Autumn Fall begins Distant Sun, and the sheer amount of emotion that is showcased in this piano composition is impressive. There are no vocals here, but Karran is able to imbue this introduction (and the subsequent works on Distant Sun) with a nuanced and alluring sound. The four minute-plus run times that are commonplace on Distant Sun provide Karran with more than enough time to properly express himself. Dance of…
Today, Queens rapper Bryant Dope is releasing a free EP entitled Raw Dope. To celebrate the release of his EP, he is also sharing video Dope is currently prepping his debut LP, due out in 2014 on Young One Records. Raw Dope was mostly produced by Queens producer and Dope’s DJ, Marc.R. Other producers on the EP include Elmont, NY’s A1 The Robot and France’s DELA. The tape was mastered…
Listen to “Magic (Live & Acoustic)” “A spry, jangly indie-pop tune that showcases her pretty voice.” (USA Today) RIYL: Brandi Carlile, Aimee Mann, Lisa Loeb “Raw, real, truthful… music that feels like an exposure of the secluded bedroom thoughts we all hold inside.” (Lamplighter Magazine) “At 25 years old, Charlotte has already built a resume that puts her ahead of many artists twice her age… She’s got enough angst for the rockers to…
Austin Webb has released a music video for his Top 40 single, “ Slip On By.” Shot and directed by Stephen Shepard in Nashville, Tenn., the music video can now be seen on CMT.com, VH1.com, Zuus Country, and other select music video outlets and streaming websites. “I’m really proud of this music video,” commented Webb. “Stephen Shepard is an amazing talent and really did an incredible job. The cast and…
MIDNIGHT RΞD releases their self-titled debut EP today on 2101 Records/Capitol Records. The EP can be purchased on iTunes here or streamed in full here . Always ones to put their fans, dubbed the ‘Redheads’, first the band rolled out their EP announcement by asking fans to go to their site to get the big news, when they arrived they were met with a “share to unlock” prompt. The fans…
French grind-benders NOLENTIA have started the second leg of their 2013 roadkill titled “Three to Grind Them All” in support of their second full-length, May the Hand that Holds the Match that Will Set this World on Fire Be Blessed above All, released earlier this year through Kaotoxin Records The first leg took place this summer with fellow French grinders WARFUCK and DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, and went from July 26 to…
Texas-based husband and wife worship duo Tyler & Bailey Dodds released their new EP, “Songs for the Church,” today. While they were hopeful that the songs would find an audience beyond their home church, they never expected a runaway hit. But that’s what they received earlier today, when the album shot straight to #1 at iTunes in the Christian & Gospel category, sharing the Top 10 with such heavyweights as…
Today, 7 Days of Funk (Dam-Funk and Snoopzilla) release their self-titled album and debut their second music video, “Hit Da Pavement.” The video follows the further adventures of Dam and Snoop after the house party featured in the video for “Faden Away.” This time, we ride along with the pair as they cruise the streets of Los Angeles in Snoop’s baby blue Lincoln Continental. After performing last night on…
The brew pours extremely dark, with nary a bit of light shining through this black brew. There is a tenacious head that sticks with the beer from beginning to end. Rather than being effervescent, this is a thick and filling beer. A perfect beer for the cold winter months, the Green Flash Double Stout is able to unite the deep complexity of the stout format with a…
Seminal jazz group Weather Report rises again with the Weather Report Legacy Project and crowdfunding initiative. The new project, launching December 9, 2013, will support the creation of a documentary, “Calm Before the Storm.” The film documents the group from its beginnings in 1970, through their 16 year and 17 album career, anchored by legendary founders and jazz legends Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter. The Weather Report Legacy Project was…
The band cultivates a sound on False Words About Large Days that links together rock bands with sounds as disparate as Ween, Primus, Suicidal Tendencies, and the Butthole Surfers. The ability to change their style on a dime is comparable to Zappa’s Mothers of Invention work, while each of the tracks possesses a radio-ready production and an intimate feel that draws listeners in. Picture Box establishes a solid clip…
Like An Earthquake is a tremendously dynamic and intricate effort; the vocals are provided a proper boost through Crooks’ backing instrumentation. Crooks boldly comes out with her own style, creating an exciting overall backdrop for Little Bird. Turn the Key gives listeners the chance to hear another side of Crooks; this track takes on elements of Melissa Etheridge and early Sheryl Crow. Crooks represents a step forward for the singer-songwriter…
Do You Believe? Is the first track on Love Transmitter, and it provides listeners with a solid introduction to the styles and approaches that will be presented on the remainder of the album. Taken separately, the track is something that could easily be on rotation at alternative and modern rock stations. All Used Up is a track that touches upon the work of Franz Ferdinand and an earlier new-wave…
Prince Avalanche is set in 1988 and benefits from a dazzling array of stars, which include Paul Rudd and Emile Hirsch. While the film benefits greatly by the specific decisions made regarding the scenery, the writing is so taut that the story could easily be told on a threadbare stage. Throughout each part of the film, there is a certain laser-like focus that is put into furthering the narrative. The…
Simply put, Dogfish Head’s Kvasir is one of the most complex and fulfilling beers that we have tasted. This could be due to the fact that the beer is based off the remnants that were present in an ancient Danish cup. The 10% ABV may scare imbibers away, but the heavy alcohol content is moderated by an intense blend of syrups (honey, birch), berries (lingonberries and cranberries) and a slew…
There are very few holiday albums that look to do anything special. Joyful Noise is an album that will shatter all conceptions that listeners will have about holiday music. The album begins with Crunchy Drummer Boy, a much more eclectic and bouncy version of the classic Christmas track. The music here does come from left field, but it is done in a fashion that is absolutely catchy and hard to…
Once again, by popular demand, the legendary Chicago Mass Choir is headed back to Spain for a phenomenal 14 city tour throughout the country and the Canary Islands. The choir’s international Christmas tour begins December 5th and will culminate on December 23rd. While in Spain, Chicago Mass Choir will be in concert in the following cities, La Laguna Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, La Palma, Adeje, Tennerife, Barcelona, Gijón,…
Global Warmer has a piney nose with a pour that is very effervescent. The beer is a reddish-orange with a small, rapidly-dissolving head. The mouth feel contains a decent amount of hops, but dissipates quickly. Subtle hints of spice can be discerned alongside a dry malt backdrop. The overall taste of Global Warmer opens up as the effort warms up; a maltier and heavier fruit presence ensures…
Swedish indie rock’s finest – Örebro based The Tranq are full of contradictions and often controversial. They fight for your attention and demands that you reflect for yourself. The Tranq poses the question: What kind of change do YOU want to make in the world? All accompanied by their spot on mix of Swedish and British pop tradition The band’s debut album “Loss Is For The Masses” was released on September…
Brooklyn indie rockers X Ambassadors released their official debut EP Love Songs Drug Songs on KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records in May. After support dates with Imagine Dragons, Jimmy Eat World and the Mowgli’s the band is now prepping to join Panic! At The Disco on their Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die! Tour in 2014 as well as joining their pals Imagine Dragons for a few more dates. Before the…