Hand Gestures share "Justin's Funeral" + Nov 15 Baker Falls release show

Brooklyn-based band Hand Gestures have released their moving new single and lyric video, “Justin’s Funeral,” out today. The reflective track looks back on the teenage moments that shaped frontman Brian Russ’s lifelong relationship with music, capturing themes of memory, loss, and self-discovery with unfiltered honesty.

The song arrives ahead of the band’s self-titled debut album, due October 31 on Campers’ Rule Records, and the announcement of their album release show at Baker Falls on November 15. Recorded in bedrooms and rehearsal spaces across Brooklyn, Hand Gestures is a heartfelt debut from a group of longtime scene veterans rediscovering their spark.

Check out the video and preorder the album via Bandcamp.

Hand Gestures Premiere Lyric Video for "Once it Starts to Kick In"

Brooklyn’s Hand Gestures are continuing to tease new material from their upcoming s/t LP and now we have the mesmerizing lyric video for the band’s newest single. Fame Magazine has the premiere, saying that “Once it Starts to Kick In” is “a track pulsing with urgency but anchored in heart.”

The LP is out October 31 on Campers’ Rule Records. Preorder available via Bandcamp.

Ava Renn Shares New Single and Video "None the Wiser"

Ava Renn has released her latest single, “None the Wiser,” along with an accompanying video, ahead of her debut album Lightning Child.

Written after most of the album was completed, the song came out of a period of personal reflection. Renn describes it as a meditation on repeating patterns and the challenge of learning from past decisions: “It attests to the frustrating churn of making circular decisions, being none the wiser to what you’ve thought you learned. It’s a desperate cry to end a cycle that I think everyone, on some level, has experienced.”

The single features Renn’s signature pop-rock sound, with driving guitars and thoughtful lyrics, and the video visually underscores the song’s themes. “None the Wiser” offers a clear sense of the tone and direction of Lightning Child, Renn’s upcoming debut.

Hand Gestures Release New Single “Once it Starts to Kick In” Ahead of Forthcoming Debut Album

Brooklyn indie outfit ✌️Hand Gestures✌️ have released their new single “Once it Starts to Kick In,” a track about anticipation, true friendship, and finding belief in yourself. The song leads into the band’s self-titled debut album, arriving October 31 on Campers’ Rule Records with a limited 12” vinyl edition.

Born from songwriter Brian Russ’s late-night sessions and a spark of creativity on a family road trip, Hand Gestures evolved into a full band that thrives on raw energy and heartfelt storytelling.

Ava Renn Unveils Haunting Debut Video “See What I’ve Seen”

Today marks the release of Ava Renn’s debut video, “See What I’ve Seen,” the first glimpse of her forthcoming album Lightning Child. A raw and unfiltered force, Ava has been writing songs since she was 11, channeling a turbulent childhood and deep creative roots into music that burns with urgency. Recorded in the West Texas desert heartland of her youth, Lightning Child blends gritty rock, sharp-edged pop, and emotionally charged ballads. “See What I’ve Seen” captures that electricity in full—every note a testament to her relentless vision.

“It’s one of those rare first releases that makes you stop and really listen… For a debut, this is beyond impressive. She’s not just introducing herself but making it clear she’s an artist worth watching from here on out.” - Cheers to the Vikings

Hand Gestures Finds Beauty Beyond Labels in New Lyric Video Premiere

Brooklyn singer-songwriter Brian Russ, with his new band Hand Gestures, has premiered the lyric video for single “Label the Labelmaker” on V13.net. Shot across the Badlands, Yellowstone, and Acadia National Park during a 2024 road trip, the self-directed video pairs sweeping landscapes with the track’s warm, country-folk spirit.

The song began with a quirky school memory—labeling a label-maker—and grew into what V13 calls “a meditation on the human urge to name and categorize our experiences.” It’s both playful and tender, offering gentle wisdom for Russ’s young daughter and anyone navigating life without the perfect label.

“Label the Labelmaker” is the first single from the band’s debut self-titled album, out October 31 on Campers’ Rule Records. Preorder vinyl via Bandcamp.