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The Bedside Morale Deliver Honest An Authentic New Single “Yours Sincerely “ From Upcoming EP – “Still Life”

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We are not going to hide our feelings on this one…. We recently had a chance to check out the new single “Yours Sincerely “ from Bristol (UK) indie-rock four-piece The Bedside Morale. We were instantly enthralled when we heard their debut single “Safeword” our appreciation for the band grew 10 fold with their follow up single “ Bitter Things”… Now with their latest single “Yours Sincerely “ we can confidently say we have developed a full on music crush for The Bedside Morale . I mean we’re all friends here right ? How can you not listen to the opening of “Yours Sincerely and not picture it placed in a summer blockbuster movie.

All of the above singles will be featured on the upcoming EP “Still Life “ which, will be out on July 26th

You can listen to “Yours Sincerely “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here and on Amazon Music Here . You can also check out the video below

The Bedside Morale (Tim Kazer – Lead vocals, guitar, Charlie Dowzell – Lead guitar, Kynan Scott – Bass and Aden Dennis – Drums, Percussion) are a brilliantly assembled music making machine who , have been music together since 2014.

Discussing the single Kazer explains:  “Lyrically Yours Sincerely was a really tough song to write. Kynan had come in with the song framework and that beautiful bass line. It felt sad and quiet to me, dejected I guess, and I knew what I wanted to write about, I just had no idea how to do it. I think like a lot of people I dealt with the trauma I had faced by detaching myself from it. I stood in the rafters so to speak. I could say the words and tell people what happened but in some way I was pretending that wasn’t me. But that’s not what felt right for this song. I wanted the song to be in conversation with that person, a chance, albeit not face to face, to say all the things I never knew enough to. So I had to force myself to really feel it. I tried not to shy away from putting it to paper, or wrap it up in clever wordplay, which was hard because it meant accepting the reality of it and how little control I had. There are still some lines in this song that, if I spend too long focussing on, utterly break me. So that’s Yours Sincerely. A song about trying to love, in spite of all the turmoil.”

Their upcoming debut EP ‘Still Life’, produced and mixed at Stage 2 Studios with Josh Gallop (Mother Vulture, Krooked Tongue, Phoxjaw), is a four-track snapshot in time of where the band were at creatively, at the beginning of their new musical journey.

We are all in with The Beside Morale , and we can’t not wait for the upcoming EP “Still Life”

Happy Landing Delivers Their Bright And Beautiful New Album “ Golden” , And It Is Magnificent.

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We recently had the opportunity to check out the debut album “Golden” from Happy Landing , a indie folk band formed in Oxford, Mississippi in 2020 by Matty Hendley (guitar/vocals), Keegan Christensen (keys/bass/vocals), Jacob Christensen (drums/vocals), Andrew Gardner (violin/mandolin/vocals), and Wilson Moyer (bass/guitar/vocals).

You can listen to “Golden” Here

The group pioneers a new style of “edgy, folky rock,” captivating audiences across the US with their energetic live shows and fresh sound, blended from the roots of indie rock, folk, and punk.  

In 2024, following a successful year of touring with notable bands like The Head and The Heart, Judah & the Lion, and The 502’s, the band is set to release and tour their first full-length album  and make their debut at major festivals and venues around the country.

Happy Landing has brilliantly crafted a record full of indie folk gems . The opening track “Lose The Gun” is a beautiful example of master storytelling. Happy Landing are not only a band of gifted players, but the storytelling and song crafting is truly next level. “let Me Out” is full of world class melodies and harmonies we were smitten immediately.

“Mountain Mama” is one of those songs that is next to impossible not to sing along with .

“Golden” is truly a treasure trove of amazing music. There is not a bad song among the bunch .

On an album it is next to impossible to pick a favorite song but , if we had to it would with out question be “Like That” perfectly written and performed with flawless vocals.

“Golden” from Happy Landing is one of those records that you remember long after the music stops .

Announcement: The Whole Kameese Is Going On Hiatus

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We started The Whole Kameese back in 2020 as a way to keep busy during the pandemic. We are so lucky to have worked with so many wonderful artists, promoters and other music professionals. We were also so blessed to be able to share so much amazing music . We have made the difficult decision to put the blog on the back burner. At this time we need to focus on other important matters. We do not know how long we will be away but, we will return. We thank all of you for your support

-Jay

Canyons and Locusts Deliver Heavenly Beautifully Perfect Noise With New EP “The Red Angel “

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Full disclosure we here at The Whole Kameese LOVE Music, truth be told it’s our spirit animal. But sometimes we come across a collection of music that is Beyond LOVE it’s so good, that it’s next level. “The Red Angel“ from Boston and Phoenix melodic noise-rock duo , Canyons and Locusts definitely fits that description.

The EP is dedicated to the late Justine Covault, a tireless supporter of the band and whose Red on Red Records released their previous album.  You can listen to “The Red Angel” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Canyons and Locusts

We have been slowly falling deeper and deeper in love with the electrifying music from “The Red Angel”, due in part to a quartet of singles dating back to last fall. The six song EP, is only 13 minutes in length but the number of emotions you feel during the EP is truly endless. “The Red Angel” is the kind of EP, that is absolutely everything and then some. Melodically and sonically perfect in every possible way .

