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…
On Survive, Black Lion is able to lay down some intense bars with a haunting backing beat. Punchy lyrics and smart wordplay unite with something that could easily have came out of early Kanye or J. Dilla production. The pair of features here (Testament & Ray Robinson) are able to add a little variety. Whether it be the R&B-tinged vocals or a flow that builds upon the work of mid…
On Incredibly Beautiful, Drew Chale is able to insert a tremendously impacting set of vocals upon a dreamy instrumentation. The synth and voice intertwine quite nicely here, with enough happening in the background for fans to continue to find new twists and turns five or ten plays in. There are nods here to the 1980s new wave movement as well as the mid to late-1990s emo genre. By blending together…
On Lie To Yourself, Dinzy is able to build up a hooky rock sound with a supersonic, charismatic set of vocals. The combined one-two punch of vox and guitars/drums are enough to tattoo the melodies of Lie To Yourself deep into the hearts and minds of listeners. I feel that Dinzy separates herself from the rest of up and coming rockers in that she is able to successfully bring in…
Energy healing is not a new phenomenon, despite what you may have read in pop culture publications. In fact, energy healing is incredibly ancient, often dating back hundreds or even thousands of years. No matter which ancient civilization you study, you will find examples of energy healing. In Japan, using the hands to conduct energy through Reiki healings is one example. In China, acupuncture taps into the energy meridians located…
Sometimes it takes the subtleness of a folk song to really hammer home a point. On the lead off track (“This is Life”) to their self-titled new album, the Kansas City duo Barnaby Bright deftly cover the struggles war vets face after coming home. The track leads off with sound clips from George W. Bush and Trump saber rattling, a sound collage that wouldn’t sound unusual as the intro to…
The figures vary depending on the research, but it’s estimated that between 40% and 80% of people are unhappy in their job. If you happen to be one of them, you might be wondering what you can do. Is it just a case of staying where you are and persevering in the hope that it might get better? Or would a change of career be a better idea? There are…
When people think of seafood, they usually think about large fish floral or fish soaps; what does not happen about most people’s minds (at least the most First) there are different types of herbs, different types of fish are obtained from different types. However, Roe is this, where the highest nutritional value can be found in seafood products, and it cannot be more accurate. In this case the slim is…
Even if you’ve recently changed your windows, sometimes a home-to-date draft is included. An easy way to close these holes is through cooking. Windows may be in the best condition, but surrounding areas may be home-related, continuous opening and window management with extra power, or rotation due to severe weather conditions. There are three reasons to convince, and caulks consist of family of synthetic resins and that are water soluble…
Wretched Cabaret is a smart inclusion for the opening spot of Legion of Saints’ new EP, Killing The Silence. The assertive backing instrumentation and charismatic lead vocals invite fans in, while the thoughtful arrangement will interested even the most jaded music aficionado. Can’t Make You Fall in Love with Me is a high-energy track that adds a bit of heavy guitar edge to a mid-oughts Billie Joe Armstrong style of…
Distant flickering lights give way to black and white images of a small, intimate club and the band that has taken its stage tonight. The bass marches forward with a hesitant hustle, the guitar follows suit in a harmonious groove. The rhythm that the drums are conjuring up frames a passionate vocal from the one and only Francine Honey, who enters the spotlight and immediately commands the attention of everyone…
On Fervent Devise, Plants are able to call back to the rock of the 1960s and 1970s. Infectious guitar lines, charismatic vocals, and shuffling drums laid down by Alex unite to make something tremendously cohesive. With just a hint of 1990s alternative included in the mix, Plants are able to make an effort wholly unique while reverent of influences preceding the act. With the swagger of 1970s-Steven Tyler or Emotional…
New York premieres include Oceanside’s Eli Hershko’s, Fairytale, Oceanside’s Jacki Xerri’s Teen Night and Ruckzuck,, Riverhead’s David Chai’s, Pass the Buck and Jimmy Bie’s, The Badge. World premieres include Shirley’s Fred Carpenter’s, Interview with the Hitman (starring Kevin Brown), Centerport’s, Robert M. Sansivero’s, The Loyalist, Lindenhurst’s Gregg A. Dacosta’s, The Last Sound, and Hempstead’s Rob Graydon’s, Father. Other LIIFE films include such notables as James Dreyfus (Notting Hill), Ben Wilbond…
A schema is a concept that helps people make sense of the world around them. Schemas can be considered mental shortcuts that help us process large amounts of information and simplify it quickly. Our schemas are mental frameworks that shape our perception of the world, and when we happen to hold many negative schemas, our mental health, relationships and self-esteem suffer. Schema therapy focuses on changing negative schemas to help…
Remember to Forget is a track that ties together the jam-band sound of Umphrey’s McGee and Gov’t Mule with a more contemplative, Collective Souls meets Wallflowers sort of sounds. The instrumentation that brings fans into Find Your Way stands up to repeat plays, while the passion and range of Chris’s vocals will keep fans firmly focused into the music that is to follow on the band’s latest, Find Your Way.…
On Nah, Zāna is able to blend equal parts Jennifer Lopez and Shakira into a song of female self empowerment, all while blending in an international flair to pop music. The track is able to establish a chiaroscuro of loud / quiet in a fashion to successfully capture the attention of listeners. The backing beat is on-point, providing a formidable canvas upon which Zāna is able to add her own…