Hope you all survived Halloween. It was a crazy night at work, and extremely busy, but it’s just a taste of what is to come during the holiday shopping season. Here are another five amazing artists to jump start your weekend as Friday approaches.
Artist Name: Musta Paraati
Album Name: Black Parade
Label: Cleopatra Records
Genre: Post-punk/Indie Rock
Track Listing: 1. Animosity; 2. Nacht Der Untoten; 3. The Leader; 4. Aujourd’hui; 5. Chopsticks; 6. The Race is On; 7. Radio; 8. Digital Twin; 9. Reaper; 10. Today; 11. If I Die Tomorrow
Publicist: Shameless Promotion PR
Review: After 34 years, Musta Paraati, a Finnish post-punk band have returned with a new album, and it is damn good. With a new lead vocalist (Jyrki Linnankivi of The 69 Eyes) who reminds us of David Bowie, and a sound that is pure classic rock, this band is making up for lost time with this amazing album. Ten of the tracks are brand new ones written in English, while the first single, “The Leader,” is an English translation of their hit “Johtaja” from 1983.
Recommendation: If you want to rock, then you simply must Get this one.
Artist Name: The Bottle Rockets
Album Name: Bit Logic
Label: Bloodshot Records
Genre: Country/Americana
Track Listing: 1. Bit Logic; 2. Highway 70 Blues; 3. Lo-Fi; 4. Maybe Tomorrow; 5. Bad Time to be an Outlaw; 6. Saxophone; 7. Human Perfection; 8. Knotty Pine; 9. Way Down South; 10. Doomsday Letter; 11. Stovall’s Grove; 12. Silver Ring
Publicist: Bloodshot Records
Review: With a sound reminiscent of 80s country bands like Confederate Railroad and Sawyer Brown, The Bottle Rockets are set to hit the big time with the release of their latest album, which is already tearing up the charts. This is good ole fashioned country music with a modern-day Americana vibe, and is perfect for your next beer run or road trip. The album starts with the soon-to-be #1 smash and title cut “Bit Logic” and doesn’t slow down through the entire album, which is truly radio friendly and should be on the radar of every station manager in country and Americana radio. We really love the tongue in cheek message behind “Bad Time to be an Outlaw,” which reminds us of the George Strait classic, “Murder on Music Row.” This one will quickly become a favorite.
Recommendation: If you love classic country that still addresses real world issues, then this is the band for you. Get this one today!
Artist Name: DidYouDie
Album Name: Royal Unicorn
Label: Blew//Rose
Genre: Shoegaze/Indie Rock
Track Listing: 1. Channel Swimmers; 2. Like I Care; 3. Till the Morning Light; 4. Carry On; 5. Feel me Tremble; 6. My Everything; 7. Only One I; 8. Never Gonna be so Cool; 9. Lie Where you Are; 10. Bliss; 11. Realizing a Dream
Publicist: Self-promoted
Review: This Canadian band has a dynamic sound that is so much more than simple shoegaze, incorporating the greater mantle of indie rock and keeping it real. The lyrics are well written with the perfect accompaniment to make the words stand out, appealing to all of your senses. This music is perfect for your next party or when you need a reason to get up and dance. It is also radio friendly and deserves a chance on American radio. If the energy in their live show is anywhere near that contained in this release, then they must be a kick-ass band to see in concert.
Recommendation: Grab this one while you can, cause this band is going places!
Artist Name: Leslie Nuss
Album Name: The Album V: Part One
Label: Self-released
Genre: Pop
Track Listing: 1. Lost; 2. The Subway; 3. Glory Days; 4. Writer; 5. Lost (radio edit)
Publicist: Self-promoted
Review: While Leslie Nuss is an artist unfamiliar to us, we are quite familiar with her producer, the amazing Ainjel Emme, who was previously a part of the bands Goddess Freak Ensemble and Tits and Giggles, as well as a dynamic DIY solo performer before creating the Block of Joy, a multimedia house providing content creation and artistic development to upcoming talent in music and film. Emme has definitely outdone herself on this project, shining the spotlight on the amazing voice and talent of Nuss. All four songs are outstanding, and worthy of industry attention. Nuss is trulky an artist on the cusp of greatness, and we can’t wait to hear what she delivers in parts 2 and 3 of this project.
Recommendation: By all means, jump on this train and Get this EP. You’ll be glad you did.
Artist Name: Julianne Q & The Howl
Album Name: Sky Rider
Label: Self-released
Genre: Blues Rock
Track Listing: 1. Powder; 2. Leavin’ You; 3. Poseidon; 4. Born to Die; 5. Sky Rider
Publicist: Self-promoted
Review: Responding to adversity has reshaped the sound of Julianne Q from a more traditional classic rock vibe to the current blues rock. This album was written during a time of crisis, and reflects the frustration the band was feeling over the loss of their guitarist, especially on “Leavin’ You.” The silver lining is that this paradigm swing has brought out the best in this band, allowing Julianne Q’s soaring vocals to rise above the chaos and create music that is worth listening to. The band rocks through various blues styles and is truly worthy of their name, “The Howl.” This is a sound you won’t soon forget, so you would be wise to simply add it to your collection.
Recommendation: Definitely Get this one, the sooner the better.