Month: October 2019

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Artists Worth Checking Out indie music Monday Mashup Singles and Videos

Monday mashup 2019: vol. 31

Just when we thought things were started to stabilize, the universe laughed at us.  We spent all of last Tuesday moving into our new apartment, but couldn’t get the internet up or finish moving in until late Wednesday.  I’m currently working two part-time jobs, while Chelle just got promoted to shift manager.  I work Tuesdays from 10-4, Wednesday through Saturday from 10 to 9:30, and Sundays from 9:45 to 6:30, with Monday my only day off.  Chelle’s schedule is even crazier and she is working 50-60 hours a week, so we were looking forward to having a relaxing day off today, only to wake up this morning to find that our electricity had been disconnected due to a miscommunication about a deposit.  That forced us to head back over to my brother’s house, where I’m currently sitting and working off the lap top to write today’s column.  No promises but I do hope to also complete the Andy Grammer review today.  In the meantime, here are some new singles and videos on this final Monday in October.

NEW SINGLES

Our first single this week is a hip-hop song about making the best out of the bad times (so appropriate for us right now).  “Another Day in the Life” is from Tha Third i, and we highly recommend you listen to the words.

Next is a beautiful song from Emmrose that is ethereal and eerie but somewhat comforting.  We love the sound of her vocals and the words cut deep.  Give a listen to “Tonight” and let us know what you think.

Our third single is actually a pair and comes from New Zealand transplant and current LA singer-songwriter Eden Iris.  The current single is called “Birthday Baby” and comes with its B side, “Lullaby.”  Her vocals remind us of early Gwen Stefani.  Check them out and feel the Kiwi love.

Single number four is the perfect song for this time of year, although it is actually about abandonment.  We think this song belongs on Top 40 radio, and love the sound of Carvi‘s “Ghosted.”

Our final single this week is from the classic rock sound of Koala Queen.  We definitely agree it’s about “Time” for this band to break out.

MUSIC VIDEOS

We continue in the rocking vein for the latest video from British punk rockers The Kut.  Although the single will not be “officially” released until Halloween, here is the video for “X-ray Eyes.”  We truly dig it.

Next up is a modern-day band that borrows heavily from the 80s groove on their latest, “What About Tonight.”  We think this band deserves national attention and heavy rotation on American radio, as they are busting out in Europe already.  Check out Papyllon.

We think we found our new favorite artist in Rachel Lorin.  Not only is she incredibly beautiful, but she has powerful vocals like early Kelly Clarkson, and a music video that is one of the hottest we have seen.  This one will make you sweat and is perfect for your next workout routine.  Go for the “Gold.”

Video number four has equally powerful vocals from Iris and a visually stimulating video for her song, “Stars.”  All of this great music is making today so much better.

We close out this week with the stunning video for “Heaven’s Gate,” the single version of which we shared with you a couple of weeks ago.  Just in time for Halloween, “drink the Kool Aid” and give another listen to Emily Breeze and watch as the song literally comes to life.

 

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Monday mashup 2019: vol. 30

Well, it’s official – we are now residents of Midwest City, Oklahoma, a suburb of Oklahoma City.  We move into our new apartment tomorrow, although most of our stuff is still in storage in Missoula, Montana, where it will stay until the spring when the snow leaves and it is safe to move it.  Until then, we will get by on borrowed items and cheap substitutes, but we have the essentials we need.  Hopefully, our work schedules will become more firm and we will be able to schedule time to get back to regular posts here on Indie Voice Blog.  We ask for your patience until we are truly “back to normal.”

Last week we attended the Andy Grammer concert, and will be posting our review tomorrow.  In the meantime, here are five new singles and music videos from some amazing indie artists.

NEW SINGLES

Our first single this week will drop tomorrow, but we are giving you a sneak preview of it today.  We love the dreamy sound of Doter Sweetly, who were previously known as Grandpa Grew Trees.  We reviewed their last album, and are pleased to share the new sound of the band contained in their latest single, “Baby Boy.”  Let us know what you think.

