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First of all, and because it cannot be said often enough: нет войны | ні війні | No War How to help the people in Ukraine ______________________________________________________ This coverage was created via Musosoup  #Sustainablecurator Click here  and run your own campaign on MusoSoup Picture Credit: Phil Drury  / 2324 Photography Craig Gould - Burned Release Date: May 11, 2022 Duration: 03:47 Origin: Americana / Alt Country Origin: Burton-on-Trent , England In October 2021, the debut single 'Ain't no Place to hide' by Staffordshire's Craig Could  was featured on MangoWave ( find the article here ). The single which was release on September 15, 2021, was the first out of three ex ante teasers for Craig Gould 's first full-length album "Songs from the Campfire". The longplayer is expected to drop in late summer (Northern Hemisphere) of 2022, and besides 'Ain't no Place to hide', and the second single ' Captain of the Seas ', it will al...

Picture Credit: Hotel California   Hotel California - Orange Release Date: June 04, 2021 Label: Timezone Records Format: CD / Digital Length: 35:45 Genre: Americana / Folk Origin: Hamburg , Germany In the new millenium's first decade, Daniel Bewernick-Green  toured the United States and Europe together with Carl Albrecht . It took until 2009 until the first album by Hotel California "The New Sound of Folk" was released. And the approach by which Hotel California rethink Folk and Americana is indeed a fresh and uncommon one, as we can still hear a dozen years later on the latest release "Orange". The creatuve process in which the album was born can be located between lockdowns and constant uncertainty about the future - it was the beginning of the coronacene. Thus, Hotel California have put a COVID track on "Orange"; but it is not a song about life with the virus, or about the new reality that was brought to us by the virus. On the contrary, it is a so...

Picture Credit: Ken Bennett   Couldn't Be Happiers - Songs for Butchie, Vol. I Release Date: November 03, 2021 Label: selfrelease Format: Digital Length: 11:05 Genre: Alt Country / Americana Origin: Winston Salem , NC , USA Jodi Hildebrand Lee  (drums, harmonica, guitar, vocals) and Jordan Crosby Lee  (guitar, vocals) are Couldn't Be Happiers. Since 2017 the married couple based in North Carolina is constantly releasing singles and short EPs on which they present their "Alt-Country for Everyone". In honor of Jordan 's father Butchie  who passed away on November 03, 2020, the duo has released the four-track EP on hand on November 03, 2021. The EP contains the full potential of the genres Alt Country, traditional Country, Folk Rock, and Americana. With the first track 'Treehouse' and the third one 'The Earthquake Song', Couldn't Be Happiers present two highly energetic and dynamic tracks that invite to some joyful dance moves. The other two trac...

Picture Credit: Presley Duyck   Presley Duyck - Juliet Release Date: September 24, 2021 Length: 03:36 Genre: Indie Folk Origin:  Dallas ,  TX ,  USA What is your first association with the name Juliet ? Probably, a vastt majority of people socialized in Europe or North America will refer to the narrative of Juliet Capulet  and Romeo Montague , once written by William Shakespeare . The number of arts that was inspired by this drama is uncountable. Yet, there are great works that deserve special attention, and thus, here is 'Juliet', the latest single by Dallas' Presley Duyck . Inspired by the old tale, Duyck  wrote this song that is based on the original but contains unexpected twists which make 'Juliet' so exciting. Music-wise, 'Juliet' is a very warm and atmospheric Indie Folk anthem driven by a highly dynamic acoustic guitar and passionate Americana moods. The soundscapes beautifully musick Juliet 's longing for her beloved Romeo , and on top, it is th...

Picture Credit: TruckerBomb   TruckerBomb - Cannibal Release Date: September 24, 2021 Length: 03:49 Genre: Heavy Rock / Americana Origin: Los Angeles , CA , USA TruckerBomb's latest single "Cannibal" is a bit like an impressionist painting. By listening to the vocals you can clearly understand what the Californian band ist telling us about. But by digging deeper, the recipients become part of the artwork themselves and create their own meaning. Thus, I don't wanna go into detail too much when analyzing this town. The only this I can tell is that I actually grew up in Rotenburg an der Fulda. Cannibal by TruckerBomb Music-wise, TruckerBomb present a sound that is as great and as wide as the Mongolian steppes. Americana, Alternative Rock, Heavy Rock, and Alt Country come together in a single glass, get stirred, shaken, and mixed, and then make an amazingly tasty drink. Dust, sunburn, and cigarettes might be among the taste notes, too. Music from every post will stay in ...

