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Get it or forget it – Gina Sicilia, Kayla Starr, Rare Americans, Mike Stapleton, Eyes of Love

(cue Peter, Paul & Mary)  By the time you read this, we will have left on a jet plane heading to a family reunion in North Carolina for the Labor Day weekend.  We are so proud to bring you these next five artists, including the latest from multiple LA Music Critic Awards winner and Blue Élan Records artist Gina Sicilia.  Here we go!

Artist NameGina Sicilia

Album NameHeard the Lie

Label:  Blue Élan Records

Genre:  Blues

Track Listing:  1.  Heard the Lie; 2.  How Many Times; 3.  Ready for Love; 4.  Brighter Day (ft Janiva Magness); 5.  Angels Watching; 6.  Man in the Sky; 7.  Sugar; 8.  Darling; 9.  Light me Up; 10.  I do Bad Things; 11.  Growing Dim

Publicist:  MAD Ink PR

Review:  It’s been 10 years since she recorded her first of eight albums, and this one is her best yet.  Grammy-nominated producer Dave Darling brings it all together for this young blues superstar whose songwriting abilities continue to amaze us.  From the first notes of the title track, it becomes quickly obvious that the listener is in for a treat, as the husky voice of Gina Sicilia fills the songs with so much soulfulness.  Her version of the blues borrows considerably from classic R&B, and comparisons to great singers like Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight are a natural conclusion.   This is baby-making music that soothes your soul and lets you know that you are not alone in what’s happening around you.  She gives us a blistering and soulful cover of Bad Company‘s “Ready for Love” and also hooks up with her labelmate, Grammy-nominated blues singer Janiva Magness, for an amazing duet on “Brighter Day.”  She even goes a little country on “Sugar” and does her best impression of 60s girl groups on “Darling.”  You can’t go wrong with this album, and will find yourself listening to these songs over and over again.

Recommendation:  If you treasure great songs sung by an amazing vocalist, then you simply MUST Get this one.  Rush out and grab it today!

Artist NameKayla Starr

Album NameException to the Rule

Label:  Grunge Pop Records

Genre:  Alt Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Say you Will; 2.  Dangerous; 3.  Truth; 4.  Deepest Sea

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  Kayla Starr is a genre-defying artist who mixes alternative rock, trip hop, electronics and grunge pop into a unique style that is all her own.  She wrote and co-produced all four songs on this stellar EP.  Her voice is silky smooth and strong, and rises above most of her peers in the indie community.  Her songs are truly radio friendly and are worthy of heavy rotation on major stations, especially college radio.  “Dangerous” is a true hit in the making, and would make a great break-out single.  She could easily be the next Meghan Trainor.

Recommendation:  This one is a must-have.  Get it now!

Artist NameRare Americans

Album Name Rare Americans

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Alt Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Cats, Dogs & Rats; 2.  Moss Park; 3.  Balmoral Hotel; 4.  Night After Night; 5.  I vs I; 6.  Pay me Back

Publicist:  Effectively Immediately PR

Review:  Rare Americans are a pair of Canadians who only started writing songs a year ago.  Before recording this debut album, the songs were made into music videos where they quickly became viral hits on YouTube, including over a million views on “Cats, Dogs & Rats.”  They mix punk, hip hop and rock into their version of alt rock, with lyrics aimed at calling out the bad in the world so that it can be dealt with.  This is high energy music that will make you think as well.  The vocals are not pretty but they are perfectly suited for this type of music.

Recommendation:  Give this one a good listen – we think it will grow on you, or at least make you think about the world in general.

Artist NameMike Stapleton

Album Name Reflections

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Folk/Rock

Track Listing:  1.  When no one Cares; 2.  Reflections; 3.  Anxiety Builds; 4.  Goodwill; 5.  We Both Shall Ride; 6.  Empty Space; 7.  Burn a Hole; 8.  Thickly Settled; 9.  Ignorance and Greed; 10.  Everything I Own; 11.  Go Away; 12.  Abide

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  Hard to believe we just reviewed this artist’s last album Mid-Winter Blues only six weeks ago, and here he is back with another one.  Trust us, we are not complaining, because we simply love his material, which continues to improve.  Like his previous album, these are songs meant for airplay on NPR stations, and would also be great for placements in television and film.  We simply adore the title track, “Anxiety Builds,” “We Both Shall Ride,” “Burn a Hole,” “Thickly Settled,” and “Everything I Own.”

Recommendation:  This one is definitely worthy of your attention.  We recommend you Get it soon.

Artist Name:  Eyes of Love

Album Name End of the Game

Label:  Wharf Cat Records

Genre:  Pop/Rock/Experimental

Track Listing:  1.  Homeowners; 2.  New; 3.  Version of Tomorrow; 4.  Piano 1 Final; 5.  Players of the Field; 6.  Breakers at Midnight; 7.  Classifieds Strings; 8.  There’s a Party; 9.  End of the Game; 10.  Classified; 11.  Millionaire; 12.  DDT & the Undertaker; 13.  Elevator; 14.  New Piano

Publicist:  Promo Juke Box

Review:  Eyes of Love, spearheaded by songwriter Andrea Schiavelli, is the perfect representation of chaos and harmony.  The style floats between breezy pop, alternative rock and experimental music to provide a look at the world in general.  The album even includes a pair of piano instrumentals as well as a strings arrangement for their song “Classifieds” to truly keep the listener on their toes.  With the musical diversity, every listener should be able to find something that they like here.  Our favorite track is “Players of the Field.”

Recommendation:  This one is different enough to warrant your attention.  Check it out today.

 

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Get it or forget it – Luna Neptune, Megative, Brigades, Daniel Aged, Detroit Rebellion

Just one more day until we fly the friendly skies back to North Carolina.  Here are five more artists to consider as we prepare to go.

Artist Name Luna Neptune

Album NameNext Automated Wave

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Alternative Folk

Track Listing:  1.  Next Automated Wave; 2.  Elspeth & Elijah; 3.  The Illustrious Pen Thief

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  Scottish alt-folk singer Luna Neptune is a tease.  There is just enough greatness in her latest EP to get you hooked, but not enough to fill you up.  That is probably part of her plan for world domination, as she gives us just enough to make us want more.  All three of these tracks are stellar, unlike anything else in this genre.  Her Scottish heritage comes through strongly in her musical style and strikes a chord with the listener.  We are now addicted and can’t wait until our next fix.

