Fake Soldier, Fallen Soldier has a very street savvy sound to the effort, with some absolute fire that is spat by Tru; there is a quickness and natural feeling to this track that ensures that listeners will be able to keep focused on the rest of the album.
Dang Toasted Coconut Chips (available in a plain and a Caramel sea salt iteration) are some of the most interesting snacks that we have reviewed this year. Dang chips are crisps of coconut meaning that one is provided with a very smooth and silky taste without having to have greasy fingers or to partake in a snack it is particularly bad for you. The Dang Toasted Coconut Chips are very…
There are a number of different seasonal offerings that are provided by alcohol companies, and these range from delectable to deplorable. It just makes sense that the companies want to get the largest possible market share for themselves while creating stellar product line expansions. Over the course of the last few years Southern Comfort has looked to really redefine what spirits can do and what sort of flavors they can…
There are so many different types of plugins for the myriad electronic devices that people utilize on a day to day basis. This means that one needs to carry around a large number of different chargers, something that is difficult if not impossible to remember when one goes on a trip or leaves for work. The Hub It is a device that goes and provides people with tremendous functionality meaning…
With just 10 songs, the duo Kool Stuff Katie has managed to sneak in the best debut of the year. Unfortunate band name aside, Portland-based musicians Shane Blem and Saren Oliver have crammed together garage rock, new wave, punk and a liberal mix of hooky pop music for an instantly-infectious sound that brings to mind everyone from The Cars and The Kinks to The Breeders and The Ramones.
Titan Slayer has just released their latest single Desolated Heroes on Venator Music. There is a nice load-up period that starts things off, drawing listeners in as the arrangements gradually begin to pick up steam. The epic stylings of this single mean that listeners will be absolutely engrossed in the composition by the time that the last minute finishes and will be on the edges of their seats by the…
Phil Varca & The SlamJammers are an act that has been able to successfully craft a unique style of rock and roll while establishing themselves as some of the most compelling and intense musicians that are currently out on the touring circuit. The band has been out on the road for twenty-five years (playing with a laundry list of some of the best known touring bands, a list that includes…
Freedom’s Alluring Call is a trance-infused instrumental composition that deftly links together natural and artificial elements into something that is brooding, expressive, and carries a narrative richer than any vocal effort.
The Joy of Quiet Rain Mix is an absolutely epic effort, with a number of different movements that elicit different emotions and mindstates. There are a number of environmental sounds that are interspersed during this effort (rain following, thunder) that approximate a storm that washes everything away. One can meditate and create a positive state in this nearly ten-minute offering The Soft Focus Ocean Mix does a stellar job in…
Much like their first four efforts, Horse Feathers’ latest, So It Is With Us, is a collection of quiet, indie music that straddles the line between folk and Americana. And that is far from being a bad thing.
