Sound Impressions EP008: The Warning

The Warning is a post-grunge, hard rock band consisting of three sisters from Monterrey, Mexico. The Villarreal Velez sisters are Daniela on guitar and vocals, Paulina on drums and vocals, and Alejandra on bass and backing vocals. They formed in 2012 while pre-teens and recorded YouTube videos of cover songs for their friends and family. From that point on, their videos have gone viral and The Warning signed a five album deal with a major US label, the first Latin American band ever to do so. Now they are touring the world and opening for major acts that influenced them over the years, including Foo Fighters, Muse, Guns N Roses, and Evanescense. The Warning recently released a great album called Keep Me Fed and on this episode, The Summerhill Gang introduces you to this electric band that is turning heads.

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Show Links

• thewarningband.com
• Keep Me Fed on Spotify
• "Who is The Warning?" by Elgon Williams for Medium, 05/27/2023

“Automatic Sun” – Live from Vevo Studios (8/19/2024)


“Automatic Sun” – Jimmy Kimmel Live (6/28/2024)


“Six Feet Deep” – Official Video (6/28/2024)


“ERROR” – Official Video (6/26/2022)


“Choke” – Official Video (5/21/2021)


Crazy Train (Ozzy Osbourne Cover) – Ellen DeGeneres Show (2015)


Enter Sandman (Metallica Cover) (7/7/2014)



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Sound Impressions EP007: Sierra Ferrell

Sierra Ferrell is an American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Charleston, West Virginia. She spent most of her young adult life roaming the country, living a nomadic lifestyle, and busking on street corners from Seattle to New Orleans. Turning her life around after battling addiction and near-death overdoses, she recently released a superb album called Trail of Flowers that is receiving rave reviews. Now traveling around the US on a headlining tour, Sierra is finally getting the attention that her music and songwriting deserves. On this episode, The Summerhill Gang introduces you to an artist who has one foot in the traditions of the past and another stepping into the future! Check out links and videos below.

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Show Links

• sierraferrellmusic.com
• Trail of Flowers on Spotify
• "Trail of Flowers Finds Sierra Ferrell's Songwriting More Vibrant Than Ever" by Tom Williams for Paste Magazine, 03/21/2024

CBS Mornings feature (3/27/2024)


Back Porch Session, Garden and Gun Magazine (3/21/2024)


“American Dreaming” – Official Video (3/19/2024)


Zach Sang Show (1/24/2024)


“Fox Hunt” – Jimmy Kimmel Live (1/18/2024)


“Dollar Bill Bar” – Official Video (1/18/2024)


The Beatles' "Dont Let Me Down" at FreshGrass 2023 (11/21/2023)


“Fox Hunt” – Official Video (10/19/2023)


“In Dreams” – The Caverns Sessions (9/13/2023)



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Sound Impressions EP006: Jacob Collier

Jacob Collier is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, arranger, composer, and educator who was born and raised in London, England. He recently released the final volume in a 4-volume, 50-song collection called, Djesse. There are artists all over the world clamoring to work with him…and audiences across the globe are scrambling to get tickets to his mind-blowing shows. The Summerhill Gang is thrilled to discuss Jacob and his music on this new episode! Check out links and videos below.

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Show Links

• jacobcollier.com
• Djesse, Vol. 4 on Spotify
• The Record - Music News from NPR by Jason King, 7/11/2016

“Summer Rain (feat. Madison Cunningham and Chris Thile)”
Mahogany Sessions (3/21/2024)


CBS Sunday Morning feature (3/3/2024)


Jacob Collier explores the free Audience Choir
Native Instruments (2/29/2024)


“Witness Me (with Tori Kelly)” on Jimmy Kimmel Live (1/31/2024)


“Little Blue” - Mahogany Sessions (10/5/2023)


“Never Gonna Be Alone (feat. Lizzy McAlpine and John Mayer)”
Live at The Troubador (10/14/2022)


NPR Music Tiny Desk (Home) Concert (7/9/2020)


“All Night Long” - Arrangement of Lionel Richie’s song featuring Take 6 (10/3/2019)



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Sound Impressions EP005: Lawrence

Lawrence is a an 8-piece band led by brother/sister duo Clyde and Gracie Lawrence. They hail from New York and most of the band members attended Brown University. This talented and fun band has recently announced their fourth studio album, Family Business. They are celebrating that release later this year with a 40 date international headlining tour kicking off in Summer 2024. From the recent Live Nation announcement: "Lawrence has captivated and built a huge audience of die-hard fans with a distinct sound rooted in classic artists like Stevie Wonder, Randy Newman and Aretha Franklin, spun together with a high-energy pop edge. Their clever and brilliantly-crafted original songs are driven by Clyde’s keyboards, raspy voice, a rowdy horn section and Gracie’s vocals soaring on top. A beloved live band, Lawrence brings a party to the stage: a fun, full-throttle experience full of musical fireworks." Check out links and videos from the band below.

