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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 NameWoman’s Hour

Album NameEphyra

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 NameNominjin

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 NameBony Macaroni

Album NameBony 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 NameLeslie Becker

Album NameTaboo

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 NameEden Espinosa

Album NameRevelation

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 NameMarlene Oak

Album NameSilver 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 NameTony 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 NameSaneit

Album NameCrush

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 NameIn 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 NameAmateur 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 NameA 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 NameThe Suitcase Junket

Album NameMean 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 NameChris 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 NameEcce Shnak

Album NameJoke 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 NameShort Shadows

Album NameWar 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 NameZephyranthes

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 NameSignals

Album NameSignals

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 NameSusan Santos

Album NameNo 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!

 

 

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Get it or forget it – Black Cat Biscuit, Isa Bell, Paria, Charlie Dennard, Sonic Rade

We’re back with our first Get it or Forget it for the month of April, and have five interesting artists for you to check out.  Later this week watch for our Ten Great Singles and Ten Amazing Videos articles, as well as our #NewMusicFriday edition of Get it or Forget it.  Let’s get going.

Artist NameBlack Cat Biscuit

Album Name That’s How the Cookie Crumbles

Label:  Naked

Genre:  Blues

Track Listing:  1.  Train 66; 2.  Haunting Me; 3.  Sons of a Vampire; 4.  Parrot Woman; 5.  Ain’t got Nobody to Come Home; 6.  What I Really Need is You; 7.  He’s a Fool; 8.  Bad James; 9.  Hey Little Kiddy; 10.  I Don’t Know; 11.  So sad and Lonely; 12.  Goin’ Home

Publicist:  The Bluesbones

Review: This band may be from Belgium, but the have captured the American art forms of the blues to create a debut album that sets the bar high for subsequent projects.  Mixing rockabilly with the blues sound of Chicago and New Orleans, every blues lover will find a lot to love about this album.  The songs are fun and upbeat, even if they are the blues.  We think this band could easily compete in the US with their dynamic style, and hope that they will come to Memphis for the International Blues Challenge.

Recommendation:  Go Get this one.

Artist NameIsa Bell

Album Name Lightin’ Up Your Day

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Reggae/Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Hypnotise the Time; 2.  All United; 3.  Don’t Say It …; 4.  Let it Go; 5.  Lightin’ up Your Day

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  Isa Bell is a work of art – a beautiful woman with a golden voice and the ability to merge a jazz standards style with the chill factor of reggae.  Her voice is so classy you’d expect it to be singing by a piano in a smoky bar.  Once the reggae beat kicks in, your image changes and you expect her to be singing on an island somewhere.  We really love the ska feel of “Don’t Say It.”  She is one of the best discoveries we have made this year, and we think she has the goods to conquer the world.  We can’t wait to hear what comes next.

Recommendation:  This one is a priority – go Get it!

Artist NameParia

Album Name Popsicle

Label:  Bøl Records

Genre:  R&B./Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Disappear; 2.  Summer Blind; 3.  Tragic; 4.  Casual

Publicist:  Mystic Sons

Review:  Paria has one of those voices that few pop singers have ever possessed – one that soars and climbs ever higher – like those of Minnie Ripperton and Mariah Carey.  You can feel the soul and R&B of these tracks, and they soothe your mind as they caress your ears and quickly get you in the mood.  We introduced you to her last September when we featured “Casual” in our Monday Mashup, and are glad that she’s come back with more.  We just want a full length album.

Recommendation:  Definitely worth your time – Get this one and chill.

Artist NameCharlie Dennard

Album NameDeep Blue

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Jazz

Track Listing:  1.  St. Charles Strut; 2.  Mojave; 3.  Wanderlust; 4.  Deep Blue; 5.  Trois Fois; 6.  Joe’s Crusade; 7.  Father

Publicist:  Mouthpiece Music

Review: Charlie Dennard is an amazing composer and pianist who is also the music director for the Cirque du Soleil show “Totem,” currently touring the European continent.  He has adopted New Orleans as his home, and his music reflects the musical heritage of that special city.  This is jazz music for jazz nerds.  It’s non-pretentious, primarily piano and jazz snare, and thoroughly chill.  Just add a glass of wine or your favorite mixed drink, sit back and relax, and take it all in – you will instantly feel the tension leave your body.

Recommendation:  This one is a must-have for all serious jazz lovers.

Artist NameSonic Rade

Album NameSonic Rade

Label:  VDM Records

Genre:  Indie Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Lost Identity; 2.  Let’s Dream Tonight; 3.  Black Cloud; 4.  Queen of Hearts; 5.  Ink in the Water; 6.  Back to the Moon; 7.  In the Deep; 8.  American Eyes; 9.  All That we Breathe; 10.  Cloverfields; 11.  Believers; 12.  Indian Calling; 13.  Hollywood

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  Sonic Rade is a Swiss indie pop/rock trio.  Their previous album garnered enough critical support to receive a first-round nomination for the 2016 Grammys, and their new one is no less worthy.  Their sound will bring back memories of bands like Depeche Mode and Duran Duran, and the band deserves serious industry attention, especially from college radio.  The album is deep with appropriate cuts, especially their first single, “Let’s Dream Tonight.”

Recommendation:  Grab it while it’s hot.

 

 

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Get it or forget it – Kim Cameron and Side FX, Andy Leon and the GMP, Only Yours, Atomic Road Kings, Lullwater

It’s a special Saturday edition of Get it or Forget it, since we have sooooo many reviews to do.  Check out these amazing indie artists and choose your favorites.

Artist NameKim Cameron and Side FX

Album NameCarpe Musicam

Label:  Side FX Partners

Genre:  House/Dub/Chill/Trance/EDM

Track Listing:  1.  Fearless Lovers (Bimbo Bahamas Mix); 2.  Fearless Lovers (Bimbo Bahamas Radio Mix); 3.  Fearless Lovers; 4.  Fearless Lovers (Bimbo New X Dub); 5.  Let Me Ask You; 6.  Share My Pillow (Bahner Remix); 7.  Share My Pillow (Deep House Session Serkan Demirel); 8.  Share My Pillow (Wow Jones Remix); 9.  Share My Pillow Remix (Halo’s Stretch The Sky Mix); 10.  Share My Pillow; 11.  Side FX Share My Pillow (Serge Voluminus Remix); 12.  Sometimes; 13.  Take Me Back; 14.  Forever (acoustic)

Publicist:  EMPKT PR

Review:  Unlike many EDM artists, Kim Cameron has a voice and knows how to sing, as demonstrated on the closing acoustic track, “Forever.”  She contributes six songs and eight remixes to the project, and leaves us with a desire to get up and dance.  Of the dance tracks, our favorite is “Share my Pillow,” especially the version with her band Side FX.  If you love to dance, this is the perfect collection for you.

Recommendation:  Definitely check her out.

Artist NameAndy Leon and the GMP

Album NameThe Great Mouse Parade

Label:  1112827 Records

Genre:  Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Sweetness; 2.  Suave; 3.  Follow; 4.  The Morning After

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  We have far too few pure voices within the indie music circle, but we have to put Andy Leon in that group.  Along with her band, the Great Mouse Parade, Leon has crafted and sings perfect songs that combine elements of indie rock, pop, jazz and folk to form the perfect platform for her music.  We simply can’t get enough of her sound and look forward to checking out the band live.  All four of these songs are attention-worthy and serve as tasty appetizers for what we are sure is yet to come.  Of the four, our favorite track is “Follow.”

Recommendation:  Definitely Get this one.  This band is going places.

Artist NameOnly Yours

Album NameOverrun

Label:  Pirates Blend Records

Genre:  Indie Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Doubts; 2.  Different; 3.  Overrun; 4.  By Now; 5.  Hamburg; 6.  Surely I; 7.  Everlasting; 8.  Half Alive; 9.  Haunted by Love; 10.  Stay

Publicist:  Auteur Research

Review:  Toronto-based indie pop/rock band Only Yours has delivered a masterful gem of a debut album with the release of Overrun.  Behind the stunning vocals of Lowell Sostomi, the band turns in great songs that are radio friendly and make you want to hear them again and again.  Kicking off the album with the future hit “Doubts,” Only Yours soars and hooks the listener from the first note.  This album is ripe with radio singles like the title track, and should propel them into the spotlight as one of the best new acts of 2019.

Recommendation:  Don’t hesitate to go Get this one!

Artist NameAtomic Road Kings

Album Name Clean up the Blood

Label:  Bigtone Records

Genre:  Blues

Track Listing:  1.  I’ve got Time; 2.  Rumors; 3.  In Arms Reach; 4.  Have Your Way; 5.  My way Back Home; 6.  Clean up the Blood; 7.  Candy Man; 8.  Ain’t for Me; 9.  You got to Change; 10.  Two Sided Story; 11.  Vibrations; 12.  Back Down South

Publicist:  Frank Roszak Promotions

Review:  Atomic Road Kings, started by Eric “Jailhouse Von Herzen (Social Distortion), mixes classic gospel, blues and rock and roll to create a down home feeling that would fit perfectly with an evening of good food and drink down in the Mississippi Delta.  The raw vocals and guitar playing of Big Jon Atkinson combine seamlessly with Von Herzen’s driving harmonica, coupled  with the rhythm section that includes Bill Stuve on double bass/electric bass and Malachi Johnson on drums.  This is down and dirty blues, and the shear sexiness of it will make  you sweat.  If we only could listen to one blues band, it would be the Atomic Road Kings.

Recommendation:  Run and Get this one!

Artist Name Lullwater

Album Name Voodoo

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Alt Rock/Metal

Track Listing:  1.  Curtain Call; 2.  Dark Divided; 3.  Empty Chamber; 4.  Similar Skin; 5.  This Life; 6.  Godlike; 7.  Buzzards; 8.  Fight of Your Life; 9.  Into the Sun; 10.  Yellow Bird; 11.  Suffer Not

Publicist:  Tom George PR

Review:  We introduced you to this band earlier this month as their video for “Empty Chamber” was featured as one of the Ten Amazing Videos of March 2019.  They have an instantly recognizable hard rock sound that borders on metal, but with the southern rock groove of bands like Led Zeppelin and Lynyrd Skynyrd.   Their songs are perfectly suited for placement in film and television, especially the first track “Curtain Call.””Empty Chamber,” “Similar Skin,” “Godlike,” and “Into the Sun.”

Recommendation:  If you like your rock hard and love the sound of metal, you will love this band.  Definitely check them out.

 

 

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Get it or forget it – Tony Lucca, Chris Jones and the Night Drivers, Lindy Vopnfjord, Mekons, Minka

We made it to New Music Friday again, and we have five brand new ones to review and share, including the latest from a former Mousketeer.  It’s been a rough week on the home-front, with an simple puncture wound turning into an infection, but we think this music is just the medicine to make things better.  Let us know what you think.

Artist NameTony Lucca

Album NameAin’t no Storm

Label:  Off the Road Adventures / Rock Ridge Music

Genre:  Indie Pop/Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Everything’s Changing; 2.  Come Around; 3.  One Less You; 4.  Frame by Frame; 5.  Restless Heart; 6.  Empty Headed Blues; 7.  Room with a View; 8.  Other Side of the Clouds; 9.  Frame by Frame (radio edit)

Publicist:  Skye Media

Review:  Tony Lucca is known for lots of things, including being a Mousketeer along side of Christina Aguilera, being a member of Team Adam on Season 2 of NBC’s The Voice, and being the artist who gave his slot with NSYNC to fellow Mousketeer Justin Timberlake.  But with the arrival of his latest album, it is truly evident that Lucca has definitely “arrived” as a hot songwriter and future Grammy winner.  From the upbeat opening track, “Everthing’s Changing” to the radio edit of his first single, “Frame by Frame,” Lucca hits us right between the ears with emotional lyrics and vocal delivery and incredible musicianship.  This is without a doubt his best album ever, and should finally elevate him to the level that he deserves – super stardom.  We have already featured “Restless Heart” and “Everything’s Changing” in our Monday Mashup, and think this album is jam packed with songs worthy of being released as singles.

Recommendation:  Drop whatever you’re doing – Go Get this one today!

