Legendary reggae star Peter Tosh forever changed the world and the reggae genre with his inimitable style. Near the thirtieth anniversary of his death (and the 40th of his best known song “Legalize It”, the Peter Tosh Museum is opening in Kingston, Jamaica.
Runaround begins Newborn’s self-titled EP, and the rock that issues forth here ties together grunge, Britpop, and alternative rock something that is hooky, musically deep, and will stand up to repeat listening. Our favorite part of this introductory effort has to be the bass line that is weaved through; this creates a perfect counterpoint to the more pensive and echoing vocal/drum dynamic. The band whips itself into a fury at…
New Mercedes is a hard-hitting rap track that has enough of a nod to EDM that fans of both styles will be able to find something they can appreciate. LUCE has a gritty yet hooky delivery during New Mercedes. This flow works perfectly with the immaculate production of the track’s backing beat.
Kim Vogels’ Call of The Wild begins with a sultry, smoky set of vocals laid down by Kim that are paralleled with a deliberate drum beat and an emotive horn. These three elements make for an outwardly-uncomplicated track that is considerably deeper than one would think.
September 9th marks the release date for Think Void, the debut release by World Void Web (WVW). The Album is a culmination of the evolution made by World Void Web over the last few years, each recording session marking a further coat of polish on a thematically-dense album. Over the course of 54 minutes, listeners will be treated to a number of stylistic nods to various genres (including but not…
One of the most memorable times that I have had in Ohio came a few years back when I took a trip down to Cincinnati to watch my friend Shayne’s act, The Bloody Irish Boys. The act had garnered some regional (and a bit of national) publicity, so it was always a pleasure to see them as the crowds continued to increase. One of the first things that we noticed…
G Matthews – “Chasing Happy” begins with an emotive arrangement that cohesively ties together guitar, drums, and bass. When the vocals begin, they build off of the framework laid down by Bif Naked, No Doubt and Paramore.
Still Asunder is the introductory effort on We The Wild’s newest album From the Cities We Fled, an effort that immediately ensures that listeners take notice. With equal amounts metalcore, emotive rock, and impassioned punk, We The Wild is able to kick ass and take names. The band keeps the momentum high with Exodus and Decay. The track soars on multiple vocals, intense guitar work, and chugging drums that resound loudly…
Dj Battle is able to create a hooky, bassy EDM track in Twerk Lesson. The effort is able to crossover to pop and R&B radio nicely, with a vibrant set of vocals laid down by Lexy Panterra.
Anita Ward (the mastermind behind the disco classic “Ring My Bell”) has created a new track that will get listeners up and on the dance floor. On Another Bad Mistake, Ward is able to create a dance track that looks back to the days of disco while having a rapid tempo and a hard-hitting beat that works perfectly on EDM stations. The track is lead not only by Ward’s inimitable…
When you work in an office, it can sometimes be very easy to get over-stressed and when that happens your mood plummets, you get irritable, and the quality of your work becomes very poor. I used to get very stressed at times and it was so unhealthy that I decided to change and find ways to ensure that my work didn’t affect me and here’s what I found really helped.
On Numb, Johnny Maxwell is able to link together R&B, reggae, and EDM into an infectious track. A flawless production allows Maxwell’s inimitable vocals and the sweeping synths ample space to shine alone. These elements combine to create a carefree track that has wheels well beyond the autumn months.
You know me; I’m a doer. Being able to get a master’s degree while still having the time to travel, take care of the pugs and do other things is definitely a chance I wouldn’t’ miss. The chance is yours to take too. Thanks to online courses, it is now possible to pursue an online master’s degree in any field – from the best universities in the country nonetheless –…
Alok Pathak starts out his latest album Butterfly with Johnny, a rock track that takes equal amounts of 1990s alternatives and the pop-rock of the 1960s and 1970s for influences. A lush instrumentation and epic sound to the introductory track means that listeners will be on the edges of their seats. Where Do U Belong slows things down and showcases the technical skill of Pathak’s playing. The emotion in each guitar…
AVIDYA showcases some powerful vocals on her current outing, “The Human Struggle”. Hints of Sarah McLachlan and Bjork are threaded through AVIDYA’s inimitable voice, while darkly emotive instrumentation gradually coalesce into a shuffling, shambling fury. The track rises and falls in a fashion not unlike the titular experience.
You must have been living under a rock if you haven’t noticed the building popularity of hilarious memes and vines being shared all over the internet. There is a short video somewhere on the web that you can find to explain every emotion that you feel during the day. The question is, why have memes and vines become so popular? Well, we have three reasons to explain why your Facebook…
Can the music that you composed for The Reaping (premiering in 2017) be enjoyed outside of the show itself? Does the context in which one listens to your music change based on how they experience the compositions?
Bill Wren begins his latest album Road to Chiang Mai with a hopeful, inspiring composition. Enchanted Kingdom (feat. Frank Ralls) possesses a wonderful dichotomy of new and old, organic and electronic, that makes for a wholly engrossing track that will have listeners on the edges of their seats. The narrative quality of this instrumental composition is as rich and intricate as vocal-lead bands with the added benefit of allowing each…
Ember Atom is able to create a catchy rock track in their latest single, What You Came For. The call and response of the guitars and vocals push each element to a higher plateau, while the on-point drums do much to keep order in the single.
An intense, focused sort of rap, Charlie Star is able to break free of the issues that present themselves when artists have such a laser-like focus on their success. The crisp production and shifts in tempo are precisely what is needed to keep listeners focused in to Payroll, Charlie Star’s latest single.