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Get it or forget it – new music Friday vol. 1

It’s finally Friday.  We hope you’ve enjoyed the debuts of our new review series this week, which we are culminating today with New Music Fridays.  We have some great ones that are being released today, including the first album in 18 years for The Rembrandts.  Let’s do this!

Artist Name:  Mark Cameron

Album Name:  On a Roll

Label:  COP Records

Genre:  Blues

Track Listing:  1.  Trouble Brewin; 2.  On Your way to the Top; 3.  Dirty Biscuit; 4.  Ridin the Rails; 5.  On a Roll; 6.  Dicey; 7.  Next Stop is the Blues; 8.  Where I got you From; 9.  Movin Out; 10.  Back Seat Boogie; 11.  Here we go; 12.  What Lucy Says; 13.  Mojo Shuffle; 14.  Dreams

Publicist:  Blind Raccoon

Review:  Mark Cameron is a gravel-voiced guitar-slinging blues man from Minnesota who has been belting his songs for the past 30 years.  His voice sounds like he’s been living his words, while his guitar stylings would make B.B. King proud to play with him.    This is music you can sink your teeth into, and perfect for that weekend wind-down.  Each song is juicy with the blues, and worthy of multiple listens.  His killer band features Sheri Cameron on saxophone, Scott Lundberg on bass, Dan Schroeder on drums and Rick Miller on harmonica.

Recommendation:  This one definitely belongs in the music library of every serious lover of the blues.  Add it today.

Artist Name:  The Rembrandts

Album Name:  Via Satellite

Label:  Blue Élan Records

Genre:  Pop/Rock

Track Listing:  1.  How Far Would you Go; 2.  Broken Toy; 3.  Me and Fate; 4.  Count on You; 5.  Traveling From Home; 6.  Come to Califor-i-ya; 7.  Now; 8.  Off of the Edge; 9.  You’d Think I’d Know; 10.  On my Own

Publicist:  MAD Ink PR

Review:  We are so overjoyed to share the first new album from The Rembrandts in 18 years.  We teased  you with “How Far would you Go” back in April and “Broken Toy” in May.  Every other song on this album is equally amazing, and we would not be surprised to see them win another Grammy.  We really love both of their singles, as well as “Count on You,” ‘Come to Californ-i-ya,” “Now,” “and You’d Think I’d Know.”  We’re so glad that they kept their promise when they said “I’ll be There for You” – welcome back.

Recommendation:  If you love great pop-rock, then this one is a no-brainer – go get it.

Artist Name:  Claire Courchene

Album Name:  The Happiness of Being Sad

Label:  DoubleMayjah Records

Genre:  Neo-classical

Track Listing:  1.  Insupportable Loneliness; 2.  Flirting with Melancholy; 3.  Strange Impending Doom; 4.  Sweet as an Untimely End; 5.  Escape the Memories; 6.  Atmosphere of Sorrow

Publicist:  DoubleMayjah Records

Review:  Nothing soothes the savage beast like beautiful music, and these tracks prove that old adage.  Claire Courchene is a gifted composer and musician and her music, which is somewhat dark and moody, is still sweet.  These songs are perfect for relaxing and for bedtime, but can also be enjoyed whenever the stresses of the world become too much to bear.  This one is going on repeat.

Recommendation:  If you love to fall asleep to music, or just need to relax from a stressful day, get this one and put it on repeat.

Artist Name:  Jason Hawk Harris

Album Name:  Love and the Dark

Label:  Country/Americana

Track Listing:  1.  The Smoke and the Stars; 2.  Cussing at the Light; 3.  Confused; 4.  Giving Up; 5.  Phantom Limb; 6.  I’m Afraid; 7.  Blessed Interruption; 8.  Red Room Blues; 9.  Grandfather

Publicist:  Bloodshot Records

Review:  Many of you may remember Jason Hawk Harris from his days with The Show Ponies, but he’s been tearing it up as a solo artist since November 2017 after beginning his career as a classically trained composer.  His brand of Americana has all the pain of great country music, from the woeful lyrics to the perfect accompaniment.  So much has happened to him since that debut solo album, and he shares it with us on this new project.  Harris delivers music that stays with you and is not easily forgotten.  He hits home like a punch to the stomach, followed by a full body massage, leaving the listener wiser to the ways of the world.  Believe us when we say you will remember his words long after the songs have ended.

Recommendation:  This is one of our favorite albums of 2019.  Go Get it now!!

Artist Name:  The Atom Age

Album Name:  Cry Til You Die

Label:  Tiger Dream Records

Genre:  Indie Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Love is a Numbers Game; 2.  We Disappear in the Night; 3.  Never Looking; 4.  Blink Twice; 5.  Walk Through Walls; 6.  Bloodletter; 7.  Lost on Me; 8.  Bad Seas; 9.  When I Crawl Back; 10.  Cry Til You Die

Publicist:  Earshot Media

Review:  Punk has always been considered to be the energetic form of rock music, until now.  The Atom Age ushers in a new form of indie rock that makes punk music seem like geriatric fodder.  They burst forth from the first note and announce that they have arrived, and their energy is contagious.  One listen to this album and you will be re-energized and ready for anything.  Put this one on whenever you need a lift – it’s better than a gallon of coffee.

Recommendation:  Perk it up and put this one on.  You’ll be glad you did.

 

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Get it or forget it – Thursday treats vol. 1

Thanks for checking us out this week.  Since so many of the reviews we do are of artists we’ve previously featured, we are proud to debut the other half of our Treats reviews.  That’s right, you get two Treats every week – Tuesday and Thursday.  Here are today’s delightful quintet.

Artist Name:  Diana Rein

Album Name:  Queen of my Castle

Label:  Gulf Coast Records

Genre:  Blues

Track Listing:  1.  Yes, I Sing the Blues; 2.  Worth; 3.  Walking Away; 4.  The Midnight Line; 5.  Time’s Ticking Away; 6.  Queen of my Castle; 7.  Pure Soul; 8.  One Foot In; 9.  My Love; 10.  It’s You; 11.  In the Chill of the Night; 12.  I Can’t Quit You; 13.  Get Down; 14.  Heat; 15.  Zoe

Publicist:  Doug Deutsch Publicity Services

Review:  Diana Rein has become the quintessential blues musician, combining incredible guitar riffs with well-crafted songs sung with just the right amount of sass.  She starts the album off with an affirmation of her intent (“Yes, I Sing the Blues”) and then blows us away with her limitless talent and street cred.  Throughout this amazing release she shows the world why she received three LA Music Critic Awards and was recently nominated for three more in the current cycle.  There is no doubt in our minds that she is the female equivalent of BB King, and we are proud to champion this blistering blues guitarist.

