Winter is coming soon, but we’ve got some hot music to keep you warm. Check out these five new artists, and keep coming back for more.
Artist Name: DJ Lag
Album Name: Stampit
Label: Goon Club Allstars
Genre: Gqom
Track Listing: 1. 3 Step Culo; 2. Let’s do This; 3. Drumming; 4. Switz
Publicist: Worldwide Friendly Society
Review: This is our first encounter with the music genre of “Gqom,” and we find it to be percussion-intensive dance music, originating from South Africa. DJ Lag is considered the king of this form of music that is taking the European continent by storm, and we can see the appeal. It is the perfect soundtrack for dance clubs and should definitely be on the radar and in the mixes of all smart DJs. When you hear this incessant beat, the listener can’t help but get up and dance. It might also be appropriate for some interesting commercial placements, as this music grabs your attention as it takes over your ears and brain.
Recommendation: Definitely worth checking out, especially if you love to dance.
Artist Name: Scott Sharrard
Album Name: Saving Grace
Label: We Save Music
Genre: Blues/Southern Rock
Track Listing: 1. High Cost of Loving You; 2. Faith to Arise; 3. Saving Grace; 4. Everything a Good Man Needs (ft Taj Mahal); 5. Angeline; 6. Words Can’t Say; 7. She Can’t Wait; 8. Sweet Compromise; 9. Tell the Truth; 10. Keep me in Your Heart; 11. Sentimental Fool
Publicist: Blind Raccoon
Review: Grammy-nominated artist Scott Sharrard may be familiar to fans of the Gregg Allman Band, as he served as its Musical Director. On this amazing solo album, he is joined by some of the best in the business, including Hi Rhythm, The Swampers of Muscle Shoals and Taj Mahal, the latter joining Sharrard on Allman’s last known original tune, “Everything a Good Man Needs.” The album kicks off with the tune “High Cost of Loving You,” which is the perfect segue between Allman’s southern rock sound and the new bluesy sound of Sharrard. He follows that up with a beautiful ballad “Faith to Arise” before completing blowing us away with the title track, and everything that follows, including an amazing cover of the Allman Brothers‘ classic, “Angeline.” This one should appeal to all lovers of southern rock and the blues.
Recommendation: Run out and Get this one today!
Artist Name: Risky Motion
Album Name: Wide Open
Label: Self-released
Genre: Psychedelia/Funk/Groove/Synth
Track Listing: 1. Get it Going; 2. Thrillest Night; 3. Bedrock; 4. Tranquillamente; 5. Trip my Play; 6. Wide Open; 7. Vilified; 8. Rise Up; 9. Bring it Down; 10. Bring it Down (radio edit)
Publicist: Self-promoted
Review: We introduced you to this incredible band in our Ten Great Singles of September article, and believe us that the rest of the album is just as great. They have already been named as Artist of the Month at Austin, Texas radio station WUTX, and every other radio station should be adding them as well. David Rosenboom has truly captured the spirit of Prince in this amazing collection of dance tunes that would likewise be at home on your favorite radio station. We really love the instrumental intro on “Tranquillamente,” as well as “Get it Going,” “Trip my Play,” “Wide Open,” and “Bring it Down.”
Recommendation: You need this one in your collection, so hurry out and get it soon!
Artist Name: Mall Grab
Album Name: How the Dogs Chill, Vol. 1
Label: Looking for Trouble
Genre: Electronic
Track Listing: 1. Liverpool Street in the Rain; 2. Bust; 3. Looking for Trouble; 4. Get Impetuous
Publicist: Worldwide Friendly Society
Review: Mall Grab lays down some grooves that will definitely get you up and moving towards the dance floor. His imprint is aptly named, as his music could definitely get you in trouble. It has such a catchy beat that you will not be able to stop yourself from grooving to it, This one is just plain fun and should be on the radar for every smart DJ compiling his or her next mix tape.
Recommendation: Get it and dance!
Artist Name: Nika Cantabile
Album Name: Naked Soul Opus 2
Label: Dance Plant Records
Genre: Art Rock Fantasy Violin
Track Listing: 1. Alchemia Story; 2. Black Clover; 3. Full Moon; 4. Magi the Labyrinth of Magic; 5. Code Ceass – Colors; 6. Boruto – Naruto Next Generation; 7. Neon Genesis; 8. Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso – Hikaru Nara; 9. Boruto End 5; 10. Major 2nd; 11. No Game No Life; 12. Black Clover End 2; 13. Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso – Orange; 14. The Legend of Zelda – Gerudo Valley; 15. Laputa the Castle in the Sky; 16. Shokugeki no Soma San no Sara; 17. Alchemia Story (acoustic); 18. Attack on Titan
Publicist: Presstown PR
Review: Just when you thought Lindsey Stirling had the market on violin, along comes Montreal virtuoso violinist Nika Cantabile to challenge the queen. Cantabile is doing for anime music what Stirling has done for pop, and is making this amazing sound quite popular. We love that the violin is fast becoming an instrument that is truly respected outside of the country/Americana scene, as it is capable of adding so much intensity to any song. We simply love this album, which is being added to our daily soundtrack, and obviously going on repeat.
Recommendation: If you love music, you simply must check this one out and Get it today!