We started this article more than a week ago, and needed to get it out to you today, even though it’s Friday. Enjoy these unknowns, who we hope will spark your interest in finding new music.
Artist Name: Julie Haven
Album Name: Fool’s Gold
Label: Self-released
Genre: Pop
Track Listing: 1. See me Cry; 2. Love and War; 3. Dust; 4. Fated
Publicist: AGD Entertainment
Review: Julie Haven is an up and coming artist who sings from her heart about love and loss. Her vocals soar on this short four song EP which introduces listeners to her powerful delivery and excellent songwriting abilities. Her songs are textbook perfect for placement in television and film, especially for chick flicks and rom-coms. In addition, these songs deserve heavy rotation on radio, especially college radio. Hop on this train now – this artist is definitely going place.
Recommendation: Don’t hesitate – get this one today.
Artist Name: Creature and the Woods
Album Name: J Tree
Label: Blind Owl
Genre: Folk Psych Rock
Track Listing: 1. Widows Waltz; 2. Head Above Water; 3. Oh Well; 4. Two Golden Coins
Publicist: KG Music Press
Review: This is a band of brothers who have chosen San Diego as their home and recorded this EP in Joshua Tree. The sound is a throwback to the music of the 60’s (Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors) but with a fresh approach that captures the spirit without duplication of the message, although many of those message are still relevant. The harmonies are exquisite and the guitar riffs would surely pass the “Hendrix test.” The music deserves radio airplay and should definitely be considered for placement opportunities. We see great things ahead for this band.
Recommendation: Definitely worthy of your attention, we highly recommend you get this one.
Artist Name: Bambi Lee Savage
Album Name: Berlin-Nashville Express
Label: Hoof & Antler Records
Genre: Country/Folk/Americana
Track Listing: 1. Honey; 2. This Blue Heart; 3. Get out my Pillow (I’m Comin’ Home); 4. Demon Alcohol; 5. Baby Come Back; 6. I Can’t Count on my Man; 7. I’ll Have to Leave Town (to get Over You); 8. Drinker of Gin; 9. Walk in Love; 10. Darlin’ (Savannah Remix)
Publicist: KG Music Press
Review: Americana has a new country twang with folk undertones in Bambi Lee Savage. Her music brings back that classic country feel with a swinging soundtrack. Her music has that same feel as Emmylou Harris, and the resulting songs are a welcome addition to the otherwise pop country music of her peers. She also takes a number of cliches and turns them into thoughtful and well-written songs that bring those old sayings to life. This one is perfect for your Saturday night dancing as you boot scoot around that floor.
Recommendation: If you love classic country, this one is a must-have.
Artist Name: Jon Gindick
Album Name: Love at the All Night Cafe
Label: Old Chimney
Genre: Blues
Track Listing: 1. I was Born to Wail; 2. Feeling her Gone; 3. Baby’s got the Blues; 4. The All Night Cafe; 5. Load me up Baby; 6. Mississippi Moods; 7. Happy Wife, Happy Life, Happy Home; 8. The song I Couldn’t Write; 9. I Love the Feminine Girl; 10. Hand Holding Man; 11. Can’t get That Girl off my Mind; 12. In the Land of You
Publicist: Blind Raccoon
Review: Jon Gindick has to be the best harmonica player in music today. Not only that, his stories should be part of our musical heritage as they recount the history of American music, keeping the legacy alive. His form of the blues is unique and most worthy of a place in your musical library. It is more upbeat and jazzy than most blues songs, but after just one listen it will be obvious that he is inspired and influenced by the early blues giants. As long as Gindick is around, musical history will never be forgotten.
Recommendation: If you love American music and respect the history of its development, then this one is a must-have.
Artist Name: Blue Canoe
Album Name: Overbored
Label: 4000 Holes
Genre: Classic Rock
Track Listing: 1. It’s on You; 2. Sorry Won’t Help; 3. Kissed me Once; 4. Cover Me; 5. Scotch 6. Her Love to a Bottle 7. Don’t get Around Much Anymore 8. Standing in the Cold; 9. 4000 Holes; 10. My Mistake
Publicist: Self-promoted
Review: Blue Canoe, composed of Mike May, Greg Kane and Bob Gallagher, bring back classic rock with abandon. This is the music we grew up on, and they truly capture that feel with their righteous interpretation of the genre. This is music that was made for parties, and could easily go on repeat for the duration of your good times. These melodies will stick in your head and you’ll be thinking about them long after the song is over.
Recommendation: We are adding these guys to our rock essentials library, and highly recommend you do the same.