Category: Music Reviews

Posted on: March 7, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Doug MacDonald Band Mr. Bones CD Review

  The titular track to Mr. Bones is led by a story that would hang with the most memorable of country and western stars of the fifties and sixties. Doug MacDonald keeps things utterly vibrant and infuses this timeless style with a bold style and an inimitable set of pipes. Honk Your Horn is a standout track on Mr. Bones, showcasing a delightful dynamic between the different elements of the…

Posted on: March 3, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Sunshine Riot A Fresh Bottle & A Brand New Day CD Review

A Fresh Bottle & A Brand New Day contains a number of distinct compositions that stand up to repeat listens. Norfolk County Jail is a track that touches upon a wide array of styles, moving effortless through punk, folk, and alt-country, as Sunshine Riot is able to immediately impress listeners. Natural Causes is a soft and sedate sound that gradually picks up steam. The guitar and bass dynamic that is…

Posted on: February 28, 2014 Posted by: Tom D Comments: 0

Possession Anneliese 7″ Review

The term “Norsecore” has been thrown around on the internet for a while and generally refers to bands that ripped off the second-wave Norwegian bands in every possible way from riffs to aesthetics to an extreme over-reliance on blast beats.

Posted on: February 28, 2014 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Casper & the Cookies Dingbats Vinyl Review

Calling to mind everyone from the B-52’s to the dB’s, Athens, GA-based Casper & The Cookies have always revealed in catchy, jerky synth pop that you can’t help but sing along to (quirky choruses be damned!). On Dingbats, their eighth release (their sixth or so with the band full band, The Cookies), the group is still uncompromisingly odd and just as fun as when they first surfaced. Their latest is…

Posted on: February 20, 2014 Posted by: L Rogers Comments: 0

Dodsferd The parasitic survival of the human race CD Review

The typical words I would associate with black metal of all kinds do not seem to fit when I attempt to describe Dodsferd’s 9th studio album, ‘The parasitic survival of the human race’.  A mix of sturdy riffing, clearly defined instrumentation and somehow structured vocal timings, make, truly gripping, exciting and sincerely different from anything I have heard before. Dodsferd have somehow managed to create a rebellious, ‘fuck you’ sounding…

Posted on: February 17, 2014 Posted by: Yousuf Ahmed Comments: 0

Blasterjaxx – Faith (The Remixes) Review

  The Blasterjaxx boys have been taking the music world by storm, leaving the likes of Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga in the dust. Owing to their huge success world-wide, Blasterjaxx pops out two new remixes of their new hit chart-topper Faith: the Lady Bee Remix as well as the Bassanova & Dirty Herz Remix. Shaping two distinct yet eerily similar tunes, Blasterjaxx brings in influences from trap, EDM, as well…

Posted on: February 15, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Lasse Passage Stop Making Sense and Start Making Success Volume 1 CD Review

Stop Making Sense and Start Making Success is an introspective and  deftly-designed composition that provides listeners with a complete introduction to Lasse Passage; the dense arrangements will take a number of listens before they yield every secret that Lasse Passage has placed into the effort. The darkly emotive arrangements that are present on tracks like Tanker Om Morningen are simply unparalleled. Hints of early oughts Deep Elm emotive rock can…

Posted on: February 13, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Michael Stosic S/T Album Review

  Michael Stosic has crafted a unique style of music that is fuelled by a number radio-friendly tracks. Before this album ends, fans of raw musicianship and of intelligent arrangements will find something that they can appreciate. The presence of Backstreet Dancer as the initial effort on this release ensures that listeners can be properly inspired to stick with Stosic’s music from beginning to end. The track deftly weaves together…

Posted on: February 9, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Jason Mark Yates Feature Article

Reachin Out is a heartfelt and softly-spoken track that will allow listeners ample opportunity to familiarize themselves with Jason Mark Yates. The drums really shine during this track to provide further gravitas to this recording, while Yates’ vocals are haunting. The ease of understanding what is going on during this single will endear fans to Yates’s music, while the smart instrumentation will ensure that they are on the edges of…

Posted on: February 8, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

Alex Von Z Implicate Order CD Review

The Implicate Order EP has 4 tracks which unite to provide a solid introduction to Alex Von Z.  Drawn is the initial offering, and it immediately provides listeners with a sense of camaraderie. The production allows listeners to be transported into the closest setting with Alex Von Z, while the Implicate Order CD provides two different ways to enjoy the track. What It Should Be is a complex track that…