angeles and one in San Francisco coming up before the end of the year, and we would love to see as many of you as can make it out before we go into hibernation mode for a couple months.<br><br>To stay in touch, subscribe to our mailing list and our <a contents="Events" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/shipshavesailed/events" target="_blank">Events</a>!Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/37917782015-07-27T13:46:00-07:002017-01-15T15:54:59-08:00Unsigned Only - Finals!!!So for a second year in a row, we've made the finals of the Unsigned Only competition! We're hugely thankful for this opportunity and our fingers are crossed that we might just make it further this year...keep yours crossed as well, and we'll keep you posted!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/86f3b64ee57b17ee5c6a6397d0bc3e20b2e73912/large/shs-ifonly-uso-finalist.jpg?1438029836" class="size_xl justify_left border_" /><br>'If Only' is a finalist in the following categories:<br><br>Adult Album Alternative (AAA)<br>Adult Contemporary (AC)<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/7e99acb4452986969bc0e2d0d962d67f3f404730/large/shs-drive-uso-finalist.jpg?1438029923" class="size_xl justify_left border_" /><br>'Drive' is a finalist in the following category:<br><br>Screen ShotShips Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/37448732015-06-16T18:17:26-07:002017-01-15T15:54:59-08:00New Song: "Out Of Time [Goatmilk Remix]" Premiered on Ladywood!Check out the first of a round of remixes, this one by a talented young Swedish producer who goes by "Goatmilk"...interested yet?<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ladywoodmusic.com/home/ships-have-sailed" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/6abc98fb8896d82638f57228bbce18e704ff30d4/large/shs-outoftime-remix.jpg?1434503683" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></a><br>Check out the premiere via <a contents="Ladywood Music" data-link-label="Ladywood Music" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ladywoodmusic.com/home/ships-have-sailed">Ladywood Music</a> and <a contents="Pre-Order the 'Re: MIX' EP on iTunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://smarturl.it/SHSReMIX?IQid=website" target="_blank">Pre-Order the 'Re: MIX' EP on iTunes</a>!Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/37379672015-06-11T12:30:00-07:002017-01-15T15:54:59-08:00'Drive' Video Premieres on PureVolume.comWe are so excited to announce that our official music video for 'Drive' is finally ready for human consumption, and has premiered today on PureVolume.com!<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.purevolume.com/news/PREMIERE-Ships-Have-Sailed-Drive-Video" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/08f8fd39cb38a5b4620be2dc0c81b23ae1b72e83/large/thomas-rihs-photography-ships-4.jpg?1434044713" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></a><br>You can get the full video on <a contents="PureVolume" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.purevolume.com/news/PREMIERE-Ships-Have-Sailed-Drive-Video" target="_blank">PureVolume</a> and <a contents="don't forget to download your copy of 'Moodswings' today" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://smarturl.it/SHSmoodswings?IQid=dpblog" target="_blank">don't forget to download your copy of 'Moodswings' today</a>!Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/36456132015-04-07T11:22:12-07:002021-12-16T11:21:12-08:00Ships Have Sailed @ Canadian Music Week!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/65aeab15848b119c70098e5ade2d147b5ccb30d1/large/cmw-header-590x218.jpg?1428430687" class="size_xl justify_left border_" /><br><br>We're SO excited to announce that we have been invited to perform at Canadian Music Week in Toronto this year! This will be our first appearance outside the United States, and we couldn't be happier to share the news with you all!<br><br>We hope that our fans in the greater Toronto area will come rock out with us...and we've created a public Facebook Event so you can even invite your friends! The more the merrier, it's going to be a blast!<br><br>Event Details Here: <a contents="http://www.facebook.com/events/924283237624616/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/events/924283237624616/" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/events/924283237624616/</a>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/35803382015-03-06T10:46:39-08:002017-01-15T15:54:59-08:00International Songwriting Competition!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/973b6f00eee8c57900c41ff3b19b87110c61562b/large/shs-moodswings-coverart-isc-web-1200x1200.jpg?1425667302" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /><br>We're SO excited to announce that both 'If Only' and 'Drive' have made it into the semi-finals of the <a contents="International Songwriting Competition" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/" target="_blank">International Songwriting Competition</a>, spanning a total of four categories! It is such an honor to be selected alongside so many other very talented artists, and we couldn't be more proud of this achievement!