Next up is a beautiful cover of The Rolling Stones‘ classic song, “As Tears go By” from LA Music Critic Award winners and Blue Élan Records artists Mustangs of the West.  This song has never sounded better.

Single number three comes from down under and features the folk sound of Eric Prod.  The single is called “From me to you (part 2),” and we love it.  This one would do well in our Americana market.

Next up is A Choir of Ghosts from Scandinavia with an idyllic folk sound that would do quite well in the American folk/Americana scene.  Check out “An Ounce of Gold” and let us know what you think.

Our final single is from BINX, one of the most unique indie artists in LA.  Her latest is called “Milk,” and we need to hear this sweet song on Top 40 radio.  This one is deserves repeated listens.

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

Our first music video is a simply beautiful arrangement by one of our favorite LA indie artists who is usually known more for her rocking sound than as a mellow songwriter.  We love the creative growth she shows in her latest project, “Return Home,” and think you will likewise fall in love with Abby Posner.

Our next video is short and sweet and gives us just a taste of the brilliance that is Jay Katana.  His concept for “Letter From Child” has has salivating over the release of his next project.  Enjoy this dark sweet tidbit.

Video number three is from the dreamy Kat Cunning and is equally as cinematic and dramatic as her soaring vocals.  We think this one would be great on the radio and would be perfect for placement in movies and television.  Check out “For the Love.”

Video number four is from another LA Music Critic Award winner, Dree Mon, and is as equally dance-compelling as her last two videos.  Get up and dance to the sound of “When it Goes Down.”  We guarantee you won’t be able to sit down for this one.

Our final video this week is an animated one from People Club for their song, “Kil Scott.”  This one is a keeper, and we suggest you put it on repeat.

 

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Artists Worth Checking Out Get it or Forget it indie music New Music Friday

Get it or forget it – New Music Friday vol. 4

It’s been a while since we had a Friday morning off, so we are celebrating by sharing these great new albums with you.  They are all dropping today.

Artist Name:  The Skullers

Album Name:  Freight Trains and Party Games

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Modern Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Still Life; 2.  She Denies Herself the Things she Loves; 3.  Convenient; 4.  Out of the Garden; 5.  Brooklyn Girls; 6.  She Denies Herself the Things she Loves (at the record booth)

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  The Skullers have hit the big time with the release of their latest EP.  It mixes elements of Americana/Rockabilly with modern rock to create a unique sound that is worthy of repeated listens.  We last reviewed them in March 2018, and they have continued to make great strides in their artistic growth.  This time around they have evolved from their blues rock origins to become a band worthy of heavy rotation on Top 40 radio.  We love every song on this EP, especially “She Denies Herself the Things she Loves” and “Out of the Garden.”

Recommendation:  Don’t hesitate to jump on this wagon – go Get this one today!

Artist Name:  Fox Stevenson

Album Name:  Killjoy

Label:  Anti-Fragile Music

Genre:  Funky Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Out my Head; 2.  Killjoy; 3.  Broken Man; 4.  Okay; 5.  Cavalier; 6.  Dreamland; 7.  California; 8.  Go Like; 9.  Use Me; 10.  Hold Steady; 11.  All Night; 12.  Perfect Lie; 13.  Headlights

Publicist:  Mystic Sons

Review:  Producer Fox Stevenson’s debut album Killjoy is a work of sonic beauty, with a richness that many seasoned artists don’t have.  It is funky, cool, fresh and worthy of repeated listens.  These songs are upbeat and perfect for keeping you in sync on your daily activities.  We think this album will launch his career out of the UK and into the rest of the world.  He hits the ground running with “Out my Head” and never lets up.  This one is a surefire winner.

Recommendation:  If you love fresh new music, this one should be first on your list – go Get it!

