“Down by the Water’s Edge” is one that went straight to my sweet spot. Why you may ask? Ben de la Cour, at least with this single, has the stylings of The Highwaymen. If you don’t know of the Highwaymen it was a group of country western singers that were kind of on the fringes of country music, they were Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, and Waylon Jennings. I always loved their style when they where together or on their own and I think Ben has tapped into that same vibe. The music video that Ben is sharing with us for “Down by the Water’s Edge” is also something I can see the Highway Men doing as well. So if you like the Highwaymen you will dig Ben de la Cour’s “Down by the Water’s Edge” from his upcoming album Midnight in Havana. Thanks to Ben for sharing his music video through his YouTube channel – Richard:
“Changes” for Friday AKA Ricky Dred
Friday AKA Ricky Dred tells us that “Changes” always come no matter what. With his music video to his single “Changes” Friday spotlights this aspect of life. “Changes” is centered around his life and the changes his family is going through. His Mother that raised him is going through Alzheimer’s that as everyone knows effects the person as well as the family. Friday AKA Ricky Dred does his Mother proud and wants to share his message not just to the ComicPop listeners, but to all. Here is “Changes” from Friday AKA Ricky Dred’s YouTube channel – Richard:
Hobart W Fink will “Never Doubt” You
Leondro gets “Low” but Definitely not Slow
Kill J gives us “Coda”
Kill J is making her mark at SXSW and here with ComicPop Library. She is sharing with our listeners her unique single “Coda” from her Quasi EP. To me I put “Coda” in the Electronic/Pop category with some Experimental tinges thrown in for good measure. Love the cover to her EP that is pictured above, it definitely fits with our style. “Coda” has a strong beat with Kill J’s strong voice to support the lyrics. It all fits together into a piece that has gotten me hooked. I look forward to listening to the rest of her EP. Enjoy “Coda” from Kill J’s EP Quasi through SoundCloud – Richard:
The Dumplings Music Video for “Kocham Byc z Toba”
The Dumplings have released their second music video and want to share it with the ComicPop listeners. Their second video is for the single “Kocham Byc z Toba”. This single and video have a feel to them that conveys the passage of time. Time is a steady flow and can’t be stopped. Ups and downs will happen and everyone has to struggle through them. Check out The Dumplings music video for “Kocham Byc z Toba” from their YouTube channel – Richard:
CeaseTone Looks to “The Bright Side”
CeaseTone is making their US debut at SXSW. This Icelandic duo is sharing with our listeners their single “The Bright Side” music video. Even though the single is title “The Bright Side” the single has a darker tone to it. When listening to it I really felt a Gothic dark resonance from “The Bright Side”. The music video is one I enjoy because of the stop motion animation, but with others it will just depend on what you like. Check out CeaseTone’s “The Bright Side” from their YouTube channel and if you are at SXSW check the schedule to see when their session is to stop in and listen to them live – Richard:
Astra Heights Lets You Know that “You Got The Heart”!
Astra Heights is sharing with all the ComicPop listeners the music video for their “You Got The Heart” single. This is a rocking empowerment song that will speak to many of us. The song basically states for you to get out there with confidence and enjoy your life. You control how you feel and live, don’t let others control you because as Astra Heights sings “You Got The Heart”! Thank you to Astra Heights for sharing their music video for “You Got The Heart” through Imperativa Records YouTube channel – Richard: