Shauna Burns’ take on the traditional song “Scarborough Fair” is haunting, with nods to performers like Tori Amos and Ani DiFranco. The sheer emotion and passion that is brought to the timeless original by Shauna’s vocals is impressive. There is little more instrumentally to this composition than a piano and a harp, but Burns is able to make tremendously deep interactions between the instrumental arrangements and her inimitable vocals. The…
A. Billi Free’s Love, Music & Salad is a short track (it does not hit the 2:30 mark) but contains so much in the course of its run time that it has a much more epic feel than one may feel is possible with songs of this length. The track immediately draws fans in with a backing beat that calls back to the horrorcore and gangster rap of the 1990s,…
My Hands is a fantastic track by Phantom Phunk, a song that ties together emocore with the taut goth music of The Cramps. Bits of Muse and Dick Dale can be heard here. The vocals are bolstered considerably through a robust instrumentation that uses a wall of sound to create something that is echoing, emphatic, and pulls just as much from Motorhead as it does Fugazi. There are a number of…
Peter Hostage has released his own take on Michael Jackson’s Thriller. This laid-back cover links together big band, lounge, and 1950s/60s crooners in a fashion that completely transforms the source material. Hostage’s vocals show considerable range, while the sizzling guitar work and immaculate piano lines presented here make the resulting effort as catchy as the original.
Sonali’s Forever is a hopeful pop track that brings a bit of EDM styling to the mix. The track has a thoughtful electronic sound that builds off of La Roux and Walk The Moon. Sonali’s vocals are the cherry on top of this sundae, but the brooding instrumentation that leads up to the chorus deserve attention.
High Park Society’s On Your Mind takes up a number of standards. There are nods to performers like They Might Be Giants and The Las during this track. The strong instrumentation – a splashy set of drums, a ropy bass line, and cutting guitar lines – ensure that the sing will bury its way deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. This effort builds off of 1990s alternative rock…
Let’s face it, there are more than enough commercial and household moving companies today. And because they have to compete to stay relevant, some of these moving companies will lure clients with extremely low prices. However, the sad part is that most of such companies are not sincere but take advantage of their clients need for cheap services to rob and deceive them.
Your home is your greatest asset that gives you a place where you can relax after a long day at work. Therefore, taking care of your property is crucial because it boosts its value and ensures that it is in excellent condition at all times. Basement repair and waterproofing is key for any home, and it involves relieving hydrostatic pressure and diverting water outside the foundation walls. Even though a…
Today, it is easy for vehicle owners to add functionality to their utility truck by leveraging cutting-edge UTE canopy fabrication and designs. Aluminum canopies are the most popular truck accessories because of the many benefits that they offer. You can get the most from your UTE by installing a high-quality Toyota Hilux canopy and UTE tray from a well-established company.
Throwing a party these days is a lot different than it used to be. Once upon a time, parties could go on for hours and hours with just some good tunes and good company. Now, people are looking for additional ways to stay entertained while they are out in the world with friends. If you are planning on throwing a party in the near future, now is a good time…
Most people today are concerned about their physical appearance. If there is a part of your anatomy that needs to be improved on, and exercise and diet cannot make the change, then plastic surgery is a viable option. Over time, plastic surgery has moved from being a preserve of the rich and famous to include anyone who can afford the procedures. There are several advantages to be enjoyed by those…
From football pitches to airports, line marking machines play an integral role in ensuring proper partitioning of surfaces for effective use. If you are looking to buy a line marking machine, there are certain factors you need to consider which will enable you to find the best device that caters to all of your needs.
When decorating our homes, we prefer simple and stylish elements that can bring coziness into house or apartment. Those elements can be delicate China for the kitchen, bright curtains for the living room and scented candles for the bedroom. We thoroughly choose a single detail of décor to make our house comfy place to stay in. When it comes to electronics, sometimes it can be challenging to choose beautiful and…
Many people have a fear of driving. This may seem hard to believe, as this issue does not get talked about very much. However, many defensive driving courses will cover how anxiety about driving is very common. There are several things you can do to calm yourself of your anxiety problems while driving. This article will mention some of these tips and go into detail about how you can put…
Laust Sonne Sunday Morning’s immediate draw is built off of a strong foundation of synths and sequence drums. A light trapping of 1980s synthpop and dance brings Laust Sonne’s Sunday Morning into a fascinating mash-up of the Pet Shop Boys and Owl City. With a chorus that will bury itself deep into the psyche of listeners, Sunday Morning is a delectable effort. The switch-over between stanza and chorus brings in…
The Generationals’ Catahoula Man is our favorite track this October. The song is built off of a funky electronic sound that is pulled out of the 1980s. Hints of The Buggles, Yaz, and The Psychedelic Furs can all be heard during Catahoula Man. The bouncy style and otherworldly synth line distinguishes this song from everything on the radio, while the crooning style of the vocals exudes a coy, subtle sexuality.…
Adina E’s “Changing” has a lower style in the vein of Leonard Cohen or Bjork. The track has a deliberate placing to hammer home the tremendously poignant lyrical content. There are a number of distinct things that are occurring at any single point during Changing. The ability of Adina E to have such a timeless sound will ensure that listeners of musical styles of all stripes will find something that they…
Reggae Night’s a powerful track that effortlessly crosses over from reggae to EDM and pop styles. The nod that Morgan Heritage provides to acts like Sean Kingston and Diplo makes this single onto something that will be blasted out on the dance floors to stave off the coldness of winter. The bright sounds of Reggae Nights refreshes the sounds laid down by the Miami Sound Machine with a bit of…
Lucid Dreams is the newest single from Tin Tenn. The track is built off of flows that take up the standards of performers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar. Tin Tenn’s intricate vocal flaw is bolstered through the intense backing beat that ebbs and flows through the entirety of Lucid Dreams.
Nahko’s “Dragonfly” draws on the postmodern rock of Mumford & Sons and Of Monsters and Men. Dragonfly is a track that refreshes the singer-songwriter style of the 1970s (e.g. Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot) with a complex and intricate instrumental arrangement. Nahko’s vocals are touching, calming, and add considerably to both the narrative and the harmonious side of things on Dragonfly. Gradually growing in depth through its run time, Dragonfly is a…