Today is the final day to vote for your Fan Favorites. The standings have tightened up, and the race is on. Don’t lose the momentum for your favorite indie artist. Vote today but remember, you can only vote once per valid email. The winners will be announced next Friday. In the meantime, here are five new December 7 releases for your consideration.
Artist Name: Electric Neon Clouds
Album Name: Electric Neon Clouds
Label: Self-released
Genre: Synth Pop
Track Listing: 1. Two Birds; 2. Elemental; 3. I Don’t Know Why; 4. The Ocean
Publicist: Self-promoted
Review: Canadian band Electric Neon Clouds deliver high quality synth-pop with an 80s new wave feel. On this self-titled EP, they give us an appetizer of their full-length album coming early next year, and we can’t wait. All four of this tasty morsels are fun and will make you want to get up and dance. We really love “Elemental,” but could easily put all four of these tracks on perpetual repeat. Even if only these four songs from the upcoming album are good, they are still worth the price of admission for the entire album. We will bring you the entire new album as soon as we receive it.
Recommendation: Get this one now – hopefully it will keep you occupied until the full-length album comes out next year.
Artist Name: Chris Peace
Album Name: Songcraft
Label: Winding Way Records
Genre: Folk/Americana
Track Listing: 1. The Worry (ft Sharon Little); 2. Lawless (ft Maggie Pope); 3. Eyes on You (ft Rob Pallet and Margo Cisneros); 4. Silver Gun (ft Christine McAlister); 5. You are the One (ft Rob Pallet and Margo Cisneros)
Publicist: Winding Way Records
Review: Chris Peace is a mega-talented singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer from Philadelphia. On this sterling EP, he joins forces with some gifted vocalists who bring his amazing creations to life. The EP starts off with the unmistakable voice of Sharon Little on “The Worry,” and foretells the awesomeness that is in store for the listener as they make their way through this EP. He joins in with Maggie Pope on “Lawless” and Christine McAlister on “Silver Gun,” and the harmonies are a thing of beauty. This entire EP is definitely going on repeat, as all five songs are simply some of the best we have heard in 2018. Well done Mr. Peace – hurry back with another batch!
Recommendation: Don’t let this train leave without you – Get it now!
Artist Name: Horror Section
Album Name: Horror Section
Label: Eccentric Pop Records
Genre: Punk Rock
Track Listing: Side A: 1. Six; 2. They’re Inside; 3. Are you There? 4. Behind the Wheel; 5. Forever Gone; 6. First Kill; 7. Somebody Else; 8. I Want it Back Side B: 1. Rooms and Echoes; 2. Make Them Pay; 3. Murder; 4. Wait for You; 5. Resonator; 6. Working Title; 7. Remains; 8. Don’t Know
Publicist: Earshot Media
Review: The debut album from Horror Section follows years of releasing 7″ singles and EPs at their performances. The self-titled album has been simultaneously released on vinyl and CD, As with most punk songs, these are short and sweet and offer an intriguing soundtrack for lovers of the horror film genre. They would make great placements in horror films as well, or Halloween themed commercials.
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Artist Name: Ariel Gold
Album Name: Grace
Label: Self-released
Genre: Singer-songwriter Folk/Americana
Track Listing: 1. Weather; 2. Blue; 3. A A; 4. Grace; 5. The Ballad of Codependency; 6. Lullaby for the Unborn Child
Publicist: Pendulum PR
Review: We previously featured Ariel Gold’s single, “Blue” in our Ten Great Singles article last month. Her music has an ethereal quality that is comparable to Enya, but with a more folky feel, similar to the indie Periscope queen, Clare Means or the magnificent Ingrid Michaelson. Her sound is enticing and radio friendly, and she would be a great opening act for many Folk/Americana bands. These are songs that will haunt you long after their final note, and become instantly memorable, especially “Blue” and “A A.” Truth be told, all six songs are worthy of your attention.
Recommendation: Definitely Get this one!
Artist Name: KOKOKO!
Album Name: Liboso
Label: Transgressive
Genre: World Music
Track Listing: 1. Blvd Lumumba; 2. Azo Toke; 3. Affaire a Mbongo; 4. L.O.V.E. (ft Nyangombe); 5. Longola ye Kupe
Publicist: Worldwide Friendly Society
Review: We had not been exposed to much world music until we experienced the incredible Moroccan sounds of Tinariwen at the Traveler’s Rest Festival last year. KOKOKO!, which means knock, knock, knock, has more of a central Africa sound, specifically the Congo, but is no less stirring and riveting. They create their own sound with DIY instruments and thus once heard, they are not easily forgotten. This music might also be useful on the soundtrack for your next rave or EDM get-together. They are definitely worth your attention.
Recommendation: This is an intriguing addition to your eclectic music collection. Give them a try.
