HOT HALF DOZEN April 12, 2022

My favorites from the 120 submissions this week

119 submissions this week

Freedom/Every Little Moment, single by Julian Lennon. Lennon has released two marvelous songs from his upcoming album, Jude, reflecting  on the collective anxiety  in today’s world, and offer a peaceful sense of comfort to help listeners feel less alone. Gentle, soothing, exactly what we need. Buy/stream on all platforms.

Mabanzo, single/video by Juanita Euka. This one sneaks up on you, building from a subtle baseline, then Latin beats hook you and then Euka’s vocals take over and you are gone.  Stream/buy on Bandcamp, Spotify.

Mi Curitas, single /video by Andrezka. From the new album Casestte, this song is sexy, smooth, hypnotic.  Mi Curitas blends Latin seduction with  rhymes in flawless production.  Check out the whole album. Spanish. Stream on all platforms.

Auto Pilot, single/video by Allison Ponthier. Ponthier creates her own musical environment that is at once familiar and unique.  This song builds and takes ahold of you little by little until you are totally captured and then grabs you even harder.  Buy/stream on major platforms and YouTube.

 Sensitive, single and video by Mothica. Wow!  She creates melodic, sly , introverted alt rock while challenging stigmas surrounding mental health.  Buy/stream on all major platforms and YouTube

High Rollers, single by Tim Hicks. High octane classic country rock with screaming guitars, fast-talkin’ vocals, and a beat that keep you scootin’ on the dance floor.  Buy/stream on all major platforms

BONUS. For Melody, wherever she may find me, album,  by Walter Strauss. A collection of exquisite solo guitar explorations by a master. Stream on Bandcamp, https://bit.ly/38JrYgA,  http://www.walterstrauss.com/solo-music

Patrick O’Heffernan