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The Whole Kameese Proving Ground May Madness Playlist

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We are beyond thrilled to announce The Whole Kameese Proving Ground Playlist. We wanted to include all of the artists that we feature on The Whole Kameese, so this is our first playlist that will be featured directly on the website, rather than a Spotify playlist. We have provided various links for all the songs making it easy to listen to all the amazing music .

The Pretty Graves – “Each Breath “ Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp Instagram

The Pretty Graves, Have a sound and style that is all their own . Their debut self titled album is an art rock masterpiece. We were immediately enthralled with “Each Breath” and we know you will be as well.

The Northern Line- “Let’s Roll On” Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp Instagram

The Northern Line, pull from both sides of the Atlantic to generate an electrifying sound that you simply can’t ignore so raise a glass and enjoy “Let’s Roll On“ from The Northern Line

Redshift– “The Singer” Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp Instagram

“The Singer” is part of Redshift’s scathing A.I-inspired concept album ‘Down The Wire, that you can listen to Here on Spotify, Here on Apple Music and Here on Bandcamp . Redshift , prove music can be loud and beautiful.

Jesus The Dinosaur- “Empty Space” Bandcamp Instagram

From the moment we heard Jesus The Dinosaur we knew we were listening to musical perfection. They have a sound that will warm your music loving heart immediately. “Empty Space” is one of our favorites. You can listen to their brilliant debut “Nothing To The Branches “ Here

Sam Mulligan- “UR NOT INVITED ( to my pizza party) Bandcamp Apple Music Instagram

Sam Mulligan, cooks up fun and delicious chiptune music that is an absolute blast . We absolutely love that he has crafted a whole album about pizza, “Pizza Forever “ that you can check out Here. Our favorite is “UR NOT INVITED ( to my pizza party)

Fleming- “Day Dreaming “ Spotify Apple Music Instagram

Fleming, has a euphoric feel good sound that is on full display on “Day Dreaming “ it is a must listen.

Girl With A Hawk – “Wasn’t It Just Yesterday” Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp Instagram

Girl With A Hawk, proves that rock and roll is alive and well with their spectacular new song “Wasn’t It Just Yesterday” and we are absolutely here for it.

The Magic City- “I Love Lucy” Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp Instagram

The hypnotic melodies of The Magic City, will instantly win you over . Their next level musicianship is ever present on “I Love Lucy”

Surfing for Daisy- “Hot Blood” Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp Instagram

Surfing for Daisy, is coming in hot with their blazing new single, “Hot Blood” An absolute can’t miss.

Cade Hoppe – “Still Turn This Around “ Spotify Apple Music Instagram

We have been long time fans of the amazing Cade Hoppe, He has a unique and fresh sound that needs to be heard . “Still Turn This Around “ is simply magnificently mesmerizing

Adult Leisure- “View From Our Window” Spotify Apple Music Instagram

Adult Leisure, crafts up an addictive melody on “View From Our Window” If you are not familiar with the genius sounds of Adult Leisure, now is the time!

Other Brother Darryl- “Too Right” Spotify Apple. Music Bandcamp Instagram

We can’t stop listening to this absolute gem from Other Brother Darryl . We definitely think you should tell everyone you know about this one!

Dan Cummings- “Which Side Are On?” Bandcamp Instagram

The stunning cover of “Which Side Are You On?” Might be the most important message you hear today…. So play it loud

Something Sneaky- “Hole Foods” Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp

The groove on “Hole Foods” from Something Sneaky is absolutely legendary. If grooves make you smile you need to check out this absolute jam out immediately.

Joshua David Thayer- “That’s The Way I Roll” Bandcamp Scratchstream Subvert

Joshua David Thayer, is an artist and voice that you need to hear. His new EP, “WARMONGER” is a sensational collection of music. “That’s The Way I Roll” is fantastic.

We hope you enjoy our playlist for May Madness and check out all of the amazing music we cover here on The Whole Kameese

Dan Cummings Proves You Don’t Have To Plug In To Make A Statement,Offers Red Hot Cover Of “Which Side Are You On?”