Artist Name:  Wildlife

Album Name:  Take the Light With You

Label:  Culvert Music

Genre:  Indie Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Wasted; 2.  Broken Magic; 3.  Cut-off; 4.  No Control; 5.  All in Black; 6.  Follower (LaLa); 7.  Euphoria; 8.  Whatever, Memory; 9.  Dance Now; 10.  House in the Shadows

Publicist:  Auteur Research

Review:  Toronto’s Wildlife is another band on the rise.  We debuted their single “No Control” in our Ten Great Singles of September 2019 article, and the rest of the album is even better. These lads have been influenced by the great acts of the 80s and 90s, like Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, U2 and more.  Even though they have been together for 10 years, they bring a new freshness to the power rock of those acts and set themselves up to be one of the best acts of 2019.

Recommendation:  What are you waiting for?  Go Get it!

Artist Name:  David J

Album Name:  Missive to an Angel From the Halls of Infamy and Allure

Label:   Glass Modern Records

Genre:

Track Listing:  1.  Mosaic; 2.  Blue Eyes in the Green Room; 3.  Baudelaire; 4.  (I Don’t Want to Destroy) Our Beautiful Thing; 5.  Lovelorn; 6.  Clandestine Valentine; 7.  Of Purgatory and Perfume; 8.  Migena and the Frozen Roses; 9.  No Floods can Drown; 10.  Pre-Existing Condition; 11.  Copper Level 7; 12.  (I Walked Away From) The Girl in Yellow; 13.  Best Western Blues; 14.  Missive to an Angel From the Halls of Infamy and Allure; 15.  The Auteur (Redux/The Scarlet’s Cut); 16.  I Have Only Silence Now

Publicist:  Shameless Promotion PR

Review:  What do you get when you cross Tom Waits/Bob Dylan with Leonard Cohen/Andrew Lloyd Webber?  You get David J’s latest eerie and invigorating new album.  These songs could easily be made into an amazing musical and should be performed in major concert halls.  This soundtrack is worthy of your repeated listens and could easily become a daily habit.  We truly cannot get enough of these songs, and will be listening over and over again.  We recommend you do the same.

Recommendation:  This one is a must-have.

Artist Name:  Doug Duffey and BADD

Album Name:  Play the Blues

Label:  Out of the Past Music

Genre:  Blues

Track Listing:  1.  The Things we Used to Do; 2.  Evil; 3.  Big Easy Street Blues; 4.  Have you Ever?; 5.  Drink it on Down; 6.  My Drivin’ Wheel; 7.  Talk of the Town; 8.  You Got That Somethin’; 9.  A Memory Left to Lose

Publicist:  Blind Raccoon

Review:  There are so many styles of the blues, from Delta to Chicago to Memphis, and no one can play them all better than Doug Duffey and BADD.  They combine elements from all these blues styles into their own unique blend that highlights the blues and transforms it into a celebration of life, not just a wailing sound of agony.  They even add some jazzy grooves into their song “Evil,” further separating themselves from the rest of the blues genre.

Recommendation:  If you love the blues or just plain great music, then add this one to your collection today.

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Artists Worth Checking Out indie music Monday Mashup Singles and Videos

Monday mashup 2019: vol. 29

Happy Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day!  It’s time for our weekly Monday Mashup and we have some great ones for you today.  Check out these amazing indie tunes.

THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF HEATHER JACKS

Heather Jacks is one of the coolest indie artists I know.  Although she is not a musician, she is an amazing creative artist, photographer, author and supporter of indie music.  She recently invested in “Bubba the Bus,” and is in the process of converting it to her mobile “tiny home.”  Keep up with her adventures by subscribing to her YouTube channel.

NEW SINGLES

Our first single this week is the radio edit of “Heaven’s Gate” from Emily Breeze, who we introduced to you back in August.  Her latest is further proof that this is an artist worth investing in.

Our next single is from another band we previously featured here on Indie Voice Blog back in 2017 (Monday Mashup) and 2018 (Get it or Forget it), The Crowleys.  Here’s their latest offering, “Clarice.”  We’re glad to have you back.

Single number three comes from another IVB favorite artist with an eerie, transcending vibe named Völuspa.  This one is intriguing and haunting and entitled “Live One Life.”

Our next single features the insane harmonies of Transatlantic trio, Raynes on their latest single, “Lemon Drop.”  This one is a potential monster  hit and deserves heavy rotation on American radio.

