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Get it or forget it – Ponderosa Grove launches The Debut

cover art by Matthias Petsche

It’s New Music Friday, and we are pleased to bring you a new Get it or Forget it of an amazing new band that features one of our long time friends in the indie music world – Candace Devine.

For those of you who don’t know, I spent quite a few years working in the music business as a publicist and manager.  One of the artists that I used to manage was Devine, who I combined with another long-time friend, Dave Yaden, to form David and Devine.  Twelve years ago this month we launched them with a tour of NYC and the east coast.

Devine went on to get married, move to Prescott, Arizona and start a family.  She has now hooked up with Johan Glidden and Drew Hall to form Ponderosa Grove, and we couldn’t be more impressed with their debut album.

Artist Name:   Ponderosa Grove

Album Name:  The Debut

Label:  Farasi Records

Genre:  Folk/Americana

Track Listing: 1.  Slowing Down in Real Time 2.  Freedom Ride; 3.  Waterline; 4.  It Never Rains; 5.  Til Tomorrow; 6.  Save my Soul; 7.  You Got Me; 8.  One Seat; 9.  Love; 10.  Holding me Back; 11. Into the Blue

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  Every so often a new band hits the market that stops you in your tracks and makes you take notice.  The last band that stopped me was Sugarland with the release of their debut album Twice the Speed of Life . . . until today.  This amazing new album has everything that propelled Sugarland to super-stardom, including great songwriting, impeccable musicianship, and a powerhouse female lead vocalist.

Ponderosa Grove features Devine on lead vocals, sharing the mic with Hall on guitar/vocals and Glidden on guitar/violin/vocals.  They are joined by Cosimo Bohrman on bass, Shawnee Snaketail on keys/synthesizer, Kenneth Crouch on organ/Wurlitzer, Bryan Taylor on drums/percussion, Steph Griffin on trumpet, Paul Ruffner on saxophone, and Vince Porter on tuba/trombone.  Devine also wrote or co-wrote 10 of the 11 tracks, which were produced by Dylan Ludwig and mastered by Hans DeKline.

There is not a weak song on the album, and we wouldn’t be surprised to hear quite a few of them released as singles.  Although the vibe of the album is folk/Americana, there are subtle hints of R&B, jazz and blues, which gives the band a great cross-over window of opportunity.   We do love this entire album, but the tunes that grabbed our attention the most were “Slowing Down in Real Life,” “Waterline” (with obvious inspiration from Fleetwood Mac), the powerful “Save my Soul,” the soulful ballads “You Got Me” and “Into the Blue”, the jazzy “Love” and “Holding me Back.”

Recommendation:  Drop whatever you’re doing and go get this one NOW!!  If you’re lucky enough to be in Prescott, Arizona, they’re celebrating tonight with a Record Release show at Downtown Square at 6:45 p.m.

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Get it or forget it – New Music Friday vol. 4

It’s been a while since we had a Friday morning off, so we are celebrating by sharing these great new albums with you.  They are all dropping today.

Artist Name:  The Skullers

Album Name:  Freight Trains and Party Games

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Modern Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Still Life; 2.  She Denies Herself the Things she Loves; 3.  Convenient; 4.  Out of the Garden; 5.  Brooklyn Girls; 6.  She Denies Herself the Things she Loves (at the record booth)

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  The Skullers have hit the big time with the release of their latest EP.  It mixes elements of Americana/Rockabilly with modern rock to create a unique sound that is worthy of repeated listens.  We last reviewed them in March 2018, and they have continued to make great strides in their artistic growth.  This time around they have evolved from their blues rock origins to become a band worthy of heavy rotation on Top 40 radio.  We love every song on this EP, especially “She Denies Herself the Things she Loves” and “Out of the Garden.”

Recommendation:  Don’t hesitate to jump on this wagon – go Get this one today!

Artist Name:  Fox Stevenson

Album Name:  Killjoy

Label:  Anti-Fragile Music

Genre:  Funky Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Out my Head; 2.  Killjoy; 3.  Broken Man; 4.  Okay; 5.  Cavalier; 6.  Dreamland; 7.  California; 8.  Go Like; 9.  Use Me; 10.  Hold Steady; 11.  All Night; 12.  Perfect Lie; 13.  Headlights

Publicist:  Mystic Sons

Review:  Producer Fox Stevenson’s debut album Killjoy is a work of sonic beauty, with a richness that many seasoned artists don’t have.  It is funky, cool, fresh and worthy of repeated listens.  These songs are upbeat and perfect for keeping you in sync on your daily activities.  We think this album will launch his career out of the UK and into the rest of the world.  He hits the ground running with “Out my Head” and never lets up.  This one is a surefire winner.

Recommendation:  If you love fresh new music, this one should be first on your list – go Get it!

Artist Name:  Wildlife

Album Name:  Take the Light With You

Label:  Culvert Music

Genre:  Indie Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Wasted; 2.  Broken Magic; 3.  Cut-off; 4.  No Control; 5.  All in Black; 6.  Follower (LaLa); 7.  Euphoria; 8.  Whatever, Memory; 9.  Dance Now; 10.  House in the Shadows

Publicist:  Auteur Research

Review:  Toronto’s Wildlife is another band on the rise.  We debuted their single “No Control” in our Ten Great Singles of September 2019 article, and the rest of the album is even better. These lads have been influenced by the great acts of the 80s and 90s, like Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, U2 and more.  Even though they have been together for 10 years, they bring a new freshness to the power rock of those acts and set themselves up to be one of the best acts of 2019.

Recommendation:  What are you waiting for?  Go Get it!

