HOT HALF DOZEN 12.6.21

My top picks from 106 songs submitted this week

106 submissions this week

Christmas without You, single by Maggie Szabo and Dylan Chambers.  Szabo puts her heart into an emotional tale of Christmas and carries you along with her.  This should become a classic;  it will in my house. On all major platforms. https://spoti.fi/3pDM28R

Dios Nunca Muere, and Árbol de Agua, two singles by Jaramar Soto. One of the finest singers in Mexico recently previewed her 16th album  with these two songs and they are heart-stopping. Available now on Spotify.. Download/stream her music on deezer, YouTube, Spotify, YouTube Music. https://www.facebook.com/jaramar

I Dream of Christmas, album by Nora Jones. Thirteen Christmas songs as only Nora Jones can  do them. Happy, nostalgic, wry, exhilarating, and very, very enjoyable. Download/stream on all major platforms.

This Machine, double album by Roy Zimmerman. A double album of laughs, skewers, foot-tapping fun – 25 songs from 25 years of entertaining politically astute audiences. If you are a fan, you know these songs;  if not, brace yourself. Not necessarily equal opportunity humor.  Separate songs on Spotify; album available at  https://www.royzimmerman.com/

La Corriente, single by Silvana Estrada.  First release from her upcoming album Marchita. Her voice is hypnotic. You fall in love from the first note.  A shinning jewel of a song gifted to you in the hands of an angel.  Stream on Spotify. https://www.silvanaestrada.com/

Portas, album  by Marisa Monte. One of Brazil’s most adventurous and internationally acclaimed stars for over thirty years released her twelfth album, Portas (Doors) on her own label Phonomotor .Seventeen beguiling, softly hooky songs that sink into your consciousness and stay with you. Download/stream on all platforms. Check out her  US tour.

BONUS: The Monkeys or Me, single by Lisa Mann, 1^st place winner in Blues Category in the 2021 Unsigned Only competition. http://www.lisamannmusic.com/

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR ARTISTS: Unsigned Only Music  has launched its Competition,  open to all artists, and offering $150,000 in cash and prizes.  For categories  and entry details, go to https://bit.ly/31r6SQY