The Minstral Show – (Episode 84)

Welcome to the Minstral Show, the podcast that spotlights the very best music from around the world, made exclusively in the 21^st century.

With the World under lock down due to fears of COVID-19, many artists and musicians have been turning their free time into creative works. Indeed, it’s safe to say that we’re entering a new age of awakening and renaissance. I can attest to this because my inbox has been filled with hundreds of emails from artists sharing their latest thoughts, ideas and creations.

It is a time when the lights are on, when people are focused and at their most creative and attentive. Although things in the world may look bleak at the moment, they will get better.

There is a Japanese proverb that says, “fall down 7 times, get up 8” ...and so that’s what we shall do collectively once this COVID Medical Martial lock down is over. We’ll pick ourselves up and evolve to the next phase. I’m quite confident that we will make it to the next round.

With that said, there’s a lot of great music being created this year which I am very happy to share through a new version of the Minstral Show. Here are 11 new tracks to get you through the lock down by signed, unsigned and Independent artists from around the World featuring, The Dream Syndicate, Ojibo Afrobeat, Kevin Morby, Roadkeeper, The Flamingo Jones, The Psychic Ills, The Hanging Stars, Deep Purple, The Spacelords, Ulver, and Darknight.

Have a great day / evening, stay safe and we’ll catch you on the next episode of The Minstral Show.

The Minstral Show – (Episode 84)

LINK to Playlist

SONGS:

SET 01

The Dream Syndicate – The Regulator (2020 Feb 26)

Ojibo Afrobeat – Dunes (2020 Jan 24)

Kevin Morby – I was on Time – (2020 Mar 03)

SET 02

Roadkeeper – Sundowners (2020 Mar 27)

The Flamingo Jones – Night Train Electric (2020 Apr 20)

Psychic Ills – Never Learn not to Love (2020 Mar 31)

The Hanging Stars – I Woke Up in July (2020 Feb 21)

SET 03

Deep Purple – Throw My Bones (2020 Mar 20)

The Spacelords – Frau Kuhnkes Kosmos (2020 Feb 21)

Ulver – Little Boy (2020 Apr 03)

Darknight – Well, It’s Time (2019 Dec 24)

ALSO:

Be sure to support the artists by going to their official websites, buying their music and joining their email platforms. (See Artist Links below.)

ARTISTS LINKS:

Kevin Morby

Roadkeeper

Ojibo Afrobeat

The Dream Syndicate

The Spacelords

Deep Purple

The Hanging Stars

Psychic Ills

Ulver

The Flamingo Jones

Darknight

Catch the Wave!

The Minstral Show – (Episode 082)

Welcome to the Minstral Show, the podcast that spotlights the very best music from around the world, made exclusively in the 21^st century.

Every year has its character, and that character or ambiance, is defined by its music. Within the ambiance of a year are all its memories and events that we experience, and so when we listen to a familiar song made a decade or more ago, the music brings back the memories and experiences we had of those times…like a tap into the past…all the details from those moments come back as if stepping into a time machine.

The memories generated by music are so powerful, that they can penetrate through the void of Alzheimers to bring back memories once thought lost. A true story and experience I had with my mother in her final years with Alzheimers. That’s why I believe new music is important for everyone, because its important to remember the times we live in…and if you’re a person who loves the spectrum of rock then this program is certainly for you.

As always, we have an excellent line up of music to help process the emotions and current times we live in… from Pop to Rock, folk to Prog, New Wave to Psyche, "The Minstral Show" carries the waves of the future and past by signed, unsigned and independent artists.

And so, today we have New music by The Hanging Stars, Michael on Fire, Pia Fraus, James Parker, and a song co written by David Philips, Luc Suarez and Javier Bayon for a new Spanish romantic comedy called "Te Quiero, Imbécil"

Also included on todays program are great tunes by Adam Evolving, David Bowie, Cale Parks, Night Beds, Constant Smiles, SJ Tucker with a 2020 version of her song 1157 and a colab by Sonic Elements Dave Kerzner, John Wesley, Billy Sherwood, Randy Mcstine and Neil Peart with their 2012 cover of Rush tune, “Limelight”.

Waves of Music that thrives with time, and you heard it here, on the Minstral show.

Be sure to support the artists by going to their official websites, buying their music and joining their email platforms. Details are below.

