We recently had the stellar opportunity to check out the new single , “Don’t Wanna Think”, from Los Angeles, pop singer/ songwriter, Marcy Ferro. You can listen to “Don’t Wanna Think” Here
Sometimes a song immediately captures your heart and soul right from the first time you hear it , this is without a doubt the case with “Don’t Wanna Think”, from Marcy Ferro.
There is an undeniable real dose of authenticity and realness that runs through “Don’t Wanna Think” that stays with you long after the music has ended .
While she is best known as Mixed Media Girl, it is crystal clear after listening to Don’t Wanna Think, that Marcy Ferro, is a talented and gifted songwriter who’s songs artfully tell important stories.
Spotless vocals and a stunning melody, make “Don’t Wanna Think “ from Marcy Ferro, a track you can’t miss.
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
It’s almost impossible not like F.O.D. , they have a style and sound that absolutely down right brilliant.
Infusing their sound with harmonies and catchy melodies, F.O.D. draws inspiration from legendary 90s predecessors like GreenDay, Descendents, Lagwagon, and BadReligion while adding their unmistakable twist.
From the opening track “Plain Sight” it is clear that F.O.D. Is showcasing their one of a kind energy on “The Once A Virgin Club” and we freaking love it .
The most recent album from the band, ‘Sleepville,’ transcended the confines of punk rock, guiding listeners through a musical odyssey complemented by an accompanying book. Unfortunately, due to the impact of Covid, it couldn’t have the release party and tours it rightfully deserved. With this new album ‘Once A Virgin Club’, F.O.D. returns to their roots with fast, catchy melodic punk rock songs.
The album title alludes to the band members aging, reminiscing about the time when they first formed a band as inexperienced youngsters (pre-FOD), eager to explore the world of music.
Our favorite track on the album is “Back To Where You Once Belonged “ The track is an absolute melodic gem, we found ourselves hitting repeat on this one quite a bit .
You can check out the video below
With flawless vocals and catchy melodies, “The Once A Virgin Club “ from F.O.D. Is a record you can’t miss.
we recently had the absolute privilege to check out the new single/video for “I Want You” from Connecticut based indie pop band Internet Tears, via Black Barrel Records.
You can listen to “I Want You” Here You can also check out the video below .
It is next to impossible not fall for the flirtatious vibe and sounds of “I Want You”, a song that captures the thrill of having a crush.
Credit- DanielLouis
“I Want You” was born from the personal dating experiences of the band’s frontman Daniel Louis. Expansive rhythms and melodies lend the track an irresistible glow, echoing as boldly as a heartbeat.
Internet Tears ( Daniel Louis (vocals), Zack Apuzzo (drums), Esteban Rivera (bassguitar), and Chris “Leap Frog Jones”Strachan (leadguitar), artfully take familiar pop-rock, synth-punk and synthwave sounds and give it a brilliant groove-a-fied flavor that is absolutely stunning.
“I Want You “ is an unforgettable groove and sound that is proof positive of what happens when you get a group of master-class musicians together.Otherworldly melodies coupled with flawless vocals. “I Want You” from Internet Tears is one song you won’t soon forget.
Credit – Daniel Louis
The accompanying visual was shot at New York City’s famed music venue The Bowery Electric and gives viewers a taste of Internet Tears’ charismatic live performance style ahead of its debut appearance at LaunchMusic Conference in Lancaster, PA, on April26, where it will share a lineup with labelmates The Inside Out.
Music is joy and joy is music ….. “I Want You”, from Internet Tears, is a musical treat that will make you fall in love with music all over again .
We recently had the opportunity to check out the new single “Take Me There” from Australian electronic dance music duo PINES it is the final single before their forthcoming album, Life As We Know It, is released next month. You can listen to “Take Me There on SpotifyHere and on Apple Music Here
“Take Me There” is an ethereal, multi-instrumental electronic track that captures emotion in the blend of synths, drums, and bass. Sprinkled throughout the track are some wise words from electronic music pioneer Moby, sampled from a 2021 interview with Paul Cashmere for Australia’sNoise11.com.
We absolutely love the otherworldly melodies and beats on “Take Me There”, It is PINES at their absolute best.
