Month: January 2017

Posted on: January 8, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Trevor Wesley – In This World

Trevor Wesley’s In This World is a unique pop track that takes up hints of rap and sixties soul to ensnare listeners. Strong, authoritative drums and intelligent arrangements keep the replay value of In This World high. The narrative of In This World is clear and will be appreciated by anyone that has been fond of another.

Posted on: January 8, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

iKlip Grip Pro, a value-priced must-have tripod

Tripods, monopods, and portable stands for one’s phone have been all the rage in our Snap and selfie-based world. However, the sheer difference in quality makes it difficult to quickly find a product that can cover all the bases. iKlip has released their Grip Pro, an iPhone/Camera stand that is multi-functional while keeping the overall quality of the design high. The overall fit of an iPhone into the Grip Pro…

Posted on: January 7, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Tricerahops Double IPA (Ninkasi)

Ninkasi’s Tricerahops, a dry-hopped double IPA pours with an amber coloration and a bit of lacing. A bit of sweet note on the edge, much more of a West Coast IPA with bold flavors of pine and floral elements that immediately present themselves when one opens the 22-ounce bottle. 

Posted on: January 6, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Apricot Sour (Perrin)

Perrin released two new offerings to their sour series, an Apricot Sour and an Amber Saison Sour. After a few months aging in their bottle,w e decided to crack open a bottle of their Apricot Sour. The beer pours with a dark orange coloration and a fair amount of white head that reluctantly dissipates. With the initial and early sips, imbibers will be impressed with the good amount of wheat notes that…

Posted on: January 6, 2017 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Bob Dylan – The Real Royal Albert Hall 1966 Concert (Vinyl)

There’s certainly no dearth of Bob Dylan live records out there. Thanks to the Bootleg series, just about every Dylan concert ever put to tape has found its way to the public (or likely will soon). “The Real Royal Albert Hall 1966 Concert” is the latest and one of the most curious in Dylan lore. It also happens to be a fantastic set.

Posted on: January 6, 2017 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

New Barbarians: Outlaws Gunslingers and Guitars by Rob Chapman

There have been a slew of great stories around the Rolling Stones for generations now, maybe more so than any band, so you’d be forgiven if you’re sporting a tattoo of the Tongue logo, but can’t exactly recall the short-lived band, The New Barbarians. Thankfully, rock journalist Rob Chapman’s got you covered.

Posted on: January 4, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Sitting Down with Milow the Girl

How have your compositions changed since your first release? I think that there has been an evolution, good or bad I do not know ,but a lot of things happened in my personal life ,in the world around me since my first album that I voluntarily or involuntarily incorporated in my music, my lyrics.

Posted on: January 4, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Amir Higher “I Am Ready” Ft. EVS

Amir Higher creates an inspirational EDM/dance track (featuring EVS) that immediately cranks it into high gear from the single’s onset. A particularly robust backing beat and nice pause before the vocals kick back in add a further boost to I Am Ready’s energy.

Posted on: January 3, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Tremble “Want To Want Me”

Tremble’s cover of Jason Derulo’s “Want To Want Me” infuses the single with a sultry, slinky sound. Below that, there is a trap/industrial beat that further separates this version from the original. The vocals and instrumentation open into a twinkling, contemplative chorus; Tremble is able to give this single an ethereal, otherworldly sort of sound.

Posted on: January 3, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Nik Salazar “Who Am I Kidding”

Nik Salazar’s Who Am I Kidding is a tremendously emotional track, with Nik’s vocals keeping listeners focused on the composition. Hints of Justin Bieber and Zayn can be heard here, but Salazar does well in incorporating hints of earlier pop performers like Usher and Justin Timberlake.