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Get it or forget it – Pikes, Whisperado, Matt Pless, Hhoogg, Comfort Club

Happy Tuesday.  We’re back with another edition of Get it or Forget it, and this one is truly unique.  We have a lot of reviews to do to catch up, so let’s get going.

Artist Name:  Pikes

Album Name:  Pterodactyl 1994

Label:  ART:ERY / Shir Records

Genre:  Indie Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Pterodactyl 1994; 2.  Weightless Tears; 3.  Trends; 4.  Pinnacle; 5.  Forgive Myself

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  We reviewed their previous EP back in January, and they’ve already got another one out.  We stand by our initial impressions, which have only been strengthened by this new EP, and we firmly believe that we are witnessing the birth of an international star.  Once again he has delivered five sterling songs that are commercially viable, as well as  radio friendly, and we look forward to the opportunity to catch him in concert.  We especially love the jazzy goodness of “Trends” and the majestic grandeur of “Forgive Myself.”

Recommendation:  Time is running out – Get this one now!

Artist Name:  Whisperado

Album Name:  Bang One Out

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Roots/Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Bear Suit; 2.  Fourth of July; 3.  All the Truth I Need; 4.  Bang One Out

Publicist:  Oren Hope Marketing

Review:  Of all the musical genres we review, Americana and roots/rock are two of our favorites, and Whisperado is a first class addition to that genre.  With their first new music in six years, Whisperado delivers four classic songs that are memorable and point to more great things from this premiere band.  Included with the three original tunes is their own rocking cover of the Dave Alvin tune “Fourth of July.”  Whether original or cover, this band knows how to rock, and we can’t wait to hear the rest of the album when it is released later this year.  In the meantime, we’re just gonna put the title track on repeat.

Recommendation:  Definitely Get this one – hopefully it will tide you over until the full-length album comes out.

Artist Name:  Matt Pless

Album Name:  Tumbleweed

Label:  Wembleway Music

Genre:  Singer-songwriter/Punk

Track Listing:  1.  Ashtray; 2.  Piggy Bank; 3.  My Crooked Ways; 4.  Mad Child’s Lament; 5.  What You Will; 6.  The Book of You and I; 7.  Portland; 8.  Talkin’ Information Blues; 9.  The Crayon Song; 10.  White Picket Fences; 11.  My Idea of Heaven; 12.  In the Past Tense

Publicist:  TAG Publicity

Review:  Originally released acoustically in 2013, Matt Pless has returned and improved on the sheer simplicity of Tumbleweed and made it even better, keeping it fresh for today’s political climate.  Mixing the best of Bob Dylan, The Violent Femmes and Flogging Molly,  Pless finds a way to use these diverse styles to create protest music that the listener will not soon forget, especially the lead track, “Ashtray.”  He is truly the voice of this generation.

Recommendation:  Give this one a listen – we’re sure something will strike a chord with you.

Artist Name:  Hhoogg

Album Name:  Earthling, Go Home!

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Improvisational Psychedelic Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Ccossmmooss; 2.  Rustic Alien Living; 3.  Journey to the Dying Place; 4.  Star Wizard, Headless and Awake; 5.  Eaten on the Frontier; 6.  Recalled to the Pyramids; 7.  Infinitely Gone

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  If you love to listen to great rock guitars, complete with a healthy backbeat and blistering guitars, then Hhoogg has the perfect album for you.  Billing themselves as a psychedelic rock band from outer space, they provide a sound that is truly out of this world.  This songs will satiate your desire for great music, and are the perfect companion to everyday chores.  Sit back or just keep moving to these impressive sounds.

Recommendation:  Definitely worth getting.  We love their sound.

Artist Name:  Comfort Club

Album Name:  Lone Cactus Motel

Label:  Comfort Club Records

Genre:  Indie Rock

Track Listing:  1.  Better Than Me; 2.  Kindness; 3.  Not in Love; 4.  Rearview Mirror

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  Colin Tracey aka Comfort Club has a strong presence on the guitar, providing radio friendly vocals that squarely put him in an Indie Rock style.  We love the slight funkiness in his guitar and the pop feel of his lyrics that make us believe that he could have a successful radio career.  His riffs are amazing, and lift the songs to a new level, especially on “Better Than Me.”  His rock borders on roots on “Kindness,” and we think he has the chops to give that genre a run for its money.

Recommendation:  Give him a listen.

 

 

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Get it or forget it – PAehNE, Mode Moderne, Pikes, Jimmy Charles, DAIJU

Welcome to our first Get it or Forget it of the week.  We have some diverse artists for you this week as we count down to our Friday reviews of the latest from Alice Wallace and The Vegabonds, both of which drop that day.  In the meantime, enjoy these five great artists.

