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Ten amazing videos from March 2018

Every Monday we bring you news from the indie arts world, as well as new singles and music videos.  Unfortunately, we receive so many requests that we are unable to accommodate everyone.  We decided to create a monthly listing of singles and music videos we thought were worthy but didn’t have space for in our Monday Mashup.  Here is our list of music videos for the month of March.

First up is a delightful indie rock lyric video from Krantz for their single “Run Away.”  This one is guaranteed to get your blood pumping and get you moving.  Enjoy.

Our second featured video is from a group that we recently reviewed, and also featured in our Ten Great Singles from February 2018 article.  Here is their lyric video for “My Force” from Freedom Baby.

Next up is a very retro sounding video from Jessica Risker.  The song is quirky, as is the video, so enjoy this one for “Cut my Hair.”

Another artist we recently reviewed was Ghost & the City.  Their video for “Living Room” is visually stunning, while the song is an amazing creation, with horns to die for and vocals that create shivers down your spine.  Enjoy.

Number five for the month of March comes from Bonander, who encourage us to “Quit Everything and Become a Princess.”  The retro disco beat will definitely get your blood pumping.  Check out this fun video.

For our next video, we travel to Norway, where Gundelach and ARY have created this stunning visual for their song “Past the Building.”  We love the entire vibe of this one, and think it definitely has legs.

Our seventh video is from Common Deer, a mellow chill band that offers us “Glass (Redux).”  Put this one on to relax and feel the tensions just melt from your body.

Next is another chill video for “Tuesday” by Hurt Parade.  The cinematography is amazing, as is the song, which features the line “Anywhere I want to be, as long as you’re with me.”

Stephen Michael Murphy encourages us to “Take a Trip,” his homage to the State of Colorado after they voted to legalize marijuana.  It’s a rocking, southern blues masterpiece, and the lyric video is pretty cool as well.  Let us know what you think.

Last but not least for this month is from the amazing Grace Blue, who will wow you with her video for “Nowhere to Go.”  We think this is the perfect video to close out this edition of Ten Amazing Videos.  We’ll see you next month.

 

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Artists Worth Checking Out Get it or Forget it Reviews Women in Entertainment

Get it or forget it – Freedom Baby, Yuki Ame, Oklou, Porter D’Poet, Girl Sweat Pleasure Temple Ritual Band

It’s hump day again, and the indie music just keeps on pumping.  Here are our reviews of another five albums released in March.

Artist Name:  Freedom Baby

Album Name:  How You’ll Grow

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Pop

Track Listing:  1.  When we Go; 2.  My Force; 3.  The Stranger; 4.  Drag the Lake

Publicist:  Auteur Research

Review:  With an amazing instrumental opening, featuring some intense trumpet and heavenly harmonies, Freedom Baby’s latest EP takes off with all the dynamics of an opening number in a Broadway musical.  The music is pure pop, with the relaxing accompaniment underneath soaring vocals that take the listener to a new level.  This music is radio friendly and also worthy of placement in television and film.  This one is definitely going on repeat, as we could listen to these four amazing tracks over and over again.  They have an amazing similarity to the orchestral sound of ELO and Spandau Ballet, with the vocal harmonies of Tears for Fears.  Definitely worth checking out, especially the powerful “The Stranger.”

Recommendation:  We highly recommend you Get this one.  We can’t wait to see what’s next for Freedom Baby.

Artist Name:  Yuki Ame

Album Name:  Anamnesis

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Electronica

Track Listing:  1.  Circles (ft. Zoe); 2.  Blue Room; 3.  Love Me; 4.  Mykonos; 5.  Elisa

Publicist:  Practise Music

Review:  The first thing that stands out is the incredible voice of Zoe on the first track, riding high above the electronic sounds created by Yuki Ame.  Too bad she isn’t on every track.  But even without those stand-out vocals, the music is interesting enough to grab the attention of any listener as Ame takes off on an audio journey into his world, where non-traditional music reigns.  These tracks would make good material for a great DJ dance mix, and we strongly encourage budding DJs everywhere to check out this material.  There are so many levels to the songs that a creative person would find the resource like a treasure trove.