Recommendation:  By all means, go and Get this one!

Artist NameMegative

Album NameMegative

Label:  Last Gang Records

Genre:  Dub/Reggae

Track Listing:  1.  Have Mercy; 2.  More Time; 3.  Can’t do Drugz (Like I Used To); 4.  Beneath the Sun; 5.  Yeah Yeah Yeah (Yeah Yeah); 6.  Bad Advice (ft Metric Man); 7.  Can’t get Away; 8.  Megative No Fear (ft Metric Man); 9.  She’s not Real; 10.  Ghetto Defendant; 11.  One Day … All This Will be Gone

Publicist:  The Syndicate

Review:  Infusing their music with the best of reggae and 70s-era UK punk, Megative gives us a truly listenable dancehall dub mix that is fun to listen to, and perfect for dancing.  The reggae forms the foundation of the music, making it the music of choice for chilling and party-time.  It will appeal to reggae and dance music lovers, as well as to anyone who just loves great music.  We can see it becoming a smash in Europe and on the college music scene, and we absolutely love this album.  It starts out strong with “Have Mercy” and then proceeds to blow us away with its intensity and sheer joy.

Recommendation:  Run out and Get this one today!

Artist NameBrigades

Album NameTrue Blue

Label:  Tone & Pixel

Genre:  Pop-punk

Track Listing:  1.  Turmoil; 2.  Buffy; 3.  China Doll; 4.  Sucker; 5.  Calligraphy; 6.  Finish Your Chardonnay

Publicist:  Behind the Curtains Media

Review:  Brigades has a driving indie pop/rock sound with vestiges of punk that is upbeat and fun to listen to.  They would be a great soundtrack for your daily work-out, as well as the perfect addition to your local radio station.  Their music is truly radio friendly, and would also be good placement material for film and television.  Best tracks include “Turmoil,” “China Doll,” “Caligraphy,” and “Finish Your Chardonnay.

Recommendation:  We highly recommend you Get this one.

Artist NameDaniel Aged

Album NameDaniel Aged

Label:  Quality Time Recordings

Genre:  Instrumental/Electronic

Track Listing:  1.  UNTLD1; 2.  BASS.INT; 3.  BH; 4.  STEEL.INT; 5.  KAWAI SQ; 6.  BREATH2; 7.  PC33; 8.  12.21

Publicist:  Worldwide Friendly Society

Review:  Daniel Aged is a gifted musician that knows how to bring out the best in his compositions with stylistic electronica and impressive bass guitar.  It is no wonder that he has gradually found his niche in composing scores for film and television, and is every bit as gifted as Oscar-winner Trent Reznor.  According to his Facebook page, this album is a collection he started in 2015 or 16 from demos, loops, and feelings, and recorded them on his computer and tape machine.   We see a bright future for this gifted composer.

Recommendation:  These instrumental tracks are perfect for chill time.  Get a copy and enjoy.

Artist NameDetroit Rebellion

Album Name See You Next Year

Label:  Bodan Kuma Recordings

Genre:  Modern Blues/Garage Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Wrong Number; 2.  Troubadour; 3.  You’re Going South Tonight; 4.  Black; 5.  When the Finger Points at You; 6.  See you Next Year; 7.  Snake Eyes; 8.  Storyteller; 9.  The Bug Jar; 10.  Spit Fire; 11.  Put on a Show; 12.  Graveyard Blues

Publicist:  The Syndicate

Review:  We reviewed their first album The Man last August, and are happy to be able to review their sophomore release as well.  This time around, the sound is much more punkish and raw than their debut release, but no less effective in raising the listener’s consciousness.  This is not your father’s blues, but a modern-day sound that incorporates more rock and punk into the mix, making it sound almost lo-fi and retro.  The lyrics still hit with a punch and are about the issues that are pressing today.  They are harder to understand because of the lo-fi production, but we recommend you listen to the songs over and over until their message comes through.

Recommendation:  If you like a modern day approach to protest songs, then definitely give these guys a listen.

 

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Get it or forget it – The Fisherman and the Sea, Mattson 2, Damon Fowler, Valerio Lysander, Steven Blane

Happy hump day!  We are so excited because in less than 48 hours, we will be on a plane heading to God’s country – North Carolina – for a family reunion.  It’s been far too long since I’ve been home, and the chance to introduce my wife to my extended family and see where I grew up.  In the meantime, we still have a lot of music to share, so here are five artists to get you through the mid-point of the week.

Artist NameThe Fisherman & The Sea

Album NameI Can’t Alone

Label:  Neck of the Woods Records

Genre:  Indie Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Skinny Dip; 2.  Ugly; 3.  Naive (ft Emppu Suhonen); 4.  Reptile (ft Sanna K); 5.  A Man With no Dance

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  This is the third EP we have reviewed from The Fisherman & The Sea since November 2017, and they continue to impress.  While we enjoy these frequent short EPs, we wish they would give us a full length album as well.  They have created some of the best indie rock music from the international community, and are a shining beacon to the rest of their community that America is listening, and is ready for them to make a solid attack on our American radio scene.  This is by far the best of the three EPs so far, and we can’t wait to see what’s next.  Our favorite tracks include “Ugly,” “Naive,” and “A Man With no Dance.”

Recommendation:  If you only get one of their EPs, then this is the one to Get (although we think you should get them all)!

Artist NameMattson 2

Album NameA Love Supreme

Label:  Spiritual Pajamas

Genre:  Jazz

Track Listing:  1.  Acknowledgement; 2.  Resolution; 3.  Interlude; 4.  Pursuance; 5.  Psalm

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  Identical twins Jared and Jonathan Mattson bring us a remarkable re-imagining of John Coltrane‘s classic album A Love Supreme.  That is tantamount to spitting in the face of God for some jazz lovers, but trust us when we say that the Mattson twins deliver a stunning performance of this revered masterpiece.  As someone who spent a lot of time in the jazz world, and heard many of the best perform live, Mattson 2 is definitely worthy of the right to record this jazz master, and up to the task of delivering some of the finest jazz we have heard in many years.

Recommendation:  This one is a no-brainer.  If you love jazz, and Coltrane in particular, you owe it to yourself to Get this one today!