Recommendation:  What are you waiting for?  Run out and grab this one today.

Artist Name:  Marty Brown

Album Name:  American Way

Label:  Plowboy Records

Genre:  Country

Track Listing:  1.  American Highway; 2.  I’m on a Roll (Better Than it’s Ever Been); 3.  Umbrella Lovers; 4.  Shaking all Over the World; 5.  When the Blues Come Around; 6.  Right out of Left Field; 7.  Kentucky Blues; 8.  Casino Winnebago; 9.  Velvet Chains; 10.  Mona Lisa Smiles

Publicist:  So Much Moore Media

Review:  Marty Brown is a true country troubadour, and his music bridges the gap between classic greatness and modern day country.  He is obviously influenced by such country greats as Vince Gill (“Right out of Left Field”), Alabama (“Umbrella Lovers” and “Shaking all Over the World”) and Sawyer Brown (“I’m on a Roll (Better Than It’s Ever Been)), and provides a modern take on their sound.  This is music that belongs on country radio, and is the perfect soundtrack for your two-stepping honky-tonking evenings.

Recommendation:  If you love great country, then this is the perfect one for you – go get it!

Artist Name:  Kelly’s Lot

Album Name:  Can’t Take my Soul

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Blues/Americana/Roots

Track Listing:  1.  All I Ever Want is the Blues; 2.  All Hope Ain’t Lost 3.  Alyssa; 4.  Woe is Me; 5.  Safe and Warm; 6.  Rise Up (Léve-Toi); 7.  Broke Myself; 8.  Let it Breathe; 9.  Dirt; 10.  Little Bit of This; 11.  Can’t Take my Soul; 12.  Mon Ami

Publicist:  Blind Raccoon

Review:  Kelly Zirbes and her band have been a Southern California staple for the past 25 years, and their 14th album is the true cream of the crop.  Her voice is tailor-made for the blues, and she passionately shares from her heart these blues-infused songs about the state of the world today.  She is truly a modern-day Janis Joplin.  These songs need to be listened to multiple times so you can catch all the nuances of the lyrics and the subtle greatness of the instrumentation.  We promise you that it will be well worth your time.  Even though “All I Want is the Blues,” “All Hope Ain’t Lost,” so “Rise Up”, be “Safe and Warm” and “Let it Breathe” because they “Can’t Take My Soul.”  For an added treat, check out the zydeco sound of “Woe is Me.”

Recommendation:  Run out and get this one.

Artist Name:  Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers

Album Name:  Heart of Memphis

Label:  Blueskitty Records

Genre:  1.  Another Sleepless Night; 2.  Dirty Pool; 3.  Come on Over; 4.  Cradle to the Hearse; 5.  No Time; 6.  Heart of Memphis; 7.  Memphis Soul Stew; 8.  Strange Angels

 Publicist:  Blind Raccoon

Review:  This is the third straight year we have had the privilege of reviewing material from Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers, and this is our favorite so far.  This lady and her band know how to make great music, and to share their passion with their listeners.  This is music that is truly enjoyable, and would make great placements for both film and television, as well as be the life of your weekend parties.  Grab a cold one and put this one on repeat.  The pure sound will keep you enthralled, especially on the title track.

Recommendation:  This one is a definite must-have for your collection.

Artist Name:  Casey Abrams

Album Name:  Jazz

Label:  Chesky Records

Genre:  Jazz

Track Listing:  1.  Autumn Leaves; 2.  I’ve got the World on a String; 3.  Need Your Love so Bad; 4.  You are so Beautiful; 5.  Why Don’t you do Right?; 6.  Hound Dog; 7.  One Note Samba; 8. L-O-V-E; 9.  The Girl from Ipanema; 10.  Fly me to the Moon; 11.  Round Midnight; 12.  Blackbird

Publicist:  Chesky Records

Review:  We had the distinct pleasure of being at the CD release show for this album back in May, and we previously reviewed the live versions of these songs.  As many of you know, Abrams has become a staple in Postmodern Jukebox, and this album demonstrates that Abrams also knows how to reinterpret classic songs, but with a jazzier sound.  His music is not just loved by fans but is also receiving critical acclaim.  The album versions feature Anne Drummond on flute, Jimmy Greene on saxophone, Mark Whitfield on guitar and Giveton Gelin on trumpet, joining Abrams on bass and vocals, and they quickly show why they are the dream band.  We are sure these versions will quickly join your growing list of favorite tunes, especially “You are so Beautiful,” “L-O-V-E,” “The Girl From Ipanema” and “Fly me to the Moon.”  We are proud to welcome this former American Idol contestant to the industry’s elite.

Recommendation:  Go grab this one – it’s all you’ll need on your desert island getaway.

 

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Get it or forget it – Unknown Wednesdays vol. 1

We hope you enjoyed yesterday’s debut of Tuesday Treats, which will feature the latest releases from artists we are familiar with or have previously been featured on Indie Voice Blog.  Today we debut Unknown Wednesdays, where we introduce you to up and coming artists we have not previously reviewed.  Here we go.

Artist Name:  R. W. Roldan

Album Name:  Can You Feel This

Label:  Allswell Records

Genre:  Americana

Track Listing:  1.  Falling Star; 2.  Bad Love Pain; 3.  Those Who Fall; 4.  Big Skies; 5.  Night Before; 6.  Lauryn’s Song; 7.  Wyatt Earp; 8.  The Color Of; 9.  Hey Girl; 10.  Foreplay; 11.  Forevermore; 12.  Dead Batteries; 13.  Drift Away

Publicist:  Working Brilliantly

Review:  R.W. Roldan truly has a way with words, and his heartfelt passion can be heard and felt in every song on his latest project, which mixes a healthy dose of classic country with his Americana outlook on the world’s problems.  His songs have so much food for thought, and are perfect for contemplating over a cold brew.  Welcome to the latest incarnation of Woody Guthrie – we’re ready to listen.

