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Artists Worth Checking Out indie music Monday Mashup Singles and Videos

Monday mashup 2021 (vol 17)

We have officially moved to North Carolina and the renovations have begun on our new home.  We just got our internet installed last Thursday, and I had a job interview as well.  Going through the background check right now, and hope to hear from them soon.  In the meantime, let’s get back to sharing new singles and new music videos with you.

NEW SINGLES

Our first single this week is a beautiful and harmonious duet featuring our friend Melissa Polinar and the other worldly sound of the one and only India.Arie.  With our country finally coming back alive and a full concert schedule for the summer, let’s celebrate with their joyous tune “We Started a Song.”

Spotify – We Started a Song

Another voice that has led the revolution has returned with a powerful new ballad that is inspiring a whole new generation.  Check out “I Belong,” the latest anthem from MILCK.

I Belong · MILCK (spotify.com)

It’s never a bad time for a new tune from the golden boy Gabe Dixon.  His vocals drip with honey and his mastery of the keys is second to none.  Sit back and enjoy his musical style and “Lay it on Me.”

Lay It on Me · Gabe Dixon (spotify.com)

We are pleased to introduce you to a new voice in indie music who has a song that hits hard, especially in our current situation.  Please check out Kimi Kazee and her introspective “Live With It.”  We want to know what you think.

Live With It · Kimi Kazee (spotify.com)

We close out this week’s new singles with a fresh country voice from someone who just may be the female version of Brad Paisley with her humorous tongue-in-check tune “Normal Girls.”  Give it up for Crystal Leigh.

Spotify – Normal Girls

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

Blue Élan Records resident funny lady Scout Durwood is back with another great video.  Laugh along to her antics as she laments “Now That UR Gone.”  Warning – explicit lyrics.

Our second video is from another Blue Élan artist, who also was responsible for getting the label off the ground.  Cindy Alexander‘s latest album While the Angels Sigh has generated one great song after another.  Her latest is “Alizarin Crimson,” and the music visualizer is stellar.  Enjoy another taste of our favorite Pnut.

Next up is one of our favorite British guilty pleasures – Single by Sunday.  In their video for “Hey Boy,” they remind us that age is just a number – just because we grow up doesn’t mean we can’t still have fun.

Video number four is dedicated to the Pride community and comes from one of LA’s most intriguing duos – Lucy & La Mer.  “Ooh La La” – Happy Pride Month.

We close out this week with the latest from the one thing we will miss most about Oklahoma – The Imaginaries.  This husband and wife duo is at the top of their game, and recently collaborated with Cheryl Ladd on a movie.  They close out the week with “Trust Falling With You.”  See you next week.

p.s.  I got the job.

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indie music Monday Mashup Singles and Videos

Monday mashup 2021 (vol 7)

Happy Presidents’ Day!  Here in Oklahoma, we’re in the middle of an artic wave that has plunged our thermometers down as low as -10 degrees.  We can’t wait for next week when the temps start inching up again.  We hope you’re not freezing too bad.  To keep you warm, here are some new singles and music videos.

NEW SINGLES

Our first single this week is from one of our favorite indie country stars, the one and only Risa Binder.  This one belongs on country radio and is the perfect song to kick off Valentine’s week.  Binder’s sweet voice, combined with the perfect harmonies of Benji Harris, truly make this one feel “A Lot Like Home.”

A Lot Like Home · Risa Binder, Benji Harris (spotify.com)

In celebration of Black History Month, we present one of LA’s premier black voices, Chris Pierce, with his latest inspirational anthem, “Young, Black and Beautiful.”  Let the words of this song spur us on to true social justice.

Young, Black and Beautiful · Chris Pierce (spotify.com)

Our third single is from Matt Hartke and reminds us to never give up on our “American Dreams.”  His voice is as sweet as honey with a homey Pop/Americana sound, and we think this one is a true keeper.

American Dreams · Matt Hartke (spotify.com)

Back when we lived in LA, an indie country band was just starting to get a lot of attention from GoCountry and its predecessor, KZLA.  That band, featuring Dani Rose and Sofie Lynn, has quietly become a household name and we think their latest, “Love Hangover,” is their best song yet.  Expect to hear more of Honey County soon on Country Radio.

Spotify – Love Hangover

We close out this week’s new singles with another great song from the iconic BINX, perfect for repeated listens not only on Valentine’s Day, but year-round.  Check out “La La Love,” and let its good vibes get your week off to a great start.

La La Love · BINX (spotify.com)

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

This week’s music videos kick off with the latest from Blue Élan Records artist Roan Yellowthorn.  This one is a quirky tune called “Little Love,” and we think it deserves a lot a love.

Next up is another Blue Élan artist, Chelsea Williams, with a performance video of her amazing Americana song, “Cornerstone.”  If this one doesn’t make you a fan, we don’t know what will.

Icons Creating Evil Art is fast becoming one of our favorite creators of indie music, and the latest from their NuGoth artist Bonander continues their tradition of giving a platform for breakthrough artists to present their talents.  Check out “Gone in the Wind.”

Last week we shared the lyric video and this week we have their official music video of Lucy & La Mer‘s soon to be mega hit, “Roller Coaster.”  We think you’ll love this one.

We close out this week with the latest psychedelic video from the mind of Huron John.  This one has a danceable beat and a style that is all his own.  Enjoy the sheer brilliance of “Arthur,” the first single off his new album.

 

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Best Music Videos of 2020

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.

