Month: May 2016

Posted on: May 30, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

El Gato Dice – Dos

Dos is a collection of 10 tracks by San Francisco’s El Gato Dice. Matador is the opening effort, showcasing a thoughtful introduction that deflty blends together deliberate arrangements and a fuzz that rises and falls as the track continues. El Gato Dice are able to create a solid introduction to their Dos without having to sing a single world.

Posted on: May 30, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

The Phoenix Rose – Destination

The Phoenix Rose’s Destination is one of the most unique tracks we’ve heard so far in 2016. The track blends together pop, rock, electronic, and tribal rhythms in a catchy package.

Posted on: May 30, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Audrey X – Volcano

Audrey X’s Volcano is a powerful pop track that works perfectly alongside Katy Perry and Ke$ha, blending together strong and positive lyrics with a catchy beat that will tattoo itself deeply into the minds and hearts of listeners. The unique quality brought to Volcano by Audrey X makes for a timeless track that will interest fans of Kelly Clarkson and Hilary Duff while bringing in bits of J-pop and EDM.

Posted on: May 30, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Diana Ebe – “Elusive Pleasure”

Elusive Pleasure is the latest single by Diana Ebe, showcasing a unique style that touches upon ambient, indie-pop, and even trip-hop genres before the effort ends. The instrumentation is taut, providing a considerable boost to the song’s momentum when the wall of sounds kicks in. The instrumental and vocal elements of Elusive Pleasure make for something beautiful that will stick with fans long after the song has ceased to play.…

Posted on: May 27, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Svetlana and the Delancey Five – Night at the Speakeasy

All I Want is a tremendously inviting composition that sparkles with rich vocals and a blend of trombone, reeds, trumpet, and piano. The warmth of the early album continues with You Won’t Be Satisfied. The back and forth of the smooth female voice and reedy male vocals is powerful as the backing instrumentation gives it their all. The environment established by Dalton’s piano and Wycliff’s dual duties of vocals and trombone…

Posted on: May 27, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Mike Vass feat. Mairi Campbell – Eyes Fixed

Eyes Fixed is a tremendous effecting track that links together the singer-songwriter style with hints of rock and alternative approaches. The instrumental and vocal interaction is delightful, with lighter, deeper, and more intense elements uniting to make for a tremendous composition.

Posted on: May 27, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Amity Rae – These Heels

Amity Rae create their latest track, These Heels, with an ear towards the New Orleans bounce scene, the strong vocals of the New York City R&B scene, and the call and response of the Atlanta mid-oughts rap scene.

Posted on: May 26, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

LSD Honey Ale (Indeed Brewing)

We are continually impressed by what’s Minnesota’s indeed Brewing is putting out on a regular basis and their LSD beer may be the best canned effort that we have received from them. After a long run, receiving their IPAs and Imperial Stouts I must admit I was a little trepidatious when I received this beer from the brewery. Indeed’s Lavender Sunflower Date is a honey ale. The style seems to…

Posted on: May 25, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

Holly Elle – Flip That Script

Holly Elle’s Flip That Script is a powerful pop track that looks back to the halcyon days of the late 90s and early oughts, tying together Shakira, Ace of Bace, and Kelly Clarkson into something special.