Artist Name:  David J

Album Name:  Missive to an Angel From the Halls of Infamy and Allure

Label:   Glass Modern Records

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Track Listing:  1.  Mosaic; 2.  Blue Eyes in the Green Room; 3.  Baudelaire; 4.  (I Don’t Want to Destroy) Our Beautiful Thing; 5.  Lovelorn; 6.  Clandestine Valentine; 7.  Of Purgatory and Perfume; 8.  Migena and the Frozen Roses; 9.  No Floods can Drown; 10.  Pre-Existing Condition; 11.  Copper Level 7; 12.  (I Walked Away From) The Girl in Yellow; 13.  Best Western Blues; 14.  Missive to an Angel From the Halls of Infamy and Allure; 15.  The Auteur (Redux/The Scarlet’s Cut); 16.  I Have Only Silence Now

Publicist:  Shameless Promotion PR

Review:  What do you get when you cross Tom Waits/Bob Dylan with Leonard Cohen/Andrew Lloyd Webber?  You get David J’s latest eerie and invigorating new album.  These songs could easily be made into an amazing musical and should be performed in major concert halls.  This soundtrack is worthy of your repeated listens and could easily become a daily habit.  We truly cannot get enough of these songs, and will be listening over and over again.  We recommend you do the same.

Recommendation:  This one is a must-have.

Artist Name:  Doug Duffey and BADD

Album Name:  Play the Blues

Label:  Out of the Past Music

Genre:  Blues

Track Listing:  1.  The Things we Used to Do; 2.  Evil; 3.  Big Easy Street Blues; 4.  Have you Ever?; 5.  Drink it on Down; 6.  My Drivin’ Wheel; 7.  Talk of the Town; 8.  You Got That Somethin’; 9.  A Memory Left to Lose

Publicist:  Blind Raccoon

Review:  There are so many styles of the blues, from Delta to Chicago to Memphis, and no one can play them all better than Doug Duffey and BADD.  They combine elements from all these blues styles into their own unique blend that highlights the blues and transforms it into a celebration of life, not just a wailing sound of agony.  They even add some jazzy grooves into their song “Evil,” further separating themselves from the rest of the blues genre.

Recommendation:  If you love the blues or just plain great music, then add this one to your collection today.

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Get it or forget it – New Music Friday vol. 2

We made it through another week, and have some great rewards for you, including the latest by a recent Grammy-nominated artist who is covering the library of a Grammy legend.  Let’s get this weekend started.

Artist Name:  Sarah Lightman

Album Name:  Interlude

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Interlude; 2.  Let Your Light In; 3.  Graduating 4.  Alright; 5.  Until I see you Again; 6.  Shell; 7.  I Can’t Be; 8.  So Good; 9.  Home; 10.  We are the Same; 11.  Letter to my Father

Publicist:  Elisa Tapia

Review:  Sarah Lightman came to Los Angeles to be an actress but gave it up to become a singer-songwriter.  If her debut album, Interlude, is any indicate, she made the right choice.  Her songs offer hope and are sung with such a sweet voice that the listener can’t help but be drawn up.  Her music deserves heavy rotation on radio stations nationwide, and her songs should be highly considered for placement in television and film.  We especially love “Graduating,” “Until I See You Again” (with its jazzy undertones and amazing co-vocals from WOLVES), “I Can’t Be,” and “So Good.”  She may have made her start performing on the streets of City Walk, but she’s ready for a larger audience.  Don’t miss this train as it leaves the station for super stardom.

Recommendation:  Definitely RUN out and get this one.

Artist Name:  Jimbo Pap

Album Name:  It can Always get Worse

Label:  Fiesta Red Records

Genre:  California Country/Americana

Track Listing:  1.  Submission (Nice Pants); 2.  On my way to the show 3.  Long Kiss Goodbye; 4.  Nothing’s Quite the Same; 5.  Queen of my Lonely Little World; 6.  String of Pearls; 7.  Yard Sale; 8.  Long Time Movin’; 9.  Another Ticket on the Windshield; 10.  It can Always get Worse; 11.  Someone’s Gonna Love me Again

Publicist:  Devious Planet

Review: A recent edition to the Los Angeles Americana scene, Jimbo Pap provides the perfect tongue-in-cheek approach to incorporating their unique blend of country with a folk-style message about current events.  Their voices create incredible harmonies that deliver their message without offending the listener.  You will quickly find yourself tapping along to the beat while you process the words, and will leave with a better understanding of what you can do to improve the world around you.  Don’t forget to grab a beer and tool around the dance floor as well.

Recommendation: A brilliant release that deserves a place in your library – go get it!

Artist Name:  Sarah Rogo

Album Name:  Smoke and Water

Label:  Funzalo Records

Genre:  Blues/Roots

Track Listing:  1.  Pieces; 2.  Here Goes Nothing; 3.  Smoke and Water; 4.  Will you Still Love me Tomorrow 5.  Run; 6.  Jolene; 7.  Love and be Loved; 8.  Take me to the Water 9.  Which Wolf; 10.  Voodoo Child

Publicist:  Independent Music Media

Review: Hard to believe it’s been nearly two years since we reviewed an album from Sarah Rogo (Live at Lestats West), which was her first album published by Funzalo Records.  She was signed after meeting them at the Durango Songwriters Expo, one of several up and coming superstars that emerged from the annual affair in Denver, Colorado.  From the first notes of “Pieces,” you can quickly hear her maturity and growth as an artist.  She is the voice of a new generation of blues and roots singers, and we believe she is heading for tremendous success.  Her songs cut to the heart and deliver a touching message, accompanying by Rogo’s mad resonator guitar skills.  This one deserves to be on repeat, especially her beautiful interpretations of the classics “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” and “Jolene.”

Recommendation:  One of the best we’ve heard from any Durango alum – run out and don’t stop until you get this one.

Artist Name:  Janiva Magness

Album Name:  Change in the Weather:  Janiva Magness Sings John Fogerty

Label:  Blue Élan Records

Genre:  Blues Covers

Track Listing:  1.  Change in the Weather; 2.  Lodi (ft Sam Morrow); 3.  Someday Never Comes; 4.  Wrote a Song for Everyone; 5.  Don’t you Wish it Were True (ft Taj Mahal); 6.  Have you Ever Seen the Rain 7.  Bad Moon Rising; 8.  Blueboy; 9.  Fortunate Son; 10.  Deja Vu (All Over Again); 11.  A Hundred and Ten in the Shade; 12.  Lookin’ out my Backdoor

Publicist:  MAD Ink PR

Review:  As someone who grew up on the music of John Fogerty and Credence Clearwater Revival, it was quite an honor to be asked to review these amazing covers of those songs we grew to love.  Janiva Magness takes her stellar blues skills to turn these songs into instant blues classics, and we are sure that Fogerty would be totally ok with that.  Our favorites include “Lodi,” “Have you Ever Seen the Rain,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Fortunate Son,” and “Lookin’ out my Backdoor.”

