Happy Cinco de Mayo! Just finishing my fourth week of unemployment, and decided it was the perfect time for sharing new music. It is our pleasure to present an old favorite as well as introduce you to a couple of new artists. We think they will provide the perfect soundtrack for your weekend. Enjoy and let us know what you think.
Artist Name: Abby and the Myth
Album Name: When you dig a Well
Label: Self-released
Genre: Folk/Americana
Track Listing: 1. Delicate Parade; 2. Butterflies; 3. Grey Halls; 4. Not Afraid; 5. Who Have I Become; 6. Last Hours; 7. Shelter; 8. Oh December; 9. Darker Side; 10. Roadman; 11. Morning Sonnet; 12. The Path
Publicist: None
Review: They have been compared to the Lumineers and Mumford and Sons, but Abby and the Myth are so much more. With the unmistakable vocals of Abby Posner, the band sounds more like a country version of Raining Jane than those other bands, but still manages to create their own unique identity in the ever-growing Americana landscape. We have been fans of Posner for many years, and we believe this manifestation is the best yet. We believe that Abby and the Myth will soon become a household name for lovers of folk and Americana music. This album flows so naturally from song to song that you can put the whole album on repeat and enjoy every song over and over again. It is impossible to pick the best songs because they are all incredible. Give it a listen and we think you’ll agree.
Recommendation: You owe it to your self to Get It now. This album would be Number 1 on our list of desert isle music. Don’t wait another minute – grab your copy today.
Artist Name: Ray Goren
Album Name: Free
Label: Self-released
Genre: R&B/Pop
Track Listing: 1. Back to Me; 2. Don’t Know Better; 3. Emergency; 4. Free; 5. Love Gone Wrong; 6. Manners
Publicist: Doug Deutsch Publicity Services
Review: Blue-eyed soul has a new voice in Ray Goren. His vocals are crystal clear, soaring above the music to take the listener to new heights, reminiscent of Shawn Stockman. His lyrical content belies his chronological age, and makes his songs insightful and delicious, a definite fresh voice in today’s indie music market. They are radio ready, and deserve air time on commercial stations. This six-song EP whets our appetite and makes us want much more. We love the entire package, and plan to keep this one on repeat, especially the upbeat “Emergency” and the rocking title cut. We also love the duet between Goren and Hewan on “Love Gone Wrong.” You cannot lose listening to this music, and if you’re lucky enough to be in Los Angeles on May 12, we strongly recommend you get down to Genghis Cohen to hear Goren live.
Recommendation: No thought required on this one – Get it and enjoy the sweet sounds of indie music greatness. Ray Goren is destined for greatness.
Artist Name: Lighthouse Sweden
Album Name: Silence in the City
Label: Moody Maraccas
Genre: Rock/Americana
Track Listing: 1. Love can Seriously Damage Your Heart; 2. Neon Signs; 3. Everybody’s Been a Fool; 4. Easier to Lie; 5. Hole in my Soul; 6. Silver & Gold; 7. Silent City; 8. We Used to be Lovers; 9. Can’t Find my Way; 10. Window to the Sky; 11. Angels
Publicist: Frank Roszak Promotions
Review: Swedish-born Mats & Linda Brandemark burst onto the scene with a musical style that marries indie rock with Americana, creating their own unique offering to indie music today. Like that other Swedish pop band of husbands and wives, Lighthouse Sweden gives us music filled with soaring vocals, music that makes you move, and more goodies than you can list, like the intriguing “Neon Signs.” “Everybody’s Been a Fool” brings on the full Americana experience as Mats provides those down-home vocals, coupled with great harmonica, that immediately give rise to comparisons to Bob Dylan. We especially love how the band takes turns at lead vocals, with each song giving us a different piece of this incredible cake. We are truly impressed with the way they have captured the essence of a true American musical genre, and made it their own. Check out the guitar riffs on “Hole in my Soul.”
Recommendation: Three cheers to Lighthouse Sweden for giving their fans a true taste of American music. Silence in the City is a must-have for every true audiophile and a worthy addition to your Americana collection. You should definitely Get it.