6 gems this week from a 100 submitted to me for assessment. They vary from heat and comforting Gaby Moreo to youth LA rock Cuffed up. And two blues albums this week.

100 songs, albums and movies submitted this week

There may be All the time House, single by Gaby Moreno.  The nice and cozy, snug voice of the Guatemalan-born, Latin Grammy successful and Grammy nominated singer/songwriter/producer simply makes you’re feeling comfortable and completely satisfied. Her distinctive expertise shines like moonbeams on a summer season evening and  makes you need to go residence. Stream on all main platforms.

The Love You Bleed,album by Danielle Cole. A good dozen, gut-grabbing, heart-rendering blues songs, by a legendary blues singer/songwriter/bassist, each a star however in an album like this  they mix right into a transcendent expertise for blues lovers and a pleasure for everybody.  Stream on all main platforms.

The Roof Is On Fireplace, album by Mitch Ryder. Energy soulful blues singing from a grasp, backed by a sizzling, sizzling band. The album options 12 songs, some very acquainted like Dylan’s “Subterranean Homesick Blues” and the Doorways “Soul Kitchen” and a few originals. All down and soiled blues at its finest. Stream on all main platforms.

Polaroid Lovers, album by Sarah Jarosz.   Eleven songs starting from the exhausting rock antics of  “Jealous Moon”  and  the country-infused “Runaway Practice” to  the considerate  “Mescal and Lime” and “Good at What I do”, Polaroid Lovers are little tales with large sound – a distinction to  her 2021 Blue Heron Suite. A lot enjoyable, however Isten to the lyrics, as at all times. Stream on main platforms

Luna, la Follia, single by Giulia Millanta.  Romantic Latin rhythm, flowing Italian lyrics, this one is a house run. Put this on for a dreamy night or to maintain you transferring by means of the day (or evening). Completely organized and taking full benefit of her distinctive voice, put Luna, la Follia in your playlists. Stream on Spotify, Bandcamp.  Italian.

Little Wins, single/video by Cuffed Up.  A youthful – however refined – rock anthem with some British affect, a bit Loss of life Cab for Cutie, and quite a lot of get -up -and- dance. The LA-based trio of Ralph Torrefranca, Joe Lipstock, and Christina Apostolopoulos sound like a 10-piece rock band and transfer like a rocket at carry off.    Stream on Spotify.

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Patrick O’Heffernan