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Rock Duo Janet Gardner & Justin James New Album ‘No Strings’

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Iconic Rock duo Janet Gardner and Justin James return with their brand new album, entitled No Strings, will be available through Pavement Entertainment on June 9, 2023 in the US and Canada. Audiences outside of North America can pick up the album through Frontiers Music. To give fans a taste of this new work, singles “Don’t Turn Me Away” and "85" had been released in March, 2023, and is available now on all streaming platforms.

No Strings is the follow-up to the duo's 2020 album, Synergy. In the two years since the release of Synergy, Gardner and James went to work crafting their most exciting and memorable release to date. No Strings grabs the listener from the thumping anthemic opener “I’m Livin’ Free.” From the bluesy ballad “No Strings” to the rowdy closer “Drink,” No Strings has something for everyone!


Janet Gardner and Justin James No Strings

No Strings Track List

1. I’m Living Free

2. Turn the Page

3. 85

4. No Strings

5. Don’t Turn Me Away

6. Set Me Free

7. Hold On to You

8. Into the Night

9. I’m Not Sorry

10. You’ll See

11. She Floats Away

1. I’m Living Free

2. Turn the Page

3. 85

4. No Strings

5. Don’t Turn Me Away

6. Set Me Free

7. Hold On to You

8. Into the Night

9. I’m Not Sorry

10. You’ll See

11. She Floats Away

Pre-save/pre-order the No Strings album here:

https://orcd.co/nostrings

 

Listen to “Don’t Turn Me Away” here:

https://orcd.co/dontturnmeaway


Gardner says, “Justin and my work flow has become so effortless that the creative process never gets bogged down in the technical aspects until it comes time to mix and master.  Justin’s determination to bring this album to the next level, sonically, has had the biggest impact on this release.”

James says, “I’m so proud of what Janet and I have created with No Strings. From the first chord recorded to the last note sung, No Strings is a piece of who we are.”

“85,” is the second song from the upcoming album, No Strings. True to its name, “85” conjures up memories of ‘80s rock anthems, featuring catchy guitar hooks and a driving rhythm that pair well with Gardner’s vocals.

Listen to “85” on all streaming platforms here: 

https://orcd.co/eightyfive


Gardner
 and James have also released the video for “85.” Directed by Tyler Walter and filmed at the Vixen Theatre in McHenry, IL, this video showcases a dynamic performance that makes viewers feel as if they are in the crowd, seeing the rock duo perform live.

Watch “85” here:

Gardner and James - "85" (Official Video)

Known for being the lead vocalist of the legendary female rock band Vixen, Janet Gardner’s powerful vocals propelled Vixen to the top of the Billboard charts with crossover hits “Edge of a Broken Heart” and “Cryin” and AOR rockers “How Much Love” and “Love is a Killer”. Vixen toured extensively, grinding out 200 shows per year, opening for the likes of Deep Purple, Ozzy Osbourne, The Scorpions, Kiss, and Bon Jovi.

Justin James has worked as a guitarist/songwriter/producer with members of Staind, Collective Soul, and Tyketto. Together, Janet and Justin have penned a collection of emotionally charged songs with gritty grooves, infectious hooks, and inspired lyrics that merge hard rock influences from the last four decades. The result is a perfect blend of modern hard rock with a touch of old school flare that will turn the heads of generations of rock fans. 

 

Pavement Entertainment is a rock and metal label, promoting releases by established artists, as well as, releases from state of the art new up and comers. 

The company has secured distribution with the legendary Megaforce Records in cooperation with Sony-RED

 

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