Premiere: Paint On It Invite You To “Be The Turtle” On Spirited New Single
Despite a legendary band name, a turtle is not something that typically embodies the spirit of rock & roll, but that’s not stopping Paint On It on their brisk and bouncy new single, “Be The Turtle.” Here, the slow-footed reptile is given a good push with a spry tempo and nimble lyrics that makes its shell vibrate with infectious energy while filling our ears with plenty of musical joy. The spirited quintet didn’t stop there though as they also stopped by the Red Amp Audio studio space to perform this sprightly track, which was captured on film for an especially fun video. Today, The Auricular is excited to premiere both the single and video for “Be The Turtle,” which you can view directly below.
Shot by Chris Damon (of Good Day RVA), the video captures the group in their element at Red Amp Audio, bouncing around the lively groove while bringing their own flourish and charm. “Are you down\ To be the turtle\ High and dry\ Slow and steady\ Face the sun\ Move when you’re ready,” frontman Billy Bacci sings on the chorus with an earworm melody that will linger in your mind through hums and murmurs for weeks to come. It’s the type of song that compels you to learn not just all the lyrics, but also each inflection and embellishment so you can feel like you’re in on the festivities right along with the band. Listeners will quickly find themselves drawn to the band’s invigorating energy, making repeated listens a necessity to fully immerse oneself in their captivating sound. As the band’s irresistible vitality permeates through each note, hours effortlessly slip away, enveloping your entire day in the warmth of their music.
“Be The Turtle” is the band’s first single since their 2020 album, Paint On It, which was initially released under the Billy Bacci Band name before the group rebranded with the vivid, joyous moniker. Sharp and delightful, that album was a bright part of a dark year, but the band has somehow managed to raise the brightness of their sound in order to truly embody the “paint on it” phrase. This new single isn’t alone either. New music is on its way from the band in the form of a sophomore album that will continue to build on the melodic wonder of their sound just like “Be The Turtle.” Hopefully, we’ll get a taste of that new record sooner than later, but until then, we can revel in the vibrant sound of “Be The Turtle” which should be a welcome addition to your summer soundtrack, whether you’re hanging out in a backyard or packing into a car for a road trip. Whatever it is, it will surely be a memorable time spent with the rousing music of Paint On It.
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