Be, Natalise + The Sunset Run’s latest single, is a tremendously positive song that immediately showcases Natalise’s vocal acumen. The rising and falling action of the instrumentation provides highlighting at all the right points. Building off of the tradition of performers like Natalie Cole and Avril Lavigne, Natalise + The Sunset are able to make a pop song with an instrumentation and arrangements that will have listeners coming back for…
Liyah Bey has just released a pair of singles – “Million Dollar Girl” and “Can’t Stop Loving You”. Million Dollar Girl showcases Liyah’s vocals. Hints of Sara Bareilles and Elle King dot Bey’s performance, but she showcases an ability to veer into pop that will do her well on radio rotation. Can’t Stop Loving You is a slower track that furthers hammers home Bey’s vocal range. Little more is needed here than…
DownTown Mystic has just released a new 4-song EP, On E Street, their 2nd release for UK Indie label Nub Music. The EP gets its name from the RnR Hall of Fame rhythm section of The E Street Band–drummer Max Weinberg and bassist Garry Tallent, who back DownTown Mystic on the 4 songs. Way To Know starts with an assertive guitar line and punctual drums. The vocals are rich and…
The Bavarian Bierhaus in Nashville, Tennessee is an inviting restaurant that creates some downright tasty food with traditional German beers. Creating a friendly aura in his restaurant, owner Brian Kehl brings a bit of Bavaria next to the Grand Ole Opry.
JJ Appleby is a performer that draws upon a rich musical tradition that includes nods of pop, R&B, and funk. JJ’s latest effort is a cover of Carla Thomas & Otis Redding’s song Knock on Wood. There is an assertive instrumentation present here that will keep listeners on the edges of their seats, while the raw passion and spirited performance of JJ during his cover completely transforms the original. The drums…
Birthday is the latest track released by J. Roy Champion, providing fans with a hybrid of rap and street-tinged R&B. The track, produced by Kloud Nine, draws upon mid-oughts-era 50 Cent, Fabolous, and The Game. Assertive lyrics work well with the distinctive beat, while J Roy Champion’s flow is lyrically impressive while bouncing through nuanced, tongue-twisting content. The track kicks into high gear at the two minute mark, with J…
Mr. Pöng puts his own spin on the Robin Thicke single “Lost Without U”. It is the addition of steel drums that give the song a considerable boost. There is a laid back, jazzy sound that marks the track now, with the steel pan acting as the vocal component. Keeping the taut instrumentation of the original, Mr. Pöng takes listeners on an island getaway with this cover. We’d love to hear more…
The last time that Canadian Breakfast Stout (aka CBS) was released, masses of beer traders hoarded the bottle so by the time that Founders announced that the brew was coming back, bottles were selling for hundreds of dollars. This time around, Founders has announced that this imperial stout will be made available throughout the entirety of its’ distribution footprint. As a result, a much larger set of craft beer aficionados…
Justina Valentine shifts things up with her latest single, a re-tooling of Eminem’s classic The Real Slim Shady. What were most impressed by is how Justina is able to match the original vocal flow while adding more contemporary mentions and telling a story that adds to her own narrative. The track is accompanied by a video that showcases the blending of gritty street and glitzy glam that Justina Valentine is known…
Dos Floris’ Silence is an ethereal powerhouse of a track. The song benefits from airy vocals, intricate instrumentation, and a very deep sound that will take multiple spins to fully appreciate. Hints of Radiohead and The Flaming Lips can be heard here; the rising intensity of the song crashes over listeners. A driving drum beat and luxurious bass lines issue forth after, with Dos Floris continually shifting styles and approaches…