From the opening of “To Art Bell” all the way through to “Wave Out Sunkiss “ the listener is taken on a breathtakingly awesome musical journey that you won’t soon forget . The songs are loud , catchy and perfect .

“Soo All The Way” is a such a memorable and catchy gem , that we have caught ourselves on numerous occasions busting out the chorus in the most unexpected places. ( Your Welcome aisle 12 at Market Basket) Honestly, from top to bottom “The Red Angel” doesn’t disappoint.

We found ourselves going back to all six tracks again and again, music this good shouldn’t be left unplayed. We really fell a connection with the track “Donna Summer “ the longest song on the EP comes across so heartfelt it’s hard not get emotional .

But underneath the tense, barnstorming surface is a tender core, one that finds vocalist and guitarist Justin Keane and drummer Amy Young bound by common interests – a feverish approach to crafting gritty, weathered rock and roll; a genuine trust in the other’s ability to understand the Canyons and Locusts core sonic identity; and a mutual love and appreciation for Justine Covault, the late Red on Red Records founder who passed away last summer, less than a year after her label released their debut album, Roll The Dice, in 2022. 

“If we were making any statement with this record, it would be to just make loud, heartfelt noise in service to and in honor of your feelings, the people in your corner, and the things and people you love and who love you back,” says Keane. 

And Young agrees, adding: “I think both in honor of Justine and aligning with our personal approaches to life, it’s just about doing what you want – things that don’t hurt anyone, don’t trample on anything, and are just pure acts of making the music you want with the people you want to and hoping that people can feel what it means to us…or even just get a line stuck in their head and come back for more.”

Its title a not-so-subtle nod to Covault’s colorful hair color and personal brand, The Red Angel is a cathartic release of pent-up tension, a fiery and impassioned record that redefines notions of “noise-rock” and ignores convention

Life is too short . Music is love. Fall in Love With “The Red Angel” from Canyons and Locusts.

Sublime and Rebelution to Headline Inaugural Point Break Festival June 1-2, 2024 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront

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We have some exciting LIVE MUSIC NEWS….

The Point Break Festival, an all-new two-day music festival, today announced Sublime and Rebelution will headline the event coming to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront June 1-2, 2024. Featuring more than 20 bands throughout the weekend, the first-time festival will take place at 5th Street on the beach. 

Sublime

Presale details will be available Here on Thursday, March 7 at 10 a.m. ET and tickets go on sale Friday, March 8 at 10 a.m. ET.

As part of a limited run of tour stops in 2024, the perennial alternative rock radio outfit Sublime will take the stage on Saturday, June 1, with new lead singer Jakob Nowell, the son of the beloved original lead singer Bradley Nowell, alongside founding members Bud Gaugh (drums) and Eric Wilson(bass). The Grammy-nominated band Rebelution, best known for their soulful modern reggae, mixed with pop hooks, alt-rock grit, and hip-hop grooves, will anchor Sunday’s stacked line-up.

The inaugural event will also feature performances by Wiz Khalifa, Stephen Marley, Steel Pulse, Pepper, Tribal Seeds, Fortunate Youth, Hirie, The Expendables, Bumpin Uglies, Denm, Tropidelic, Artikal Sound System, Ballyhoo, Passafire, REGLDGRN, Kash’d Out, Joe Samba, The Supervillians, Of Good Nature, Quasi Kings, Cultivated Minds, and Ganja Cat.

Rebelution

Doors will open at 12:00 p.m. ET each day with live performances starting at 1:00 p.m. The Festival will also feature local food vendors and local craft vendors.

Truth be told Virginia Beach is one of our favorite spots on the planet. The Point Break Fest is going to make it 10 times more amazing.

The Point Break Festival is produced by IMGoing.

Other Brother Darryl Delivers Stunningly Beautiful New Single “Gypsy Girl”

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Other Brother Darryl’s debut album ‘Roll Shine Roll’ due out later this year

We have said it before and will say it again,Other Brother Darryl makes music that soothes your soul and, “Gypsy Girl” is no exception.

You can listen to “Gypsy Girl “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

Boston based cosmic canyon rock band , Other Brother Darryl gives us a beautifully crafted gem in “Gypsy Girl which, is from their forthcoming debut album “Roll Shine Roll”

On “Gypsy Girl,” Other Brother Darryl channel a remarkable sense of love and longing, allowing their three-part vocal harmonies to shine bright as a B3 organ illuminates a path forward. It retains the collective’s ability to craft tender, haunting songs that hang free in the gentle air they breathe, and supplies another captivating chapter in this collective’s unfolding story.

Photo Credit – Chris Valle

Gypsy Girl” is the third official single from Other Brother Darryl, an ever-expanding collective led by music scene veterans Dan Nicklin, Nate Leavitt, and Dan Cederholm. It’s a special song for the Americana and alt-country project, both in stature and spirituality, as it contains the vocals of late bandmate, co-writer, and close personal friend David Mirabella, the Boston Music Award-nominated musician who passed away unexpectedly in the spring of 2022.