Recommendation:  Definitely worth an add to  your music library.

Artist Name:  Resident

Album Name:  Darkness That Shines

Label: WayOut Sound

Genre:  Alt Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Downtown Summer; 2.  Looking Out; 3.  Enigma; 4.  Golden; 5.  Darkness That Shines

Publicist:  None

Review:  Our relationship with producer Ed Donnelly began when he was with Aderra and continues to this day with his production work at WayOut Studios.  His latest project introduces us to the band Resident, and we are quite impressed.  The project only has five songs, but they are powerful enough to make an impression and convince us that this band belongs on the radio.  We would love to see them perform live, as we are sure that the energy contained in these tracks would translate to an amazing show.  Keep your eyes on these guys – we’re sure they will become a household name in no time flat.  Every song is great and we think you’ll be turning them up and placing this EP on repeat.

Recommendation:  Run out and get this one now.

Artist Name:  Max Fischer

Album Name: Oh No

Label:  Blossom Records

Genre:  Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Oh No; 2.  Get it Out; 3.  Talk to Me; 4.  Wonder Years; 5.  Four Eyes

Publicist:  Logan Barnes

Review:  Say hello to Max Fischer, who is not only stunning in her appearance but also has a killer voice that turns every song into a potential Top 40 masterpiece.  This is a performer that can write her own ticket to the top, and we think you should definitely go along for the ride.  All five songs are perfect for not only radio, but also placements in television and film.  We are simply floored by her talent and can’t wait to see what comes next.  All hail the new Queen of Pop!

Recommendation:  This one is a must-have for your collection.  Go get it now!

Artist Name:  Odds Lane

Album Name:  Lost and Found

Label:  Gulf Coast Records

Genre:  Blues Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Blood on the Van; 2.  Don’t Give it Away; 3.  HARD RAIN; 4.   I Ain’t Missing You; 5.  A Little too Late; 6.  Lost and Found; 7.  Moth to a Flame; 8.  Seven States; 9.  Spare Change; 10.  What’s Your Name; 11.  White Castle Blues

Publicist:  Doug Deutsch Publicity Services

Review:  These guys bring the best of classic rock to a solid understanding of the blues, with a sound like The Doobie Brothers meet ZZ Top.   They hit the ground running with the first track and don’t let up until the final note.  They even throw in a Steely Dan vibe on “A Little Too Late.”  We can only imagine how amazing they must be in concert, and hope we have the chance to check them out soon.  Every song is a rocking workshop in how to get it done.  We can easily see these songs placed in film and television, and blasting from the radio.  Don’t miss the chance to add this amazing band to your list of favorites.

Recommendation:  Drop what you’re doing and run out to get this one!

Artist Name:  Billy Price

Album Name:  Dog Eat Dog

Label:  Gulf Coast Records

Genre:  Soul Blues

Track Listing:  1.  Working on Your Chain Gang; 2.  Lose my Number; 3.  We’re in Love; 4.  Dog Eat Dog; 5.  My Love Will Never Die; 6.  All Night Long Cafe; 7.  Toxicity; 8.  Remnants; 9.  Same Old Heartaches; 10.  More Than I Needed; 11.  You Gotta Leave

Publicist:  Doug Deutsch Publicity Services

Review:  It takes a special band to mix the complexities of soul and R&B into their blues sound, and Billy Price and his band have that ability in spades.  They remind us of the goodness of The Blues Brothers, although their sound is truly their own.  From the first notes of “Working on Your Chain Gang” to the final downbeat of “You Gotta Leave,” this music pulls the listener in and takes them captive.  The truth is that the music is so amazing that you don’t mind giving in to its charm.  This is the perfect soundtrack for your weekend party, and a great way to chill down from those working class blues.  All we can say about this one is Listen.  Enjoy.  Repeat.

Recommendation:  Definitely get this one.

 

 

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Get it or forget it (special edition) – Tony Campanella

In all the confusion of New Music Friday, it seems we missed one of the albums we had promised to review, so we are doing this special edition to make up for our oversight.

Artist Name:   Tony Campanella

Album Name:   Taking it to the Streets

Label:  Gulf Coast Records

Genre:   Blues Rock

Track Listing:   1.  Taking it to the Streets; 2.  Pack it Up; 3.  One Foot in the Blues; 4.  You Don’t Know; 5.  Good Morning Little Schoolgirl; 6.  Finger on  Your Trigger; 7.  Mr. Cleanhead; 8.  Checking on my Baby; 9.  Texas Chainsaw; 10.  My Motor’s Running; 11.  Those are the Times

Publicist:   Doug Deutsch Publicity Services

Review:  Tony Campanella is an incredible electric blues guitarist with an amazing grasp of the genre.  He infuses his blues with electrifying rock and the perfect voice for his well-written blues lyrics.  You can feel his passion in every note, and relate to what he’s talking about.  On “One Foot in the Blues,” he shows that he can sling the traditional blues as well as the late BB King.  He even throws a tribute in for Jimi Hendrix on “Good Morning Little Schoolgirl.”  We also love the jazzy feel of “Mr. Cleanhead” and especially “My Motor’s Running.”  He closes the album perfectly with the traditional sound of “Those are the Times.”  Overall, there is not a weak song on the album, and we plan to listen again and again.

Recommendation:  Don’t even think about it – run out and Get this one today!

 

 

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Get it or forget it – Meg Williams, Nate Currin, L-space, Steven Blane, Heart Attack Man

Welcome to another New Music Friday.  With our move coming up next weekend, we are scaling back for a couple of weeks.  We decided to post just our Monday Mashup and New Music Friday Get it or Forget it articles, so you won’t miss us too much.  Here are five albums that dropped today.