Artist NameDamon Fowler

Album NameThe Whiskey Bayou Session

Label:  Whiskey Bayou Records

Genre:  Blues/Roots/Rock

Track Listing:  1.  It Came out of Nowhere; 2.  Fairweather Friend; 3.  Hold me Tight; 4.  Up the Line; 5.  Ain’t Gonna Rock With you no More; 6.  Closer Walk With Thee; 7.  Pour Me; 8.  Holiday; 9.  Running out of Time; 10.  Candy; 11.  Florida Baby

Publicist:  Rick Lusher

Review:  Damon Fowler recorded his first album at the age of 19, and is releasing his first album on Tab Benoit’s new label, Whiskey Bayou Records.  This is his first studio album in four years, and it was definitely worth the wait.  He has definitely hit the road runnning with these songs, and only strengthens his legacy as a blues master.  The album is currently sitting at #1 on the Roots Music Report, where it has been for the past three weeks, so trust us when we tell you it IS just that good!  We especially love his cover of the Johnny Nash classic “Hold me Tight,” as well as the gospel song, “Closer Walk with Thee.”  Add to that the amazing original compositions, and  you have the makings of one of the best blues albums of 2018.

Recommendation:  This is the type of album that will make blues fans out of any one.  Get it now!

Artist NameValerio Lysander

Album NameWe are like Coloured Moths Towards the Sunlight

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Baroque Pop

Track Listing:  1.  The Moon; 2.  Feathers; 3.  If you Were me you Would Be; 4.  A Little Foot; 5.  The Prince; 6.  Comme Une Rivière; 7.  Cotton; 8.  Ryan; 9.  I’m Screwed; 10.  Little People; 11.  Fools; 12.  Hymn; 13.  Le Stelle de lu Cielo

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  We are sure this is the most unique album we have heard from the UK, and we love it.  It is uplifting, with the feeling of having an entire orchestra with an amazing vocalist who also wrote these incredible songs.  This is the album to lift your spirits whenever you are feeling down, as it is impossible not to feel better when listening to these amazing songs.  It is also the only singer-songwriter album you need if you love show tunes, as these songs have the same feeling and would make a great foundation for a new musical.

Recommendation:  Definitely Get this one.

Artist NameSteven Blane

Album NameSo New York

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Jazz Singer-songwriter

Track Listing:  1.  Bum’s Rush; 2.  Gaslight; 3.  Too Beautiful for Words; 4.  Central Park; 5.  Smoke and Mirrors; 6.  So New York; 7.  Daylight Savings Time Moon; 8.  On Bleeker Street; 9.  New York is my Girlfriend; 10.  Sidewalks of New York

Publicist:  EMPKT PR

Review:  As a huge fan of Neil Diamond‘s The Jazz Singer, I always marveled at his ability to go from a cantor to a pop singer.  Well, as often happens, life imitates art.  Steven Blane is a rabbi and cantor, as well as a singer-songwriter.  Although he normally writes in the Americana/roots/folk/country style, this homage to his beloved New York City is more Frank Sinatra than Chris Stapleton.  It is a lovely tribute to the Big Apple, and would have impressed ole blues eyes himself.  We absolutely adore the easy listening sound, and think that Blane is a perfect fit in this genre.

Recommendation:  Regardless of your musical tastes, this one is a classic, and belongs in your music library.  Get it.

 

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Get it or forget it – Foemen, Raquel Bell, Paulaa, Michika Fukumori, The Skiffle Players

As we head into the final week of August, we still have lots of great artists to share with you.  Here are another five for your consideration.

Artist NameFoemen

Album NameMagntisz 

Label:  Marmallow Pavement Records

Genre:  Electronic

Track Listing:  1.  All Night; 2.  Freedom Rules; 3.  Magnetic Form; 4.  Oh Crooked Crown; 5.  Surrender

Publicist:  The A&R Department

Review:  While not the biggest fan of electronic music, we really like this EP from Australia’s Foemen.  The sound is hot and is good to listen to as well as dance.  We love the songs, which are well written and radio ready as well as the perfect addition to a house mix.  The effects on the vocals are also not the norm, and we like the overall production of the EP.  Our favorite tracks are “Freedom Rules, “Magnetic Form, and “Oh Crooked Crown.”

Recommendation:  If you are a huge electronic music fan, then you must have this one.  For the rest of us, it is still worthy of your attention.

Artist NameRaquel Bell

Album NameSwandala

Label:  STORBM

Genre:  Experimental Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Stones; 2.  Vibration Carnation; 3.  A Solo to Mars; 4.  Who Gets to Name the Name; 5.  Wizard Liar; 6.  Growing in  Your Mouth; 7.  Swan

Publicist:  Howling Wuelf Media

Review:  The only music that we normally like less than electronic is experimental.  Raquel Bell is changing our perception with her latest collection of experimental songs.  Although we don’t like the first track, “Stones,” at all, there is more structure to the second track, “Vibration Carnation.”  The music on this track is brilliantly constructed and Bell’s voice is ethereal and provocative.  She really hits her stride on “A Solo to Mars,” and the EP gets better with each new song thereafter.

Recommendation:  Forget the first song, but the rest of the EP is worthy of your attention.

Artist NamePaulaa

Album Name Fall In

Label:  Self-released

Genre:   Trip-Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Fall In; 2.  Commit; 3.  All These Stories; 4.  Done; 5.  Call me When you Wanna Try; 6.  Know You

Publicist:  Mystic Sons

Review:  Paulaa has a beautiful voice that lifts her songs to the stratosphere.  The title track is a masterpiece and deserves heavy airplay on the radio.  She is from London and her music is just the remedy that our current American radio needs.  Not only does she deliver on the title track, but she delivers on every other track as well.  She is definitely becoming one of our favorite UK performers, and we are putting her EP on repeat, especially “Call me When you Wanna Try.”

Recommendation:  Definitely Get this one!

Artist NameMichika Fukumori

Album NamePiano Images

Label:  Summit Records

Genre:  Instrumental  Jazz

Track Listing:  1,  Colors of Blues; 2.  Into the New World;  The Seasons; 3.  The Answer is . . . (Winter); 4.  The Story I Want to Tell You (Spring); 5.  The Days we were Smiling (Summer); 6.  Tomorrow is Full of Promises (Fall); 7.  Where or When; 8.  Palco (a Little Dancer); 9.  Chovendo na Roseira; 10.  My Muse; 11.  Oceans in the Sky (ft Steve Kuhn); 12.  Luiza; 13.  Ev’ry Time we say Goodbye

Publicist:  Mouthpiece Music

Review:    As most of our readers know, we are huge jazz lovers, and we seldom get piano jazz, although one of our favorite musicians, Dave Yaden, is a maestro on piano and can play just about every genre.  Thank goodness for Michika Fukumori, a native of Japan who now calls New York City her home.  She came to America to study jazz and we think she nailed it.  We love how she mixes blues, ragtime and her own soulfulness into her jazz.  Whether she is playig a jazz standard or her own composition, Fukumori delivers beautiful music.

