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Ten amazing videos released in December 2019

It’s been a couple of hectic weeks since we last posted, but we are ready to share our list of Ten Amazing Videos released in December 2019.  We will be back shortly with our Best Of lists for 2019, but in the meantime, please be patient.  We are doing the best we can.  Without further adieu, here we go.

Our first video was technically released on Black Friday, but we didn’t know about it until mid-December.  We have featured the band previously when we reviewed their album, and love their retro classic rock sound.  Here is Tombstones in Their Eyes with “Maybe Someday,” the title track.

Next up is the head-banging sound of Wilmette, as they sing about “Carol from HR.”  This band has all the makings of a long and successful career ahead of them, and we want you to jump on their bandwagon now.

Next up is an amazing guitar instrumental video by Brady Novotny, a true guitar hero, which has some of the most beautiful cinematography we have seen this year.  He shifts from rock guitar to flamenco acoustic, and even features the vocals of his wife, Jenn.  Feel the passion of his “Ancient Romance.”

One of our favorite K-POP bands, Monsta X, joins with Latin sensation, Sebastián Yatra, on a unique animated video for their monster hit, “Magnetic.”  We bet this one will be going on your favorites lists.

Our fifth video is a tongue in cheek PSA from the creative mind of Gabe Mouer, aka Patternist, entitled “Feature’s Dead, Angela.”  We love the upbeat sound of the band and the creative genius in the video.  Let us know what you think.

Let’s take a break from our list for a future hit.  We fell in love with Lisa Lambe when she was a part of Celtic Woman, and now that she’s gone solo, we love her even more.  Check out her latest song, “Tiny Devotions.”  We think you’ll fall in love with her too.

We start our second five videos with the latest from Earwig Studio artists Suitcase.  Check out their innovative video for “Super Knife” and jam out to their incredible indie rock sound.

Sexual harassment is still alive and the latest video from Lloren confronts the issue head-on.  Check out “Warriors.”

Next up is a stunning and visually breathtaking video from Canadian Tim Baker for his ballad “The Eighteenth Hole.”  This one is strangely soothing and we think it deserves your attention.  It was filmed in Newfoundland, and we suddenly want to visit.

Our ninth video is from The Weeklings, a Beatles tribute band, and features an intro by Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits.  It is a remarkable cover of The Easybeats‘ classic tune, “Friday On My Mind,” and it brings back great memories of the 60’s.  You bet you’ll dig this one.

Our final video is a stylish lyric video that uses text balloons to convey the lyrics.  It is the latest from Irene Diaz about modern day dating trials and tribulations.  Check out “Another Observer.”

 

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Ten amazing videos released in November 2019

Well, we survived Black Friday, although I got food poisoning and had to stay home on Saturday to recuperate.  Back to normal today and ready to share these beautiful videos, so let’s get started.  But first, a special treat from our long-time friends, Karmina.

It’s been four years since they graced us with new music, but the lovely sisters have released three new audio videos, and let me tell you – this is some of their best stuff ever.  Here’s our favorite of the three, “We are Dragons.”  Let it give you the strength to be your best.

We kick things off this month with a cover of one of our all-time favorite rock songs, Robert Palmer‘s “Addicted to Love.”  The Black Heart Saints have done a great job of recreating his energy and have given us a creative gem of a video.  Enjoy.

Next up is a holiday video from Toni Monroe which features Korvette, “Santa’s Cookies.”  This one is fun, upbeat and creative to get your Christmas spirit running.

Video number three is a creative dance number from Aaron Sibley for his song, “Holiday Love.”  Enjoy this one.

Our next video is for the song “Signs,” which recently went viral for Jay Copes.  This one’s got it all, and we are proud to share it with you.

Last month we shared the single “Facebook” by The Brilliance.  This month they’re back with an intriguing video for the song, which is visually interesting and adds power to the lyrical content.  Check it out.

We move next to the psychedelic world of RAPTOR, with their gem of a video for “Escapism.”  This one is truly influenced by the music of the 60s, but with a fresh new feel.

Video number seven is probably our favorite video this month and introduces us to the awesome talent of Opāru for her song, “Ghost to Follow.”  This one deserves to be played again and again, and enjoyed more and more every time.  It reminds us of Burning Man.

Our next video is a powerful statement about the assassination of JFK by the band Minutes to Midnight.  This one will definitely get you thinking.  Thanks for the history lesson.