The Minstral Show Episode 82

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SONGS:

SET 01

The Hanging Stars – I Will Please You (2020)

David Bowie – Valentine’s Day (2013)

Adam Evolving – Haunting (2012)

Michael on Fire – Please Yourself (2020)

SET 02

Dave Kerzner & Sonic Elements – Limelight (Rush Cover 2012)

S.J. Tucker – 1157 (Till its Over) (2020 Remix)

Cale Parks – Running Family (2009)

Night Beds – Ramona (2013)

SET 03

David Philips, Luc Suarez, Javier Bayon – In Focus (2020)

Pia Fraus – Love Sports (2020)

Constant Smiles – Out of it Part 1 (2017)

James Parker – Until the End of Time (2019)

 ALSO:

Be sure to support the artists by going to their official websites, buying their music and joining their email platforms. (See Artist Links below.)

ARTISTS LINKS:

The Hanging Stars

David Bowie

Adam Evolving

Michael on Fire

Sonic Elements

Dave Kerzner

S.J. Tucker

Cale Parks

Night Beds

David Philips

Pia Fraus

Constant Smiles

JamesParker

Special thanks to: Southbound Snake Charmers & John Palmer for their music contribution to this program.

Program Intro Song:

Southbound Snake Charmers - Cut My Time

3rd set Intro

John Palmer - Nyx

The World United Music Podcast was carried on 11 different platforms including Anchor FM, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Castbox, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, PodBean and of course on our World United Music Blog. You can still find the podcast on "Breaker" and "PodBean" 

Catch the Wave!”

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…and of course, here, on the World United Music Blog. 😊

Catch the Wave!

The Minstral Show – (Episode 080)

Welcome to the Minstral Show, the podcast that spotlights the very best music from around the world, made exclusively in the 21^st century.

Another decade of Rock n Roll has come and gone as 2019 gives way to the evolving artistic freedoms of the 2020’s.

Although, once thought dead, Rock has flourished in the shadows over the last decade as millions of artists who once had the doors of opportunity closed to them, suddenly found a spotlight via the internet…The result of which has breathed new life into artistic freedom, collaboration, independence and the re-emergence of the small record Label.

Rock n Roll will never die…and what better way to prove it than to feature great new music by JD McPherson, Jeff Lynne, The Hanging Stars, The Who, ASA, and Alain Whyte…Also included are fantastic songs by United Ghosts, Peacefield, Alan Reed, Potter’s Daughter, Colin Devlin and Sonic Divide.

The new age of Rock n Roll is in full swing and you get that here, on the Minstral Show.

Be sure to support the artists by going to their official websites, buying their music and joining their email platforms. Details are below.

The Minstral Show Episode 80

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SONGS:

SET 01

JD McPherson – Red Bows (for a Blue Girl)

Jeff Lynne’s ELO – Time of Our Life

United Ghosts – Ever Closer

The Hanging Stars – Tom Petty

SET 02

The WHO – Ball and Chain

Peacefield – Daylight’s Coming Fast

ASA – Good Thing

Alain Whyte – A Higher Power

SET 03

Alan Reed – Turning Away

Potter’s Daughter – Movement IV

Colin Devlin – High Point

Sonic Divide – Horizon

ALSO:

Be sure to support the artists by going to their official websites, buying their music and joining their email platforms. (See Artist Links below.)

ARTIST Links:

JD McPherson

Jeff Lynne’s ELO

United Ghosts

The Hanging Stars

The WHO

Peacefield

Asa

Alain Whyte

Alan Reed

Potter’s Daughter

Colin Devlin

Sonic Divide

Special thanks to: Southbound Snake Charmers & John Palmer for their music contribution to this program.

Program Intro Song:

Southbound Snake Charmers - Cut My Time

3rd set Intro

John Palmer- Nyx

The World United Music Podcast was carried on 11 different platforms including Anchor FM, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Castbox, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, PodBean and of course on our World United Music Blog. You can still find the show on Breaker & PodBean linked below. Hey, “Catch the Wave!”

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PodBean

…and of course, here, on the World United Music Blog. 😊

Catch the Wave!

The Minstral Show – (Episode 078)

Welcome to the Minstral Show, the podcast that spotlights the very best music from around the world, made exclusively in the 21^st century.

An awesome music line up today as we begin closing in on the end of another decade. November 2019 has seen a flurry of great new music released by signed unsigned and independent artists, and so today we’re going to play some of those songs, all of which rank in the very best rock, progressive rock, alternative and Psychedelic streams in this continuing music evolution.