Recommendation:  If you love jazz, you owe it to yourself to add this one to your collection.

Artist NameThe Skiffle Players

Album NamePiffle Sayers

Label:  Spiritual Pajamas

Genre:  Folk

Track Listing:  1.  Glow in the Dark Scratch and Sniff; 2.  Jonny Todd; 3.  Stagolee; 4.  Dearest; 5.  A Blessing in Disguise; 6.  Slippin’ and Sliding’; 7.  John O’Dreams

Publicist:  Spiritual Pajamas

Review:  They consider themselves folk musicians, but the first track has all the makings of classic psychedelic rock.   True to their word, the rest of the songs are more traditional folk.  The band is composed of a group of friends that originally got together for a single concert, but liked what they had so much they decided to keep doing it.   The result is a concise and cohesive sound and the skillful telling of some great folk traditions.  In addition, the acoustic guitar work is exquisite, especially on “Dearest.”  We can hardly wait to hear their next full length album.

Recommendation:  By all means, Get this one.

 

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Monday mashup 2018: vol. 31

It’s our final Monday Mashup for the month of August, and we’ve got plenty of news and great new singles and music videos.  Last night we worked the Shakey Graves concert at Big Sky Brewing Company, and it was an amazingly chill evening.  The music was incredible, and the performers were very good and fun to hang with.  Thanks so much to Rayland Baxter and Shakey Graves for being incredible and easy to talk to.  Watch for our review shortly.

SONIA RAO GIVES INSPIRING TEDx TALK

One of our favorite indie artists, Sonia Rao, shares from her heart on “The Shame and Power of Being a Woman.”  This one deserves a mass audience.

WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2018 UNSIGNED ONLY MUSIC COMPETITION

Congratulations to the following winners of this year’s Unsigned Only Music Competition.  We look forward to hearing more from them and to reviewing their projects.

Grand Prize – Eric Ethridge (Sarnia, ON, Canada) “Girl On Fire”

AAA (Adult Album Alternative)

First Place – DENNY (Minneapolis, MN, USA) “Girls Like You”
Second Place – O-SHiN (Berlin, Germany) “Aimless”

Adult Contemporary (AC)

First Place – Sahara Beck (Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia) “Here We Go Again”
Second Place – Da Candy (Kiev, Ukraine) “Runaway (ft Nathaniel)”

Americana

First Place – Todd Tyler (Aiken, SC, USA) “Run”
Second Place – Brad Anderson (Manchester, England) “Death Do Us Part”

Christian

First Place – Drew Greenway (Henderson, TN, USA) “Walk In The Light”
Second Place – Dave Pettigrew (Ridgewood, NJ, USA) “Undertow”

Country

First Place – Kaylee Bell (Waimate, New Zealand) “Getting Closer”
Second Place – Virginia Creek (Chincoteague, VA, USA) “Kiss Me Sober”

EDM

First Place – Reign (Oshawa, ON, Canada) “Make Me”
Second Place – Pokki DJ (Imperia, Italy) “Remember This Night”

Folk/Singer-Songwriter

First Place – Leon Of Athens (Athens, Greece) “Aeroplane”
Second Place – Ezra Vancil (Dallas, TX, USA) “Complicated Man”

Pop/Top 40

First Place – Adrielle Bow Belle (New York, NY, USA) “Runaway”
Second Place – Carrie Lane (Montclair, NJ, USA) “Drowning”

R&B/Hip-Hop

First Place – Denzil Porter (Bronx, NY, USA) “Time Soon Come”
Second Place – Mayah (Cairns, QLD, Australia) “XO Girl”

Rock

First Place – The Royal Foundry (Sherwood Park, AB, Canada) “Lost In Your Head”
Second Place – Glass Mansions (Columbia, SC, USA) “Just Friends”

Screen Shot

First Place – Big Little Lions (Royston, BC, Canada) “Find Your Tribe”
Second Place – Jayde (Port Hope, ON, Canada) “Perfect Strangers”

Teen

First Place – Hailey Belle (Santa Clarita, CA, USA) “Fall So Easily”
Second Place – Under The Radar (Memphis, TN, USA) “Boom”

Vocal Performance

First Place – Paul Loren (New York, NY, USA) “I Know A Place”
Second Place – Elinor Sitrish (Dimona, Israel) “One Reason”

Fandemonium Winner (winner selected by online public vote) – Haddon Cord (Boise, ID, USA) “A Million Songs”

Unsigned Only is now accepting entries for the 2019 competition. This year, Unsigned Only has added five new categories for artists to enter. The complete list of categories includes: AAA (Adult Album Alternative); AC (Adult Contemporary); Americana; Blues; Christian; Country; EDM; Folk/Singer-Songwriter; Instrumental; Jazz; Latin; Pop/Top 40; R&B/Hip-Hop; Rock; Screen Shot (songs suitable for placment in film, tv, etc.); Teen (for artists 18 years old and younger); Vocal Performance; and World Music.  More information can be found at: https://www.unsignedonly.com.  To hear the winning songs, download low-res photos, and view the complete list of winners, go to: https://www.unsignedonly.com/winners

NEW SINGLES

Our first single this week is from one of our favorite Santa Monica bands, Only Bricks.  Their latest is called “Ordinary,” and we believe the band is anything but.  Check them out and let us know what you think.

Next is the latest from Blue Élan Records artist Amy Wilcox.  Her single is called “Somebody,” and is the second single from her forthcoming EP West.  We can’t wait to hear the rest.

Our third single this week is “Dancing” from Basement Revolver, Ontario, Canada, and we really like this gritty indie rock track.

Our fourth single this week is from Amy Stroup, who was born in Boston and raised in Abilene, Texas.  It’s called “Wild Nights,” and we love it.  What do you think?

Our final single this week is from the amazing R&B/alt pop voice of Thomas Graff.  It’s called “Make it Easy,” and we think that it accurately describes this artist’s future in the business.  Enjoy the groove.

