Can you believe it’s March already? This year is flying by, and the amazing indie music scene keeps pumping out great albums. Here are five more for your perusal.
Artist Name: TIDES
Album Name: Crossroads
Label: Self-released
Genre: R&B/Electronic
Track Listing: 1. Don’t let me Down; 2. Lovely Day; 3. Crossroads; 4. Something
Publicist: Noisy Ghost PR
Review: South Korean born and Los Angeles based Dan Song and Kimbabwe born and New York City based Innocent Tswamuno met at a Grammy camp in 2009 and collaborated long-distance until they were finally able to get into the studio in 2017. This four-song EP is the result of that collaboration, and demonstrates that great musical genius will find its outlet. You can feel the R&B roots of each artist in the songs, which feature a great African percussive base. Their smooth voices blend well to create music that is memorable and soothing. This is the kind of music we need on our Top 40 radio stations, as well as hearing it in our favorite television shows and movies. This is by far a top-notch effort and sets the bar high for their subsequent efforts. We expect that they will become household names in the music business, and perennial Grammy nominees. The title cut is amazing and should be a mega hit.
Recommendation: Don’t dilly dally – Get this one today.
Artist Name: Floods
Album Name: Badtimes
Label: InVogue Records
Genre: R&B/Pop/Electronic
Track Listing: 1. Badtimes; 2. Chasing Lines; 3. Night Moves; 4. Feel so High; 5. Sleeptalk; 6. I’m Alright; 7. Heavy Hearts; 8. Currents; 9. Focus; 10. Fire
Publicist: InVogue Records
Review: Floods is composed of Emily Prather, Sam Stamper and Jake Snyder. Their music makes you want to dance, plain and simple, but it also features the soaring and uplifting vocals of Prather, with heavenly harmonies, a steady beat and intelligent lyrical content. This music belongs on the radio, as well as in every dance club in the world. The title cut sets the course for the album, which is non-stop fun. We highly recommend you put this one on repeat and just get up and dance. There is not a weak song on the entire album. In the words of that great 80’s song, their future is so bright they gotta wear shades.
Recommendation: This one is a necessity – Get it by whatever means necessary.
Artist Name: Leilani Wolfgramm
Album Name: Live Wire
Label: Raleigh Records
Genre: R&B/Reggae
Track Listing: 1. The Trail; 2. Sinner; 3. Live Wire; 4. Heaven; 5. Without Condition; 6. Bipolar; 7. Another One; 8. Warzone; 9. Rise; 10. Broken Ones
Publicist: Effective Immediately PR
Review: Reggae has a new voice that is worthy of the spotlight alongside such greats as Bob Marley, Maxi Priest, Sublime, Tribal Seeds, and Hirie. In fact, she has shared the stage with some of these greats, as well as Incubus, Ziggy Marley and Dirty Heads. Her soaring voice delivers reggae music to a new height, and incorporates some of her R&B roots into the mix, making this music more accessible to a myriad of tastes. She is the Beyonce’ of reggae music, and belongs on the radio. Music supervisors should also take note of Leilani Wolfgramm, because her music can only improve the quality of any television show or movie. She’s currently sitting in the top 10 on the iTunes reggae charts and deserves to be #1.
Recommendation: Get up and Get this one like your life depends upon it.
Artist Name: Maudlin
Album Name: Sassuma Arnaa
Label: Consouling Sounds
Genre: Prog-Rock
Track Listing: 1. Endless Expanse; 2. Sassuma Arnaa; 3. Above the Vast Clouds; 4. The Fog Returns; 5. Bête Noire; 6. Erase; 7. The Stowaway
Publicist: Viral Propaganda PR
Review: From Belgium and the shores of the North Sea comes the fourth album from post-metal band Maudlin, a concept album that explores the importance of the sea. They have been compared to Alice in Chains by other media outlets, but we just love their prog-rock approach. The music envelopes the listener in a wall of sound that crashes all around them and breaks down barriers. This music is soothing and the perfect backdrop for your weekend get-togethers. This one needs to be listened to from start to finish, and then put on repeat, as the songs get better with each listen. These guys need to bring this music to America.
Recommendation: If you love prog-rock, then this is a must-have. Get it.
Artist Name: Alison Ferrier
Album Name: What she Knows
Label: Self-released
Genre: Americana/Blues
Track Listing: 1. The Boxer; 2. Rest Easy; 3. Do you Remember the Day; 4. Once had a Love; 5. Am I on the Right Track; 6. Do you Ever Stop Loving Someone; 7. Waiting for the Rain; 8. River Flow; 9. Don’t Patronise Me; 10. The Cuckoo
Publicist: Penney and Logan
Review: London-born and Australia based country/folk singer Alison Ferrier has done it again with her latest effort. She provides outstanding lyrical content and amazing guitar work on this effort, which should establish her as a force to be reckoned with on the American music scene. The bluesy sound of “The Boxer” leads to the rocking country sound of “Rest Easy” which leads to the sweet waltz “Do you Remember the Day,” getting better with each song, all the way through the album. The Americana community needs to embrace this artist, who captures the essence of the genre with the multiple facets of her music. Keep an eye on this one – she’s headed to the top of her craft.
Recommendation: We highly recommend you Get up and Get this one, like right now!