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Artists Worth Checking Out indie music Monday Mashup Singles and Videos

Monday mashup 2020 (vol 17)

Wow, what a week!  Oklahoma got hit with a huge ice storm last week that knocked out power for a lot of people, and made work almost unbearable.  We worked nearly 60 hours and our sales were up 150%, causing us to run out of just about everything, including our patience.  So glad things are beginning to return to normal, and we have a little time this morning to post our long overdue article.  Check out these great new singles and music videos.

NEW SINGLES

First up this morning is the latest blues masterpiece from LA Music Critic Award winner Brigitte Purdy.  She’s on the “Memphis Hotline” and we’re sure glad we got to participate.  Purdy only gets hotter with each new song.  This one is a true keeper!

From the blues we switch to R&B, and the incredible sound of up and coming artist Christine Nguyen.  She compiles a lot in her song “Finding Happiness,” and we’re ready to join her in her journey.  This one is perfect for today’s election.

Speaking of the election, Wildwood Franklin has a political winner with his latest Americana/blues classic, “American Trump Card.”  It’s a reminder to all of us to get out and vote if we want to change the direction our country is heading.

Who doesn’t like an 80’s throwback?  Katie Wood goes back and resurrects that iconic sound in her latest tune, “Where Have You Been?”  We hope she’s around for a long time.

Our final single this week comes from rocker Jacqueline Tucci, who invites us to come “Home.”  We love the classic sound of this track and think we have not heard the last from this young Toronto artist.

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

With election day upon us, the amazing LA singer/songwriter queen Kris Angelis reminds us we need to find “My Quiet,” and not let the anxieties and cares of this world overcome us.  We wholeheartedly agree.

Next up is another LA-based group of incredible musicians, Lucy & La Mer.  This time around they bring us the upbeat and positive song, “Better Than I was Before.”  Let’s take their advice and be our best.

Nikki O’Neill is a rising Americana artist who just relocated from LA to Chicago.  In her latest video, she reminds us that the “World is Waiting” for the power of love to rise up.  Let’s lead the charge.

Time for a little fun.  Here is a cool punk rock video from New Jersey band Boy Blue which features the vocals of Jaret Reddick of Bowling for Soup.   They are looking for fun with the “Ghost of Saturday Night,” and we bet they will find what they’re looking for.

Our final video this week comes from LA female-fronted band Kitten, who remind us of the days when “Angelina” was breaking into the movie business.  This one is sure to get your toes tapping and your feet on the dance floor.  Have a great week.

 

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Artists Worth Checking Out Hollywood Fringe Festival indie music Monday Mashup Singles and Videos

Monday mashup 2020 (vol 5)

No sooner did I publish what was supposed to happen with my work hours than they changed it up again.  They now tell me for the foreseeable future I will be working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 to 5, Friday and Saturday from 5 to midnight, with Sunday and Monday off.  We’ll see how long that lasts.  In the meantime, we have news from the Hollywood Fringe Festival, as well as five new singles and music videos to get your week off to a great start.

HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL 2020

If you know me, you know I love the theater in general, and the Hollywood Fringe Festival in particular.  We are saddened to have to announce that, due to events now gripping our planet, the 2020 Hollywood Fringe Festival has been tentatively rescheduled to October 1-25, 2020.

To give participants a clear decision-making deadline, these dates will be confirmed or cancelled by August 1, 2020, based on guidance from federal, state and local health authorities.   The HFF staff will be publishing criteria for this decision in the coming days as to their decision-making process.

If you were planning to be part of HFF20 as a participant, check out their blog post for more information.  If you plan to participate in October, they encourage you to contact your venues to reschedule for the October dates.  Reach out with thoughts, questions, and concerns to support@hollywoodfringe.org.

NEW SINGLES

Our first single comes from an amazing NYC singer-songwriter who recently released her debut album.  Mae Krell‘s first release is poignant and fresh, and we think she has a long career ahead.  Listen to the words of her song “Garden,” but make sure you have some tissues ready.

Our next single comes from down under, and introduces us to the hot new sound of ThBenj.  We love his upbeat style and think “Y” is the perfect breakout single.  Check it out and let us know what you think.

For our third single we head across the pond for the latest from London-based R&B artist Effie.  We introduced you to her back in September.  Her new song is “Spiteful,” and it’s an eye-opening ballad.  Listen carefully to the words of this future masterpiece.

Next up is a song that speaks to what the world is going through right now.  Canadian Jacqueline Tucci shares her “Fear,” but don’t give up because we will get through this yet.

We close out this week’s singles with the latest from one of our favorite indie acts, Scotland’s Single by Sunday.  We haven’t heard anything new from them since 2017, but we love their upbeat take on life.  We’re sure you’ll be singing the chorus for “Debbie” in no time at all.  Enjoy this little treat.

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

Casey Ahern kicks off our music videos with her incredible video for “Sunday Driver,” which was just released hours ago.  We love her sound and are very pleased to share this beautiful video with you.

Next up is the latest video from bluesman Mike Zito, a lyric video for his timely song, “Don’t Let the World Get You Down.”  We love the sentiments and agree with them completely – keep listening to great indie music and we will get through this together.

Video number three is a modern remake of the 80’s classic song, “(I Just)  Died in Your  Arms” by Cutting Crew.  With the additional of the strings, we think they sound even better then they did 40 years ago.  Enjoy this blast from the past.

Next up is the latest from another of our favorite indie bands, The Mowgli’s, which was shot on an iPhone 11.  Check out this tune, and “Weight on Me.”

Rounding out this week’s new releases is this beautiful video from Hillary Capps, who shows us “The Way Back Home.”  Let this peaceful tune set the mood for your week.

We’ll be back soon with our list of Ten Great Singles and Ten Amazing Videos for the month of March.