New Music Spotlight with Frank Turner, KoRn, Pacific Estate, Alicia Moffet, and Noah Guthrie
New Music from Frank Turner, KoRn, Pacific Estate, Alicia Moffet, and Noah Guthrie
Hello Friday and hello music lovers. Today I’ve got a mix of genres and countries of origin, and the music will take you all over the place emotionally.
Get ready to dig in. Hit play, read the notes and find a new favourite.
Let’s do this!
Artist: Frank Turner
Hometown: Manama, BH / Meonstoke, Hampshire, England
Genre: Alternative Rock
Related: The Gaslight Anthem, Brian Fallon, Arkells
Song: “A Wave Across The Bay”
Notes: In “A Wave Across The Bay,” Turner pays homage to his friend Scott Hutchinson of Frightened Rabbit, who took his life in 2018. It’s the sound of an understanding friend accepting that his friend is gone and that he’s now in peace.
“I still miss my friend Scott everyday. His passing left such a huge hole in so many lives. I wrote this song in his honour and memory — it was hard to write and record, but I think it does the man some small justice.” – Frank Turner
Profits from each 7″ vinyl sale will be donated to the children and young people’s mental health charity, Tiny Changes.
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Artist: KoRn
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA, USA
Genre: Nu Metal
Related: Coal Chamber, Rob Zombie, Slipknot
Song: “Forgotten”
Notes: “Forgotten” is the band’s first offering of 2022, and it’s the second song off their upcoming studio album Requiem. Their 14th studio album is due out February 4th via Loma Vista Recordings. The sound is classic 2000s KoRn, and we think it’s just what fans are looking for.
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Artist: Pacific Estate
Hometown: Toronto, ON, Canada
Genre: Indie Rock
Related: Arkells, Hollerado, The Beaches
Song: “Millenial”
Notes: I wanted to hate this song, but from note one, I loved it. “Millenial’s” AAA OOOs will have you singing along. It’s catchy, it’s fun, and it’s just what I needed this morning. In case it needs to be said, I swear, I don’t dislike Millenials.
“Millennial” is packed with nostalgic references to reflect our lives, present and past, as well as our parents’ lives. There’s a line about Blockbuster, the chorus of “Teenagers” by My Chemical Romance, and some personal ones too.” – Pacific Estate
This song is stuck in my head.
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Artist: Alicia Moffet
Hometown: Quebec City, QC, Canada
Genre: Pop
Related: Shaun Frank, Marie-Mai, Jonathan Roy
Song: “Lullaby”
Notes: Alicia Moffet debuts on thereviewsarein with “Lullaby.” The track is sassy and in your face. It’s anything but sweet and soothing.
“This song is really like an anthem for me, and I think it will be for many other people. I’ve always been the type of person who doesn’t want to disturb others by being too loud or not saying too much of what I think,” said Alicia. “I’ve also felt too often that people didn’t believe in me or looked down on me and this song is a way to release all the negativity that those situations brought me and to free myself from what I was putting on by just saying F*ck ittttt!” – Alicia
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Artist: Noah Guthrie
Hometown: Greer, SC, USA
Genre: Americana / Folk
Related: Lola Rhones, Colin & Caroline, Nicole Cross
Song: “Blue Wall”
Notes: The singer who started with YouTube, found his way onto Glee, and then made it to the semifinals on America’s Got Talent in 2018 has been wowing the world with his voice. “Blue Wall” is the title track from his new album, released today. The song is simple, beautiful, honest, and authentic. So, listen, smile, and fall a little in love with Noah Guthrie.
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