Month: June 2013

Posted on: June 10, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Moss Interview

  “Moss” CEO of C.U.F Gang Entertainment is a super-charged dynamic Artist/Entrepreneur who has his talented fingers on the pulse of urban entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion. He is CEO of C.U.F GANG Entertainment- which consists of aspiring and established music artists, producers, designers, promoters, models and other professionals. His company has a fashion clothing line in addition to a music division. Moss will be dropping HOBB CITY ( Hustle Or…

Posted on: June 10, 2013 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Highness Hold CD Review

The biggest and most welcoming surprise about Hold, the debut from Highness, is that it sounds very little like what you would expect, given the resume of its band members. Collectively, the group members have put in time with Darkest Hour, Christie Front Drive and City of Caterpillar, among others. And while Highness does take elements from all – emo, metal, post-hardcore, the sound is not an obvious carbon copy…

Posted on: June 10, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Interviewing AMORE’

AMORE’ has been described as “a living legend in the making”. She is an award winning Urban Alternative R&B, self proclaimed “SOULSTRESS”. The former California Regional R&B “Artist of the Year” is a 28 year old singer songwriter performer with a sultry voice style that will touch & consume anyone with ears & hearts. She is up & coming in the Los Angeles area music scene  having  performed at various…

Posted on: June 9, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Fruit & Oats Breakfast Cereal Cup Review

The Fruit & Oats Breakfast Cereal cups come in two flavors – Mixed Berry and Strawberry-Banana. The cup is microwave-safe, allowing for it to be ready in about 60 to 75 seconds. The company includes two packets in each cup, with one containing oats and the other holding the variety of fruits (strawberry and banana; strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries). For those that cannot or do not want to bring…

Posted on: June 9, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BCAA Hyperblend Energy Review

Intraworkout supplements usually consist of little more than amino acids. The effect that they have is important, decreasing overall fatigue and reducing catabolization rates, but BCAA Hyperblend Energy looks to force the average intraworkout to do more. BCAA Hyperblend Energy contains a 3:1:1 ration of amino acids along with a decent dose of caffeine (150mg). The supplement is fleshed out with the inclusion of Ursolic Acid (from Rhodiola Rosea), Astravar …

Posted on: June 9, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Jack The Giant Slayer Combo Pack Review

Jack The Giant Slayer is a title that works beautifully on the Blu-Ray 3D medium. The larger than life tale about a young adult and a race of giants is helmed by Nicholas Hoult and Ewan McGregor, and does a great job in updating the Jack mythos for the current generation. The audio is equal to the video track, rendering the dialogue and atmospheric noise as close to reality as…

Posted on: June 7, 2013 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

This Is Thunder 10″ EP Review

Though it may not have the cool back-and-forth mail delivery lore of The Postal Service’s one and only record, This is Thunder is still a testament to putting up with geographical barriers to cobble together a great record. And while The Postal Service juggled different time zones for an entire full length, for This is Thunder it was just a four-song EP and not a full album yet, but the…

Posted on: June 6, 2013 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Morningbell Boa Noite LP Review

In just over nine years, the wildly prolific lush pop (I honestly never know what to call this genre – Orchestra pop? Chamber pop?), Morning Bell has churned out four EPs and six full length. Aside from Willie Nelson and Ryan Adams, that type of pace hasn’t been kept by musicians since the 70’s and all those bands were likely locked in the studio thanks to fists full of speed.…

Posted on: June 6, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Sub Rosa Slings & Arrows CD Review

The front cover of “Slings & Arrows” is not the most polished, but the style in which “White Flag” starts off the disc shows that there is nothing unprofessional about Sub Rosa. The style of “White Flag” is very vocal-oriented, but this is not a reason for the instrumentation to slack off. It does not slack off in the least, as the instrumentation caresses and highlights Jennifer’s vocals. This relationship…

Posted on: June 6, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Schiek Platinum Model 540 Lifting Gloves Review

