Month: September 2016

Posted on: September 11, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Matt Boroff “What a Shame”

Matt Boroff is able to create a furious and fun hard rock track that builds upon Marilyn Manson, Spacehog, and Audioslave. The assertiveness of this single is fantastic, kicking listeners’ butts through considerable guitar fuzz, bombastic drums, and grizzled, dominant vocals.

Posted on: September 11, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Aaron Orbit “Agua Mala”

Aaron Orbit’s Agua Mala is a powerful alt-rock track that marries a supersonic set of vocals with powerful drums. A synthesizer imbues this single with a 1980s-influenced patina, while Orbit’s vocals shift into something that draws equally from The Darkness, U2, and AFI. Each element of Agua Mala works masterfully to create a cohesive sound without losing their unique tone.

Posted on: September 11, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

OlofePence – HalfNaijaHalfCongo/Premier Gaou

Smart debut track that ties together current forms of EDM, reggae, and R&B into an infectious effort. OlofePence’s heavenly vocals add to the overall instrumentation of HalfNaijaHalfCongo. The sharp and angular beat that thumps and bumps in the background provides the perfect dovetailing into the second side of the effort, Premier Gaou.

Posted on: September 11, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Chef’s Cut Real Jerky

There are a number of different beef jerky companies creating products currently and the sheer amount of variation that is present among the different product offerings is substantial. We have had some very solid beef jerky but we have had some forgettable types in the past. 

Posted on: September 10, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

Smartpump Double Electric Breast Pump (Lansinoh)

Lansinoh offers their Smartpump, a double breast pump that utilizes Bluetooth to monitors exactly how much breast milk that a mother is producing, along with additional information about the mother’s vitals. The Lansinoh Baby app (available for Android and Apple phones) is easy to use and install. The connection process between the Smartpump and one’s phone is similarly easy. There are other modes and methods that one can utilize their Smartpump with to further increase…

Posted on: September 10, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Alejandra O’Leary – All I Know

Doubtless is a complex piece of indie-rock that sparkles through the presence of Alejandra’s vocals. This introductory track has some serious instrumental chops, with a guitar/drum dynamic gradually becoming more chaotic until the effort concludes. 

Posted on: September 9, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Holly Elle – I’m Scared

Holly Elle’s newest track I’m Scared a track that stuns with its simplicity and raw vocal power. There is little more to this effort than Elle’s vocals and a piano arrangement. Together, these two elements combine to make for something as passionate as anything Rufus Wainwright or Kelly Clarkson could create.

Posted on: September 8, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

An interview with Leo Goh.

Today, we are speaking with Leo Goh. Can you give us a little background information about yourself? How did you get into music? I’m a Singaporean guitarist/audio engineer based in California. I’ve been here about 3 years and graduated from Musicians Institute Hollywood. I’ve worked with Suvi Suresh, Noor Che’ree, Austin Gatus, Curtis Brooks etc and have played along the sunset strip, opened for Macy Gray, Blue Sun Festival etc.…

Posted on: September 8, 2016 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Get Dead – Honesty Lives Elsewhere (CD)

Get Dead’s second album, Honesty Lives Elsewhere, is gritty, a little sloppy and the veneer has been completely stripped down to the primer – which is everything a punk rock album should be. Recorded in their San Francisco hometown between responsibilities to their day jobs and families, there is an urgency here not found in many of the poppier punk bands that have flooded the market over the years.

Posted on: September 7, 2016 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Daniel Correa “Don’t Stop”

Daniel Correa creates a tremendously catchy pop-rock track that is influenced by reggae, ska, and individual acts like 311 and Magic!. The richness of Daniel’s vocals is matched only by the swirling instrumentation that is given ample opportunities to shine.