Recommendation:  If you love Fogerty and the blues, you will simply adore these interpretations.  Run out and get it today!

 

 

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Get it or forget it – Meg Williams, Nate Currin, L-space, Steven Blane, Heart Attack Man

Welcome to another New Music Friday.  With our move coming up next weekend, we are scaling back for a couple of weeks.  We decided to post just our Monday Mashup and New Music Friday Get it or Forget it articles, so you won’t miss us too much.  Here are five albums that dropped today.

Artist Name:  Meg Williams

Album Name:  Take me as I am:  The Muscle Shoals Sessions

Label:  Nola Blue Records

Genre:  Blues Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Come on Over to Me; 2.  Tell Everybody; 3.  Shame; 4.  Little bit of the Devil; 5.  Played by the Blues; 6.  Sometimes I Need you, Too; 7.  Take me as I Am; 8.  What About Me?; 9.  Can’t Keep Waiting on You; 10.  I Feel a Heartache Coming; 11.  Make a Move; 12.  Take a Chance on my Love

Publicist:  Blind Raccoon

Review:  We reviewed her previous release back in January 2018, and fell in love with her sound, which has only gotten better since then.  It also earned her an LA Music Critic Award nomination for Best Blues Artist.  In addition, her skills on the guitar are second to none as she teaches her male counterparts how to play blues guitar, while her songwriting skills are head and shoulders above most of her peers.  Whether she’s rocking the blues or bringing you the traditional style, you will be enthralled from the first note to the last.  You can’t lose with this album, which is awesome from beginning to end, and which we bet you’ll be putting on repeat.

Recommendation:  Drop everything and go Get this one!

Artist Name:  Nate Currin

Album Name:  Ashes & Earth

Label:  Archaic Cannon Records

Genre:  Americana

Track Listing:  1.  Ramblin’ Man; 2.  Heart on the Run; 3.  Guilt and Grief; 4.  Wander til I Die; 5.  When I was Younger; 6.  Ashes & Earth; 7.  Desert Skies; 8.  Oklahoma; 9.  Flowers on her Grave; 10.  1979

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  Nate Currin has always been an incredible voice in the indie music singer-songwriter community, but he has outdone himself on his latest release.  This one is raw and honest, and cuts to the bone.  These are songs from someone who has lived, and is unafraid to share that reality.  There is not a weak song on the album, whether it’s the heartbreaking truth of “Ramblin’ Man” or “Heart on the Run,” or the rock n’ roll goodness of “Wander til I Die,” Currin is truly the voice of this decade.  His goodness needs to be on display for all to hear.  We also love the vocal harmonies on “Ramblin’ Man,” “Desert Skies” and “Flowers on her Grave.”

Recommendation:  This one is a no-brainer.  Run out and Get it!

Artist Name:  L-space

Album Name:  Music for Megastructures

Label:  Last Night From Glasgow

Genre:  Electronic instrumental

Track Listing:  1.  [Transport] Approaching an Arcology; 2.  [Transport] The Slow Descent of a Cruise Ship Into Port; 3.  [Transport] Morning Traffic Overhead; 4.  [Transport] Lots of Colorful Lights at all Times of Day and Night; 5.  [Transport] Approaching a Megastructure; 6.  [Work] A Small man Waits While the Rain Sizzles on the Tarp; 7.  [Work] A Sleepy Robot Watches Over a Rarely-Used Car Park; 8.  [Work] The Captains of Industry and Their Interests Outside of Work; 9.  [Work] An Aspiring Actor Works as a Barrista Under Hallogen Lights; 10.  [Work] Free Body Augmentations – No Questions Asked or Answered; 11.  [Health]  Lives are Getting Longer; 12.  [Health]  Biology is so 21st Century; 13.  [Health]  Browsing the Latest Pharmaceuticals at the Hospital Drive Through; 14.  [Health]  Stopping for Neon Ice Cream; 15.  [Health]  Getting Sick and Being Cured; 16.  [Life]  A Brief Moment of Triumph After a Period of Alienation; 17.  [Life]  Gambling in Virtual Reality with Real Life Consequences; 18.  [Life]  A Sense of Unease Descends Upon the Bar; 19.  [Life]  Sitting in a Crowded Basement Watching Automations Approximate Music; 20.  [Life]  Waking up Bathed in the Light of Things you Can’t Afford

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  This one is definitely not what we expected.  The music is other-worldly and perfect for use in movies and television.  These tracks would also work well for mixing house music.  They hit you from all sides and the song titles are so very pretentious.  Our advice is to ignore them and just listen to this album from start to finish and let the waves of musical energy wash over your body and mind, relaxing and refreshing them.  This one needs multiple listens.

Recommendation:  Truly worth of being in your collection.

Artist Name:  Steven Blane

Album Name:  I Walk Alone

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Hot AC/AAA/Jazz

Track Listing:  1,  Look Who’s Crying Now; 2.  Bottoms Up; 3.  Incredible; 4.  I Walk Alone; 5.  Don’t Know You; 6.  My Baby’s Coming Home; 7.  Brooklyn Bridge; 8.  Dressed in Blue; 9.  Walk by Me; 10.  Please; 11.  Sacred Chain

Publicist:  EMPKT PR

Review:  If you’ve always been impressed by the sound of Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley, then you will simply love the latest offering from Steven Blane.  He pulls out all the stops in this retro tribute to the sound of Orbison and Presley, featuring simple accompaniment and Blane’s hearty tenor sound.  In particular, the title track is an homage to Orbison’s “Pretty Woman.”  Blane also does some of his signature jazz sound on “Incredible” and his Americana sound on “Brooklyn Bridge.”

Recommendation:  This one would make a fine addition to your collection.

