Month: August 2017

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

Kemmyé “Forever”

Kemmyé’s “Forever” is a slower, more introspective R&B track that succeeds because of top-class vocals that do more than tell a story – they provide further depth to the instrumental side of things. There are a number of inclusions to Forever that push this track to a higher plateau; a clap-track here, a bit of backwards masking there, to make for a fully-formed effort. Kemmyé is able to shatter any conception…

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

DJ Polique “Dimes Only”

On Dimes On, the latest DJ Polique single, a sunny summer sound is bolstered through the inclusion of Snoop Dogg, Jacob Luttrell, and Follow Your Instinct. The track’s sweeping synths and reggae influence will tattoo the vocal hook deep into the minds of listeners.

Posted on: August 27, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Justina Valentine “Sunlight”

Justina Valentine’s “Sunlight” is a refreshing pop/rap track that brings back the synth-pop of the 1980s. Good wordplay keeps the momentum high before Justina tattoos her unique melodies deep into the hearts and minds of fans. The rising and falling action of Sunlight keeps listeners on the edges of their seats. The sparkling sound of the synths on Sunlight distinguish this effort from other songs on the radio. There is…

Posted on: August 27, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

White Reaper – Judy French

White Reaper’s Judy French is one of the best songs we’ve heard this August. The track looks back to the power pop and indie rock of the late 1990s and early 2000s. A robust bass line, emotive guitars, and slightly-nasal vocals make for a tremendously taut cut. Particular kudos has to go to the fuzzy guitar solo that starts off the two-minute mark. Splashy drums build up the tempo after…

Posted on: August 27, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Tru Tipton – Type of Girl

Tru Tipton’s Type of Girl is a tremendously emotional track. The slow, intimate sound of Type of Girl brings a considerable gravity to R&B. The production of this single is immaculate, allowing both Tipton’s voice and the instrumentation ample to shine alone or when combined into a comprehensive sound. Tipton’s vocals are distinct while working perfectly alongside a piano and sweeping synthesizer. For fans of Ne-yo, Jason Derulo, and Trey…

Posted on: August 27, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

The ORG – Assemble (The Body’s the Church)

The ORG begins their single Assemble with a flow that draws heavily on the 1990s NYC rap scene. The backing flow pulls deeply from soul and funk sounds to imbue Assemble with a timeless sound. The variation presented in the flows of each member of The ORG further increase the replay value of the track.

Posted on: August 25, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Alex Chilton – A Man Called Destruction (CD)

Throughout his solo career, Alex Chilton was in the unenvious position of having to compete with his work in Big Star. Despite only putting out a few albums, Big Star, even decades later, is one of the most influential power pop bands to ever come out of the U.S. and all three of their official studio albums are undeniable classics. So, anyone having to follow that track record was bound…

Posted on: August 24, 2017 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Elvis Presley – A Boy From Tupelo: The Sun Masters (Vinyl)

For years now, Legacy Recordings have been raiding the RCA vaults to re-release a slew of Elvis Presley albums. This latest collection, out now on vinyl, is one of their most important Presley releases to date. On one vinyl LP, the label is putting out some of the Memphis singer’s earliest efforts, all produced and engineered by Sam Phillips at his legendary Sun Studios.

Posted on: August 23, 2017 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Flogging Molly – Life Is Good (CD)

Twenty years into their career, Flogging Molly have managed to survive musical fads a slew of weak imitators to emerge as one of the finest bands to ever blend traditional Celtic and American punk rock influences. You’d have to go back to The Pogues to find anyone else who can consistently deliver as reliably as Flogging Molly, album after album.