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We felt extremely fortunate to be able to check out the rousing cover of the iconic folk rock protest song , “Which Side Are You On” from Already Dead , frontman, Dan Cummings. You can listen to “Which Side Are You On “ Here .

You can also watch the video Here

The message behind the song, first written in 1931 by activist Florence Reece and popularized by Pete Seeger and The Almanac Singers years later, is as impactful today as it was nearly 100 years ago, with artists like Billy Bragg, Dropkick Murphys, Tom Morello, and others providing their interpretations in the decades that have passed.

With a stripped-down nature and classic Cummings snarl, not unlike the acoustic Already Dead track “Landlord,” the songwriter has swapped out his punk band’s unbridled piss n’ vinegar attack for a folk-rock stomp, weaponizing his voice to relay the message. And it was the perfect selection to introduce him as a solo artist.     

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“This song has had an impact on me since I first heard the version by Dropkick Murphys when I was a teenager,” Cummings says. “I’ve performed it live, both solo and with Already Dead. The hook is so definitive to me, one sentence, one question, over and over. It’s such a line-drawn-in-the-sand moment. There are no moderates when talking about people’s rights, and the ability to live and pursue happiness.” 

Covering “Which Side Are You On?” was a spontaneous decision. He was at home recently working on demos for the new Already Dead album, the follow-up to last year’s punchy EP I Think It’s Time To Leave…, and he quickly got into a groove playing the song’s droning guitar and vocal hook over and over. With the room mic still on, he demo’d the track and updated the lyrics. 

He then reached out to Doug Batchelder, who is producing the new Already Dead album, and they got to work at his The Den Studios in North Reading, Massachusetts. The track features additional guitar by Batchelder, and some “war drums” by his son, Teddy Batchelder, who came down on a school night to give the song its thump.  

“We finished everything in one night,” Cummings admits. “I played the song live, and we chose the best performance. It had such a raw feeling that accompanied the performance. The song was done, mixed that night. One of the best, most creative and productive studio sessions I’ve ever had.” 

No matter what others may say…. Speaking up and using your voice, is always the right thing to do . Dan Cummings, proves this ten fold with his amazing cover of “Which Side Are You On?”

The Whole Kameese Proving Ground LEVEL TEN Playlist

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We are super pumped to announce The Whole Kameese Proving Ground LEVEL TEN Playlist you can listen to the playlist Here

Every week on The Whole Kameese we highlight the most amazing independent music on the planet . The Whole Kameese Proving Ground LEVEL TEN Playlist is loaded with amazing artists that need to be heard

Kier Byrnes & The Kettle Burners- “My Baby’s Happy”

We couldn’t think of a better way to kick off this playlist, than with Kier Byrnes & The Kettle Burners. This song is an absolute gem and the blissful sound of Kier Byrnes & The Kettle Burners, will stay in your soul for days . There latest EP , “Moonshine & Other Spirits” is an intoxicating batch of songs you can’t resist.

damian israel shiner & the displayers– “Don’t “

We have been singing along loud and proud to “Don’t”, from damian isreal shiner and the displayers , for days and we have no intention of stopping. “”Don’t “ will immediately win your music loving heart over , we can guarantee it.

The Chelsea Curve – “Ride”

The vibe, style and sound of The Chelsea Curve, is electrifying and straight up brilliant. The Chelsea Curve makes fun and memorable music and “The Ride” , from their sophomore album, “The Rideout is no exception.

tenmonthofsummer – “Broken Fist In A Boxing Glove”

tenmonthofsummer, make melodic , raw, jaw dropping music and you can’t afford to miss it. “Broken Fist In A Boxing Glove”, is an explosive example of what happens when amazing musicians get together and make amazing music.

Cape Crush- “Train In Motion “

Fresh off their release of their debut album, “Place Memory” , Cape Crush, continue to soar to new heights with every thing they do. “Train In Motion” make you fall head over heels for the power emo sound of Cape Crush, You will thank us later.