Artist Name Chris Jones & the Night Drivers

Album Name The Choosing Road

Label:  Mountain Home Music

Genre:  Bluegrass

Track Listing:  1.  Your Remarkable Return; 2.  Letters to Brendan; 3.  Looking for the Bridge; 4.  I Can’t Change the Rhyme; 5.  Back in the High Life Again; 6.  Nyhan’s Regret; 7.  I’ll Watch her Soul; 8.  Bend in the Road; 9.  I Shouldn’t Even be Here; 10.  Who you Want me to Be; 11.  Own the Blues; 12.  Glimpse of the Kingdom

Publicist:  Crossroads Label Group

Review:  Sit down Rhonda Vincent and Alison Krauss – there’s another band in bluegrass that is ready to ascend the throne.  The new album from Chris Jones & the Night Drivers has everything you want on a bluegrass album – great story lyrics, a strong voice with perfect harmonies, and great performances on mandolin, banjo, fiddle and bass, with amazing guitar thrown in for good measure.  Composed of Chris Jones on guitar and lead vocals, Gina Clowes on banjo and backing vocals, Mark Stoffel on mandolin and fiddle and Jon Wiesberger on bass, this band should be the standard for all budding bluegrass players.  We love every song, especially “Your Remarkable Return,” their amazing cover of Steve Winwood‘s classic “Back in the High Life Again,” the sterling instrumental “Nyhan’s Regret,” the soulful “Who you Want me to Be,” and the gospel-tinged “Glimpse of the Kingdom.”

Recommendation:  Run out and Get this one!

Artist Name Lindy Vopnfjörd

Album Name You Will Know When It’s Right

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Indie Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Love me Like That; 2.  Standing on the Sea; 3.  Give Some Love; 4.  Our Greatest Irony; 5.  How did we get Away; 6.  Everlasting Odyssey; 7.  I’m so Hi; 8.  Love Sister (live in Reykjavik with Nydonsk)

Publicist:  The Syndicate

Review:  Talk about dejá vu!  As soon as the album started with the first track, “Love me Like That,” it felt like classical rock artists like Tom Petty and Bob Dylan were speaking through the voice of the lead vocalist.  The songs are well written and hit the ground running.  They are perfect for radio and inspiration, beginning with the first track and continuing on.  “Standing on the Sea” almost feels like Brit Pop.  Each song brings back a piece of musical history and puts this artist squarely on a track to the top of the charts.

Recommendation:  Definitely Get this one!

Artist NameMekons

Album NameDeserted

Label:  Bloodshot Records

Genre:  Indie Rock/Punk

Track Listing:  1.  Lawrence of California; 2.  Harar 1883; 3.  Into the Sun; 4.  How Many Stars; 5.  In the Desert; 6.  Mirage; 7.  Weimar Vending Maching; 8.  Andromeda; 9.  After the Rain

Publicist:  Bloodshot Records

Review:  Mekons come to us from the UK, combining elements of punk, psychedelica and indie rock to their sound, hitting us over the head with a tidal wave of sound that quickly envelops the listener.  This is rock as it was intended and perfect for those time when you want to drown out the world and totally immerse yourself in the music.  If you want some sentimental folk, they have that on “How Many Stars,” so don’t think they can only rock.  We also love the sweeping strings and “cool” feel of “Andromeda.”

Recommendation:  Get it.

Artist NameMINKA

Album NameMysteries of the Heart

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  R&B

Track Listing:  1.  Mysteries of the Heart; 2.  Something Special; 3.  Rollerblades; 4.  Parties; 5.  You Knew I was a Freak

Publicist:  The Syndicate

Review:  We introduced you to MINKA in April 2017 when they released their live album.  We again reviewed them in mid-February for the first of their EP trilogy, and are back again with the second in that trilogy.  While they maintain their overall R&B groove, this set if more upbeat and perfect for the soundtrack of your next party, especially if you like the sound of Prince.  The title track is a sure-fire hit, as is “Rollerblades.”  You can’t go wrong with this one.

Recommendation:  Definitely add this one to your party playlist!

 

 

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Get it or forget it – Pikes, Whisperado, Matt Pless, Hhoogg, Comfort Club

Happy Tuesday.  We’re back with another edition of Get it or Forget it, and this one is truly unique.  We have a lot of reviews to do to catch up, so let’s get going.

Artist Name:  Pikes

Album NamePterodactyl 1994

Label:  ART:ERY / Shir Records

Genre:  Indie Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Pterodactyl 1994; 2.  Weightless Tears; 3.  Trends; 4.  Pinnacle; 5.  Forgive Myself

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  We reviewed their previous EP back in January, and they’ve already got another one out.  We stand by our initial impressions, which have only been strengthened by this new EP, and we firmly believe that we are witnessing the birth of an international star.  Once again he has delivered five sterling songs that are commercially viable, as well as  radio friendly, and we look forward to the opportunity to catch him in concert.  We especially love the jazzy goodness of “Trends” and the majestic grandeur of “Forgive Myself.”

