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Monday mashup 2021 (vol 6)

We hope you survived Super Bowl weekend and are happy with the results of the game.  Since our favorite team couldn’t be there, we cared more about the halftime show.  Music always seems to make things better, doesn’t it?  In that vein, let’s check out this week’s new singles and music videos.

NEW SINGLES

We kick things off this week with the latest from LA’s reigning indie singer/songwriter queen, Kris Angelis.  This beautiful pop/country tune will have you humming along in no time as you contemplate the truth of her lyrics.  We would find it an honor to “Meet you in our Dreams.”

Meet You In Our Dreams · Kris Angelis (spotify.com)

Next up is the perfect culmination of R&B and hip-hop contained in this instant classic from London artist IAMTHELIVING and producer Teon Gibbs from Botswana.  This song would have been the perfect addition to the soundtrack of Empire, and we are proud to share it with you in honor of Black History Month.  Let’s all remember to go the “Distance.”

Distance · IAMTHELIVING, Teon Gibbs (spotify.com)

Our third single is a chill cover from a voice we have not heard since before the Pandemic began.  Check out Melissa Polinar‘s version of “Try to Remember.”

Try to Remember · Melissa Polinar (spotify.com)

Thinking back on our days of hosting shows at LA’s famed Genghis Cohen, one of the many artists we featured was Eddie Cohn.  He performed quite a few shows for us but we had lost track of him until recently.  He has been busy during the quarantine with creating a new album (out in April) and has released a pair of new singles.  We wanted to share with you today the powerful dance track “Vs.”  Feel the vibe and get up and dance!

VS. · Eddie Cohn (spotify.com)

We close out this week with the latest single from the co-creator of the premier indie songwriting organization, Songsalive! – none other than Australia’s gift to America, Gilli Moon.  This one is truly hot, so don’t get burned by “Fire.”

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

Our first video this week comes from an artist we introduced to you a couple of weeks ago, Jax Hollow.  This one shows an entirely different side of this impressive artist, and definitely makes us want to “Drift Together.”

Next is the latest lyric video from Hollywood artists Lucy & La Mer.  They tell us that love is a “Rollercoaster,” and we tend to believe it true.  We think you will love this tune with its profound truths.

Our third video comes from Indigo Sparke, and is instantly memorable.  Not only does she have a haunting voice, but the video has that “home movie” quality that is so nostalgic.  Listen carefully to the words of this song and remember we need to always be “Colourblind.”

Next up is the latest from Americana artist Ray Cardwell.  This one has a gospel feel, and the band kicks it into high gear on the truly memorable “Take me to the River.”  This one should be put on repeat.

We close out with a music video that was shot in Los Angeles by The Lickerish Quartet, one of our favorite indie collaborations.  This song brings back memories of the 90s sound of Journey, and definitely deserves repeated listens.  Check out “The Dream That Took me Over.”

 

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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.