Did you get your free slurpee yesterday for 7-11 Day? Unfortunately, we don’t have any up here in Montana. At any rate, here are five more reviews to cool you down on these hot summer days.
Artist Name: mmhmm
Album Name: mmhmm
Label: Self-released
Genre: Americana/Pop
Track Listing: 1. Let’s get Together; 2. Aw Hell; 3. Number Song; 4. Up in Smoke (Don’t it Have to Wait); 5. Earn my Love; 6. Mama’s Little Yella Pills; 7. Lookin’ Like a Tranny Blues; 8. Coy Boy; 9. Good Love; 10. Blue Eyes; 11. Take it on the Run; 12. 3 am and sake; 13. So Hard to say Goodbye
Publicist: Independent Music Media
Review: Finally, a band name that truly describes the group. Mmhmm is just that – tasty in every way – visually stunning with a musical sound that makes your ears and your feet happy as well. Composed of Raelyn Nelson and Hannah Fairlight, this indie duo is taking Nashville by storm, bringing a pop sensibility to their Americana vibe. If they look familiar to you, that’s because Fairlight is also an amazing actress, with roles on A&E’s Crazy Hearts: Nashville and the movie Pitch Perfect 3, while Nelson is the granddaughter of legendary country artist Willie Nelson. These ladies definitely live up to the hype and deserve all the accolades. They could very well be the new face of Americana. We strongly advise music supervisors, radio station managers and the industry in general to open their eyes – these ladies are true stars in the making. The icing on the cake is their spirited cover of The Eagles’ “Take it on the Run,” complete with kazoos and lots of ‘tude.
Recommendation: Don’t even think about it – Get this one TODAY!
Artist Name: Russ Green
Album Name: City Soul
Label: Cleopatra Records
Genre: Blues
Track Listing: 1. First Thing Smokin; 2. Believe in Love; 3. The Edge; 4. Goin Down South (ft Eric Bibb); 5. Lover Man; 6. Train of Pain; 7. Up From the Bottom; 8. Lint in my Pocket; 9. Somethin New; 10. Love to Give
Publicist: Blind Raccoon
Review: Russ Green epitomizes the term “Windy City Blues” with the 10 original tunes on his debut album. He offers us everything we love about the blues – killer blues guitar, harmonica, great lyrics, an awesome voice and the feeling that only the blues provides. Although the entire album is stellar, we really loved “Believe in Love,” “The Edge,” “Goin Down South” (with the amazing vocal addition of Eric Bibb), “Lover Man,” “Up From the Bottom,” “Lint in my Pocket” and “Somethin New.”
Recommendation: This is a must-have for all lovers of the blues. Get it now!
Artist Name: Sylvia
Album Name: Second Bloom: The Hits Re-Imagined
Label: Red Pony Records
Genre: Country/A-C
Track Listing: 1. Drifter; 2. Nobody; 3. Tumbleweed; 4. Fallin’ in Love; 5. Cry Just a Little Bit; 6. Sweet Yesterday; 7. Like Nothing Ever Happened; 8. Snapshot; 9. I Love you by Heart; 10. You Can’t go Back Home
Publicist: So Much MOORE Media
Review: Country music in the 1980s was constantly changing but one name was consistent – Sylvia. She accumulated 12 Top Ten hits, including two that made it to #1, won BMI Song of The Year with “Nobody,” was nominated for a Grammy and won the ACM Female Vocalist of the Year. Not surprisingly, five of those hits were all written by the team of Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan. Oh yeah, and she sold over four million records. Well, she’s back with new recordings of many of those huge hits, and we couldn’t be happier. She wanted her songs to be more reflective of the A-C artist she is now, and we think she has hit the ball out of the park with these versions. Put this one on and remember the good ole days.
Recommendation: If you loved 1980s country, then you simply must have this one for a wonderful trip down memory lane. Grab your copy soon.
Artist Name: Jon Mullane
Album Name: Singles
Label: Forward Motion Music Group
Genre: Pop/Rock
Track Listing: 1. Freaks me Out; 2. Desert Moon; 3. Make You Move; 4. The One That Got Away; 5. Born Beautiful; 6. My new American Girl; 7. Change Your Life; 8. Any Other Way; 9. Go the Distance; 10. Got it Goin’ On; 11. Body Rock; 12. One More Chance; 13. Eternal Life
Publicist: ACR Management
Review: Canadian Jon Mullane has been doing things a little different from most indie artists. Instead of creating albums, he releases his music primarily as singles, while also getting multiple placements in commercials, television, film and sporting events. It is indeed a rare pleasure for him to release an album of these “singles,” so that we can find some of his best material all in one place. The collection, which kicks off with his latest single, “Freaks me Out,” also includes the LA Music Critic Award winning song, “Born Beautiful.” You cannot go wrong with this collection There is not a weak song in this incredible collection, many of which you have heard before and didn’t even know it.
Recommendation: If you only buy one CD this month, make it count and Get this one.
Artist Name: Catlow
Album Name: Main of Nowhere
Label: File Under: Music Records
Genre: Indie Pop/Rock
Track Listing: 1. Scrapes; 2. A Moment Passes By; 3. My Sun (ft. David Beckingham); 4. Settle Up; 5. Main of Nowhere; 6. Forget the Rest
Publicist: Right Angle PR
Review: Upbeat, great vocals and incredible musicianship are the words that best describe the latest offering from Vancouver-based band Catlow. This is the perfect remedy for a hot summer day, and should be listened to on a daily basis. This Canadian band has everything it needs to take on the American radio market, especially College Radio. Their harmonies are sick, while the guitar and drum driven melodies make for an amazing aural adventure. You will love all six tracks, and we are sure that you will play them over and over again.
Recommendation: If you love music, then you must add this one to your library and put it on repeat!