Artist Name:  Meg Williams

Album Name:  Take me as I am:  The Muscle Shoals Sessions

Label:  Nola Blue Records

Genre:  Blues Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Come on Over to Me; 2.  Tell Everybody; 3.  Shame; 4.  Little bit of the Devil; 5.  Played by the Blues; 6.  Sometimes I Need you, Too; 7.  Take me as I Am; 8.  What About Me?; 9.  Can’t Keep Waiting on You; 10.  I Feel a Heartache Coming; 11.  Make a Move; 12.  Take a Chance on my Love

Publicist:  Blind Raccoon

Review:  We reviewed her previous release back in January 2018, and fell in love with her sound, which has only gotten better since then.  It also earned her an LA Music Critic Award nomination for Best Blues Artist.  In addition, her skills on the guitar are second to none as she teaches her male counterparts how to play blues guitar, while her songwriting skills are head and shoulders above most of her peers.  Whether she’s rocking the blues or bringing you the traditional style, you will be enthralled from the first note to the last.  You can’t lose with this album, which is awesome from beginning to end, and which we bet you’ll be putting on repeat.

Recommendation:  Drop everything and go Get this one!

Artist Name:  Nate Currin

Album Name:  Ashes & Earth

Label:  Archaic Cannon Records

Genre:  Americana

Track Listing:  1.  Ramblin’ Man; 2.  Heart on the Run; 3.  Guilt and Grief; 4.  Wander til I Die; 5.  When I was Younger; 6.  Ashes & Earth; 7.  Desert Skies; 8.  Oklahoma; 9.  Flowers on her Grave; 10.  1979

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  Nate Currin has always been an incredible voice in the indie music singer-songwriter community, but he has outdone himself on his latest release.  This one is raw and honest, and cuts to the bone.  These are songs from someone who has lived, and is unafraid to share that reality.  There is not a weak song on the album, whether it’s the heartbreaking truth of “Ramblin’ Man” or “Heart on the Run,” or the rock n’ roll goodness of “Wander til I Die,” Currin is truly the voice of this decade.  His goodness needs to be on display for all to hear.  We also love the vocal harmonies on “Ramblin’ Man,” “Desert Skies” and “Flowers on her Grave.”

Recommendation:  This one is a no-brainer.  Run out and Get it!

Artist Name:  L-space

Album Name:  Music for Megastructures

Label:  Last Night From Glasgow

Genre:  Electronic instrumental

Track Listing:  1.  [Transport] Approaching an Arcology; 2.  [Transport] The Slow Descent of a Cruise Ship Into Port; 3.  [Transport] Morning Traffic Overhead; 4.  [Transport] Lots of Colorful Lights at all Times of Day and Night; 5.  [Transport] Approaching a Megastructure; 6.  [Work] A Small man Waits While the Rain Sizzles on the Tarp; 7.  [Work] A Sleepy Robot Watches Over a Rarely-Used Car Park; 8.  [Work] The Captains of Industry and Their Interests Outside of Work; 9.  [Work] An Aspiring Actor Works as a Barrista Under Hallogen Lights; 10.  [Work] Free Body Augmentations – No Questions Asked or Answered; 11.  [Health]  Lives are Getting Longer; 12.  [Health]  Biology is so 21st Century; 13.  [Health]  Browsing the Latest Pharmaceuticals at the Hospital Drive Through; 14.  [Health]  Stopping for Neon Ice Cream; 15.  [Health]  Getting Sick and Being Cured; 16.  [Life]  A Brief Moment of Triumph After a Period of Alienation; 17.  [Life]  Gambling in Virtual Reality with Real Life Consequences; 18.  [Life]  A Sense of Unease Descends Upon the Bar; 19.  [Life]  Sitting in a Crowded Basement Watching Automations Approximate Music; 20.  [Life]  Waking up Bathed in the Light of Things you Can’t Afford

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  This one is definitely not what we expected.  The music is other-worldly and perfect for use in movies and television.  These tracks would also work well for mixing house music.  They hit you from all sides and the song titles are so very pretentious.  Our advice is to ignore them and just listen to this album from start to finish and let the waves of musical energy wash over your body and mind, relaxing and refreshing them.  This one needs multiple listens.

Recommendation:  Truly worth of being in your collection.

Artist Name:  Steven Blane

Album Name:  I Walk Alone

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Hot AC/AAA/Jazz

Track Listing:  1,  Look Who’s Crying Now; 2.  Bottoms Up; 3.  Incredible; 4.  I Walk Alone; 5.  Don’t Know You; 6.  My Baby’s Coming Home; 7.  Brooklyn Bridge; 8.  Dressed in Blue; 9.  Walk by Me; 10.  Please; 11.  Sacred Chain

Publicist:  EMPKT PR

Review:  If you’ve always been impressed by the sound of Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley, then you will simply love the latest offering from Steven Blane.  He pulls out all the stops in this retro tribute to the sound of Orbison and Presley, featuring simple accompaniment and Blane’s hearty tenor sound.  In particular, the title track is an homage to Orbison’s “Pretty Woman.”  Blane also does some of his signature jazz sound on “Incredible” and his Americana sound on “Brooklyn Bridge.”

Recommendation:  This one would make a fine addition to your collection.

Artist Name:  Heart Attack Man

Album Name:  Fake Blood

Label:  You Did This/Triple Crown Records

Genre:  Indie Rock

Track Listing:  1,  Fake Blood; 2.  Blood Blister; 3.  Low Hanging Fruit; 4.  Out for Blood; 5.  Rats in a Bucket; 6.  Moths in a Lampshade; 7.  Cut my Losses; 8.  Crisis Actor; 9.  Asking for It; 10.  Sugar Coated; 11.  The Choking Game

Publicist:  Earshot Media

Review:  This hit this one hard with an edgy indie rock sound, well-crafted lyrics and excellent instrumentation that truly complements the overall sound.  This is a band that is different enough to stand out from its indie peers, and deserves industry attention, both from radio stations and music supervisors.  The title track sets the tone for the album, and it never lets up.

Recommendation:  Give these lads a chance.  We think they’ll win you over.

 

 

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Get it or forget it – Earthquake Lights, Berlin Taxi, Conor Donohue, Safari Room, Jeffrey Halford and the Healers

Happy New Music Friday!  We hope you had a great week and are getting ready for the weekend.  Here are five albums that dropped today to get  you in the weekend mood.

