Hot Half Dozen 10.5.21

From 113 new submissions this week we give you the best six in genres from punk to ballads, in English and Spanish

113 submissions this week

Oh, single/video by Dancing on Tables. Part paeon to their native Scotland, part just pure melodic rock with clever syncopated lyrics and classic arrangements.  Fun to listen to and I am sure from the video, fun to do.  First release from upcoming EP, Play, Play, Play. Available on all major platforms.  Video on YouTube.

Reimagined, EP by Jessica Lynn. You will fall in love at the first note. With these piano ballad versions of her country hits, the new Queen of Country has established herself as a talent not only on, but far beyond the country stage. All four songs on this EP will melt your heart. Stream on Spotify.

Oregon, album by the Ziggens The band’s first release in 19 years and it is a killer. An eccentric blend of country, punk, surf and ballads, there is nothing like it anywhere.  This album courses through your bloodstream and electrifies your very atoms. Stream/download on Spotify and Apple Music.

Fue Major, single video by Kali Uchis with SZA. Unleased energy and sultry, slow seduction as these two powerhouse artists spin out Latin R&B that wraps you around its finger while SZA sings in Spanish for the very first time. Stream on Spotify, Soundcloud. Video on YouTube.

Rio Abajo, album by Diana Burco. The lead song  will captivate and hold you through the generous 11-song album as the Latin Grammy-nominated Columbiana charms, rocks, and teases with her accordion and smooth vocals.  So much fun. Stream on Spotify.

Contigo, single from new album by Carla Morrison. The latest single from the Grammy-nominated and three-time Latin Grammy wining LatinX artist/actress/producer/activist with millions of streams and fans around the word is the fourth and final installment of her return to music. True to form, she has produced a masterpiece of deeply emotional indie ballad rock in Spanish. Available on all major platforms.

Bonus:  Push Comes to Shove, by Bad Penny featuring Rob Halford and Militia Vox.

 Patrick O’Heffernan