Millamix – Indie Voice Blog

What an amazing Thursday we had. Our Brewers won it in the 10th after blowing a 2-0 lead in the 9th, and the Durango Songwriters Expo kicked off with an amazing showcase of talent. Today is the first full day of the Expo, with lots of interaction with industry, seminars and another showcase tonight. And of course, another chance for the Brewers to shine. Check out these amazing albums being released today, including the first new album from an old favorite in quite a few years.

Artist Name: Colin Devlin

Album Name: High Point

Label: Blue Élan Records

Genre: Indie Rock

Track Listing: 1. High Point; 2. Just a Fire; 3. Highwire; 4. Promised Land; 5. This is Where we Are; 6. Nostalgia; 7. Water; 8. Shine On; 9. Exosphere; 10. A Dream Worth Living; 11. Lost in the Silence

Publicist: MAD Ink PR

Review: Colin Devlin is a Los Angeles transplant from Dublin, Ireland, where he was a member of The Devlins. Since arriving in LA, he has become a fixture of the music scene, working with a myriad of indie artists and signing with Blue Élan Records to record his own solo album. And what an album it is! He hits the ground running with the title track, and the album only goes up from there. There is a brooding darkness just underneath the surface, and comparisons to Bono and Sting are definitely on target. We have already featured several songs in our Monday Mashup articles, and this album has something for everyone, delivering one incredible song after another. This is music for those times you want to chill and contemplate life, and it will provide you with amazing clarity as you ponder the skillfully written lyrics and music. We love every song, especially the title track, “Just a Fire,” “Nostalgia,” and “Shine On.”

Recommendation: Don’t miss the chance to get this one while it’s hot. Get it Today!

Artist Name: We are the City

Album Name: At Night

Label: Light Organ Records/Tooth & Nail

Genre: Indie Rock

Track Listing: 1. Long Goodbye (ft Emily Millard); 2. When I Dream, I Dream of You; 3. Delta Lab; 4. Our Spectacular & Common Lives; 5. Mid-Tempo Drama; 6. When you Dream, you Dream of Waves; 7. Peachland at Night; 8. Dark Horizon; 9. Choice is Unlike Anything; 10. Ones you Love (ft Shad); 11. To get it Right you Have to get it Wrong Sometimes

Publicist: Auteur Research

Review: We featured the video for “When I Dream, I Dream of You” this past Monday, and are pleased to be able to review the entire album for you today. This Canadian treasure needs to be shared with the world. Their music is fresh, upbeat and extremely well-crafted, and every song is worthy of attention. The layers of goodness contained in each track scream out that this is a band that has arrived and is looking for a long-term residence in your musical library. Their sound is majestic and cinematic. Music supervisors would be wise to consider their music for placement opportunities in television and film.

Recommendation: Give them a home in your music collection. You won’t regret it.

Artist Name: MILLAMIX

Album Name: 2

Label: Self-released

Genre: 80s Pop

Track Listing: 1. Can’t Wait; 2. Fly; 3. Feel Again (Castaway); 4. Let you Down; 5. Weakened by You; 6. Infinite Time; 7. Things Don’t Make Sense; 8. Carry Along

Publicist: self-promoted

Review: If you love 80s pop music, then have we got a treat for you. Stephen Miller has returned in his persona as Millamix to deliver a fresh set of 80s-inspired pop songs that are destined to become a staple of your 80s library. From the first track, “Can’t Wait,” which was obviously inspired by Phil Collins, Miller delivers a stunning collection of songs that capture all of the joy and energy of 80s pop. We really love “Feel Again (Castaway)” and “Carry Along” with the sounds of that amazing saxophone.

Recommendation: If you love the 80s, you must have this album in your collection. It will earn a place in your heart.

Artist Name: Tokyo Police Club

Album Name: TPC

Label: Dine Alone Records

Genre: Indie Rock

Track Listing: 1. New Blues; 2. Pigs; 3. Hercules; 4. Simple Dude; 5. Unseen; 6. DLTFWYH; 7. Can’t Stay Here; 8. Outttatime; 9. Ready to Win; 10. Edgy; 11. One of These Days; 12. Daisy Chain

Publicist: The Syndicate

Review: Tokyo Police Club are back with their first full length studio album in four years, and the result was definitely worth the wait. From the dynamic energy of their first single, “Hercules” to the Red Hot Chili Peppers vibe of “Simple Dude,” TPC proves the band was right about the decision to make one more album. Rob Schnapf, who produced the band’s 2010 release Champ was the perfect choice for this new album, and his production work is truly brilliant. Other songs that we really love include “New Blues,” “Can’t Stay Here,” “Edgy,” and “One of These Days.”

Recommendation: Definitely Get this one!