Picture Credit: Nicky Moran   Nicky Moran - Unlocked Release Date: August 27, 2021 Label: selfrelease Format: Digital Length: 61:55 Genre: Folk Rock / Gospel / Soul Origin:  Hamilton ,  New Zealand Written during the first lockdown in New Zealand, Nicky Moran 's tenth (!) album has been released while the sparsely populated country was under lockdown number three. On fifteen songs, the talented artist from Hamilton (or: Kirikiriroa) on the North Island spreads the hope and the positivity that so many people need in these weird times. Nicky Moran  mainly combines two ways to do so. Firstly, there is her musical style that predominantly merges Soul, Folk, and Alt Country. Secondly, Nicky Moran  makes the message of her Christian belief a major part of her lyrics. This may appear odd to some readers, having a Christian gospel album featured on a blog that frequently features Black Metal, but is that not what diversity in an open-minded society should be about? Ni...

Picture Credit: Craig Gould   Craig Gould - Ain't no place to hide Release Date: September 15, 2021 Length: 04:22 Genre: Americana / Country Origin: Burton-on-Trent , England It has been quite some time since we last had some autochthonous Country sound on MangoWave. Fortunately, Staffordshire's Craig Gould  is here to end that lean period. The artist's debut 'Ain't no place to hide' calls the audience to not simply accept every austerity that is imposed on them. Guest musicians on Gould 's debut are Adriana Spina , Chris Baldwin , and Anna Corcoran . Craig Gould Music · Ain't No Place to Hide (Radio Edit)MP3 The song's movement directly makes your head nod, and it reminds of the sound of a train rolling through barren lands and towards the sunset. Verses and chorus are full of gorgeous details and harmonic elements that make 'Ain't no place to hide' worth listening to several times in a row. Craig Gould 's stunningly soothing vocal...

Picture Credit: Sugarmoon   Sugarmoon - Try a little Release Date: October 01, 2021 Length: 02:55 Genre: Indie Folk / R'n'B Origin: Bristol , England One-and-a-half years of COVID and no end in sight. Yes, in many places we can go to bars, clubs, cinemas, or even concerts again. But still, life kind of feels like driving with the handbrake on. If you are in desperate need of some lightfooted and free tunes in these days, you are not alone. And thus, here is the latest single by Bristol's Ollie , Joe , Dave , Sophie , and Ryan  - here is 'Try a little' by Sugarmoon. Sweet as sugar and romantic as the full moon in a cloudless nocturnal sky, Sugarmoon masterfully merge genres and styles. The Bristol-based band creates an intelligent soundscape with such ease, they make it sound super simple. Folk meets Rhythm and Blues on an atmospheric Americana foundation and under sparkling Jazz highlights. Soothing, gentle, and colourful sounds make a song you want to fall in love...

Picture Credit: Adie Ellson   Ellsworth - Potholes Release Date: July 30, 2021 Length: 04:03 Genre: Folk Rock / Soul Origin: Denver , CO , USA Earlier this year, Denver's Megan Rose Ellsworth  blew the minds of numerous critics and music lovers when she released her solo debut " Ellsworth ". Half a year later, the gifted artist is back with her new single 'Potholes'. Megan Rose Ellsworth  herself wrote music and lyrics, played the acoustic guitars and sung the vocals on the recording. She got accompanied by Matt Hoffman  (drums, wurlitzer, backing vocals), Alec Doniger  (bass, backing vocals), and David Knodle  (electric guitar, backing vocals). 'Potholes' is a song that will make you get out off bed and start a fantastic day. Sonorous Soul elements merge with harmonic Folk, as Ellsworth's vocals fuel the audience with empowerment, positivity, and energy. This is sonic sunshine, vitamin D for your eardrums. Music from every post will stay in the  Mang...