Artist Name:  PAehNE

Album Name: beautyandpain, Part 1

Label:  Pirk Music

Genre:  Pop/Rock

Track Listing:  1.  To Create; 2.  Chasing my Father; 3.  The Place I Call Home; 4.  Why not You

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  “What if it didn’t need to get played on radio?  Or get placed in a TV show?  Or earn any money?  What if I just wrote and recorded some music that I loved?  What would I say?  What would it sound like?”  Those are the questions that led Scott Krippayne aka PAehNE to create the “beautyandpain” project, a series of EPs that he’ll be releasing throughout 2019, four songs at a time – until it feels complete.  The truth is that these songs would sound great on the radio, and constitute some of the best work he has done since we first met him at the Durango Songwriters Expo a few years ago.  All four of these tracks shine with a positive message and a great beat that will keep the listener invested, especially “The Place I Call Home.”  You can’t go wrong with Beauty and Pain.

Recommendation:  Drop whatever you’re doing and Get this one and whatever comes next.

Artist Name:  Mode Moderne

Album Name:  Mode IV

Label:  Light Organ Records

Genre:  Indie Pop

Track Listing:  1.  Oui Madame; 2.  Yours Truly; 3.  Moderne Love; 4.  Hounds of Love; 5.  Dazzling Dreams; 6.  Doomy Daydream; 7.  Piss and Flowery Poetry; 8.  Gastown Nights

Publicist:  Auteur Research

Review:  Mode Moderne merge the retro sound of 80s new wave with modern shoegaze to create a unique Indie Pop sound that should appeal to fans of all ages.  The first single, “Moderne Love,” is an exceptional track that is radio friendly and worthy of your attention.  In fact nearly every track has that perfect vibe for radio and consideration for placement opportunities in television, film and commercials.  Our favorite tracks include “Yours Truly,” “Moderne Love,” “Hounds of Love,” “Dazzling Dreams,” “Doomy Daydream,” and “Gastown Nights.”

Recommendation:  If you love great music that spans generations, then go Get this one.

Artist Name:  Pikes

Album Name:  X-Man-Y

Label:  ART:ery / Shir Records

Genre:  Indie Pop

Track Listing:  1.  For Herman; 2.  Lluc de Riu; 3.  Gone Missing in a Dream; 4.  X-Man-Y; 5.  Awe

Publicist:  Self-promoted

Review:  The debut release from Pikes (fka TOFFE) is a dreamy mix of synth and ethereal vocals that instantly makes an impression on the listener.  The music soars as do the vocals, creating an air of calm that permeates the senses.  You can best feel this on “Gone Missing in a Dream,” while the words and sound of “Lluc de Riu” (Light of the River) will truly move you.  We think this is a dynamic start for this artist and can’t wait to see what he comes up with next.  All five tracks are worthy of your attention.

Recommendation:  Definitely jump on this train and Get this one.

Artist Name:  Jimmy Charles

Album Name:  Hard Way to Go

Label:  Self-released

Genre:  Country

Track Listing:  1,  Blue Spaces; 2.  She’s Where I Belong; 3.  Rollin’ On; 4.  God and a Woman; 5.  Superman; 6.  I am not Alone; 7.  Hard way to Go

Publicist:  So Much Moore Media

Review:  Jimmy Charles is cut from the same cloth as current country giants like Jason Aldean and Brantley Gilbert, and if this EP is any indication, should be joining their ranks shortly as one of America’s best loved country artists.  “She’s Where I Belong” is a heartbreaking ballad, and could be the breakout single that he needs to reach his target audience.  His music is extremely radio friendly and deserves heavy rotation on country radio and major attention from Music Row.  His songs are extremely well-written and will stay in the listener’s memory long after the song is over.  “Rollin’ On” should also be considered for release as a single, while “Superman” and “I am not Alone” are touching tributes to overcoming cancer with the power of prayer and the love of family and friends.

Recommendation:  This artist is going to be huge.  Jump on board this train early and Get this EP now!

Artist Name:  DAIJU

Album Name:  Experience

Label:  A&R Records

Genre:  Electronic/EDM

Track Listing:  1.  Cosmic Hearts; 2.  Creatures of the Night; 3.  Juggernaut; 4.  Mr. Og; 5.  Sweetest Sin; 6.  Nightcrawler; 7.  Freedom in the Air; 8.  Paradise; 9.  Voices in my Head; 10.  Down the Rabbit Hole; 11.  Homecoming; 12.  Stimulate; 13.  Panic Mode; 14.  XTC; 15.  Requiem for a Dream; 16.  Odyssey; 17.  Synthetic Love; 18.  Serendipity; 19.  Utopia; 20.  Karma

Publicist:  The A&R Department

Review:  DAIJU has created the ultimate dance album that doesn’t even need to be remixed for use in dance clubs or raves around the world.  He is a multi-instrumentalist and a genius at creating the ultimate electronic dance soundtrack.  His “Album Mini Mix” contains the best of these 20 tracks, while “Creatures of the Night” and “Cosmic Hearts” are the best individual tracks.  No listener will be able to resist the urge to get up and dance.

Recommendation:  If you love EDM, then this is definitely the album for you.