Thursday, August 29, 2024

Tommy Keyes




The 1st single from the eagerly-awaited album The Key of blue.  The legendary music writer Jackie Hayden (the man who discovered U2) says it’s “a joyous track which combines Keyes’ trademark pianistic skills and gritty vocals with a catchy melody as well as brilliant sax from former Van Morrison sideman Richie Buckley and some charming 50s-style doo-wop backing vocals featuring the excellent Thomas Walsh (of Pugwash fame) and Ellen O’Mahony.”

Tommy Keyes is an Irish singer-songwriter who returned to music in 2016 after almost 40 years away.  The forthcoming album is his 8th and he’s had 5 Number Ones in the Irish iTunes singles charts.


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https://www.tommykeyes.com/

Monday, August 26, 2024

Simon Andersson

                                                                   


Simon is an artist who makes music that defies all expectations and genre boundaries. From the punchy energy of rock down to the melodies of pop, anything goes! What makes Simon special is that he has found a way to combine all of these songs in ways that don't sound like mismatched genres clashing together but more like a unique formula - something new coming out of the synergy of the different elements at play. The artist's most recent studio work, "Try," is a striking example.

Overall, the song has a smooth, understated quality to it, with the lush melodies merging with the hopeful lyrics. Simon's vocals and the beautiful artwork image convey a sense of hope and motivation, as this song offers a very positive message. At times, life can be challenging, and our struggles might seem insurmountable; but all we have to do is… try!

Friday, August 23, 2024

Susan Santos




Susan Santos is a passionate, self-taught guitarist from Spain. A left-handed guitarist, she writes her own songs that reflect her unique blend of rhythm and textures which celebrates her abilities as a creative force, and as a truly unique artist in her own right. ​ The gifted Spanish guitarist and singer songwriter has spent years performing in famous and established venues, and numerous festivals throughout Europe, Mexico, and America. ​ She has shared the stage with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and won “Best Musician Performance” at the 2018 European Blues Awards. She also “Best Female Album” at then 2019 LA Critics’ Awards. Santos has recorded five albums including “Take Me Home” (2010), "Shuffle Woman” (2012), “Electric Love” (2014), “Skin & Bones” (2016), “No U Turn” (2018), and “The L.A. Sessions” EP (2020) & 5 April 2024, "Sonora", Sixth studio album. ​ 

Susan’s outstanding voice and appealing guitar style, along with her strong stage presence has proven to be a refreshing experience in the contemporary rock blues scene. ​ “She is a guitarist with a special magnetism. She is an absolute professional, serious, and solvent.” – Billy Gibbons, Z.Z .Top ​ "Spanish Guitar Tornado , stinging, sineous guitar lines, powerhouse riffs, sumptuous slide, great songs and a killer power trio"- Get Ready to Rock, UK ​ “Susan Santos is a guitar hero. She has chops to spare. Santos is also an accomplished songwriter who crafts sturdy, hook laden numbers. She can get down and weep out a deep 12 bar Blues like nobody’s business. (Blues Blast Magazine, EEUU ). ​ 

“Sonora” is the album of the desert, and the desert people. The songs tell stories ranging from survival, thirst, outlaws, escape, and freedom against a backdrop of scorpions, lizards, and roadrunners. Before listening, it is highly recommended to embark on your road journey with a full tank, and don’t pick up any hitchhikers.

susansantos.info

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Thomas Antonaccio


 
Thomas Antonaccio is a guitarist, songwriter and producer who uses rock and pop-driven music to raise awareness of important issues.

The 5 songs on his first EP "Hiding in Plain Sight" offer a spotlight on a society awash in distractions, Today, hope and strength have given way to fear, and it is so easy to dismiss the views of those with whom we disagree. It has become much more difficult to see the many challenges in front of us, hiding in plain sight.

A portion of the proceeds of "Hiding in Plain Sight" will help support programs for teenage runaways and homelessness.
 
https://music.apple.com/us/search?term=hiding%20in%20plain%20sight%20antonaccio
 https://www.youtube.com/@HidinginPlainSightMusician?cbrd=1
 
 
 

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Different Moon

 

 
“The Underdog” is a captivating and inspired alt rock/pop anthem about believing in oneself through the mindset of an underdog, channeling the will and determination to fight through struggles and achieve success.

The song recently ranked in the 85th percentile of all songs reviewed on Crowd Review – a nationwide unbiased listener feedback platform gauging market appeal.
Here are a couple of comments from listeners 

– 'This song is great. I could easily imagine this playing on my local rock station. There are enough interesting things going on, on this track to keep me interested.'
- 'The Underdog” is a catchy song that fuses rock and pop music. It contains sizzling guitar riffs that blow your mind. The banging drumbeat sets the song on fire. If you close your eyes, you feel like you are in a rock club listening to the track.'
 
 https://www.differentmoon.com/

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Rockin' Like Thunder

 

 
 
Zamboanga City, A small island in the Philippines, comes the sensational group, Rockin' Like Thunder. They're taking the Philippines by storm and will be heading to the USA in the near future. 
 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYlJz2ldxnU

 

Monday, August 12, 2024

QUINT

 

 
QUINT is a singer-songwriter from The Hague, documenting his journey and how he perceives the world as a millennial. In this constantly changing world, happiness appears to be within reach, but it also brings along a lot of confusion. Through his songs, he navigates the ebb and flow of love and captures the peak moments of ultimate happiness, emphasizing that it all resides within oneself. "It's all about how you see it."
 
 https://music.apple.com/nl/artist/quint/1673401817