On “My Favourite Time Of The Year”, Betty Beata is able to create an immersive track that will have listeners hanging on every word. The dynamioc established between the vocal and instrumental side of things pushes each to a higher plateau. There’s a sense that Betty Beata is able to craft her own unique approach to the corpus of holiday music even as she touches upon the leitmotif of the…
Sonarpilot’s Citadel is an enthralling composition that moves through an array of different dance genres to create an immersive effort. There’s tremendous narrative that is baked into each movement here, as Sonarpilot brings in drum and bass, ambient, and jungle within the course of mere seconds. There’s a laser-like focus to this track; everything that is included here as a place. Gradually moving into a more insistnet beat, Citadel is…
On I Feel, DMF Musa is able to blend together rap and R&B in a fashion that will tattoo the song deeply into the minds and hearts of listeners. The production of the track gives the lyrical flow ample opporutnity to shine, all while the booming bass and pewrcussion fills in the gaps whenever DMF Musa steps back. The effort shines, simultaneously ensuring that DMF Musa can provide his own…
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a thought pool where your only task was to develop a meaningful and intelligent business name? You are familiar with this phase if you have already established your business. However, the ones who are mulling coming up with a business of their own might need to be made aware of it. The truth is there is no easy way to name your business.…
Avinu Malkeinu, the latest recording from Jacob Agar, possesses such gravitas that listeners will not forget the performance. There is a serious demeanor that punctuates the wide range of vocal performances from Agar. Listeners will be on the edges of their seats until the final notes of Avinu Malkeinu. Of particular note during this effort has to be the high register Jacob hits during the effort’s final minute. After achieving…
The Refusers’ “Eat The Bugs” has a chunky guitar line and assertive drums. The front-forward vocals present on The Refusers’ latest whip together Lemmy with peak-1980s Alice Cooper to hammer home the lyrical content. With a strong step forward on this song, The Refusers have created a single that will be bouncing around listeners’ brains long after the song ceases to play. The guitar solo that splits the two halves…
Christian Parker’s “Dream Catcher” begins with beautiful guitar work to set the stage, allowing Parker’s dreamy vocals the opportunity to shine. The song’s two elements compliment each other, taking listeners on a journey that feels much deeper and fulfilling that one would imagine could be possible in three minutes. The ability for listeners to enjoy the composition in multiple fashions – focusing primarily on Parker’s vocals, the arrangements, or as…
Alpha Cat’s All In Your Head has a truly timeless feel to it. This song is able to build upon the framework of R.E.M. as well as Jellyfish. There’s a tremendous amount of charisma that drips off each of the lyrics, while the dynamic created between the guitar and drums makes the vox pop. The song is varied as all get out, all while Alpha Cat are able to corral…
On Forest Fires, PoopE Balboa and Burn Beno are able to craft a haunting track that links together acts as diverse as Kendrick Lamar and Danny Brown. There’s even a bit of Bone-Thugs-n-Harmony here. Whether established as an homage to horrorcore rap or a something wholly new in rap music, Forest Fires is one of those songs that will stick with fans long after it ceases to play. The effort…
Big Lotion’s new song Tik Tok builds off of the work of Gucci Mane and Wiz Khalifa while adding a hefty dollop of bass into the mix. Everything’s going 100 with this track, whether it be the alluring wordplay or the perfectly produced synth and drum backdrop. Big Lotion is able to dabble in the rich repository of rap music while boldly forging through with his own inimitable approach. We’re…
The constellation of hops utilized here by Deep Ellum (Simcoe, Idaho 7 and Amarillo) establishes a unique flavor for this hazy IPA. Bountiful amounts of orange and apricot hit imbibers after the first taste hits their lips. Lemony esters build up and highlight the hoppiness of Lateral Haze. As the beer continues to warm to a temperature closer to that of a cooler fall night here in Arkansas, some of…
Quick Fire, the Prolab pre-workout is an essential way to go and ensure that one gets the energy that they need to successfully complete a strenuous session. One of the key problems that becomes evident after having a intense workout comes in the desire to get back into the gym. You may be able to have a set of personal records shattered during a Monday workout but then it becomes difficult…
Lady Laces starts with booming drums and haunting, emotive guitar lines. The vocals are assertive enough to drive the effort while being tender enough to infuse a brightness to the track. The distinct elements encountered during the track’s runtime are truly a sight to behold. Shifting from more rock-oriented pop to something utterly heartfelt, BOSCO ensures that listeners are firmly planted at the edges of their seats. The production of…
While He Reminds Me Of You, the latest single from The High Plains Drifters will immediately draw listeners in through an EDM-infused opening, the effort showcvase a refresh and revolutionary take on multiple music genres. While there’s decidedly a nod to late-nineties pop music in the initial section, The High Plains Drifters switch back to a more early-1980s style (eg Boston, STYX) for the remainder of the track. With nods…
The Sound Of Monday’s “Keeper Of The Mood” links together the lounge music of the 1960s with the pop-rock of late-nineties acts. The production of this single ensures each snare, guitar, or lyrics glistens with polish. The vocals build off of the tradition of Ween and Fastball as they move into a central role during the track’s middle. A sizzling horn punctuates the track before a vocal / drum dynamic…
Greg Hoy & The Boys has released their new 4-track EP “Demons at Night”. Beginning with 1983, GH&TB are able to make an emphatic statement that any fan of rock music will be able to appreciate. The EP’s titular effort Demons at Night has the act moving between arena rock and hair metal – one can hear how the band has been inspired by Thin Lizzy, Foreigner, and Van Halen…
She’s No Doll, She’s a Woman is the latest single from Marshall Oakman. On this effort (and video), Oakman is able to draw back on 1990s alternative rock. With bright, vibrant vocals and fuzzy guitars representing the backbone for the song, it’s the haunting percussive elements that provide the most depth. This is a deceptively complex composition, one that will continue to yield new discoveries well into a listener’s fifth…
On far, Rob Eberle is able to make large strides from his previous efforts. The tremendous emotion that impacts listeners from the onset of this cut is substantial. Perhaps most fascinating to us has to be Eberle’s abiliy to ensnare listeners with little more than his voice. Gradually incorporating instrumentation into far, Rob will keep listeners firmly on the edges of their seats. There’s nods to pop and electronic here;…
Chris St. John has released his new EP, “When Dreams End”. On Lost Without Your Love, St. John is able to create a timeless track that draws upon the tradition of Chris Isaak and the more introspective output of the Pet Shop Boys. The song outwardly feels laid-back, but underneath that exterior, contains very thoughtful arrangements. As a result, the single will stick with listeners long after the effort ceases.…
KRiTTA’s “DEAL MYSELF” is a banger of a track. The song is able to call back to the inimitable production of mid-1990s NYC while having some of the most alluring wordplay we’ve heard so far this year. Staying reverent while boldly forging through with his own unique style, KRiTTA is making big plays with his latest single. The track could easily slot into rap radio but there’s a depth to…