Welcome to August! Hope you are enjoying your summer and are ready for some more great indie artists. Here are another five for your consideration.
Artist Name: Teddy and the Love Gang
Album Name: Kid Forest: Sanctuary
Label: Nordic Records/PaintedBlack
Genre: Indie Rock/Pop
Track Listing: 1. Island Universe; 2. Into the Heart; 3. Where did I Go; 4. These Woods
Publicist: Nordic Records
Review: Teddy and the Love Gang have reached the end of the journey of Kid Forest. We reviewed the first segment (Twisted Homes) back in March, and reviewed the second one (City Dreams) in May. The concluding chapter (Sanctuary) is a powerful climax to this amazingly fun 3-EP concept album. Now that we know they can truly tell a story, we can’t wait to see what they come up with next. The music is powerful, as is the story, and will have you hooked in no time flat. We highly recommend you listen to them in order to get the full effect.
Recommendation: If you got the previous two EPs, then you need this one to complete your set. If this is your first exposure to the band, we guarantee you will be hooked and need to go back to the beginning – Get them all!
Artist Name: Lost Worlds
Album Name: Fire Fire
Label: Marshmallow Pavement Records
Genre: Rock
Track Listing: 1. What you Say; 2. I Wonder What; 3. It Goes On; 4. You’ll Never Know; 5. Budgie Talk; 6. Static Insomnia; 7. It’s go Time; 8. I Want Nothing; 9. S.I.S.; 10. Cabin Fever; 11. I’m not One
Publicist: The A&R Department
Review: Sometimes it is nice to just hear straight-ahead, energetic indie rock, and that is what you get with Lost Worlds. From the first note of “What You Say,” it becomes quickly obvious that this is a band that knows how to rock your world, and does it without missing a beat. The first track sets the tone for the entire album, and the hits just keep coming. This album will fuel your weekend party and get you revved up and ready for whatever the world will throw at you. Listen to it from start to finish, and just enjoy the ride.
Recommendation: Definitely Get this one, if you love rock and love music that gets your heart pumping.
Artist Name: IAMDDB
Album Name: Flight Mode Vol. 4
Label: Union IV Recordings
Genre: Urban Jazz
Track Listing: 1. Azul,; 2. Watrfall; 3. Thots; 4. Drippy; 5. Loose Change; 6. Kurr£ency; 7. Moonlight; 8. XOX
Publicist: Worldwide Friendly Society
Review: IAMDDB’s unique “Urban Jazz” sound is a mixture of hip-hop and jazz with elements of trap and soul. It is different from anything that calls itself hip-hop here in the States, and is further proof that some of the hippest and hottest tracks are dropping from the UK. We would love to see a story line developed on a show like “Empire” that incorporates her music. We think it would be a huge ratings giant, and launch this artist, who is already so hot in the UK, into the stratosphere. We can’t wait to hear what she comes up with next.
Recommendation: This one will appeal to both lovers of hip-hop and jazz, so get out there and grab your copy.
Artist Name: Wes Allen
Album Name: Funny Thing
Label: Self-released
Genre: Singer-songwriter Folk
Track Listing: 1. Ask me Now; 2. 1 Kiss; 3. Funny Thing
Publicist: Auteur Research
Review: Wes Allen has a voice that has potential, but he needs some coaching. His voice is at times out of tune, while at the same time, having some amazing qualities that remind us of artists like Jim Croce and the Plain White T’s. He does know how to craft great songs. We definitely think this artist has a future – he just needs the right producer to find his voice and propel him towards a successful musical career.
Recommendation: Although he’s not quite there yet, we think he will get there soon. Don’t miss the chance to be on the ground floor, so support his music now.
Artist Name: Pavan
Album Name: Greenhouse Gases
Label: Dream Diary Records
Genre: Electronic
Track Listing: 1. My Optical Best; 2. The Replay; 3. Carthorse; 4. Carthorse (Inzec & Flight Mode Remix)
Publicist: Worldwide Friendly Society
Review: Pavan is composed of London-based duo Joe Robbins and Will Lowes, who spend part of their time working as gardeners and florists. Their music is a mix of electronic sound created without laptops by Lowes while Robbins provides the vocals. The songs are uniquely upbeat, while also presenting a message about taking care of the natural world in which we live. This EP shows bright promise of what the future holds for this interesting duo, and we can’t wait to see what comes next.
Recommendation: Another groundbreaking duo is making waves on the indie scene and we think you need to check them out and help them continue their journey.