Author: Sargeant

Posted on: December 11, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Todd Curry and Focus “Tear Down The Walls”

Todd Curry and Focus create a gospel track that is reverent while still possessing a catchy, hooky sound. The back and forth between Curry and Focus pushes each side to a greater plateau. A taut instrumentation is the final cherry on top of that sundae, while an extended vocal section provides further variety to the single.

Posted on: December 11, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Raftree “All The Time”

Raftree’s “All The Time” is a smoothed out but musically ferocious hard rock track. Hints of 311, early Foo Fighters, and Shinedown can be discerned here, but what Raftree does here is considerably different than their influences indicate.

Posted on: December 11, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Zeroes “Machines and Magnets”

On “Machines and Magnets”, Zeroes create a powerful sort of rock that builds off the blueprint laid by acts like Muse and Wolfmother. A more contemplative and thoughtful approach taken by the vocals spin this single out in a bold new direction.

Posted on: December 11, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Kristine Mirelle “Freakin’ Mess”

Kristine Mirelle is able to do something special with her latest single, Freakin’ Mess. With a unique, distinctive voice, Mirelle is able to part the seas of female pop performers; Freakin’ Mess links together a doo-wop and 1990s and 2000s R&B (Angie Stone, Amy Winehouse) style to great success.

Posted on: December 11, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Vagabond Specter “Half A Billion Miles”

Half A Billion Miles’ video is an interesting, creative look into a richly emotive indie-rock track. With vocals building off of Ben Gibbard (Death Cab For Cutie) and Morrissey, Vagabond Specter are able to offer an emotionally rich, effecting track.

Posted on: December 11, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Jmaxx “Sassy Girl”

Jmaxx’s “Sassy Girl” deftly ties together pop and R&B styles, with Jmaxx’s vocals coming across with hints of Enrique Iglesias and Jason Derulo. A catchy synth line and assertive drum beat imbue Sassy Girl with an infectious sound that will bury itself deep into the minds of listeners.

Posted on: December 9, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Nikki Shae Stops By

Can you give us a little background information about yourself as a performer? I started singing as a little girl and my mom recognized there was something different about my voice; I didn’t have a normal little girls’ signing voice.  There was something more there.  So she asked me if I wanted to sign up for singing lessons and of course I said yes right away.  At this point I…

Posted on: December 9, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Kym Larsen – Bird of Prey CD Review

Rock N Roll Queen begins Kym Larsen’s new album Bird of Prey, providing fans with an utterly epic opening to the album. The dynamic that is crafted between the sizzling guitar riffs and a confident set of vocals will resound loudly in listeners’ ears long after the track ceases to play.

Posted on: December 7, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sitting in with Pekkanini

Hello, Pekkanini. How’s Uppsala this December? Hi, James. Yes, I was born i Uppsala (not far from the capitol of Sweden, Stockholm) but I’ve moved around quite a bit and in the last few years, I’ve lived in Gothenburg on the west coast. The weather here this time of the year use to be cold with some snow, but not this year. Well, cold of course, but no snow so…

Posted on: December 7, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic World Tour

Bruno Mars is a Grammy winning songwriter/singer who is best known for various hit songs such as Uptown Punk, Locked Out of Heaven, Just the Way You Are, and Nothin’ on You. He spent many years as a songwriter for many famous pop artists before finally breaking out as a singer with the hit Nothin’ On You in 2010 and since then he has become a pop music icon.

Posted on: December 6, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Brunettes Shoot Blondes Release “Every Monday” Lyric Video

Brunettes Shoot Blondes releases the lyric video to their new song “Every Monday”, the song that made it to the finals in the Eurovision 2016 national selection. Filipino phenom Gian Solamo provided the calligraphy that brought the song to life, set on a backdrop of real-time drum play.

Posted on: December 6, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Best modern art museums in Europe

Art is highly appreciated across the world and this creative from represents some major cultural influences across a number of countries. Art is important for societies as it shows certain struggles, feelings and can be used as a message. However, choosing what art museum to go to in Europe may cause a slight sense of confusion, simply because the continent contains a number of the finest museums as well as…

Posted on: December 4, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Parabajava 2016 (Firestone Walker)

Firestone Walker does not distribute in Ohio. It is a sad fact of life but it means that any time we make it to a state that has Firestone Walker distribution, we have to pick up a bottle. The company has just released the 2016 variety of their popular Imperial coffee Stout power up by Java. This beer which is pegged at about 13% ABV pours with a chocolate brown…

Posted on: November 30, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Money Saving 101: Top Tips to Help you Save

Saving is one of the key pillars of financial literacy, but unfortunately many consumers in the developing world lack not only the means to save, but also the knowledge to understand how to save in the right way.

Posted on: November 28, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Michael Van and The Movers – A Little More Country

A Little More Country is the latest album from Michael Van and The Movers. Little More Country’s titular effort seamlessly blends together the easy-going rock of the seventies with a current and contemporary country style (exemplified by Florida-Georgia Line and Brad Paisley. The bubbling opening shifts into something pulling from the country and western tradition of the 1960s and 1970s, Gettin Drunk On A Monday. Coming forth with each effort built off…

Posted on: November 25, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Violet Night – North

We last checked in with Violet Night for the release of their I Hope You’re Well, which showcased a wide variety of styles over the course of four tracks. The band has just released a new single, North, which does well to further expand the tool set available to the band while building off of some the influences and styles that made their previous EP so memorable. North is a…

Posted on: November 22, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Chip Gibbons – Billion Dollar Pill CD Review

Chip Gibbons’ Billion Dollar Pill begins with the titular single, which will have listeners focused in to Gibbons’ vocals. While the instrumentation provides a deep and intricate sound to the opening point to the EP, there is much greater gravity to the discussion that is weaved by the vocals. Hints of Warren Zevon, Phil Ochs, and Neil Young can be heard alongside Gibbons’ charismatic voice. A solid production unites these two…

Posted on: November 19, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Top 10 Car Songs

Since cars were invented, and especially since they have become a pivotal part of our everyday lives, we have been writing songs about them. So many things can happen in or because of cars, and it is natural that they are utilized as a setting in lyrics. Whether the song talks about working on a car, making out in a car, or hitting the road for a trip in your…