American Dreamer CD

More than ten years playing in Chicago punk bands has ironically taught Zachary "Del" Weinberg one thing: how to write a great pop song. Del, the brains behind Choice Words, constructs catchy, three-chord guitar riffs made interesting by his hammering drums, biting lyrics, and wall-of-sound recording style.

Choice Words’ debut release on Org Music—wittily entitled “...um”—is as much a nod to 1970s Elvis Costello power-pop as to the hard-hitting 90s alternative rock of Superchunk and Superdrag. Recorded at Del’s new home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, “...um” showcases Del’s knack for crafting an earworm of a tune, while at the same time, capturing the raucous energy expected of a punk scene veteran.

Choice Words pays homage to Del’s teenage years, where he grew up in Toledo, Ohio, in the shadow of Detroit’s garage rock revival. Stuffing seven tracks into seventeen minutes, however, “...um” never strays too far from Del’s background as the former drummer of 2010s Chicago DIY punk staples Cloud Mouth and Scoundrel.

Tracks
1. Wednesday
2. Want Me Around
3. The Way That You Do
4. I'll Be Careful Too
5. Turn the Other Cheek
6. Talk Myself Out of Love
7. If You Don't Know (Demo)

Release date: 10/7

All songs written, performed, and recorded by Zachary "Del" Weinberg with help from Peter Danielson Murphy on Tracks #1, 2, 4, and 5. Distributed by Org Music 2022.

 

Mia Doi Todd follows up her acclaimed album 'Music Life' with a set of stellar remixes, entitled 'Ten Views of Music Life.' Described by Dusted Magazine as "one of those artists that seem to function not just as creators in their own right, but as connecting links between other musicians," Mia did not need to look far to find world-class artists to remix her songs. The diversity of the resulting collection is also its strength. Despite a wide range of stylistic methodologies employed, the project feels cohesive and creates the impression of a magical world uniting around the purity of expression in Mia's voice. Her vocals and other elements from the original 'Music Life' tracks find themselves enveloped in entirely new landscapes, from Dntel's quirky electro-pop, to Julia Holter and Tashi Wada's pensive and heartfelt orchestration, to the inimitable, free-form disco-boogie touch of Georgia Anne Muldrow. There's an Afrobeat contribution from LA's Jungle Fire and a cinematic kaleidoscope from Carlos Nin~o & Friends, featuring Jamael Dean and Sharada Shashidhar. Brazilian producer Kassin gives a fresh twist to Mia's version of Gregory Isaacs' classic "If I Don't Have You." Pianist Vardan Ovsepian's brooding yet hopeful arrangement of "Take Me to the Mountain" ventures into the hills and valleys of sound, cradling Mia’s rich voice in subtle reharmonizations. The album includes contributions from some of Mia's longtime collaborators, such as Dntel and Carlos Nin~o, as well as from a younger generation of musicians, such as the brilliant up-and-coming producer Jamael Dean (here as Jira><, in addition to his keyboard work with Carlos) and Human Error Club (featuring Mekala Session of the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra on drums). The cover artwork by Kozyndan portrays Mia as Benzaiten, goddess of music in the Japanese pantheon, with a wink to the Greek vase painting style of the cover of 'Music Life' - a visual remix, itself, of Mia's original artwork.

Track Listing:
A1 Wainiha Valley (Julia Holter & Tashi Wada Remix)
A2 Little Bird (Dntel Remix)
A3 My Fisherman (Belú Remix featuring Jungle Fire)
A4 Take Me to the Mountain (Vardan Ovsepian Remix)
B1 If I Don't Have You (Kassin Remix)
B2 Music Life (Georgia Anne Muldrow Remix)
B3 Take Me to the Mountain (Human Error Club Remix)
B4 Mohinder and the Maharani (Carlos Niño & Friends Remix featuring Jamael Dean & Sharada Shashidhar)

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"Take It Away" is the most recent album from Memphis-based guitarist Mario Monterosso. The Italian-born songwriter showcases his formidable talent across these 12 tracks, blending elements of jazz, rockabilly, surf, and tango into the perfect soundtrack for a warm Summer evening. Standout track 'Midnight In Memphis' finds his frequent collaborator Tav Falco showing up to contribute spoken word vocals, marking the only non-instrumental track on the record. With "Take It Away," Monterosso crafts a sound that is familiar, yet completely authentic.

Track List:
1. The Ballad of Zorro
2. Dreaming Tomorrow
3. Apache
4. Far Away Love
5. Dancing in My Room
6. Midnight in Memphis
7. Without You
8. 40 Miles of Bad Road
9. Take Your Train
10. Alicia Drive
11. Maria Elena
12. Driving to California

Album release date is August 12th 2022 Mario Monterosso – guitars
Marco Carnemolla – upright bass
Dario Finocchiaro – acoustic piano, electric piano, organ
Francesco Bazzano – percussions
Angelo Puglisi – drums
Featuring:
Tav Falco on “Midnight in Memphis”
Chiara Navarra – acoustic piano on “Maria Elena”
Alberto Asero – vibraphone on “Far Away Love”
Marina La Placa – theremin on “Without You”
Francesco D’Agnolo – synth on “Take Your Train”
Recorded by Matteo Spinazzè Savaris at “Villa Angelina” – Trecastagni, Sicily, IT
Mixed by Matteo Spinazzè Savaris at “Howlin’ Studio” – Rome, IT
Mastered by Mitch Rackin – New York
Produced by Matteo Spinazzè Savaris and Mario Monterosso
Songs written by Mario Monterosso, except:
Apache by Jerry Lordan
Forty Miles of Bad Road by Duane Eddy & Al Casey
Maria Elena by Lorenzo Barcelaca
Photo by: Christine Setzer
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"Atenção!: Novos Sons do Brasil” (Attention! New Sounds of Brazil) is a compilation produced in collaboration between online audio journal Aquarium Drunkard and Org Music. This is not your typical Brazilian music compilation. These ten songs capture a new wave of musicians who are reinterpreting their country’s musical heritage in bold and divergent ways, generations removed from the familiar sounds of breezy bossas or psychedelic tropicália. While these songs don’t sound like bossa nova or Tropicália, they share the tradition of cultural collision, mashing styles from abroad and home indiscriminately, tearing down genre barriers. The release features the artwork of celebrated visual artist Robbie Simon, and includes an insert with extensive liner notes by Brazilian music scholar Allen Thayer.

