The London-born singer, songwriter, and producer Joel Compass offers an impressive combination of undeniable talent and huge commercial appeal. His new EP Astronaut follows the hugely successful single of the same name. Centered on Joel’s sexy falsetto, and with beats that reference everything from trap to house, it comes at exactly the right time in this future-pop zeitgeist moment. Astronaut’s overall sound draws heavily on the UK underground, but Joel’s…
The Jitterbug Vipers specialize in a cult jazz offshoot called “viper jazz,” a screeching U-Turn back to the party where jazz music packed the dance floor and dazzled the audience with brilliant streams of improvisatory musicianship. Steeped in the ribald wit, quaint sophistication, and graceful virtuosity of classic artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie, the Jitterbug Vipers make the sound their own. “We don’t think of ourselves…
www.amandashiresmusic.com www.facebook.com/amandashires www.twitter.com/amandashires www.lightningrodrecords.com TOUR DATES September 10, 2013 Neumos Seattle, WA supporting Jason Isbell 10:30PM September 11, 2013 Aladdin Theater Portland, OR supporting Jason Isbell 10PM September 13, 2013 The Chapel San Francisco, CA supporting Jason Isbell September 14, 2013 Majorie Luke Theatre Santa Barbara, CA supporting Jason Isbell September 15, 2013 Troubadour West Hollywood, CA supporting Jason Isbell 10:30PM September 17, 2013 Belly Up Solana Beach, CA supporting Jason Isbell…
This is an exciting time for the London based Gospel group Brian Martin & Worship 4 Life. With their two singles “Deliverance In Praise (D.I.P.)” and“Just For Who You Are” currently impacting radio in the States, this universal group is also preparing for two extensive tours in the U.S. and Asia in fall of 2013. Brian Martin & Worship 4 Life’s two singles are huge representations of their current project Deliverance in Praise, which was…
Man, sometimes CDs have a look that is completely unlike the style or substance of the band that resides inside. This is the case with Zero To Sixty Never who come out with this EP in a black and white CD slipcover, and then proceed to come out with “My Julia Roberts Cameo”. In the vein of Unwritten law or New Found Glory, albeit with a twinge of more…
The scratching and sampling of the beginning moments of “You Oughta Know” should remind individuals of artists like The Avalanches and Kid Koala; the sultry vocals that come soon after are a direct blend of Portishead and The Propellerheads. Of course, this is a cover of Alanis Morrisette’s original track, and the vocals pretty much stick to the blueprint that Morrisette created in the original; where the two tracks do…
The one thing that I wonder about Zozobra is how they were able to get on Hydra Head. The style of music that they play on tracks like “The Blessing” is pure stoner meets gruinge rock. One hears hints of early Tool, Alice in Chains, and Temple of the Dog in “Harmonic Tremors”. This is not a bad thing by any stretch of the imagination, but the approachability of…
As vegetarians, we like to think that we are fit and have our weight under control. The good news is that we’re in better shape than our omnivore friends, but obesity is still a real problem. For example, a study of women in Sweden showed that 40% of those who were omnivores were overweight or obese. That figure went down to 29% for semi-vegetarians and vegans, and down…
We are currently offering a contest in which the grand prize winner takes home a $500 gift card for Guitar Center, a $250 gift card for createLIVE, a copy of Ableton Live 9, and free downloads for each of the three subsequent creativeLIVE workshops. The creativeLIVE Music Industry Secrets Giveaway Official Contest Rules 1) CONTEST DESCRIPTION AND PERIOD: The creativeLIVE Music Industry Secrets Giveaway (the “Contest”) begins on begins…
Two years after “Poetry & Science-Fiction”, my cpu and I are proud to present new paths in our cognitive & sensitive relationship. The internal man/machine device helped me to be more attentive to my electronic partner and to develop along with it unknown feelings that we transform into music. Music from ancient times and music from the future, created for the brain and the heart. “And now, flow my tears…
Nashville’s The Wild Feathers will perform “The Ceiling” on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Friday, September 6th. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson airs at 12:35am/11:35pm CT on CBS. “The Ceiling” is the first single off the band’s self-titled debut album, which opened at #1 on last week’s Billboard Heatseekers chart. The Jay Joyce (Cage the Elephant, Emmylou Harris)-produced release came out August 13th via Warner Bros…
Established as one of the most formidable forces in dance music, UK house duo Jack Beats has proven once again that their genre defying sound has no limits with this July’s OWSLA-released Remixed Vol. 1 EP, which received widespread critical and popular support, with nods from Zane Lowe, The Huffington Post as well as B.Traits and MistaJam at Radio 1. The next installment, Remixed Vol. II is another…
La semana que viene – Dubmatix regresa después de 3 años, a las personas fantásticas y la cultura de México. Next week – Dubmatix returns after 3 years to the fantastic people and culture of Mexico. 05.09 Radio Zapote102.1 FM Interview 10pm 05.09 Festival Unity & Rebel – Tepotzotlan , Mexico (With Dub Club 39 & Mala Fama & Unidub Stereo ) 07.09 – Reggaevolucion 105.7 FM Interview 12noon- Mexico…
Adam Zwig is a musician that has been putting in work for a number of years; Visions Of The Shimmering Night is his fifth album, and was produced by Stuart Sikes (Modest Mouse) and David Bianco (Tom Petty). Everybody Love is a tremendous opening effort for Zwig. During this introductory track, Adam is able to provide listeners with directions for where he’ll ultimately go on the album. These thematic touches…
Living Proof is the first introduction that listeners will likely have for Perala’s music, and it allows listeners to be entranced by her inimitable style. The track soars on plinking pianos and a vocal style that takes on hints of Sheryl Crow and Stevie Nicks. While Perala’s vocals are front and center, the instrumental arrangements present here provide a very thoughtful backdrop. Fine uses an interesting differentiation between the vocal…
The Wear introduces listeners to the Straw Dogs’ latest effort, No Dividing Line. This soft, alternative take on rock is led by an emotive and alluring set of vocals. The lush arrangements laid down by the drums and guitars make for a track that will stick with listeners long after it ends. High Horses speeds things up, inserting a Tom Petty meets Soul Asylum feel into the mix. No Dividing…
Walk begins Chances, and it immediately provides listeners with a heavy dose of emotional intensity and bombastic instrumentation. The band touches upon Brand New and Taking Back Sunday, but improves on the formula with the inclusion of a beefiness that will resound with listeners long after the disc ends. Downin’ straddles the line between pop-punk and emo-rock, while remaining eminently approachable for fans of rock and metal alike. While there…
Strong Language is a nearly forgotten mockumentary, directed by Simon Rumley, that provides US viewers in 2013 a look into what was popular and hip in 1990s London. The video quality of this release is sharp and vibrant, allowing those watching to easily compare the differences, both minor and major between what is portrayed in Strong Language and their own unique context. While relying on over the top characterizations and…
Schiek is the gold standard for lifting gloves. Whether it is the durable Amara synthetic leather used, or the fins that are present to ensure that someone can easily take the gloves off, Schiek gloves decrease the amount of wear to one’s hands and fingers during iron sports. The leather is thick enough to protect while being thin enough to gain a solid grip on…
Interested individuals that wish to have the ultimate fidelity in their recordings would do well to purchase a Philips Pocket Memo; the $500 price point ensures that important meetings, calls, and thoughts can be archived and kept for eternity. The sheer amount of functionality that the Pocket Memo possesses makes it a must-buy for students, doctors, lawyers, and administrators alike. Philips has ensured that despite all of these inclusions,…