Artist Name:  Earthquake Lights

Album Name:  Distress Signals

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Jazzy Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Moonlight; 2.  The Eight – One; 3.  May Day; 4.  Friends of Mine; 5.  We Will Never be the Same; 6.  Open Ocean; 7.  This is as Far as you Go; 8.  So Far no Luck; 9.  Transmission; 10.  Were you Listening

Publicist:  Noisy Ghost PR

Review:  Earthquake Lights have a brilliant indie rock sound that they blend with jazz and soul to create their own special blend.  The music goes down smooth and should be a multi-genre hit as it has the flexible to be heard on several different kinds of radio stations.  This is music to chill to, to get ready to and is perfect for daily living mediations and reflection.  This is music that can stay in the background 24-7 and you will never tire of it.  If this is the quality they put into their debut, we can only imagine how great the next one will be.

Recommendation:  Run out and Get this one.

Artist Name:  Berlin Taxi

Album Name:  Contract

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Synth Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Everybody Changes; 2.  Middle Man; 3.  Backroads; 4.  Last Night; 5.  Level with Me

Publicist:  WolfieVibes Publicity

Review:  We introduced  you to Berlin Taxi back in February when we featured their video for “Last Night.”  They were back again in our Ten Great Singles of March with “Everybody Changes.”  Needless to say, we are happy for the chance to hear three more songs from this amazing band, who is taking synth pop to an entirely new level.  Hop on board this retro train, and let’ boogie, especially to those last two tracks.

Recommendation:  Go Get it.

Artist Name:  Conor Donohue

Album Name:  Let Love Contaminate

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Roots Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Let Love Contaminate; 2.  Getting Better; 3.  Conversations; 4.  The Garden; 5.  Lost Weekend; 6.  Hedonist Glow; 7.  Gasoline; 8.  White Noise; 9.  Milk, Blood & Traffic Signals; 10.  Terrified Moon

Publicist:  WolfieVibes Publicity

Review:  Conor Donohue may have been raised on Long Island, but his time in South Carolina and New Orleans has transformed this singer-songwriter into a troubadour of all things roots rock.  You can feel the South Carolina breeze that brought us such treasures as Shovels and Rope and Alabama, and the NOLA influence that sets that sound free.  This album hits the ground running on that title track and never lets us, delivering a album that is great from start to finish and worthy of repeated listens.  Yo can’t go wrong with this one.

Recommendation:  Run out and Get this one!

Artist Name:  Safari Room

Album Name:  OOKO Session (Live)

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Indie Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Glass Box; 2.  Vices; 3.  Around the Bend

Publicist:   Self-promoted

Review:  What sets this indie record apart from its peers is the simultaneous release of both audio and video versions of each song.   The band recorded these songs live to show their growth as artists, and to spotlight one song from each of their prior releases.  Recording live is a gutsy move because playing the songs acoustically often reveals flaws in the songs themselves.  Thank goodness there are no such flaws in these three gems, and this band shows that their live performance is just as good as what they do in the studio.  We think you’ll want to hear these three songs on repeat.  Our only critique is that the vocals need a little more punch so they stay on top of the instrumentals.  All in all, this is a worthy effort.

Recommendation:  Grab this one today.

Artist Name:  Jeffrey Halford & the Healers

Album Name:  West Towards South

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Americana

Track Listing:  1.  West Toward South; 2.  Deeper Than Hell; 3.  Dead Man’s Hand; 4.  Willa Jean; 5.  Three-Quarter Moon; 6.  A Town Called Slow; 7.  Sea of Cortez; 8.  Gallows; 9.  Geronimo; 10.  Ballad of Ambrose and Cyrus

Publicist:  Miles High Productions

Review:  Jeffrey Halford & the Healers have long been a favorite of this blog, having earned two LA Music Critic Award nominations (Best CD Group and Best Roots/Americana Band) for the first half of 2017.  They’re back with their latest offering, West Towards South, and they just pick up where they left off.  The title track is done spoken word style, reminiscent of Shawn Mullins‘ “Lullaby.”  Halford returns to his singing on “Deeper Than Hell,” providing perfect rhymes that paint vivid word pictures over an electrifying musical soundscape.  If Americana music is your thing and you love an artist that can create memorable stories, then Jeffrey Halford & the Healers belong at the top of your list.

Recommendation:  This one is a must for your collection – run out and Get it.

 

 

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Get it or forget it – Woman’s Hour, Nominjin, Bony Macaroni, Leslie Becker, Eden Espinosa

Happy Wednesday – it’s our longest day, and we’re thankful to have such delicious music to wile away the hours.  We hope you continue to enjoy our reviews, and we’ll keep bring them unless you tell us to stop.  Sit back and enjoy these next five artists.

EDITOR’S NOTE:  Although started on Wednesday, this article is being completed on Thursday.

Artist Name:  Woman’s Hour

Album Name:  Ephyra

Label:  Practise Music

Genre:  Indie

Track Listing:  1.  Don’t Speak; 2.  From Eden to Exile Then Into Dust; 3.  I Can’t Take you Seriously; 4.  Luke; 5.  Mirrorball; 6.  Heathen; 7.  It’s a Blast; 8.  Removal of Hope

Publicist:  Practise Music

Review:  We introduced them to you back in February when we featured their single “Luke.”  This amazing London-based trio is a band in flux, having already broken up once, and their future remains in doubt.  What’s not in doubt is the legacy they have left with their amazing music, a dreamy and delicious mix of pop, ambient, electronic and other elements of indie music.  You will not soon forget their sound, regardless of whether or not this is their swan song.  Listen to every track a few times and you will discover exquisite nuances each time.  This one is truly special.

Recommendation:  Definitely add this one to your collection.

Artist Name:  Nominjin

Album Name:  Free Soul

Label:  Radonai Records

Genre:  R&B

Track Listing:  1.  Kiss me at Midnight; 2.  Eternal Romance; 3.  If They Knew You; 4.  Woman Like Me

Publicist:  EMPKT PR

Review:  We introduced this Mongolian princess to you back in January when we featured “Kiss me at Midnight” in our Ten Great Singles from December, which went on to become a smash hit for her in Europe.  We are so happy to be able to bring you three more great songs from her.  The EP kicks off with “Kiss Me,” which will compel you to hit the dance floor, with the sound that combines the best of Bollywood and American disco.  The mood changes on “Eternal Romance,” which is a slow and sexy R&B song that will leave you in heat.  “If They Knew You” is likewise a smooth jam that is more on the jazzy side of the house, but no less incredible.  The EP closes with the upbeat “Woman Like Me,” and leaves us with hope that this phenomenon will continue.

