We’re down to our final two Get it or Forget it articles for October before heading into the home stretch in November. We still have plenty of new music for you to check out, starting with these five artists, so let’s get going.
Artist Name: South Florida Jazz Orchestra
Album Name: The Music of Gary Lindsay: Are we Still Dreaming
Label: Summit Records
Genre: Jazz
Track Listing: 1. Moment in Time; 2. Spring is Here/Up Jumped Spring; 3. Toward Hope; 4. Easy Living; 5. Better Days Ahead; 6. Are we Still Dreaming; 7. ‘Round Midnight; 8. Ummg
Publicist: Mouthpiece Music
Review: Gary Lindsay is a Grammy-nominated arranger of big band music. The South Florida Jazz Orchestra, created and directed by bassist Chuck Bergeron, pays homage to Lindsay’s work with this stunning collection of some of his best known works. The album has already reached the Top Ten on the jazz charts, and we believe that this collection will remain a viable source of jazz music history. Grab a glass of wine and sit back and enjoy these relaxing tunes.
Recommendation: If you love jazz, then this is a must for your collection.
Artist Name: Vuyo
Album Name: Home Cooked Meals
Label: Self-released
Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Track Listing: 1. Intro; 2. THBP; 3. Vuyo’s Woman; 4. Can’t Go; 5. Floating; 6. Window; 7. Outro
Publicist: Mystic Sons
Review: Yuyo is a Norwegian/South African rapper and producer and part of the North Of collective. On his debut EP, he shows that he knows how to not only write brilliant rhymes, but also how to spit them with the best. His lyrics have deeper meaning than your typical hip-hop, especially “THBP” (The Half-Blood Prince), which is inspired by Harry Potter, bringing in real-world comparisons to this story. This is hip-hop for nerds, as they will have fun exploring the deeper meanings of the words and songs.
Recommendation: Definitely worth checking out.
Artist Name: Mac Murray
Album Name: Civil Wars
Label: Self-released
Genre: Indie Rock
Track Listing: 1. Civil War; 2. Deep End; 3. Magic; 4. That Look; 5. Crusade; 6. Be Like You (bonus track)
Publicist: Self-promoted
Review: UK-based singer-songwriter Mac Murray has hooked up with Jamie Bragg of JB Studios to create a stellar EP reminiscent of some of the best from Kings of Leon. The album kicks off with the amazing drums and guitar riffs of the title track, which is brilliantly written and sung by Murray. “Civil War” could easily top the charts, and like the rest of this all-too-short five-song EP, is extremely radio friendly and deserves industry attention. This one definitely deserves to be heard over and over again, and we love every song. We think these songs are also ripe for placement opportunities, including the emotional and hard-driving “Deep End.”
Recommendation: Run out and Get this one!
Artist Name: William Elliott Whitmore
Album Name: Kilonova
Label: Bloodshot Records
Genre: Americana
Track Listing: 1. Fear of Trains; 2. Busted; 3. Don’t Pray on Me; 4. Hot Blue and Righteous; 5. Five Feet High and Rising; 6. Ain’t no Sunshine; 7. One Glass at a Time; 8. Run Johnny Run; 9. Country Blues; 10. Bat Chain Puller
Publicist: Bloodshot Records
Review: After six albums of original tunes that run the gamut from country and blues to folk and punk, William Elliott Whitmore brings us a cover album of 10 songs that have influenced his 15 year career. His gravelly voice is perfect for this type of music, and he brings such passion to his interpretations of these songs, creating songs that will easily stand the test of time. They are worthy of inclusion in music history classes and belong in the music library of every lover of great music. Best tracks include “Fear of Trains,” “Busted,” and “Ain’t no Sunshine.”
Recommendation: Definitely Get this one.
Artist Name: XTR HUMAN
Album Name: Reflections
Label: Blackjack Illuminist Records
Genre: Shoegaze/Post-Punk
Track Listing: 1. Immersive Spaces; 2. Disturbia; 3. True Lies; 4. Courage; 5. Limelight; 6. Reflections
Publicist: Blackjack Illuminist Records
Review: From an electronic opening track to full-on post-punk, XTR Human quickly show why they are such a hot ticket on the underground German music scene. The beat comes in red-hot and the guitars elevate the sound to an almost hypnotic pace as the music takes over your senses, bursting forth in a cavalcade of sounds and experiences. This music will make just about everyone want to get up and dance to the sheer power of the beat. It is non-stop, and truly enticing.
Recommendation: Definitely give this one a spin – we guarantee you can’t sit still while listening.