<br><br>'If Only' and 'Drive' are two of the singles from our upcoming album 'Moodswings' which will drop this Tuesday (March 10th) - you can pre-order the album <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://smarturl.it/SHSmoodswings?IQid=website" target="_blank">HERE</a> and, upon doing so, you will receive an instant download of 'If Only'!Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/35729002015-03-03T16:30:10-08:002017-01-15T15:54:59-08:00New Song: "Out Of Time" Premiered on Earmilk!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/36eb7529d83a620df8d524b9c4eae189b6bd57b7/large/shipshavesailed-2015-pressphoto-5531-web-800.jpg?1425428768" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /><br>It's here folks...the final premiere before our album drops in just one week! Huge thanks to Earmilk for the feature, and to Anna Murphy for the glowing review! Read and listen <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.earmilk.com/2015/03/03/no-time-like-the-present-to-stream-ships-have-saileds-new-track-out-of-time-exclusive/" target="_blank">HERE</a>, and if you haven't already pre-ordered our upcoming album 'Moodswings' you can do that <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://smarturl.it/SHSmoodswings?IQid=website" target="_blank">HERE</a>!Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/35576102015-02-25T14:07:48-08:002017-01-15T15:54:59-08:00New Song: "Drive" Premiered on Blackbook!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/dc76189f5b9890ee46f63e2a8216c2170ed28cb2/large/shipshavesailed-2015-pressphoto-5857-web-800.jpg?1424901857" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /><br>We're happy to reveal our latest single "Drive", co-written with the very talented Morgan Taylor Reid, has premiered today on Blackbook! You can check out what they thought of the track <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bbook.com/premiere-ships-have-sailed-drive/" target="_blank">HERE</a>, stream the single directly on SoundCloud <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.soundcloud.com/shipshavesailed/drive-by-ships-have-sailed" target="_blank">HERE</a>, and pre-order our new album "Moodswings" on iTunes <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://smarturl.it/SHSmoodswings?IQid=website" target="_blank">HERE</a>!Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/35305442015-02-14T09:59:12-08:002017-01-15T15:54:59-08:00New Song: "Summertime" Premiered on Popdose<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://smarturl.it/SHSmoodswings?IQid=website" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/dff9a5172827e558a5dcddf3e1788d79395eee9f/large/shipshavesailed-2015-pressphoto-5659-web-800.jpg?1423936495" class="size_xl justify_left border_" /></a><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>We're so excited that Popdose wanted to premiere our latest single "Summertime" and even more excited at the wonderful things Allison Johnelle Boron had to say about the track! You can check out the premiere <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://popdose.com/exclusive-ships-have-sailed-summertime/" target="_blank">HERE</a>, stream the single on <a contents="SOUNDCLOUD" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/shipshavesailed/summertime-by-ships-have-sailed" target="_blank">SOUNDCLOUD</a> and pre-order our new album "Moodswings" <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://smarturl.it/SHSmoodswings?IQid=website" target="_blank">HERE</a>!Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/35076272015-02-05T06:03:56-08:002022-01-28T13:32:36-08:00New Song: "Boomerang" Premiered on A Music Blog, Yea?<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://smarturl.it/SHSmoodswings?IQid=website" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/ecf550ebd981b73851d04b4b8fc272b4232412d8/large/shipshavesailed-2015-pressphoto-5590-web-800.jpg?1423145107" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></a><br>We're happy to have premiered "Boomerang, the second taste off our new album "Moodswings" premiered exclusively on <a contents="A Music Blog, Yea?" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://amusicblogyea.com/2015/02/03/exclusive-track-premiere-ships-have-sailed-boomerang/" target="_blank">A Music Blog, Yea?</a>!<br><br>We love what they do over there and were really stoked at their positive reaction to this new track! You can share your reactions by leaving us a comment directly within the SoundCloud stream - point out your favorite part or parts...we would love to hear from you!<br><br>Also, just a reminder that you can <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://smarturl.it/SHSmoodswings" target="_blank">pre-order "Moodswings" via iTunes today</a>, and you will get our first single "If Only" instantly in your downloads!