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

Long time indie giant Greg Laswell is finally releasing a new album on September 21.  The first single from it is called “Royal Empress,” and it was debuted by Los Angeles tastemaker Nic Harcourt  (KCRW) on August 14.  Here’s the lyric video for the song, which we simply love since it reminds us of vintage Springsteen.

Next up is the latest from Satellite Citi, which we introduced to you last year.  The song is entitled “Collide” and that’s what is going to happen soon when the world finds out about this amazing rock band with a lead singer that not only plays drums, but can also compete with Amy Lee.  Enjoy this one!

Our third video this week is from Tim Burlingame and Kathrin Shorr, also known as Sweet Talk Radio.  We really love this beautiful video for “Blue,” and think you will too.

Our next video is “Running” from Daniel Ellsworth and The Great Lakes.  This one has such a chill vibe that we think it is perfect for your Monday.

Time for our final video this week.  We’re closing out without another chill tune from Falcon Jane.  Here’s “Ginger Ale.”  Are you thirsty yet?

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Get it or forget it – Access:Icarus, Relative Ways, Zak Trojano, Klammer, CJ Hooper

It’s finally Friday, and we want to get you ready for the weekend with new releases from these five artists.  Here we go.

Artist NameAccess:Icarus

Album NameEye of the Storm (Remix EP)

Label:  Dr. Music Records

Genre:  Indie Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Eye of the Storm; 2.  Eye of the Storm (Gravity Shock Club Mix); 3.  Eye of the Storm (Gravity Shock version); 4.  Eye of the Storm (Gravity Shock Radio Edit)

Publicist:  Dr. Music Promotion

Review:  We have never reviewed an EP composed entirely of multiple versions of the same song until now.  Germany’s own indie rock stars Access:Icarus have the perfect song in “Eye of the Storm” to accomplish this feat, and all four versions (as well as the Official Lyric Video) are incredible, and each is different enough to warrant this special treatment.  We think you are going to love this one, and want to hear it over and over again.

Recommendation:  What are you waiting for?  Get this one and boogie!

Artist NameRelative Ways

Album NameAlaska

Label:  A&R Records

Genre:  Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Once Upon a Time . . .; 2.  Enter, the Woods; 3.  The Fox and the Grapes; 4.  Last First Time; 5.  Pride; 6.  Birds of Prey; 7.  Qualia; 8.  This World; 9.  Parenthisis; 10.  . . . but in the End; 11.  Frames; 12.  Alaska

Publicist:  The A&R Department

Review:  This album is a natural segue from Access:Icarus, although the rock has a harder edge than their EP.  Still, it is good to know that rock and roll is alive and well, and living down under.  This is music that belongs on rock radio, and we would also love to see the live performances of these tracks.  This band NEEDS to get on a tour of America ASAP.  Led by multi-instrumentalist Mat Finnemore, this band is truly ready for the spotlight, and the tracks on Alaska are some of the best rock tracks we have reviewed this year.  Just put this one on repeat and ROCK OUT!

Recommendation:  You simply MUST Get this one – it will truly rock your world!

Artist NameZak Trojano

Album Name Wolf Trees

Label:  Whistle Pig Records

Genre:  Americana/Folk Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Kid’s Got Heart; 2.  Nowhere Shuffle; 3.  My Room; 4.  Everyone Knows You; 5.  99 Ways; 6.  Wolf Trees; 7.  Young Surrender; 8.  Paper Wings; 9.  Lights are Low

Publicist:  The Syndicate

Review:  Fingerstyle guitarist and singer-songwriter Zak Trojano has an old soul, as reflected in this amazing collection of Americana, folk rock tunes.  He reminds us of the late great Jim Croce in his storytelling and song structure, and early Keith Urban in his style.  Every song is truly unique, making this an easy album to simply put on repeat and then bask in the glory and warmth of Trojano’s voice and his incredible songwriting.  You can’t go wrong with any of these songs, so just grab a glass of wine and let the music wash over you, clearing away the day.

Recommendation:  If you are in the mood for some relaxing and reflective songwriting, then we highly recommend you give this one a listen.  It would sound great in your musical library.

Artist Name Klammer

Album NameYou Have Been Processed

Label:  Under Dogz Records

Genre:  Post-Punk

Track Listing:  1.  Coast to Coast; 2.  Modern God; 3.  No Memory; 4.  Spiral Girl; 5.  Mechanical Boy; 6.  Baddest Blocks; 7.  Tonight; 8.  Common Sense; 9.  ‘Twas but a Magpie; 10.  Human Clay; 11.  Production; 12.  A Long Cold Summer

Publicist:  Shameless Promotion

Review:  They may consider themselves post-punk, but we think Klammer is just plain good rock music in the style of The Cure and Depeche Mode.  Their music is definitely universal, and should do as well in America as it has done in the UK.  This is another album suitable for being put on repeat and then just rocking out to the beat.  We love every song, but especially dig “Modern God,” “Spiral Girl,” “Baddest Blocks,” “Tonight,” “Common Sense,” and “Human Clay.”

Recommendation:  Definitely Get this one.

Artist NameCJ Hooper

Album NameUrban Road

Label:  A&R Records

Genre:  Country/Pop

Track Listing:  1.  When we Rise; 2.  Burning me Up; 3.  Highway 14; 4.  Time

Publicist:  The A&R Department

Review:  We featured the lead single, “When we Rise,” in our Monday Mashup column last month, and it leads off this incredible but short four-song EP.  There is a definite country pop vibe on that first track, similar to the current style of Keith Urban with a little Jason Mraz and The Eagles thrown in for good measure, but the song could just as easily cross-over to the pop side, making it a great candidate for heavy radio airplay in multiple formats.  In fact, all four songs are radio worthy, and the songs would also be great candidates for commercial use or placement in films and television.  This songs are sure to become some of your favorites in no time at all.

Recommendation:  We can’t get enough of this one.  Definitely Get it!

 

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Get it or forget it – Shari Puorto Band, Fir Cone Children, MillaMusic, Christine Hitt, Bugge Wesseltoft and Prins Thomas

Well, Thursday has arrived and we’re almost to the weekend.  Should be a great one, and we will be covering the Shakey Graves concert on Saturday.  In the meantime, here are five more indie artists to check out.