Artist Name:  Heart Attack Man

Album Name:  Fake Blood

Label:  You Did This/Triple Crown Records

Genre:  Indie Rock

Track Listing:  1,  Fake Blood; 2.  Blood Blister; 3.  Low Hanging Fruit; 4.  Out for Blood; 5.  Rats in a Bucket; 6.  Moths in a Lampshade; 7.  Cut my Losses; 8.  Crisis Actor; 9.  Asking for It; 10.  Sugar Coated; 11.  The Choking Game

Publicist:  Earshot Media

Review:  This hit this one hard with an edgy indie rock sound, well-crafted lyrics and excellent instrumentation that truly complements the overall sound.  This is a band that is different enough to stand out from its indie peers, and deserves industry attention, both from radio stations and music supervisors.  The title track sets the tone for the album, and it never lets up.

Recommendation:  Give these lads a chance.  We think they’ll win you over.

 

 

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Get it or forget it – Earthquake Lights, Berlin Taxi, Conor Donohue, Safari Room, Jeffrey Halford and the Healers

Happy New Music Friday!  We hope you had a great week and are getting ready for the weekend.  Here are five albums that dropped today to get  you in the weekend mood.

Artist Name:  Earthquake Lights

Album Name:  Distress Signals

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Jazzy Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Moonlight; 2.  The Eight – One; 3.  May Day; 4.  Friends of Mine; 5.  We Will Never be the Same; 6.  Open Ocean; 7.  This is as Far as you Go; 8.  So Far no Luck; 9.  Transmission; 10.  Were you Listening

Publicist:  Noisy Ghost PR

Review:  Earthquake Lights have a brilliant indie rock sound that they blend with jazz and soul to create their own special blend.  The music goes down smooth and should be a multi-genre hit as it has the flexible to be heard on several different kinds of radio stations.  This is music to chill to, to get ready to and is perfect for daily living mediations and reflection.  This is music that can stay in the background 24-7 and you will never tire of it.  If this is the quality they put into their debut, we can only imagine how great the next one will be.

Recommendation:  Run out and Get this one.

Artist Name:  Berlin Taxi

Album Name:  Contract

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Synth Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Everybody Changes; 2.  Middle Man; 3.  Backroads; 4.  Last Night; 5.  Level with Me

Publicist:  WolfieVibes Publicity

Review:  We introduced  you to Berlin Taxi back in February when we featured their video for “Last Night.”  They were back again in our Ten Great Singles of March with “Everybody Changes.”  Needless to say, we are happy for the chance to hear three more songs from this amazing band, who is taking synth pop to an entirely new level.  Hop on board this retro train, and let’ boogie, especially to those last two tracks.

Recommendation:  Go Get it.

Artist Name:  Conor Donohue

Album Name:  Let Love Contaminate

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Roots Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Let Love Contaminate; 2.  Getting Better; 3.  Conversations; 4.  The Garden; 5.  Lost Weekend; 6.  Hedonist Glow; 7.  Gasoline; 8.  White Noise; 9.  Milk, Blood & Traffic Signals; 10.  Terrified Moon

Publicist:  WolfieVibes Publicity

Review:  Conor Donohue may have been raised on Long Island, but his time in South Carolina and New Orleans has transformed this singer-songwriter into a troubadour of all things roots rock.  You can feel the South Carolina breeze that brought us such treasures as Shovels and Rope and Alabama, and the NOLA influence that sets that sound free.  This album hits the ground running on that title track and never lets us, delivering a album that is great from start to finish and worthy of repeated listens.  Yo can’t go wrong with this one.

Recommendation:  Run out and Get this one!

Artist Name:  Safari Room

Album Name:  OOKO Session (Live)

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Indie Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Glass Box; 2.  Vices; 3.  Around the Bend

Publicist:   Self-promoted

Review:  What sets this indie record apart from its peers is the simultaneous release of both audio and video versions of each song.   The band recorded these songs live to show their growth as artists, and to spotlight one song from each of their prior releases.  Recording live is a gutsy move because playing the songs acoustically often reveals flaws in the songs themselves.  Thank goodness there are no such flaws in these three gems, and this band shows that their live performance is just as good as what they do in the studio.  We think you’ll want to hear these three songs on repeat.  Our only critique is that the vocals need a little more punch so they stay on top of the instrumentals.  All in all, this is a worthy effort.

Recommendation:  Grab this one today.

Artist Name:  Jeffrey Halford & the Healers

Album Name:  West Towards South

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Americana

Track Listing:  1.  West Toward South; 2.  Deeper Than Hell; 3.  Dead Man’s Hand; 4.  Willa Jean; 5.  Three-Quarter Moon; 6.  A Town Called Slow; 7.  Sea of Cortez; 8.  Gallows; 9.  Geronimo; 10.  Ballad of Ambrose and Cyrus

Publicist:  Miles High Productions

Review:  Jeffrey Halford & the Healers have long been a favorite of this blog, having earned two LA Music Critic Award nominations (Best CD Group and Best Roots/Americana Band) for the first half of 2017.  They’re back with their latest offering, West Towards South, and they just pick up where they left off.  The title track is done spoken word style, reminiscent of Shawn Mullins‘ “Lullaby.”  Halford returns to his singing on “Deeper Than Hell,” providing perfect rhymes that paint vivid word pictures over an electrifying musical soundscape.  If Americana music is your thing and you love an artist that can create memorable stories, then Jeffrey Halford & the Healers belong at the top of your list.

Recommendation:  This one is a must for your collection – run out and Get it.

 

 

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Get it or forget it – RJ Chesney, Luke Sital-Singh, The Suitcase Junket, Chris Koza, Ecce Shnak

Welcome back to New Music Friday.   We are pleased to present this five new albums dropping today, and love sharing brand new music with you.  This week the artists are primarily domestic, but no less entertaining, and we hope you enjoy broadening your horizons.

Artist Name:  RJ Chesney

Album Name:  Amateur Revolution

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Country/Folk

Track Listing:  1.  Splendors of This Earth; 2.  Pull Down the Moon; 3.  A Place Just for Me; 4.  Amateur Revolution; 5.  Do you Remember Me?; 6.  Proud of you Child; 7.  No Reason Left to Stay; 8.  Da Mayor is on the Scene; 9.  Death, an old Widows Peek; 10.  Baby You’re not Dead; 11.  Never Give up on Love; 12.  Rise up and Sing

Publicist:  KG Music Press

Review:  RJ Chesney grew up in the deep South and has kept those roots in his music.  He hooked up with Norway’s HP Gundersen in 2015, and the two became friends, leading to this album.  Gundersen not only co-wrote all but one of the songs on the album, but he also produced it and contributed electric and acoustic guitar to the mix.  Chesney does not have a good voice, but it fits for this type of music, which is very rootsy, twangy and folky.  If you love to hear old stories set to music, then this is the album for you.

