Just Delayed make a run for it, Marisa Petraglia welcomes you to her world, Dacris heads for the savannah and more in today’s submissions from Groover, a platform that connects artists with critics like me for a small fee. You can (and should) follow me on Spotify HERE, check out my Top 200 playlist HERE, or listen to it via the widget at the lower right of every page on this site. If you want to be in an upcoming playlist, go HERE. But first, let’s kick off the year in a big way with these tracks:
Just Delayed | We All Run (Krazy Black Shoes Family Mix)
HOME BASE: France.
GENRE: Indie-Rock.
THE TRANSLATED & EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “Just Delayed is a project created and imagined by Thierry Leduc. He writes the vast majority of the compositions and puts his disturbing and rocky voice at the service of the melodious chords of this work. More than 15 musicians from three generations participated in the recording of this album. We All Run features more than 100 choristers.”
Marisa Petraglia | A New World
HOME BASE: Italy.
GENRE: Jazz.
THE EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “A New World combines jazz and soul grooves, harmonies, and languages. The lyrics and the melody complete each other with the intention to achieve musical individuality. As the title suggests, it is about a change that we all need in our society for the better.”
Dacris | Savannah
HOME BASE: Germany.
GENRE: Synth-Pop.
THE EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “Dacris is a Greek artist in Stuttgart. Inspired by mainstream pop and the sounds of the ’90s, he is drawn to violins and piano-driven songs. He is especially moved by sad songs and the emotions they convey, using these feelings as inspiration for his own writing and composing. As a songwriter and producer, Dacris aims to share his stories and thoughts through his music, with the goal of connecting with listeners and helping them find strength and hope. With his music, he hopes to encourage people to believe in good karma and to always keep moving forward, learning from the past and living in a wiser way.”
Crispus Attucks & The Love Muskets | Closer
HOME BASE: United States.
GENRE: Folk-Punk.
THE EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “Crispus Attacks And The Love Muskets are an American pop-punk duo in New York. They have garnered a reputation for themselves with their socially conscious and politically charged music. Tackling current issues with an unflinchingly honest lens, their music uses a combination of blistering instrumentation and irresistible sing-along choruses to leave their audiences feeling upbeat, empowered, and ready to change the world.”
Cian | Far From Home
HOME BASE: United States.
GENRE: R&B / Soul.
THE EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “I’m half-Colombian and half-American. I work both cultures to create a fresh, chill pop R&B. I was born in Bogota but moved shortly after to Florida where I would stay for most of my life until I returned to Bogota. I grew up listening to Justin Timberlake, Usher and Michael Jackson. Nowadays I identifie with The Weeknd, Zayn, Drake, Khalid, Majid Jordan, Justin Bieber and Bazzi.”
Gift Zion | Crown King
HOME BASE: United Kingdom.
GENRE: Gospel-Pop.
THE EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “Gift Zion is a British-Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter with an outpouring heart of love. She is set to bring joy into the lives of many through music flowing from her life experiences and encounters. With diverse interests in music and her love for gospel, contemporary music and traditional hymns, she has translated her music into her very first single Crown King.”
Anna Cuomo | Bingo
HOME BASE: Italy.
GENRE: Samba.
THE TRANSLATED & EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “Anna Cuomo’s latest single Bingo has a light beat and a bossa pop flavor. The atmosphere is that of a happy encounter, with Anna making us experience her joy for a new love. “My bingo is you,” she sings. “I won everything at once, hug me, don’t delay, I want to be happy, it’s about time!”
Xay Dryz | I Need Ya
HOME BASE: Canada.
GENRE: Rap.
THE EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “Xay Dryz (Xavier Drysdale) is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and product designer. His hybrid of trap, conscious rap, and orchestral music separates him from the typical rap world.”
Maky Joe | Ça Kick Au Top
HOME BASE: France.
GENRE: Reggae.
THE TRANSLATED & EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “I am a young emerging reggae songwriter.”
Shriving Drawers | Never Let You Go (Tarnowskie Góry Road Trip)
HOME BASE: United Kingdom.
GENRE: R&B / Soul.
THE EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “Melodrama while stuck in traffic.”
D Navaz | Ayer
HOME BASE: Switzerland.
GENRE: Reggaeton.
THE TRANSLATED & EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “I’m a singer, beatmaker, producer and guitarist. I love composing love or heartbreak songs with a good upbeat rhythm. Ayer (Yesterday) is my first official song. For the moment I’m going to publish reggaeton songs, but then I’m going to throw surprises to surprise.”
Al Frantzinho de Porto Cimpre | VFM Gang
HOME BASE: France.
GENRE: Rap.
THE EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “Al Frantzinho de Porto Cimpre was born in 1990 in Port-au-Prince. He has been rapping since 2006, dropped his first project in 2008, is the founder of the group Jeunesse Explosive and an active member of the Fréôle collective.”
Jazz At Heart | Love Is …
HOME BASE: Germany.
GENRE: Jazz.
THE EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “Love Is … is a new release from Jazz At Heart, a German jazz band founded in 2004 by two doctors. They have made a name for themselves in the last few years with six albums of “integrative jazz” — a skilful mixture of styles of jazz, pop, rock, R&B, Latin and classical. The music leads you through exciting and varied arrangements of “ballad, groove, emotion, and rhythm to jazz.” Their musical message goes straight to the heart.”
