That was an exciting weekend of football, and the top four teams all made it through without an upset. We are comfortable with either Kansas City, Los Angeles or New Orleans in the Superbowl, as long as New England stays home. Who do you want to see in the Superbowl?
THE NAMM SHOW COMES TO ANAHEIM
The annual winter NAMM show will return to Southern California next week, January 24-27. This is the big trade show for musicians and others involved in the music business. Many local indie musicians will be performing on one of the main stages, in individual vendor booths or at the evening concerts at the Hilton, Marriott and Sheraton Hotels. Music begins on Wednesday evening and runs through the late Sunday afternoon. Among the artists scheduled to perform in the evening concerts are several we have featured here, including Gigi Rich, Satellite Citi, Static and Surrender, Warren Sellers, Love and a .38, Chi McLean, and three offerings of the Tim Moyer Songwriters Round, each with different songwriters. Wish we could be there. You can find the performance schedules by clicking here.
ALICE WALLACE CD RELEASE SHOW
Alice Wallace will be celebrating the upcoming release of her new CD Into the Blue on January 18 with a CD Release Show at the No Name Bar (432 N. Fairfax Avenue) in Los Angeles on Thursday, January 17 at 9 p.m. The concert is FREE. Find out more about Ms. Wallace in her Women in Entertainment interview to be published later today.
NEW SINGLES
Our first single this week comes from The Spider Accomplice, winners of multiple LA Music Critic Awards. It is a cover of the 30 Seconds to Mars hit “Hurricane,” and has already been added to the A Star is Born Soundtrack (Target Deluxe) playlist on Spotify. We think this one is another winner for the Arachnids.
Next is an artist we met at last year’s LA Music Critic Award Winners Showcase. She goes by the name of BINX and her music is pure dance magic. Check out her latest single, “Space DJ.”
Our third single comes from UK artist Charlie Hole, who we introduced back in October in our Ten Great Singles monthly list. We love his voice and the easy jazzy-pop feel of his single “Ordinary Man.” We think you will too.
Single number four comes from the Arizona-based band Chateau Chateau, and is a rocking tune called “Evidence.” We think the title is perfect, because the song proves that this band has arrived.
Our final single for this week comes from Blue Élan Records artist The Vegabonds, whose new album will be released and reviewed on Friday. Check out the sweet southern rock sounds of “Best I Can.”
NEW MUSIC VIDEOS
Up first this week is a lyric video from Whisperado for their song “Bang One Out.” it has some serious political images, but a great beat supports the tune, and makes us want to hear more from them. Let us know what you think.
Our next video was shot in barren Siberia and features the rap rhymes of Alex Dutty for his song “Imagine.” Please note this one is explicit.
Video number three is a new wave synth song from The New Division entitled “Jealous.” We introduced them to you last March in our Ten Great Singles column, and think they have a great future. We also think it’s a great way to start the week.
Our next video is taken from the Sound Gallery Sessions. Episode 5 features an amazing instrumental tune from Daniel Brandt & Eternal Something for their song “Cherry Dream.” Sit back and enjoy this one.
We close out the week with “Los Angeles,” a stunning video with the smooth sound of Luke Sital-Singh. He recently left the UK for the golden shores of California, and all we can say is “Welcome home.” Grab your coffee and enjoy this one, which should ease your transition to a new week.