Artist NameShari Puorto Band

Album Name Live at Bogie’s

Label:  Little Lightning Production

Genre:  Blues

Track Listing:  1.  It’s a Damn Shame; 2.  Home of the Blues; 3.  Outta my Mind; 4.  Guilty; 5.  Six Months Sober; 6.  Sugar Daddy; 7.  Evidence; 8.  All I Want is You; 9.  My Obsession; 10.  All About You; 11.  Tired; 12.  Can’t Find my way Home

Publicist:  ABIK Radio Promotions

Review:  Shari Puorto and her band have been tearing up the Southern California blues scene for years, and this live recording from Westlake Village’s Bogie’s demonstrates just why she is so popular.  Her songwriting is excellent, and has won her an award in the Song of the Year competition while that sexy voice has won the award for Best Female Vocalist in the Southbay Music Awards.  Truthfully, it’s a “Damn Shame” that she is not more widely known, as she is one of the best blues singers in the genre today.  If you live anywhere in Southern California, we strongly encourage you to go catch her show live!

Recommendation:  Don’t even think about it – just Get it!

Artist NameFir Cone Children

Album Name The Straight and the Curly

Label:  Blackjack Illuminist Records

Genre:  Punk/Shoegaze

Track Listing:  1.  3D (ft Krissy Vanderwoude); 2.  On my Plate (ft Krissy Vanderwoude); 3.  Top of the Shelf; 4.  Down Below; 5.  Beastie Girls; 6.  Chasing Shadows; 7.  The Straight & the Curly (Part 1:  The World at Stake) (ft Krissy Vanderwoude); 8.  The Straight & the Curly (Part 2:  To the Rescue); 9.  Festival (ft Krissy Vanderwoude); 10.  Blend In; 11.  Awesomenitis!; 12.  We’re Going Out (ft Krissy Vanderwoude)

Publicist:  Blackjack Illuminist Records & Promotion

Review:  Shoegaze is our favorite kind of punk because it retains all the energy and drive of traditional punk without all the angst.  Germany’s Fir Cone Children is one of the best we have heard this year, and we love their latest album, especially the guest vocals of Krissy Vanderwoude.  If their live show has even half of the energy on this album then they must be amazing to watch.  Like traditional punk, these songs are limited to about two minutes each, and that’s the perfect amount of time to grasp the meaning of song, work up a sweat and move on to the next song.  We think this band has a legitimate chance of making it on the American music scene.

Recommendation:  If upbeat punk is your thing, or you just like high energy music, then give this one a spin.

Artist Name: MillaMusic

Album NameVol 1

Label:  MillaSound

Genre:  Pop/Soul/R&B

Track Listing:  1.  On the Line; 2.  Wrong or Right; 3.  Hey Now; 4.  Gotta Know Your Name; 5.  Why Won’t You; 6.  Surrender

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  We last heard from Stephen Miller in 2016 when we reviewed his last album, MillaMix.  Now he’s back with MillaMusic Vol 1, featuring Mike Robledo.  The first track, “On the Line,” was a Top Finalist in the UK Songwriting Competition back in 2015, and we simply love this song, which has “hit” written all over it.  In fact, all six of these songs are simply amazing, and demonstrate the incredible talents of Mike Robledo.  We are most appreciative to Stephen Miller for bringing this project to fruition, and we love his collaboration on “Hey Now.”

Recommendation:  If you need a lift, this is the perfect album for you.  Get it and enjoy.

Artist NameChristine Hitt

Album Name Magical Kite

Label:  MAXJAZZ

Genre:  Jazz/Standards

Track Listing:  1.  Wade in the Water; 2.  Magical Kite; 3.  Don’t you Worry ‘Bout a Thing; 4.  Shower the People; 5.  Yardbird Suite; 6.  Believe in Me; 7.  Shine on Harvest Moon; 8.  Smile; 9.  Around the World

Publicist:  Mouthpiece Music

Review:  Christine Hitt is a jazz lover’s dream vocalist.  She effortlessly transforms standards and pop hits into modern-day jazz classics which should appease just about every music lover.  She is also a multi-instrumentalist with both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music.  Besides singing, she is currently a coach for jazz pianists and vocalists at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire.  This amazing album was recorded at Capitol Records and features John Beasley, Jeff Hamilton, Gene Coye, Leo Amuedo and Bob Sheppard, and was produced by Geoffrey Keezer.  Our favorite track is her cover of James Taylor’s “Shower the People.”

Recommendation:  Check this one out.

Artist NameBugge Wesseltoft & Prins Thomas

Album NameBugge Wesseltoft & Prins Thomas

Label:  Smalltown Supersound

Genre:  Instrumental Jazz/EDM

Track Listing:  1.  Furugerget; 2.  Norte do Brasil; 3.  Sin Tempo; 4.  Bar Asfelt; 5.  Epilog

Publicist:  Worldwide Friendly Society

Review:  What do you get when you blend one of the world’s premier ECM jazz musicians with a modern day electronic dance artist?  You get an interesting mix of music that is not only fun to listen to, but will get you in the mood for dancing as well.  NPR debuted this album, and their review is very technical, but a good read.  On our end, these five tracks offer jazz and EDM lovers intriguing melodies performed by a myriad of instruments, including drums, synthesizer and keys.  They even added one of Norway’s greatest jazz drummers, Jon Christensen, the the mix, and his touch is very evident on these tunes, especially “Sin Tempo.”  This is definitely one of the most unique collaborations we have ever reviewed, and we like it, a lot.  Thank you Norway for sharing two of your greatest treasures.

Recommendation:  We guarantee you don’t have anything like this in your music library, so definitely go out and Get it.

 

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Get it or forget it – Sterling Infinity, I See Rivers, The Chamanas, Rocket 3, Escape Goat

We’re back on a Wednesday for another round of Get it or Forget it.  We have five new bands for you to check out, so let’s get this party rolling.

Artist Name Sterling Infinity

Album NameSterling Infinity (Deluxe)

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  EDM/Soul

Track Listing:  1.  Sterling Infinity (Calling); 2.  Put me in Your Mouth; 3.  Wolf Sex; 4.  #Hypnotized – #SexDrone Remix; 5.  Say Hey 2U;  6.  You’ve Changed; 7.  #XWeveLanded – Soul Raptured Remix; 8.  The Infinite One -1- Sterling Infinity; 9.  #Hypnotized (Pyramid Black Club Remix); 10.  #Hypnotized (Baby Girl); 11.  #Hypnotized – #SexDrone Remix (radio version); 12.  Xstacy We’ve Landed

Publicist:  EMPKT PR

Review:  Listening to the lyrics of these intense dance tunes, it’s hard to believe that Sterling Infinity was a former gospel singer.  What he is now is the reincarnation of Prince, and his lyrics are filled with sexual images and innuendos, superimposed over a driving dance beat.  These songs will definitely get you moving on the dance floor.  Apparently, he is hoping you really like “#Hypnotized,” as there are four versions of the song on this album.  It is hard to get an accurate impression of the singer from these dance tunes, and we hope that he releases some more lyric-driven songs in the future like “Say Hey 2U” and “You’ve Changed,” which could do well on the radio.

