Are you ready for the new week? We have five new singles and music videos for you, as well as some news from the indie music front. On the LA Music Critic Award front, we finally have a battle for Fan Favorite brewing. The first 30+ votes were all for one band, but two more have now entered the fray, and it’s a close battle. The deadline for voting is midnight CDT on Wednesday, August 28, so remember to vote for your favorite band. The winners will be announced on Friday.
INDIE MUSICIAN NEEDS YOUR HELP
If you’ve spent any time on the LA music scene, then you are familiar with the amazing artist Jesse MacLeod. Ari Herstand or Ari’s Take recently updated us on MacLeod’s medical issues. Here’s his post:
“If you know Jesse MacLeod, you know his heart. If you’ve heard his songs, you know his soul. He was one of the first friends I made in Los Angeles and has remained one of (my) best friends ever since.
He is loyal and caring. Supportive and compassionate. And I don’t have to tell you how incredibly talented he is. He writes soulful, heartfelt songs that captivate even the most skeptical rooms. He knows how to craft a lyric that can seem so simple, but penetrates you right to your core. Whether he’s singing about getting busy in the restaurant bathroom with the waitress, or stumbling through a relationship ‘just being a man’ or simply having a ‘real good feeling’ about a new love interest, his music makes you feel right at home. He’s got one of those voices that you want to take a long road trip listening to. Or grab a lover and slow dance to. He’s one of my favorite singer/songwriters. And an all around great guy.
Many of you know that Jesse got melanoma a couple years ago. At the time it was contained to his lower lip. After surgery, reconstruction and radiation, he went into remission. Unfortunately, it has come back with a vengeance. It has metastasized and Jesse currently has multiple tumors of varying sizes in his lungs, hip, shoulder, ribs and lymph nodes.
He will be undergoing treatment and will be fighting this thing with everything he’s got. But he needs our help!
He will be staying with his parents in Memphis during this process, but he will be getting treatment in Los Angeles. I encourage you to give whatever donation you can to help Jesse along this process to help cover the plane tickets and the extra medical costs.
At the very least, please shoot him a message and let him know you’re thinking about him. He really appreciates it. And pop on one of his records (might I suggest “Just Being a Man” or “Real Good Feeling”) and spend some time meditating to his beautiful contributions to the world.
His music has affected and influenced me more than he’ll ever know.
Thank you for your love and support of Jesse during this time of need.”
NEW SINGLES
Our first single today comes from Canadian Margø and is a hot electronic pop tune called “Lovelost.” We think it’s the perfect way to get your week off to a great start.
Our second single will give you an immediate feeling of deja vu, as the rich tones and musical stylings of Julian James will remind you of a cross between the rich voice of Van Morrison and the jazz greatness of New Orleans. Check out “Looking for a Light” and let us know what you think.
https://soundcloud.com/julian-james-813506639/looking-for-a-light/s-Bm7gv
Next up is the sweet sound of Caitlin Nicole with her latest single, “Differently Able Man,” complete with a strong message and perfect harmonies.
Single number four is a straight-ahead country tune that reminds us of a cross between Montgomery Gentry and Blake Shelton. Check out Matt Westin and “Stomp On.”
Our final single this week is from Peach Luffe, who is trying to become a Canadian citizen so he can be a full-time musician. His latest is a deep song about hopelessness, set in an upbeat manner that entices the listener to truly listen to his message. Check out “On my Side.”
NEW MUSIC VIDEOS
Our first music video is from a gentleman that truly needs no introduction. it is a powerful video about sexual abuse and comes to us from one of the greatest country musicians of our time, Vince Gill. Check out his message contained in “Forever Changed,” the latest single from his forthcoming album, Okie,
Next up is an animated lyric video from another pair of greats, Cherié Currie and Brie Darling. It is a cover of “Do it Again” from The Kinks. Enjoy their version.
Our third single comes from Adera, and we really love the sound of “Little Feather.” The song talks about a topic we are all too familiar with – anxiety. We think she nails it with this visualization of her song.
Our next video has collected more than 3 million views in less than 10 days, and combines two of today’s best – Lauv and Anne-Marie. Check out “F**k I’m Lonely.” We bet you can relate to this one.
We close things out this week with the fun sound of Lush Puppy with their insanely fun video for their latest song, “Ms. Grey.” This one should tide you over until the next edition. See you soon.