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Get it or forget it – Ghalia and Mama’s Boys, Modesta, New York Electric Piano, Noah Aire, U-N-T

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Artist Name Ghalia and Mama’s Boys

Album Name Let the Demons Out

Label:  Ruf Records

Genre:  Blues/Rock

Track Listing:  1,  4 am Fried Chicken; 2.  Let the Demons Out; 3.  Press That Trigger; 4.  Have you Seen my Woman; 5.  Hoodoo Evil Man; 6.  Addiction; 7.  All the Good Things; 8.  I’m Shakin’; 9.  Waiting; 10.  See That man Alone; 11.  Hey Little Baby; 12.  Hiccup Boogie

Publicist:  Frank Roszak Promotions

Review:  This young lady and her band have truly captured the spirit of the blues.  From her home in Belgium, she has relocated to New Orleans and added her talents to the existing sound of Mama’s Boys.  She has been a part of the blues scene across the South since her arrival in 2013.  She met the band in 2016 and they began collaborating, resulting in them being signed to Ruf Records.  Thus began a partnership which has resulted in this amazing album, which fuses together traditional and progressive blues to create a sound that will have you rocking from the first note.  Ghalia’s voice is perfectly suited to the blues, with all the passion and grit of every great blues singer before her.  We love every song on this album – it’s going on repeat!

Recommendation:  We are sure that this band and this album will quickly become one of your favorites.  Get it now and spread the word.

Artist NameModesta

Album Name VHS

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Indie Pop-Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Broadway to Bombay; 2.  VHS; 3.  Walking Through the Moon; 4.  All That Shines (is Golden)

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  As a huge fan of 80’s pop music, it is so awesome to hear this new duo pay homage to that music, while at the same time adding in contemporary electronica to the mix.  This four-song EP is simply not long enough to whet our appetite for the amazing sound of Modesta.  i\It’s easy to understand why they have almost half a million spins on Spotify.  The groove starts with “Broadway to Bombay,” slows down to a cool vibe on the title track before stepping it back upbeat with “Walking Through the Moon.”  They close their EP with the upbeat and fun “All That Shines (is Golden).”  What a fun EP!

Recommendation:  Jump onboard the train – Get your copy today!

Artist NameNew York Electric Piano

Album NameState of the Art

Label:  Fervor Records

Genre:  Jazz

Track Listing:  1.  Road to Joy; 2.  State of the Art; 3.  Wish for a Thousand Wishes; 4.  Ignite It; 5.  Reverence; 6.  Mama Bear Love Army; 7.  Dig the Whole; 8.  Reggie ‘n Rex Express

Publicist:  Noisy Ghost PR

Review:  It’s been a while since I heard great jazz music, and New York Electric Piano is being added to my list of great jazz artists.  In Los Angeles, we had a piano bar called Howl at the moon that featured dueling pianos playing cover songs.  This album is even better than that because there are three electric pianos collaborating with their amazing drummer to create beautiful original jazz music.

Recommendation:  If you love jazz music, then this is a must-have for your collection.  Get it.

Artist NameNoah Airé

Album NameI Shine Brightest in the Dark

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Pop

Track Listing:  1.  It’s Dark out Here; 2.  U Don’t Know my Story; 3.  We are not the Same; 4.  #IPray4DBest; 5.  Thank GOD I’m up Today; 6.  Hey! I’m the North Star; 7.  U Know I Need U; 8.  It’s a Miracle (13 Clouds); 9.  I Wrote a Love Song; 10.  . . . and Then There was LIGHT; 11.  I Shine Brightest in the Dark; 12.  Call me Sometime (ft. Chain TraQ) (with Wonderboy)

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  Nigerian singer-songwriter Noah Airé is a true gift to the pool of talent comprises international artists.  His beat heavy pop is positive and upbeat, telling the stories of triumph over adversity, and should serve as a lesson to those who have it easy.  Several of the songs would do quite well as placements in film and television, while several more would be worthy additions to the playlists of radio stations across America.  These songs would also work well for DJs preparing their dance mix for the next dance.  Our favorites include “U Don’t Know my Story,” “We are not the Same,” “#IPray4DBest,” “U Know I Need U,” “It’s a Miracle (13 Clouds),” “I Wrote a Love Song,” “. . . and Then There was LIGHT,” and the title track.

Recommendation:  Grab this treat now.  He belongs in every American music library.

Artist NameU-N-T

Album NameY.Ni.Te.

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Ne Plus Me Voir; 2.  Présent Passé; 3.  Superhéro; 4.  Je M’enfuis; 5.  Again and Again

Publicist:  Presstown Media

Review:  U-N-T hails from Toronto and is composed of Michel Scotta Delorme, Rick Smith and Marc-L Porter.  Although most of their songs are in French, the music comes through in any language, with screaming guitar riffs and vocals that proclaim their chosen message.  The band has been recommended for lovers of Black Sabbath, Queen, Rush and Yes, and we could not agree more.  This is their debut EP, and we can hardly wait for the next installment.  They close the EP with “Again and Again,” written in English.  It confirms our suspicion that their lyrics are wonderful in any language.

Recommendation:  Take a chance on this foreign language rock band.  Even if you can’t understand the words, the music is worth it.