Recommendation:  Worthy of your consideration.

Artist Name:  Luke Sital-Singh

Album Name:  A Golden State

Label:  Raygun Records

Genre:  Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Lover; 2.  Raise Well; 3.  Los Angeles; 4.  The Last Day; 5.  I Do; 6.  Silhouette; 7.  Almost Gone; 8.  Souvenir; 9.  Love is Hard Enough Without the Winter; 10.  Hearts Attach

Publicist:  The Syndicate

Review:  We introduced you to this artist back in January when we featured the video for his amazing song, “Los Angeles.”  He is a pop singer-songwriter in the style of such Hotel Cafe’ stalwarts as Andy Grammar, Keaton Simons and Tony Lucca, and should do well in the LA indie music scene.  He voice is crisp and clear, and floats on the atmosphere created with his beautiful arrangements.  He has great potential, and his songs are extremely radio friendly, as well as great candidates for placement opportunities in film and television.  Watch this one!

Recommendation:  Run out and Get this one today!

Artist Name:  The Suitcase Junket

Album Name:  Mean Dog, Trampoline

Label:  Signature Sounds

Genre:  Indie Rock

Track Listing:  1.  High Beams; 2.  Heart of a Dog; 3.  Everything I Like; 4.  Stay too Long; 5.  Gods of Sleep; 6.  Dreamless Life; 7.  Son of Steven; 8.  Dandelion Crown; 9.  Scattered Notes from a First Time Homebuyers Workshop; 10.  New York City; 11.  What Happened; 12.  Old Machine

Publicist:  The Syndicate

Review:  Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Lorenz aka The Suitcase Junket is simply amazing.  He has a great voice, writes impeccable songs, and knows how to tell a convincing story that keeps the listener engaged from start to finish.  It is by far one of the best albums to come out of 2019, and we believe there is a very successful future ahead for this artist.  This one is going on repeat while we listen for every nuance we can find.

Recommendation:  You simply MUST go Get this one!

Artist Name:  Chris Koza

Album Name:  Sleepwalkers Part 1

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Americana

Track Listing:  1.  Sleepwalkers; 2.  Anagram; 3.  White Lions; 4.  Music to Me; 5.  Hush; 6.  Red Cassette; 7.  Station Wagon Blues; 8.  Man of Stone; 9.  Hollywood Theatre; 10.  Where we Go

Publicist:  Youa Vang

Review:  Chris Koza is the consummate musician, crafting masterful songs from a myriad of sources.  On Sleepwalkers Part 1, he reinvents Americana music and shifts its focus from its rural beginnings to a more urban setting, keeping the vibe but making it more pop.  These are songs that would fit perfectly on Top 40 and college radio, as well as a plethora of placement opportunities.  This is an artist you will always remember, and enjoy the ride his songs take you on.  Put it on repeat and drink in the new Americana sound.  If you’re lucky enough to be in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area, he will celebrate the release with a show on April 26 at the Parkway Theater.

Recommendation:  Drop everything and go Get this one!

Artist Name:  Ecce Shnak

Album Name:  Joke Oso

Label:  Records, Man Records

Genre:  Chamber Punk

Track Listing:  1.  Larry, Sleepover Friend; 2.  Spooky, Ruudplaad Homegirl; 3.  Xtina, a Foolish Prayer for the Broken Hearted, the Over-Pious and Queer Kids Worldwide; 4.  Drake’s Pictorial Aid; 5.  Harassment V:  18 Second Song; 6.  Harassment VI: Punctual Bir[d]thday Card; 7.  Harassment VII: One on Slav:  Party at Patrick Ewing’s Place; 8.  Harassment VIII: Finale:  Late Birthday Card; 9.  Dingleberry III:  One on Tito:  Trite Song; 10.  Dingleberry IV:  Finale:  Katy’s Wart

Publicist:  The Syndicate

Review:  Ecce Shnak is a seven piece art-rock collective based in New York City.  According to Billboard, their music incorporates “punk, ska, twee indie rock a la Belle & Sebastian, rubbery goofball funk in the tradition of Frank Zappa and crunching, Meshuggah-esque math metal — all liberally sprinkled with humor.”  Believe us when we tell you you have never experienced anything like them before.  The lyrics contain arcane references and inside jokes, with incredible musicianship in the arrangements.  You may scratch your head at their meaning, but you will listen to them over and over again because they are just that good.

Recommendation:  Go Get it!

 

 

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Get it or forget it – Tony Lucca, Chris Jones and the Night Drivers, Lindy Vopnfjord, Mekons, Minka

We made it to New Music Friday again, and we have five brand new ones to review and share, including the latest from a former Mousketeer.  It’s been a rough week on the home-front, with an simple puncture wound turning into an infection, but we think this music is just the medicine to make things better.  Let us know what you think.

Artist Name:  Tony Lucca

Album Name:  Ain’t no Storm

Label:  Off the Road Adventures / Rock Ridge Music

Genre:  Indie Pop/Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Everything’s Changing; 2.  Come Around; 3.  One Less You; 4.  Frame by Frame; 5.  Restless Heart; 6.  Empty Headed Blues; 7.  Room with a View; 8.  Other Side of the Clouds; 9.  Frame by Frame (radio edit)

Publicist:  Skye Media

Review:  Tony Lucca is known for lots of things, including being a Mousketeer along side of Christina Aguilera, being a member of Team Adam on Season 2 of NBC’s The Voice, and being the artist who gave his slot with NSYNC to fellow Mousketeer Justin Timberlake.  But with the arrival of his latest album, it is truly evident that Lucca has definitely “arrived” as a hot songwriter and future Grammy winner.  From the upbeat opening track, “Everthing’s Changing” to the radio edit of his first single, “Frame by Frame,” Lucca hits us right between the ears with emotional lyrics and vocal delivery and incredible musicianship.  This is without a doubt his best album ever, and should finally elevate him to the level that he deserves – super stardom.  We have already featured “Restless Heart” and “Everything’s Changing” in our Monday Mashup, and think this album is jam packed with songs worthy of being released as singles.