Our final single this week is the first release from Swiss band Marey.  We love their sound and can’t wait to hear what comes next.  Here’s “Synthetic.”

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

First up is a quirky lyric video for “High Functioning,” the latest from the amazing Alannah Kavanagh aka Grizzly Coast.  This one will get you going like nothing else.

If you love magic and Americana music, then you will love “In My Time” from Fletcher C Johnson.  This one is just plain fun.

Video number three is a powerful video about human rights from The Oddysy, and features Public Enemy‘s Chuck D on the song “Bang Bang.”  The images are visceral and the message is sorely needed today.

Next up is one of the best videos we have ever seen from Tiffany Young, and she’s provided some great ones.  This one has almost 1 million views, and it was only released on October 10.  It’s called “Run for Your Life,” and we recommend you run to watch it.

Our final video this week comes from multi-LA Music Critic Award winning duo, Lovers & Poets.  We think it just may be their most powerful one yet, and we are ready to head off on a “Sugar High.”

 

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Artists Worth Checking Out indie music Ten Amazing Videos

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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Artists Worth Checking Out indie music Ten Great Singles

Ten great singles released in September 2019

We’re in the middle of a cold front that has plunged temperatures more than 20 degrees.  Good thing we have some great singles to warm things up.  Check out these amazing tunes which were released in September.

First up is the smooth indie neo-soul sound of Tiera Beverly.  Check out her tune, “Can’t Talk.”

Our next single is the perfect segue as we say goodbye to summer.  We really love the calming sound of Leon Rosen‘s track, “Summers Edge.”  Let us know what you think.

Single number three is from UK artist Pasha Black.  We love the upbeat and feel good vibe contained in his latest, “In the Rain.”  This one will lighten your step and brighten your mood.

What do you get when you cross disco/house with gospel?  You get “Salvation” by House Gospel Choir.  This one is guaranteed to lift your spirits, and reminds us of CC & the Music Factory

Single number five is from Oliver Spalding.  Despite his melancholy message, “Novemberism” is an upbeat and contagious song that will have you listening to it again and again.

We start the second five with this Brit pop masterpiece from The Hengles.  We think “Those Who Stay Behind” will quickly become a favorite tune for you.

Nothing gets us going like great R&B tunes, like “Sugar Water” by Jane Q Public.  We love her style and can’t wait to hear more.

https://soundcloud.com/jane-fishman/sugar-water/s-LFlHu

Single number eight is from percussionist/singer-songwriter Garrett Kealer.  It is radio ready and definitely a song that deserves to be on repeat.  Check out “Our Way.”

As we near the end of this edition of Ten Great Singles, here’s a new voice we are overjoyed with, and who we can’t wait to further check out.  Enjoy the sweet sound of Carley Varley‘s “Honest Conflict.”

We close out the month with a rocking tune called “No Control” from the band Wildlife.  Where have these guys been hiding?  They are a band on the verge of breaking out and we want you to be on that train.

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Monday mashup 2019: vol. 28

And just like that we have moved into the month of October.  Today we’re enjoying our first day off work in nearly three weeks, and we took the time to go out looking for a somewhere to live (we’ve been crashing in my brother’s RV since we arrived here in July), went shopping for warm clothes (because all our stuff is in storage in Montana which is already under a blanket of snow), and otherwise took it easy.  We apologize for not getting more reviews done but frankly have not had the time (or energy) to do them after working long shifts).  We do hope to get back to them shortly.  In the meantime, here is our first Monday Mashup of October.

ANDY GRAMMER ON TOUR

Pop star Andy Grammer is currently on his “Don’t Give Up on Me” tour which will make a stop in Oklahoma City on October 15.  We will be there to review the show, and finally get the chance to meet him.  We have known his wife Aijia for more than 10 years, so this will be a treat for us.  Watch for the review soon.

NEW SINGLES

Our first single for this month comes from the alt-rock sound of Alex McArtor.  She is a dynamic performer and lays it all out with her single “Speed Into Air.”  We really love this track and can’t wait to hear the rest of her forthcoming album.