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Show Links

• lawrencetheband.com
• Hotel TV on Spotify

"Don't Lose Sight" Official Music Video


"Don't Lose Sight" on the Late Show (9/30/2022)


"Don't Lose Sight" Acoustic


Jam in the Van (11/27/2021)


"i’m confident that i’m insecure (acoustic-ish)"


"23 (acoustic-ish)"


Zach Sang Show Interview (11/3/2023)


The Secrets Behind Lawrence’s Live Show (Hotel TV – Lawrence Docuseries, Ep 2)



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Sound Impressions EP004: Mac DeMarco

Mac DeMarco is a Canadian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. He was born in Duncan, British Columbia and grew up in Edmonton, Alberta. The 33-year old has been dubbed "the laid-back prince of indie rock" since his debut record in 2012. He is a creative innovator and is prolific in producing and releasing songs. DeMarco's latest release is a 199-song collection of ideas, riffs and songs called One Wayne G. Nadine Smith from Pitchfork writes, "While One Wayne G might look like a disposable afterthought, all unfinished drafts and near-identical file names, it’s hardly arbitrary or accidental." Check out the full review of the collection linked below.

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Show Links

• macdemarco.com
• One Wayne G on Spotify
• Variety interview by Ethan Shanfield
• Rolling Stone article by Daniel Kreps
• Pitchfork review by Nadine Smith

NME Interview (8/8/2023)


Associated Press Interview (5/7/2023)


"Proud True Toyota" Live at the Echo 2023


PBS NewsHour report by Christopher Booker (12/1/2019)


"The Way You'd Love Her" performance on eTown (1/19/2017)


"Let Her Go" performance on Conan (3/30/2015)



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Sound Impressions EP003: Tall Heights

Tall Heights is a duo hailing from Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Coming together in 2009, Tim Harrington (singer/guitarist) and Paul Wright (singer/cellist) worked the Boston circuit for many years before releasing their major label debut in 2016. At that time, Spin magazine listed them as one of the "Five New Artists You Should Hear" and Paste included them in its "Best of What's Next" series. The latest album from Tall Heights, Juniors, is a nice mix of "arpeggiating acoustic guitars," "wistful falsetto harmonies," and "romantic orchestral swells." Check out the Atwood Magazine linked below for more accolades like that! And, check out Tall Heights on the road with Ben Folds this Summer.

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Show Links

• tallheights.com
• Juniors on Spotify
• Atwood Magazine interview by Coco Rich

“Hear It Again” – Extended Cut Music Video


“Hear It Again” – In A Backyard


Jam in the Van


“Moments” - Ben Folds (feat. Tall Heights) [Official Audio]


“Brick” - Ben Folds Cover



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Sound Impressions EP002: Samara Joy

Samara Joy grew up in a family of gospel singers. Her grandparents founded the Philadelphia gospel group, The Savettes. Her father is a vocalist and bass player, who toured extensively with gospel great, Andrea Crouch. With this musical background in her, Samara Joy burst onto the jazz scene while enrolled in the jazz program at SUNY's Purchase College as a voice major. In 2019, she won the Sarah Vaughn International Jazz Vocal Competition. Just two years later, she graduated college magna cum laude and released her self-titled debut album, which led to Jazz Times naming her Best New Artist. Featured on Episode 002 of Sound Impressions, Samara's second release, Linger Awhile, has brought more accolades. At the Grammy Awards in 2023, Linger Awhile was awarded Best Jazz Vocal Album and Samara was named Best New Artist, only the 2nd jazz artist ever to receive the award.

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Show Links

• samarajoy.com
• Linger Awhile on Spotify
• NPR's Fresh Air Interview

“Can’t Get Out Of This Mood” – Studio Version


“Can’t Get Out Of This Mood” – 2023 Grammys


Meet Samara Joy


“Guess Who I Saw Today”


“Guess Who I Saw Today” on The Tonight Show



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