Laye Kouyate | Promesse
HOME BASE: France.
GENRE: World.
THE EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “Abdoulaye Kouyate began making music at 16. After his debut in Senegal, he moved to France to continue his career, meeting musicians from different backgrounds and drawing artistic strength from diversity and culture. With his captivating and melancholic voice he composes and sings in Wolof, his mother tongue, mixing traditional sounds and contemporary Western music.”
Alexandra Lina | In The Magazine
HOME BASE: France.
GENRE: Pop.
THE EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “I’m a songwriter, singer and violonist. I would describe my songs as funny pop, crazy and girly, with a cosplay style.”
Fynbos | Remain
HOME BASE: United Kingdom.
GENRE: Indie-Rock.
THE EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “Songs that tell tales of heartbreak, yearning and distance. This is the music of Manuel da Costa (aka Fynbos). Wrapped in energetic indie-rock, Fynbos draws influences from bands like Doves, Arcade Fire, The Divine Comedy, Coldplay, Travis and Nick Drake. The Manchester singer-songwriter has been writing music for over a decade but has only put out music since the pandemic. His latest single Remain is a powerful alt-rock track cheering the listener on to push through the tough times and come out stronger.”
Eddie Howard | You Make Me Wanna Say Oooo!
HOME BASE: United States.
GENRE: R&B / Soul.
THE EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “R&B artist, producer, and songwriter Eddie Howard is a romantic soul. Influenced by hitmakers such as Babyface and crooners like Teddy Pendergrass; Eddie developed a unique style he calls “romance with an edge.” It is smooth, sexy, tender, and it grabs you where it shouldn’t. While growing up in Louisiana, Eddie played in local bands. As a solo artist, his most recent release is the album A Lifetime. He lives in Southern California. You Make Me Wanna Say Oooo! has a soul/RnB feel.”
Patsy P | Never Give Up Never Give In
HOME BASE: France.
GENRE: Folk.
THE EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “I wrote this song a few years ago and revisited it. It reflects the idea of never giving up for a lot of reasons. Each listener can relate it to their own experiences in love, friendship, career and so on. For my part, the song speaks to my relation with my music. I wish to send a message to those who dont believe and give up without ever trying — there is always a way to find a solution.”
Yousef Shamoun | صرنا كل مين بديرة
HOME BASE: United States.
GENRE: World.
THE EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “Yousef Shamoun was born in Aleppo, Syria, home to a strong tradition of composing and singing. He is passionate about preserving this tradition while also experimenting and innovating with styles and structures. Upon his arrival in the United Sates, Yousef was fortunate to meet the renowned Syrian composer and musician Fathi el-Jarrah, who became Yousef’s long-term friend and music mentor.”
Tosing Ojuri | Ore Mi Atata
HOME BASE: Canada.
GENRE: R&B / Soul.
THE EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: Tosing Ojuri lets his music speak for itself.
F4mil7 | Fallout
HOME BASE: United States.
GENRE: Electronica.
THE EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “We have been writing and performing together since 2017. Our hybrid music blends electronic genres with traditional instrumentation and meaningful lyrics. Our band name is pronounced Family, which we interpret as our people, our trusted friends, our chosen group of weirdos. The number 47 is our shorthand way to express love, support and belonging. We are a husband-wife duo from Minnesota, and we make hybrid electronic music. Fallout is about making the difficult choice to break free from society’s expectations and walk a different path. Being authentic means that some people may not accept or understand you. This song is about accepting the consequences and the quest to find personal peace.”
Snight B | Wanna Do
HOME BASE: France.
GENRE: Dance-Pop.
THE EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “Snight B, a resident DJ at Network in Lille, is renowned for his originality.”
Steve Benoit | Que Sera, Sera
HOME BASE: Canada.
GENRE: Roots-Rock.
THE EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “Born and raised in Ontario, Steve has been around music his entire life. In 1998 he moved to Nashville, where he ended up auditioned for the touring show Cash, Ring of Fire. In 2010 he landed an understudy role in the Broadway show Million Dollar Quartet, spending time in New York, Chicago and on the road until 2014. In 2017 Steve returned to his roots and moved back to his hometown, where he continues to write and perform. His music is heartfelt, sometimes autobiographical and even downright humorous at times.”
Kevin Kennedy III | Lost
HOME BASE: United States.
GENRE: Country-Rock.
THE EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “Kevin Kennedy III has traveled the world searching for the songwriter within. Over the past 10 years he has traveled to over 89 countries all while writing music, playing shows, and living life. During his travels, he created a documentary series about songwriting on every continent. Each episode is 40 minutes long and breaks down the culture, music, and nature of a specific area. The series will drop this year with a corresponding album exploring the music of the U.S.A., Argentina, Antartica, Laos, Ethiopia, Serbia, and Australia. He will also be dropping 12 songs over the next 12 months each with its own music video. Lost is a song about finding faith through your struggles. It follows the writer on a journey of personal growth and understanding. From a sonic standpoint, the song is a mix of country, folk, and rock with Christian undertones. It was written in Nebraska, recorded in Nashville and finished in Serbia.”
Dr Jzs | Santa’s A Deep Fake
HOME BASE: United Kingdom.
GENRE: Alt-Rock.
THE EDITED BIO & PRESS RELEASE: “This is a catchy alternative Christmas song.”
