Welcome to our first Get it or Forget it of the week. We have some diverse artists for you this week as we count down to our Friday reviews of the latest from Alice Wallace and The Vegabonds, both of which drop that day. In the meantime, enjoy these five great artists.
Artist Name: PAehNE
Album Name: beautyandpain, Part 1
Label: Pirk Music
Genre: Pop/Rock
Track Listing: 1. To Create; 2. Chasing my Father; 3. The Place I Call Home; 4. Why not You
Publicist: Self-promoted
Review: “What if it didn’t need to get played on radio? Or get placed in a TV show? Or earn any money? What if I just wrote and recorded some music that I loved? What would I say? What would it sound like?” Those are the questions that led Scott Krippayne aka PAehNE to create the “beautyandpain” project, a series of EPs that he’ll be releasing throughout 2019, four songs at a time – until it feels complete. The truth is that these songs would sound great on the radio, and constitute some of the best work he has done since we first met him at the Durango Songwriters Expo a few years ago. All four of these tracks shine with a positive message and a great beat that will keep the listener invested, especially “The Place I Call Home.” You can’t go wrong with Beauty and Pain.
Recommendation: Drop whatever you’re doing and Get this one and whatever comes next.
Artist Name: Mode Moderne
Album Name: Mode IV
Label: Light Organ Records
Genre: Indie Pop
Track Listing: 1. Oui Madame; 2. Yours Truly; 3. Moderne Love; 4. Hounds of Love; 5. Dazzling Dreams; 6. Doomy Daydream; 7. Piss and Flowery Poetry; 8. Gastown Nights
Publicist: Auteur Research
Review: Mode Moderne merge the retro sound of 80s new wave with modern shoegaze to create a unique Indie Pop sound that should appeal to fans of all ages. The first single, “Moderne Love,” is an exceptional track that is radio friendly and worthy of your attention. In fact nearly every track has that perfect vibe for radio and consideration for placement opportunities in television, film and commercials. Our favorite tracks include “Yours Truly,” “Moderne Love,” “Hounds of Love,” “Dazzling Dreams,” “Doomy Daydream,” and “Gastown Nights.”
Recommendation: If you love great music that spans generations, then go Get this one.
Artist Name: Pikes
Album Name: X-Man-Y
Label: ART:ery / Shir Records
Genre: Indie Pop
Track Listing: 1. For Herman; 2. Lluc de Riu; 3. Gone Missing in a Dream; 4. X-Man-Y; 5. Awe
Publicist: Self-promoted
Review: The debut release from Pikes (fka TOFFE) is a dreamy mix of synth and ethereal vocals that instantly makes an impression on the listener. The music soars as do the vocals, creating an air of calm that permeates the senses. You can best feel this on “Gone Missing in a Dream,” while the words and sound of “Lluc de Riu” (Light of the River) will truly move you. We think this is a dynamic start for this artist and can’t wait to see what he comes up with next. All five tracks are worthy of your attention.
Recommendation: Definitely jump on this train and Get this one.
Artist Name: Jimmy Charles
Album Name: Hard Way to Go
Label: Self-released
Genre: Country
Track Listing: 1, Blue Spaces; 2. She’s Where I Belong; 3. Rollin’ On; 4. God and a Woman; 5. Superman; 6. I am not Alone; 7. Hard way to Go
Publicist: So Much Moore Media
Review: Jimmy Charles is cut from the same cloth as current country giants like Jason Aldean and Brantley Gilbert, and if this EP is any indication, should be joining their ranks shortly as one of America’s best loved country artists. “She’s Where I Belong” is a heartbreaking ballad, and could be the breakout single that he needs to reach his target audience. His music is extremely radio friendly and deserves heavy rotation on country radio and major attention from Music Row. His songs are extremely well-written and will stay in the listener’s memory long after the song is over. “Rollin’ On” should also be considered for release as a single, while “Superman” and “I am not Alone” are touching tributes to overcoming cancer with the power of prayer and the love of family and friends.
Recommendation: This artist is going to be huge. Jump on board this train early and Get this EP now!
Artist Name: DAIJU
Album Name: Experience
Label: A&R Records
Genre: Electronic/EDM
Track Listing: 1. Cosmic Hearts; 2. Creatures of the Night; 3. Juggernaut; 4. Mr. Og; 5. Sweetest Sin; 6. Nightcrawler; 7. Freedom in the Air; 8. Paradise; 9. Voices in my Head; 10. Down the Rabbit Hole; 11. Homecoming; 12. Stimulate; 13. Panic Mode; 14. XTC; 15. Requiem for a Dream; 16. Odyssey; 17. Synthetic Love; 18. Serendipity; 19. Utopia; 20. Karma
Publicist: The A&R Department
Review: DAIJU has created the ultimate dance album that doesn’t even need to be remixed for use in dance clubs or raves around the world. He is a multi-instrumentalist and a genius at creating the ultimate electronic dance soundtrack. His “Album Mini Mix” contains the best of these 20 tracks, while “Creatures of the Night” and “Cosmic Hearts” are the best individual tracks. No listener will be able to resist the urge to get up and dance.
Recommendation: If you love EDM, then this is definitely the album for you.