Six New Albums by Moms Who Rock
These new albums offer a mom’s perspective on songs for kids. All of these notable recordings are available from various music sources this month. Check them out from the library, or stream sampler of songs on Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/5u7dirGAbO6qLEaykxA8qt?si=2cff5d1337454904
Genevieve Goings: The Great Indoors
The star of Disney’s Choo Choo Soul and a songwriter-producer for many children’s programs, releases this digital EP of five funky-fun original tunes for your next family dance party. The timely recording is from a new children’s record label called 8 Pound Gorilla Records out of Nashville.
Retail link: https://8pgr.lnk.to/GreatIndoorsPR
Video: “Shadow Puppets” – youtu.be/pih88PPdv3Y
The Bright Siders: A Mind of Your Own
The Bright Siders is a unique musical collaboration between Nashville-based Americana songwriter Kristin Andreassen and Brooklyn-based child psychiatrist (and mom) Kari Groff, MD. Together, they create music with the purpose of helping children connect to their emotions.
Retail: https://folkways.si.edu/the-bright-siders/a-mind-of-your-own
Video: “The Moon & the Stars & Me” – https://youtu.be/lcZ5ruLo1KM
Kelli Welli: Let’s Go, Pistachio!
Kelli is a Portland-based musician, visual artist, author and mom of twins who plays with everyday family as well as wordplay in her songwriting. Her new album is full of fun and whimsy for families with small children. The album has won a 2021 NAPPA Award!
Retail link: linktr.ee/kelliwellikids
Video: “Let’s Go, Pistachio!” – youtu.be/B004rbQvjeU
Sara Watkins: Under the Pepper Tree
Sara Watkins of the Grammy-winning groups Nickel Creek, I’m With Her, and The Watkins Family Hour, releases a family-friendly album of soothing songs, including several covers and two originals meant for sharing with the entire family.
Retail link: newwst.com/swutpt
Video: “Blue Shadows on the Trail (feat. Nickel Creek)” – https://youtu.be/V4t8Lih_9ME
Tracy Bonham’s Melodeon Music House: Young Maestros, Vol. 1
The iconic ’90s female rock star will release her first album for kids — a music education and video series that’s an outgrowth of her new Melodeon Music House program. These songs reflect Tracy’s approach to teaching music theory, with lyrics and sounds full of joy to invite physical engagement.
Retail link: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tracy-bonham-melodeon-music-house/1545540094
Video: “Beats to a Measure” – https://youtu.be/S6SpUnuqs3Y
Little Miss Ann 28 Days
One of the leading artists in family music, Little Miss Ann has already won a 2021 National Parenting Publications (NAPPA) Award for her new album. This Filipina-American artist (and mom) teaches at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. She collaborates frequently with artists around the nation, and this album features guest vocals by Frances England, Suzi Shelton, Alphabet Rockers and more.
Retail link (note: the album will be available for sale on April 23rd): https://littlemissann.bandcamp.com/
Video: “Marshmallow Man” – https://youtu.be/5Y08r9B_Nt4
