Finding opportunities to write is going to be hit or miss for the next two months, so please be patient with us. Today we will bring you our lists of Ten Great Singles and Ten Amazing Videos released in the month of April.
We kick things off with an upbeat rocker from Swedish garage rock band The Royal Concept. We love the energy of the song and wholeheartedly agree that this song can easily keep us “Up All Night.”
From Sweden we travel over to Denmark to present the latest from Danish psych band Rainbrother. Check out the interesting tones and learn from the lyrics of “Honeybird.”
For our third single, we slow things down for this deeply introspective and inspiring tune from Jon Stancer. He explains how his best friend can always tell when he’s not being truthful, giving us much to reflect on. Check out “Can’t Get it by You.”
Next up is Arms Akimbo, who describe what it’s like to need to buy an $11 dinner on a $7 paycheck. I think we can all relate to that, and think you will love their latest “Paycheck,” which truly belongs on the radio.
For our fifth single, we head down under to check out the pop sound of Chelsea Jyles. Her sound is radio and dance friendly, and reminds us that we don’t have to be perfect for everybody as long as we are perfect for one special person. Enjoy “Jeans.”
Next up is a song that is so enticing in its simple arrangement. It talks about breaking out from those cycles that hold you back and features the sterling voice of Anna Wiebe. Learn from her experiences as described in “Fortune.”
We follow her up with “The Longest Alibi You’ve Ever Heard,” a brilliant song with a cool Americana/country vibe. We especially love the steel guitar, which brings out the stirring undertones of this truly amazing song from Glenn Thomas.
For single number eight we take another trip north to Norway to check out the fresh yet familiar sound of Insomniac Bears. This one has a lot of potential, and we can see it being used extensively. Check out “A nod in the Darkness.”
Our next single is a pure country song that borrows heavily from the best of country artists of the past. We love the dobro and simple down-home feelings created by “Darlin’,” and think you will too. Let’s give it up for Erik Koskinen.
We close out the month with the good time sound of Karmic, and their latest jewel, “X Marks the Spot.” We think this one will keep yu going until our next article, so put it on repeat and turn it up.