We’re back with our list of the best music videos as featured in our Monday Mashup column. Like our list of best singles, we are listing them in the order they were featured in our blog.
It’s a new year – welcome 2021. Here’s hoping that we will see a return to live music and much success for indie artists worldwide.
Speaking of live music, we just learned of the passing of long-time indie music supporter Lina La Rosa to ALS. We are dedicating this week’s column to her memory. RIP, Lina.
After waking up to a blanket of white on New Year’s Day, we wanted to kick off the new year right with some great new singles and music videos. Here’s what we found this week:
NEW SINGLES
Our first single is from an artist whom we’ve known since the 90’s. She is a survivor of COVID, and probably our favorite redhead on the planet. We’re talking about none other than Nina Storey, and her first song of 2021 will definitely get you on the dance floor. Check out her latest groove and get ready to “Fly.”
Next up is a beautiful holiday song from another friend from our time living in San Diego. She has since moved to Nashville where she has become a popular host of a music show, an actress and a force of nature. Check out “Somethin’ ‘Bout the Snow” from the original lady of blue, Alyssa Jacey.
Our third song pretty much sums up the feelings of quite a few people concerning 2020. Meiko is another long-time friend who says what many of us feel, “This Year can Kiss my Ass.”
Gabe Dixon is a past winner of the LA Music Critic Awards, and has become the natural follow-up to such amazing “piano men” as Billy Joel, Elton John and Phil Vassar. We simply love his holiday song and echo its sentiments, so let’s bring in the “New Year Just With You.”
We close out this week’s singles with the latest from the multi-talented actress, songwriter, crafter and co-creator of the “Don’t Call us Tori” showcase and podcast, LA’s own Shannon Hurley. In answer to her question, “Am I in This Love Alone,” we respond with a resounding, “Hell No!”
We kick things off with a video from the amazing duo Dauzat St. Marie. We think this powerful ballad sets the perfect message for 2021 – “In it Together.”
ROCKET is another group with powerful female vocals. They have just released a lyric video for their empowering song, “Giants,” and we think you should take their lyrics to heart.
Our third video is from a new artist we have recently discovered courtesy of Tarsier Records. Enjoy this beautiful and soulful visual for “Best Wishes” by Markus.
Christmas may be over, but the spirit of the season lives on in this stirring video cover of one of our all-time favorite classics, “What Child is This.” Check out Dan Hegarty and metal maven VK Lynne in this stunning visual shot by Sean McHugh.
We close out the first week of the year with this remarkable lyric video that brings back so many memories. Lend your ear to the amazing songwriting of Michael Shynes and meet us at “Sundown.”
Had to work 10 hours yesterday but I’m off this morning. Happy to share some great new songs with you and encourage you to continue to support indie musicians.
NEW SINGLES
Our first single this week is from the forthcoming album Born Free by Soul Asylum on Blue Élan Records. We have always loved this band and their newest is easily becoming one of our favorites. Check out this acoustic version of “If I Told You.”
Next up is another artist from Blue Élan, the legendary Rusty Young of Poco, who is joined by Suzanna Spring of Mustangs of the West (still another Blue Élan artist) on this amazing Americana track, “Waiting on You.” It doesn’t get much better than this.
Next up is another Blue Élan artist, the up and coming star named Car Astor. Her latest is a stirring cover of the classic Nilsson song, “Without You.” This one is going to be legendary.
Our fourth single comes from an artist that goes by the name Hey Bertha. Her debut single is called “Your Name,” and we believe that she could easily become a household name. Check out this amazing song.
Our final single this week is from one of the founding members of The Romantics, Mike Skill. He wrote their mega hit, “What I Like About You.” His solo work is just as impressive as he teaches us about the “’67 Riot.” Rock on!
NEW MUSIC VIDEOS
First up this week is another hilarious video from the Blue Élan Records’ Queen of Comedy, Scout Durwood. She gives us a fun little ditty with “Sad Ukelele.” Enjoy this break from the seriousness of COVID-19.
Next up is a live performance video of “Lily White” from the upcoming album The Peppermint Sessions by Red Wanting Blue, our final Blue Élan artist today.
Our third music video is the latest lyric video from Life.Church Worship of their new song, “When I Say Jesus.” Let the words of the song heal all your broken parts.
We were proud to feature Dauzat St. Marie last week, and they’re back with a lyric video this week, “Falling Again.” The vocals remind us of Jennifer Nettles, and we love that Heather is back at full vocal force. Enjoy this one.
We close out this week with the latest from Emily Breeze. She gives thoughtful advice to the younger generation in her heart-felt although slightly wacky rock and roll tribute song, “Hey Kidz.”
Welcome to another week. Had a medical procedure this morning, but ready to share these great new singles and music videos with you. Hope you enjoy them. Please let us know.
NEW SINGLES
First up this week is the modern rock sound of Janelle Baretto and her band ROCKET. This one is a timely song about the present situation and is damn good. Listen to the lyrics and rock on to “Losing Breath.”
We move from rock to country for our second single, which is being released to radio shortly. We fell in love with Casey Ahern the first time we saw her perform at The Mint, and she’s only gotten better. Check out “Didn’t Even get a Goodbye.” We think this one should launch her into the stratosphere.
Moving on to Americana, we present Oklahoma duo The Imaginaries. They have some great stuff coming on Friday, but in the meantime, here’s their latest single, “Revival.”
Our fourth single has a distinctive 80s vibe to this brilliant offering from London’s Sleepwoka. Check out the Depeche Mode dream quality of “How I was Wrong.”
Our final single this week is reminiscent of Meghan Trainor and introduces us to the amazing sound of Aubrey Toone. Where has this lady been hiding? We simply love her and can’t believe she’s been around LA and we never heard her before. Enjoy her latest single, “Outrun.”
NEW MUSIC VIDEOS
Our first video this week is the welcome return of Dauzat St. Marie with an amazing song that has been picked up for the 75th edition of NOW That’s Music. We think you will love their interpretation of their new single, “Common Ground.” We definitely do!
Last week we shared the new single from Cara Frew, “Waiting for Love.” This week we get to share the music video, which is super hot. Enjoy this South African princess and don’t make her wait any longer.
Our friends Single by Sunday are back with another amazing tune that deserves serious airplay. Check out the video for “Secret.”
We have always loved the music of Paul Edelman and Jangling Sparrows, and their latest, “Joshua Chamberlain,” is no different. This one will rock your Americana, and we couldn’t be more proud of it. We think you’ll love it too.
We close out this week’s music videos with an artist that brings back the joy and danceability of disco with her latest song “Beat of Life.” We can’t believe we missed this artist before, but really love her sound. Check out Aline Mayne.