<br><br> Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/34763982015-01-20T12:40:19-08:002017-01-15T15:54:59-08:00New Song: "If Only" Premiered on The 405 PLUS Album Pre-Order!!!<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thefourohfive.com/news/article/los-angeles-alt-rock-trio-ships-have-sailed-share-massive-new-song-if-only-405-premiere-142" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/e44ec7207c8e46d2b860a88f757dce1db0bd5515/medium/shs-moodswings-coverart-web-1200x1200.jpg?1421786261" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a>We are SO excited to bring you "If Only", the first single off our new album "Moodswings" premiered exclusively on <a contents="The 405" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thefourohfive.com/news/article/los-angeles-alt-rock-trio-ships-have-sailed-share-massive-new-song-if-only-405-premiere-142" target="_blank">The 405</a>!<br><br>They had some great things to say about the track, and we hope you do too! Please leave us a comment directly within the SoundCloud stream - point out your favorite part or parts...we would love to hear from you!<br><br>If that's not enough, we're also happy to announce that you can now <a contents='pre-order "Moodswings" via iTunes today' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://smarturl.it/SHSmoodswings" target="_blank">pre-order "Moodswings" via iTunes today</a>, and you will get "If Only" instantly in your downloads!<br> Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/34003812014-12-15T08:01:54-08:002015-01-07T08:19:33-08:00Lorde / Floyd Cover Featured on MUZU.tvFolks, we are so excited that our latest video - a cover of "Team" by Lorde, mashed up with "Another Brick in the Wall" by Pink Floyd has been featured on MUZU.tv!<br><br>Check it out via the embed below, or by following this <a contents="link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.muzu.tv/ships-have-sailed/team-another-brick-in-the-wall-live-cover-mash-up-music-video/2339902/%20%E2%80%8B" target="_blank">link</a>!<br><br> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="240" src="//player.muzu.tv/player/getPlayer/j/2339902/" width="420"></iframe><br><a href="http://www.muzu.tv/ships-have-sailed/team-another-brick-in-the-wall-live-cover-mash-up-music-video/2339902/">Ships Have Sailed - Team / Another Brick in the Wall - Live Cover Mash Up</a> on <a href="http://www.muzu.tv/">MUZU.TV</a>.Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/32528672014-10-27T14:25:21-07:002014-10-27T14:25:21-07:00New Video! "Team" by Lorde vs. "Another Brick in the Wall" by Pink FloydCheck out this live mashup video we just posted! We started playing this while we were out on tour this year, and the reactions were so amazing that we decided to shoot it and share it with the world!<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="zHox1C-2YOc" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/zHox1C-2YOc/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zHox1C-2YOc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/31950722014-09-19T13:39:58-07:002017-01-15T15:54:58-08:00Midnight Wins "Honorable Mention" in Three Unsigned Only Categories!<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.unsignedonly.com/winners" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/23e8e32a790fc4c86f2d14b734918554aa63f7ec/medium/shs-midnight-unsignedonlywinner-1000-fb.jpg?1411159050" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>It's official! Midnight is a winner in no less than three categories of the 2014 Unsigned Only songwriting competition! We are honored and humbly thankful to be chosen for such an award, and would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all our fans, friends, family and especially the Unsigned Only staff and judges for all your unending support!<br><br>The categories for which "Midnight" has been selected are: AAA (Adult Album Alternative), Adult Contemporary, and Pop / Top 40.<br><br>See all the winners here: <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.unsignedonly.com/winners" target="_blank">http://www.unsignedonly.com/winners</a>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/29913782014-06-03T17:40:20-07:002014-06-03T17:40:20-07:00We've Got Merch!Happy to announce the official launch of our <a contents="online store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">online store</a>, which will allow our growing online family to purchase a growing variety of merchandise from the comfort of their own couch!<br><br><a contents="Happy Shopping Sailors!" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">Happy Shopping Sailors!</a>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/29504612014-05-17T16:00:00-07:002014-05-17T16:02:28-07:00Review by PopdoseWell it seems that "Someday" has begun to make the rounds, and we've just discovered our second official EP review, this one published on <a contents="Popdose.