Next up is “Another Boy from The Last Morrell.  This one will bring back memories of early Billy Joel, and we simply love it.

Our next single has a throwback vibe reminiscent of Electric Light Orchestra, and we think now is the perfect time to introduce you to The Brilliance and their first single, “World Keeps Spinning .”  This one will get you grooving – kick back and enjoy it.

Our fourth single shines a spotlight on mental health via the incredibly gorgeous sound of singer-songwriter Ann King.  We hope that we will all become “Stronger” from listening to these words.

Our final single this week is from Geneva White, whose silky smooth vocals highlight the passion and power of her single “Frame.”  This is definitely an artist to keep on your radar – we think she is about to blow up.

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

Our first video includes the haunting sound of Young Clancy, coupled with eerie cinematography on the hard-hitting song, “Up With the Birds.”  We are so glad we got the chance to experience this amazing artist.

Next up is a unique POV video from the band King Hiss for their song, “GTWHR.”  This one is a hard-hitting rock song that becomes even more powerful with the manner it was shot – almost like you were on stage with them.  Rock out on this one.

Our third video has a decidely 80s vibe and we truly dig it.  Check out “Private Show” from Black Marble.

Next up is the latest from Blue Élan Records artist and LA Music Critic Awards winner Chelsea Williams.  It is a stirring cover of Jackson Browne’s “These Days.”  This one will hit you right where you need it.

We close out this week’s indie roundup with the latest video from KidEyes for his single, “Malibu.”  We think we can all relate to the frustrations depicted in this video, while grooving to this incredible tune.

 

 

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Artists Worth Checking Out Durango Songwriters Expo indie music Monday Mashup

Monday mashup 2019 – vol. 27

As we end September and head into October, we are so happy that Patrick O’Heffernan has joined us as a staff writer.  His first review was just published, so check  it out and make sure you subscribe to the Blog so you don’t miss anything.  There’s a lot happening so let’s get right to it.

DURANGO SONGWRITERS EXPO THIS WEEKEND

If you’ve followed our blog for any period of time, then you know how important we think the Durango Songwriters Expo is.  It has launched the careers of quite a few artists, including Alissa Moreno, Tim Fagan and Meghan Trainor.  Not only that, but several of the attendees have won LA Music Critic Awards, including recent winners Jordan Siwek and Scott Krippayne aka PAEHNE.

We have been involved with it for several years and our founder has been part of a panel there as well.  Due to our recent move to Oklahoma City, we are unable to attend this year’s event, which opens on Wednesday night with a showcase in nearby Denver before officially kicking off with a showcase on Thursday and then runs Friday and Saturday at the Omni Hotel in Westminster, Colorado.  The event culminates with a concert on Saturday night which always features the legendary Big Al Anderson.  This year he is joined by Songwriters Hall of Fame member Tom Douglas, major hit songwriter Kate York (Little Big Town, Fall Out Boy) and Grammy-winning songwriter Fagan.  The Saturday concert is open to the public and tickets are available at the door.

OKLAHOMA CITY HAS A NEW FRINGE FESTIVAL

The first Fringe Festival was held in Edinburgh, Scotland and has grown to include Festivals around the world, including the Hollywood Fringe Festival, which is one of the biggest ones in North America.  Oklahoma City has now joined that elite group with the debut of Theatre Crude Fringe Festival, which opened on September 25 and runs through October 6.  The Capitol View Event Center is hosting the Festival.  For more information, click on their website.

INDIE FILM ‘MICKEY AND THE BEAR’ TO DEBUT AT MONTANA FILM FESTIVAL

Mickey and the Bear, an indie film set in Montana, will premiere at this year’s Montana Film Festival on Thursday, October 3 at 6 p.m. at the iconic Roxy Theater in Missoula before heading out on a tour of Montana.  If you are in Montana, we highly recommend you check it out.

NEW SINGLES

Our first single this week comes from Australian artist Riebourne.  We love her voice and think she has a great chance of cracking the American Top 40 scene with “Venom.”

