Christina Rubino’s “Godspeed and Guns” a powerful rock track. Rubino is able to link together Tori Amos and Joni Mitchell. The backing instrumentation does well in creating a framework upon which Rubino’s vocals can shine. A bit of Mexican influence can be heard in the horns and maraca inclusions that come into view at points.
Carolyn Marie’s Shelter Me is a pop/EDM track that from its onset will tattoo its melodies deep into the minds of fans. The backing instrumentation ebbs and flows into something intense. Synths and an authoritative beat make this single ready for large amounts of radio rotation.
In the 11-year span of their first run, Australia’s Crowded House could simply do no wrong, churning out one brilliant album after the next at a rate of just about an album every other year until their split in 1996. The band has since reunited two times – between 2006 – 2011 and again in 2016 – but it’s hard to find a period as creatively solid as their first…
AV Super Sunshine’s “Star Man” is a contemplative progressive rock track that ties together Jethro Tull and Donovan with hints of Nirvana’s Lake of Fire (Meat Puppets) cover. Bold vocals work alongside a ropy and intricate bass line and enough atmosphere to provide a solid highlight to the narrative laid out.
Kenney Polson crafts some lovely smooth jazz sounds during his latest single, Babydoll. Without a word, Polson is able to weave an incredibly rich story with his saxophone. The intricate sax solo that punctuates the second half of Babydoll showcases tremendous skill as well as smarts – this is a momentary shift that provides that oomph to keep Babydoll strong until the end. The production of the single adds to…
May Fall create a single in Same Code that ties together Chromeo, Cassius, and Daft Punk into a soulful, electronic-tinged effort. A robust instrumentation provides highlighting to the track while eliciting comparisons to Taco and Falco.
Liberate Your Mind, the latest effort from FREE.D, revitalizes the drum and bass sound of the mid-1990s with hints of world music and techno. An infectious beat is weaved throughout the track, while numerous samples provide further variety to the composition.
Jackie O’s is planning on going hard this weekend. On Friday (1/6) and Saturday (1/7), the brewery is inviting imbibers in for one of the hottest parties of the year. 64 taps are split between between the taproom, BrewPub, and the Public House. The sheer amount of rarities, new variants, and old favorites are enough that individuals should search out lodging and a taxi for the weekend.