  The Schiek Platinum Model 540 Lifting Gloves (priced at around $40) will allow individuals to protect their hands from the rigors of heavy weight training. The Amara synthetic leather that comprise the Model 540s is fashionable while possessing durability in droves. I am a fan of the adjustable wrist wraps, which can be tightened or loosened based on the specific  exercises one is doing. For example, I make sure…

Posted on: June 5, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Submarines Declare A New State CD Review

  “Peace and Hate” is the perfect opening for The Submarines, as it shows their ability to create a catchy indie-rock track that continues pushing on listeners even though the tempo is slower than many comparable songs. The inclusion of airy guitars during the track will make individuals remember acts like The Red Hot Valentines, while the blend of vocals scream The Anniversary. While the second set of vocals drops…

Posted on: June 5, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Subjects With The Ease Grace Precision and Cleverness of Human Beings CD Review

  The Subjects start off their “With The Ease” with “Speaking Parts”. The falsetto voice that marks the beginning of the track is a little pointed at times, which does not mesh perfectly with the more shoegazer sound of the instrumentation of the band. Still, the track is a solid entry into the minds of most listeners, who have not had a chance to listen to the band up to…

Posted on: June 5, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Styrofume Legplant CD Review

Simply put, this is a ton of noise put out by another artist on Breaking World Records. I cannot really say that I would have this CD on heavy rotation in my portable cd player, but I try to look at it as more of an artistic piece, as Penderecki is to classical music. One tries to see the beauty inherent in a CD like this, and tries to figure…

Posted on: June 5, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Stutterfly And We Are Bled of Color CD Review

  This is the perfect middle-ground between pop-rock and emo, with the same Linkin Park-esque guitars (especially in tracks like “Gun In Hand”) and Hawthorne Heights-esque double-vocals. While a number of the earliest tracks on “Bled of Color” really don’t rise above their constituent parts, the first real exciting track comes soon after in “Bury Me (The Scarlet Path).” “Bury Me” has guitars that in their virtuosity pull up the…

Posted on: June 5, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Mohu Sky HD TV Outdoor Antenna Review

Mohu creates quality antennas for those individuals that, for whatever reason, require an antenna. The Sky HD TV Antenna can be purchased from around $170-190, and will be able to be mounted easily due to its design (similar to two boomerangs placed together) and its light weight (4.4 pounds). The Mohu Sky HD TV possesses a range considerably larger than similar antennae, with a 60 mile limit. To ensure that…

Posted on: June 4, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 2

AxelJordan Release You Single Review

  The high energy of the opening of Release You will invite listeners into the track, which is helmed with AxelJordan’s stellar vocals. This means that Release You has a Jason Derulo meets Chris Brown feel, all while having the electronic crunch that EDM fans will eagerly devour. Release You is a stellar dance track that has the chops to make it on pop rotation; where there seems to be…

Posted on: June 4, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange Season 1 DVD Set Review

The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange Season 1 is contained on four discs. Each of the first season’s 30 episodes are captured here, with a faithful reproduction of the original audio and video. The show will take a few episodes to truly get, as The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange come off as a blend of Pee-Wee’s Playhouse and Veggietales. The show contains humor that will work perfectly…

Posted on: June 3, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Custom Cases

Custom Cases are important for those that have some serious cash placed into their gear. It is not only important to get insurance and take care of what you have purchased (instruments, computers, any sort of electronics), and there is a company that ensures that your gear will be left in the same condition as it was when it was originally bought.

Posted on: June 3, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 2

The Jinxes Send Me A Sign EP Review

Send Me A Sign is a fun track that soars not only because of the two-part harmonies that are present, but also because of the fuzzy, warm backing that the Hammond establishes. The track could easily make it onto rock rotation, and entices listeners to continue with the titular EP. If You Want (the buh bah song) allows the vocals to take double duty. Where there is a decidedly narrative…

Posted on: June 3, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Water Village Feature

The Water Village has just released a self-titled album, which can be purchased at a variety of online retailers (which include Spotify, iTunes, and Amazon). The first single released off of “The Water Village”, The Potato Song, showcases the instrumental and vocal sides of The Water Village. This soft bit of pop music looks to break a number of the assumptions about what music is and what it can do.…