Recommendation:  If you love to dance, then this is your album.  If you prefer songs with substance, then you might want to forget this one.

Artist NameI See Rivers

Album NameI See Rivers

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Indie Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Play it Cool; 2.  Give Up; 3.  I Don’t Know; 4.  I Think I Like You

Publicist:  Lander PR

Review:  The first thing that grabs you about I See Rivers is the incredible harmony of their voices.  The songs are well written and would do well on the radio and as placements on television and film.  These ladies could SING, and could probably sell copies of them singing the phone book.  They remind us of such wonderful girl groups as Wilson Phillips, Raining Jain and Redhead Express.  Our only regret is that there are only four tracks on the EP, because we want to hear more.  This one is definitely going on repeat.

Recommendation:  I See Rivers is heading to the top of the charts.  Get this one now.

Artist NameThe Chamanas

Album NameNEA II

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Latin Pop

Track Listing:  1.  La Verdad; 2.  Wedding Cake; 3.  Un Tulipán; 4.  Primera Vez; 5.  Descansar; 6.  Feel it Still; 7.  El Farol; 8.  Saltar; 9.  Alma Ciega; 10.  Desprender

Publicist:  The Syndicate

Review:  The Chamanas hail from the bordertowns of El Paso, Texas and Cuidad Juarez, Mexico, and have already garnered a Latin Grammy nomination for their debut album.  On NEA II, they have re-recorded their sophomore album NEA, and added their first English language songs to the mix.  Behind the amazingly silky smooth vocals of Paulina Reza, the band, composed of Manual Calderon on keys, Hectro Carreon on guitar and Alejandro Bustillios on drums continues the rich musical heritage of Selena, making this incredible Latin pop available to America.  Regardless of whether you know Spanish or not, you will love the sound of this band, and will want to hear them again and again, especially their Spanish cover of Portugal. The Man‘s huge hit, “Feel it Still.”

Recommendation:  Definitely Get this one, the sooner the better!

Artist NameRocket 3

Album NameWhat’s the Frequency?

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Indie Pop

Track Listing:  1.  I Choose Love; 2.  Echoes; 3.  What If; 4.  Hip Shot; 5.  Favorite Thing; 6.  Slow Your Roll; 7.  Giving Up; 8.  I Don’t Need You; 9.  Evershine

Publicist:  In Music We Trust

Review:  Portland-based pop-punk band Rocket 3 has been burning up the local music scene since 2012, and released their debut album Burn in 2014.  The album reached #76 on the CMJ Top 200 album charts, and earned the band critical praise.  They return for their sophomore release with further proof that they are not a fluke.  With a sound similar to No Doubt, these guys could just make as huge a splash on Top 40 radio as they have on College Radio.  The songs are generally upbeat, despite the heavy tone of the lyrics.  Overall, the songs are generally relatable, as we have all been through the ups and downs of love and most of us addictions as well.  Listen carefully to the lyrics and be encouraged that you are not alone.

Recommendation:  This one deserves to be in the music library of every pop music lover.  Get it.

Artist NameEscape Goat

Album NameEscape Goat

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Alt Funk/Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Imaginary Saint; 2.  Prisoner’s Dilemma; 3.  Beehive; 4.  Autopilot; 5.  Fortify; 6.  Writing on the Wall

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  Edmonton, Canada has provided us with another dose of great alternative indie music in the form of Escape Goat.  Their music is strong, with well-written lyrics, a funky bass beat from Erin Dobbin, and memorable vocals from lead singer Scott Renton.  The band also features amazing guitar licks from guitarist Neil Jackson and a steady drum beat from Kyle Anderson.  The album starts off strong with “Imaginary Saint” and continues to impress all the way through.  Their music contains the best of rock combined with funk, and should make them even more accessible to the American radio scene, especially college radio.  We think the band would do well touring the States, and look forward to the opportunity to catch their live performance.

Recommendation:  If you love to rock, or just love great music, then you simply must Get this one.

 

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Get it or forget it – Thornton Lee and the Dirty Blues Company, Ian Crawford, Luke Daggers, Marshall, Walt Weiskopf

Welcome to another week of Get it or Forget it.  We have five unique artists for you to check out today.  Let’s get going.

Artist Name:  Thornton Lee and the Dirty Blues Company

Album NameMatheus Mendes

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Blues

Track Listing:  1.  Juke House; 2.  My Girl is Trouble; 3.  Cutting Heads; 4.  Crash, Regret and Cry; 5.  Bad Eye; 6.  Dirty; 7.  Born in San Antonio; 8.  Dark Fall and Night Creeps; 9.  Golden Hair Blues; 10.  “Free” Train; 11.  Other People’s Problems; 12.  The River

Publicist:  ABIK Radio Promotions

Review:  There are a lot of blues artists in the world but we have never heard the blues played like Thornton Lee and the Dirty Blues Company.  Th e closest comparison we can find is the sound of The Blues Brothers – lots of horns, honky-tonking keys, gravelly voice and a damn good time.  This is party-time blues aka the dirty blues, and we think it is simply amazing.  This album starts off strong and gets even better.  This is the kind of blues that you put on repeat and just enjoy from start to finish.  They even throw in a little rock and roll on “Cutting Heads.”  As the lyrics say, “Every man and every woman should hear the blues we play.”  You can’t go wrong with this one.

Recommendation:  If you love great music, then you must add this one to your library.  Get it.

