Make Believe Friends drops their latest video and single, a cover of Blondie\u2019s iconic and timeless song \u201cRapture\u201d on Friday, June 16, 2023. \u201cRapture\u201d is an American classic rock\/rap\/alt-rock song written by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein of Blondie. The hit song was released in 1981 on Blondie\u2019s fifth studio album \u201cAutoamerican\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mindy Milburn and Laura Espinoza (the core members of Make Believe Friends) wanted to create a bit more haunting updated version, but without changing the structure, integrity or major elements of this classic song. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To make this happen, Mindy (lead vocals) and Laura (guitar, keyboards) enlisted the talents of some of the best musicians and producers in music today including: Bass: Phil Soussan (Ozzy, Last in Line); Synth: Michael Bluestein (Foreigner); Drums: Logan Miles Nix (John 5, Heart of Blonde); Michaela Metiver (Heart of Blonde); & Enrique Garcia (Heart of Blonde).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bernie Godwin III (whose father Dito Godwin produced No Doubt), co-produced and co-mixed the single, then legendary Producer Ed Stasium (Ramones, Talking Heads, Smithereens) produced the final mix and the ATMOS mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI just watched and listened to this great new version of \u2018Rapture.\u2019 Wow! There’s a lot going on, and the slightly darker edge timed close to the recent release of “Haunt Me” makes sense. I love it! It is hard to believe that it has already been over 40 years since Blondie’s No. 1 gold single. Congratulations to everyone, especially Mindy pulling off the singing and rapping.\u201d – Warren Kurtz – Goldmine Music Magazine<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Watch Rapture video here: <\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/KYqAGjAcyPY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n About Mindy Milburn: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mindy has a passion for all performing arts- starting out as a ballet dancer and actress, & eventually finding her voice and passion for songwriting and music. She is also the lead vocalist for the Blondie Tribute Band \u201cHeart of Blonde\u201d. Originally from Cleveland Ohio, she has performed in numerous musical theater productions & indie films and was also a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers Dance Team. Mindy made the move to southern California to follow her dream of becoming a recording artist and feels very blessed by the opportunities that have come her way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About Laura Espinoza: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Laura is a songwriter\/guitarist, playwright, and TV producer. She has performed on stage with Luis Maldonado (Train), Terri Nunn (Berlin), Dale Bozzio (Missing Persons) & Prescott Niles (The Knack) and started her career with Matt Sorum (Guns n’ Roses). She has recorded at Capitol Records, Hollywood, Abbey Road, UK and is the host of \u201cThe Rock Radio Show\u201d on KBU-FM, Malibu. Laura is also the recipient of 3 Emmy Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Make Believe Friends headlines the legendary VIPER ROOM, Hollywood on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Tickets available at: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/make-believe-friends-headlines-the-viper-room-tickets-645023321117<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n To purchase\/listen to the music of Make Believe Friends: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/makebelievefriendsband.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n www.MakeBelieveFriendsBand.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/makebelievefriendsband<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n