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Check out the CD and digital artist samples from our March 2023 issue.
Stream the COMBINED playlist:
Download free tracks from DIGITAL SAMPLER:
afton wolfe
“Cry”
from the EP Twenty three
grandiflora records
Steeped in Motown/Memphis soul, “Cry” is a heartbreaking power ballad that comforts a friend who had just suffered an unimaginable tragedy: losing his wife, the mother of his three daughters. Melanie Dewey and Regina McCrary add soaring doo-wop harmonies to Wolfe’s therapeutic exaltation of love.
aftonwolfe.com
the gravel project
“Great Deep Blue”
From the album Live at Wellspring Studios
self-published
The Gravel Project is an all-star band comprised of Boston music veterans whose music blends rock, world music, and jazz with power and soul. Carrying on the tradition of ’70s blues and psychedelic rock music, The Gravel Project embodies the spirit of Carlos Santana combined with the classic raw energy and soulful songwriting of The Allman Brothers Band.
thegravelproject.com/#band-section
franky torres
“Beneath you”
from the EP COMMON MISTAKES
self-published
Frankie Torres’ music has a wide range of musical inspirations, many of which are heard on his new project, COMMON MISTAKES. The opening track, “under you,” is a modern take on blues and rock and roll that shares complaints about one of Frankie’s past toxic relationships.
linktr.ee/frankietorresmusic
The Wans
“Magic touch”
From the album Magic touch
self-published
The Wans’ new 11-song LP, Magic touch, was recorded on vintage recording equipment and recorded live with minimal overdubs. There are hints of ’90s Britpop influences like Blur and Oasis, but with a modern twist. For fans of Idles, Fontaines DC, Arctic Monkeys and Queens of the Stone Age
thewansmusic.com
berlan
“California”
Single
self-published
Berblan is a 17-year-old powerhouse from Dallas. Berblan has played the piano and the ukulele since he was very young. She is a songwriter and performs her job live. Berblan’s goal is to spread positivity and show people that anything can be achieved with hard work. Search for Berblan on any social media platform.
berblan.com
Viben and the submersibles
“Totally Mcnully”
Single
Dive Funk Records
Viben & The Submersibles bring scuba funk and the language of the sea to humans in hopes of ushering in positivity and growth. It is important to note that they are not a jamband. Regardless, it sounds like an ethereal, bouncy stew of emotion and rhythm. Not bad.scubafunkrecords.com
redray frazier
“Where Do We Go From Here”
Single
Greystone music group
Born in New York City, Redray grew up singing in his father’s church after moving to New Jersey. He later started for Lenny Kravitz and Ben Harper, as well as joining David Byrne. Now based in Portland, Ore., Redray recently released “Where Do We Go From Here,” the next single from his upcoming EP, due out this spring.
redrayfrazier.com
Jake Hunsinger and The Rock Bottom Band
“Lorelai”
From the album wrapped around the shaft
wandering castle
Jake Hunsinger & The Rock Bottom Band are a country act where the traditional meets the experimental. Upbeat musical arrangements, upbeat jazz-inspired rhythms and tight hillbilly harmonies elevate frontman Hunsinger’s powerful, soulful voice and inspired songwriting to exhilarating heights.
therockbottomband.com/about-9
Smooth Retsina Radiance
“Overcoming”
Single
self-published
Entering their fourth year, Smooth Retsina Glow has become one of the most dynamic and creative acts to come out of Pennsylvania in a long time. “Overcoming” is the band’s lead single from their forthcoming fourth album, Gemini reign–which will be released in the summer of 2023– and was written by the band’s guitarist, Colin Wolf.
samoothretsinaglow.com
Good Trees River Band
“Ultimate Collapse”
From the album culture shock therapy
self-published
Good Trees River Band is an emerging psych-rock/jam ensemble. His sophomore release, culture shock therapyDue out in early June, it’s a big leap from their last album into a heavier, more psychedelic direction, and was produced by Ben McLeod (All Them Witches) and Jon Sanders (Robot Records).
goodtreesriverband.wixsite.com/gtrb
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