Artist NameIan Crawford

Album NameGrand Wheel

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Americana/Country

Track Listing:  1.  Wool Mind; 2.   I Want You; 3.  Grand Wheel; 4.  See you in the Fall if the Creek Don’t Rise; 5.  The Storm; 6.  Stingray (Energy of the Unknown); 7.  Barstow Ghost; 8.  We all Fall Down; 9.  Over my Head (bonus track); 10.  Busted (bonus track)

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  Ian Crawford has been a legend in the city of Seattle, Washington for many years, but has not released an album until now.  The album is currently only available digitally, but we think that it is too good to remain that way.  Combining elements of Americana, country, folk and rock, Crawford brings his A game and sets the bar high for anything he does subsequent to the debut.  This is one of the best debuts we have heard all year, making Crawford an artist that deserves to be at the top of his class.  Just when you think you can stick him in a genre box, he comes along with an instrumental song like “Stingray (Energy of the Unknown)” and you think you’re listening to Jimi Hendrix.  This is an artist that deserves to be on your radar.

Recommendation:  If you only check out one unknown artist this year, it had better be Ian Crawford.  You can’t go wrong here, so Get this one or stream it on Spotify.  You will thank us later.

Artist Name:  Luke Daggers

Album Name Into the Night

Label:  Self-released

Genre:

Track Listing:  1.  Into the Night; 2.  Burning Waters; 3.  Mirror; 4.  I Want to Disappear (instrumental)

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  We have listened to a lot of different levels of production in the thousands of reviews we have previously done.  The debut releases from Ian Crawford and Luke Daggers are on opposite ends of that spectrum.  While there is some good instrumentation here, the vocals leave something to desire.  They are pitchy and not of the same quality as the instrumentation.  We do see potential from this artist, but he is not there yet.

Recommendation:  Just forget this one, but he check out future releases.  We believe he just may surprise us.

Artist NameMarshall

Album NameCarnivals and Other Tragedies

Label:  Hey Man! Records

Genre:  Folk/Roots

Track Listing:  1,  Carnival Ride; 2,  Merry-go-Round; 3.  Make it Right; 4.  The Devil’s in the Details; 5.  El Nino; 6.  Lost and Found; 7.  The River

Publicist:  KG Music Press

Review:  The title Troubadour is one of the highest you can give to a singer-songwriter, and Marshall has definitely earned that title.  His songs are immaculate, replete with stunning lyrics, amazing guitar and the feeling that  you can learn something from the wisdom of this man.  He has been lighting up the Chicago acoustic music scene for years, and we think it is definitely time for him to spread his sound nationwide.  His music is a mix of the wisdom of Woody Guthrie and the joy of Jim Croce, and we think he definitely deserves a larger audience.   This is one of the best of the best we have reviewed this year.

Recommendation:  Don’t waste any time – Get this one.

Artist NameWalt Weiskopf

Album Name European Quartet

Label:  Orenda Records

Genre:  Jazz

Track Listing:  1.  KMA; 2.  Gates of Madrid; 3.  Wizard; 4.  See the Pyramid; 5.  Darth; 6.  Soul Eyes; 7.  Bolivia

Publicist:  Orenda Records

Review:  We couldn’t have planned a better conclusion to today’s Get it or Forget it article than this stirring jazz performance by tenor saxophonist Walt Weiskopf and his European Quartet.  This is some of the best jazz we have heard this year.  Playing with three of Europe’s finest musicians – pianist Carl Winther, bassist Daniel Franck and drummer Anders Mogensen – this recording captures all the beauty and joy of the music of Weiskopf.  You may also know him as the saxophonist for Steely Dan.  This is the perfect soundtrack for your daily wind-down and is best served with a glass of your favorite wine.  Let the music envelope you and soothe your senses as this mellow jazz stimulates your cerebral cortex.  This is by far the best jazz we have heard this year.

Recommendation:  If you love jazz, this is a must-have.  Get it today!

 

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Monday mashup 2018: vol. 30

Hard to believe there’s only two weeks left of summer.  Where did the time go?  Let’s get going on another week with news that matters and some new singles and music videos.

WANT TO PLAY NAMM?

Are you an indie artist who would love to play The NAMM Show in Anaheim?  All you need to do is go to Bands.namm.org and start building your new profile.  This year all submissions will go through NAMM and the deadline is September 24, 2018.  You should receive a notification regarding your performance status in early November 2018.  Please keep in mind that literally thousands of performance requests are submitted, but there are only 130 available time slots. If your band is not selected, please submit a request to perform for the next show.

Bands selected to perform will receive:

 Access to the show floor
Access to NAMMU Educational Sessions & TEC Tracks Session
Access to networking events during The NAMM Show
Guest badges for friends and family at a discounted rate
Exposure to an audience of over 100,000 music enthusiasts and professionals
Casual promotion within show publications, website, emails and more
Possible publicity opportunities via multiple outlets
A show experience like no other

NEW SINGLES

Our first single today comes from the soulful sound of Alexis Keegan, who has returned to her sultry roots.  It is called “Gospel,” and we are believers.

Next up is the latest band that has been given new life by our friends at Blue Élan RecordsThe Mustangs were an all girl group that ruled the LA Country scene.  Three members of that group, Suzanna Spring, Holly Montgomery and Sherry Rayn Barnett have joined with Suzanne Morissette and Aubrey Richmond to form Mustangs of the West, and have released their first single, “T-Shirt From California.”  We think  you’re going to love having  them back.

Next up is the latest from Summer Heart, featuring guest vocalist K¥LO on “Subside.”  We think this may become your favorite summer jam.

Our fourth single comes from Danish electro-pop duo Feel Freeze, who encourage us to “Let Go!”  We think it’s timely advice.

Our final single this week comes from an 18-year old phenom from London.  Although the single came out in late June, we inadvertently thought it was an EP until recently.  We think “Computer Games” deserves some attention, so let us know what you think.  Here is Greta Jaime.

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

Just as a new country group arrives in LA, one of their premier ones, CALICO the band, says goodbye.  Manda Mosher and KP Hawthorn have decided to call it quits, but are leaving us with this amazing video cover of the classic hit from The Mommas and Poppas, “California Dreaming.”  Thanks for five years of amazing music.

Next is the latest video from The 131ers, who we reviewed last week.  Check out their fun video for “Ballerina.”

Speaking of bands we recently reviewed, here’s the latest “Nothing is Enough” from Delta Will.  We love the groove of this song, and think you will too.

Our fourth video this week is another amazing from Blue Élan Records, Roan Yellowthorn.  Here is her latest single, “Talk About It.”

Our final entry this week is a lyric video from Rachel Eckroth, whose new album will be dropping October 19.  Here is “Call my Name.”

That’s it for this week.  See you tomorrow with our next edition of Get it or Forget it.