Recommendation:  If you love electronica, or love to create dance mixes, we strongly encourage you to check this one out and use these amazing tunes to create more art.

Artist Name:  Oklou

Album Name:  The Rite of May

Label:  Nuxxe

Genre:  Electronica

Track Listing:  1.  Valley; 2.  Samuel; 3.  They Can’t Hear Me; 4.  Valley 2; 5.  Holy Lost Arizona; 6.  Friendless

Publicist:  World Friendly Society

Review:  This interesting EP begins with a primarily instrumental number, which is then brought back for a second time in the middle of the EP.  In between these two tracks are four more beautiful tracks, beginning with the incredible “Samuel,” which has an awesome R&B feel that is very radio friendly.  We have very high hopes for the future of Oklou, and think that she is on the precipice of success.  We really love “They Can’t Hear Me,” and think it would be a great placement on the Fox television series Empire.  Her music is anything but conventional, allowing her a world of possibilities on which to take her music to an even higher level.  She has a very bright future, and we can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.

Recommendation:  This artist deserves your attention.  We suggest that you Get her EP now, and create your own catalog of amazing electronica.

Artist Name:  Porter D’Poet

Album Name:  Dreamin’

Label:  SMG

Genre:  Rap/Spoken Word

Track Listing:  1.  I Wish (ft. Sanjardo B); 2.  Dreamin’ (ft. Joseph Loren) Shaddy Version; 3.  Do You Remember (ft. BDA The Producer); 4.  Perfect Timing (ft. Sanjardo B & Selecta Chronic)

Publicist:  Serafina Media Group

Review:  With an airy musical accompaniment, these spoken words rise up and grab hold of the listener’s consciousness, sinking into the subconscious mind as only truth can.  It is easy to relate to the words, as they speak of love and relationships, universal themes to all of us.  This collaborative effort makes these four tracks an important addition to the musical world, especially the title track, which features the words of Martin Luther King’s immortal “I Have a Dream” speech.  They save the best for last, as “Perfect Timing” is a reggae masterpiece.

Recommendation:  Whether or not you normally listen to spoken word, this one will change your view of this unique musical style.  Definitely give it a listen.

Artist Name:  Girl Sweat Pleasure Temple Ritual Band

Album Name:  Hyper Rituals

Label:  Evil Hoodoo Records

Genre:  Experimental

Track Listing:  1.  Mantra of the Pleasure Temple; 2.  Rite to Power; 3.  The Incarnation of Pleasure

Publicist:  Cardinal Fuzz Press

Review:  If you love noise, then you have found the perfect band.  There is some intense creativity in this noise, though, that cannot simply be dismissed out of hand.  It has a touch of the B-52’s imbedded within the intense guitars, chants, drums and screams.  This music is not for the general populace, but for those discerning few that enjoy something different.  This album would make a great soundtrack for use by the CIA and Special Forces in interrogations, as its repetitious sounds will break down any resistance.  As this is their debut, the only direction they can go is up.

Recommendation:  This one will most likely only appeal to a handful of music lovers.  For the rest of us, just forget it.

 

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Ten great singles released in February 2018

Today we’ll take a break from our Get it or Forget it series and bring you ten of the amazing singles we have received that were released in February 2018.  They are in no particular order.  Here we go.

First up is “Apartment,” a jazzy and smooth single from a new project named Rubēhill.  We really love the groove of this song and think you will too.  We think this one could easily find a home on Top 40 radio.

Next up is an anthem for girl power by R&B/Soul artist GNA.  It’s called “Love Me” and we really do.  Considering this is Women’s History Month, we think it is the perfect single for the strong independent woman in your life.

Our third single comes from Toronto-based Freedom Baby, who we introduced to you last September.  It is a moving ballad called “When we Go,” and it gives us strength and purpose.  Let us know what you think.

Next up is an amazing European act named Garden City Movement, which just released their album, Apollonia.  The single is called “Bitter Moon,” and we think it has the right mix for American radio.

Every so often one of those voices comes around that you immediately stop and take notice, voices like Beyonce, Rhiannon, and Alicia Keys.  Allow us to introduce Yasmeen, who we think belongs in that list.  Here is an acoustic version of her hit, “Half of Me.”

