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Monday mashup 2021 (vol 13)

We’ve got something in the works that has us pretty excited.  We will reveal it in about three weeks.  Needless to say, it will be a definite game changer.  We can’t wait to share the news, so stay tuned.  In the meantime, here’s our first Monday Mashup of April, as the indie music community continues to amaze us with its creativity.

NEW SINGLES

Our first single this week is the latest from Kris Angelis‘ forthcoming album, The Skies we Look To.  It is a sweet soothing ballad with a serious message about growing old, and we could easily see this one as part of a Hallmark movie.  Grab a glass of wine, settle back in your favorite chair and check out “Sunset.”

Sunset · Kris Angelis (spotify.com)

Indie artist Matt Hartke continues to impress us with his feel good pop music and his latest is one of his best to date.  Get comfortable with his upbeat musical accompaniment and stirring lyrics in his latest “St. Augustine.”

St. Augustine · Matt Hartke (spotify.com)

Our third single comes from Blue Élan Records artist Chelsea Williams, and it’s a cry in your beer country classic.  Reminds us of classic Patti Griffin and we are in love with Williams’ continuing growth as an artist.  Here’s “Moonshiner,” part of The Cave Sessions album soon to be released.

Moonshiner · Chelsea Williams (spotify.com)

It’s been three years since we introduced you to the music of Band of Silver, and it sounds like they have been perfecting their craft.  They’re back with a pair of singles that we are so happy to share with you.  Check out “Looking for a Friend” and “Are We Are We Not.”  They will definitely get your heart rate up and propel you to the dance floor.  Rock out!

Looking for a Friend · Band of Silver (spotify.com)

Are We Are We Not · Band of Silver (spotify.com)

Our final single this week is from Aubrey Toone, who we introduced you to last August.  Her latest is powerful and sounds like a cross between Meghan Trainor and Ariana Grande.  Enjoy “Gold” – it lives up to its name.

Gold · Aubrey Toone (spotify.com)

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

This week’s new music videos kick off with another Blue Élan artist, the incomparable Scout Durwood.  She combines amazing music with comedy and never fails to deliver.  Here’s her latest, “Millennial Malaise.”

Back in March we shared Kris Angelis’ single, “I’d Give Anything,” and she’s just released a music video for the song which truly brings it to life.  This one will definitely get your week going strong, and truly belongs on CMT.  Say hello to the next great country superstar.

If you like harmonies, you will love the latest from Bryan Lanning and Brennley Brown, two rising country singers.  We wholeheartedly agree with the words of this song, and think they could indeed help us remain “Steady.”

The Greys get real with their latest video for their single, “Get Lonely.”  We can all relate to this one.  So nice to hear from them again – it’s been a long two year wait.

We close out this week with the new video from another Blue Élan artist, Roan Yellowthorn.  She takes us on an “Acid Trip,” and we are happy to tag along.

 

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indie music Monday Mashup Singles and Videos

Monday mashup 2021 (vol 4)

It’s our final Monday Mashup for January, and we think we have some powerful tunes for your listening pleasure.  Let’s get the party going.

NEW SINGLES

First up is the latest from LA’s premier all-girl band SZNS, who channel the 90’s power-pop sound to bring perfect harmonies as well as a powerful message.  Check out “Behave.”

Behave · SZNS (spotify.com)

Next up is We Three, our favorite trio since Nickel Creek.  The latest, “Secrets,” continues their legacy of incredible songs and is one of the best songs they have recorded.  We think you’ll fall in love with them as well.

Secrets · We Three (spotify.com)

Our third single is a refreshing pop tune from Zoe Clark that reminds us of vintage Taylor Swift.  Check out her latest and tell us if you think you’ll be the “Last One Standing.”

Last One Standing · Zoe Clark (spotify.com)

Our next single comes from Berlin-based The Flavians, and talks about star-crossed lovers and wasting time.  The song has a definite Americana edge, and we are impressed.  Check out “Ace of Base.”  Can’t wait to hear what comes next.

Spotify – Ace of Base

We close out this week’s new singles with this foot-stomping tune from Jeff Plankenhorn that we could easily see being used in the next season of Mayans.  It’s called “Murder of Crows” and it creates all kinds of word pictures.  We think this one is a true keeper and a great two-step.

Murder of Crows · Jeff Plankenhorn (spotify.com)

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

Our first video this week comes from Nova Miller, who has a voice that is instantly familiar and truly deserving of extended radio airplay.  This song makes us want to get out on the dance floor and is perfectly visualized in her video.  Check out “Here With Me” – we definitely want to be there.

Our next video will definitely pull at your heartstrings as the sweet voice of Bryan Lanning gives life to his single, “Walls.”  Trust us, you’ll want to have some tissues ready.

Coping with the virus has allowed many indie artists to up their “A” game.  Case in point is our next music video, which was produced and created in his own home by Aaron Sibley.  Check out “Frozen Mind.”

Our fourth music video has a very distinctive 60’s feel in the music of Venus Furs.  They have a psychedelic feel to their sound that will definitely put you in an introspective mood.  Check out their “New Inspiration.”

We close out the month with our final music video for January.  This one is a groovy performance video from the band The BluesBones for their song “Demon Blues.”  We can’t wait until we can get out and experience these kind of songs live again.  In the meantime, we hope this one will help you remember what it was like.