HOT HALF DOZEN 12.21.21

132 songs and albums submitted

Georgia on My Mind, single by Las Cafeteras. Everybody loves Las Caf and here is another reason why -an homage to the late Ray Charles featuring QVLN, Sergio Mendoza in a re-imagined song with a Cumbia swing and Trap. Stream/ at Spotify, download at https://bit.ly/3egxery

De Musica Ligera, single b y Flor de Toloache. Wow, can these Grammy-winning girls move and move you. Single from an album comprised of several versions of rock songs in mariachi style. They perform this iconic song in a tribute version to the legendary Argentinian band, Soda Stereo Toloache style and it rocks!. Stream on Bandcamp and all major platforms.

Zoom Out, single by Sonia Stein. With quirky lyrics that chronicle an internal struggle to get perspective when overwhelmed, “Zoom Out” moves with a fun upbeat rhythm that keeps you engaged while you think it over. Clever, fun, intelligent. She is a genius. Stream on Spotify, iTunes, Sound Cloud, Apple Music. Video on YouTube.

What Did I Do, single by HAYD. A sweet, melancholy breakup ballad by an underappreciated songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. Gets under your skin and makes you hum the tune and whisper the lines. Stream/download on all major platforms.

La Diabla, single by El Dusty & Zeus. Fast-moving, clever rap that makes you snap your fingers while you relisten to catch all the references. So good, so smart, and so much fun. Stream/download on Spotify, deezer, Tidal, Apple Music.

Why Women Need Wine (at Christmas- holiday version), single by Anya Hinkle. An eye-rolling, tongue-in-cheek sendup of patriarchy in a funny, addictive toe-tapping tune. Laugh, understand and maybe dance. Stream/download on Spotify, Apple Music. https://anyahinkle.com/home