Our next single comes from Atlanta-based artist Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics.  They have achieved great success in the digital world, due in no small part to the quality of their songs.  Although we don’t particularly like the intro, we do love the song, so check out “Call Out my Name.”

We think you’ll really love our next single, “Going to the Grave,” by the incomparable Karrie Hayward.  This song is hot.

Next up is the amazingly soulful voice of Saby Cheek with her single, “My Captain Jack.”  Wow – where has she been hiding.  We really love this sound.

Our next to the last single comes from indie pop outfit Arms Akimbo.  We love the beat and the feel of this potential radio smash, “Seven Mirrors.”

Our final single is “Wilder Days” by British pop band Tors.  We think it’s the perfect Top 40 tune to close out this edition.  Please let us know what you think.  It reminds us of so much that is still good about our Top 40 radio, and we strongly encourage the industry to check these guys out.

We’ll be back tomorrow with more Get it or Forget it.  Next Wednesday we will present ten of the best music videos released in February 2018.  Until then . . .

 

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Monday mashup 2017: Vol. 34

Good morning, world.  As we reach the 16th anniversary of 9/11, may we all stop to reflect on how our world has changed since that fateful day.  I was preparing to spend the day with my friends from SHeDAISY at a concert they were having in California when I was told by my ex-wife to turn on the TV.  Just as the picture came into focus, I watched in horror as the second plane hit the towers, and then was glued to my set like most of us the remainder of the day.  Alan Jackson summed it up best when he sang, “Where were you when the world stopped turning?”

It was music that helped us recover, and it is music that keeps us going forward.  That is why this blog exists, and why we scour the world to find music that speaks to us.  Make sure you thank those that bring us hope and peace through their music.

GAYLE DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES ZOO MUSIC SERVICES

Australian American Gayle “Giraffe” Davidson has announced the formation of a new service for indie musicians.  Zoo Music Services provides “the basics of a manager, a booking agent, a publicist, and an assistant.  In a music world that no longer requires a label, artist services are more important than ever.   From the simple to the heavy lifting, Zoo Music is your most efficient and cost effective solution,” explains Davidson.  She has offices in Nashville, London and Los Angeles.  Check out her new service here.

WIXEN MUSIC AUTHENTIC VOICES FESTIVAL SET

The Festival, which highlights the artists currently working with Wixen Music Publishing, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 23-24 from 4 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. each day in the Smothers Theatre on the campus of Pepperdine University in Malibu.  Tickets are $50 each day and can be obtained by calling (310) 506-4522 or visiting arts.pepperdine.edu.

Saturday features an Alternative Voices-focused line-up of alternative rock band Wildling, International Folk Music Awards Artist of the Year Parker Millsap, influential acoustic guitarist Jonathan Richman, and multi-instrumentalist and whistler Andrew Bird.
Sunday features an Americana Voices-focused line-up of wicked country lyricist Mike Stinson, the genre-bending dark folk storyteller The White Buffalo, Nashville country music outlaw Elizabeth Cook, and singular Grammy-winning songwriter Lucinda Williams.
NEW MUSIC
First up today is a new duo called Freedom Baby, which combine elements of orchestral music with electronica and the sweet voice of Brianna to bring us “melancholy tunes to soothe your souls.”  Let us know what you think.

https://soundcloud.com/freedombaby/video-daydream

 

NONA brings us “Father’s Day,” and we like it.  It has a great beat and heartfelt lyrics.  Let us know what you think.

 

Our final single today comes to us from one of our favorite bands of this year, FlecHaus.  Check out their fourth single, “Lie to Me,” from their upcoming album.  This should definitely put a skip in your step today.

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

We think you will simply love this innovative video from The Flatliners for their single “Indoors.”  And the song’s not bad either 🙂

For those of you who love the more soulful sounds, check out Matt Allen‘s “Last Time.”  It has a great groove that is much better than the video.

Last but not least today is the latest video from our friend and one of country music’s rising stars, Kelly McGrath.  Her last video met with much success, grabbing the #1 slot on CMT, and we have no reason to doubt that this new video will do just as well.  Here’s Kelly with “All That I Want,” courtesy of Vevo.