Hot Half Dozen April 27, 2021

105 submissions this week. Here are my top 6

105 submissions this week

Los Árboles , new single and lyric video by Tequendama.  This  Colombian super group  made up of artists from other top Colombian bands, moves into Mexican territory with their new release.  Stream on Spotify, follow on Instagram and YouTube 

Heavy Heavy Heart By Natalie Gelman.  More soft magic from a queen of hooks and musical storytelling in the second release from her upcoming album Moth to the Flame.  Her sweet voice and earworm melodies will capture your heart, heavy or not.  Video now on YouTube.   Pre-save on Spotify or your favorite platform at  https://nataliegelman.lnk.to/heavyheavyheart

Someone Better, single by Alex Nester  Premiering this week, Nester’s latest song  continues her hit string with hook-your-ear melodies and hook your heart lyrics.   If you like full, rich music with an impeccable women at the lead mic, try this one out this Friday. Pre-save on Spotify and get tickets to her premier virtual show, musically celebrating her 20 years free of cancer. www.alexnester.com/

Juana la Cubana by Ozomatli    Celebrating 25 years of music, the classic Chicano rock band releases a cumbia with a powerful cumbia rock beat and some really great rap.  Regardless of your language, this bilingual classic will get your party going like it has for decades in East LA . Get it on at GooglePlay, AppleMusic, Itunes, deezer, and stream it on Spotify. https://ozomatli.com/

Two Heads, single by Flock of Dimes . From her new LP “Head of Roses”, recordedin collaboration with Moog Music, the songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jenn Wesner (Flock of Dimes)  has produced a stunning debut live performance . Available on SubPop and all major platforms. Follow at http://www.flockofdimes.com/

Too Bad, single from new EP by Bedroom.  For release this Friday.  Simple, complex; stripped down,  rich –   the new EP from Bedroom (aka Noah Kittinger) is all of the above.  I would start with “Too Bad” to get the feel for his world and then put on your earphones and follow the lyrics while the music shimmers in your head.  Stream on Spotify, Bandcamp. Video on YouTube.

BONUS. Louboutins 2.0, single by Aubrey Logan. The jazz mistress gives you the song from her very first album in a stripped-down, smooth, mesmerizing version for her fans – and soon to be new fans . Stream on Spotify.  Available on all platforms.

Patrick O’Heffernan, Host, Music Sin Fronteras