Mia Ayana is an up and coming R&B singer from Las Vegas who has delivered a gem that truly shows off her “Potential.”  Keep your eyes on this lady.

We close out the month with another powerful concept video about overcoming oppression.  Here is Jody Cooper‘s take on it as told in his song, “Song for the Oppressed (Cruelty Dies.”

 

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Ten amazing videos released in October 2019

We kick off this edition of Ten Amazing Videos with a hilarious reggae romp from Ricardo Barragan.  The song is full of hooks and very humorous.  Check out “Coo Coo Cucaracha Karoake.”

Our next video is from the Danish equivalent of LA’s Shannon Hurley – HunBjørn.  The video beautifully brings to life the complicated and mysterious lyrics of “Keep Breathing.”

Video number three is a modern rock song from Ten Minute Detour.  We think this one has legs and would love to hear more from them.  Check out “Bleeding Green.”

Next up is the classic rock sound of Jack Broadbent.  We love this 60s vibe on “Wishing Well” and hope to hear more from him soon.

We round out the first five videos with the stunning cinematography of Thailand’s most sought-after spa, as featured in the video for “Sanctuary” by The Isan Project (featuring Daniel Ryan).  Bask in this beauty.

Before we kick off our second five, here’s a snippet of the latest video from the prolific mind of Fred Hostetler, with his thoughts on our President.  Check out “He’s Gone Rogue,” and let us know what you think.

Our second five starts with another stunning video, this time from Canadian JS Williams.  The song is entitled “Hôtel des Arts” and features Alejandra Ribera.  Enjoy this smooth jam.

Next up is a sumptuous and steamy video from Finnish pop songstress Johanna Kuvaja that asks the question, Can I see you in the “Shower?”  Where does the line start?

We follow up those steamy visuals with an equally stunning visualization from Red Tan.  Her song “Don’t Let Go” was released on the anniversary of her husband’s death, and is truly powerful.

Video number nine is a lyric video for the amazing country song, “Avaline” by Emily Miller.  We think this lady is going to go far in country music, and look forward to hearing much more from her in the future.

We close the book on October with this amazing video statement of the power of mothers and women in general.  Check out Valerio Lysander‘s powerful tribute, “A Woman.” which he wrote for his mother on her 50th birthday.

 

 

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Ten amazing videos released in September 2019

We’re starting this week off with our list of Ten Amazing Videos released in the month of September.  There is quite a myriad of musical styles and genres, and we think we have picked a great sample of what we received.  Let us know what you think.

First up is the latest from the sultry female lead vocals of featured guest Haiva Ru on Napoleon Gold‘s song “Don’t Cut me Down.”

Our second video is a powerful visual of the amazing lyrical content of Lucas Laufen‘s “A Million Miles From Love.”  We think this one will truly inspire you.

Our next video is a funky flashback to the 70’s courtesy of Black Magic Flower Power.  Groove on the psychedelic sound of “Funky Town Sex Machine.”

We follow up funky with the mellow and melodic sound of Belgian band Portland on their latest tune, “Killer’s Mind.”  This one is worthy of multiple listens.

We round out our first five with this equally mellow song, “Alright” from Harry Nathan.  Relax with this jam.

Next up is an interesting combination – the Gayatri Mantra combined with a touch of Americana from LA Music Critic Award winner Fred Hostetler.  This one will make you think and hopefully meditate in its simplicity and beauty.

Video number seven was filmed in Dublin, Ireland and features the wailing sax and pyschedelic tones of Canada’s The Orange Kyte on their single, “Masquerade.”  Enjoy this blast from the past.

Next up is the bluesy groove of LA Music Critic Award winners Odds Lane on their song, “Seven States.”  We guarantee this one is worthy of celebrating.

On our ninth video, we get a special futuristic message from Manchester, England band Kerosene, warning  us of the dangers of artificial intelligence.  Check out “Automaton.”

We close out our list with the latest from LA’s own Lucy & La Mer on this stunning video for their song “Discover.”  We’ll be back soon with our next Monday Mashup .

 

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Ten (plus five) amazing videos released in August 2019

We hope you liked our 15 Great Singles published earlier today.  Here is our list of 15 Amazing Videos released in August 2019.

We kick things off with a video from an artist more often considered part of the music business than a working musician.  Many of you subscribe to his podcasts, follow his twitter or have read his book, but in his alter ego as Copper Jones he is also part of an amazing collective with the multi-talented Ursa Major called Brassroots District.  Here is their latest video, a cute animation that reminds us of The Archies.