With over 30 million streams in their pocket, PINES released their debut album in the spring of 2020, followed by a Grouploveremix and a slew of festivals, including UltraMusic Festival, SXSW, Castaway, Reeperbahn, and Electric Forest. On the horizon, PINES will perform songs from the new album on their debut US tour, starting in LA on February 6th.
We recently checked out the new single + video for “Airtight” from German hard core punks Phantom Bay . “Airtight” will be featured on the bands new EP “Underground “ which, will be out September 8th on KROD Records.
You can listen to “Airtight” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here You can also watch the video for “Airtight” below which , was directed and shot by Phantom Bay guitarist Max Schulz
On their nuanced follow-up EP “Underground”, Phantom Bay delivers infectious and cohesive songwriting, which cuts straight to the chase. From the riff-ladden opener “Airtight”, to the groovy lead single “Ends Meet” and the anthemic closer “Collective Decline”, Phantom Bay demonstrates how versatile and expansive a punk record can sound in 2023.
Phantom Bay are expert level musicians who play with such precision, power and passion.
What makes Phantom Bay stand out, is how they are able to balance a hardcore sound with a melodic sound, without compromise.
We are all in on the latest single “Airtight”
Marc Schulz of Phantom Bay (who shot and directed the video) shares:“The video deals with everyday consumption, in particular how we tend to justify our own, often unhealthy consumption patterns and talk ourselves out of criticism. We buy so much stuff we don’t need, don’t care where things come from and who we’re supporting silently. The song and video is a call to think more before you make a purchase.”
“Underground” is set for release on September 8th 2023 through Krod Records.
Housewife – the project of Toronto-based singer and songwriter Brighid Fry (She/They )
The new song reunites Fry with frequent co-writer and producer Gabe Simon (Lana Del Rey, Noah Kahan) in Nashville, TN and includes a co-write from fellow singer-songwriter Savana Santos.
We are absolutely over the moon with “Fuck Around Phase”is a perfectly written pop gem that is overflowing with originality. Beyond the stellar sonic melodic sound of “Fuck Around Phase” , the song stands out because it has this authenticity that you can’t fake . Brighid Fry aka Housewife is the real deal .
“Fuck Around Phase” is the first taste of new music from Housewife this year and introduces a more mature and intentional indie-rock driven sound. Guided by a lush mix of distorted guitar riffs and pop-flavored melodies, “Fuck Around Phase” is a stealthily infectious song. “This song is about learning to enjoy yourself and be present after going through a difficult time,” says Fry. “I want to embrace being messy and not take things too seriously!“
20-year-old Brighid Fry (she/they), aka Housewife, creates effervescent indie rock interwoven with timeless and perspective songwriting. Already touting several independent Canadian music awards for their previous releases, their most recent EP, ‘You’llBe Forgiven,’ received praise from outlets such as FLOOD Magazine, FLAUNT, BrooklynVegan, and more.
Housewife’s music regularly touches on the experience of being a young, queer, AFAB person existing in a male-dominated industry.In addition to exploring these themes in their music, Fry is also an advocate for 2SLGBTQ+ rights, reproductive freedom, and environmentalism, proudly fighting for immediate government response to protect ecological catastrophes as a founding member of the Canadian chapter of Music Declares Emergency.
Do yourself a favor go checkout “Fuck Around Phase “ from Housewife you will be glad you did .
Listen to “Fuck Around Phase” on all streaming platforms: Here
Upcoming Housewife Tour Dates: March 4 – Montreal, QC @ Rialto Theatre* March 5 – Toronto, ON @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre* March 11 – Toronto, ON @ Cameron House^ * opening for Paolo Nutini ^ w/ Skye Wallace
We felt beyond privileged to check out the highly anticipated album “..And Out Of The Void Came Love”from English/New Zealand indie rock band The Veils fronted by singer/Songwriter Finn Andrews . The 15-track double album out via Ba Da Bing Records was seven years in the making following their acclaimed album Total Depravity.
You can listen to “…And Out Of The Void Came Love..” on Spotify Here and on Apple MusicHere
Just by listening to this record, you can hear throughout the whole record how much of a labor of love this record is . We have never met Finn Andrews or the other fine musicians on this amazing album but, if we did we would extend out our hand and congratulate them on an absolutely magnificent record.
