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Today’s spotlight, features four great artists from London,
UK, Porto Portugal, and Chicago USA in “The Hanging Stars”, “Tanita Tikaram”,
“ASTRODOME”, and “Aethereal”
As a music fan and promoter who subscribes to hundreds of
bands and artists online, there is always something new that arrives in my
music inbox to make my day complete. I’m treated to some of the best music
being made on the planet leaving me with songs to match the emotional moments I
experience in life. The significance of having great “New” music is that it
allows us, by default, to tuck away memories and the nostalgia of the times, when we first experienced that particular song. So when we listen to that same
song a few years down the road, the memories and nostalgia of those times comes flooding back…to me, that is worth more than all
the gold in the world.
And so sharing these songs with you on this music blog
leaves me happy and contented knowing that I just might help
invoke a little happiness in those who listen to the songs and those who make
them.
The best thing about subscribing to an artist’s social
network, including their Soundcloud, Bandcamp and / or YouTube channels is that
you somehow feel connected to the artist by sharing in the experiences that
lead up to the results of their creative process. Therefore the memories and
nostalgia tucked away inside us by those songs leave us with more powerful and
meaningful memories.
The importance of having New Music is truly significant for
our future happiness and so it becomes equally important to support the artists
in their creative efforts. Be sure to subscribe to the artists and maybe pick
up a copy of their music…think of it as spreading happiness. 8-)
1.
The Hanging Stars
The first band up today is the London-based psych-folk
outfit “The Hanging Stars” who’ve just released their debut album “Over the
Silvery Lake” March 11, 2016.
Blending folk pastoralism with swampy 60s Americana, “The
Hanging Stars” sound like the missing link between the California desert sun
and the grey skies of London Town. The album was recorded between LA, Nashville
and Walthamstow, with each of these vastly different places leaving an
indelible mark on the songs.
The Hanging Stars debut album is a beautiful mellow blend of
soft folky alternative sounds with brush strokes of Psychedelia that season the
Byrds, and David Crosby influences into it’s ambience, making this one of the
best albums of 2016, hands down.
“Over the Silvery Lake” is a must for serious music fans and
scores an instant “Classic” status with me. ~ Stewart Brennan, World United
Music
Be sure to pick up your spirits by visiting Bandcamp to pick
up a copy of The Hanging Stars debut album, "Over the Silvery Lake".
Album: Over the Silvery Lake – Released March 11, 2016
Album Source: Bandcamp
Golden Vanity - Album: Over the Silvery Lake - (2016)
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Floodbound - Album: Over the Silvery Lake - (2016)
Video Source: The Hanging Stars
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The House on the Hill - Album: Over the Silvery Lake - (2016)
Video Source: The Hanging Stars
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The Hanging Stars Links:
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CONTACT: The Hanging Stars
2.
Tanita Tikaram
Tanita Tikaram was born August 12 - 1969 in Münster, Germany
and currently lives in London. She started writing songs as a teenager and has
continued to write ever since. To date, she has recorded 8 albums and just
released her latest LP “Closer to the People” on March 11th,
2016.
Tanita first achieved chart success in 1988 with the singles
"Twist in My Sobriety" and "Good Tradition" from her 1988
debut album, Ancient Heart. She is known for her powerful, husky voice, and
poetic lyrics.
Today, Tanita Tikaram continues to show her powerful voice
and masterful hand at writing poetic lyrics as demonstrated in her new song
“Food on My Table”, the first single from her new album “Closer to the people”.
Food On My Table - Album: Closer to the People - (Released
March 11th, 2016)
Source Video: Tanita Tikaram
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Salsa perfection resonates in sound, vocals and movement
from her second hit song “The Way You Move” from her album “Closer to the
People”. This song is extremely catchy and will grow on you quickly, have a listen to see what I mean...this is real ear candy. 8-)
The Way You Move - Album: Closer to the People - (Released
March 11th, 2016)
Video Source: earMUSIC
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The first time I heard the song “Good Tradition” on the
radio back in 1988, I was totally ecstatic over it but never caught who sang
the song, nor did I get the name of it, in fact I hadn’t heard it since then
and had forgotten about it until last night when I was busy researching
Tanita’s music…you know that emotional (Yes I’m an emotional being lol) You
know that emotional wave that hits you when a song fills you with so much joy
that you get choked up with tears in your eyes? Well that’s what happened to me
last night when I heard this song for the first time since…everything from 1988
came flooding back as if it was all locked away with this song…needless to say
I have had the song on repeat ever since and just can’t get enough of it. So I
decided to include it here with another great song of Tanita’s from the same
album ”Ancient Heart” the whole album is fantastic, so in case anyone else was
in the same boat as I was then I know you’re feeling pretty good right now.
Cheers! 8-)
Good Tradition – Album: Ancient Heart – (1988)
Song Added to the Following Video Playlists: 80’s New Wave
Twist in my sobriety – Album: Ancient Heart –(1988)
Tanita Tikaram Links:
Video Source: Tanita Tikaram
Song Added to the Following Video Playlists: 80's New Wave
Tanita Tikaram Links:
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Record Label: ear MUSIC
CONTACT: Tanita Tikaram
3.
ASTRODOME
Here’s something for all the prog-rockers, psych’s and
shoegazers…me too 8-)
Formed in 2014, ASTRODOME are a 4 piece instrumental
Progressive Psychedelic Rock band from Porto, Portugal. Their six song debut
album “ASTRODOME” is a 70 minute shoegazers dream, with fuzzy riffs, groovy
beats and echoing chords in long story drawn out instrumentals that take the
listener on a mindful trip. But don’t take my word for it, sit back, relax and
have a listen to their album “ASTRODOME” below.
The Album “ASTRODOME” was released on Nov 8th,
2015 and has drawn a large underground following throughout Portugal and Spain
and soon to Progressive Rock Fans world wide.
Band Members: Zé, Pedro, Mike and Bruno
Astrodome – Album: Astrodome – (Nov 8th, 2015)
Album Source: Bandcamp
High Spirit – Album: ASTRODOME – (2015)
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ASTRODOME Links:
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CONTACT: Astrodome
4.
Aethereal
Aethereal is a Psychedelic Rock band from Chicago that
formed in 2012. Inspired by bands such as Pink Floyd, The Thirteenth Floor
Elevators, The Moody Blues, Aphrodite’s Child and Yes, Aethereal captures the
groovy sounds of the late ‘60s while blending modern Psychedelic band
influences such as Tame Impala, Temples, The Night Beats, and Jacco Gardner
into a modern retro 60’s Psychedelia sound sure to please thirsty ears.
Aethereal are:
Andrew Clark - Bass
Tommy Clark - Drums
Gabriel Hull - Keys
Jared Chase Eisenmann - Guitar
Their debut album will be released in the spring of 2016 on
CAUDog Records.
Aethereal – Walking Away - (2016)
Source Video: World United Music
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Aethereal Links:
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CONTACT: Aethereal
5.
Music Promoters Corner
Today’s Music Promoter shout out goes to, “The Active
Listener” from Wellington New Zealand. Covering a wide variety of music genres
including Psychedelic, Spookadelica, Folk, Prog Rock, Retro Sixties /
Seventies, Horror Soundtracks, Library Music and Hauntology.
If you’d like to have your material reviewed, just contact
The Active Listener at this link;
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Thank you for checking out this edition of “United Music
Mag”! We can make a difference by working together to keep the future of music
alive. Please share these awesome tunes with friends, family and fans. See you
in a few days…Bye for now…
Stewart Brennan
World United Music
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