HOT HALF DOZEN 9.28.21
200 submissions this week
Oaxaca Love Song single by Las Cafeteras. “Las Café” never ceases to amaze. If you are used to their hip-hop son jarocho sound this is a pleasant surprise – it harks back to the Mexican rock of the 50s and throws in references to to the food and famous people of Oaxaca. Even if you don’t speak Spanish, this song will make you smile and dance. Available on Spotify and YouTube.
Igual single/videos by Los Hollywood. The San Diego-based bilingual rock band switches gears as bassist Heidy Flores turns string duty over to her bandmates and uses her powerful voice to deliver an up-tempo and really fun message of equality. Stream on Spotify, Soundcloud. Video on YouTube.
Whatever, single by Naliya. A syncopated pop breakup song by the rising Canadian chanteuse. The bleeding edge lyrics are sheathed in smooth synths and her equally sharp-edged voice. Available on all platforms.
Gravity, single by Oli Harper and Maggie Szabo. Maggie keeps getting better and better. This collaboration with Oli Harper is a high-energy uplifting dance song with Maggie’s great vocals and a driving beat encased in Harper’s shimmering signature production. This will be a fierce club hit. Release date Oct. 1. Go to Maggie’s Spotify page and follow her. Also be on the lookout for more Maggie singles coming in October, including a new cover of “Buttercup.”
Pinky’s Blues album by Sue Foley. From one of the best blues guitarists in the country. A collection that will knock your socks off. From the first cut, “Dallas Man” you will be captivated as Foley grabs and growls and soars as only she can in the blues. “Dallas Man” is out now on Spotify. Preorder/save the album on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and iTunes.
The Disappearing Girl, single/video by The Aquadolls. So. Much. Fun. The punk trio tells a 1970s sit-com tale of a three-timing dude who gets caught. Twangy guitars, great harmony, hooks that most punk songs can’t achieve. The three women of Aquadolls are over the top but always hit the sweet spot.
BONUS Every Migrant is My Fellow by Noctambule with guest appearances by Christa Burch, Nuala Kennedy, Liz Knowles, Tom Neylan, and Rebecca Richman, and wonderful artwork by Anita White. Pre-order at www.noctambulemusic.com/store