Next up is an acoustic video from the Dreamers for their current hit single, “Die Happy.”  Despite the somber tone, the song is very moving.  Let us know what you think.

Our third video brings back the classic 60’s rock sound, and extols us to “Like Everyone.”  Check out The Be Positives from the UK for your daily dose of positivity.

New Dialogue brings us our fourth video this month with their acoustic rendering of the single, “Fake Smile” from the Warehouse Series.  We love their songwriting skills which hold up to the stripped down acoustic challenge.

Video number five is an upbeat and positive pop/Americana tune from Mark Oblinger and we truly dig it.  Here’s “No Regrets,” and that’s how you’ll feel watching it.

Our next video is a progressive pop/rock song from Santa Cruz-based Watch me Breathe.  Check out their lyric video for “Don’t Think I Haven’t Thought About It.”

We next feature the latest from punkers The Dollyrots with the video for their song “I Know how to Party.”  We think they nailed it.

From punk rock we go to hard rock for the latest from Versus Me, a song entitled “Heavy Breathing.”  We think there will be a lot of that going on after viewing this one.

We totally change gears for the latest lyric video from Honey River, featuring the vocals of Holly Bisala.  We share in the sentiments of “I Don’t Want to Own You.”

Video number ten is a sweet “home movie” video from one of our favorites, Hannah Trigwell.  Check out “We’re all Gonna Die.”  It will give you a lot to think about.

We start our final five videos with the latest from LA Music Critic Award winner Fred Hostetler.  He used an amazing collage of subway graffiti for the visual of his protest song, “You Don’t Know What you Don’t Know.”  This one will definitely make you think.

Next up is the latest from LA’s own Beth Hart, who has truly found her niche in the blues world.  Here is her latest video for “Bad Woman Blues,” and we think she is the perfect protagonist.

Video number 13 features the groovy sound of Ex Norwegian for their song, “Life.”  This one deserves to be put on repeat while you relax and let the music take you away.

We really believe Darro when he says “You’re not Insane.”  However the video is impressive, and gives you a lot to consider.

We close out this week with the killer sound of psychedelic rockers Between Suns and their smashing “Sun Ra.”  If this one doesn’t pump you up, nothing will.

 

 

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Ten amazing videos released in May 2019

Everyone seemed to enjoy our list of singles yesterday, so we’re back today with our list of music videos, as Friday’s preview performance of Livin’ the Dream (a journalistic journey) gets closer to fruition.  We hope to see you all at one of our performances on June 7, 16, 20, 23 or 28.  Click the link for tickets and more details.

We start things out with another outstanding hard rock band with a female vocalist that could easily stand shoulder to shoulder with Amy Lee.  We are blown away by Cold Kingdom and their lead singer Elissa Pearson, as demonstrated on the truly rocking “A New Disaster.”

Next up is the latest from Nashville rocker Kristen Dinsmore aka DINZY, who is tired of people that “Lie to Yourself.”  This girl can wail and we think we just may have found the next Avril Lavigne.

Our next video is for all the OG video game nerds, as it provides a truly Atari-level retro feel and perfectly captures the mood of the song.  Here’s LUV DOT GOV with “Helsinki.”

Video number four comes from the latest but possible the best Ariana Grande-influenced pop performer, that packs a healthy dose of Janet Jackson as well.  We think she has a huge future in this business, and can’t wait to see what comes next.  Here’s Olivia O’Brien with “Just a Boy.”

Diamond Thug bring us indie pop bathed in their native South African rhythms, delivering a stunning sound that you will want to enjoy over and over again.  Here’s their video for “Tell Me.”

We kick off the second set of five videos with the latest from K-POP star J. Lee, who encourages us all to follow our “Dream.”  We love the way he weaves retro and current pop with outstanding hip-hop on this amazing tune.

Rock seems to be the language of the day and it is bursting forth from every frame of the new video by Kiss Kiss Bang.  Check out “Hearts on Fire” before it burns a hole in your screen.

Next up is a music video from Emmy-nominated actress Ginesse from daytime TV stalwart The Young and the Restless.  We guarantee this one is fresh and sweet and not at all what you would expect.  Enjoy “the inbetween.”

Video number nine has an intriguing animated look with a fun and catchy pop tune that will have you on the dance floor in nothing flat.  Check out okaywill and their song “Falling for You.”

