Ma Quale Grande Amore is a multimedia effort that is absolutely epic in its scope. Key to the single’s success is Aurora Kuda’s vocals, which glide masterfully over a clap track, world music-inspired vocals, and rich synths. Truly cosmopolitan in its own, Ma Quale Grande Amore is one of those efforts that will capture fans of all stripes, even those that are not aware of the serious lyrical content that…
Arthur Pri¢e’s Dark Days is a cut that deftly tightropes between hard-edged rap track and pop-leaning crossover track. Key to the song’s success is the smart flow laid down by Pri¢e. The laid back synth and drum instrumentation here ensures that Arthur’s bars are able to shine while infusing the single with a fair bit of energy. With moments (e.g. 1:45) present during Dark Days that drop the instrumentation to…
Terry Light boldly forges through with a unique style of music with her new single, Lately. The haunting vocals that lay upon the track are affecting on their own, but the slower tempo of the drums provide an atmospheric, ethereal feeling to the single that will stick with listeners long after the song ceases to play. Over the course of five minutes, Terry Light is able to take fans on…
On Scream, Stef Chura is able to call back to early Sonic Youth and The Pretenders. A bit of guitar fuzz meshes nicely with splashing drums and a bass line that plays at the bottom of the track. There is a rare sort of charisma that Stef brings here that builds upon the tradition of Patty Smith and Courtney Love. Scream has a decidedly intricate set of musical arrangements that…
Howlin’ Whale comes forth with an intense rap flow / patois that works incredibly well with the instrumentation. YThe guitars, drums, and harmonica on Rat mash up reggae, blues, and funk to make something equally delightful for the jam band head as well as the wizened fest goer. There’s an amazing amount of harmony that is weaved through Howlin’ Whale’s lyrical delivery. The resulting effect is something amazing; one needs…
Carol C carefully crafts All My Love, a slinky, sultry track that possesses considerable emotional depth during its run time. The track melds together Bjork and Massive Attack with a dreamy, ethereal sound. The guitar work that plays throughout the composition takes on hints of Disintegration-era Cure, while Carol C’s vocals play out at the top of the track. By standing at the corner of ambient, EDM, and pop music,…
Truxton Mile enters the thick brush that is modern country music. By the end of California In My Mind, Mile will have a bevy of followers. This is due to the considerable charisma he brights to the traqck, along with thick bass, splashy drums, and infectious beat that will bury itself deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. There’s a certain crossover appeal to California In My Mind that…
Sensy Girl is an effort that refreshes the R&B effort of performers like Sean Kingston and Jason Derulo. The blending of reggae and synth-pop ensures that fans will be lured out to the dance floor. A strong production ensures that the song will interest on a variety of levels. A robust tempo is precisely what will keep interest in Sensy Girl high throughout the single. We’d love to hear more…
Jae Mansa has dropped a pair of singles that bang hard. On YUNG KINGS, the blazing-fast flow of Mansa will require listeenrs to play the cut multiple times before hearing everything that has been palced within. A stark product builds upon the work of Run the Jewels. Smart, intense, and with enough dynamism to keep fans listeners throughout, YUNG KINGS is decidedly a hit. Fate is the track that will…
Pete Muller’s Let You In is an interesting track is it brings together traditional country & western, 1990s pop-country, and a bit of modern jazz and blues. The pair of vocals (Muller and Missy Soltero) included here paint considerably different pictures. We’re particularly in love with the richness of Pete’s vocals here. These lyrics are given a bit more depth through taut instrumentation, which establishes a robust backdrop. There’s a…
On Destitute, Like Machines are able to refresh and renovate the supersonic rock of acts like Queensryche and Machine Head. Charismatic vocals and sizzling guitar riffs are interlaced in the effort, with louder than life drums echoing out through listeners’ speakers. A proper polish is enough to glue together each part of Like Machines into a cohesive sound. We’re excited to hear more fro the band in the future, as…
We’re in love with the music that King Deco lays down on Castaway (Don’t Leave Me). The track hasfat beats and a laid-back summer sound, all while the vocas call forth hints of Mandy Moore and Lily Allen. The rising and falling action of the song’s tempo ensures that one will be amped up at the end of the composition. Smooth production and smart arrangements ensure that the world will…
On Disko Anksiyete, She Past Away is able to blend together Depeche Mode, The Cure, and Bauhaus into a brilliant melange of synth-pop, gothic, and industrial genres. An insistent synth line and haunting vocals unite, enrobed in early-eighties glory. The video (attached below) shows that She Past Away is a multi-media act, providing younger fans with a look into what the first part of the decade tended to look like.…
Touching upon a bit of Hootie and the Blowfish and early nineties-era Neil Young, David Haerle is able to make a radio-ready softer rock track in his latest, Tell Your Story. The track takes fans through a cogent narrative while the dynamic established between the guitars, vocals, and on-point drums ensures that the effort could easily hang with current rock rotation. We’re particularly fans of the violin that is laid…
The considerable range that Jekalyn Carr achieves during I See Miracles is a sight to behold. There is so much in the way of harmony that is contributed to the track by Carr’s vocals. Fans of traditional gospel will adore the the choral elements that play at the background of the track. There is a firm backing of instrumentation that represents the cornerstone of the song. With so much to…
Are You Happy, the latest cut from AV Super Sunshine, is a robust effort that is able to refresh the rock of the 1960s and 1970s while inserting a bit of 1990s grunge and modern music into the mix. The back and forth with the lead and females vocals adds further complexity to the mix. Similarly, the instrumentation and supersonic vocals are able to coalesce into a toe-tapping track that…
On Ecstatic Baby, Yeasayer is able to call bnack to the alternative pop of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Hints of Jesus Jones and Fine Young Cannibals can be heard here. A brilliant falsetto is matched through sci-fi synths and splashy drums. There is a vibrancy to Yeasayer’s latest that will keep listeners focused on the composition. As the band enters the last minute of Ecstatic Baby, the track…
What pairs better during the summer than baseball and beer? If you answered nothing, you’re correct. We politely disagree if you have other ideas. A hot afternoon at the ballpark with an ice cold brew in hand is the quintessential summer experience. And July is perhaps the most perfect month for baseball fans. We’re crossing the midway point of the season, the All-Star game is here and two timeless organizations, the…
Did you know that 81% of Americans own a smartphone? Considering that only 35% of them owned one in 2011, no one can deny that smartphones have exploded in popularity these past few years. With so many conveniences and fun features, it’s hard to imagine life without one now. Although smartphones are great on their own, there are tons of accessories that can make your user experience much better. Want to learn about the coolest…
Funny Little Situation is the lead-off track from Hoozbah’s new release, Do Better. The track calls back to the alt-rock of the 1990s with nods to acts like The Dandy Warhols and Pulp. A lush production is present here, allowing the assertive guitars and Depeche Mode-infused vocals to shine separately or on their own. Slip n Slide shifts things up with a bit of blues a bit of rock, and…