Month: June 2015

Posted on: June 30, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 2

Galliano Sommavilla – 365 (Original Song … A Day… For A Year): Volume 13 ‘Favourites’

Galliano Sommavilla has created a song a day for 365 days, creating a number of albums from the constituent compositions. We have received the 13th volume, which begins with day 352. The track is a smooth bit of new world music that links together traditional (piano) and electronic elements. The effort succeeds as it provides listeners with a cogent narrative crafted through the interaction of the various instruments. The ultimate…

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Posted on: June 30, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

Ashaneen Waves of Life CD Review

“First Wave” is a richly emotive composition that is able to provide listeners with a compelling narrative without possessing any traditional form of vocal accompaniment. The bold strokes that are taken on the onset of Waves of Life ensure that listeners are on the edges of their seats from the onset. The six-minute run time of this initial composition provides Ashaneen with ample space to express the different twists and…

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Posted on: June 29, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Magnificent Birds of Prey Kaleidoscope CD Review

Sticks and Stones comes with a heavy, trippy take on rock music that links together sixties and seventies rock into something sludgy and brilliant. Writing Everything Away is more contemplative and introspective, sending listeners on a journey with deftly-arranged guitar work that bridges America to Zappa, while Seven takes a raucous blend of Thin Lizzy and seventies Detroit music and whips them into an emotional fury.

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Posted on: June 29, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

Fort George 3-Way IPA (2015)

The 3-Way IPA possesses a hazy orange color and a small amount of head that sits on the top of the beer as one continues their experience; the initial nose clues individuals into the heavy hop presence that marks all facets of this collaborative effort. The beer has a good amount of citrus flavors, mixing up equal amounts lemon, orange, and hints of apricot into the front-end while back-loading a…

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Posted on: June 29, 2015 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Bunnygrunt – Vol. 4 (Vinyl)

While the band and label are still opting to describe Bunnygrunt as “Cuddlecore,” I think Power Pop does just fine here as a descriptor. The latest from the St. Louis band, Vol. 4, their sixth album, is brimming with infectiously addictive songs that span anywhere from one-to- seven minutes, but the band really excels when focusing on three-minute sing-alongs like “The Book That I Wrote” and “Frankie is a Killer,”…

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Posted on: June 28, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Superlux HMC631 Gaming Headset

The Superlux HMC631 Gaming Headset is a solid addition to the inventory of any player that would like a pair of headphones that are comfortable, customizable, and at the head of the class in regards to sound reproduction. The HMC631 headphones are able to playback music from bass-heavy (rap, EDM) to vocal-intricate (opera, country) genres in a compelling fashion. Furthermore, vocals (video game dialogue, phone calls) are clear and crisp…

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Posted on: June 28, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

Jenny Lake Lager (Snake River Brewing)

Jenny Lake Lager by Jackson Hole, Wyoming’s Snake River Brewing pours with a mahogany / reddish-brown color and a thick, frothy off-white head. Lacing is present in droves and will demarcate precisely how far an individual has gotten in the effort.  

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Posted on: June 28, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Flawless Inc. Interview

We had a moment to speak to Flawless Inc.. Your debut mixtape is My Vision. In a few seconds, what about your music separates Flawless Inc. from the rest of the hip-hop artists performing?

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