New songs featured today are by; “In Continuum, Charles Rumback and Ryley Walker, Agnes Obel, The Hanging Stars, Randy McStine, Dustin Prinz, Superdrone, and Skeleton Goode”. Also featured in today’s program are awesome tunes by Calexico, Some Velvet Morning, Lo-Fi Resistance and Sarah Jaffe.

Be sure to support the artists by going to their official websites, buying their music and joining their email platforms. Details are below.

The evolution of rock never sounded so good, and you heard it here first, on the Minstral Show.

The Minstral Show Episode 78

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SONGS

SET 01

In Continuum – All that Is (New)

Calexico – Curse of the Ride

Charles Rumback & Ryley Walker – Worn and Held (New)

Agnes Obel – Island of Doom (New)

SET 02

The Hanging Stars – I’ve seen the Summer in Her Eyes (New)

Randy McStine – Prayer (New)

Dustin Prinz – Dusting for Prints (New)

Some Velvet Morning – Resistance

SET 03

LO-FI Resistance – Chalk Lines

Superdrone – Be There (New)

Sarah Jaffe – Black Hoax Lie

Skeleton Goode – When the Dragon Flies Low (New)

ALSO:

Be sure to support the artists by going to their official websites, buying their music and joining their email platforms. (See Artist Links below.)

ARTIST LINKS:

In Continuum

Calexico

Charles Rumback

Ryley Walker

Agnes Obel

The Hanging Stars

Randy McStine

Dustin Prinz

Some Velvet Morning

LO-FI Resistance

Superdrone

SarahJaffe

Skeleton Goode

Special thanks to: Southbound Snake Charmers & John Palmer for their music contribution to this program.

Program Intro Song:

Southbound Snake Charmers - Cut My Time

3rd set Intro

John Palmer - Nyx

The World United Music Podcast was carried on 11 different platforms including Anchor FM, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Castbox, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, PodBean and of course on our World United Music Blog. You can still find the show on Breaker & PodBean linked below. Hey, “Catch the Wave!”

Breaker

PodBean

…and of course, here, on the World United Music Blog. 😊

Catch the Wave!

The Minstral Show – (Episode 055)

Hello everyone, we’re back after a short break to bring you the best and newest songs of the 21^st century featuring: Blackwater Holylight, Factice Factory, Sir Robin & The Longbowmen, Muff, Great Lake Swimmers, Agnes Obel, Lucy Kruger, S.J. Tucker, Wheat Fields, The Hanging Stars, Paul Weller and Chelsea Lee.

More than just a podcast, World United Music has emerged to bring you the best music being made in the 21^st century by signed, unsigned and Independent artists.

To all the Artists, be sure to share the podcast episode with your network as it helps bring attention not only to your work but to the work of others as well. That's what the “World United Music” project is all about, bringing attention to all the artists who make great music.

SET: 01

From Portland Oregon, “Blackwater Holylight” starts off the first set with “Sunrise” taken from their April 2018 self titled album “Blackwater Holylight”.

“Sunrise” is an intricate brew of music genres that swirls into a psychedelic pool of mystique, thought and garage rock. A Great new alternative tune to start off today’s episode.

Following Blackwater Holylight is “Factice Factory” from Lievin France with their June 2018 single, “Extinguisher”.

“Extinguisher is a new wave  / dark wave offering that reminds of Gary Numan in all its electro mysterious and futurist atmosphere. It borders on late 70’s early 80’s new wave but is darkly unique with its own signiture. Good sounds from Lievin France.

From Dresden Germany, Sir Robin & The Longbowmen follow with “In the Dark” taken from their January 2016 self Titled album “Sir Robin & The Longbowmen”

“In the Dark” is a good mix of Heavy Psyche and Dark Wave which best describes the atmosphere it invokes on the listener…its like being in the moments of a heavy dream well before waking up. Good song.

Austin Texas band “Muff” close the set with the title track to their August 2018 album “Go Gently”.

One of six great tunes on the album by Rachel LaCoss, Taylor Wallace, Nic Valenzuela, and Scott Lowe.

And so, Good music flows in the 21^st century with Sunrise, Extinguisher, In the Dark and Go Gently, on the Minstral show.

