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Monday mashup 2020 (vol 3)

Did R.E.M. get it right when they said “It’s the end of the world as we know it?” or is this just a chance to reboot how we do things in the indie music community?  We have been amazed at the creative lengths indie artists are going to to get their messages out, from online chats and concerts to more interactive means like Facebook and Periscope.  Our hats are off to you as you find ways to keep in contact with your fans and get your message out into the universe.  We here at Indie Voice Blog will do whatever we can to help.  Just keep us informed and we will pass on the information.

NEW SINGLES

Our first single comes from the Czech band Corpulent Provocateur.  It is a full out indie rock fest with great melody and well thought out lyrics.  Check out “Brown” – we think you’ll be hooked as well.

Next up is the British trio Arliston with their melancholy single “South.”  We love the sound of this band and the lyrics give you a lot to think about, especially during this current health crisis.  Let us know what you think.

Our third single is primed and ready for radio.  It is the latest from Jackie Castro and we simply can’t get enough of this song.  “Gravity” is truly worthy of Top 40 consideration.  Welcome to the voice of a superstar.

Next up is an equally impressive song from an artist who reminds us of a cross between Andy Grammer and Adam Levine/Maroon 5.  “Charlie” introduces us to Caravãna Sun, and we think we’ll be hearing a lot more from this amazing band.

We close out this week’s new singles with the latest from Canadian band I, the Mountain.  They hit the ground running with the title track from their forthcoming album, “Little Wild,” which releases on March 31.  Give these lads a listen and welcome back to the insane indie folk sound of the 60s.

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

First up is the amazing sound of Toronto’s Kendal Thompson on the hilarious spoof video “NOT UR GIRL.”  Laugh with her at the video, but listen to the lyrics.  Enjoy this simply incredible artist.

Our next video is for all you hard rock fans.  It’s the latest from the incomparable Cold Kingdom, which we introduced you to last May.  The video is chock-full of live footage.  We think you will all have a “Desire” to follow and love this band.

Continuing in that power female fronted rock vein, we bring you Ace of Wands, which we last heard from in January 2019.  Their latest is further proof of their “Feminine Values.”  We think they are simply amazing.

Our next artist is an outspoken mental health activist as well as an incredible songwriter and visual artist.  Check out Sarah P.’s latest, “Athena” for some ethereal breath of fresh air.

In our final video this week, Jack Broadbent gives us an Americana treat as he travels along Route 66.  The cinematography is worthy of the outstanding lyrical content, and we will be watching “If” on repeat.

 

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Ten amazing videos released in May 2019

Everyone seemed to enjoy our list of singles yesterday, so we’re back today with our list of music videos, as Friday’s preview performance of Livin’ the Dream (a journalistic journey) gets closer to fruition.  We hope to see you all at one of our performances on June 7, 16, 20, 23 or 28.  Click the link for tickets and more details.

We start things out with another outstanding hard rock band with a female vocalist that could easily stand shoulder to shoulder with Amy Lee.  We are blown away by Cold Kingdom and their lead singer Elissa Pearson, as demonstrated on the truly rocking “A New Disaster.”

Next up is the latest from Nashville rocker Kristen Dinsmore aka DINZY, who is tired of people that “Lie to Yourself.”  This girl can wail and we think we just may have found the next Avril Lavigne.

Our next video is for all the OG video game nerds, as it provides a truly Atari-level retro feel and perfectly captures the mood of the song.  Here’s LUV DOT GOV with “Helsinki.”

Video number four comes from the latest but possible the best Ariana Grande-influenced pop performer, that packs a healthy dose of Janet Jackson as well.  We think she has a huge future in this business, and can’t wait to see what comes next.  Here’s Olivia O’Brien with “Just a Boy.”

Diamond Thug bring us indie pop bathed in their native South African rhythms, delivering a stunning sound that you will want to enjoy over and over again.  Here’s their video for “Tell Me.”

We kick off the second set of five videos with the latest from K-POP star J. Lee, who encourages us all to follow our “Dream.”  We love the way he weaves retro and current pop with outstanding hip-hop on this amazing tune.

Rock seems to be the language of the day and it is bursting forth from every frame of the new video by Kiss Kiss Bang.  Check out “Hearts on Fire” before it burns a hole in your screen.

Next up is a music video from Emmy-nominated actress Ginesse from daytime TV stalwart The Young and the Restless.  We guarantee this one is fresh and sweet and not at all what you would expect.  Enjoy “the inbetween.”

Video number nine has an intriguing animated look with a fun and catchy pop tune that will have you on the dance floor in nothing flat.  Check out okaywill and their song “Falling for You.”

We close out the month the way we began.  We shared their single during our first Monday Mashup, and are happy to now bring you the video for their over of the T-Rex hit “The Motivator.”  Here are two of the finest female rockers to ever perform, and we look forward to seeing what their new partnership will produce.  Here are Brie Darling and Cherie Currie.