No sooner did I publish what was supposed to happen with my work hours than they changed it up again. They now tell me for the foreseeable future I will be working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 to 5, Friday and Saturday from 5 to midnight, with Sunday and Monday off. We’ll see how long that lasts. In the meantime, we have news from the Hollywood Fringe Festival, as well as five new singles and music videos to get your week off to a great start.
HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL 2020
If you know me, you know I love the theater in general, and the Hollywood Fringe Festival in particular. We are saddened to have to announce that, due to events now gripping our planet, the 2020 Hollywood Fringe Festival has been tentatively rescheduled to October 1-25, 2020.
To give participants a clear decision-making deadline, these dates will be confirmed or cancelled by August 1, 2020, based on guidance from federal, state and local health authorities. The HFF staff will be publishing criteria for this decision in the coming days as to their decision-making process.
If you were planning to be part of HFF20 as a participant, check out their blog post for more information. If you plan to participate in October, they encourage you to contact your venues to reschedule for the October dates. Reach out with thoughts, questions, and concerns to support@hollywoodfringe.org.
NEW SINGLES
Our first single comes from an amazing NYC singer-songwriter who recently released her debut album. Mae Krell‘s first release is poignant and fresh, and we think she has a long career ahead. Listen to the words of her song “Garden,” but make sure you have some tissues ready.
Our next single comes from down under, and introduces us to the hot new sound of ThBenj. We love his upbeat style and think “Y” is the perfect breakout single. Check it out and let us know what you think.
For our third single we head across the pond for the latest from London-based R&B artist Effie. We introduced you to her back in September. Her new song is “Spiteful,” and it’s an eye-opening ballad. Listen carefully to the words of this future masterpiece.
Next up is a song that speaks to what the world is going through right now. Canadian Jacqueline Tucci shares her “Fear,” but don’t give up because we will get through this yet.
We close out this week’s singles with the latest from one of our favorite indie acts, Scotland’s Single by Sunday. We haven’t heard anything new from them since 2017, but we love their upbeat take on life. We’re sure you’ll be singing the chorus for “Debbie” in no time at all. Enjoy this little treat.
NEW MUSIC VIDEOS
Casey Ahern kicks off our music videos with her incredible video for “Sunday Driver,” which was just released hours ago. We love her sound and are very pleased to share this beautiful video with you.
Next up is the latest video from bluesman Mike Zito, a lyric video for his timely song, “Don’t Let the World Get You Down.” We love the sentiments and agree with them completely – keep listening to great indie music and we will get through this together.
Video number three is a modern remake of the 80’s classic song, “(I Just) Died in Your Arms” by Cutting Crew. With the additional of the strings, we think they sound even better then they did 40 years ago. Enjoy this blast from the past.
Next up is the latest from another of our favorite indie bands, The Mowgli’s, which was shot on an iPhone 11. Check out this tune, and “Weight on Me.”
Rounding out this week’s new releases is this beautiful video from Hillary Capps, who shows us “The Way Back Home.” Let this peaceful tune set the mood for your week.
We’ll be back soon with our list of Ten Great Singles and Ten Amazing Videos for the month of March.