HOT HALF DOZEN  3.8.22

142 submissions    International Women’s Day

Floracita Rock-Era, album by Flor de la Toloache. With 10 songs that re-invent classic Latin anthems in Spanish, the Latin-Grammy-winning NYC group celebrates International Women’s Day with iconic rock songs.  Stream on all platforms.

Mad Man on the Moon, single by Giulia Millanta. Melodic story-telling with stripped-down composition and unique guitar tunings. Millanta stirs emotions in a song that will stick in your head.  On all platforms. Video on YouTube.

This is Water, by Rain Perry. The second song released from her upcoming A White Album, Perry deftly combines narrative, rhythmic lyrics, and her arresting vocals, in a song that features a guest appearance by Ben Lee.   Advanced purchase at https://rainperry.bandcamp.com/track/this-is-water.

Believe, single by Maggie Szabo with Oli Harper.  Emotional, anthemic, exciting, and really danceable, this new single by Szabo and EDM master Oil Harper is an updated take on Cher’s “Believe”.  The release date is March 11 on all platforms.

Abduction, single by X-Ari.  Everything X-Ari does is surprising and addictive, and Abduction is an addictive pop surprise.  “…into the unknown” she sings wither her trademark lyrical arrangements. So much fun.   The release date is March 11 on all platforms.  

Adante con Expressione, single by Lady Jess and Ric’key Pageot.  Written in 1929 by Florence  Price, this is the first work by an African-American woman to be performed by a major orchestra. Discovered in an attic in 2009, the composition is beautifully performed by Pageot on piano and Lady Jess on violin.  Long overdue and a precious gift to classic music fans (and everyone).  Available on all streaming platforms.

 BONUS:  Ghosts, single by BINX written to celebrate her grandparents who passed away and are now “ghosts”.