“Clubbing on the Moon (Staring at the Sun)” is the latest cut from Pep Rally, who imbues the single with an early-200s alt-pop sound. The clean sound crafted during this single means that listeners will be able to discern each riff and drum hit over the course of the song’s run time. The back and forth between the pair of vocals keeps things bouncing until Pep Rally closes things up.…
Naked and Alive is the latest single from Milky Chance. The song is a slinky piece of alt-pop that will have listeners singing along after the first play. There’s taut instrumentation, charismatic vocals, and a beat that punctuates the track at all the right places. Fans of Interpol and Muse will be able to find shelter here, as Milky Chance carries the standards of 2000s indie quite well here. Naked…
Roy Pitluk has released his first video, with his Dylan-esque Put A Tiger In My Tank. The track itself is not complex, allowing Roy’s vocals to weave a story as the acoustic guitar sets up a timeless backing beat upon which the lyrics can reside. Hints of Johnny Cash and Elvis can be located along with hints of Miles Davis scattered throughout. The ability of Roy to deftly move between…
On Keepin It Western, Banned & Outlawed are able to blend modern country music with a more late 1990s sound. By the time that listeners make it through the act’s latest single, they will be singing proudly along. Of particular note during Banned & Outlawed’s latest track has to be the sizzling guitar work and splashy drums that intermix to create a luxurious backing for the lead vox. This is…
Pop It is a track that is destined for tremendous summer play. Flau’jae’s rapid-fire bars will get heads bopping, while the dreamy backing beats provide a solid backdrop upon which these vox can shine. The dreamier sound of Flau’jae’s latest firmly ensconse her music alongside Kid Cudi and Chance The Rapper. There’s a good amount of crossover appeal here, as the overall performance on Pop It matches the same quality…
ViennaCC always creates music that defies genre conventions. In an era where so much of the stuff that passes through our mailbox merely re-treads familiar territory, ViennaCC’s music always reinvents the wheel. There’s always something new that is presented to listeners whenever the act creates new music. On Ended Love Affair, ViennaCC creates something that takes up hints of industrial, 1980s pop, Kraftwerk-esque electronic and the standards of esoteric figures…
On Runaway Train, the Karson City Rebels link together sizzling guitar work with confident vocals. The band is all-in with this single, crafting a rock track that stays tremendously reverent to acts like ZZ Top and the Marshall Tucker Band while creating something that today’s listeners can appreciate. The band keeps things churning nicely throughout Runaway Train’s full run time, incorporating an impressive guitar solo that would be right at…
The Suburbs’ “Buckle My Head” has a powerful late-1990s vibe that showcases the bands reverence for what has preceded them. There’s tremendous charisma that is exuded by the vox, while the guitars and drums open up to allow for a fun set of synths. The momentum of the track ensures that listeners will make their way out on the dance floor. Fans of Madness and Queens of the Stone Age…
GHJ Music’s “Welcome Here” defies convention. The track is able to incorporate so many dinstinct music styles, touching upon world music, R&B, pop, and gospel during Welcome Here’s run time. We love the numerous things that are occurring at any one specific time during GHJ Music’s latest. Agosa’s contributions to the effort provide further depth. There will continually be new dynamics and elements that will be discerned by listeners even…
Yafania’s “Front Row” is a fantastic introduction to the performer. The song is bouncy, poppy, and ultimately creates something that we don’t hear too much in modern music. There’s ample charisma that exudes from the track as Yafania simultaneously lies out the song’s narrative and builds out the harmonies encountered in the composition. There’s a fair amount of 1990s alternative pop influence that is interlaced alongside the straightforward pop vox. Front…
Byland’s Two Circle is an impressive effort, showcasing an evolution of the singer-songwriter style. The song builds upon the work of Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish, putting Byland’s intense vox front and center and matching them perfectly with driven strings. Two Circle’s production is amazing, ensuring the variety of instrumental and vocal elements are able to both shine in an isolated fashion as well as contribute to something decidedly greater…
Under Cover is a retro-infused dance track that blends together the work of acts like The Cars with a more modern pop style (think Maroon 5 meets late Linkin Park). The crispness of the synthesizers here will have one tapping their toes, while the passion and charisma exuded by the vocals ensure that the song can weather multiple plays and still stay fresh. Under Cover is one of those tracks…
Scott Albert Johnson’s “Invisible” is a powerful rock track in the vein of Bon Jovi or John Mellencamp. Marrrying a driving beat to insistent vocals, Scott vbrings in guitar solos to make Invisible pop. One will be able to play the single multiple times, as there’s a depth that is fairly unheard when it comes to modern music. The harmonica solo that begins Invisible’s bridge is a sound to behold.…
On Permanently Confused, Ute Lemper is able to craft a soft and inviting composition that succeeds by her vocal abilities. The backing instrumentation keeps fairly quiet to provide ample opportunity for Ute to tell her story. In those moments where the percussive elements wash over the track, the single ends up being freshened up. Lemper’s inimitable performance ensures that the song will appease fans of a wide swath of different…
On Jim Vierra’s new single Jesus Lift Me Up,a hopeful and inspiring message is bolstered through emotive keys and an immaculate backing chorus. There’s a very traditional (think 1990s gospel / CCM) that is built up as the single’s production ensures the song will be able to hang alongside other religious offerings. The shifts to the single’s chorus will keep listeners firmly planted on the edges of their seats. The…
You starts out in a contemplative fashion that showcases tremendous emotional depth. The echo placed on Stringz EMB’s vocals jive perfectly with the synths and percussion representing the single’s backing beat. There are multiple layers to the vox on You that ensures the song’s melody will resound with listeners long after the song ceases to play. This song stands boldly out from the rest of music currently garnering social media…
The Sleaze, the new single from MC Homeless, Mickey Avalon, and Rove, benefits from having two distinctly different rap styles bounccing back and forth with each other. There’s brilliant wordplay and a backing beat that is able to stand up boldly to the bars that are being dropped. The chorus of The Sleaze will have fans bouncing their heads throughout. While inimitable in their own approaches, Homeless and Avalon join…
Botanical Violence is the first track on Goblin Smut’s introductory release, Flea Market of Love. The extended play begins with a breakneck speed and looops in furioursly-fired-out vocals, sizzling guitar work, and splushy drums before moving into a sludgier groove that has swirling eddys of guitar/drum arrangements. It’s surprising how much the band is able to pack into the space of 100 seconds. This introduction will keep listeners firmly on…
I recently got my hands on the Hungover AF cap from HungoverAF.com, and it has been an absolute game-changer for my post-party recovery routine. This cap is a practical tool that has genuinely helped mitigate the effects of a hangover. The design is fantastic, providing a comfortable fit that’s perfect for those mornings when I’m not feeling my best. The bold, embroidered “Hungover AF” text adds a touch of humor…
Buffalo, New York’s Resurgence Brewing Company has hit their tenth anniversary and has just released their commemorative beer in a brand-spanking-new IPA. The brew, hopped with El Dorado, Simcoe, Nelson Sauvin, and Mosaic varieties, pours with a very hazy yellow to light brown coloration. The El Dorado and Mosaic hops contribute to the juicy and tropical character of the Anniversary India Pale Ale, while the inclusions of Simcoe and Nelson…