Interesting exciting fresh Bongo Boy Records – VOLUME XIX BY VARIOUS ARTISTS:  The three words that always pop into my head when I’m listening to a new album from Bongo Boy Records are interesting, exciting and fresh… that’s especially true on this upcoming (May 7th, 2021) release (P&D). 

A star-studded list of players for the 14 songs, too…

Jonah Whale’s “Raise Your Hands” will fill you with the hope for fresh beginnings, I’ve no doubt… the 3:46 gem gives you clear insight into where we can go if we do it together.

Studeo presents exciting new vistas with their “Life’s A Journey“… I especially enjoyed the high-energy guitar solos on this tune, and have no doubt you will, too!

There’s quite a “pop feel” on Steve Ryan’s “Miracle of Love“, but he performs the song (as always) with fully soulful ability… this tune will have you up close & dancing with your partner for the entire evening.

It was Jonah Whale’s power performance on the closer, “Ready Set Go“, that made it my choice for personal favorite of the fourteen interesting songs offered up… an absolute winner of a song!

I give Volume XIX a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED rating, with an “EQ” (energy quotient) score of 4.99.  Get more information on the Bongo Boy Records website for the album.  Rotcod Zzaj

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There’s never a dull moment when Bongo Boy Records sends us a new compilation album. A label with an eye for talent and an impressive collection of artists, Bongo Boy Records does a phenomenal job of both sourcing and curating exceptional indie talent. Their most recent collection of tunes is titled Bongo Boy Records Volume XIX, and it’s 14 tracks of dynamic, well-executed indie music of the pop/rock variety.

The compilation starts with the vibrant but powerful track Turn to the Movement by Les Fradkin (we recently reviewed his EP Mirror Image here). This is followed by the anthemic Raise Your Hands by Jonah Whale, an endlessly fun and engaging modern rock number. Next is Captivated by Diana Dilee Maher & DJ Fredy Muk, pulling us in a decidedly pop direction. The infectious melody and intricate layers of vocals and synths are particularly noteworthy.

Global Wilderness by Abijah is a softer and more relaxed track, full of island vibes and laid-back energy. It’s starkly juxtaposed against Do You Remember again by Jonah Whale, with its heavy distorted guitars, dark timbre, and somber lyrics.

Les Fradkin goes for the bombastic on the swinging, rock licking good time with “Turn to the Movement”. In spirt of its short duration it packs a mighty punch, with the drums hitting with a furious pounding and the vocals seemingly swimming through the din. Done with such majesty they touch upon a cinematic presence behind it.

A crystal clarity rushes through Jonah Whale’s intimate country rock of “Raise Your Hands”. There is a tenderness and compassion to the way Jonah sculpts his unique aural universe. Guitar work further highlights its graceful nature.

Diana Dilee Maher & DJ Fredy Muks updates R&B with a shimmering gleam on “Captivated”. Every single element works in unison to create a giddy work. Rhythms have an insistent, driving pulse to them perfectly punctuating the power of their words.

The soothing meditation of Abijah’s “Global Wilderness” has a delicacy to it. With a nod towards the ambience washes over the listener. Everything about it has a softness behind it.

Quite kaleidoscopic, Jonah Whale’s “Do You Remember” blooms with color. He builds the work up until it becomes a true force of nature becoming something glorious. With nods towards power pop ballads of the 80s and 90s, there is a sense of the epic behind it.

Jlynn taps into the zeitgeist on the contemporary beat geometry of “Left on Road”. Her voice has a passionate quality to it, for it weaves its way through the groove in such a carefree way. There is a sense of pure freedom that reigns supreme.

Bass drops with a lush cadence on the intense trip of “My Love” with Sofie Elezaj’s vocals front and center of the whole work. Despite the heavy nature of the bassline, there is a delicacy that helps to inform everything. A sense of balance emerges as the piece builds up in intensity.