Recommendation:  Drop whatever you’re doing – Go Get this one today!

Artist Name:  Chris Jones & the Night Drivers

Album Name:  The Choosing Road

Label:  Mountain Home Music

Genre:  Bluegrass

Track Listing:  1.  Your Remarkable Return; 2.  Letters to Brendan; 3.  Looking for the Bridge; 4.  I Can’t Change the Rhyme; 5.  Back in the High Life Again; 6.  Nyhan’s Regret; 7.  I’ll Watch her Soul; 8.  Bend in the Road; 9.  I Shouldn’t Even be Here; 10.  Who you Want me to Be; 11.  Own the Blues; 12.  Glimpse of the Kingdom

Publicist:  Crossroads Label Group

Review:  Sit down Rhonda Vincent and Alison Krauss – there’s another band in bluegrass that is ready to ascend the throne.  The new album from Chris Jones & the Night Drivers has everything you want on a bluegrass album – great story lyrics, a strong voice with perfect harmonies, and great performances on mandolin, banjo, fiddle and bass, with amazing guitar thrown in for good measure.  Composed of Chris Jones on guitar and lead vocals, Gina Clowes on banjo and backing vocals, Mark Stoffel on mandolin and fiddle and Jon Wiesberger on bass, this band should be the standard for all budding bluegrass players.  We love every song, especially “Your Remarkable Return,” their amazing cover of Steve Winwood‘s classic “Back in the High Life Again,” the sterling instrumental “Nyhan’s Regret,” the soulful “Who you Want me to Be,” and the gospel-tinged “Glimpse of the Kingdom.”

Recommendation:  Run out and Get this one!

Artist Name:  Lindy Vopnfjörd

Album Name:  You Will Know When It’s Right

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Indie Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Love me Like That; 2.  Standing on the Sea; 3.  Give Some Love; 4.  Our Greatest Irony; 5.  How did we get Away; 6.  Everlasting Odyssey; 7.  I’m so Hi; 8.  Love Sister (live in Reykjavik with Nydonsk)

Publicist:  The Syndicate

Review:  Talk about dejá vu!  As soon as the album started with the first track, “Love me Like That,” it felt like classical rock artists like Tom Petty and Bob Dylan were speaking through the voice of the lead vocalist.  The songs are well written and hit the ground running.  They are perfect for radio and inspiration, beginning with the first track and continuing on.  “Standing on the Sea” almost feels like Brit Pop.  Each song brings back a piece of musical history and puts this artist squarely on a track to the top of the charts.

Recommendation:  Definitely Get this one!

Artist Name:  Mekons

Album Name:  Deserted

Label:  Bloodshot Records

Genre:  Indie Rock/Punk

Track Listing:  1.  Lawrence of California; 2.  Harar 1883; 3.  Into the Sun; 4.  How Many Stars; 5.  In the Desert; 6.  Mirage; 7.  Weimar Vending Maching; 8.  Andromeda; 9.  After the Rain

Publicist:  Bloodshot Records

Review:  Mekons come to us from the UK, combining elements of punk, psychedelica and indie rock to their sound, hitting us over the head with a tidal wave of sound that quickly envelops the listener.  This is rock as it was intended and perfect for those time when you want to drown out the world and totally immerse yourself in the music.  If you want some sentimental folk, they have that on “How Many Stars,” so don’t think they can only rock.  We also love the sweeping strings and “cool” feel of “Andromeda.”

Recommendation:  Get it.

Artist Name:  MINKA

Album Name:  Mysteries of the Heart

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  R&B

Track Listing:  1.  Mysteries of the Heart; 2.  Something Special; 3.  Rollerblades; 4.  Parties; 5.  You Knew I was a Freak

Publicist:  The Syndicate

Review:  We introduced you to MINKA in April 2017 when they released their live album.  We again reviewed them in mid-February for the first of their EP trilogy, and are back again with the second in that trilogy.  While they maintain their overall R&B groove, this set if more upbeat and perfect for the soundtrack of your next party, especially if you like the sound of Prince.  The title track is a sure-fire hit, as is “Rollerblades.”  You can’t go wrong with this one.

Recommendation:  Definitely add this one to your party playlist!

 

 

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Get it or forget it – The Cleverlys, Taali, Kat Holland, Newscast, Blue Angels

Happy New Music Friday!  We hope you had a wonderful week and are ready to let  your hair down for the weekend.  We have some powerful music for you today which has been released today, and we are happy to share it with you.  Enjoy the mix.

Artist Name:  The Cleverlys

Album Name:  Blue

Label:  Mountain Home Music Company

Genre:  Bluegrass

Track Listing:  1,  Baby; 2.  Milkshake; 3.  Girl in the Sky; 4.  Blue (Da Ba Dee); 5.  She’s Not (Ain’t) There; 6.  Wait a Minute; 7.  Party Rock Anthem; 8.  Irreplaceable; 9.  What’s Up; 10.  I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles); 11.  Oh Death; 12.  The End of the Record

Publicist:  Crossroads Label Group

Review:  The Cleverlys are what happens when Justin Bieber and Beyonce get drunk and create a baby at a bluegrass concert.  They mix the best of pop and hip hop with comedy and bluegrass to create their signature Ozark sound.  They give that treatment to such well-known songs as Justin Bieber‘s “Baby,” Beyonce‘s “Irreplaceable,” LMFAO‘s “Party Rock Anthem,” The Zombies‘ “She’s Not (Ain’t) There,” and The Proclaimers‘ “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles).”  Even the title song is a cover of that incessant song about a world that’s blue.  This one is unique and belongs in every music collection, regardless of your favorite genre.

Recommendation:  Rush out and Get this one.

