Fresh Mango: December 28, 2021
18 new releases that are worth checking out!
18 short reviews.
If available on Spotify, one song each will also be added to the MangoRotation playlist (MR) for 14 days.
This coverage was created via Musosoup #Sustainablecurator
De Arma - Strayed in Shadows (MR)
With their newest album "Strayed in the Shadows", Swedish band De Arma hark back on their roots. Thus, the shadows of twelve years band history come to life on this seven-track release published via Trollmusic this June. Hence, De Arma let the emotional and anthemic sounds of Gothic Rock become even more imposant by merging them with the atmospheric air of Alternative Rock and the gentle cold of Post Rock.
_Echoseven - Every-Thing (MR)
_Echoseven from New Brunswick, Canada present their new sound as they re-released the 2020 song 'Every-Thing'. With newfound strength and finesse, the quintet lets the audience enjoy the sonic journey up from rock bottom like a phoenix from the ashes once more. This highly empowering and healing track is the ideal soundtrack for not giving up, for re-starting and re-inventing oneself.
Little Oil - Little Oil (MR)
Victor Mitrani, born in Ciudad de Mexico, musically socialized in San Francisco and the Bay Area, now based in Richmond, CA, has fulfilled his artistic dream. The selftitled debut album by his new project Little Oil contains at least 100% Victor Mitrani. Together with more than a dozen guest musicians, Mitrani has recorded exactly the sound the wanted. Little Oil is thus a sonic journey through a hot desert alongside inviting oasis towards the next nocturnal campfire. This psychedelix mix from Americana, Post Punk, and Indie Rock is stunnning from beginning to end.
The Congregation - Soundtrack to the End of the World (MR)
If the world was about to end tomorrow, would you still finish some business? And notwithstanding whether or not, what would your last day be like? Well, one thing is sure, and that is that the last day on planet Earth desperately needs an amazing soundtrack. Good thing, Canadian artist Clayton Bellamy provides us with some full-throttle Rock'n'Roll to enjoy the eschaton to. So turn up the volume on this killer track and enjoy the rain of fire and stars.
Miss Elm - Pippi Long (MR)
With her latest song 'Pippi Long', Erin Harrington from Brisbane, Australia has created a wholesome and beautiful musical hommage to mother Earth and her beauty. From the meditative, light-footed, and lighthearted Folk anthem, as well from its title, you can also draw a reference to Pippilotta Viktualia Rullgardina Krusmynta Efraimsdotter Långstrump - the best idol any child (and adult) can have. With violin, ukulele, and hypnotizing vocals, Miss Elm sonically embraces our home planet whom we should caress much more.
Georgia Maria - Won't you? (MR)
With this single, Georgia Maria from Camden Town, London has announced her debut EP "Only One Another" which has been released this October. By producing sonorous and dynamic Folk Rock that contains the slightly dark note of Alternative Rock and bright sparks of Prog Rock, Georgia Maria invites us to a lighthearted dance. The song comes with a great arc of suspense that makes both, the intensity and the progressive impact increase over time until they both finally climax in the last chorus.
Pennan Brae - Planted (MR)
Vancouver-based musician Pennan Brae has hereby released his tenth longplayer album that goes by the title "The Garden Series, Vol. 1: Planted" - or "Planted" in short. On ten new tracks the artist from British Columbia takes th listeners back to the sunny shore of the 1970s and 1980s. Dynamic rhythms that make standing still impossible build the foundation for accelerating Indie and Garage Rock themes, some Surf Rock sparks and Pennan Brae's mesmerizing gentle vocals. This album spreads sunshine and vitamin D at any season.
Joshua Zero - Antistar (MR)
So you think Punk Rock needs a new hero? Here's Joshua Zero!
The young artist from England merges the attitude of Punk Rock with Electronica sound elements, a woke and progressive conduct, and the energy that makes the street go aflame. With his single 'Antistar', Joshua Zero gathers those who have had enough of capitalist exploitation, homphobic and transphobic exclusion, sexual assaults and sexist behaviour, segregation, racism, or antisemitism. This banger srack is pefect for both, moshpit and revolution.
