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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: 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: Regina Ray Photography   Flaming June - Hope in a Jar Release Date: November 05, 2021 Label: selfrelease Format: CD / Digital Length: 34:22 Genre: Indie Folk / Folk Rock Origin: Newmarket , England Since Louise Eatock , also known as Flaming June from Newmarket near Cambridge had her first appearance on MangoWave in July, my anticipation for the release date of "Hope in a Jar" has grown steadily. And now it is here, the latest album by the English Folk, Rock, and Indie artist; a ten-song compilation of songs that connect traditional and contemporary music, old tales and reflections about nowadays' society. And thus, "Hope in a Jar" is an album that drips with love, desire, passion, reflection, and a wholesome perspective on past, present and future combined. If you have not heard any music by Flaming June, I recommend to also listen to previously released EP " The Firework's  Daughter " which features the stunning song 'The Wo...

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: Molosser     Molosser - Ellesmere Island Release Date: September 03, 2021 Length: 03:38 Genre:  Folk Rock Origin:  Uråsa ,  Sweden Uråsa's Folk Rock duo Tess  and Jahn , also known as Molosser, will probably not need any further introduction since they have appeared on MangoWave quite frequently, as you can see by clicking here . If you want to know more about the two artists from Sweden, the review of their album "Appear" might be the best way to learn about them. The single on hand was originally featured on that very album as well - a full-length release consisting of nine A-Sides as it was called. On 'Ellesmere Island', Molosser take us to a cold, cold place: Canada's northernmost island Ellesmere - also known as Umingmak Nuna in the Inuktitut language. With guitars tuned so low they could salvage ship wrecks from the Arctic Sea, and percussions as soft as the noises of steps through thick snow, Molosser musick the atmosphere of the spa...

Picture Credit: Molosser / Evil Ear   Molosser - Back in Black (AC/DC Cover) Release Date: September 17, 2021 Length: 03:38 Genre:  Folk Rock Origin:  Uråsa ,  Sweden Swedish duo Molosser has become a frequently featured band on MangoWave. You will find previous articles and reviews on the music by Tess  and Jahn   here . Their newest output is something I would not have expected. The bigger is the surprise. 'Back in Black', originally written and performed by a band from Australia that I find extremely overrated, is the latest video release by Molosser, and actually it has become pretty cool! Although the cover version does not feature too many of the thrilling dark harmonies that make Molosser's original songs so exciting, the duo has hereby created a cool camp fire version of the rock classic. Whether AC/DC fans will like it as much as I do, I cannot tell. Content from the  MangoNews  will always stay in the  MangoRotation  playlist f...

Picture Credit: Regine Ray Photography   Flaming June - Paralyse me where I stand Release Date: August 12, 2021 Length: 02:53 Genre:  Folk Rock  /  Indie Folk Origin:  Cambridge ,  England Lousie Eatock , also known as Flaming June, might be one of the greatest musical discoveries that I made this year. The previous single 'The Ballad of Daniel Dawson' completely blew my mind ( read the review here ), and ' The Firework Maker's Daughter ' is on hot rotation whenever I work at the hostel. Some weeks ago, Flaming June released a new single, 'Paralyse me where I stand', which will be featured on the upcoming album " Hope in a Jar " together with 'The Ballad of Daniel Dawson' and eight other tracks. You can already pre-order the CD, and here is another good reason why to do so: Dark harmonies and a melancholic theme open the song, and in its beginning it partially reminds of the stunning duo Molosser . With the dynamic chorus, Flaming June adds...

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: 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: Varghem Visuals / Evil Ear   Molosser - Ray of Moonlight Release Date: July 05, 2021 Length: 05:05 Genre:  Folk Rock Origin:  Uråsa ,  Sweden Let's be honest. Molosser's album "Appear" is a collection of hits and bangers. If you wanted to read my review of the full-length, click here . Hence, it is only comprehensible that the Swedish duo is releasing single after single from their first longplayer. The latest of these singles is the stunning track 'Ray of Moonlight' which apparently will be the second but last single release from "Appear" before ' Ellesmere Island ' will get its own video later this year. The song title 'Ray of Moonlight' is like onomatopeia to the music of the track. With their bitter-sweet and darkishly atmospheric sonic art, Molosser enchant their audience once more. Thus, 'Ray of Sunlight' feels like a silver stream of light breaking through thick clouds and reflecting on the cold surface ...

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: 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 ...

Picture Credit: Nicky Moran   Nicky Moran - Gonna Turn Release Date: June 04, 2021 Length: 03:38 Genre: Alt Country / Soul Origin: Hamilton , New Zealand New Zealand's singer and songwriter Nicky Moran  will publish her tenth album "Unlocked" this year. The award-winning artist is well-known for her concert tours in prisons. Moran 's mission is to spread hope, love, and peace amongst those who need a second chance. Nicky Moran  magically mixes Country and Soul, and thereby creates a powerful Rock Gospel. The gifetd musician uses gorgeous harmonies and soul-touching choruses to enchant her audience. "Gonna turn" is positivity-spreading piece of joy and hope, and you don't even have to be religious to enjoy it. Content from the  MangoNews  will always stay in the  MangoRotation  playlist for 14 days. This coverage was created via Musosoup  #Sustainablecurator Nicky Moran Online: Homepage Facebook Instagram YouTube Spotify Looking for affordable and...