Recommendation:  Go Get it.

Artist Name:  Bony Macaroni

Album Name:  Bony Macaroni

Label:  BERT Music

Genre:  Punk

Track Listing:  1.  Piece of Shit; 2.  Doom; 3.  Bony the Philosopher; 4.  France; 5.  Stranger Feeling

Publicist:  TCBYML

Review:  As soon as the first song started playing, I had to look again because it almost sounded like Flogging Molly, with a touch of Fun. thrown in for good measure. The Dutch punk band Bony Macaroni has obviously been heavily influenced by those bands, and it permeates every song on this amazing EP, which breathes new life into the punk genre, allowing it to cross genres and become more appealing to a larger cross-section of the music-loving public.  They totally shift gears on the third and fourth tracks, and sound closer to the Plain White Ts and/or Snow Patrol.  Other than the occasional explicit language, this one would be a fun additional at work.

Recommendation:  This one is worthy of your collection.

Artist Name:  Leslie Becker

Album Name:  Taboo

Label:  AP Music Group

Genre:  AAA/Adult Contemporary

Track Listing:  1.  Taboo; 2.  Slow Burn; 3.  Confidential; 4.  I Don’t See You; 5.  More Than All You Got

Publicist:  Crawford Promo

Review:  Leslie Becker is what they call a Triple Threat – she can act, sing and dance, and has done so on and off stage.  Her first single, “Slow Burn,” made it to #4 on the Billboard Hot AC Charts, and just a casual listen will have you hooked.  The songs are short and sweet but pack plenty of punch, especially “Confidential.”  “I Don’t See You” is an anthemic ballad that would be a great fit as a placement in film or television.  She saves the best for last, and her final track is radio friendly and commercially viable.  What a rocking way to end the EP.  Can’t wait for the next one.

Recommendation:  Definitely worthy of your attention.

Artist Name:  Eden Espinosa

Album Name:  Revelation

Label:  Borderlight Entertainment, Inc.

Genre:  Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Deadly Sin; 2.  Easy; 3.  Master of my Life; 4.  Bed for 2; 5.  Superman; 6.  The Answer; 7.  Ready; 8.  Keep On; 9.  The Night; 10.  Fireworks & Stars

Publicist:  Crawford Promo

Review:  While you may not recognize the name, you have definitely heard Eden Espinosa, who played the green-skinned witch Elphaba in the Broadway show, Wicked, taking over for Idina Menzel for the Los Angeles and San Francisco runs.  Her vocals are incredible and her musical style is radio-friendly pop.  In addition to her multitude of amazing roles on Broadway, she could be a huge pop star as well.  At any rate, this collection also shows her creative side, as she wrote eight of the ten songs on this, her sophomore album.  We simply can’t get enough of her voice and her musical style, and will be  playing Revelation on repeat for the next few days.

Recommendation:  Drop everything and go Get this one – it just might help you when you try “Defying Gravity.”

 

 

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Get it or forget it – Aqualung, Marlene Oak, Tony Monaco, Saneit, My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult

It’s been a very strange day here in Montana.  We’ve gone from rain to snow and back to rain again, as winter continues its relentless quest for domination  At least it will never overcome the power of music, and we have five very different artists for your review today.

Artist Name:   Aqualung

Album Name:   Additional Futures

Label:  AllPoints

Genre:  Indie

Track Listing:  1,  All she Wore, she Was; 2.  Complicated; 3.  Fingermouse; 4.  Use Me; 5.  Blues

Publicist:   Practise Music

Review:  Until last month, we hadn’t heard from Matt Hales aka Aqualung since we last saw him perform at the RockDrive 2010 fundraiser at The Troubadour in Los Angeles.  We got the chance to hear him again when we featured his song “Complicated” in one of our February Monday Mashups.  As we mentioned then, “Complicated” is an amazing song and a true indication of the greatness that is Aqualung and what you will find in the five songs of Additional Futures, the EP sequel to his 2015 album 10 Futures.  Every one of them is amazing, and this EP definitely deserves to be played on repeat.  So glad to have Aqualung back 🙂

Recommendation:  Definitely Get this one!

Artist Name:  Marlene Oak

Album Name:  Silver Moon

Label:  Amuse

Genre:  Folk

Track Listing:  1.  Silver Moon; 2.  How can I Move On; 3.  In the Evening; 4.  Everyone; 5.  Come Home

Publicist:  Effective Immediately PR

Review:  We introduced you to Sweden’s own Marlene Oak back in early December when we featured her single, “In the Evening.”  We also featured the live video of that single in our final Monday Mashup of 2018.  To say we love that song would be an understatement, and our affection bubbles over to the other four songs on this EP.  We really love the horns on the title track and “Come Home.”  Oak is a treasure to her native Sweden, and we would like to share in her amazing talent here in the States.  Listen to this one a few times, and we think you’ll wholeheartedly agree with our assessment.

Recommendation:  Run and Get it.

Artist Name:  Tony Monaco

Album Name:  The Definition of Insanity

Label:  Chicken Coup/Summit Records

Genre:  Jazz

Track Listing:  1.  Cars Trucks Buses; 2.  Ceora; 3.  Root Down; 4.  Never Let me Go; 5.  Quando Quando Quando; 6.  Non Ti Scordar Di Me; 7.  Awa Athar; 8.  Last Date; 9.  Truckin’; 10.  Triste; 11.  A Son for You

Publicist:  Mouthpiece Music

Review:  There is nothing like the sound of progressive jazz, especially when the sound includes the Hammond B3.  Tony Monaco has developed a reputation as a Master of the B3, and he pulls out all the stops on this album, an eclectic mix of songs written by others.  Amazingly, all of this great music comes from only a trio of musicians, albeit they are three of the best in the world, including guitarist Derek Dicenzo and drummer Tony McClung.  Monaco’s wife Asako, a gifted pianist in her own right, also contributes her talents to “Never Let me Go” while Monaco contributes his vocals.  This is truly a class act.

Recommendation:  Definitely Get this one if you love jazz.