Artist Name:  Taali

Album Name:  I am Here

Label:  Rainbow Blonde Records

Genre:  Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Release; 2.  I Held my Breath; 3.  Hear you Now; 4.  I Have Seen it for Myself; 5.  Let the Light In; 6.  Star (ft José James); 7.  For Michal; 8.  Right Sized; 9.  Los Angeles; 10.  A Lack of Color; 11.  Peace be Upon You; 12.  Hope of my Own; 13.  Erev Shel Shoshanim; 14.  Plunge; 15.  I’ll Meet You

Publicist:  The Syndicate

Review:  Taali is a gifted singer-songwriter who recently founded her own label, together with José James (who she features on her song “Star”), and decided to become the debut artist.  Her sound is familiar yet fresh, with upbeat and positive songs about love and life.  She shows that flair on “I Held my Breath,” and it continues through the end of the album.  We think quite a few of the tracks would sound great on radio and in dance clubs, especially “Hear You Now” and “Star.”  We also love the Jewish/Middle Eastern musical influence on “I Have Seen it for Myself.”  We can’t wait to hear what comes next from the creative genius that is Taali.

Recommendation:  Definitely Get this one.

Artist Name:  Kat Holland

Album Name:  Retrovision

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Jazz/Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Stay; 2.  Losing Balance; 3.  Happy Pill; 4.  The One

Publicist:  Gramophone Media

Review:  Kat Holland’s voice is husky and full and fits perfectly with her mix of pop and jazz, creating music that is radio-friendly across a host of genres.  All four of these tracks rock and will help cement her place as an artist on the rise.  Her voice is not easily forgotten, and her vibe will make you want to hear her again and again.  We already shared her first single, “The One,” and think she’s definitely The One that will make it.

Recommendation:  Don’t think about it – grab this one today!

Artist Name:  Newscast

Album Name:  5

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Synth Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Late Night Queen; 2.  Blur; 3.  Banana Smoothie; 4.  Olive; 5.  Undercover

Publicist:  Noisy Ghost PR

Review:  Newscast is a duo composed of Hayden Boyd and Salar Almakky that hit all the right buttons in delivering a smooth, fun, upbeat sound that will keep you ready for the dance floor.  The sound is retro and groovy and will keep you interested from start to finish.  The EP is a collection of the first five songs the group wrote together as Newscast, and were recorded between April and December 2018.  We look forward to their next 500 songs.

Recommendation:  These guys belong in your library.  Go pick it up today!

Artist Name:  Blue Angels

Album Name:  Sue

Label:  UNO NYC

Genre:  Ambient Dance

Track Listing:  1.  Gil; 2.  Ceo; 3.  Dislocation; 4.  Cryin

Publicist:  Worldwide Friendly Society

Review:  Blue Angels bill themselves as “ambient dance” but the music doesn’t do it for us.  The band has no social media presence and next to nothing is provided in the press release.  The music is interesting, but does little to stand out from the crowded indie music scene.  This one just doesn’t deliver.

Recommendation:  Forget it.

 

 

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Get it or forget it – Aiden Hatfield, Oz Noy, Wardrobe, The Lowdown Drifters, Rob Snarski

What a week is has been.  We were short-handed at work, so had to pull a few extra shifts, leaving little time to write.  As a result, we are late (again) with our New Music Friday edition of Get it or Forget It, but we hope this one will have been worth the wait.  All of these albums were released on March 15.

Artist Name:  Aiden Hatfield

Album Name:  Chapter One

Label:  In Music We Trust Records

Genre:  Alt Rock

Track Listing:  1.  This is Never Ending; 2.  Say it Again; 3.  I Never Cared; 4.  Fallen to Pieces; 5.  This Horror in Me

Publicist:  Memphia Music PR

Review:  Aiden Hatfield should be the poster child for the power of music to heal.  He has suffered from depression for years, but it is the music that helps me to live day to day.  It also inspired him to create his own label, In Music We Trust, to share the healing power with others.  Hatfield has truly achieved his mission with the five powerful songs on this EP, and we feel privilege to assist in spreading the word.  His songs reflect what he’s dealing with in  his personal life, showing others suffering from depression that they are not alone in their struggle.  Although all five songs are impressive, we felt the most powerful ones were “This is Never Ending” (his first single) and “This Horror in Me” (his new single).

Recommendation:  If you believe in the power of music, then run out and Get this one and share it with your friends.

Artist Name:  Oz Noy

Album Name:  Booga Looga Loo

Label:  Abstract Logix

Genre:  Jazz

Track Listing:  1.  A Soul Thing; 2.  Bemsha Swing; 3.  Booga Looga Loo; 4.  Boogaloo Fever; 5.  Chocolate Souffle; 6.  Eight Days a Week; 7.  God Only Knows; 8.  I Got a Woman

Publicist:  MAD Ink PR

Review:  Israeli guitarist and composer Oz Noy has long been one of the best and most sought-after guitarists and with his latest collection, his fame will only grow.  Not only does he give us four original tunes, but he reinvents four more that will totally change what you think about jazz music.  First, he adds a modern day twist to the Thelonious Monk classic “Bemsha Swing” before tackling The Beatles‘ “Eight Days a Week,” the Beach Boys‘ “God Only Knows” and the immortal Ray Charles tune “I Got a Woman.”  This is an album for every music lover, and we strongly encourage you to add it to your collection.

Recommendation:  Go Get it Today!

Artist Name:  Wardrobe

Album Name:  Giving up a Ghost

Label:  Dox Records

Genre:  Indie Alternative

Track Listing:  1.  Armchair Critic; 2.  24 Weeks; 3.  King of Clay; 4.  Someday; 5.  Live Forever; 6.  Distance; 7.  Long Gone; 8.  Back Doubles; 9.  Off the Reel; 10.  Nothing’s Ever Gonna Change; 11.  Ice Box Man; 12.  Come Back and Stay

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  This band is based in Antwerp, but is already getting noticed in America.  Their song “24 Weeks” was recently featured on the Netflix series Terrace House, and they have other songs that are equally suitable for film or television placement.  They have a bright upbeat sound that is worthy of serious industry attention, and we think they would do well on the college radio and touring circuit.  We really love the retro in their music, especially on tracks like “Someday,” “Distance,” “Long Gone,” and “Come Back and Stay.”

Recommendation:  Definitely worth your attention.  We think this band is going places.