…And Out Of The Void Came Love….is an album intended to be listened to in two sittings with a short break in the middle. This record does a brilliant job of a presenting a diverse offering of rock music. Featuring expansive lush indie rock, to Americana dipped roucous tunes, and introspective slow-burned folk tunes, …And Out Of The Void Came Love is a spellbinding musical journey.
So we went and found a comfy spot , put on our headphones and began listening…. The first track “Time” is just the Perfect opening song it has such a timeless feel to it . We highly recommend checking out the amazing video that accompanies the song .
We were very taken with “Bullfighter (Hand Of God )” It has a very hymnal feeling . The percussion on the track stayed with us long after the track ended .
We found it very easy to connect with the songs on …And Out Of The Void Came Love…All of the songs have a way of touching the heart and soul.
One Song that really caught our attention on the record was “The Epoch “ The song has this haunting yet eclectic feel and sound to it, that you just can’t ignore . The vocals also have energy to them that are electric.
“Ring Of Saturn “ is such a beautifully constructed song but the star of this stunningly brilliant song , is the flawless vocals. We listened to this one for a while .
The orchestration of the album as a whole was simply breathtaking Composer Victoria Kelly’s soaring string arrangements play an integral role in bringing the songs to life, as do musicians Cass Basil (bass), Dan Raishbrook(lap steel, guitar), Liam Gerrard (piano), Joseph McCallum (drums) the NZTrio and special guests the Smoke Fairies on backing vocals.
As we moved on to the second half of this incredible musical achievement, we found ourselves like explorers ready to uncover musical treasures. We found a feeling of deep emotions with “Made From Love With Far To Go” That feeling of deep emotion continued with absolutely gorgeous melody “Someday My Love Will Come “
We loved the haunting appeal of “The Day I Meet My Murderer” We picture this song AA the perfect song around a campfire.
Some may say that making a meaningful record is a lost art . We would point to And Out Of The Void Came Love” from The Veils and that this record is more than a work of art .. but a masterpiece.
We promised ourselves we would be nice and calm with our review for Buffalo based The Abruptors and their new record “Noticeably Cheerless. But…. We pushed play and as soon as we heard the first track “Best Wishes And Warmest Regards “ we couldn’t contain our excitement. Truth be told we have been super psyched about this record for a while.
You can listen to “Noticeably Cheerless on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
Even though “Best Wishes And Warmest Regards “ is a song about someone you are happy to see leave , it has a melody that is upbeat and fun . We love the Chris Graue directed video it’s wacky and extremely entertaining. You can watch below
We were instantly smitten with “The Selfish “ The Abruptors write insanely catchy songs that provide the perfect soundtrack to life.
Vocalist, saxophonist, and keyboardist, Toni LaMantia said about NoticeablyCheerless, “Heavy lyrics can transcend no matter what type of music you’re listening to. It’s all about how you shape it.”
If we had to pick a favorite track off of the new record ( Which is so hard !!!) It would have to be “ Waiting Forever “ We really felt a connection with this track . The melody is absolutely brilliant and even though the track deals with loneliness we couldn’t help but feel the energy on this one . You can check out the video for “Waiting Forever “ below
“Noticeably Cheerless” is an absolutely spectacular collections of songs .We may have to replace a few floors in the office because, we would put on the record and it was an instant dance party. It truly is a record that you can listen from start to finish without skipping a single track . So find a spot where you can dance your heart out with The Abruptors ( made up of Mike Geraci , Lead vocals/ guitar,Toni LaMantia , Leadvocals,keys,saxophone, TJ Izzo , valve trombone, Alex Schultz , drums, and Kyle Gustafson,trumpet,trombone
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Maybe we are showing are age but , we remember a time when band stickers were a big deal . Well we want to bring them back ! We are looking for Artist/Bands/Labels to send us your stickers . You can send them virtually or via snail mail . Send us an email at thewholekameese@gmail.com and we will let you know where to send the snail mail . Starting next week we will pick a few stickers and showcase the sticker and the band ( so let us know of any new shows or tracks and we can spotlight it for you .
Some cool news from the equally cool Ryan Hamilton!
