Dave Hause – Essential Tunes For The Next 7 Days

This week’s Listening Booth includes a new single from Philly’s Dave Hause. Plus four other essential tunes that you should be listening to right now.

Look Alive – Dave Hause

Philly’s Dave Hause’s “Look Alive” is the latest single from his upcoming album, “…And The Mermaid”. This song explores the chaotic feelings of modern life while remaining an uplifting anthem. Dave Hause describes “Look Alive” as a response to the overwhelming sensation of wanting to give in to nihilism but choosing to take control instead. He emphasizes that while life can feel dire, it’s not the end just yet.

Black Ark – 9Ni9ht featuring Lee “Scratch” Perry

9Ni9ht is the duo of vocalist Racquel Jones, formerly of Thievery Corporation, and producer Chuck Doom, known for Crosses and Team Sleep. Their debut single, “Black Ark,” features the legendary Lee “Scratch” Perry, blending Jamaican dub, hip-hop, alt-rock, and jazz. “Black Ark” is a protest song, 100 percent. The single honors critical historical figures who sparked change, emphasizing the need for transformation in today’s society.

Let The Light In – Lew Apollo

Lew Apollo’s “Let The Light In” is a breakup song that merges ’70s soul with modern production. Written in a single session, it captures heartfelt vulnerability, expressing a quiet longing with the line, “just keep the door open when you leave… and let the light in.”

Gold Tooth – Lettuce

The album “Cook” by Lettuce is a celebration of diverse musical styles, blending funk, soul, jazz, rock, and hip-hop into a single, vibrant experience. Released under Lettuce Records, this studio album reflects the band’s exploration of new sounds following their tours with Wu-Tang Clan’s GZA and Ziggy Marley, as well as the release of a live album with the Colorado Symphony. The album captures Lettuce’s signature funk and pays homage to musical legends. “Gold Teeth” is a standout track.

Everybody Wants to Rule The World – Quinn & Barrett

Vocalist Anna Laura Quinn and guitarist Ed Barrett invite you into the intimate sonic world of their duo project that they call (with a wink) Quinn & Barrett. The duo’s forthcoming album Just… “Quinn & Barrett” is the first volume of their shared songbook, featuring eleven notable and familiar songs, chosen and lovingly arranged in the studio in several sessions between May 2023 and May 2024 with New Orleans guitarist and educator Brian Seeger at the helm as engineer and producer.

The featured material comprises many styles and moods, and the album may be seen as a bridge between the two musicians’ major influences. The pair’s rendition of Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” is a delightful offering that delivers the essence of the original while reimagining the perception of the listener.

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