SONGS WE LOVED! 11-17 November 2024
This week’s round-up brings a fresh wave of musical energy across genres!
Featuring Divided Heaven, Louisiana Child, Federale, Jessie Wilson, Some One's Sons, Dopamine, Gina Cimmelli, Veera Kuisma, The Speed Of Sound, and Rex & The Rhythm.
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Divided Heaven - Living Funeral
Photo Credit: Katie Warrick
Divided Heaven’s Living Funeral punches forward with unapologetic intensity, pulling you through a cathartic, guitar-driven outcry against the political disillusionment of recent years. With Jamie Woolford’s crisp production amplifying the track’s punch, Jeff Berman’s vocal delivery feels fierce and unrestrained.
Berman’s message is urgent and searing, channeling the charged emotions stirred by the events of January 6th at the Capitol. Fueled by personal and collective frustration, Living Funeral directly calls out hypocrisy and mob mentality.
The song’s relentless energy and razor-sharp lyrics stand as a fearless declaration from Divided Heaven, unafraid to confront the gritty truths of our times.
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Louisiana Child - Cocaine Cowboy
Louisiana Child’s Cocaine Cowboy hits like a desert storm, merging southern rock and blues grit with a haunting tale of addiction.
Led by Daniel Theriault’s powerful vocals, the song layers heady guitar riffs with steady, driving percussion, painting a ferocious, cinematic picture of a man haunted by his vices.
Mastered by Ted Jensen, Cocaine Cowboy, marks a promising start for Louisiana Child and sets the stage for more to come from their debut EP.
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Federale - Dark Waters
Photo Credit Jason Quigley
Federale plunges into darker waters blending Deathrock-inspired harmonies with their signature cinematic sound.
Drawing inspiration from gothic titans like Sisters of Mercy, Dark Waters explores themes of life beyond death, featuring reverberating acoustic guitars and distorted Mellotron, gliding over Hegna's commanding vocals.
Released under Reverb & Seduction, their sixth album celebrates 20 years of Federale’s creative evolution. Currently on their European tour, Federale will bring their signature spaghetti western sound to Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and Italy, with concerts already having taken place in France, Spain, and Germany (more info on the tour here).
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Jessie Wilson - Blame It on Alabama
Photo credit Sam Aldrich
Jessie Wilson’s Blame It on Alabama is a foot-stomping tribute to her Southern roots.
Blending alt-country with a dash of honky-tonk, Wilson brings her hometown of Phenix City to life, celebrating its charm and character through her evocative storytelling and radiant vocals.
Co-written with Johnny McGuire and Andrew Stone, Blame It on Alabama channels 90s country nostalgia with a modern twist, offering a rousing sound that invites you to join in the revelry.
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Some One's Sons - The Best Man
The Best Man by Some One’s Sons is a soul-stirring journey into loyalty’s darkest corner.
Irish history isn’t just recounted here—it’s felt, as the band narrates the tragic friendship of Rory O’Connor and Kevin O’Higgins, two comrades turned fated foes in the crucible of the Irish Civil War.
With a sound that melds folk with a contemporary hue, the song hums with tension, moving from the promise of brotherhood to the sting of betrayal. Lyrics twist from devotion to despair, lingering like a ghost with a bone-deep ache. The chorus hangs heavy, reverberating with a vow that couldn’t be kept, sharpening the knife edge between loyalty and duty with each note.
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Dopamine - Angela
Dopamine’s Angela, brings a rush of youthful nostalgia wrapped in a dreamy indie pop sound.
With blissful, romantic undertones, the track transports you back to those fleeting moments of teenage hangouts and the places that once felt like home. It’s a song about memories, both sweet and bittersweet, as the band reflects on a time that can never be relived.
Recorded in their own newly built studio, Angela marks a fresh chapter for Dopamine, and it’s clear they’ve found their groove.
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Gina Cimmelli - Love Is Scary
Gina Cimmelli’s Love Is Scary takes dark romance to a delightfully twisted level, blending Halloween-inspired themes with a catchy indie pop edge.
The track plays on iconic horror film characters, using them as metaphors for an intense, unshakeable bond between two people. With lyrics like "If I was Hannibal, would you be my Clarice Starling?" Cimmelli crafts a playful yet eerie narrative of love that’s far from conventional, yet deeply endearing.
The song’s clever balance of eerie imagery and heartfelt devotion is underscored by its rich indie folk-pop sound, with haunting melodies and quirky instrumentation that mirror its playful macabre nature.
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Veera Kuisma - Käkilintu
Photo credit: Elias Frigård
Veera Kuisma’s Käkilintu (Cuckoo Bird) brings a fresh twist on Finnish folk, blending traditional elements with an upbeat, pop-like energy.
Rooted in Finland's deep folk traditions, this lullaby brings together vibrant melodies and rhythmic Polska grooves, drawing lyrics from various regions across the country.
While the track is based on a soothing lullaby, the track pulses with life, offering a cheerful respite from the rush of daily life.
The lively instrumental backing—with violin, cello, and trumpet—creates an engaging and joyful atmosphere that dances alongside the track’s whimsical, mellifluous melody.
A delightful escape into a world of beautiful sounds and nostalgic simplicity.
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The Speed Of Sound - Artificial Paradise
The Speed of Sound’s Artificial Paradise is a bold and sharp critique of the rise of AI in music.
Taken from their upcoming album A Cornucopia: Bounty (out November 22), the song is a lush blend of indie rock and danceable power pop, contrasting sharply with its message. Artificial Paradise rejects AI’s sterile take on creativity, standing firmly in celebration of human-made music.
This is more relevant than ever.
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Rex & The Rhythm - Play My Guitar
Rex & The Rhythm’s Play My Guitar, is an all-out jam session, bottled up and ready to blow.
The groovy anthem tackles the frustration of giving everything in a relationship, only to be left feeling like it’s never enough. With undeniable swagger, Rex channels this energy into a killer blend of funky guitar riffs, soul-laden hooks, and an unbridled vocal performance.
Bringing his Caribbean roots and LA style, Rex proves again why he’s a musical powerhouse. If this track doesn’t make you wanna move, check your pulse.
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About Chris Roditis
Chris Roditis has been an active musician since 1995 in various bands and projects across a variety of genres ranging from acoustic, electronic to nu metal, british rock and trip hop. He has extensive experience as a mixing engineer and producer and has built recording studios for most of the projects he has been involved with. His passion for music steered his entrepreneurial skills into founding MusicNGear in 2012.
Contact Chris Roditis at chrisroditis@kinkl.com