SET: 02

Toronto Ontario Band, Great Lake Swimmers starts off the second set with “New Light” taken from their 2009 album “Lost Channels” –

Great Lake Swimmers is built around the melodic folk rock songs of singer / songwriter Tony Dekker… “New Light” being a good soothing example of their melodic music and poetic lyrics, let’s us know that Change, is a constant.

Agnes Obel follows with “Stone” taken from her October 2016 album “Citizen of Glass” - The music is dreamy yet with an aura of shadow and mystique where poetic lyrics gently invites the listener to personal imagery…a very engaging song to be sure.

Up Next is South Africa’s Lucy Kruger with “Heart of Stone” taken from her 2012 debut album “Cut those Strings”.

Sometimes leaving a place can be a good thing in order for the soul to evolve but in leaving, there is always someone left behind. “Heart of Stone” is a song about that experience sung in a very honest and down to earth way. Lucy now makes Berlin Germany her home and has evolved wonderfully into “Lucy Kruger and the Lost Boys”…lot’s of great music to discover there.

S.J. Tucker closes the set with “Storm” taken from her October 2006 album ”Sirens”. The “Storm” signifies our path in life as the gypsy soul wonders across the land to live life and explore it to its fullest…Sometimes it’s better to be the River and not the stone.

And So, change waits for no one as new light shines to turn some of us into stone and others to flight as we begin new journey’s on the road and in the storm ahead called life.

SET: 03

From Black-heath Australia, “Wheat Fields” kicks off our last set with the title track to their May 2013 EP “Saturnalia” –

Saturnalia is a psychedelic pop tune that derives its name from the Ancient Roman celebration held in December to honor Saturn. The song is a harmonic blend of psychedelia and vocals that certainly pleases the ear. Excellent music by Wheat Fields.

London UK Band “The Hanging Stars” follow with “Golden Vanity” taken from their March 2016 Album “Over the Silvery Lake” an awesome album by the way, with its soft psychedelic Americana country vibes and ambiance. What’s not to like? “ Golden Vanity”

Paul Weller follows with “Aspects” a pre-released single from his upcoming September 14^th 2018 album “True Meanings”. This will be Paul’s 26^th album to date which speaks to Paul’s successful career in music. The song “Aspects” is a reflection of hope and empathy, which are qualities in short supply in today’s world. Good music and great timing.

Closing the set is Virginia state’s Chelsea Lee with “Lucky for You” a song released in 2009 while she was still in high school. It’s a wonderful song that expresses the pains of a break up, yet its sung with hope, bravery and a hidden melancholy at the same time. A masterful song that sent sparks and excitement sky high across YouTube when it first came out….and the magic is still there.

However, her self made video and all her artist links disappeared from YouTube sometime ago but I found the original video on Vimeo and since I’m unable to track down artist links for Chelsea Lee, I have included the Vimeo link in the episode description. So please do visit Chelsey there and leave a comment. “Lucky for You” is a wonderful song not to be missed.

Be sure to support the artists by going to their official websites, buying their music and joining their email platforms. Details are in the episode description.

And now the final set on today’s program in celebration of life and hope for the future. Thanks for joining us everyone and we’ll see you all next week, enjoy the music.

The Minstral Show – (Episode 055)

SONGS:

SET 01

Blackwater Holylight – Sunrise

Factice Factory – Extinguisher

Sir Robin & The Longbowmen – In the Dark

Muff – Go Gently

SET 02

Great Lake Swimmers – New Light

Agnes Obel – Stone

Lucy Kruger – Heart of Stone

S.J. Tucker – Storm

SET 03

Wheat Fields – Saturnalia

The Hanging Stars – Golden Vanity

Paul Weller – Aspects

Chelsea Lee – Lucky for You

ALSO:

Be sure to support the artists by going to their official websites, buying their music and joining their email platforms. (See Details below.)

ARTIST Links:

Blackwater Holylight

Factice Factory

Sir Robin & The Longbowmen

Muff

Great Lake Swimmers

Agnes Obel

Lucy Kruger

S.J. Tucker

Wheat Fields

The Hanging Stars

Paul Weller

Chelsea Lee

The World United Music Podcast was carried on 11 different platforms including Anchor FM, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Castbox, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, PodBean and of course on our World United Music Blog. You can still find the show on Breaker & PodBean linked below. Hey, “Catch the Wave!”

Breaker

PodBean

Catch the Wave!