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Artists Worth Checking Out Ten Amazing Videos Women in Entertainment

Ten amazing videos released in July 2018 (Amended)

*OOPS – Looks like we jumped the gun on one of our videos, as “Dancer Girl” by Tangie Town has not yet been released, and they have asked us to take down the video.  In its place, we are substituting the latest, “Synesthesia,” from Polychrome.  It is a beautiful video by this dream-gaze duo, and we think you will love it.

It’s been a great month for videos, and we featured 20 already in our Monday Mashup.  Here are another 10 amazing ones that were released in the month of July.

Our first video has received praise from NPR.  Here’s Jessica Risker with her intriguing video for her song “Zero Summer Mind.”

Our second video tell us “It’s Alright to Be Me.”  Thank you S U M for this empowering video.

Our third video comes from the brother duo Tangie Town.  It is a chill pop upbeat song that will get you moving on this beautiful Saturday.  Enjoy “Dancer Girl.”

VIDEO REMOVED AT ARTISTS’ REQUEST

Our next video is from the transgender group DreamStates, who ask us what’s “Normal” any way?

Halfway through our video selections, here’s multiple LA Music Critic Award nominee Ben Anderson with the third and final video of you YouTopia series.  Check out “Goodbye Serenity.”

Next up is the latest from a band we recently reviewed.  They’re telling us “The Party’s Over,” but don’t believe it – we still have a few more videos to share.  Here’s The Mountain Carol.

Video number seven is from the Toronto-based trio Ace of Wands.  The cinematography is beautiful and the harmonies are incredible.  Enjoy “10,000 Feet.”

Our next video is from Brother Savannah.  It is called “Time Lapse” and it uses a “family video” type of photography which brings back some great memories and fits perfectly with the theme of the song.  We think you’ll love this one.

Our ninth video this month is an ode to Europe’s famous dance club, the “A1 Club.”  We love the retro-electro sound of the song and the video is killer as well.  Here’s Half Human.

Last but not least is the latest video from McMains.  They wanted to write a “hit song,” and this is what they came up with.  We think they nailed it, and this song should definitely be on the radio.  What do you think? Check out “Don’t Say Goodnight Tonight.”

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

Get it or forget it – McMains, Mushy Callahan, Tar and Flowers, Michael McDermott, Uma E.

Happy hump day.  Here are five more reviews to consider of promising indie artists.

Artist NameMcMains

Album NameAmerican Soul

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Country/Americana

Track Listing:  1.  Would if I Could; 2.  Devil Don’t Care; 3.  Don’t say Goodnight Tonight; 4.  Since I Started Loving You; 5.  Is it Over?; 6.  Shenandoah; 7.  End of the Day; 8.  Hello Heartbreak; 9.  Take me Home, Country Roads; 10.  Never 2 Late 4 Love; 11.  Slow Down my Heart; 12.  Time Well Wasted; 13.  Under the Sun

Publicist:  Doug Deutsch Publicity Services

Review:  Just when you thought the days of the country troubadour had vanished, along comes McMains to let us know that classic country with an Americana flavor is still alive and well.  McMains hits the ground running on “Would if I Could,” and never stops, delivering an album of 13 songs that belong in the library of every true country fan.  Among those 13 songs are a covers of classic songs, including the traditional “Shenandoah” and John Denver’s “Take me Home, Country Roads.”    Other songs we love include “Don’t say Goodnight Tonight,” “Hello Heartbreak,” “Never 2 Late 4 Love,” “Slow Down my Heart,” “Time Well Wasted,” and “Under the Sun.”

Recommendation:  If you love country music, then you owe it to yourself to Get this one.

Artist NameMushy Callahan

Album NameRevelations

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Alt Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Deep Meadow; 2.  End of my Rope; 3.  Outta my Hands; 4.  Haunting Sleep; 5.  Sweet Revenge; 6.  Nobody Told Me

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  Four brothers from Toronto put on a clinic on how to rock, and Revelations was born.  From the upbeat positive lyrics and sound of “Deep Meadow” to the hard-charging sound of “Nobody Told Me,” Mushy Callahan delivers potential hit after potential hit.  We love all six of these tunes, but especially “Outta my Hands” and “Sweet Revenge,” which we think have huge potential.  This is one of the best EPs we have reviewed all year, and look forward to hearing what comes next from our neighbors to the north.

Recommendation:  Get up and Get this one now!

Artist NameTar and Flowers

Album Name Indian Summer

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Americana

Track Listing:  1.  Danny; 2.  Summer at Michael’s House; 3.  Ten ton Heart; 4.  August; 5.  This Machine; 6.  Lost; 7.  Opium; 8.  Rumor; 9.  The Lovin’ Kind

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  Los Angeles is becoming the home of the best Americana music in the United States, and venues like the Echo are benefiting from the upsurge in popularity.  While vocally they are not as strong as, say Great Willow or I See Hawks in LA, musically they can hold their own.  Of the nine songs on the album, the strongest ones are “August,” “This Machine,” “Opium,” “Rumor,” and “The Lovin’ Kind.

Recommendation:  This one is worth the effort.  We recommend you grab it for your collection.

Artist NameMichael McDermott

Album NameOut From Under

Label:  Pauper Sky Records

Genre:  Folk/Singer-Songwriter

Track Listing:  1.  Cal-Sag Road; 2.  Gotta go to Work; 3.  Knocked Down; 4.  Sad Songs; 5.  This World Will Break Your Heart; 6.  Out From Under; 7.  Celtic Sea; 8.  Rubber Band Ring; 9.  Never Goin’ Down Again; 10.  Sideways; 11.  God Help Us

Publicist:  Jensen Communications

Review:  In his return to the American music scene, Michael McDermott proves that his prior success in Europe was not just a regional phenomenon.   With his raspy voice reminiscent of Bob Dylan, and instrumentation that is some of the best we’ve heard in any format, McDermott brings his brand of folk songs that tell stories, both personal and professional.  During the first half of the album, he reminds us that he’s “Gotta go to Work,” that life can leave you feeling “Knocked Down” because “This World Will Break Your Heart,” leaving you singing “Sad Songs.”  On the second half, he proclaims that he’s “Out From Under” and is “Never Goin’ Down Again,” off to sail the “Celtic Sea,” “God Help Us.”  All in all, McDermott gives us an incredible collection of songs that will stay memorable and relevant for many years to come.

Recommendation:  This one is a no-brainer – you should Get it today.

Artist NameUMA E

Album NameReserve

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  EDM/Trip-hop

Track Listing:  1.  For U; 2.  STAY; 3.  INSANE; 4.  Little Star

Publicist:  Mystic Sons

Review:  UMA E Fernqvist is a Swedish producer and dance collaborator who has been working in the industry for the past 20 years.  Reserve marks her debut EP, on which you wrote the text and provides the vocals, while Ulriqa Fernqvist and Peter Svenzon wrote the music.  Svenzon also produced this interesting creation, that begs to be enjoyed while under the influence.  This is not the type of music that you would enjoy listening to on the radio, but it might work well in television and film for those special party scenes.

Recommendation:  If you live for the club life, and regularly attend events like Electric Daisy Carnival, then this is for you.  For the rest of us, though, forget it.