Welcome to March and our weekly dose of new singles and music videos. Just got my first vaccine shot and not experiencing any side effects so far. Looking forward to this month as we finally get a vacation and will be heading off to North Carolina for a week to visit friends and look at possible homes for our upcoming move. In the meantime, chill and rock out to these great indie artists.
NEW SINGLES
A lot of indie musicians have relied on his blog, Ari’s Take, as well as his amazing book about navigating the music business, How to Make it in the Music Business. Ari Herstand is also an accomplished musician in his own right, and has recently released new music. Check out this smooth and chill tune, “Drifting.”
Drifting · Ari Herstand (spotify.com)
Next up is the latest release from Gerry Beckley from his solo hits project, Keeping the Light On, from Blue Élan Records. Last week we shared a cover of his song “Survival,” and this week we present “(I’m Your) Heart Slave.” Enjoy!
(I’m Your) Heart Slave · Gerry Beckley (spotify.com)
Our third single is the latest from the amazing LA indie artist, Terra Naomi. Looking back I can’t believe we haven’t featured her before, but we are rectifying that situation now. “What we Do” was released on February 26, and we are so happy we are able to share it with you. Grab a glass of wine, sit back and allow her peaceful voice to wash over your soul.
What We Do · Terra Naomi (spotify.com)
Several years ago we had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of some great female singer-songwriters during our So Cal Music Live competition. Two of those ladies, Mallory Trunnell and Lauren Harding, went on to form the indie Country/Americana band, Crimson Calamity. We are pleased to share their brand new single, “Due West,” which was also released on February 26. This one is perfect for country dancing or just chilling after a hard day.
Due West · Crimson Calamity (spotify.com)
Our final single this week is from a rising star, Ava Maybee. Her voice is strong and refreshing, and the beat is steady with a trace of jazzy R&B funk. Check out her latest, “See Me Now,” and we think you’ll want to bookmark this artist. We expect great things from her. Thanks to Ue3 Promotions for turning us on to her.
See Me Now · Ava Maybee (spotify.com)
NEW MUSIC VIDEOS
Our first video this week creates a unique situation for our blog – the first time we are debuting both a single and video from the same artist at the same time. Crimson Calamity chose to simultaneously release their single, “Due West,” and the accompanying lyric video, and we are overjoyed to share both of them with you. Enjoy this soon to be hit song and enjoy the California scenery.
We introduced you to Huron John a couple of weeks ago, and we are proud to feature another of his videos. This time, he’s “Stuck in a Lava Light.” Enjoy this one, which also debuted on February 26.
Our third video this week is the lyrical visualization of the latest from Shannon Clark & the Sugar‘s song, “Let it Ride.” We introduced them back in January, and think this one belongs on Outlaw Country radio. Let us know what you think.
Remember back in grade school when we used a zither in music class? Well, Chelsea Williams brings that memory back with the video for “Skin and Bones,” her latest from Blue Élan. Thanks Chelse for keeping it real and being a truly original indie artist.
We close out this week with a new one from People Club that is both trendy and retro, and we can’t get it out of our heads. Head to the dance floor with “Take me Home.”