Söur Bruthers begin their self-titled EP with Sinkin’ Down, a down and dirty rock track that blends together the Goo Goo Dolls, Thin Lizzy, and Bon Jovi. Assertive drums, sizzling guitar lines, and a truly charismatic set of vocals start this release off with high energy. The immaculate production of this extended play allows each part of the band to pop while crafting music that could easily be heard on…
The Good Morning Nags begin their self-titled EP with Sugar Baby, a powerful track that is able to whip in a hint of bluegrass and folk music in a rock/alt/country style. The depth of this initial track will have listeners on the edges of their seats. The raw passion and ferocity of the vocals further establish The Good Morning Nags as a band poised to break it big.
It has taken Ashley J a few forays down dead end streets for her to find her way, but her wholehearted embrace of the pop form has proven to be the ideal vehicle for her considerable skills. The latest result of her pop oriented direction, “Satisfied”, is a highly polished single that nevertheless pulses with real warmth and life rather than sounding like the sterile sort of product often pushed…
A digital translation of a classic board game, Asmodee Digital’s Mysterium is a must-buy for anyone that is a fan of the physical game. The company has made a tittle that is bright, vibrant, and engrossing. Visual elements (animations, sound) are a nice touch to the game, with great enough depth to stay fresh after a number of games. The only issue that we experienced was the scrolling aspect; while…
Boston’s The 94s begin their new album Undiscovered Country with Born on the Run. The track is able to touch upon a wide variety of rock, folk, and alternative styles. This means that Nicole’s vocals are influenced by performers like Stevie Nicks and Paula Cole, while the guitars build upon the style of acts of the Counting Crows and The Wallflowers. The production of Undiscovered Country allows each element laid…
On Runaway, Zoey G is able to immediately capture listeners’ attentions with a bold and rich set of vocals laid on top of a pop meets island/edm sound. The leisurely tempo of Runaway is highlighted through a tremendous bass line that is weaved through the track. Zoey G can hang with all of the pop stars currently garnering attention; there are nods to performers like Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, and Meghan…
Call to Arms Brewing Company will tap and release Majestic Wolf Lamp, an oak-aged blended Belgian sour with blackcurrants on Thursday, February 1st starting at 3:00 p.m. in their taproom (4526 Tennyson St, Denver, Colorado 80212). This is the brewery’s most exciting barrel-aged beer to date.
It’s not too tough to pin down Abe Partridge’s influences on his latest. Everyone from John Prine and Townes Van Zandt to Dylan and Willie (hell, he’s even got a song about the Red Headed Stranger on his latest), can be heard throughout “Cotton Fields and Blood for Days.” And like his musical heroes, the Mobile-based Partridge shares a knack for strong storytelling, slightly off-kilter vocal delivery and a tendency…
It’s pretty common knowledge that Jerry “The King” Lawler is a Memphis, Tennessee institution. As a child of the 1980s, I was familiar with Lawler’s work initially as an announcer with the WWF (WWE). Eventually, I learned a bit more through the classic 1999 film Man on the Moon, which discussed Lawler’s feud with Andy Kaufman. As I delved through the Wrestlecrap forums in the mid-2000s and Youtube came online,…
D’ Nah Nah (Shaky Bum, Bum) is the new single from Tony Valor, providing fans with a bit of reggae that ties together traditional styles with hints of EDM and bass-heavy R&B. The track’s wide-reaching approaches ensures that fans of a wide swath will find something that they can appreciate. The robust sound of D’ Nah Nah is further bolstered through the inclusion of a second, female set of vocals. The…
Crux Fermentation’s PCT Porter pours with a dark brown coloration and a small amount of tannish head. There is a bit of toasted malt that is present in the initial bouquet. Crux has amped up the bitterness of the traditional porter style, avoiding much of the cloying sweetness that is present with traditional efforts in the style. The strong coffee and nut elements that permeate PCT Porter make for a…
Kathleen Brooks is a bright example of an artist who follows her Muse wherever it leads her. She’s shown considerable talents as a recording artist, actress, director, playwright, and even an educator, but she’s also shown the unique confidence to make an equal go of these pursuits thanks to her willingness to take chances and the needed confidence to make them pay off. Her qualities in this area are in…
Massachusetts native Albert Cummings returns to his hometown Williamstown as a conquering king with the blistering live set Live at the ’62 Center. His twelve song concert album blasts through an assortment of takes on blues rockers, slow blues, funkafied blues, all supported with colorful organ and occasional electric piano fills. Cummings’ guitar work is very forceful, but there are many melodic touches making their presence felt during this concert…
Julian Morgan’s Company is laid-back R&B track that will introduce listeners to Morgan’s sexy, sultry voice. Morgan is able to do more than tell a story with his voice, adding a good amount of harmony to the backing instrumentation. This means that the chill beat is given additional depth with each rising and falling motion of Julian’s voice. The track is produced masterfully, make this a shoo-in for radio rotation.…
Chad Rubin’s “Alone AF” is an effort that is tremendously catchy. Strong vocals are able to work alongside a robust production that builds off of performers like Nico & Vinz and Ed Sheeran. Rubin’s lyrical content will be understood by anyone who is between significant others, while any sort of stress or sadness that one has will be countered by the tremendous vocal chops of Rubin. The hooky style of…
While I feel it is a bit contentious, we’ve not had much luck in the past with fruited tripels. When we used to go to Pittsburgh fairly regularly, a local brewery had an effort in that vein that was pretty well thought-of, and I felt that it was incredibly middle of the road. That was particularly sad because a good tripel is one of those brews that I can get…
Christian American Pop Star is a great opening to Will Loomis’ Clean LP due to the innovative approach that he takes. Loomis’ vocals ties together Neil Young, Bad Religion, and Monster Magnet into a sharp, critical rock track that is musically intense and utterly engrossing.
Shaniah Paige’s Last Year EP contains four tracks; Mysterious Boy, Be Somebody, Darlin Karlen, and Alice in Wonderland. Together, these compositions provide listeners with a deep and detailed story about a new and exciting performer.
Small Compromise is a richly emotive composition that elicits comparisons to performers like Sean Lennon and Rufus Wainwright. The pianos and drums provide a counterpoint to these vocals, establishing a secondary narrative that listeners can follow. The strings on Small Compromise are beautiful, playing well with the piano and bass. The depth of this cut is considerable and listeners will continue to find new twists and turns to the composition…
We were lucky enough to experience Je M’enfuis last month and are happy to see that a copy of the act’s new EP, Y.Ni.Te, has just dropped down for us to consider. We’ll be focusing on the remaining four tracks on the release – Ne Plus Me Voir, Present Passe, Superhero, and Again & Again. Ne Plus Me Voir is straight-forward rock in the vein of Bloc Party and Wolfmother with…