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Ten great singles released in April 2019

Finding opportunities to write is going to be hit or miss for the next two months, so please be patient with us.  Today we will bring you our lists of Ten Great Singles and Ten Amazing Videos released in the month of April.

We kick things off with an upbeat rocker from Swedish garage rock band The Royal Concept.  We love the energy of the song and wholeheartedly agree that this song can easily keep us “Up All Night.”

From Sweden we travel over to Denmark to present the latest from Danish psych band Rainbrother.  Check out the interesting tones and learn from the lyrics of “Honeybird.”

For our third single, we slow things down for this deeply introspective and inspiring tune from Jon Stancer.  He explains how his best friend can always tell when he’s not being truthful, giving us much to reflect on.  Check out “Can’t Get it by You.”

Next up is Arms Akimbo, who describe what it’s like to need to buy an $11 dinner on a $7 paycheck.  I think we can all relate to that, and think you will love their latest “Paycheck,” which truly belongs on the radio.

For our fifth single, we head down under to check out the pop sound of Chelsea Jyles.  Her sound is radio and dance friendly, and reminds us that we don’t have to be perfect for everybody as long as we are perfect for one special person.  Enjoy “Jeans.”

Next up is a song that is so enticing in its simple arrangement.  It talks about breaking out from those cycles that hold you back and features the sterling voice of Anna Wiebe.  Learn from her experiences as described in “Fortune.”

We follow her up with “The Longest Alibi You’ve Ever Heard,” a brilliant song with a cool Americana/country vibe.  We especially love the steel guitar, which brings out the stirring undertones of this truly amazing song from Glenn Thomas.

For single number eight we take another trip north to Norway to check out the fresh yet familiar sound of Insomniac Bears.  This one has a lot of potential, and we can see it being used extensively.  Check out “A nod in the Darkness.”

Our next single is a pure country song that borrows heavily from the best of country artists of the past.  We love the dobro and simple down-home feelings created by “Darlin’,” and think you will too.  Let’s give it up for Erik Koskinen.

We close out the month with the good time sound of Karmic, and their latest jewel, “X Marks the Spot.”  We think this one will keep yu going until our next article, so put it on repeat and turn it up.

 

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Ten great singles released in February 2018

Today we’ll take a break from our Get it or Forget it series and bring you ten of the amazing singles we have received that were released in February 2018.  They are in no particular order.  Here we go.

First up is “Apartment,” a jazzy and smooth single from a new project named Rubēhill.  We really love the groove of this song and think you will too.  We think this one could easily find a home on Top 40 radio.

Next up is an anthem for girl power by R&B/Soul artist GNA.  It’s called “Love Me” and we really do.  Considering this is Women’s History Month, we think it is the perfect single for the strong independent woman in your life.

Our third single comes from Toronto-based Freedom Baby, who we introduced to you last September.  It is a moving ballad called “When we Go,” and it gives us strength and purpose.  Let us know what you think.

Next up is an amazing European act named Garden City Movement, which just released their album, Apollonia.  The single is called “Bitter Moon,” and we think it has the right mix for American radio.

Every so often one of those voices comes around that you immediately stop and take notice, voices like Beyonce, Rhiannon, and Alicia Keys.  Allow us to introduce Yasmeen, who we think belongs in that list.  Here is an acoustic version of her hit, “Half of Me.”

Our next single comes from Atlanta-based artist Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics.  They have achieved great success in the digital world, due in no small part to the quality of their songs.  Although we don’t particularly like the intro, we do love the song, so check out “Call Out my Name.”

We think you’ll really love our next single, “Going to the Grave,” by the incomparable Karrie Hayward.  This song is hot.

Next up is the amazingly soulful voice of Saby Cheek with her single, “My Captain Jack.”  Wow – where has she been hiding.  We really love this sound.

Our next to the last single comes from indie pop outfit Arms Akimbo.  We love the beat and the feel of this potential radio smash, “Seven Mirrors.”

Our final single is “Wilder Days” by British pop band Tors.  We think it’s the perfect Top 40 tune to close out this edition.  Please let us know what you think.  It reminds us of so much that is still good about our Top 40 radio, and we strongly encourage the industry to check these guys out.

We’ll be back tomorrow with more Get it or Forget it.  Next Wednesday we will present ten of the best music videos released in February 2018.  Until then . . .