Don't Believe In Ghosts presents: Brooklyn Baby
New York City-based alternative indie rock band Don’t Believe In Ghosts celebrates the release of their brand-new single, “Brooklyn Baby,” available today. The song, co-written and produced by Grammy-winning producer Ken Lewis (X Ambassadors, FUN.), captures the excitement, allure, and challenges faced by those who leave everything behind to chase their dreams in New York City.
Steven Nathan, the band’s lead singer and producer, shared insight into the song’s creation: “I originally wrote the demo and sent it to my good friend and Grammy winner Ken Lewis, who generously would give me some tips as I was working on a song. This time, he said, ‘Get on a plane, and let’s finish this one together.’ So we did.”
The single release comes ahead of their performance at a special charity event benefiting the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, hosted by Melyssa Murray, founder of No. 95 Candles, and Murr from Impractical Jokers. This event will be held on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, at 18 Label Studios in Montclair, NJ. Don’t Believe In Ghosts will headline the VIP after-party, performing live to support Alzheimer’s research.
The band expressed his enthusiasm for the event: “We’re beyond excited to be a part of this incredible event. When Melyssa and Murr asked us to play, we didn’t hesitate—supporting Alzheimer’s research is a cause that truly hits home for us. Being able to contribute through music and help raise funds for such important work is an honor.”
In addition, the band will return to their hometown for a special live performance at Mercury Lounge on Saturday, November 30th, 2024. This will mark their first NYC show in over a year, where fans can experience the live debut of “Brooklyn Baby” along with new music the band has been working on. Tickets for the Mercury Lounge show are now on sale.
Don’t Believe in Ghosts is an alternative rock band formed and based in New York City. Singer Steven Nathan leads the ensemble and features Dan DelVecchio on guitar and Ken Yang on drums. They are widely recognized for their breakthrough track “Put Your Head Back”, which not only featured in the AppleTV+ series “WeCrashed” starring Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway but also graced the show’s soundtrack. The track, mixed by the renowned Mark Needham, known for his work with ‘The Killers’ and ‘Imagine Dragons,’ has garnered extensive praise nationwide.
Steven Nathan encapsulates the band’s philosophy with the phrase, “Don’t give energy to the ghosts of your past,” emphasizing the importance of focusing on the present and moving forward without the weight of external judgments. Through their music, Don’t Believe In Ghosts continues to offer a blend of honesty, creativity, and relatable narratives, making every song not just heard, but felt.
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A compelling state-of-the-art indie pop band with an eclectic New York City sound. Don't Believe in Ghosts, led by singer/producer and writer Steven Nathan, rose from his home studio in 2017. The band is rounded out by Dan DelVecchio on Guitar, Alex Goumas on Bass, and Ken Yang on Drums.
The night the world shut down in 2020, Don’t Believe In Ghosts was set to headline Brooklyn's Knitting Factory. This on the heels of two sold-out headline shows at New York City’s Iconic Bowery Ballroom and the band's first U.S. tour, 2020 was lining up to be a breakout year for the band. With touring put on hold just as the band's single "Living Like This" began taking off at radio, singer Steven Nathan and his family were dealt a direct hit as his brother Robert Nathan passed away from COVID 19.
In the spring of 2021, Don’t Believe In Ghosts signed with Imagen Records and released Solutions their debut label album on May 14th.
Currently, the band is featured in the Apple TV+ show We Crashed where they performed live in a scene. The song ‘Put Your Head Back’ is also featured in the show and on the official soundtrack.
The bands’ achievements include song features on many TV shows including Ink Master and The U.S. OPEN. Don’t Believe In Ghosts teamed up with 8-time Grammy-winning mixer Ken Lewis for their single "Don’t Wake Me Up". The song's video featured famed comedic actor Gilbert Gottfried. "Don’t Wake Me Up" earned more than one million retail and radio plays. In 2019, Don’t Believe In Ghosts sold out their first headlining show at New York City's Bowery Ballroom. In the summer of 2019, the band embarked on their first U.S. tour. "Living Like This," the band's single in 2020 quickly became their most popular, receiving hundreds of radio plays across the U.S. while the music video gained critical acclaim.
“Don’t give energy to the ghosts of your past,” says Steven Nathan when describing the meaning behind the bands' name. “Worrying about what other people may think can be draining and debilitating.” Don’t Believe In Ghosts amplifies this theme throughout their music.