Volume 1 – The Spider Accomplice, “Enough”

Volume 2 –  Sonja Midtune, “Lonely Bones”

Volume 3 –  Ace of Wands, “Feminine Values”

Volume 4 –  Deleo, “Unfair”

Volume 5 – Casey Ahern, “Sunday Driver”

Volume 6 – Alyssa Jacey, “Why I Left”

Volume 7 – Nicole Boggs and the Reel, “Money”

Volume 8 –  Chelsea Williams, “Wasted”

Volume 9 – The Spider Accomplice, “Crawl”

Volume 10 –  Sean Ardoin, “Came Thru Pullin”

Volume 11 – Ben Fuller, “Find my Faith”

Volume 12 – Dauzat St. Marie, “Common Ground’

 

Volume 13 –  Scout Durwood, “Sad Ukelele”

Volume 14 –  The Imaginaries, “Walking on a Wire”

Volume 15 –  Brooke Moriber, “Better Days”

Volume 16 –  Kris Angelis, “Ghost (I’m Alive & Breathing)”

Volume 17 –  Lucy & La Mer, “Better Than I was Before”

Volume 18 – The Imaginaries, “Hometown Christmas”

Volume 19 –  Eric Bellinger, Inigo Pascual, Sam Concepcion, Moophs, Zee Avi and Vince Nantes, “Rise (Together)”

Best of the Rest – Baby Taylah, “Good Enough”

 

 

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Monday mashup 2020 (vol 9)

Hard to believe that I started writing this article back on May 4.  The Covid-19 pandemic has been hard on me, and I’ve been less motivated to write.  I have been averaging around 50 hours a week working at Pizza Hut as a shift manager, and my few off days are usually spent resting up.  As a result, I have not published anything in the past nine weeks.  What really hurts is that no one seems to have noticed, as not one single person has checked up on me.  The review requests just keep on coming, but there has been no personal touch, and I almost feel like I’m wasting my time here.

Don’t get me wrong.  A lot of great music has been released in the past two months, and I still think that more than ever, we need good music to help us survive and persevere during these trying times.  But just because we have to be socially distant outside doesn’t mean that we can’t still be close on line.

In the midst of this chaos, here are five new singles and music videos that we hope will give you the strength to carry on, whether you are still on quarantine or an essential worker.

NEW SINGLES

This first single sums it up for us, and I’m sure many of you are in the same boat.  We have proud to present Magnus Bechmann with his new single, “Uneasy,” which is truly how we feel right now.  It’s super sweet, but listen carefully to the words.

Our next single comes from Finland, advocating “The Next Great Holiday.”  We love this song and think this new band, Fan Theories, has a great future ahead of them.

One of LA’s most unique artists is back with another sure-fire hit.  Check out “Diamonds,” the latest from the one and only Binx.

Single number four comes from BBC favorites, The Trusted.  We love their sound and are moved by their lyrics.  Here is their latest, “The Innocent.”

Our final single this week is also from the UK and features the 80’s influenced sound of Ben Hobbs.  We could listen to this one all day, and we think you’ll really dig the sound of “Own Arms.”

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

We just celebrated our Independence Day, and the best fireworks were provided by our favorite LA rock band, The Spider Accomplice.  They have truly set a new bar with their latest epic song, “Crawl.”  Our first reaction was a comparison to Evanescence meets Queen.  What do you think?

Next up is our favorite singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, the sweet and prolific Kris Angelis.  She has just released a beautiful lyric video for her song “Ghost (I’m Alive and Breathing),” and we think it’s her best song ever, with the perfect country vibe.  Take the lyrics to heart.

Speaking of lyric videos, the folks at Life.Church Worship have released their latest, “Heaven’s All Around.”  We think this is one of the best worship songs ever written.

Our fourth video features one of LA’s brightest LGBQT+ performers, Abby Posner.  She speaks her mind in her song “Blind Spots,” doing the song with multiple versions of herself.  Definitely listen to the lyrics and shine a light on your own blind spots.

We close out this week with a timely video from Lucy & La Mer, who remind us that we are all in this “Together.”

 

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Artists Worth Checking Out indie music Ten Amazing Videos

Ten amazing videos released in September 2019

We’re starting this week off with our list of Ten Amazing Videos released in the month of September.  There is quite a myriad of musical styles and genres, and we think we have picked a great sample of what we received.  Let us know what you think.

First up is the latest from the sultry female lead vocals of featured guest Haiva Ru on Napoleon Gold‘s song “Don’t Cut me Down.”

Our second video is a powerful visual of the amazing lyrical content of Lucas Laufen‘s “A Million Miles From Love.”  We think this one will truly inspire you.

Our next video is a funky flashback to the 70’s courtesy of Black Magic Flower Power.  Groove on the psychedelic sound of “Funky Town Sex Machine.”

We follow up funky with the mellow and melodic sound of Belgian band Portland on their latest tune, “Killer’s Mind.”  This one is worthy of multiple listens.

We round out our first five with this equally mellow song, “Alright” from Harry Nathan.  Relax with this jam.

Next up is an interesting combination – the Gayatri Mantra combined with a touch of Americana from LA Music Critic Award winner Fred Hostetler.  This one will make you think and hopefully meditate in its simplicity and beauty.

Video number seven was filmed in Dublin, Ireland and features the wailing sax and pyschedelic tones of Canada’s The Orange Kyte on their single, “Masquerade.”  Enjoy this blast from the past.

Next up is the bluesy groove of LA Music Critic Award winners Odds Lane on their song, “Seven States.”  We guarantee this one is worthy of celebrating.

On our ninth video, we get a special futuristic message from Manchester, England band Kerosene, warning  us of the dangers of artificial intelligence.  Check out “Automaton.”

We close out our list with the latest from LA’s own Lucy & La Mer on this stunning video for their song “Discover.”  We’ll be back soon with our next Monday Mashup .