The weekend is almost here and the snow has finally stopped. Today is the last day of February and we are ready for spring and the changes that are ahead. Check out these five artists, which we think will give a kick-start to your weekend enjoyment.
Artist Name: James Buddy Rogers
Album Name: Everytime
Label: JBR Records
Genre: Blues Instrumental
Track Listing: 1. Puddle Jumper; 2. Come Back to Me; 3. Everytime; 4. Can’t get you off of my Mind; 5. All I Need
Publicist: ABIK Radio Promotions
Review: James Buddy Rogers offers up some thrilling blues guitar on his latest five-song EP. He kicks it off with the instrumental tune “Puddle Jumper” before rocking it out with “Come Back to Me.” This is blues at its core, and you can feel the emotion of the song in both the vocals and the smoking hot guitar. The greatness continues with the title track. In fact, all five of these songs are worthy of repeated listens. This album belongs in your collection alongside the best of Stevie Ray Vaughan and BB King.
Recommendation: If you love the blues, you will love this EP.
Artist Name: Vandoliers
Album Name: Forever
Label: Bloodshot Records
Genre: Alt-Country
Track Listing: 1. Miles and Miles; 2. Troublemaker; 3. All on Black; 4. Fallen Again; 5. Sixteen Years; 6. Shoshone Rose; 7. Bottom Dollar Boy; 8. Cigarettes in the Rain; 9. Nowhere Fast; 10. Tumbleweed
Publicist: Bloodshot Records
Review: Forever represents the label debut of the Vandoliers on Bloodshot Records. They are Texas-based with punk roots who have ventured into the alt-country scene with a sound that is truly unique. Their first single, “Troublemaker,” which highlights those punk roots, debuted on Rolling Stone Country, while the second one, “Cigarettes in the Rain” debuted on American Songwriter. They have been called the future of Texas music, and we believe the hype is well deserved. There is a touch of southern rock in their mix, and we simply love this album, from the first notes of “Miles and Miles” through the final track, “Tumbleweed.” The fiddle is especially hot, as are the vocals. This one is definitely going on repeat.
Recommendation: Run out and Get this one!
Artist Name: Sister John
Album Name: Sister John
Label: Last Night From Glasgow
Genre: Folk Rock
Track Listing: 1. Eight Years; 2. Airport; 3. Nothing Else; 4. Waiting for the Sun; 5. Lost and Won; 6. The Other Side of Love; 7. Love me or Not; 8. I’m the One; 9. Where she Came From; 10. Love me or Not (reprise); 11. Silver Whistle
Publicist: Rave Child
Review: Scotland has given us a unique gift with the arrival of Sister John on the scene. On their latest self-titled release, they combine elements of folk songs with a driving indie rock beat to deliver a delectable addition to the indie music scene. The music is smooth with hints of retro 70s rock and killer vocals that will give your ears a musical treat. The songs are radio friendly, and would add depth to any film or television show they receive placement. There is not a weak song on the album, and we love it from start to finish. Our favorite tracks include “Airport,” “Nothing Else,” and the first single, “I’m the One.”
Recommendation: Definitely Get this one and put it on repeat.
Artist Name: Dominic Silvani
Album Name: The Impatience of a Sinner
Label: Self-released
Genre: Alt-folk
Track Listing: 1. Roman Road; 2. Secrets; 3. Always You; 4. Focus
Publicist: Self-promoted
Review: With a vocal delivery similar to Leonard Cohen, and musical accompaniment of violin and cello, Dominic Silvani shows off his incredible songwriting abilities on this short four-song EP. It is meant to be a teaser for his upcoming debut album, Anatomy, which will be released later in 2019. We love these alt-folk songs and will patiently await the full length album. We think Silvani definitely has something to say and is a welcome addition to the indie music scene.
Recommendation: Go Get it.
Artist Name: Misery
Album Name: Down to the Bunker
Label: Tenacity Music
Genre: Alt-Metal
Track Listing: 1. Mother; 2. Misery; 3. The Asylum; 4. Chrysalis; 5. Ethics; 6. Waves; 7. Lost in the Desert; 8. Machine; 9. Alive
Publicist: Viral Propaganda PR
Review: Unlike most metal music, this band actually sings their lyrics, making them fully understandable, which is a good thing because they definitely have a lot to say. When they scream it is still understandable They sit atop an impressive drum foundation with the usual screaming guitars, creating a wall of sound that sets them apart from most metal bands. The songs are definitely hardcore, but they retain the melodic content of indie rock This is still music for headbangers, but other rock lovers will also enjoy their vibe.
Recommendation: Definitely worth checking out.