We close out the month the way we began.  We shared their single during our first Monday Mashup, and are happy to now bring you the video for their over of the T-Rex hit “The Motivator.”  Here are two of the finest female rockers to ever perform, and we look forward to seeing what their new partnership will produce.  Here are Brie Darling and Cherie Currie.

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Ten amazing videos released in April 2019

So we published our list of Ten Great Singles released in April that we couldn’t fit into our Monday Mashup playlists.  Now it’s time to do the same with our Ten Amazing Videos released in April.  Please let us know what you think of our lists.

We kick things off with “Dear John,” a powerful song from Melbourne-based blues trio Opelousas.  We think this is a great one to get the party started.

Next up is a video that talks about a very important aspect of living – finding our “Relevance.”  This one is powerful, and we love the radio-friendly pop sound of Max C Bud.

Next up is an intriguing lyric video that is unique in its presentation of the lyrics as if they are part of a scrolling text message.  We also love the smooth R&B sound of Maddie Ross, and think her song “Miracle” could be a huge radio hit.  Ross is currently on tour with KT Tunstall.

Next up is another lyric video for the frentic sound of “Be My Man.”  We love that fresh but familiar sound, and think that this young artist has a bright future.  Here’s J.R.

Our fifth video is a fun mix of camp and great sounds from Nikki’s Wives.  We think you’ll be singing along to this ear worm in no time flat, and proudly sipping “Lemonade.”

We last featured Anna of the North back in our Monday Mashup last November, and she has returned with another incredible song, “Used to Be.”  We love the smooth R&B sound and the words of this song, and think you will too.

Moving on, we come to an incredibly well shot music video with a dark theme that perfectly captures the tone of the latest from Belgium post-punk band, Whispering Sons, called “Hollow.”

PTSD is a hot button topic right now, and no one knows it better than a former member of the military.  Ex-Marine Chris Turner gives us a riveting song which is perfectly captured in his video for “If You Drink.”  This one will hit you in the heart.

Video number nine is a straight ahead rocker with a video that pits nerds against punks, and you win with this outstanding video.  Check out “Shooting Stars” from The Story Changes.

We close things out this month with a bluesy sound that is between Adele and Amy Winehouse.  We are totally hooked on Casii Stephan, and know that we will be impatiently waiting to see what comes next.  In the meantime, put “Letters” on repeat and enjoy!

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Ten amazing videos released in March 2019

March continued to show an influx in the release of music videos, and we received more than 200 requests. After posting 20 of them in our four Monday Mashup articles, we have combed through the rest of the submissions to pick the best 10, and present them to you now to close the book on March.

We kick it off with the rocking sound of Echo 2 Locate and their single “High.”  This one has everything you love in good rock videos – lights, action and an amazing female lead.  Enjoy.

Next up is Dutch band Eckhardt and the House, who invite extraterrestrials to visit in their song, “Humans,” a catchy pop song derived from an old Peruvian folk tune.

Our third video is an amazing cover of the classic Amy Winehouse tune, “Back to Black.”  The Electric Radio Kings have totally made it their own with their signature rock vibe, and we think this version is even better than the original.  What do you think?

With a mixture of jazz, trip-hop and neo-soul, Sariyah Idan creates music that chills and entertains.  She has just released a lyric video for her song, “You Got to Go,” and we love it, especially the amazing cinematography, which was mostly shot in Berlin as she was writing the song.  Enjoy this sweet treat.

Video number five is from Long Beach, California rock collective WARGIRL, and we love the retro feel of the song and the psychedelic vibe.  Check out “Mess Around.”

Country legend John Berry has just released a lyric video for “The Richest Man,” which he dedicates to his father.  It is so nice to have the honey-voiced Berry back, as his songs were at the top of the charts in the late 90s/early 00s.  We think this one will make you think of those you love who have passed away, and we likewise dedicate it to the memory of our Dad, who passed away in November 2017.

Our seventh video is hauntingly sweet and visually stunning, with amazing cinematography and the voice that reminds us of Marilyn Monroe.  Check out Luvia and her song, “Hunted.”  We previously shared the single version with you.

Next up is the absolutely beautiful voice of the amazing indie artist known as Callaghan Belle.  Check out the awesomeness of her song, “Dear Detroit.”  We think it will give a lift to your week.

