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 Ann Beretta and Blacklist Royals get together

Posted by Loren on December 14, 2022

Ann Beretta and Blacklist Royals get together
Ann Beretta/Blacklist Royals - in reCOVERy

A new 4-song split EP is out now featuring tracks by both Ann Beretta and Black list Royals, two each.

To be titled in reCOVERy, both bands cover one another, selling the album exclusively via bandcamp and raising funds for Learn to Hope, an organization that “offers resources and support to friends and families dealing with the trauma and impact of a loved one’s addiction”. The EP also features guest appearances from

Jen Blackwood (founding member of the Creepshow), Ian Blackwood (Jersey, Artist Life), Pedro Aida (ShotClock, Firesale), and Matt Yonkers (Teen Idols, Less Than Jake).

Ann Beretta released Rise earlier this year, and Blacklist Royals most recently released Doomsday Girl EP in 2021.

Track list:

  1. American Hearts 
  2. the Real America (S.O.S.)
  3. Doomsday Girl (featuring Jen Blackwood)
  4. Burning Bridges
Ann Beretta and Blacklist Royals get together
Ann Beretta/Blacklist Royals - in reCOVERy

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