Too Young is our introductory look into Alli Haber’s music. The track is a very personal and impacting effort. With vocals drawing from Paramore and Meghan Trainor, Alli is able to shine on top of a synth-infused backing beat. With touches of electronic and R&B present on Too Young, Haber is able to reach a considerable follower base. The more intimate sound of Too Young allows Alli ample opportunity to…
Holding Out is a track that effortlessly links together rap and rock music. Maurico’s rap flow intersperses a gritty reality that acts as the diametric opposite to the more hopeful, electronic, and ethereal-tinged sound laid down by My Silent Bravery. The dichotomy between acoustic guitars and fuzzy electronica that plays out beautifully at the 2:55 mark. The booming sound of MSB during the last thirty seconds of Holding Out indelibly…
The Fairwood Brothers are able to make a trippy rock / visual composition that brings together CKY, Monster Magnet, Frank Zappa, and the Butthole Surfers. A slightly-gritty set of vocals acts as a solid counterpoint to the sizzling dubstep-infused synths on the track. While the track eats, shoots, and leaves within 3:30, there are just so many different twists and turns that listeners will continually find something new ten or…
The thing about death is that we all know it’s going to happen eventually, yet most of us expect that for many, it will be when one has lived a long and full life. After all, that’s the natural course of things: birth, growing up, building a career and raising a family, and then living out one’s twilight years in comfort and quietness. When things occur out of the ordinary,…
Dario Distasi is able to make a wholly unique track in Stuck In Here. Echoing vocals, deliberate drums, and a chunky bass combine to make for something that could easily slot onto rock rotation or radio stations. Dario’s vocals on Stuck In Here come forth from the mid-oughts emo and post-hardcore scenes; there are traditional harmonies here but they are infused with a bit of punky weariness. Stuck In Here…
MariBased1 has went back to 1990s California rap with his new cut, Bouncin. The track has a lush backing beat that builds off of the Dr. Dre-styled production of The Chronic, while MariBased1’s flow brings in hints of Too Short and E-40. Bouncin is an infectious track, tattooing its melodies and lyrics deep into the psyche of listeners. Focused, with a visual style that is tremendously reverent of Ice Cube,…
Michael Bright’s Heartache is a sultry, chill R&B track that immediately will impress fans with alluring instrumentation, charismatic vox, and a production that is on par with radio fare. With stylistic nods to Ne-yo, Chris Brown, and Jason DeRulo, Bright is able to tie the past to the present. With even a brief tinge of the New Jack Swing style of Jodeci / Boys II Men and gospel interspersed here,…
Cleo Alexandra takes the Men at Work classic Who Can It Be Now and add a bit of hard rock, industrial, and gothic flair into the mix. The darkly emotive vocals laid down here by Cleo are matched well through a feature by Rick Springfield. While enough of the spirit of the original is contained in this re-tooling, the Fear Factory meets Linkin Park sequencing spins this off in a…
On their new single Big City Boys, Broncho is able to make a hauntingly beautiful alt-rock track. Replete with synths and a 1980s new wave-inspired demeanor, Big City Boys stands boldly above the rest of the college rock fare currently being released. What is perhaps the strongest side of Big City Boys has to be the vocals; pulling double duty in providing listeners with a narrative as well as adding…
Mystery Girl is an introspective, beautiful rock track that builds off of the influences of the Counting Crows and Audioslave. Charisma drips off of the vocals on SPT’s newest, while audiophiles will be able to continue to find new twists and turns even five or ten plays in. On John Doe, Shadow Puppet Theatre adds a bit of funk and Red Hot Chili Pepper rock/funk styles. With just a bit…
Summer comes with clement weather, beautiful budding flowers, long days and short nights, and warmth – too much warmth sometimes. Being the hottest season, the heat sometimes rises above comfort levels and can significantly affect people. However, comfort isn’t the only issue that arises when the weather is scorching. UV rays are carried in direct sunlight, and these rays can have a terrible effect on human health, causing issues like…
If you look around the Internet and TV commercials, you’ll be bombarded with the message that you should never, ever consider selling your home without a realtor. With the fact that these commercials are often paid for by realtors themselves who make a hefty commission off every sale, it can be difficult not to think there’s some kind of ulterior motive behind all of these advertisements. But then, what’s actually…
Drones are becoming famous day by day because of their utility in many different fields of life. They were once made for military purposes and were supposed to be used for detective purposes. It is an unmanned vehicle that can be controlled with the help of your smartphone while sitting at home. Nowadays, people are using it for many other purposes like for videography, photography, etc. While many people like…
Need It Tonight is a robust track that shows the raw passion and charisma of Ron Louis Smith. On his latest single, Smith is able to pull double duty in adding further complexity to the instrumentation while setting up the story of close comfort that is told here. We’re in love with the layered approach that is taken on Smith’s current cut, which ensures that listeners will be able to…
Image Credit: Southern Living When it comes to planting/gardening it can be intimidating at first glance, especially if you are attempting to grow your own food. Any new gardener knows that keeping your plants alive is often the hardest part of it all! A much simpler method to gardening or growing your own food would be Container Gardening, it is super easy and gives your balcony, window or back yard…
It doesn’t matter how good you are in your abilities at your workplace because office politics can occur anywhere. Office politics usually come in the form of vitriolic colleagues or bosses who will stop at nothing to stifle your performance and psychological wellbeing just for the sake of their own amusement. These types of people will get on your nerves, but you shouldn’t act upon your emotions or you’ll get…
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When you have a lot of set of keys, it tends to become tiresome because you have to look at the pile which key is the correct one to unlock the doors. Keychains have been a great help in keeping these pile of keys organized, but a more efficient way to keep your keys organized is with the use of floating keychains. These type of keychains are readily available either…
As most people know, travel broadens the mind. A sense of respect for local cultures can be developed by traveling, and it’s a great experience to get out of your comfort zone. If you’re looking for destinations that offer a great cultural experience, then one of these spots is right for you. Kasbah Du Toubkal in Morocco Morocco has a rich cultural heritage and you can learn a great deal…
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