Los Angeles, CA (August 25th, 2023) - Today, North Carolina native Branan Murphy releases his new song “Close” (Paravel / DREAM) available today on all digital retail and streaming service providers. The song was produced by Kyle Williams (TobyMac, Social Club Misfits, We Are Messengers) and co-written with Branan Murphy. Murphy has been busy releasing new material all year as he leads up to the release of his sophomore LP Life is Hard, God is Good.

“This song will always hit different than the other ones on the album. It really was the beginning of the idea for Life is Hard. God is Good. as a concept. The song tells the story of the phone call my wife and I got in January 2021 from her parents. They were calling to tell us my mother in law had been diagnosed with cancer. The truth is we all have had those phone calls, those moments of bad news, the abrupt shift from “everything is good” to all of a sudden, it’s not. In those moments, the good news is God is close. I have found there’s no greater glory, no greater evidence of his goodness than his nearness. Better than circumstances changing is Jesus being right here. Right now. With me. I hope this song helps people realize how close he is.” Branan Murphy

Branan’s new radio single “Look At What Grace Can Do” was recently released to Christian AC radio and in just a couple of weeks has seen early success with stations WJTL/Lancaster, PA, WCRH/Hagerstown-Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA, MD, WECC/Brunswick, GA, WNFR/Flint, MI, KYTT/Coos Bay, OR, WBHY/Mobile, AL, KBNJ/Corpus Christi, TX, WLJW/Traverse City-Petoskey, MI, KWVE/Orange County-Los Angeles, CA, WCLN/Fayetteville, NC and many more playing it.

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ABOUT BRANAN MURPHY:

Singer, songwriter, pop artist, worship leader, rapper, producer - Branan Murphy defines creative diversity. Known for his passion and honest lyricism, Branan utilizes a wide range of musical styles and performances to connect with people from all walks of life. Life is about people. Branan seeks to make music for all people. His songs are typified with expressions of the human condition and infused with messages of the irresistible love and grace of Jesus. Branan positions himself as a type of cultural apologist, to present the unchanging truths of God in a relevant way to a vast and ever-changing world that desperately needs him. And to wherever or whomever the music takes him, that’s where Branan will be. Whether leading worship for the church or performing on pop stages, Branan Murphy is an artist for the people.

ABOUT PARAVEL RECORDS:

Paravel Records was created to amplify and support the artist's unique vision and true creative voice. We strive to serve each project driven by each artist's needs and audience they serve. Through multi-faceted promotional and marketing efforts, our goal is to engage the audience, inspire the listener and influence the overall culture through compelling, thought-provoking content. 

ABOUT DREAM RECORDS:

DREAM provides artists with a genuine approach to how real artist development should be done. By allowing for a partnership as a business model, DREAM artists empower themselves to develop and carry out a real vision for their lives as they affect other people’s lives with their music and message. Incorporating social media, press, radio and touring, DREAM is helping its artists grow together as a family. DREAM was founded in 2008 and has grown to 17 different divisions comprised of multiple labels, merchandise, apparel, mobile, publishing and film.

For more info on Branan Murphy, visit the JFH Artists Database.

 

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