Music By Mike Astrachan

May 29, 2019 - Official music video for "Porcelain" featured in Billboard Sound. Co-written with and performed by Olivia Frances, "Porcelain" is the first single from her forthcoming CD, "Orchid," out on June 14th. The video was directed by Olivia and filmed by Cold Robot Studios in Lakewood, OH (view). 

May 17, 2019 - Official music video for "Porcelain" released. Co-written with and performed by Olivia Frances, "Porcelain" is the first single from her forthcoming CD, "Orchid," out on June 14th. The video was directed by Olivia and filmed by Cold Robot Studios in Lakewood, OH (view video).

May 3, 2019 - "Porcelain," co-written with and performed by Olivia Frances, is released as the first single from her forthcoming CD titled "Orchid," out on June 14th. "Porcelain" is available on iTunes, Apple Music and other popular music streaming services (listen). 

April 2, 2019 - "It Just Takes One," co-written with Olivia Frances, was performed by the students at Marguerite E. Peaslee Elementary School in Northborough, MA in celebration of their kindness month in February (view video). 

February 8, 2019 - Song co-written with Olivia Frances was recognized by the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) in the January 2019 EARS list. "The Bee & The Rose" was recommended for consideration for the NSAI Publisher Luncheon. 

December 14, 2018 - Song co-written with Olivia Frances was recognized by the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) in the November 2018 EARS list. "Dark All Day" was recommended for consideration for the NSAI February 2019 Publisher Luncheon. 

November 10, 2018 - Song co-written with Olivia Frances was recognized by the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) in the October 2018 EARS list. "Going Places" made the Ones to Watch list. 

September 24, 2018 - Song selected as "Best Original Song" at the Valley Music Showcase in Easthampton, MA. "Porcelain," co-written with and performed by Olivia Frances, will be released in 2019.The Valley Music Showcase is a bi-monthly live performance event designed to show off new talent in the Western/Central Mass/Central CT/S. Vermont “Learning Corridor” area. 

September 10, 2018 - "It Just Takes One," co-written with and performed by Olivia Frances, was selected as one of six finalists in the Maine Songwriters' Association 2018 songwriting competition. The winner will be selected at the awards ceremony held in Brunswick, ME on November 2nd. 

August 17, 2018 - Two songs co-written with Olivia Frances were recognized by the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) in the July 2018 EARS list. "I Won't Forget Their Names" was recommended for consideration for the NSAI October 2018 Publisher Luncheon and "Good Night to Fall in Love" made the Ones to Watch list. 

July 27, 2018 - Song premiere by Parade Magazine - "Lettin' Summer Shine" co-written with and performed by Olivia Frances. 

March 16, 2018 - Thank you to the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) for giving co-writer Olivia Frances and I a shout-out in your newsletter for our song "It Just Takes One!" 

March 1, 2018 - Thank you to my hometown newspaper, the Delta Dunklin Democrat in Kennett, Missouri for the write-up "Kennett Native Co-Authors Song for Random Acts of Kindness Week 2018." 

February 22, 2018 - Review by Indie Spoonful - "It Just Takes One" co-written with and performed by Olivia Frances 

February 17, 2018 - I'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation (RAK) for featuring "It Just Takes One" during Random Acts of Kindness Week (RAK Week), February 11-17, 2018! It's an honor to be a part of your week-long celebration of kindness! 

"It Just Takes One" was co-written with and performed by the talented Olivia Frances. The song was released in support of RAK Week 2018. 

RAK Week is sponsored by The Random Acts of Kindenss Foundation whose goal is to provide tools and programs to promote kindness in communities and schools throughout the world. RAK has an online audience of over a million followers. 

To learn more about RAK and RAK Week please visit: https://www.randomactsofkindness.org 

And remember, "It Just Takes One!" 

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February 9, 2018 - Hi friends, Today I'm excited to share a new song called "It Just Takes One,” co-written with and performed by the talented Massachusetts-based artist, Olivia Frances! The song is being released in support of Random Acts of Kindness Week (RAK Week), February 11-17, 2018.  

RAK Week is sponsored by The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation whose goal is to provide tools and programs to promote kindness in communities and schools throughout the world.  

“It Just Takes One,” is an upbeat ukulele pop song which promotes making the world a better place through positivity and kindness. The premise is that even the smallest gesture, like a smile or helping hand, can brighten someone’s day.  

To learn more about RAK Week 2018, please visit: http://www.randomactsofkindness.org/rak-week  

Thanks for listening here on YouTube or Spotify! And remember, "It Just Takes One.  

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