Critically acclaimed TX-based, singer-songwriter Ryan Hamilton has announced a listening party, & acoustic performance of his next single “A$$hole.” The event– dubbed the ‘A$$hole Celebration’ –will take place onFebruary 13th at 3pm CST via StageIt, one day before the track officially hits streaming sites on Valentine’s Day
Ryn says, “I hope you’ll join me! Come celebrate the release of my new single, “A$$hoIe”! Not only will you get an exclusive early preview of the new song, listening party style, but I’ll also be chatting, & taking requests to play acoustic from my home studio! Fun!”
We just checked out the new amazing new single and video for “Drive” from Belgian Alternative/Punks Captain Kaiser.
You can listen to “Drive” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
“Drive” is off the band’s forthcoming album Jay Mass-produced LP RHYME&REASON, due out later this year on [PIAS] Recordings.
We were instantly infatuated with “Drive” , what hooked us was the harmonic beginning that slowly built to a perfectly played energetic melody that was absolutely freaking brilliant.
“Drive” is the perfect loud and clear announcement for a new phase of Captain Kaiser ( and we freaking love it ) With a punchier, heavier and more emotional sound, the band’s frontman Sascha Vansant wrote “Drive” after the passing of his mother. Even without knowing this, one can easily hear the pain of loss and the feeling of driving senselessly into nothingness.
Vansant’s lyrics soothe the soul as much as they cut it like a knife. You hear him search for every word, and in the end, the catharsis is deserved. It’s easy to imagine how he looks up to the sky, his band giving it all one more time in a rare euphoric moment on this quite dark, yet life-affirming record
Along with the single the band has also released an epic video for “Drive” you can watch the video below
You can Captain Kaiser on tour in the UK (Feb 18-25) and Germany ( April 3-9) check out more details below .
Captain Kaiser have crafted an absolutely brilliant song that not only plays to your ears but , to your heart and soul as well.
We were very pleased to check out the second single “Ghost” from Memphis based alt-folk artist Aaron James . Ghost is off the singer-songwriter’s forthcoming album,Nobody Really Makes Love Anymore – Out November 4th onMemphis based indie label Unapologetic – Is a delicate well crafted artistic statement that feels like one meaningful conversation about love .
Nobody Really Makes Love Anymore is not about any particular relationship. It was written during a time where it felt virtually impossible to choose love, and it felt irresponsible to even search for it,” the Memphis-based indie folk artist says. “I feel that dedicating an album to this emotion is almost my retaliation to that guilty feeling of searching for love in what often feels like a loveless world. I hope these songs can inspire and encourage people to choose having human experiences and not give up on love for the comfort of simulation.”
On “Ghost”Aaron James tells the ever modern tale of being “ghosted” by a long distance love interest. I was really in a relationship with my phone for a whole year,” Aaron says with a good-natured laugh. “There is no more emotionally unforgiving lover than our cellular devices. When I wrote this, I really started to become aware of the facade that comes with relationships, beyond just intimate ones, that are totally maintained over social media.”
We were really drawn in by the simplicity and no thrills approach to “Ghost”. Aaron James is a gifted and relatable storyteller who’s heart and soul rises front and center in all of his wonderfully crafted song .
From the moment you press play on the Krooked Tongue debut EP No vacancy Hotel, you know you are listen to the future kings of music. The Bristol UK based alternative-rock 3 piece made up of Oli Rainsford Vocals/Bass , Dan Smith Guitar and Harry Pritchard Drums formed in 2019 and they are ready to dominate.
No Vacancy Hotel opens with the sonically driven hauntingly beautiful “Vampyre “ The trio gives a well connected thunderous performance leaving the listener charged up and ready for the tremendously explosive brand of music that is Krooked Tongue.
The band shows a playful side with “Freaky Love” Oli Rainsford does not only a masterful job in holding down the low end on bass but, is equally impressive with a brilliant vocal performance.
On “Swarm” you get a tour de force of driving unapologetic rock . Guitarist Dan Smith is on full display with a sound bending experience that is the equivalent of fireworks for your ears .
Drummer Harry Pritchard is truly the God of Thunder. He is consistent throughout the EP but on the title track “No Vacancy Hotel “ he really brings it and give the well crafted and lyrically stunning track the perfect punch .
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