Picture Credit: Scott Swain   Scott Swain - Skeletons Release Date: July 23, 2021 Length: 03:15 Genre: Indie Rock / Alt Country Origin: London , England Today, I'm not only presenting Scott Swain 's latest single 'Skeletons' but I can also say Happy Release Day! On this day, 28 August, the artist from London has released his second EP "Isolation". Thus, the ex ante single is a great chance to dive into the five-track EP on which Scott Swain  and his guest musicians provide us with a colourful bouquet of independent, dynamic, and soulful sounds. In the press kit of 'Skeletons', the artist challenges his audience to not shake their booty while listening to the song. Well, I accepted the challenge, and I failed. Scott Swain is a genre bender and he loves to overcome or ridicule musical genre boundaries. Listening to the whole EP, you will encounter plenty of other examples for his skills in doing so. Focussing on 'Skeletons', you can ask yourselv...

Picture Credit: The Cush Artwork: Winston Smith   The Cush - Riders in the Stardust Gold Release Date: August 06, 2021 Label: Mad Bunny Records Format: Vinyl / Digital Length: 33:19 Genre: Psychedelic Folk / Americana Origin: Fort Worth , TX , USA For more than twenty years, The Cush from Fort Worth, Texas stand for a unique mix of Space Rock, Psychedelic Rock, and Americana-influenced Folk. The band founded by Burette  and Gabrielle   Douglas has recently released their sixth full-length album. Not only has it been published two decades after their selftitled debut was born. Further, "Riders in the Stardust Gold" marks another milestone in the band's history since it is their first release on Ben Harper 's label Mad Bunny Records. "Riders in the Stardust Gold" is a mesmerizing sonic journey through a psychedelic kaleidoscope of heat, boppy colours, fuzzy images, and intense dreams. It is the idiosyncratic style that makes The Cush's sixth longplayer s...

Picture Credit: Pete Gardiner   Pete Gardiner - Sing from the Heart Release Date: June 25, 2021 Length: 04:31 Genre: Americana / Folk Rock Origin: London , England London-based Pete Gardiner  has provided us with an exciting new sonic narrative. His latest single deals with a person who is fed up with modern society and with life in general. As the pandemic kicked in, the protagonist finally had it, and thus simply said "flip it, I'm gonna be an outlaw"! Instead of singing from the heart as they used to do, the protagonist is now howling from a grave. In the thrilling sound, Pete Gardiner  fuses Folk and Anti-Folk, Americana and Country, and hence produces an atmospheric dark soundscape. Pete Gardiner 's "Sing from the Heart" is a hot recommendation for fans of Tito & Tarantula, Neil Young , or The Devil's Dandy Dogs . Content from the  MangoNews  will always stay in the  MangoRotation  playlist for 14 days. This coverage was created via Musosoup...

Picture Credit: Bailey Tomkison   Bailey Tomkinson - Bright Red Release Date: June 01, 2021 Length: 03:27 Genre: Soul / Indie Pop Origin: St. Ives , England Bailey Tomkinson is an up-and-coming, ambitious artist from Cornwall's Kernowfornia music scene. Celebrated for her sensual and artistic sonic creations, she has been called the British answer to Taylor Swift in the media. Her latest single "Bright Red" has become an anthem for everyone who seeked for the G7 Summit in Cornwall, 2021 to implement social justice and global sustainability to their future politics. Here is "Bright Red": Soul meets Pop, Americana joins a dance with Surf Rock, passion and love cross their arms together with resolute resistance, as Bailey Tomkinson presents her powerful anthem. "Bright Red" is a light-footed, soulful, and decisive call for a change. With smooth tunes and a heart full of soul, Bailey Tomkinson presents the anthem for a better future. Content from the  Mang...

Picture Credit: Gozer Goodspeed Artwork: Mike Five  / Gozer Goodspeed / Susan Ormand   Gozer Goodspeed - Ghosts of the Future & Past Release Date: July 30, 2021 Label: Lights and Lines Format: CD / Digital Length: 69:22 Genre: Folk Rock / Blues Rock Origin: Plymouth , England The album on hand is the first physical release published via Brighton's independent label Lights and Lines. The 17-track CD is a collection of songs written and performed by Plymouth-based singer and songwriter Gozer Goodspeed. Besides tracks that have appeared on his five albums released so far, "Ghosts of the Future & Past" contains five yet unreleased titbits. There is the song 'Charlatans and Hypnotists' that was written before Gozer Goodspeed called himself Gozer Goodspeed, there is a live bootleg of the unreleased track 'Killjoy Bulletin', an acoustic demo version of 'Now's not the Time to lay down' and a new remix of 'Gambler's Last Day' - the ...