Recommendation:  Time is running out – Get this one now!

Artist NameWhisperado

Album NameBang One Out

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Roots/Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Bear Suit; 2.  Fourth of July; 3.  All the Truth I Need; 4.  Bang One Out

Publicist:  Oren Hope Marketing

Review:  Of all the musical genres we review, Americana and roots/rock are two of our favorites, and Whisperado is a first class addition to that genre.  With their first new music in six years, Whisperado delivers four classic songs that are memorable and point to more great things from this premiere band.  Included with the three original tunes is their own rocking cover of the Dave Alvin tune “Fourth of July.”  Whether original or cover, this band knows how to rock, and we can’t wait to hear the rest of the album when it is released later this year.  In the meantime, we’re just gonna put the title track on repeat.

Recommendation:  Definitely Get this one – hopefully it will tide you over until the full-length album comes out.

Artist Name Matt Pless

Album NameTumbleweed

Label:  Wembleway Music

Genre:  Singer-songwriter/Punk

Track Listing:  1.  Ashtray; 2.  Piggy Bank; 3.  My Crooked Ways; 4.  Mad Child’s Lament; 5.  What You Will; 6.  The Book of You and I; 7.  Portland; 8.  Talkin’ Information Blues; 9.  The Crayon Song; 10.  White Picket Fences; 11.  My Idea of Heaven; 12.  In the Past Tense

Publicist:  TAG Publicity

Review:  Originally released acoustically in 2013, Matt Pless has returned and improved on the sheer simplicity of Tumbleweed and made it even better, keeping it fresh for today’s political climate.  Mixing the best of Bob Dylan, The Violent Femmes and Flogging Molly,  Pless finds a way to use these diverse styles to create protest music that the listener will not soon forget, especially the lead track, “Ashtray.”  He is truly the voice of this generation.

Recommendation:  Give this one a listen – we’re sure something will strike a chord with you.

Artist NameHhoogg

Album NameEarthling, Go Home!

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Improvisational Psychedelic Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Ccossmmooss; 2.  Rustic Alien Living; 3.  Journey to the Dying Place; 4.  Star Wizard, Headless and Awake; 5.  Eaten on the Frontier; 6.  Recalled to the Pyramids; 7.  Infinitely Gone

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  If you love to listen to great rock guitars, complete with a healthy backbeat and blistering guitars, then Hhoogg has the perfect album for you.  Billing themselves as a psychedelic rock band from outer space, they provide a sound that is truly out of this world.  This songs will satiate your desire for great music, and are the perfect companion to everyday chores.  Sit back or just keep moving to these impressive sounds.

Recommendation:  Definitely worth getting.  We love their sound.

Artist NameComfort Club

Album Name Lone Cactus Motel

Label:  Comfort Club Records

Genre:  Indie Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Better Than Me; 2.  Kindness; 3.  Not in Love; 4.  Rearview Mirror

Publicist:  Self-promoted

ReviewColin Tracey aka Comfort Club has a strong presence on the guitar, providing radio friendly vocals that squarely put him in an Indie Rock style.  We love the slight funkiness in his guitar and the pop feel of his lyrics that make us believe that he could have a successful radio career.  His riffs are amazing, and lift the songs to a new level, especially on “Better Than Me.”  His rock borders on roots on “Kindness,” and we think he has the chops to give that genre a run for its money.

Recommendation:  Give him a listen.

 

 

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Get it or forget it – The Cleverlys, Taali, Kat Holland, Newscast, Blue Angels

Happy New Music Friday!  We hope you had a wonderful week and are ready to let  your hair down for the weekend.  We have some powerful music for you today which has been released today, and we are happy to share it with you.  Enjoy the mix.

