Yesterday was in the 40’s and sunny, today it’s snowing – if you don’t like the weather in Montana, just wait a minute. Here are five more reviews to warm up your Thursday.
Artist Name: Meg Williams
Album Name: Maybe Someday
Label: Self-released
Genre: Blues/Rock/Soul
Track Listing: 1. Not my Problem; 2. Bad Lovin; 3. Little bit of the Devil; 4. Maybe Someday; 5. You let me Down; 6. I Feel a Heartache Coming
Publicist: ABIK Radio Promotions
Review: Meg Williams brings a freshness to the rock and blues world with her cool vocals and amazing guitar riffs. From the first note of “Not my Problem,” it becomes quickly obvious that this young lady intends to take Nashville and the rest of the country by storm. The comparison to Susan Tedeschi and Bonnie Raitt are spot on. There aren’t any weak tracks on this EP, but we really love the soulful title track, and the rocking “You Let Me Down” and “I Feel a Heartache.” This one belongs on repeat, and we think you’ll love it more with each listen, especially that guitar work.
Recommendation: This lady is going places. Get on board and support her now.
Artist Name: One Time Jupiter
Album Name: Pop Destroyer
Label: Self-released
Genre: Modern Rock
Track Listing: 1. Goodbye Halo; 2. Cigarette; 3. Moving Forward; 4. Broken; 5. Alive; 6. Ocean Blue; 7. Come Unarmed
Publicist: Self-promoted
Review: A great rock album from the first note, with some blistering guitar riffs to set the mood, and a true retro classic rock vibe. This debut EP shows a lot of promise and potential from this Louisiana band. Their music is ripe for placement in television, film and commercials, and would also be a good fit for radio airplay, especially on stations like KROQ. If they are half as good in concert, then this band has the goods to make it in today’s music market. We like all the songs, but “Broken” and “Alive” really stand out as potential hits.
Recommendation: Don’t think about it – just Get it.
Artist Name: The Fisherman and the Sea
Album Name: Stuck With a Rhyme
Label: Self-released
Genre: Indie Rock
Track Listing: 1. Stuck With a Rhyme; 2. Marina; 3. The Funny One; 4. Dancing With Daisies
Publicist: Neck of the Woods Records
Review: Their last EP Beggar Princess earned them a nomination for Best International Artist/Band in the LA Music Critic Awards, and this one is no less of an amazing EP. This band continues to amaze us with their well-written lyrics and music, and the sheer brilliance of their musicianship. This is a band that is prime to tackle the American music scene, and should have no problem doing just that! They split their time between their native Helsinki and Hamburg, and deserve a break. Our favorite track is “The Funny One,” which is a sure-fire hit.
Recommendation: Make sure you Get this one – it will be a treasure for years to come.
Artist Name: John Hufford
Album Name: Sleep
Label: Self-released
Genre: Folk
Track Listing: 1. It Kicks; 2. Chicago; 3. You’re not Here Now; 4. Shadow; 5. Sleep
Publicist: Working Brilliantly
Review: Soothing, mellow folk music reminiscent of the 60’s, and guaranteed to ease your stress and help you chill. John Hufford has been compared to Neil Young, and the comparison is much deserved. This five-song EP is a true breath of fresh air in the often-times crowded indie music scene, and we are proud to have this opportunity to review his music and to share it with you. We really love the vibe of “Chicago” and “Shadow.” This one is a keeper.
Recommendation: We highly recommend you Get this one.
Artist Name: Jay Katana
Album Name: Brighter Than Your Future
Label: Fretmonkey
Genre: Instrumental Rock
Track Listing: 1. FreeStyler; 2. I Need you Now; 3. K-Koda; 4. No Time 2 B Sorry; 5. Sand’s Ex; 6. When She Dies
Publicist: Doug Deutsch Publicity Services
Review: From the first listen of this EP, the obvious comparison is to Dire Straits’ guitarist Mark Knopfler. The sound is reminiscent of Top Gun, and quite frankly we would love to see Jay Katana shredding his guitar in concert. Every song on this too short EP rocks and we can only hope that he gives us more soon. We really love the sound of “I Need You Now” and “No Time 2 B Sorry.”
Recommendation: Add this one to your outstanding rock guitar collection. Get it now.