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://popdose.com/review-ships-have-sailed-someday/" target="_blank">Popdose.com</a> and written by <a contents="Allison Johnelle Boron" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://popdose.com/author/allison-boron/" target="_blank">Allison Johnelle Boron</a>. Again, I am touched by how complimentary and positive this review is, and really speaks to Allison's honest impression of the project as a whole in addition to touching on individual songs...read on!<br><br><a contents="http://popdose.com/review-ships-have-sailed-someday/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://popdose.com/review-ships-have-sailed-someday/" target="_blank">http://popdose.com/review-ships-have-sailed-someday/</a>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/29504332014-05-15T19:12:12-07:002022-05-10T23:05:13-07:00Review by The Big Takeover!So excited to have the Someday EP reviewed by <a contents="The Big Takeover's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bigtakeover.com/recordings/ships-have-sailed-someday-self-released" target="_blank">The Big Takeover's</a> Cody Connard. It really means a lot when a writer takes the time to really digest the music and write a comprehensive view of what they take from it...a tough thing to do, and Cody definitely took the time to do it right!<br><br>Without further ado:<br><br><a contents="http://www.bigtakeover.com/recordings/ships-have-sailed-someday-self-released" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bigtakeover.com/recordings/ships-have-sailed-someday-self-released" target="_blank">http://www.bigtakeover.com/recordings/ships-have-sailed-someday-self-released</a>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/26221352014-02-21T09:00:12-08:002017-01-15T15:54:58-08:00International Songwriting Competition - Semi-Finalist<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/1299da90e9773d4b62b1cd83518b41ae31475af5/small/semi-finalist-lores-2013-isc.gif?1393001938" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="International Songwriting Competition - 2013 Semi-Finalist" />I'm pleased to announce that "Midnight" has made it into the semi-finals of the 2013 <a contents="International Songwriting Competition" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/" target="_blank">International Songwriting Competition</a>! I am so very excited to be a part of the competition, and am so proud that this song has been chosen to move into the next stage of the competition out of nearly 19,000 total contest entries. Only 8% of the total submissions moved on, and so even making it this far is a huge accomplishment!<br><br>I would like to thank the extremely talented <a contents="Morgan Taylor Reid" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.morgantaylorreid.com" target="_blank">Morgan Taylor Reid</a> for his invaluable contributions to this track, and of course I would like to thank all my friends, family and my growing fan-base for supporting this budding project and appreciating the music. Please continue to send good vibes in this direction as we wait to see whether we advance into the final stage of the competition!<br><br>The list of all semi-finalists for 2013 can be found here: <a contents="http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/semi-finalists.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/semi-finalists.html" target="_blank">http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/semi-finalists.html</a>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/15065112013-07-29T22:00:00-07:002017-01-15T15:54:58-08:00"Someday" E.P. Release Announced<a href="http://bit.ly/17cZYoN" target="_new"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/3cdee1d33c5738ed06e95a6142de9c58e8e34420/thumb/SHS_SomedayCover-WEB.jpg?1377288462" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Ships Have Sailed - 'Someday' E.P. Release Announced!" height="125" style="margin-right:5px" width="125" /></a>We are extremely excited to announce that our very first E.P. "Someday" will be released on August 20, 2013! It is currently available to <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bit.ly/17cZYoN" target="_blank">purchase on iTunes</a>! This E.P. contains 6 tracks including our debut single "Midnight".
<div style="clear:both"> </div>Ships Have Sailedtag:www.shipshavesailed.com,2005:Post/15065122013-07-14T22:00:00-07:002020-06-13T15:39:16-07:00"Midnight" iTunes Release Announced!<a target="_new" href="http://bit.ly/12IMG5C"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/108157/8105a24484c9f98ff4b89e263210a96df00fabf9/thumb/SHS_midnight_render-1000-FB.jpg?1374004286" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Pre-Order 'Midnight' on iTunes!" height="125" style="margin-right:5px" width="125" /></a>We are pleased to announce the official release of our debut single "Midnight", now <a target="_new" href="http://bit.ly/12IMG5C">available on iTunes</a>!<br type="_moz">Ships Have Sailed