March has almost blown itself out, and April is just around the corner. We are so thankful we have so much more indie music to share with you, including the latest from one of our favorite bands, Crimson Calamity. Check out these five great releases.
Artist Name: Susan Krebs Chamber Band
Album Name: SPRING-Light out of Darkness
Label: GreenGig Records
Genre: Jazz
Track Listing: 1. Oh What a Beautiful Morning; 2. Whispering Grass; 3. Some Other Time; 4. Spring; 5. You Must Believe in Spring; 6. Light out of Darkness; 7. Rite of Spring
Publicist: Mouthpiece Music
Review: Jazz is a pure American music genre that has had some spectacular voices over the years, voices like Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horna, Billie Holiday and Diana Krall. We think you should add Susan Krebs to that list, as her strong, passionate voice bursts through the beauty of her latest release. Her chamber band takes jazz to a new level as they fill the airwaves with so much sound. It is so appropriate that their latest is called SPRING-Light out of Darkness, as that is just what their music brings forth. You can’t listen to these glorious standards without being filled with light. Thanks to Susan Krebs for bringing that light to our world.
Recommendation: Every jazz aficionado needs this one in their collection.
Artist Name: If This is a Man
Album Name: Centuries
Label: Raamb Music Group
Genre: Folk
Track Listing: 1. Centuries; 2. Obsession; 3. Long Time Dead; 4. All That I Know; 5. Unclear; 6. Meanwhile; 7. Reveal; 8. All as One; 9. Gloria
Publicist: Self-promoted
Review: Introspective, refreshing, soothing – these words and more describe the vibe of the latest from If This is a Man, a collection of acoustic, melancholy folk music from the British Isles. Although his voice is raspy and rough, the soothing acoustic guitar and the well-crafted lyrical content make these songs a breath of fresh air, restoring the soul. Put this album on, grab a glass of wine, and just be.
Recommendation: Definitely worth checking out.
Artist Name: The Black Delta Movement
Album Name: Preservation
Label: Clubbed Thumb
Genre: Alt Rock
Track Listing: 1. Rome; 2. Hunting Ground; 3. King Mosquito; 4. Deceit; 5. Hot Coals; 6. Let the Rain Come; 7. Ivory Shakes; 8. For You; 9. No End; 10. Butterfly
Publicist: Under the Moon PR
Review: British indie artists have always been at the head of the class when it comes to rock music, and The Black Delta Movement or BDM to their fans are definitely included in that list. Their alternative rock sound is reminiscent of some of their predecessors, like The Who, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd and Queen, and definitely sets them head and shoulders above their American peers. They call their music psychodelic garage rock, but we just call it amazing. The guitar riffs, the thoughtful lyrics, the soaring vocals and the heavy drums combine to create great party music, perfect for your upcoming weekend celebrations.
Recommendation: We highly recommend you add BDM to your list of favorite rock artists. Get this one.
Artist Name: Ghost & the City
Album Name: Time
Label: Self-released
Genre: R&B/Soul
Track Listing: 1. NWTA; 2. Steady Trippin; 3. Please Forgive my Heart (Bobby Womack cover); 4. Living Room; 5. The Dippins; 6. Grazy; 7. Run Run
Publicist: The Syndicate
Review: With those soaring vocals of Kia Fay, and the trumpet of Ross Eustis, the sound of Ghost & the City cannot be denied. The musicianship is first rate, the songs are well crafted, and those vocals simply make the songs rise into the atmosphere. This is music that was created for chill time, music that settles your spirit and lifts up your mind. This is the album you turn to on Friday night to forget the cares of the work week and to renew your spirit and mind for the relaxation of the weekend to come. We love every song on this EP, and will play and play it until we get the next installment. We are especially impressed with the album’s only cover, a brilliant take on Bobby Womack’s masterpiece, “Please Forgive my Heart.” Honestly, there is nothing to forgive, as this album is an instant classic.
Recommendation: This one is a no-brainer – if you love music, you simply must Get this one now.
Artist Name: Crimson Calamity
Album Name: Gypsy Heart
Label: Self-released
Genre: Alt-Country/Americana
Track Listing: 1. Wives Tale; 2. Fools Gold; 3. Gypsy Heart; 4. Let you Go; 5. Horses to Holy Water
Publicist: Self-promoted
Review: Mallory Trunnell and Lauren Harding, aka Crimson Calamity, have been making sweet music together for quite a few years. Their voices blend together in such perfect harmonies that it’s almost like an angel choir is singing. They have perfected the art of Americana, and are rapidly becoming one of the major forces in the genre. We have already featured two of these songs in our weekly Monday Mashup column, and are so happy to be able to share the rest of this all-too-short five-song EP. Both of the songs we featured, “Fools Gold” and the title track, exemplify the quality of music you can always expect from the ladies of Crimson Calamity. We truly believe these ladies will become household names in the Americana community, and strongly urge you to jump on board this outbound train while you can.
Recommendation: Don’t miss this one – you must Get out and Get it Today!
