# SURVIVAL GUIDE Reimagines Green Day, Sleater-Kinney, The Distillers, Avril Lavigne, The Runaways For ‘Request Hotline, Vol 2’ - Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/survival-guide-reimagines-green-day-sleater-kinney-the-distillers-avril-lavigne-the-runaways-for-request-hotline-vol-2/ - Published: 2023-03-01T16:30:00-06:00 - Author: Eugene Tierney ![](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/images/97b13bee- 3fc9-3059-247b-7b5271bef736.jpg?w=1290&ssl=1) “Whitehurst’s familiar vibrato and timbre carry whispers of her punk beginnings as her soprano vocals soar over electronic beats and synths.” – **San Antonio Current** “Survival Guide may quickly end up in heavy rotation on your music device or record player.” – **San Francisco Chronicle** “For those looking for some passion behind an electronic soul, look to Survival Guide” – **New Noise Magazine** **“**Emily brings to life a depth of emotion through her style of indie rock blended with hints of electronic and dream pop. You are captivated by strong vocals that take you on a musical journey.” – **Music Junkie Press** ![SURVIVAL GUIDE](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/ images/230afdd3-b8f6-74fb-975b-1610fe836f18.png?resize=900%2C156&ssl=1) ### **Survival Guide Reimagines Green Day, Sleater-Kinney,⏎ The Distillers,Avril Lavigne, The RunawaysFor 󠀁[_Request Hotline, Vol 2_](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=71e84f5844&e=615f2b8493)󠁿Out Now _via_ Double Helix Records **FEBRUARY 27, 2023 (New York, NY) – **Following the release of the non-streaming limited edition 7-inch [_**Request Hotline, Vol 1.5**_](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=03a15f554b&e=615f2b8493) in January, **SURVIVAL GUIDE** (a.k.a. **Emily Whitehurst**) is proud to release [_**Request Hotline, Vol 2**_](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=8cf353eaee&e=615f2b8493)( a.k.a. “_RHV2_”) out now _via_ **Double Helix Records**. _RHV2 _is an 11-track, digital-only release featuring bold and unique re-imaginings of punk tracks by ** Green Day**, **Runaways**, **Avril Lavigne**, **The Distillers**, **Tony Sly**, ** Sleater-Kinney**, and **Maybe Tomorrow** as well as the four songs from the [7-inch mini-album](https://www.nyrdcast.com/2023/02/survival-guide-covers-afi-misfits-on-limited-edition-7-inch/), which consists of intriguing dance-party interpretations of **AFI**‘s “**Girl’s Not Grey**” and “**Totalimmortal**” and a pair of contemplative, piano-serenade- style **Misfits **covers of “**Skulls**” and “**Hybrid Moments**.” Each has its own creative Survival Guide treatment.  Full track listing below. ![Survival Guide](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/ images/ad800d90-98f6-a43c-17b3-45fa974678d6.jpg?resize=375%2C303&ssl=1) **SURVIVAL GUIDE / Emily Whitehurst** Photo credit: Mike Carey “I had TONS of fun recording this album,” says Emily (known previously as “**Agent M**,” who led Warped Tour-standouts **Tsunami Bomb**). “Taking all of these punk song requests and switching their genres around was a really fun challenge for me.‘** For Tonight You’re Only Here to Know**’ (The Distillers) was pretty difficult because I went orchestral with it…which is not something I do on a regular basis! I was stuck on what to do with ‘**Turn It On**’ by Sleater-Kinney, until I decided to try flipping it from riot grrl to pole dancer. Somehow that seemed so right, and the arrangement just fell into place! I loved taking ‘**My Happy Ending’** by Avril Lavigne and making it MORE punky than the original as a return to my roots. I’m so glad that now everyone will get to hear the dancey AFI songs and piano Misfits songs, since those were previously only on vinyl!” A former California native now residing in Texas, Emily is an electronic indie-pop artist with a background in punk. Her music obsession began with Green Day, leading her to a dreams-come-true life of punk rock as she traversed continents fronting the band Tsunami Bomb as “Agent M.” Over the years, her music gradually shifted toward synth pop in **The Action Design**, then further into the electronic indie- pop realm as Survival Guide. Her danceable tunes evoke a sonic birthday cake: alternating layers of Depeche Mode, Metric, Peter Gabriel, and Grimes, with vibrant melodies and vocals as the icing on top. “Music is crucial to my survival,” she says wholeheartedly, adding, “Survival Guide is one woman trying to shape her own place in this world as a musician.”   **Listen/Share **_**Request Hotline, Vol. 2: **_ [https://ffm.to/sgrhv2](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=9b0c755714&e=615f2b8493) ![](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/_compresseds/e6678533- a95e-9f65-402f-109b232b69d6.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1) **_Request Hotline, Vol. 2_** [[**_Request Hotline, Vol. 2_** **Tracklisting**1. My Happy Ending – Avril Lavigne2. Girl’s Not Grey – AFI3. Skulls – Misfits4. Still Breathing – Green Day5. Cherry Bomb – The Runaways6. For Tonight You’re Only Here to Know – The Distillers7. Totalimmortal– AFI8. Adult Eyes – Maybe Tomorrow9. Turn It On – Sleater-Kinney10. Hybrid Moments– Misfits11. The Monster – Tony Sly Originally a duo, Survival Guide’s first album, _Way To Go_ – dubbed “passion behind an electronic soul” by New Noise Magazine – was released in 2015. It was around this time when Survival Guide slowly, amicably yet painfully became a solo act, leaving Emily unsure of what to do next. Never having written or performed music alone, she considered everything from starting a new band to quitting music altogether. After a major geographical shift, an acoustic album, and some solo touring, she’s finally ready to return as a solo Survival Guide. **Emily Whitehurst** is the solo force behind **Survival Guide**. The full collection, [_**Request Hotline, Volume 2**_](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=9c66739f4b&e=615f2b8493) is available now on all streaming platforms _via_ [**Double Helix Records**](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=c92fb7beaf&e=615f2b8493) and features covers of The Distillers, Sleater-Kinney, Green Day and others. [_**Request Hotline, Vol. 1.5**_](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=44ac4f9a11&e=615f2b8493) is available on limited edition 7-inch (500 copies). **Social Media: [Website](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=6d67a47810&e=615f2b8493) | [Twitter](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=7640d1f93d&e=615f2b8493) | [Facebook](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=d22ec34c9f&e=615f2b8493) | [Instagram](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=76113dbb3e&e=615f2b8493) ### Share this: * [ Facebook ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/survival-guide-reimagines-green-day-sleater-kinney-the-distillers-avril-lavigne-the-runaways-for-request-hotline-vol-2/?share=facebook) * [ X ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/survival-guide-reimagines-green-day-sleater-kinney-the-distillers-avril-lavigne-the-runaways-for-request-hotline-vol-2/?share=x) * [ Email ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/survival-guide-reimagines-green-day-sleater-kinney-the-distillers-avril-lavigne-the-runaways-for-request-hotline-vol-2/?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20SURVIVAL%20GUIDE%20Reimagines%20Green%20Day%2C%20Sleater-Kinney%2C%20The%20Distillers%2C%20Avril%20Lavigne%2C%20The%20Runaways%20For%20%27Request%20Hotline%2C%20Vol%202%27&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyrdcast.com%2Fsurvival-guide-reimagines-green-day-sleater-kinney-the-distillers-avril-lavigne-the-runaways-for-request-hotline-vol-2%2F&share=email) * [ LinkedIn ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/survival-guide-reimagines-green-day-sleater-kinney-the-distillers-avril-lavigne-the-runaways-for-request-hotline-vol-2/?share=linkedin) * [ Mastodon ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/survival-guide-reimagines-green-day-sleater-kinney-the-distillers-avril-lavigne-the-runaways-for-request-hotline-vol-2/?share=mastodon) * [ Nextdoor ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/survival-guide-reimagines-green-day-sleater-kinney-the-distillers-avril-lavigne-the-runaways-for-request-hotline-vol-2/?share=nextdoor) * [ Pinterest ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/survival-guide-reimagines-green-day-sleater-kinney-the-distillers-avril-lavigne-the-runaways-for-request-hotline-vol-2/?share=pinterest) * [ Reddit ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/survival-guide-reimagines-green-day-sleater-kinney-the-distillers-avril-lavigne-the-runaways-for-request-hotline-vol-2/?share=reddit) * [ Tumblr ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/survival-guide-reimagines-green-day-sleater-kinney-the-distillers-avril-lavigne-the-runaways-for-request-hotline-vol-2/?share=tumblr) ### Like this: Like Loading… ### _Related_