TRACKLIST:
1. Chico Bernardes - O Espelho
2. Tim Bernardes - Recomeçar
3. Irmão Victor - Reflexões Navais
4. Cavatento - Lagartia
5. Ana Frango Elétrico - Promessas e Previsões
6. Sessa - Dez Total (Filhos de Gandhy)
7. O Terno, Shintaro Sakamoto, Devendra Banhart - Volta e Meia
8. Kiko Dinucci - Olodé
9. Josyara, Giovani Cideira - Anos Incríveis
10. Metá Metá - Obatalá

Album Release Date is September 30th 2022

Introducing the self-titled debut from cosmic rock 'n rollers Color Green! This seasoned duo is comprised of Noah Kohll (Surf Curse, Current Joys, Young Guv, and more) and Corey Madden ( Richard Rose, Grave Flowers Bongo Band). Color Green formed in Ridgewood, Queens in 2018. Their sound culls from the eternal solitude of working musicians, the feeling of infinite transition, and the need to create a space that transmits the strange sounds of American music. Pulling from the Allman Brothers, Acetone, the Grateful Dead, and other acts from the dusty storage boxes of their attics, Color Green are searchers for a continuation of classic songwriting through the use of collaboration and close examination of the relics of yesterday’s past, while maintaining the spirit of their present selves. This co-release with Aquarium Drunkard will be unleashed upon the world on 7/22/2022, available on LP, CD, and digitally.

TRACKLIST:
Warbling Sky
Ill Fitting Suit
Ain't It Sad
Bell of Silence
Ruby
Verdolaga Dreams
Stretchin' Thumbs
Blizzed Out

CREDITS: Recorded at Slime House Studios and Fuller House
Written By: Noah Kohll and Corey Madden

Produced By: Color Green and Ben Cook
Recorded By: Johnny Kosmo and Ben Cook
Mixed By: Ben Cook
Mastered By: Phil Demetro

Vocals: Noah Kohll, Corey Madden, Ben Cook,
Madelyn Strutz, James Matthew VII
Guitars: Noah Kohll and Corey Madden
Bass: Trevor Tallakson, Noah Kohll and Corey Madden Drums: Dave Ozinga and Noah Kohll
Keyboards: Jonny Kosmo, Gracie Jackson, Noah Kohll and Corey Madden
Saxophone: Gravy Flores
Banjo: Madelyn Strutz
Pedal Steel: Tim Ramsey
Additional Support: Gary "Don Piano" Canino
and James Matthew VII

Album Artwork: Emmet Kelly
Photograph: Madelyn Strutz
Photograph Design: Ikee Cosby
Insert Design: Ryan Mckeever
Album Release date is July 22nd
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Introducing the self-titled debut from cosmic rock 'n rollers Color Green! This seasoned duo is comprised of Noah Kohll (Surf Curse, Current Joys, Young Guv, and more) and Corey Madden ( Richard Rose, Grave Flowers Bongo Band). Color Green formed in Ridgewood, Queens in 2018. Their sound culls from the eternal solitude of working musicians, the feeling of infinite transition, and the need to create a space that transmits the strange sounds of American music. Pulling from the Allman Brothers, Acetone, the Grateful Dead, and other acts from the dusty storage boxes of their attics, Color Green are searchers for a continuation of classic songwriting through the use of collaboration and close examination of the relics of yesterday’s past, while maintaining the spirit of their present selves. This co-release with Aquarium Drunkard will be unleashed upon the world on 7/22/2022, available on LP, CD, and digitally.

TRACKLIST:
Warbling Sky
Ill Fitting Suit
Ain't It Sad
Bell of Silence
Ruby
Verdolaga Dreams
Stretchin' Thumbs
Blizzed Out

CREDITS: Recorded at Slime House Studios and Fuller House
Written By: Noah Kohll and Corey Madden

Produced By: Color Green and Ben Cook
Recorded By: Johnny Kosmo and Ben Cook
Mixed By: Ben Cook
Mastered By: Phil Demetro

Vocals: Noah Kohll, Corey Madden, Ben Cook,
Madelyn Strutz, James Matthew VII
Guitars: Noah Kohll and Corey Madden
Bass: Trevor Tallakson, Noah Kohll and Corey Madden Drums: Dave Ozinga and Noah Kohll
Keyboards: Jonny Kosmo, Gracie Jackson, Noah Kohll and Corey Madden
Saxophone: Gravy Flores
Banjo: Madelyn Strutz
Pedal Steel: Tim Ramsey
Additional Support: Gary "Don Piano" Canino
and James Matthew VII

Album Artwork: Emmet Kelly
Photograph: Madelyn Strutz
Photograph Design: Ikee Cosby
Insert Design: Ryan Mckeever
Album Release date is July 22nd
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