The Brewers are now just two wins away from the World Series, and winter is definitely here. Let’s warm up the climate with five more amazing artists.
Artist Name: Frank Bey
Album Name: Back in Business
Label: Nola Blue Records
Genre: Blues
Track Listing: 1. Back in Business; 2. Gun Toting Preacher; 3. Take it Back to Georgia; 4. Cookie Jar; 5. The Half of It; 6. Where you Been so Long; 7. Better Look Out; 8. Ain’t no Reason; 9. Blame Mother Nature; 10. Give it to get It; 11. Yesterday’s Dreams
Publicist: Blind Raccoon
Review: This album celebrates the return of Frank Bey, one of the pioneers in blues, as well as providing a soundtrack for his recently released documentary When You Ask Me How I Feel: The Life and Music of Frank Bey. Bey announces his return in the traditional blues title track, and then proceeds to act like he never left, delivering a tasty collection of blues songs that will tickle your ears and get you in the groove. The horns and organ on “Gun Toting Preacher,” as well as those well-written lyrics and gravelly strong voice of Bey bring back memories of the contributions of black musicians over the years. His form of the blues incorporates everything we love about traditional blues with a healthy dose of soul and R&B thrown in for good measure. It is so good to hear artists like Bey and Buddy Guy and to know that they are still alive and kicking and bringing us more of the music that make then icons in the blues genre. Hats off to multi-Grammy winning producer Tom Hambridge for his amazing work on this album.
Recommendation: Get up and Get this one. It is a must for your blues collection.
Artist Name: Delta Moon
Album Name: Babylon is Falling
Label: Jumping Jack Records
Genre: Swamp Rock/Blues
Track Listing: 1. Long way to Go; 2. Babylon is Falling; 3. One More Heartache; 4. Might Take a Lifetime; 5. Skinny Woman; 6. Louisiana Rain; 7. Little Pink Pistol; 8. Nobody’s Fault but Mine; 9. Somebody in my Home; 10. One Mountain at a Time; 11. Christmas Time in New Orleans
Publicist: Blind Raccoon
Review: Recently selected as the Best Blues Band in Atlanta, Delta Moon leaves not doubt that it is indeed the best with the release of its tenth studio album, Babylon is Falling. The album combines the blues with the rocking sound of Swamp Rock to create a masterpiece of funk and jive. But they are not just a great blues band – they also provide meaty lyrics with a strong message that needs to be heard, and we are determined to help them reach their audience. This is an album that will quickly earn its place in your blues/southern roots collection, and is a true must-have.
Recommendation: Run out and Get this one, and put it on repeat.
Artist Name: Matthew Perryman Jones
Album Name: The Waking Hours
Label: Tone Tree Records
Genre: Indie Pop/Rock
Track Listing: 1. Happy; 2. Lovers in Another Life; 3. Careless Man (ft Young Summer); 4. Anything Goes; 5. The Waking Hours; 6. Coming Back to Me; 7. Half Hearted Love; 8. Carousel (ft Fleurie); 9. Take it With Me
Publicist: The Syndicate
Review: Matthew Perryman Jones is the consummate singer-songwriter, injecting his indie pop/rock sound with dynamic lyrics delivered with the swagger of Bono, resulting in a very radio-friendly style that begs for heavy rotation. Every song is a potential Top 40 hit, with positive and upbeat songs that speak of so many universal truths. The songs are equally perfect for placements in commercial, television and film, and would be a great addition to any music supervisor’s catalog of great songs.
Recommendation: This one is a definite Get.
Artist Name: Great Aunt
Album Name: A Mess That I Left
Label: Self-released
Genre: Americana/Folk
Track Listing: 1. Refrain; 2. Head Up; 3. We Need to Start Again; 4. Diggin’ Holes; 5. Part I (They Came); 6. Tell me When It’s Over; 7. Oh, Cruel World
Publicist: Self-promoted
Review: Melbourne-based duo Great Aunt gives us folk-based Americana music tinged with shades of bluegrass and gospel. For an Australian band, they have a great handle on the Americana sound and could easily compete with American bands in this genre. They have a wholesome sound that is very family friendly, and capture the true spirit of this genre with their soulful renditions. We would love to see them tour the States, and believe they would be quite successful. This one is worthy of multiple listens.
Recommendation: Definitely give this one a chance.
Artist Name: PILES
Album Name: Una Volta
Label: Aagoo Records/REV. Lab Records
Genre: Experimental Instrumental
Track Listing: 1. Drones and Piles; 2. Decay; 3. Ulrik; 4. Mort aux cons; 5. Kraut and Piles; 6. Materials in US; 7. Chambre d’echo; 8. Marie
Publicist: Shameless Promotion PR
Review: Finally, an album for lovers of percussion. PILES are a French collective that presents drum sounds in an experimental way that highlights the instrument, creating a soundscape that can easily be placed in commercials, film or television. Although you’ll probably not hear these songs on the radio, they are commercially viable in other ways, and might be a good source for music supervisors to understand dramatic scenes. Although not for everyone, if you love drum solos, you will probably love this one as well.
Recommendation: Give this one a spin.