It’s a glorious day to wrap up a quiet Release Week. We’re starting to see some snow flying in the air, which is fine, as long as it doesn’t land.
I was able to find a total of 32 songs to recommend; Three Singles and two Albums. Let’s call it a healthy snack of Organic and Electronic sounds. Allons-y!
The Icelandic Vocal Goddess Björk is back with a “New” single. I use the quotes because Oral actually had its birth in the mid-1990’s. Ms. Gudmunsdottir decided to revive the discarded track, and asked Spanish singer Rosalía to join her. Proceeds for the song will be used for Legal Fees to fight International Fishing in Iceland. It sounds like it could have easily fit on Homogenic.
A single from War-torn Jerusalem is making the crowd at My Imaginary Nightclub feel awkward. But they’re ordering more drinks as they dance to Aralkum b/w Zellij by Mozaik Ses. The A-side is a head-nodder, whilst the B-side will have you busting several embarrassing moves.
Playing next for the patrons at Mon Discotheque Imaginaire is a single from UK Producer Iglooghost. Collision Data b/w Diode Teeth begins with a brisk Electronic slap of an A-side that features the wonderful Marina Herlop on vocals. Diode Teeth keeps the energy edgy and dark for all my Goth friends.
The long-held tradition of getting together with friends to create Art continues to thrive, no matter how the Industry winds may blow. The new album from American transplant to Canada Robert Connely Farr is a simple-yet-effective demonstration of this ethic. The Blues guitarist and singer sat down with his friend Jimmy “Duck” Holmes on drums, pressed “Record,” and came up with the thirteen tracks that is Pandora Sessions. Earthy downhome grooves with a whole lot of soul.
My Feature Pick for this week is an Artist that Cult Film Director John Waters described as, “Roy Orbison with a head wound.” Bloodshot Bill hails from Montreal, Canada, and he carries a distinctly American sound. His new album Psyche-o-Billy has a classic Rockabilly and Country/Western soul, performed by a potentially insane person who emotes with wild yelps and yodels. His background vocals are hilarious singalongs, particularly on I’m A Ding Dong and the “poppa doos” of Tell Me To Go. Great fun for all.
Important Scheduling Note: Now that the Release Schedule is thinning out for the rest of the year, I will be releasing the 2023 New Music Jason Prize Longlist. The list of my twenty favourite albums of the year will be ready for your eyes on Sunday, December 3 at 9:00 am EST. The winner of the New Music Jason Prize will be announced on Sunday, December 31.
Take care of yourself!
New Music Jason’s Picks 