Artist Name:  Saneit

Album Name:  Crush

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  R&B

Track Listing:  1.  Sprung; 2.  One Desire; 3.  I’m Your Baby Tonight (remix); 4.  Candy Store; 5.  I Said So; 6.  Sprung Remix

Publicist:  Shannon Brown

Review:  Saneit is one of Chicago’s most promising artist, a rising R&B star that shines brightly with her soaring vocals and her perfect understanding and mastery of this genre.  She is a voice that sounds fresh yet familiar, and you are probably thinking she definitely belongs on the radio.  We couldn’t agree more.  Enjoy these tunes and hopefully she’ll be back soon with more candy.  So glad that she has a Crush on us.

Recommendation:  Definitely worth checking out, especially if you’re into urban/R&B.

Artist Name:  My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult

Album Name:  In the House of Strange Affairs

Label:  SleazeBox Records

Genre:  Industrial/Electronic Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Gold to Grey; 2.  Forbidden Saints; 3.  Treat Street; 4.  The Chains of Fame; 5.  Strange Affairs; 6.  It’s me Holly; 7.  Studio 21; 8.  Year of the Klown; 9.  Royal Skull; 10.  Hanging Hearts; 11.  Under a Crown; 12.  Am I Dead

Publicist:  TAG Publicity

Review:  My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult (TKK) sprang from Chicago’s Wax Trax! Records and helped spawn the industrial music scene, along with label mates Front 242, Ministry and KMFDM.  We had the wonderful opportunity to learn all about them at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival screening of Industrial Accident:  The Story of Wax Trax! Records.  The music of TKK has continued to evolve, and today they are more closely attuned to electronic rock, a genre heavily influenced by disco and funk which includes spoken word samples from a variety of B movies.   Their music has been praised and used in countless movies due to the amazing cinematic style.  Trust us when we tell you that this is one of the most unique bands you will ever hear.   They could easily become a guilty pleasure.  We look forward to see how far these songs reach.

Recommendation:  If you love the dramatic in your music, then TKK is the band for you.  Run out and Get this one.

 

 

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Get it or forget it – RJ Chesney, Luke Sital-Singh, The Suitcase Junket, Chris Koza, Ecce Shnak

Welcome back to New Music Friday.   We are pleased to present this five new albums dropping today, and love sharing brand new music with you.  This week the artists are primarily domestic, but no less entertaining, and we hope you enjoy broadening your horizons.

Artist Name:  RJ Chesney

Album Name:  Amateur Revolution

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Country/Folk

Track Listing:  1.  Splendors of This Earth; 2.  Pull Down the Moon; 3.  A Place Just for Me; 4.  Amateur Revolution; 5.  Do you Remember Me?; 6.  Proud of you Child; 7.  No Reason Left to Stay; 8.  Da Mayor is on the Scene; 9.  Death, an old Widows Peek; 10.  Baby You’re not Dead; 11.  Never Give up on Love; 12.  Rise up and Sing

Publicist:  KG Music Press

Review:  RJ Chesney grew up in the deep South and has kept those roots in his music.  He hooked up with Norway’s HP Gundersen in 2015, and the two became friends, leading to this album.  Gundersen not only co-wrote all but one of the songs on the album, but he also produced it and contributed electric and acoustic guitar to the mix.  Chesney does not have a good voice, but it fits for this type of music, which is very rootsy, twangy and folky.  If you love to hear old stories set to music, then this is the album for you.

Recommendation:  Worthy of your consideration.

Artist Name:  Luke Sital-Singh

Album Name:  A Golden State

Label:  Raygun Records

Genre:  Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Lover; 2.  Raise Well; 3.  Los Angeles; 4.  The Last Day; 5.  I Do; 6.  Silhouette; 7.  Almost Gone; 8.  Souvenir; 9.  Love is Hard Enough Without the Winter; 10.  Hearts Attach

Publicist:  The Syndicate

Review:  We introduced you to this artist back in January when we featured the video for his amazing song, “Los Angeles.”  He is a pop singer-songwriter in the style of such Hotel Cafe’ stalwarts as Andy Grammar, Keaton Simons and Tony Lucca, and should do well in the LA indie music scene.  He voice is crisp and clear, and floats on the atmosphere created with his beautiful arrangements.  He has great potential, and his songs are extremely radio friendly, as well as great candidates for placement opportunities in film and television.  Watch this one!

Recommendation:  Run out and Get this one today!

Artist Name:  The Suitcase Junket

Album Name:  Mean Dog, Trampoline

Label:  Signature Sounds

Genre:  Indie Rock

Track Listing:  1.  High Beams; 2.  Heart of a Dog; 3.  Everything I Like; 4.  Stay too Long; 5.  Gods of Sleep; 6.  Dreamless Life; 7.  Son of Steven; 8.  Dandelion Crown; 9.  Scattered Notes from a First Time Homebuyers Workshop; 10.  New York City; 11.  What Happened; 12.  Old Machine

Publicist:  The Syndicate

Review:  Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Lorenz aka The Suitcase Junket is simply amazing.  He has a great voice, writes impeccable songs, and knows how to tell a convincing story that keeps the listener engaged from start to finish.  It is by far one of the best albums to come out of 2019, and we believe there is a very successful future ahead for this artist.  This one is going on repeat while we listen for every nuance we can find.

Recommendation:  You simply MUST go Get this one!

Artist Name:  Chris Koza

Album Name:  Sleepwalkers Part 1

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Americana

Track Listing:  1.  Sleepwalkers; 2.  Anagram; 3.  White Lions; 4.  Music to Me; 5.  Hush; 6.  Red Cassette; 7.  Station Wagon Blues; 8.  Man of Stone; 9.  Hollywood Theatre; 10.  Where we Go

Publicist:  Youa Vang

Review:  Chris Koza is the consummate musician, crafting masterful songs from a myriad of sources.  On Sleepwalkers Part 1, he reinvents Americana music and shifts its focus from its rural beginnings to a more urban setting, keeping the vibe but making it more pop.  These are songs that would fit perfectly on Top 40 and college radio, as well as a plethora of placement opportunities.  This is an artist you will always remember, and enjoy the ride his songs take you on.  Put it on repeat and drink in the new Americana sound.  If you’re lucky enough to be in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area, he will celebrate the release with a show on April 26 at the Parkway Theater.

