Month: August 2016

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

3n1gma by E.A.L Axner

3n1gma by E.A.L Axner begins with Phantom, a very deliberate electronic meets techno effort that sets the stage for everything that is to follow on 3n1gma. Burning Red at Horizon builds off of the framework of Rockit-era Herbie Hancock and late-era Kraftwerk. E.A.L Axner is able to create a cogent narrative with the songs on 3n1gma that creates as deep and engrossing of a story as artists that are vocal heavy.

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

Peter Tosh Museum Opening in Kingston

Legendary reggae star Peter Tosh forever changed the world and the reggae genre with his inimitable style. Near the thirtieth anniversary of his death (and the 40th of his best known song “Legalize It”, the Peter Tosh Museum is opening in Kingston, Jamaica.

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

Newborn – Newborn EP

Runaround begins Newborn’s self-titled EP, and the rock that issues forth here ties together grunge, Britpop, and alternative rock something that is hooky, musically deep, and will stand up to repeat listening. Our favorite part of this introductory effort has to be the bass line that is weaved through; this creates a perfect counterpoint to the more pensive and echoing vocal/drum dynamic. The band whips itself into a fury at…

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

LUCE ‘New Mercedes’

New Mercedes is a hard-hitting rap track that has enough of a nod to EDM that fans of both styles will be able to find something they can appreciate. LUCE has a gritty yet hooky delivery during New Mercedes. This flow works perfectly with the immaculate production of the track’s backing beat. 

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

Kim Vogels – Call of The Wild

Kim Vogels’ Call of The Wild begins with a sultry, smoky set of vocals laid down by Kim that are paralleled with a deliberate drum beat and an emotive horn. These three elements make for an outwardly-uncomplicated track that is considerably deeper than one would think.

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

World Void Web Set to Release Think Void 9/9

September 9th marks the release date for Think Void, the debut release by World Void Web (WVW). The Album is a culmination of the evolution made by World Void Web over the last few years, each recording session marking a further coat of polish on a thematically-dense album. Over the course of 54 minutes, listeners will be treated to a number of stylistic nods to various genres (including but not…

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

G Matthews – “Chasing Happy”

G Matthews – “Chasing Happy” begins with an emotive arrangement that cohesively ties together guitar, drums, and bass. When the vocals begin, they build off of the framework laid down by Bif Naked, No Doubt and Paramore.

Posted on: August 25, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

We The Wild – From the Cities We Fled

Still Asunder is the introductory effort on We The Wild’s newest album From the Cities We Fled, an effort that immediately ensures that listeners take notice. With equal amounts metalcore, emotive rock, and impassioned punk, We The Wild is able to kick ass and take names. The band keeps the momentum high with Exodus and Decay. The track soars on multiple vocals, intense guitar work, and chugging drums that resound loudly…

Posted on: August 25, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Anita Ward – Another Bad Mistake

Anita Ward (the mastermind behind the disco classic “Ring My Bell”) has created a new track that will get listeners up and on the dance floor. On Another Bad Mistake, Ward is able to create a dance track that looks back to the days of disco while having a rapid tempo and a hard-hitting beat that works perfectly on EDM stations. The track is lead not only by Ward’s inimitable…