Month: April 2014

Posted on: April 24, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Chromeo White Women CD Review

White Women is an amazing retro-tinged album that is strong from beginning to end; Sexy Socialite is the perfect example of a track that will immediately fill dance floors, while Over Your Shoulder keeps things hopping despite having a much more contemplative arrangement.

Posted on: April 24, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Slinger Feature

The story behind Slinger could easily be transformed into a television show or movie. The band has been around for a number of years, far enough back in history that they committed their first recordings to a reel-to-reel. The act poured their hearts and souls into their work, and were able to garner considerable support in and around the Orange County (California) area.

Posted on: April 22, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 2

Full Sail ESB

Full Sail’s ESB pours with a dark-brown / reddish hue and a small amount of persistent off-white head. The beer’s initial flavors link together sweet with a slight amount of hops. Full Sail has pegged their ESB at a level that will keep individuals warm through the spring months while still having enough outward sweetness to include the widest possible swath of imbibers.

Posted on: April 22, 2014 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Knight of Badassdom DVD Review

Knight of Badassdom, the latest horror comedy from Joe Lynch, has all the hallmarks of a cult classic: metal music, roleplaying games that conjure up demons and plenty of stoner laughs.

Posted on: April 21, 2014 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Mad World: An Oral History of New Wave Artists and Songs That Defined the 1980s

Even if you don’t know your Kajagoogoo from your Yaz, this oral history of New Wave is entertaining enough to suck up the next few hours of your life, regardless of your relationship with the genre. Culled from countless interviews by music journalists Lori Majewski and Jonathan Bernstein, Mad World captures bands big (Duran Duran, The Psychedelic Furs) and obscure (The Normal, Ultravox) in this run down of the music…

Posted on: April 21, 2014 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

American Jesus DVD Review

Aram Garriga’s absorbing documentary American Jesus is one of the few religious documentaries in recent memory that manages to even-handedly offer a glimpse at the uniqueness of Christianity in the U.S. without taking a clear side praising or condemning the way these groups choose to worship.

Posted on: April 21, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center Review

The Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center is a lush area, seeming more like an early twentieth-century university than a hotel. This quaint and timeless touch is paralleled by tremendous customer service. I recently visited Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center for leisure and was very impressed.  Perfect for those that are looking to rest and relax at the NHCC, the rooms have the feel of an apartment.

Posted on: April 21, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Amy Rose Country Crazy Single Review

Country Crazy is the latest single from Amy Rose, and it will immediately capture listeners’ attention with a strong instrumental side. When Rose’s vocals kick in, the track is given a full sound. Rose’s approach to country has hints of Carrie Underwood, Shania Twain, Gretchen Wilson, and possesses just enough pop to have tremendous crossover potential.

Posted on: April 20, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Braddock Station Garrison Feature

The band released High Water late last year, and can be seen live at Axum’s Level X Lounge in Washington, DC on 4/26 and Desmond’s Tavern in New York, NY on 5/31. Make sure to visit their social networking profiles to locate more information about the act, their releases, and their live shows. High Water is a raw and visceral title, but is recorded in such a fashion that each…

Posted on: April 19, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Amen Alibi Addicted CD Review

Go Some More is a timeless track that allows listeners of a wide swath to find something that they can appreciate. The driving arrangement is provide additional depth through a bouncing, driven set of vocals.