Recommendation:  Drop everything and go Get this one!

Artist Name:  Ecce Shnak

Album Name:  Joke Oso

Label:  Records, Man Records

Genre:  Chamber Punk

Track Listing:  1.  Larry, Sleepover Friend; 2.  Spooky, Ruudplaad Homegirl; 3.  Xtina, a Foolish Prayer for the Broken Hearted, the Over-Pious and Queer Kids Worldwide; 4.  Drake’s Pictorial Aid; 5.  Harassment V:  18 Second Song; 6.  Harassment VI: Punctual Bir[d]thday Card; 7.  Harassment VII: One on Slav:  Party at Patrick Ewing’s Place; 8.  Harassment VIII: Finale:  Late Birthday Card; 9.  Dingleberry III:  One on Tito:  Trite Song; 10.  Dingleberry IV:  Finale:  Katy’s Wart

Publicist:  The Syndicate

Review:  Ecce Shnak is a seven piece art-rock collective based in New York City.  According to Billboard, their music incorporates “punk, ska, twee indie rock a la Belle & Sebastian, rubbery goofball funk in the tradition of Frank Zappa and crunching, Meshuggah-esque math metal — all liberally sprinkled with humor.”  Believe us when we tell you you have never experienced anything like them before.  The lyrics contain arcane references and inside jokes, with incredible musicianship in the arrangements.  You may scratch your head at their meaning, but you will listen to them over and over again because they are just that good.

Recommendation:  Go Get it!

 

 

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Get it or forget it – Short Shadows, Zephyranthes, Signals, Assassins, Susan Santos

We’re glad you all seemed to enjoy our Ten Great Singles and Ten Amazing Videos lists we published yesterday.  Thanks for your visits to our blog and keep sharing.  We’re back today with another round of Get it or Forget it reviews, and hope you enjoy these diverse artists.

Artist Name:  Short Shadows

Album Name:  War Anecdotes from the Northern Suburbs

Label:  A&R Records

Genre:  Indie Pop/Rock

Track Listing:  1.  City Loop; 2.  Nothing Good Comes out of Preston; 3.  A Thornbury Story; 4.  That’s no Moon; 5.  Pentridge Blvd; 6.  Jackknife Casino; 7.  Autumn Haze; 8.  It’s Raining in the City; 9.  The Battle for Northcote; 10.  Don’t Stay Away too Long; 11.  Customer Service; 12.  Heartbreak Hockey Jerseys; 13.  Southside Girl; 14.  Sometime I Forget; 15.  The Novelty Wears Off

Publicist:  The A&R Department

Review:  We introduced you to the incredible sound of Aussie Short Shadows when we featured his song “Nothing Good Comes out of Preston.”  The full album, which was recently released, continues the greatness of that song, adding more treasure to the trove, revealing this easily relatable artist is an excellent vocalist and songwriter.  Honestly, you can listen from start to finish and not get bored.  The stories keep you interested, and the horns truly raise the songs to a new level.  Please come and tour the U.S.

Recommendation:  Go Get this one!

Artist Name:  Zephyranthes

Album Name:  iii

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Psychedelic/Progressive Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Foam Sacrament; 2.  Fortune Teller; 3.  Alone in Stead; 4.  Telecommoner; 5.  Atomic en Masse

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  This truly unique band comes out of Raleigh, NC, and uses the sounds of psychedelica and progressive rock to create its own brand of music that is totally different from its peers.  There are moments of greatness in their songs, but they do not have the continuity and impact of other indie rock bands.  While we cannot give them an unsensored thumbs up, we do think they are worthy of checking out and keeping track of.  They just might surprise us.

Recommendation:  Potential but not there yet.

Artist Name:  Signals

Album Name:  Signals

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Pop

Track Listing:  1.  In the Middle of the Night; 2.  Move It; 3.  Take Care; 4.  Say You’ll be with me Tonight

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  Signals could easily become a guilty pleasure.  Their music is fun and retro and full of blistering synth pop vibes, great vocals and a beat that compels you to dance.  The first single, “In the Middle of the Night,” deserves more radio airplay, and “Move It,” “Take Care” and “Say You’ll be with me Tonight” are equally enjoyable and worthy of industry attention.  This is a band on the cusp of greatness and we would love to see them go mainstream.  You can’t go wrong with this tasty appetizer.  We can hardly wait for a full-length to arrive.

Recommendation:  Definitely Get this one!

Artist Name:  Assassins

Album Name:  Confidence

Label:  A&R Records

Genre:  Indie Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Time Away; 2.  Shout About It; 3.  Over my Head; 4.  Heartbeat

Publicist:  The A&R Department

Review:   Assassins was previously active from 1981-89 in the Melbourne pub scene before going dark.  The members hooked up again in 2015 and released their debut album in 2017.  They are back with their sophomore album, and the title tells it all.  This band oozes confidence, both in their incredible musicianship and their fresh take on the punk vibe.  These songs will hit home with their listeners as the band continues to find its way in the indie music scene.  We think they have the potential to make it, and look forward to hearing what comes next.

Recommendation:  Go get this one, especially if you love great rock.

Artist Name:  Susan Santos

Album Name:  No U Turn

Label:  TWH

Genre:  Blues Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Blind Woman; 2.  Slow Down; 3.  Fool Me; 4.  Shakin’ all Over; 5.  Freedom; 6.  Heaven or Hell; 7.  Dry River; 8.  Feeling Good; 9.  Green; 10.  In Trouble

Publicist:  ABIK Radio Promotions

Review: Susan Santos (not to be confused with Suzanne Santos of HoneyHoney) is an electrifying blues guitarist with an incredible and crystal clear voice that brings new life to blues rock.  Her music will thrill you like no other, and we can only imagine how magnificent she must be in concert – good enough that it earned her a European Blues Award for Best Musical Performance in 2018.  Every element of her sound is at the top of the food chain, and she deserves serious industry attention.  Her songs are perfect for multiple genres of radio airplay, and would make great placements in television and film.  Santos has a voice you won’t soon forget, and we bet you will be putting this one on repeat.

Recommendation:  Drop what you’re doing, run out to your favorite record store, and Get this one Today!