On Loose Cannon, Zuffalo is able to blend together jam-band rock with hints of 1970s rock (e.g. Fleetwood Mac) into a crunchy, alluring effort. Sizzling guitar work builds off of early Led Zeppelin, while splashy drums punctuate the backdrop of the track. Together, these elements coalesce into a cohesive effort that will tattoo its melodies deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. Zuffalo is able to gradually shift this…
Film art an introduction Film art is the trapping that brings viewers into the film; one just has to remember the masterfully drawn backdrops that made the first Ghostbusters film pop off of the screen back in the 1980s. Before the days of bleeding edge computer graphics and whole backdrops generated without anything more than a green screen and a whole slew of server farms, a film had to make…
Pride Before The Fall comes forth with an intense energy and a charismatic set of vocals that will immediately draw in listeners. We’re particularly fans of the guitar / vocal dynamic, but a case needs to be made about the taut bass line that plays at the back of Iron Age Mystics’ new album. Save It For The Revolution adds a bit of blues and funk into the mix. With…
On I Need You Tonight, Jennifer Truesdale is able to deftly blend pop, jazz, and 1980s country to make something wordly and full of nuance. The backing instrumentation is a bedrock upon which Jennifer’s vocals can shine. Robust horns, taut drums, and sizzling guitar works unite to tattoo the single’s melodies deep into listeners’ minds. The sheer range that Truesdale achieved during I Need You Tonight will keep fans on…
Manual therapy offered by a licensed chiropractic professional is helpful in many cases of spinal problems, as well as in physical injuries incurred in vehicular accidents. If you are suffering from whiplash Utah -based chiropractors can offer an alternative approach to relieve the pain and discomfort. Not so unconventional Chiropractic is still considered an alternative approach. Although chiropractic treatment is not part of a typical management plan for musculoskeletal problems,…
David Alpha has released a four-song EP that immediately catches listeners’ attentions. With insistent guitars and a furious, chugging bass line, fans will immediately be buffeted with some intense rock. Light the Rockets/Hungry Ghost is the first outing here and it will showcase the nuanced and detailed style of David Alpha perfectly. One will be impressed with the depth that Alpha gets into with this introductory track. The replay value…
Flowers is a surprirsly deep track. The dreamy vocals that are laid down here intermix with fuzzy guitars and punchy drums to establish a complex array of sounds. Happy, Hollow is an act that is able to make a contemplative, fulfilling track one that could mindlessly tap their toes along to. It is this ability to be something for everyone that further rasies their stock. One needs to dig in…
The Inoculated Canaries are able to tinge their Sneakers with a hint of ska and alternative rock, making something not quite unlike Oasis, Blur, and Safe Ferris. The taut guitar lines that weaved through Sneakers showcases the technical skill of the band. A more instrument-heavy section further indicates the level of familiarity that the constituent elements of the band have with one another. With a bouncy sound and a polished…
Spending time outdoors is good for little ones of all ages, helping to improve their physical, mental, and emotional state. One of the easiest ways to peel children away from the TV and get them outdoors is by creating a kid-friendly environment in your backyard. Here, we’re going to discuss some ways that you can make your garden a play paradise for both you and your children. Create Nooks and Crannies It’s…
On Psykik Chemist, The Cutthroat Brothers are able to go back to the stripped down rock style of 1970s Detroit and infuse it with just a hint of Ministry and Ween. Whipping in a bit of Nekromantix to the equation, it becomes easy to see precisely how innovative The Cutthroat Brothers are. Keeping the same high energy throughout the entirety of their latest cut, the band is able to get…
Perspective has a lush beat that calls back to the funk of the 1970s and the sound laid down by the Fugees and Corinne Bailey Rae back in the 1990s. The charismatic vocals of Sy Smith imbues this effort with all the trappings of R&B and rap. We particularly love the bass lines and the sensual vocals contributed by B. Slade during Smith’s latest. The continually shifting and changing sound…
Used To Be is a tremendously touching effort that showcases the vocal range of Daniel Shaw. An alluring piano line is matched well with booming drums to make a beat that will tattoo itself deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. The narrative that Shaw lays down here is something that has fallen out of love will understand. The ability of Shaw to come forth and reinvigorate the pop…
On Nina Brownn’s new song Are You Still Mind, Shatta Wale is able to lend an immediate urgency to the track. Brownn’s vocals are able to shine in a multitude of styles from R&B to pop and EDM; Wale’s backing vox are able to provide a solid counterpoint. The track has a solid narrative that listeners that have ever fallen in love will be able to understand; Brownn is able…
Be My Queen begins with a retro-infused rock sound out of the late sixties and early seventies.Hints of keys lift up dreamy vocals reminiscent of The McCoys and The Monkees. Hooky guitars are given additional emphasis with on-point drums. Together, these elements unite to create something fun and unique; the passion and charisma of the vox during Be My Queen makes this a must-slot for any college alternative / rock…
Right Somebody is the latest track from Black Lion. Haunting synths and a goodly amount of reggae-infused backing vocals provide a heaviness to this track. With booming bass and hard-hitting flow coming forth, Black Lion is able to make a track that has high crossover value while having enough substance to appease even the most jaded rap heads. Right Somebody is able to build upon a 1990s flow (imagine Tupac…
It’s Just Me is a soft, thoughtful song that sticks with listeners long after the track ceases to play. Little more is needed with Chohfi’s latest track than a guitar and Sami’s vocals. The dynamic between these two elements is contemplative and urges fans to focus in that much further. With a synth added into the mix shortly after, It’s Just Me continues to engage fans in new, unforeseen ways.…
Quinn Henry Mulligan is able to create a compelling pop-rock sound that draws upon the tradition of Donovan and early Jethro Tull. Contemplative instrumentation and hauntingly beautiful vocals gradually incorporate sweeping synths. The narrative laid down by Mulligan on Older is something that all can appreciate, while the taut bass line that plays at the bottom of the track provides further depth to the composition. With each layer that is…
As many of our long-time readers know, we love any sort of Belgian-styled beer that one can put in front of us. The tripel may be tied with a Belgian strong for our favorite. Pennsylvania’s Weyerbacher has made their own riff on the Belgian style with their Funky Monks, a soured tripel. The 9.3% ABV of the brew is hidden masterfully, with the trio of phenolic bite, sour tartness, and…
Chloe Tang’s Hype is a pop track that builds on the tradition of Christina Aguilera, Lana Del Rey, and Kelly Clarkson. The backing beat of Hype keeps things fresh and current with an electronic-heavy bass and synth line. The vocal range of Tang is what separates her from other performers. We’re particular fans of the extended instrumental section that leads up to the final few seconds of Tang’s vocals. An…
Foot On The Gas is a surprisingly hard-hitting trap-infused rap track from a pair of younger performers. With a distinctive rap flow ensuring that listeners know precisely who is spitting, Foot On The Gas will have fans’ heads bobbing half-way through their first listen. Smart use of repetition throughout this single further tattoos the cut’s melodies deep into one’s mind. The booming bass of the backing beat ensures that the…