Here is the next batch. Some really great albums, and these aren't even my Summas. Again, not rank ordered.
Against the Current In Our Bones
From Poughkeepsie, NY. This is their first full (non EP) album.
Anouk Queen for a Day
I have long been a fan of this Dutch singer. Never really all that well known in the US for some reason.
Blondfire True Confessions
Singer Erica Driscoll is from Michigan. Currently based in LA.
Soundcloud link -> Sex, Lies, and Destruction
Brooke Waggnoner Sweven
Based in Nashville, Brooke Waggoner is an amazing talent.
Gabrielle Aplin Miss You
This UK singer has established herself as one of my favorites. Miss You is a small EP, but it makes my list anyway.
Garbage Strange Little Birds
Been a huge fan of Shirley, Butch and company since the 90s. This album shows they still got it. And they seem to have captured their late 90s sound. Oh, and I still <3 Shirley
Green Day Revolution Radio
Speaking of 90s bands that are still awesome. Is this the only male fronted act on my list? Sorry about that.
Groenland A Wider Space
Canada consistently delivers bands I love. Here is another one. There is a lot of sophistication in this album. From Montreal.
Lucius Good Grief
Third album from this New York (Brooklyn) band.
Marina Kaye Homeless
This 18 year old French singer came to fame via the French version of "Got Talent" when she was 13. Another short EP that makes my list.
(In case anyone cares, the EP came available in the US in 2016, so under my rules - which I break at my discretion anyway - it's a 2016 album)
Oathbreaker Rhea
I just discovered this band from Belgium. May take some adjusting to, but I love the sound. Love it!
OnDeadWaves OnDeadWaves
Polly Scattergood is one of my very favorite artists (UK based, big surprise). This is one of her side projects.
Rachel Curtis Rachel Curtis
Out of Michigan. Great little EP.
Rïcïnn Lïan
From France. I love this artist.
The Glass Child Under Northern Skies
Charlotte Eriksson is (IIRR) an American living in Europe (Germany now though it London not that long ago). She puts out some really wonderful music.
The Joy Formidable Hitch
This rock band from Wales puts out another great album.
Tove Lo Lady Wood
What can I say about this Swedish pop singer? I really like this alubum
White Lung Paradise
Hailing from Vancouver, I just discovered this band recently. Oh Canada, love you so much.
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Thursday, February 2, 2017
2016 - Cum Laude Albums
OK
, I am so sorry to be so late. Be here we go. Anyway, as always, these are what I like. I make to assertions what matters to anyone but me. But I share because some like my music preferences.
And yes, it almost entirely female singers and female fronted bands. No apology for that.
Magna Cum Laude and Summa Cum Laude will come soon. The Cum Laude list is not rank-ordered.
Ash Koley - Elements
Love this Toronto act.
Colbie Caillat The Malibu Sessions
This California girl keeps putting out great stuff. Don't know why her popularity seemingly has fallen off (has it?). Don't care. She makes my list.
Daya Sit Still, Look Pretty
From Pittsburgh, young and talented.
KT Tunstall KIN
Love this singer from the UK. Saw her at the Cedar live a bit back; that was special.
Lera Lynn Resistor
From Houston Texas.
Mother Feather Mother Feather
From New York
Nemesea Uprise
I never really get tired of bands from the Netherlands.
Rachel Platten Wildfire
From Massachusetts, most of you have heard a couple of her songs, this is a very nice album front to back.
Skarlett Riot Sentience
A damn good hard rock act from the UK.
Sonia Rao Meet them at the Door
This Indian-American singer has had music on over 35 TV shows. Based in Nashville.
Steady Holiday Under the Influence
Singer Dre Babinski is based in LA
Stitched Up Heart Never Alone
Another LA based act, but quite different from the one above. This band ROCKS!
The Coathangers Nosebleed Weekend
From Atlanta
The Droids Divide By Zero
Husband Wife duo from North Carolina
Weaves Weaves
Toronto just keeps giving me acts I love < br />
And yes, it almost entirely female singers and female fronted bands. No apology for that.
Magna Cum Laude and Summa Cum Laude will come soon. The Cum Laude list is not rank-ordered.
Ash Koley - Elements
Love this Toronto act.
Colbie Caillat The Malibu Sessions
This California girl keeps putting out great stuff. Don't know why her popularity seemingly has fallen off (has it?). Don't care. She makes my list.
Daya Sit Still, Look Pretty
From Pittsburgh, young and talented.
KT Tunstall KIN
Love this singer from the UK. Saw her at the Cedar live a bit back; that was special.
Lera Lynn Resistor
From Houston Texas.
Mother Feather Mother Feather
From New York
Nemesea Uprise
I never really get tired of bands from the Netherlands.
Rachel Platten Wildfire
From Massachusetts, most of you have heard a couple of her songs, this is a very nice album front to back.
Skarlett Riot Sentience
A damn good hard rock act from the UK.
Sonia Rao Meet them at the Door
This Indian-American singer has had music on over 35 TV shows. Based in Nashville.
Steady Holiday Under the Influence
Singer Dre Babinski is based in LA
Stitched Up Heart Never Alone
Another LA based act, but quite different from the one above. This band ROCKS!
The Coathangers Nosebleed Weekend
From Atlanta
The Droids Divide By Zero
Husband Wife duo from North Carolina
Weaves Weaves
Toronto just keeps giving me acts I love < br />
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