HOT HALF DOZEN 11.14.23

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Patrick O'Heffernan, Music Sin Fronteras in Hot half dozen, Hot Half Dozen, New Music // 0 Comments

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This was a tough one, but the Grammy noms for Boygenius made that a must. The other five will grab your heart and fill your mind.

Autopoiétia, album by Mon Laferte. Mexico-based, Chilean-born, multi- Latin Grammy winning singer has released a fourteen song album in which virtually each song a different style, but each talking about self-worth, social judgment and the reinvention – which she does with panache. This album is the essence of her creative talent. Stream it on Spotify and other major platforms.

Death Brought Me Back To Life, single by BINX. Something of a departure for the LA-based South African pop singer/songwriter/producer. The lyrics are raw, the emotion is raw and it has no set structure or beginning or end. But tht is what makes it interesting. Follow it closely and you will be rewarded. Stream on Spotify and most major platforms.

Can’t Catch Me Now, video by Olivia Rodrigo. From the Hunger Games soundtrack, Dreamy, urgent, stunningly beautiful. It will put a lump in your throat, especially s you watch the video. Lyric video on YouTube. Stream songs on most major platforms.

Sonic Mojo, album by Foghat. First new album in seven years and it is hot! Timeless Rock and Blues have dropped their brand-new studio album, SONIC MOJO, an eclectic blend of originals and iconic covers by some of their favorite musicians in a time capsule of their glory days. Stream on all major platforms or get CDs, vinyl, and merch at https://www.foghat.biz/collections/sonic-mojo.

Afraid of Heights, single/video by Boygenius. The girl supergroup – Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker – up for multiple Grammys this year, will take your heart away with this song. A stirring story — the lyrics alone will keep you thinking for some time. The music is dreamy, but the message is so powerful, the life described so accessible and yet so unique. These three women are just plain brilliant. Stream on major platforms. Lyric video on YouTube.

Like Coconut Water, single by BALTHVs. The Columbian trio composed by Balthazar Aguirre (Guitar) Johanna Mercuriana (Bass) and Santiago Lizcano (Drums) explore the limits of funk, disco, dream pop, vaporwave, soul, R&B and world music while enveloping everything with their innate psychedelic essence. There is nothing like what this three people create. Listen carefully. Tropical, yet….different. Stream on major platforms.