We’re back with our final Monday Mashup for the month of May and it’s Memorial Day. Please take a moment to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to secure and maintain the freedoms that we enjoy. In the meantime, here’s the latest news in the indie world, as well as five new singles and music videos to get your week started.
HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL
The ninth annual Hollywood Fringe Festival kicks off on Thursday with a week of previews before the Opening Night Party on June 6. Click on the link above for tickets to more than 380 shows. We are heading down from Montana on June 10 and will be in town through the end of the Festival on June 24. We will be reviewing around 50 shows, including 13 being considered for our Larry Cornwall Award for Musical Excellence. Watch for our See it or Skip it reviews starting June 12.
LA MUSIC CRITIC AWARD WINNERS SHOWCASE
Don’t forget about our showcase on June 19 at The Mint, a world famous venue on West Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles. We have 10 winners scheduled to perform, plus a special appearance by the original 90’s band Shiragirl prior to them leaving on the final Vans Warped Tour. Tickets are available by clicking this link. Don’t miss the chance to see the legendary Rusty Young of Poco perform.
NEW SINGLES
Our first single today comes from Kris Angelis, who has won several of those LA Music Critic Awards, among others. She is currently working on her follow-up to the award-winning EP Heartbreak is Contagious. Here is her latest single, “Photobooth.
https://soundcloud.com/krisangelis/photobooth/s-NbTKU
Our second single comes from Sonofa King, the son of the legendary Ben E. King, who has recorded a cover of his father’s biggest hit, “Stand by Me.” It is part of a tribute album he made, which covers ten songs performed by his dad. Watch for our album review shortly.
Next up is the new single, “All This Noise,” from the forthcoming EP by Dead Ceremony. We love the vibe of this future pop hit, and can’t wait to review their EP.
Our fourth single today is so hot you’d be a “Fool” not to love it. Check out the latest from Canadian R&B singer Sara Diamond.
Our final single is “Just in Case,” courtesy of Christina Custode, an artist we previously featured here on Monday Mashup. She reminds us of Sara Bareilles, and we love it.
NEW MUSIC VIDEOS
First up is the band Pros & Icons, who are trying to upstage Taylor Swift by releasing a video cover of her song “I Did Something Bad” before she has the chance to do so. It is a bold endeavor, and we think they nailed it. What do you think?
Next is Franny and Zooey, an Australian duo with heavenly harmonies. Check out their video for “My Love.” We want to hear this one on the radio.
Our third video comes from Swedish singer Alice Boman, with a live performance of her song “Heartbeat.” This one will take your breath away.
Our next music video is for all the David Bowie fans. Check out “Perfectly Imperfect,” the first video by The Sick Bags. Let us know what you think.
Our final video this week comes from Stephen Michael Murphy, and is a lyric video for his song “Never Ever Here.” We think it’s the perfect song to close out this edition of Monday Mashup.