Next up is LCBTQ+ artist Déyyess, who has a powerful message coupled with equally powerful vocals.  We think she is definitely an artist on the rise and can’t wait to hear what comes next.

https://soundcloud.com/deyyess/no-mans-land

Single number three is from pop duo Rule of Young, which we think deserves serious and heavy rotation on radio.  Check out “Lie Better.”  We can’t get enough of their harmonies and musicality.

Our musical voyage next takes us to Toronto for the alt-rock sound of Contour‘s new song, “Above You.”  Great vocals and a serious message  highlight this brilliant song.  Enjoy.

Our final single this week is a retro throwback to the days of disco.  Check out Sweetwood and their latest tune, “One and Only Lover.”  We guarantee this one will get you on the dance floor.

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

Our first video is from another of the amazing artists at Blue Élan Records, Roan Yellowthorn.  We think she has truly nailed it with her latest, “Indigo.”  Let us know what you think.

From the beauty of the previous video we next present the stark reality of the rocking sound of Makes my Blood Dance on their new video “Sick as our Secrets.”  This one has a lot of food for thoughts and is truly visually stunning, with live concert footage included.

Our third video is an upbeat pop tune from producer Ferris Pier that features to amazing vocals of The Voice stand-out Abby Cates on the song, “Lift me Up.”  If this one doesn’t lift your spirits, nothing will.

Next up is the R&B/hip hop sound of The Greys on their latest “Drama.”  We love this one and would love to see them featured on Empire.

We close out this edition with a dark cover of the classic Pink Floyd song, “Another Brick in the Wall.”  This version shows a dynamic creative mind and we think it will quickly become a favorite on its own merits.  Check out LA’s own Nomad and Lola.

 

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Artists Worth Checking Out indie music Patrick O'Heffernan Reviews

“Magnetic” continues X.Ari’s brilliance with new joy and sparks.

Editor’s note:  We would like to welcome Patrick O’Heffernan to our staff of writers.  He will be covering the Latin music scene and is posting his first review below.  He has been a huge supporter of the LA Music Critic Awards, and is the host of Musica LA and Blog Talk Radio‘s Music Friday.  Welcome Patrick!

I have been following X.Ari for over three years- back when she was Ari without the “X”, and I have watched her change and grow with every new song.  A certified genius with an angelic – and sometimes demonic – voice, her music is unique, addictive, thought-provoking.  Each new step she takes, each new lyric she writes, each new video she makes reveals her depth and her brilliance.

She has done it again with her latest release, Magnetic – a song about love.  She moved into romantic R&B territory in Magnetic, which is about the feeling you get when you fall in love – the polar attraction that happily consumes your life.  The music is sophisticated, as all of X.Ari’s music is, but it also has a familiar feel to it – we know this song in our bones, although we have never heard it before.

Magnetic has its own magnetic attraction, a polar pull on your ears, your muscles, and – if you know X.Ari’s struggles with her own internal polar opposites — on the part of you that can join in sync with another human being and her feelings.

A singer-songwriter-artist and mental health advocate from Toronto currently living in Los Angeles, X.Ari’s driving force is to turn pain into power by using art. Her musical art deftly dances in and out of genre lines, moving from alternative pop to gritty hip-hop with an electronic tinge that is especially apparent in her live performances, which often include a primal scream.

Her costume, stage presentation, album art, and graphics carry her uniqueness and power forward with her sound. Her lyrics are visceral, written in pain and power to bring messages of hope as well as to examine tragedy. The final product vibrates between the two, sometimes painfully, sometimes intensely reflective, always gripping.  Magnetic does all of this, only with joy and sparks.

X.Ari has been on a talent tear recently.  Her songs “Uni-Fi,” “Break-Point,” and “LA LA LA” have all been works of musical and cathartic genius. With Magnetic, she has continued the streak, albeit in a different musical style that is consistent with her legacy, but fresh and invigorating, and hopefully reflective of her state of being.

She has just released a companion video to Magnetic and it measures up to the song and then some.

Magnetic was released September 17, 2019, and can be streamed on Spotify.

 

Patrick O’Heffernan