Uncle Frank’s Love Lion is a down and dirty blues rock track. The gritty vocals work well with splashy drums and sassy guitars to make for a slinky effort which will bury itself deep into listeners’ minds and hearts. The production of Love Lion allows the distinct instruments the ability to shine alone while contributing to a greater whole.
Dirty Wicker is an international rock duo with influences throughout the world, though they call London home. The group is made up of a duo – Conor Mclachlan and Louise Garrigos, they founded in 2016. I had the pleasure of hearing their single “After Love’s Battles”, the vocals remind me of Tia Carrera or Atlantis Morrisette from the 1990’s, very striking and powerful. The instrumentation was loud and rebellious with…
The Gore Boys from Belmont-Gastonia, NC are a catchy new rap group that we had the pleasure of reviewing, I really enjoyed their new song ”TGB Hand Clap”(2016). The Hand Clap is similar to “Crank Dat” or “Report Card” by Soulja Boy, it has a very simplistic yet irresistible beat, the production of the song is very well mastered.
Chris Staudt’s You Make Me Smile (from his album Life in the Eye) has a 80’s pop electronica sound, bearing a passing resemblance to artists like Paul Simon. The production sounds vintage but the song itself has a fresh feel. I think I would hear this on TV or maybe on a commercial; the track has considerable replay value. Rating: 8.0/10
Chandani’s “Baby Blues” is a contemplative effort by this poppy singer-songwriter. The insistence of the acoustic vocals and intelligent progression of Baby Blues will keep listeners on the edges of their seats. I feel part of the allure of Baby Blues has to be how anyone listening in will be able to identify with the feeling of falling head over heels that she describes here.
Trap Again is a high-energy rap track laid down by Pittsburgh’s D Clak. The beat and D-Clak’s vox unite to make for a track that will easily garner rotation on rap stations.
In a recent report, 70-80 percent of Americans are experiencing some form of digestive distress, while one-third are obese and more than 100 million adults are pre-diabetic and don’t know it. While many like to blame all of this on wheat, many food scientists do not agree.
It seems like the period beginning from October to February / March is the peak time for imperial stouts. North Carolina’s Aviator Brewing has created their Night Jump, an Imperial Stout that has been aged in Smooth Ambler barrels along with cocoa nibs; each of the flavors experienced with it is bold, brash and dense. The beer pours with a nearly black color and a bit of tannish head. Bits of…
Thomas Arsenault, known by his stage name “Mas Ysa” (pronounced “Maas Ee-sa”), is one of the most interesting and exciting presences to come through the world of pop music in recent memory. His songs are densely packed affairs, brimmed with production and instrumentation while still holding an emotional center. Originally from Montreal, Arsenault also spent time growing up in São Paulo. Based on his music, he seems like someone who…
Russ Hewitt’s latest album ‘Cielo Nocturno’ immediately draws listeners in with engrossing and emotive arrangements. A guitar / bass / drum dynamic ties together Spanish guitar, new age music, and hints of desert rock. While this first track (Presidio) is instrumental, Hewitt is able to tell a story as rich and varied as any vocal-led effort. The funky sound that will wash over listeners during Samba Sao Paulo is timeless, with…