Judy Granville - I'll survive (MR)
Sussex-based Judy Granville has got something for us that we all desperately need: positivity. Theartist from Hove presents her song 'I'll survive', an ironic and cynical take on life with all of its little and big crises and problems. Somewhere between an empty barstool, a lonesome bed, an endless walk home, and the pais that come with a hangover, Judy Granville encourages the audience that recovery and survival are certain.
Betty Moon - Cosmicoma (MR)
The latest album by Malibu's Betty Moon radiates freedom, liberty and independence with every note. On eight new tracks, the artist from Los Angeles creates thrilling ad anthemic soundscapes that remind of skies clearing from dark clouds, of decampment, and hope. The Alternative Rock that Betty Moon presents here is fit for the masses without abandoning its independent roots, and by implementing electronic elements, the music receives a modern approach.
Viscula - Seagulls (MR)
'Seagulls' was the first ex ante single to Viscula's new album "IV" which was then released on December 17. This instrumental piece features guest star Alexander Titov who played the bass parts. Titov might be most known for playing with legendary Soviet Rock band Кино. The single on hand is a beautiful presentation of what to expect from Viscula's fourth album. Atmospheric and psychedelic Post Rock embraces the dark and gloomy melancholy of New Wave and Post Punk, and thus the sounds create a vast soundscape that reminds the beauty of the tundra.
Murnau - Dalia (MR)
On this twelve-mnute sonic journey, the Illinois-based duo Murnau takes their listeners towards the darkest and coldest depths of our reality. Doom Metal, Sludge, and Shoegaze create an opening, freezing like a blizzard of needles. As the sounds become calmer, the metallic parts vanish, and some dark Dream Pop and Shoegaze vocals hover above a meditative mix of mellotrone and acoustic guitar tracks. And then, the tension rises once more, building up for the giant finale. What an arc of suspense, what a thrilling track!
Anindya Mukherjee - Begin Again (MR)
Peace is possible, sometimes we just need to stop being afraid to begin again. Anindya Mukherjee from Kolkata, India has created a beautiful Prog Rock and Rhythm and Blues song that is driven by a powerful piano and wakes hope for peace and change. The verses feature the stories of two of the most famous ambassadors of peace: Mother Theresa from Albania and Nelson Mandela from South Africa.
FiveSidedDice - Baggage (MR)
For Roscoe Nefdt, also known as FiveSidedDice from South African city Gqberha, the year 2021 ends with another EP. The five-track release "Baggage" is most certanly the bestoutput, the South African artist has had so far. The gere-bending independent style that FiveSidedDice has never been so accurate, so confident, so on-point before. From Rap over Reggae, R'n'B, Blues, Ska, to Punk, FiveSidedDice is constantly delivering and entertaining.
Tony Goff and the Broken Colours - Take a Gamble (MR)
By the end of a turbulent year, Buckinghamshire's Tony Goff and The Broken Colurs return with an optimistic annd dynamic Funk Rock track. The band from England presents their new sound and where the latest progress has brought them to. Although the result may stun you for a heartbeat, the next moment the new sound by Tony Goff and The Broken Colours will immediately move you to either the dancefloor or the roulettet table (you can dance at the roulette table, too).
The Other Colors - Vivre (MR)
Marie Möör et les autres couleurs, or The Other Colors are an Industrial, Wave, and Noise act from French capital Paris. Their single 'Vivre' (French: 'to live') is a deep dive into the realms where consciousness and unconsciousness do not differ any more. Organic and improvised noises create a dark soundscape on which vocalist Marie Möör can freely express herself.
Down South Pepper Band - Boots and Overcoat (MR)
When you visit the home of Down South Pepper Band, you will find yourselves at Kvalsund in the Finnmark in Northern Norway - the northernmost of the European continent. The band plays music that is influenced by their environnment: nature, the sea, the cultural roots of the Lappish region, and the fact that cold and wind are very present. And yet, the Americana or Folk played by Down South Pepper Band is very dynamic and invites you to a lightfooted dance to warm your cold limbs to.
Grey Tower Heights - I don't know your name (MR)
London's Grey Tower Heights play for an intimate waltz on the dancefloor. We are joined by dance partners whom we know very well - or at least we thin that we do, because this 3/4 accompanies a dance with ourselves. This dark Folk and Pop anthem will get us closer to ourselves than we have ever been before.
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