Month: April 2020

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Monday mashup 2020 (vol 8) – Tuesday edition

After working 36 of the past 48 hours, I finally got a day off today.  As of tomorrow, I have been promoted to Shift Manager and will be working evenings on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.  Wish me well in this challenging new position.  In the meantime, here is our final Monday Mashup of April, with five new singles and music videos for your perusal.

NEW SINGLES

First up this week is an incredible collaboration between Charla K and Discrete entitled “Feed me With Love.”  This upbeat dance-pop track will have you dancing all over the house during quarantine.  Enjoy!

Next up is another young voice with an obvious old soul.  She mixes jazz, R&B and pop to create the masterful “Away.”  Give it up for Amira B.

Our third single may be a little explicit, but we could easily hear an edited version on Top 40 radio.  We love introducing you to the sound of Lexy Panterra – enjoy the “Fall.”

Continuing in the R&B/neo-soul vein is Atsuson Jr, another voice we could definitely hear on the radio.  If his songs keep being this good, we will definitely “Stick Around.”

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We close out this week’s new singles with the next amazing single from LA’s legendary Binx.  We think this is her best one yet, as she continues to set the standard with “Blazing.”

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

Last week we shared her new single, and this week we’re pleased to share the music video for the latest from Blue Élan‘s country songbird, Chelsea Williams.  Let’s get “Wasted.”

Our next video captures the songwiter’s intent behind the song.  Many of us remember the thrilling moving Eyes of Laura Mars, and the captivating theme song “Prisoner,” sung by Barbra Streisand.  The song was written by indie blues artist Karen Lawrence, and she shows the power of the song in this simple acoustic video.  Enjoy this throwback.

Speaking of throwbacks, our next video breathes new life into the classic Tears for Fears monster smash, “Shout.”  We are totally in love with this cover by indie band Trope, and think they will amaze you as well.

Speaking of amazing covers, the Blue Élan family of artists recently recorded a video for Earth Day of the classic The Guess Who song, “Share the Land.”  This one is truly better than the original – enjoy!

We close out this week’s edition with the latest artist to become part of the Final Fantasy franchise.  This time it’s local indie artist Ellee Ven.  Her song “I’m Gonna Rule Without Dominating” is featured in Final Fantasy XV AMV.  Rock on!

 

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Monday mashup 2020 (vol 7)

Sorry to have missed you last week.  Once again they changed our hours as a result of COVID-19, and I was supposed to only work three days.  Instead, I worked six days and didn’t have a day off until yesterday.  As a result, we are making this one a “double,” and including ten each of new singles and new music videos.  Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, and let’s enjoy these new tracks.

NEW SINGLES

Our first single comes courtesy of publicist Kim Grant for her client, a rising Americana star named Kyle LaLone.  This one is perfect for today, and we wholeheartedly agree with his sentiments – “I’m not Gonna Drink Over You.”

Our second single comes from the uber-talented trio Lo Rays.  This song will leave a “Stain,” but it’s the type you don’t mind having.  Enjoy this modern indie rock song with a touch of the past, courtesy of this phenomenal band, currently based in Scotland.

Next up is the sound of Kadeema, which reminds us of the goodness of OneRepublic coupled with Imagine Dragons.  Check out their latest, “Good Lies,” and we think you’ll be a believer as well.

We next turn to a Washington, DC experimental-pop band for something positive in today’s bleak world.  We’re not sure exactly when this one came out, but we really dig their vibe.  Here is “Freaks” by The North Country.

Rounding out the first five singles is this new hip hop tune that deals with communication in a time of social distancing.  Check out Canadian buzz maker Ollie‘s latest, “Perfect Landing.”

Our second set of five kicks off with the debut single from UK alternative band In Earnest.  It’s entitled “Put me Under” and it perfectly describes the spell they weave with their beautiful sound.

Next up is the latest from Blue Élan Records artist Chelsea Williams.  Hard to believe this is the third single from her upcoming album, Beautiful & Strange.  It may be called “Wasted,” but you’re definitely not wasting your time enjoying this track.

Single number eight is from War Strings, who offer us “Tragedy (Lovesong).”  This one has a great groove and deserves serious airplay on Top 40 radio.  Check it out and let us know what you think.

