Month: March 2017

Posted on: March 30, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Quantum Split “America”

Quantum Split’s America is a track that refreshes the hair metal of the late 1980s and early 1990s with the post-grunge sound of a Seven Mary Three. The vocals are wholly unique; they stand out boldly from the jangly guitars and shuffling, on-point drums. The dynamic between the vocals and the drums is something to behold, as the track is pushed to an entirely higher plateau.

Posted on: March 30, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 2

David Haerle “Women Make The World Go ‘Round” (with Bess Harrison)

David Haerle’s “Women Make The World Go ‘Round” (which features the vocal contributions of Bess Harrison) is a beautiful piece of alt-rock that ties together nu-wave with twee pop. The hint of lounge present in Haerle’s vocals imbue the track with a vintage sound, as does the Carly Simon-esque sound of Harrison’s vox. The taut instrumentation of “Women Make The World Go ‘Round” is beautiful, adding further depth to an already…

Posted on: March 30, 2017 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Pink Floyd – The Final Cut; A Momentary Lapse of Reason (12” vinyl)

“The Final Cut” came at a pivotal time for Pink Floyd. Though it was the band’s 12th album, it was the follow up to the wildly successful musical epic “The Wall.” It would also be the last studio album to feature founding member Roger Waters. Released in 1983, “The Final Cut” was another concept album for the band set against the backdrop of war. Though it failed to live up…

Posted on: March 29, 2017 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Lawrence Morrill Glass – Neanderthal (CD)

Before he uprooted his life and moved to Austin to make it as a musician, Lawrence Morrill Glass worked as a set designer in LA where he also had a hand in special effects, working on movies and TV ads. I have no idea how good he was at his last job, but if “Neanderthal” is a promise of things to come, he clearly made the right move becoming a…

Posted on: March 28, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Nikki Shae – Favorite Hello (Hardest Goodbye)

Nikki Shae’s latest single Favorite Hello (Hardest Goodbye) is a tremendously emotional effort that links together 1990s and 2000s pop, country, and alternative rock into a track that will keep fans listening in from the first note to the cut’s final gasp. It is not a surprise that Shae resides in Nashville; the instrumentation is something that listeners will immediately hear, with a backing instrumentation that is much more thoughtful and…

Posted on: March 28, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Sitting down with Razor

Hello, Razor. You have been creating music since 2001. How do you think your compositions have changed since your first release? Well, I started with Hip Hop and Rap music in 2001, and then switched approximately in 2008 to Electronic productions. Back in the day, I mainly wrote texts and I took care about the recording, but I have never been a great Hip Hop beat maker. Nevertheless, it was…

Posted on: March 28, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Tiara Nicole – Real Man

Tiara Nicole’s least single “Real Man” is a deep confessional about how she longs for a man that will treat her right. The beat is slow and sensual and the vocals are soft and sweet; they blend together to make a solid R&B release.

Posted on: March 28, 2017 Posted by: Danica Comments: 0

Be Only You – “Winning”

Be Only You’s latest single “Winning” is destined to be a theme song for the summer. The trio’s hip hop vocals are hard hitting and powerful, these girls are sure to become a fan favorite. I think fans of artists like Beyonce and Rihanna will love Be Only You.

Posted on: March 27, 2017 Posted by: Danica Comments: 0

Bells and Robes – Duality (Feat. Swain)

Bells and Robes’ new single “Duality” is an instant hit with its catchy hip hop vocals and EDM beat. The song is a fast paced poem that really makes you want to get up and dance. I would suggest Bells and Robes to fans of Lupe Fiasco or Wiz Khalifa.