‘Gypsy Girl’ is a nostalgic and regretful love story about losing someone you could never really have,” says Leavitt. “Fooling yourself into thinking you could be the one to change her or settle her down. The fascination of being someone we aren’t through someone else. Making promises to her in vain after she’s gone, wishing she would come back home knowing she won’t.”

The identity of this “Gypsy Girl” remains a secret, both by design and by human nature; the sweeping atmosphere that swirls around the track and cradles a heartfelt memory of something lost only adds to the intrigue.

“I would love to tell who it is, but I can’t,” admits Nicklin. “Even if we change the names the person would know. So if you think it’s about you – you are probably right.” Leavitt, however, paints a more nebulous tone: “I actually don’t know who she is but I love singing about her. She’s both familiar and mysterious to me.”

It is next to impossible not love “Gypsy Girl” and Other Brother Darryl, The song and band are prime examples why we love music so much . There is this genuine and profound vibe and energy surrounding both the song and band that is simply magical.

Friend Of A Friend Deliver New Single “HOS”

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We recently had the opportunity to check out the new single “HOS” from Indie Rock band, Friend Of A Friend. You can listen to “HOS “ Here

Coupled by flawless vocals and a hypnotizing melody we were completely swept away by “HOS”from Friend Of A Friend.

“Heart Of Stone” is the third single from Friend Of Friend’s highly anticipated sophomore album “FACILITIES” which, arrives on March 15th

HOS.” The title is an acronym for “heart of stone” – it is their brightest, most driving single the band has released to date. The track was produced by Jordan Lawlor (M83)

We simply love the energy and that Friend Of A Friend bring on “HOS” We can’t for more from Friend Of A Friend.

Close Talker Gives Us An Epic Single And Video For “From Dark To Lightness”

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We recently checked out the brand new single and video for “From Dark To Lightness “ from Canadian indie rock trio Close Talker

You can listen to “From Dark To Lightness “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

You can also watch the video below

After now a decade of performing and writing together, Close Talker has been an integral aspect to the individual lives of Will, Matthew, and Chris. The project that started as a passion for three friends in 2012 has become formative to their identities. It’s applying the nurture vs. nature argument to now-thirty year olds from the Canadian prairies, a place where change happens slowly and nostalgia holds strong. These are the core themes they dig into in their upcoming release: ‘The Sprawl’. ‘The Sprawl’ accounts for the years 2013-2019 in Close Talker: six years of full-on writing, recording, touring, rinse, wash, repeat.

Those years included incredible highlights and successes, in exchange for burnout and time away from home. Ultimately this period ended with Close Talker needing a break, coaxed by the pandemic into an indefinite hiatus. Taking this break allowed the band to explore other avenues in music. Will dove deep into writing and production and began scoring music for films. Chris built Slow Weather Music, a record label with an expanding roster of new Canadian artists. And eventually, three years later, Close Talker found themselves reminiscing on all the fond memories from ‘The Sprawl’ with the ones causing burn out starting to fade.

There is this inescapable coolness that surrounds Close Talker and their music . We love the authenticity and realness with “From Dark To Lightness “

We are all in with Close Talker and their stunningly brilliant single “From Dark To Lightness “

“My Body Remembers “ From Seth Glier Featuring Hayley Reardon Is An Absolute Gem

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We recently got a chance to check out the new single and video “My Body Remembers “ from Grammy nominated New England singer/songwriter Seth Glier featuring critically acclaimed singer Hayley Reardon.

You can listen to “My Body Remembers “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here.

You can also check out the amazing video below

“My Body Remembers “ is simply an absolute delight. The song has a beautiful flow and tempo that we found extremely soothing.

The song takes influence from the language of the trees. Seth explains “My Body Remembers is a song about how healing is transmitted. It is also about how nature can teach us how to be better at healing trauma.”

The track is the latest off of his upcoming album EVERYTHING which is set for release January 26th. The eight track folk-drenched indie pop full length is a hopeful and important narrative entirely about climate solutions.

Do yourself a favor and check out “My Body Remembers “ from Seth Glier, featuring Hayley Reardon. Your ears and soul will thank you

JACK Offers Up His Brilliant Take On A 90’s Classic.

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We recently checked out Omaha indie rocker JACK and his cover of Meredith Brooks‘ iconic 1997 single, “Bitch.” It follows his recent covers of “Patches” by Clarence Carter and “Love Will Keep Us Together” by Captain & Tennille.

You can listen to “Bitch” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here.

My producer Rick Carson came to me with the idea to do this song, and upon playing it on the acoustic we both knew we had to do it. The song takes on a whole new meaning when sung from the male perspective, and I’m really proud of how this one turned out. The video for this song was my first YouTube post ever, and I’m so excited for it now to be available to stream.”

JACK released his debut album, SAD SONGS IN C MAJOR, this fall after sharing four singles from it throughout the year.

JACK does a phenomenal job of taking an iconic 90’s song , and making it his own-Bravo