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!