We’re glad you all seemed to enjoy our Ten Great Singles and Ten Amazing Videos lists we published yesterday. Thanks for your visits to our blog and keep sharing. We’re back today with another round of Get it or Forget it reviews, and hope you enjoy these diverse artists.
Artist Name: Short Shadows
Album Name: War Anecdotes from the Northern Suburbs
Label: A&R Records
Genre: Indie Pop/Rock
Track Listing: 1. City Loop; 2. Nothing Good Comes out of Preston; 3. A Thornbury Story; 4. That’s no Moon; 5. Pentridge Blvd; 6. Jackknife Casino; 7. Autumn Haze; 8. It’s Raining in the City; 9. The Battle for Northcote; 10. Don’t Stay Away too Long; 11. Customer Service; 12. Heartbreak Hockey Jerseys; 13. Southside Girl; 14. Sometime I Forget; 15. The Novelty Wears Off
Publicist: The A&R Department
Review: We introduced you to the incredible sound of Aussie Short Shadows when we featured his song “Nothing Good Comes out of Preston.” The full album, which was recently released, continues the greatness of that song, adding more treasure to the trove, revealing this easily relatable artist is an excellent vocalist and songwriter. Honestly, you can listen from start to finish and not get bored. The stories keep you interested, and the horns truly raise the songs to a new level. Please come and tour the U.S.
Recommendation: Go Get this one!
Artist Name: Zephyranthes
Album Name: iii
Label: Self-released
Genre: Psychedelic/Progressive Rock
Track Listing: 1. Foam Sacrament; 2. Fortune Teller; 3. Alone in Stead; 4. Telecommoner; 5. Atomic en Masse
Publicist: Self-promoted
Review: This truly unique band comes out of Raleigh, NC, and uses the sounds of psychedelica and progressive rock to create its own brand of music that is totally different from its peers. There are moments of greatness in their songs, but they do not have the continuity and impact of other indie rock bands. While we cannot give them an unsensored thumbs up, we do think they are worthy of checking out and keeping track of. They just might surprise us.
Recommendation: Potential but not there yet.
Artist Name: Signals
Album Name: Signals
Label: Self-released
Genre: Pop
Track Listing: 1. In the Middle of the Night; 2. Move It; 3. Take Care; 4. Say You’ll be with me Tonight
Publicist: Self-promoted
Review: Signals could easily become a guilty pleasure. Their music is fun and retro and full of blistering synth pop vibes, great vocals and a beat that compels you to dance. The first single, “In the Middle of the Night,” deserves more radio airplay, and “Move It,” “Take Care” and “Say You’ll be with me Tonight” are equally enjoyable and worthy of industry attention. This is a band on the cusp of greatness and we would love to see them go mainstream. You can’t go wrong with this tasty appetizer. We can hardly wait for a full-length to arrive.
Recommendation: Definitely Get this one!
Artist Name: Assassins
Album Name: Confidence
Label: A&R Records
Genre: Indie Rock
Track Listing: 1. Time Away; 2. Shout About It; 3. Over my Head; 4. Heartbeat
Publicist: The A&R Department
Review: Assassins was previously active from 1981-89 in the Melbourne pub scene before going dark. The members hooked up again in 2015 and released their debut album in 2017. They are back with their sophomore album, and the title tells it all. This band oozes confidence, both in their incredible musicianship and their fresh take on the punk vibe. These songs will hit home with their listeners as the band continues to find its way in the indie music scene. We think they have the potential to make it, and look forward to hearing what comes next.
Recommendation: Go get this one, especially if you love great rock.
Artist Name: Susan Santos
Album Name: No U Turn
Label: TWH
Genre: Blues Rock
Track Listing: 1. Blind Woman; 2. Slow Down; 3. Fool Me; 4. Shakin’ all Over; 5. Freedom; 6. Heaven or Hell; 7. Dry River; 8. Feeling Good; 9. Green; 10. In Trouble
Publicist: ABIK Radio Promotions
Review: Susan Santos (not to be confused with Suzanne Santos of HoneyHoney) is an electrifying blues guitarist with an incredible and crystal clear voice that brings new life to blues rock. Her music will thrill you like no other, and we can only imagine how magnificent she must be in concert – good enough that it earned her a European Blues Award for Best Musical Performance in 2018. Every element of her sound is at the top of the food chain, and she deserves serious industry attention. Her songs are perfect for multiple genres of radio airplay, and would make great placements in television and film. Santos has a voice you won’t soon forget, and we bet you will be putting this one on repeat.
Recommendation: Drop what you’re doing, run out to your favorite record store, and Get this one Today!