We love our ninth video, which was shot on location at Sun Studios and other iconic locations in Memphis.  We love the growth in the band since we last reviewed them last September, and think you will love the sound of Lucky 757, featuring Matt Jordan on the piano.  Check out “Memphis Sun,” the video for the first single from their forthcoming album.

We close out the month with the video for “Umbrella Lovers,” which we featured as a single in mid-March.  Marty Brown is another country legend, and we are pleased to be able to support his music.  This is how country music is made.

 

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Ten amazing videos released in February 2019

Time now for our monthly feature of the best music videos we have received.  While we do not get as many video submissions as we do for singles, we still had nearly 100 to review this month, and we bring you what we consider to be the best 10 that were not already featured in our weekly Monday Mashup column.  Let’s get going.

First up is a visually stimulating video from Flamingods.  This one is upbeat and intense and we love it.  Check out “Marigold.”

Lullwater provides us with our first true rocking song of this month.  You can feel the bass from the hard-hitting song “Empty Chamber.”  This one will wake you up.

Just when we think rock is taking a break we get another one, this time from KilliT.  This London-based band is a hard-rocking quintet that have truly got it going on, and are destined to rise to the top of the rock pile.  Check out “Love is the Chemical.”

Music video number four comes from Scotland’s Astrid, who have been absent for the past 15 years.  We are so glad they’re back, and have set the bar high with the release of “Poison Reaction.”  Let us know what you think.

Jenny Teator is a blazing hot indie rock singer who is also drop-dead gorgeous.  All of her best traits are on display in her latest video for “Surrender,” and we gladly accept her terms.

We kick off the second five of our Ten Amazing Videos with a powerful one from Jesse Pepe for his rap single, “To the Kids.”  This one will change your perception.

Next up is some smooth island sounds from Kauai with the Phil Jones Band‘s stunning video for “Wild Honey.”  Please enjoy the cinematography and the vibe of this one.

Our eighth video this month is for fans of X Ambassadors and OneRepublic with this thrilling new chapter in the career of Ships Have Sailed.  We think they have truly nailed it with the release of “Escape.”

Our next video is a heartbreaker from singer-songwriter TJ Patrick.  Here is his latest, “Falling.”  The cinematography perfectly underlines the brilliant lyrics of his song.

We close out this month with the amazing vocals of Piper Hays on her song “For You.”  We can’t think of a more appropriate song to end this article, as everything we do here is for you.

 

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Ten amazing videos released in January 2019

Now that we have featured our 30 favorite singles for the month of January, let’s turn our attention to our 30 favorite videos.  We have already shared 20 of them via our weekly Monday Mashup column, and now present our final selections here in this Ten Amazing Videos article.

We’ll get started with an interesting rock video from the band Nixon’s Ghost.  This one has a very retro feel, and some pretty good animation.  Check out “Once you Leave.”

Our next video is from Hawksley Workman, a truly gifted musician who we think is destined for greater things.  Here is his moving video for “Lazy.”  We think you’ll really like this one.

Our third video is a stirring live performance by Emily King of her new single, “Can’t Hold Me.”  We absolutely love her vocals and everything about this song.  What do you think?

Video number four comes from Budapest, with the rocking sound of Ivan and the Parazol.  Here is their intriguing video for “Changin’.”

For our fifth video, we bring back one of our favorite indie artists, Tiffany Young.  She has a new look but the same great sound.  Here’s her latest, “Born Again.”

Next up is a stunning video shot along the Italian coast for Czech artist Thom Artway‘s latest single, “Can’t Wait.”  We can’t wait to check this one out.

Video number seven is a deeply disturbing yet moving video that visualizes the final track to the new album by Dollshot which we recently reviewed.  “Nacht und Träume” was written by Schubert and the lyrics are based on a poem by  Matthäus von Collin.

The latest from For Esme, a truly introspective tune called “To Love,” is our eighth video for this edition of Ten Amazing Videos.  We love the segue mid-song to an almost disco-esq dance beat.  Enjoy this one.

Our next to last video this month is from the one and only Jess Ribeiro, one of the premier indie artists from down under.  Although we don’t understand what’s happening in the video (and maybe that is on purpose), we still love the sound of “Stranger.”

We close out the month with the latest video from Toronto’s treasure Ace of Wands, the video for the title track of their forthcoming album, “Lioness.”  This one will move you to the core, especially the battle with self-destruction.  Long live the Ace of Wands!