From: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org (ecto-digest) To: ecto-digest@smoe.org Subject: ecto-digest V16 #2598 Reply-To: ecto@smoe.org Sender: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk ecto-digest Monday, August 12 2019 Volume 16 : Number 2598 To unsubscribe: e-mail ecto-digest-request@smoe.org and put the word unsubscribe in the message body. Today's Subjects: ----------------- New & not-so-new releases [Sherlyn Koo ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 14:29:40 +1000 From: Sherlyn Koo Subject: New & not-so-new releases Hi everyone, Haven't seen much traffic here lately, so I thought I'd post some of the stuff I've been listening to lately. Mansionair, "Shadowboxer" Perfect, moody electro-pop with hooks that just won't get out of my brain. Love it. Nina Nesbitt, "The Sun Will Come Up, The Seasons Will Change" A random find from Spotify's New Releases list. It's a mixed bag of styles, fun and pretty poppy in places but surprisingly introspective in others. Sara Bareilles, "Amidst the Chaos" It's a little more low-key and acoustic than I was expecting and maybe nothing too groundbreaking. I love Sara though, so it makes me happy, and "Fire" and "Armor" are pretty darn catchy. Some very nice songs here although it did take a few listens to be able to differentiate them. I do wish she'd let that amazing voice rip a bit more sometimes though (check out her cover of Sia's "Chandelier" on YouTube, wow). Ingrid Michaelson, "Stranger Songs" An entire album of 80s throwback pop/rock inspired by "Stranger Things". I was a bit cautious at first, as I'm not familiar with the show and Ingrid's sound seems to get more and more produced with each new album. But the songs are lots of fun and she still sounds great. I like it a lot. Thea Gilmore, "Small World Turning" A pretty typical Gilmore-esque mix of outrage, folk and uplifting songs. Trending more acoustic than her last releases, but material-wise not too different. Highly enjoyable though - Thea's voice sounds better than ever and the songwriting is as strong as always. Meg&Dia, "Happysad" Surprise new album from this sister-led band from Utah. I've only listened a couple of times so far but it's much more poppy than their previous stuff I think. Enjoying it so far. Susan Werner, "Nola" A short but sweet New Orleans-themed album. Highly enjoyable. Is there anything this woman can't do? Also highly recommended is last year's "An American in Havana" EP. SONiA disappear fear, "By My Silence" Another multi-lingual release (English and Hebrew) by one of my favourites. Includes "A Song for Nudem Durak", in support of singer Nudem Durak who is imprisoned in Turkey for singing in Kurdish. Highlights include the title track, "Who I Am" (previously seen on Blood Bones & Baltimore) and "Ahavnu". What's everyone else listening to? - -sherlyn - -- Sherlyn Koo - sherlyn@pixelopolis.com - Sydney, Australia ------------------------------ End of ecto-digest V16 #2598 ****************************