The Magic City – “Ozma Is My Shadow”

Perfect vocals with a mesmerizing melody, The Magic City , have crafted an absolute rock masterpiece. “Ozma Is My Shadow “ is everything that is amazing in music today .

Krooked Tongue – “I Know A Place”

“I Know A Place” is the otherworldly title track from Bristol ( UK) , band Krooked Tongue’s debut album, and it totally will blow your mind . Krooked Tongue, are a band that you need to know and remember…. “I Know A place” is about to be your new favorite song …

Other Brother Darryl- “Take it With You”

“Take It With You”, from Other Brother Darryl, is pure alt-country/ Americana gold. We are positively over the moon, about this song and we know you will be too… so put it on repeat and enjoy .

The Falls – “Open Fire”

The Falls, have a groove that we just can’t shake , “Open Fire” has a spark and vibe you can’t deny. The Falls have it going on in the best possible way . So go ahead and crank “Open Fire “ loud and proud.

Maggie Kane – “3 Feet”

We close out the playlist with the hauntingly beautiful “3 feet” from singer-songwriter, Maggie Kane. We are absolutely enthralled with the artistry of Maggie Kane . Her sound and vibe will deepen your love for music for sure.

We hope you enjoy the amazing music on our The Whole Kameese Proving Ground LEVEL Ten Playlist.

Jesus The Dinosaur Channel A Higher Power With Divine New Single , “Sweet Nothing”

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Debut album ‘Nothing To The Branches’ set for May 15 release

We recently had the distinct honor to check out the new single “Sweet Nothing”, from Boston indie folk band, Jesus The Dinosaur. You can listen to epically awesome new single, “Sweet Nothing” Here

We were instantly drawn to the mesmerizing energy of “Sweet Nothing “ from Jesus The Dinosaur. Some songs effortlessly find their way into your heart and soul, “Sweet Nothing” is definitely one of those songs.

“Sweet Nothing” is the indie folk band’s first new music since 2022. It’s also the first with a fully-formed five-piece lineup, setting a personal and invitational tone for the group’s forthcoming debut album, Nothing To The Branches, arriving on May 15. 

Photo Credit: Miryam Weiss and J Kimball

For me personally, I’m describing what it feels like to be in a social setting while being maxed out on my social meter,” Ng admits. “I have a big people-pleasing problem (working on it), so I’ll keep pushing through social interactions even when I have nothing left to give, so what comes out of my mouth at that point is usually just that: filler, forced smiles, canned responses, bullshit. Just enough to pass as pleasing and agreeable to everyone. It all kind of makes me sick and I need a lot of alone time afterward. But that takes its toll, too.” 

Perhaps somewhat ironically, a song inspired by not having the right words to say in a social setting was penned with its lyrics arriving first. Ng, a veteran Boston songwriter who also performs with Chadwick Stokes’ band, is often at ease in relaying emotions through music, conveying a confessional and lived-in tone that tumble and turn like revealed entries from a personal diary.  

“I usually write lyrics and music at the same time or music first, but I was experimenting with writing music to words for this song,” they add. “Same as a lot of the songs on this record, I sent over a verse and chorus to the band from my phone and let it evolve from there in the practice space together.”

Soon after, “Sweet Nothing” bloomed into the track it is today, with the new incarnation of Jesus The Dinosaur elevating it to a swirling fit of propulsive energy that makes the listener feel like they’re sitting in with the band. That’s perhaps the direct result of the quintet operating as a cohesive unit for Nothing To The Branches, with Tommy Ng (vocals, acoustic guitar) rounded out by Hannah Foxman (electric guitar, vocals), J Kimball (electric guitar), Bradley Robertson (bass, and Jamie Rowe (drums, percussion).

“Sweet Nothing” was produced, engineered, mixed by Rowe at Rare Signals in Cambridge and The Record Co. in Boston, with additional engineering by Brian Charles at Rare Signals. It was mastered by Ian Farmer and his cat, Onion, at The Metal Shop in Philadelphia

“Sweet Nothing”, from Jesus The Dinosaur, is a powerful musical energy that you simply can’t ignore. We were absolutely smitten from the first chord.