Artist NameThe Cleverlys

Album NameBlue

Label:  Mountain Home Music Company

Genre:  Bluegrass

Track Listing:  1,  Baby; 2.  Milkshake; 3.  Girl in the Sky; 4.  Blue (Da Ba Dee); 5.  She’s Not (Ain’t) There; 6.  Wait a Minute; 7.  Party Rock Anthem; 8.  Irreplaceable; 9.  What’s Up; 10.  I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles); 11.  Oh Death; 12.  The End of the Record

Publicist:  Crossroads Label Group

Review:  The Cleverlys are what happens when Justin Bieber and Beyonce get drunk and create a baby at a bluegrass concert.  They mix the best of pop and hip hop with comedy and bluegrass to create their signature Ozark sound.  They give that treatment to such well-known songs as Justin Bieber‘s “Baby,” Beyonce‘s “Irreplaceable,” LMFAO‘s “Party Rock Anthem,” The Zombies‘ “She’s Not (Ain’t) There,” and The Proclaimers‘ “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles).”  Even the title song is a cover of that incessant song about a world that’s blue.  This one is unique and belongs in every music collection, regardless of your favorite genre.

Recommendation:  Rush out and Get this one.

Artist NameTaali

Album NameI am Here

Label:  Rainbow Blonde Records

Genre:  Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Release; 2.  I Held my Breath; 3.  Hear you Now; 4.  I Have Seen it for Myself; 5.  Let the Light In; 6.  Star (ft José James); 7.  For Michal; 8.  Right Sized; 9.  Los Angeles; 10.  A Lack of Color; 11.  Peace be Upon You; 12.  Hope of my Own; 13.  Erev Shel Shoshanim; 14.  Plunge; 15.  I’ll Meet You

Publicist:  The Syndicate

Review:  Taali is a gifted singer-songwriter who recently founded her own label, together with José James (who she features on her song “Star”), and decided to become the debut artist.  Her sound is familiar yet fresh, with upbeat and positive songs about love and life.  She shows that flair on “I Held my Breath,” and it continues through the end of the album.  We think quite a few of the tracks would sound great on radio and in dance clubs, especially “Hear You Now” and “Star.”  We also love the Jewish/Middle Eastern musical influence on “I Have Seen it for Myself.”  We can’t wait to hear what comes next from the creative genius that is Taali.

Recommendation:  Definitely Get this one.

Artist Name Kat Holland

Album NameRetrovision

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Jazz/Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Stay; 2.  Losing Balance; 3.  Happy Pill; 4.  The One

Publicist:  Gramophone Media

Review:  Kat Holland’s voice is husky and full and fits perfectly with her mix of pop and jazz, creating music that is radio-friendly across a host of genres.  All four of these tracks rock and will help cement her place as an artist on the rise.  Her voice is not easily forgotten, and her vibe will make you want to hear her again and again.  We already shared her first single, “The One,” and think she’s definitely The One that will make it.

Recommendation:  Don’t think about it – grab this one today!

Artist NameNewscast

Album Name 5

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Synth Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Late Night Queen; 2.  Blur; 3.  Banana Smoothie; 4.  Olive; 5.  Undercover

Publicist:  Noisy Ghost PR

Review:  Newscast is a duo composed of Hayden Boyd and Salar Almakky that hit all the right buttons in delivering a smooth, fun, upbeat sound that will keep you ready for the dance floor.  The sound is retro and groovy and will keep you interested from start to finish.  The EP is a collection of the first five songs the group wrote together as Newscast, and were recorded between April and December 2018.  We look forward to their next 500 songs.

Recommendation:  These guys belong in your library.  Go pick it up today!

Artist Name:  Blue Angels

Album Name Sue

Label:  UNO NYC

Genre:  Ambient Dance

Track Listing:  1.  Gil; 2.  Ceo; 3.  Dislocation; 4.  Cryin

Publicist:  Worldwide Friendly Society

Review:  Blue Angels bill themselves as “ambient dance” but the music doesn’t do it for us.  The band has no social media presence and next to nothing is provided in the press release.  The music is interesting, but does little to stand out from the crowded indie music scene.  This one just doesn’t deliver.

Recommendation:  Forget it.

 

 

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Get it or forget it – JP Ruggieri, Dewinter, Merely, Hugh Marsh, Dimitri K

We’re back with some more new releases to review for your pleasure and enjoyment, and we have a truly eclectic mix for you today from around the world.  We hope our reviews help you when deciding where to invest your time and money in sharing indie music.

Artist NameJP Ruggieri

Album NameWaiting on You

Label:  Benafue Records

Genre:  Americana

Track Listing:  1.  Waiting on You; 2.  The Meaning; 3.  Bumble Bee; 4.  Don’t Break my Heart; 5.  Gone Again; 6.  How can a Man Live his Life Without a Broken Heart?; 7.  I Don’t Want to Grow Up; 8.  That I Do

Publicist:  PRESSED PR

Review:  JP Ruggieri is a storyteller with love on his mind.  In this beautiful collection, he opens up his heart and sings of his desire to love without fear of hurting.  These songs contain elements of his Nashville influence, with some country, folk and Americana mixed in, but they are truly works of art.  He connects with his honesty and the simple truth that we have all loved and lost and how much it hurts.  He is celebrating the release of his album with a tour of the UK and we wish him every success.  We hope he finds the love he’s looking for, and continues to bring us more treasures.

Recommendation:  Definitely worth checking out.

Artist NameDewinter

Album NameCold Like the Winter

Label:  Musarañas Records

Genre:  Synth Pop

Track Listing:  1,  Mayflower; 2.  A*Ny*Way; 3.  My Actions; 4.  Substitutions; 5.  You Won’t; 6.  Things I Said

Publicist:  Musarañas Records

Review:  Barcelona’s Dewinter brings their beautiful synth pop sound to the rest of the world on their latest EP, Cold Like the Winter.  These songs are upbeat, breezy and so refreshing, and are nothing like the drivel we have to endure on the radio.  They deserve serious industry attention, and we are thankful to Spain’s Musarañas Records for giving them a chance to shine.  We love the retro feel and can’t help but feel better just listening to their groove.

Recommendation:  Go Get this one.

Artist NameMerely

Album Name Hatching the Egg

Label:  Year 0001

Genre:  Synth Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Vixen’s Scream; 2.  Mystery Garden; 3.  Crazy Heart; 4.  The Magic Shrine; 5.  In the Wizard’s Eye; 6.  Sacrifice; 7.  The Sunset Beach; 8.  Oracle’s Dream

Publicist:  MOTORMOUTHMEDIA

Review:  Continuing our world-wide reviews, Merely is another of the amazing artists we have discovered from Sweden.  Her music is ethereal and light, reminiscent of the sound of Enya.  Her songs are relaxing and fresh, and will ease the listener’s mind as they chill after a long day of work.  Just don’t play them while you’re driving.  We think her music is universal and should help her become more well-known.  Definitely pay attention to this amazing artist.

Recommendation:  Worthy of adding to your collection.

Artist NameHugh Marsh

Album NameViolinvocations

Label:  Western Vinyl

Genre:  Instrumental

Track Listing:  1.  I Laid Down in the Snow; 2.  Miku Murmuration; 3.  Thirtysix Hundred Grandview; 4.  The Rain Gambler; 5.  A Beautiful Mistake; 6.  Da Solo Non Solitaro; 7.  Across the Aether; 8.  She Will

Publicist:  MOTORMOUTHMEDIA

Review:  Hugh Marsh is a gifted violinist and composer who has contributed to numerous movie soundtracks, including The Da Vinci Code, Armageddon and The Chronicles of Narnia.  He is a four-time winner of the Jazz Report Award and three-time winner of the National Jazz Award, and has worked with the likes of Iggy Pop, Robert Palmer, Peter Murphy, Jon Hassell, Hanz Zimmer and many others.  This album is not your typical classical violin instrumental, but a boundary blurring expression by a master violinist who understands the depth of sound that can emanate from his instrument.  Enjoy this one if you like something different.

Recommendation:  If you like experimental music, then you will probably enjoy this unlikely instrumental mix.

Artist NameDimitri K.

Album Name:  7/8

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Contemporary Jazz Instrumental

Track Listing:  1.  7/8; 2.  Inferred; 3.  Interpretation of a Dream; 4.  Fashion Etiquette; 5.  Blue Room; 6.  Subtle Speculation; 7.  Intuitive; 8.  Your Way; 9.  Oculus; 10.  A Day in Paris; 11.  Dusky Light; 12.  Set in Motion

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  We love jazz, and we love the sound of Dimitri K.  All of these songs have been written and performed in the “7/8” time signature, and we would love to listen to the entire album.  Unfortunately, the artist only provided us with snippets of the songs, so we were unable to completely evaluate them.  However from what we could hear, we think he is head and shoulders with his more well-known jazz peers, and definitely worth checking out.

Recommendation:  Give him a listen.