The musical chameleon known as Marcus Singletary returns with his most
politically charged album to date, "Subversive Blues." The new ten-song
release begins with the sound of arguments that will have you drawing your own
conclusions as to what is being said and recorded. The short synthesizer
instrumental "Astronaut's Daughter" and voice affects experiment
"Bonnie Wright" has you wondering which direction this album is headed, but
the back-porch blues of "That's The Way It Is" showcases Marcus' pure
talents. He expands his sound with the atmospheric tones of "Blessing
Of The Guru" and the work-day chant of "My Slave Life." The album finishes with
his return to the confrontation of "Dead Cops And Starfighters" as a
political rally turns into a great musical instrumental that leads into the soundscape of "The Hero Returns Home." To find out more about Marcus
Singletary and his latest release "Subversive Blues," please visit marcussingletary.com.
Singer/songwriter Daniel Hutchens will be releasing his new solo album,
"The Beautiful Vicious Cycle Of Life" on April 22nd. He is best known
for his work in the rock band Bloodkin, as well as appearing with Lou
Reed, Gov't Mule, Drive-By Truckers and Widespread Panic. The album was
produced by Panic's Dave Schools and engineered by David Barbe of
Drive-By Truckers fame. The new eleven-song release begins with the
up-tempo, roots rocker "Jack Nicholson Grin" and continues with the
acoustic blues of "American Country," which fully shows Daniel
songwriting potential. He brings in the big guitars for "The Beautiful
Vicious Cycle Of Life," then heads over to the country pop of "Pretty Girls
In Summer Dresses," but its the laid-back acoustic setting of "Wings And
A Walking Cane" that perfectly fits Daniel style. The album finishes
with the guitar rocker "Epitaph Town" and the seventies, folk-style of
"All Golden Traces." To find out more about Daniel Hutchens and his
latest release "The Beautiful Vicious Cycle Of Life," please visit bloodkin.net.
American country artist Richard Lynch recently released his latest album
"A Better Place." It features a dozen songs filled with that classic
honky-tonk country sound. Beginning with "Daddy's Radio," Lynch's vocals bring back
that good ol' southern charm that is missing from today's country radio
singles. He continues with the waltz of "New Beginnings And Old Honky
Tonks" and "It's All In My Head," before picking the tempo back up with
the rocker "She's Got Me Drinkin' Again" with help from fellow country
artist Billy Yates. Lynch keeps the energy on high with the toe-tappin', two-steppin'
sound of ""Look Out Below," then slows down the pace for the new cowboy
ballad "You're Why God Made Oklahoma." The album closes with Lynch
bringing back the fun of "I Like My Music Country" and the
soft-hearted emotional sway of "A Better Place." To find out more about
Richard Lynch and his latest release "A Better Place," please visit his
Facebook page at facebook.com/RichardLynchBand.
Connecticut native Michael Kroll will be releasing his new album
"Clamorous" on April 22nd and he will be leading up to that release with
a trio of shows in New York, Bridgeport and New Haven. The new
thirteen-song release begins with the classic roots, Americana feel of
"Blue," before adding a funky bass line to "Soul Of A Summer." The slow
sway of "Crush" showcases Kroll's bluesy side, while he injects some soul
into the grooves of "Come Back" and " Allegiance." The folk-rock appeal of "The
Light" sounds like a lost outtake from the Rolling Thunder Revue, while
"John Henry" builds into a great, complete band performance. The album
closes with the quiet, steady rhythm of "Back No More" and the
inspirational shine of "Joyful." To find out more about Michael Kroll
and his latest release "Clamorous," please visit krollmichael.com.
From Toronto, Canada comes the latest release from female pop artist
Animalia titled "(dissonance)." It features eight, electro-pop tunes
that has many addictive qualities, but may be a little too dark for modern pop
radio. Beginning with the synth-fueled rhythm of "Little Earth,"
Animalia leads the way with her sweet, sultry vocals. She experiments
with her sound a little further in "Against Nature," by not conforming
to the normal pop song structure. She seems to get more intense in "Dead
Weight," before slowing down for the piano ballad "Paradise." The album's
first single, "Face On" keeps the beats in the background, which allows
Animalia's vocals to be the star. The album closes with the soft,
starkness of "Hurting" as Animalia pours her all into this performance.
To find out more about Animalia and her latest release "(dissonance),"
please visit her Facebook page at facebook.com/music.animalia.
Also from Canada comes the sophomore release from singer/songwriter Gillian
Nicola titled "No Place To Call." It features a handful of songs that
begins with the acoustic rock of "February" as you picture Gillian
performing in a coffee-house in Greenwich Village. She picks up the
tempo with the country-rock appeal of "Lose You" as her voice is
powerful enough to demand your attention. The acoustic strumming of
"Unconditionally" and the gentle approach of "Stay" should have Gillian
Nicola on everyone's lips as a must-hear artist of 2016. To find out
more about Gillian Nicola and her latest release "No Place To Call,"
please visit gilliannicola.com.
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