Artist Name:  The Lowdown Drifters

Album Name:  Last Call for Dreamers

Label:  Gold Towne Music

Genre:  Country

Track Listing:  1.  Red Rock; 2.  We Three Kings; 3.  Won’t Find me Anymore; 4.  Last Night in Denver; 5.  Fire in her Eyes; 6.  Diesel Smoke; 7.  Diamonds and Rust; 8.  Between the Bottom and the Bottle; 9.  This Old House; 10.  Black Hat; 11.  Barstools; 12.  The Road; 13.  Empty Bottles

Publicist:  Gold Towne Music

Review:  The Lowdown Drifters may be from Washington State, but they are just what is missing in country radio today.  With vocals as powerful as those of Trace Adkins and Zac Brown, and a full country sound reminiscent of Jason Aldean meets Montgomery Gentry, The Lowdown Drifters truly deserve to be at the top of the industry’s list of future superstars.  Every song is incredible, and many of them would be great on country radio, including the first single “We Three Kings,” “Red Rocks,” “Won’t Find me Anymore,” “Fire in her Eyes,” “Diesel Smoke” (reminiscent of “Eight Days on the Road”), “Diamonds and Rust,” “The Road,” and “13 Empty Bottles.”

Recommendation:  Run don’t walk and Get this one Today!  This band will be filling stadiums in no time.

Artist Name:  Rob Snarski

Album Name:  Sparrow & Swan

Label:   Teardrop Records

Genre:   AAA/Folk

Track Listing:  1.  Sparrow & Swan; 2.  Robert Mitchum at Mitcham Station; 3.  All God’s Creatures; 4.  Chasing Van; 5.  Number 44; 6.  Equine Dreaming; 7.  That Whole Summer Long; 8.  Conversation with a Brisbane Cab Driver; 9.  Have you Ever Been to Helsinki

Publicist:  Penney and Logan

Review:  A founding member of The Blackeyed Susans, Rob Snarski has just released another great solo album.  With a voice laced with honey, he has that calming sound of great vocalists like Michael Bublé and Perry Como, and his songs will soothe your weary soul.  They are incredibly well written, creating picturesque stories that are easy to see in your mind’s eye.  You’ll want to listen to this one over and over again, especially after a long day of work.  Grab some wine, put this one on and watch the tension wash out of your mind.

Recommendation:  This one is a must-have.  Get it.

 

 

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Get it or forget it – Shouldies, Dean Everett Jackson, As Within so Without, Fred Abong, Sunbathers

We’re back with our New Music Friday edition of Get it or Forget it, with a pair of albums released on Tuesday and the other three released today.  Enjoy this eclectic mix.

Artist Name:  Shouldies

Album Name:  🙂

Label:  NeverNotGoth

Genre:  Goth Synth Punk

Track Listing:  1.  mother; 2.  statue; 3.  u die i die; 4.  dancing; 5.  bed; 6.  useless; 7.  leave the light on; 8.  queer american; 9.  running

Publicist:  Noisy Ghost PR

Review:  Graveface Records has decided to launch a new imprint, and Atlanta-based Shouldies are the first artist to be featured on that imprint.  With a mixture of goth, synth and punk sensibilities, the Shouldies add a dance groove to their sound to make it more relatable.  We think they definitely hit the mark, especially on “u die i die,” and we look forward to what comes next from this intriguing imprint.

Recommendation:  Definitely worth checking out.

Artist Name:  Dean Everett Jackson

Album Name:  Her Cane Season

Label:  Church of the Good Hustle

Genre:  Roots/Americana

Track Listing:  1.  Her Cane Season; 2.  Silver Linings; 3.  Cristina (Sugar Ya-Ya); 4.  Parish Moon; 5.  Quiet Eye; 6.  Feu Follet; 7.  Take a Step Back; 8.  Send the Light; 9.  Lean into the Wind

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  On his debut album, Dean Everett Jackson throws in everything but the kitchen sink to capture the entire Louisiana music scene, from jazz to roots, blues to funk and Americana to country.  The title track gets this party rolling, and makes you miss those humid nights around the campfire, enjoying the crawfish and a cold brew.  The album is all about the stories that keep us involved in our family histories, and the music that transcends generations.  There is not a weak track on this album, and we love it from start to finish.  There is a lot of radio-friendly material here, as well as the perfect songs to set that Cajun vibe for television and film placement.

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

Artist Name:  As Within, So Without

Album Name:  Into Oblivion

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Metalcore

Track Listing:  1.  Departure; 2.  Alone; 3.  A Disease Called Man; 4.  Sleepy Hollow; 5.  Anchor; 6.  The Torch; 7.  Whats Left of Me; 8.  Hate Me; 9.  What You Said

Publicist:  TAG Publicity

Review:  Just what we don’t need, another screamo metal band that sound exactly like everyone else.  Granted, there are moments when they try to break out, like actual singing on portions of the chorus on “Departure,” but all in all, this one will appeal to only the truest of metal fans.

Recommendation:  Only check it out if you love metal.

Artist Name:  Fred Abong

Album Name:  Pulsing

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Alt Pop/Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Footprints; 2.  Firefly; 3.  Pulsing; 4.  Sun; 5.  Meet Me; 6.  The Wire

Publicist:  Shameless Promotion

Review:  After gaining fame as the bass player for Throwing Muses and Belly, Fred Abong took time off to pursue a Ph.D. before becoming an adjunct professor of Religious Studies, Philosophy and English.  His new EP follows his return to music last year, and commemorates his second UK tour with Kristin Hersh.  The sound is acoustic driven lyrics that dig deep to deliver his message, which never gets lost in the music.

Recommendation:  Worthy of your consideration.

Artist Name:  Sunbathers

Album Name:  A Heat Wave

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Pop/Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Honeysuk; 2.  Bare; 3.  Intimacy; 4.  Sugar

Publicist:  The Syndicate

Review:  The Sunbathers are a hip indie pop/rock quartet with an amazing sound that is radio friendly and just plain fun.  This is music that belongs on the radio, and the energy emanating from the tracks would make them a great band to check out in concert.  We only wish there were more than four tracks, because this band caught our attention and we want more!  This is the first of a pair of EPs and we will wait with baited breath for the next one.  We’ll spend the time dancing to these tracks, especially the explosive “Bare.”

Recommendation:  These guys are going places.  Hop on this train now and Get this one!