Next up is another amazing London artist, this time a young lady named Francesca Louise.  Although she may be “Out of Sight (Out of Mind,” her music will stay with you long after the song ends.

Our final single this week is another debut, this time from Swedish retro rock band Kurbitz.  We love the strong vocals, the thoughtful lyrics and the overall sound of “Mona Lisa.”  We think we’ll be hearing a lot more from this band.

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

Last month we shared their lyric video for “Enough.”  Today we are proud to debut the official music video, which proves once again that The Spider Accomplice is the premiere indie modern rock band in the world.  Check out this amazing video and rock out to the uplifting vocals of the one and only VK Lynne, accompanied by the fiery chords of guitarist Arno Nurmisto.

We segue to another incredible rock band called The Recks.  Check out their interesting video for “The Milk’s Gone Bad.”

We really love this next music video, especially in these days of being apart.  Jont gives us an anthem for the future with his song, “I Think it Could be Possible.”  Let’s hope for the best.

Our fourth video comes from indie folk band Baneful Town.  This beautiful animated video brings life to their song “Flare Gun Eyes.”  We really love the harmonies.

Video number five is a poignant love song to the senior class of 2020.  Due to COVID-19, this year’s seniors are missing out on so much of the high school experience.  Teen sensation Maleena reminds us of what they’re thinking – “Don’t Forget About Me.”

Our next video is from our favorite Danish indie band, Belle and the Beats.  This one features an intriguing French rap from Reazun.  Check out “Habibi.”

LA singer/songwriter and actor Quinn L’Esperance also gives us a powerful lyric video for her song, “Human Connection.”  Listen carefully to the words of this one.  This one belongs on the radio.

Continuing in that same vein, Corinne Cook‘s latest, “Yes, I Can,” is a power anthem that states all things are possible if we simply believe.  Let this one resonate with your heart.

Next up is the rocking bluesy sound of Nicole Boggs and the Reel.  Their powerful video brings to life the words of “Money” and makes you stop and take account of your motivations.

We close out this week with an equally powerful and beautiful video from Scotland’s Baby Taylah that is breathtaking in its cinematography.  We definitely want to call those locations “Home.”

 

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Monday mashup 2020 (vol 6)

Here we go again.  No sooner did I publish what was supposed to happen with my work hours than they changed it up again.  This time they upped the timeline when they were supposed to close a store and gave us only two days notice that we would be taking over their territory – more than doubling our workload.  I worked nearly 70 hours last week, most of it on the night shift.  Can hardly wait to see what this week brings.  In the meantime, we have five new singles and music videos to get your week off to a great start.

NEW SINGLES

Our first single this week reminds us that there are “Better Days” ahead.  Thanks to Joe Dáccache for reminding us that we will get past these days of COVID-19 and social distancing.  Make this one the first song you listen to each day.

Next up is “Porcelain,” a personal and poignant song about mental illness.  Check out this heartfelt cry from Talitha Ferri.

Single number three is a sometimes discordant but deeply emotional song about doing what hurts you in order to make someone else happy.  Check out “Stable and Steady (to be Happy) from Anima & Ennui.

Our next single has an airy 90s electronic feel that we simply love.  Check out “She Keeps me in her Locket” by Venture Boi.  We think you’ll want to hear a lot more from them.

Our final single this week is “Shelter,” a compelling ballad from Nia Ekanem.  Let this one keep your spirits up as you stay at home.

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

Our first video this week comes from an old friend who we have known and loved since we lived in San Diego (oh so many years ago.)  Like us, she left the West Coast and moved east in pursuit of her dreams, settling in Nashville where she is at the top of her game.  Please give it up for the one and only “lady in blue,” Alyssa Jacey, and her latest, “Why I Left.”

Next up is “Blisters” from the rocking indie band big loser.  We love their energy and wish we could see them perform live.  (They were supposed to perform here in Oklahoma this week.)

Our third video is from LA Music Critic Award winner Lauren Jaimes, who reminds us that “Home is Where you Are.”  We totally agree with the sentiments of this video.

Next up is the latest from the brilliant minds of Birds and Arrows.  Check out the harmonies and visuals for their song “Truth or Consequences.”

We close out this week with a truly amazing video from one of our favorite bands, We Three.  Here’s their latest, “I Wanna Love Somebody.”  This one will have you singing along with tongue firmly in cheek.