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Monday mashup 2020 (vol 10)

Happy Monday the 13th!  It’s been a busy but productive week, and we’re happy to be back to share five more music videos and singles this week.  Please let us know what you think about our selections.

NEW SINGLES

First up this week is the title track from the latest by the amazing blues artist Katie Knipp.  We discovered her about a year ago and have been blown away by her talent.  She does not look like the typical blues artist until she opens up her mouth and then OMG – shut the front door!  She is a dynamo on the guitar and an intriguing writer, but her voice is what sells it.  Check out “Chamomile and Cocaine” and tell us you’re not immediately hooked.  This lady belongs in the Memphis Blues Hall of Fame.  Watch for a review of her entire album shortly.

Next up is the equally beautiful sound of Elia F. Compton and her debut single, “This Moment.”  She has so much passion in her voice that it immediately draws you in with a song that is an instant classic.  We think we will be hearing a lot more from this amazing artist.

So many of us were huge fans of the prog rock band Yes during the late 60’s until the early 80’s.  Their lead singer, Jon Anderson, has now signed with Blue Élan Records and has released a solo album that brings back all the greatness of Yes and then some.  His latest, “First Born Leaders,” is a total paradigm shift and we think it shows just the tip of the iceberg of talent for this amazing artist.  Check it out and feel the love.

Speaking of rock, our next single is from the awesome Abby K, who proves that she can definitely “Rock the Rock.”  She reminds us of a cross between Orianthi and Avril Lavigne, and we are hooked.  Check it out.

We close out this week with the pop mastery of Brandon Hutcheson.  He has that definite boy band vibe and this one could soon be at the top of the pop charts.  Enjoy “Don’t Say.”

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

For all of you that miss going out dancing, our first video this week will definitely compel you to get up and dance to the zydeco sound of Sean Ardoin.  His intention was to create a “CoronaCation” and we think he has truly nailed it.  Not only that but he provides the vocals, bass, accordion and washboard for this amazing song.  Check out “Came Thru Pullin.”  Even though it’s been out a couple of months, this one was too good to pass up.

Next up is the visually stunning video for the smooth sound of Fred Hostetler‘s “River of Hope.”  Listen to the positive and affirming lyrics of the sound while you groove to the 60’s style rock, which features Robbie Cribbs  This one is a keeper.

Our third video is a new age masterpiece from GoldFlēce called “Space Rider.”  We love the visuals for this lyric video, but truly enjoy the relaxing vibe of the song.  We think this one should be your background chill time song.

Video number four is from the legendary Ted Russell Kamp, who has been a part of numerous bands including CALICO and Shooter Jennings, as well as proving that the bass is the sexiest instrument in music.  His latest album, Down in the Den, has been released, along with this amazing first single and video, “Have Some Faith.”  Chill out to the amazing down home sound of TRK.

We close out the week with another artist TRK has worked with, Tawny Ellis.  Her strong vocals fit perfectly with this song co-written with TRK called “Deep End of Love,” from her upcoming album Love Life, which will be released on July 24.

 

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indie music Monday Mashup Singles and Videos

Monday mashup 2020 (vol 9)

Hard to believe that I started writing this article back on May 4.  The Covid-19 pandemic has been hard on me, and I’ve been less motivated to write.  I have been averaging around 50 hours a week working at Pizza Hut as a shift manager, and my few off days are usually spent resting up.  As a result, I have not published anything in the past nine weeks.  What really hurts is that no one seems to have noticed, as not one single person has checked up on me.  The review requests just keep on coming, but there has been no personal touch, and I almost feel like I’m wasting my time here.

Don’t get me wrong.  A lot of great music has been released in the past two months, and I still think that more than ever, we need good music to help us survive and persevere during these trying times.  But just because we have to be socially distant outside doesn’t mean that we can’t still be close on line.

In the midst of this chaos, here are five new singles and music videos that we hope will give you the strength to carry on, whether you are still on quarantine or an essential worker.

NEW SINGLES

This first single sums it up for us, and I’m sure many of you are in the same boat.  We have proud to present Magnus Bechmann with his new single, “Uneasy,” which is truly how we feel right now.  It’s super sweet, but listen carefully to the words.

Our next single comes from Finland, advocating “The Next Great Holiday.”  We love this song and think this new band, Fan Theories, has a great future ahead of them.

One of LA’s most unique artists is back with another sure-fire hit.  Check out “Diamonds,” the latest from the one and only Binx.

Single number four comes from BBC favorites, The Trusted.  We love their sound and are moved by their lyrics.  Here is their latest, “The Innocent.”

Our final single this week is also from the UK and features the 80’s influenced sound of Ben Hobbs.  We could listen to this one all day, and we think you’ll really dig the sound of “Own Arms.”

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

We just celebrated our Independence Day, and the best fireworks were provided by our favorite LA rock band, The Spider Accomplice.  They have truly set a new bar with their latest epic song, “Crawl.”  Our first reaction was a comparison to Evanescence meets Queen.  What do you think?

Next up is our favorite singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, the sweet and prolific Kris Angelis.  She has just released a beautiful lyric video for her song “Ghost (I’m Alive and Breathing),” and we think it’s her best song ever, with the perfect country vibe.  Take the lyrics to heart.

Speaking of lyric videos, the folks at Life.Church Worship have released their latest, “Heaven’s All Around.”  We think this is one of the best worship songs ever written.

Our fourth video features one of LA’s brightest LGBQT+ performers, Abby Posner.  She speaks her mind in her song “Blind Spots,” doing the song with multiple versions of herself.  Definitely listen to the lyrics and shine a light on your own blind spots.

We close out this week with a timely video from Lucy & La Mer, who remind us that we are all in this “Together.”