Artist Name: KT Tunstall

Album Name: Wax

Label: Rostrum Records

Genre: Pop/Rock

Track Listing: 1. Little Red Thread; 2. Human Being; 3. The River; 4. The Mountain; 5. The Healer (redux); 6. Dark Side; 7. Poison; 8. Backlash and Vinegar; 9. In This Body; 10. The Night That Bowie Died; 11. Tiny Love

Publicist: Right Angle PR

Review: She’s back, and it’s like she never left us. We had the privilege of seeing KT Tunstall open acoustically for Better Than Ezra and Bare Naked Ladies at the start of summer, and featured her video for her first single, “The River” in our Monday Mashup column. Believe us when we tell you that this is some of her best work ever. The album kicks off with the rocking “Little Red Thread” and only goes up from there. Tunstall has reestablished herself as a relevant performer who knows how to write great songs that are truly radio friendly. We think she has enough worthy material here to keep our radio dials filled for the next year! There really isn’t a weak track on the entire album. This one is definitely going on repeat!!

Recommendation: Run, don’t walk, and Get this one TODAY!

Hope you all made it through another Halloween. I know by now most of you are sick and tired of this election cycle, so let’s forget all that and check out some great indie music. Today’s Get it or Forget it reviews were submitted by the individual artists. We were familiar with all three previously and believe that they represent some of the premier talent in the indie world. Sit back, relax and learn about their newest releases.

Artist Name: Kayjez

Album Name: self-titled

Label: none

Genre: Alternative Pop

Track Listing: 1. Can’t Stop Won’t Stop; 2. Show Up Blow Up Bail; 3. Runaway and Disappear; 4. A Okay; 5. All I Want is You; 6. Bad Intentions; 7. Candy Coated; 8. Lucky Stars; 9. Plans; 10. Fight Fire with Fire

Publicist: Monday MGMT

Review: We are very familiar with the music of Jess Penner aka Jessica Treskon and were very excited to hear about the launch of her new band, Kayjez. She is joined in the duo by Kate Booye. The album was released on October 14, along with three lyric videos. Since then, they have released two more lyric videos, and we think these ladies are on top of their craft.

Their sound is very light and airy, while their lyrics cut deep with a message that needs to be heard. There also appears to be a heavy 80’s music influence, especially on the third track, “Runaway and Disappear.” These are the kind of songs that belong on radio, instead of the fluff that passes for music these days. Best tracks include “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop,” “Show Up Blow Up Bail,” “Runaway and Disappear,” “A Okay,” “All I Want is You,” and “Lucky Stars,” although just about every song on this album is amazing. We predict these ladies will be on the music scene for many years to come.

Recommendation: Kayjez is an up and coming band composed of two indie artists with a lot of experience. Their debut album is chock full of great hooks, meaty lyrics and fun. We highly recommend you get out and Get It.

Artist Name: Millamix

Album Name: Wake Up

Label: MillaSound

Genre: 80’s pop/new wave

Track Listing: 1. Wake Up; 2. Toxic; 3. Endless Beam of Light; 4. So Addicted; 5. Wait For; 6. Excuse Me

Publicist: None

Review: Stephen Miller has already proven himself as a hit songwriter. His latest project is an 80’s style he calls Millamix, and he has nailed it. Miller names Depeche Mode, Tears For Fears, Howard Jones, Mr. Mister, Informational Society, Pet Shop Boys and Gin Blossoms as his influences, and the sound of Millamix truly captures their spirit and style. Wake Up brings back those 80’s artists and establishes Miller as a genius of music. This music would have been on the radio along with them had it been available in the 80’s. It is truly a great effort and should be a hit to all lovers of 80’s music. Best songs include the title track, “Toxic,” and “So Addicted,” but all six tracks rock.

Recommendation: If you are a lover of 80’s music, you owe it to yourself to check out Millamix. We highly recommend you get up off your couch and grab a cassette copy for your Walkman. Definitely Get It when it is released on November 8.

Artist Name: Amie Miriello

Album Name: Seeya When I Seeya

Label: UMPG

Genre: Folk Rock/Alt Country

Track Listing: 1. Land and Sea; 2. Hit the Road; 3. Peter Pan; 4. Seeya When I Seeya; 5. The Rookie; 6. The Trouble With Us; 7. Thing About Love

Publicist: None

Review: Amie Miriello has been a force in today’s music for the past 10 years. She has worked with such “A” list musicians as Katy Perry, Jessica Simpson and Courtney Love, as well as being the front woman in the band So & So with American Idol contestant Brandon Rogers. As a solo artist, she also had a Top 20 video on VH-1 with her song “Brand New.” Her latest effort returns her to her roots, and we could not be happier with the finished product. Although the CD does not have a release date yet, she has released her first single, “Land and Sea,” which leads off this amazing offering. Favorite tracks include “Land and Sea,” “Peter Pan,” “The Rookie,” and “Thing About Love.”

Recommendation: Miriello possesses a voice that is powerful, sexy and airy, and perfectly delivers her meaty lyrics, atop her well-written instrumentation. This one is a no-brainer if you enjoy great music that has a message. As soon as this CD is available, we highly recommend you rush out and Get It. In the meantime, you can grab it digitally on iTunes.

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