Brief wee because of New Years however some excellent songs and albums submitted to kick off 2024. Take a look at the very humorous video

Brief week – solely 41submissions this week (everybody was off for New Years)

LOUD, single by X. Ari. X.Ari is a loud voice for psychological well being and LGBTQIA rights and this track hits residence. It turns ache into energy, revealing that her personal problems are usually not a handicap however her superpower. It begins with the well-known X. Ari “scream” after which takes you into her world, with grab-you beats and to the purpose lyrics. A robust journey, however one which results in illumination.  Stream on Spotify.

A Ciegas, album by Paula Arenas.  Her third album, A Ciegas (Blindly) has been nominated for 4 Latin GRAMMY® Awards and one GRAMMY® Award for Finest Latin Album for its mild, angelic lyrics and its instrumentation that simply soaks into your soul. The 8 songs on the album,  every a gem, have been crafted with Latin GRAMMY®-winning Engineer and Latin GRAMMY®-nominated Producer and Composer Maria Elisa Ayerbe.  Stream on all main platforms. Spanish.

Mango Season, álbum by BALTHVS. The Columbian trio of Balthazar Aguirre (Guitar) Johanna Mercuriana (Bass) and Santiago Lizcano (Drums)  have introduced us a dream pop instrumental album, simply this facet of psychedelia. Put this one on all day. Minimal vocals – simply peace and music.  Stream on Spotify.

Alarm Clock, single/video by Sheryl Crow. One other triumph of intelligent, forceful songwriting, legendary musicianship, and lyrics that  level proper at everybody whereas telling her story. A lot enjoyable. Stream on all main platforms.

Stroll of Honor, single by Pamela Hopkins.  The million-streaming nation music artist’s “Stroll of Honor,” is  private, difficult , and topical, tackling organ donation and drunk driving. Her stunning voice and stable nation vibe deliver this message residence. Stream on Spotify.

Ya me voy, (I’m going now) single by The Mexican Standoff. The well-known comedic, Mexican-American socially acutely aware, comedic band does it once more. With a video primarily based on an actual Mexican standoff (however with toy weapons and pretend mustaches), Nancy Sanchez,  Fernada Ulibarra, and Alih Jey as soon as once more tickle your humorous bone whereas filling your ears with enjoyable music. Video on YouTube; stream on Spotify Spanish.

Patrick O’Heffernan

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