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…
On Worry, Val Emmich is able to insert some of the most intense and touching emotional content we’ve ever heard. The taut instrumentation that begins to rise up as Emmich moves towards the chorus is similarly strong. There are just so many layers at which listeners can enjoy the track. We like how the vocals / instrumentation insistently hurtle towards chaos before Worry pivots to an entirely different sound. Emmich…
On her new single Take It Back, Lila Drew is able to blend in equal amounts of pop, R&B and EDM into a sultry, intense track that will bury itself deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. Of particular note during this song has to be the thoughtful, trap / funk / dance backing instrumentation that provides highlighting to Lila’s vocals. Another high-water mark for this cut has to…
Immediately bringing the bouncy sound of The Pretenders and The Tide Is High-era Blondie, Jeremie Albino is able to whip in his own unique flair. Charismatic vocals do more than just tell a story; they are able to add considerably to the overall; harmony of the composition. With a production that allows each element to shine alone or as a contributing part to a greater whole, Hard Time is one…
There is a surprising depth to the 86-second 5, the lead cut from Orange Birthday’s a1x album. The track feels as if there’s not too much to it during a cursory listen, but there is a dual duty to the swirling synths and instrumental arrangements here. Th epresence of electronic sections and guitars make for something that is a bit new age, a bit atmospheric, and a cogent statement of…
Detective Pikachu was one of the few movies that is able to build upon the framework of a previous TV property and renovate it for the current era. While some of the graphics seemed a bit wonky at points, the story was all there. The brightness of the film really made me think of the times that I have had with my wife at the various gaming institutions around the…