As we enter Thanksgiving week, Indie Voice Blog has so much to be thankful for. It took us almost 27 months to reach our first 40,000 views. In the past 12 months, we have doubled that number, with the majority of those views coming in January 2018 (9,098) and June 2018 (10,066). As of this morning, we are sitting at 81,339 views, and expect to reach 90,000 by the end of the year. Thanks to all the amazing artists who have submitted their music, and to the fabulous fans that continue to read our blog.
We’ve got a great week planned for you, including a special edition of Get it or Forget it featuring new Christmas music on Thanksgiving Day. In addition, the nominations for the second half of 2018 will be announced on December 7, and we think it is our best group so far. Here are five new singles and music videos to get your week off to a great start.
NEW SINGLES
First up this week is the latest from Blue Élan Records artist Mint Trip. Check out their sweet single “Jump Rope.” We continue to love everything this band puts out.
Our next single is also courtesy of Blue Élan Records, this time from the resurrected band Mustangs of the West. Here is a beautiful Christmas single that is wonderful for every day listening, “Everybody Wants Peace on Earth.”
Our third single is another Christmas one, this time from The Herron Brothers. The single drops on November 30, so here’s a SNEAK PEAK of it. We love their Celtic pop sound, and recommend you heed their advice and “Don’t be Lonely This Christmas.”
Our fourth single is from alt-rock band &Y Myles, who tell us that it’s “Your Turn.” We like the sentiment of the song, and the driving rock beat ain’t bad either.
Our final single this week is the second one released from the EP You Up? by Fleurt. We love her sound and look forward to seeing what comes next. Enjoy “Goodnight (not Goodbye).”
NEW MUSIC VIDEOS
Moving on to the latest music videos, we have some powerful ones for you this week. First up is the latest from Americana sweetheart and poet Emily Clibourn, dedicated to the angels who guide our paths. Check out “Green Hair,” especially those amazing dancers.
Our second video brings Blue Élan Records’ Jesse Dayton‘s protest song, “Charlottesville” to life. This one is truly epic because “this ain’t no time for cowards.”
Next up is a beautiful homage to one of the worst disasters NASA ever had. Check out “Challenger” by Canadian singer-songwriter Mike Edel.
Our fourth video speaks to the problem of homesickness, which affects a lot of our college students, especially at this time of year. Here is another Canadian band, Dumb Angel, who remind us this feeling comes in “Like a Wave, Like the Tide.”
Speaking of powerful videos, our final one this week is from Aijia, who speaks up for those afraid to speak up for themselves. Please share this video with anyone who is struggling to find their voice. It reminds us of one our our favorite videos, Sara Bareilles’ “Brave.” Here’s “For You.”