Waydown Wailers’s “Motor Scooter” shines with blues-heavy riffs and a bit of honky tonk meets country rock. The charisma and wide-reaching nature exhibited here by the vocals will draw in listeners, while the dynamic that is established between the guitars and drums will make fans of anyone that’s focusing in. The shuffling, toe-tapping quality of Motor Scooter is able to excite fans of a wide swath of listeners all while…
Young Holyfield and Ishadon team up on the new track 1Concern. The track has a little bit of something for anyone lucky enough to listen in. There’s a bit of reggae, hints of mid-oughts rap, and a laid-back production that lifts up everything under the sun. Incorporating two distinct vocal styles ensures that 1Concern remains fresh from the initial note all the way until the end. We’re in love with…
Canyon Town is an engrossing effort that shines based on Regina’s adopting of numerous approaches from the 1960s-70s (Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez) and 1990s-2000s country music. Along with remaining reverent to country and traditional gospel styles, Ferguson’s output far outpaces other performers of these approaches. Taut instrumentation ensures that the backing arrangement remains a vital part of the track. The production of Canyon Town gives Regina, as well as the…
Justin Love’s “No Friends” is a confident R&B track that immediately impresses with charismatic vocals and a robust backing instrumentation that keeps things grooving. The back and forth between the vocals does well in further bolstering the overall intensity of No Friends. Where R&B performers sometimes struggle to carve out a unique spirit to their music, Justin Love is able to do something wholly different than what contemporaries are crafting…
The StaRPM India Pale Ale has just dropped down here. The new collaboration between Ecliptic Brewing and Boneyard beer pours with a hazy yellow coloreation and a fair amount of off-white head. There’s a small amount of astringent and floral notes that issue forth from the IPA, while the initial quaff will link together both piney and more apricot-y notes. There’s a great amount of balance here that ensures that…
As someone who loves to keep their car clean, I’m always on the lookout for the best car air fresheners. After trying out several products, I recently discovered PURGGO Car Air Fresheners, and I must say, I’m thoroughly impressed. The first thing that caught my attention about PURGGO was its all-natural and eco-friendly design. Made with bamboo charcoal, it’s a sustainable and renewable product that doesn’t harm the environment. This…
New Holland Brewing Company’s Lightpoint beer is a refreshing and low-calorie option that is sure to please beer enthusiasts who are looking for a healthier choice. This beer has a unique mouthfeel that is light and crisp based on its inclusion of coconut water, orange pael and honey. The ale has a clean finish that is perfect for those who enjoy more subdued beer notes. The effervescence of Lightpoint beer…
The Manta Sleep Mask PRO is a high-quality sleep mask designed to offer ultimate comfort and light blocking for a better night’s sleep. This sleep mask is designed to contour to your face, making it incredibly comfortable to wear, and it is made with materials that are both soft and durable. One of the most positive aspects of the Manta Sleep Mask PRO is its ability to block out light…
On Bad Boy, Lori P. Davis is able to build upon the rich new wave-tinged pop of the 1980s and blend it up with a fair share of mid-oughts country music. What results here is something special; the track bounces between styles and approaches with great aplomb. We’re in love with the rich guitar riffs as well as the ethereal and bright vox that Davis presents here. There’s a crossover…
Hard-edge southern rock is the order of the day for LAN LAW’s newest song Hillbilly Legal. The rich narrative that the act lays out from the beginning of the track will keep one focused in, while the dynamic that is established between the vocals and the rich instrumentation will keep them sticking around until the act closes up shop. The back and forth between the vox here keeps things nice…
On here new track, Fav Flavor, Amanda Holley lays everything out. The tinges of Mariah Carey and early Destiny’s Child that can be found here are married well to Holley’s inimitable style. The backing instrumentation does masterfully here, providing Amanda with ample ability to build complex and fulfilling vocal arrangements. There’s a surprising depth to Fav Flavor that ensures listeners will be able to find new twists and turns with…
On Party Like You, Jason Owens is able to create a tender modern country song that showcases a tremendous amount of emotion while having the hookiest chorus you’ve heard this year. The song is able to span the range of legendary performers like Blake Shelton and the Zac Brown Band while having just the lightest tinge of a Harry Styles. For those long-time fans of country music, the backing instrumentation…
Carbon County’s “Panic” comes forth with a bit of Ramones and Screeching Weasel. Furious guitar work, splashy drums, and an in-your-face set of vocals unite to have listeners tapping their toes. Panic’s chorus will bury itself deep into listeners’ brains, while the sizzling guitar lines hurtle fans to the end of the track. There’s a vibrancy and current feel to Carbon County’s latest single that will garner a great many…
Midnight Sun is a country-rock track in the vein of Alabama, .38 Special and the Drive-By Truckers. The charismatic vocals will immediately draw listeners in, while the assertive guitars blend with the strings and bass to make for a seriously robust backing track. The two elements are able to join together into something special as Lake enters into the chorus. With these lines resounding loudly out through the speakers, Lake…
On Light of the Moon, Red Matter are able to craft an engrossing narrative replete with complex arrangements and considerable charisma. The band’s own brand of jam builds upon the Grateful Dead, Blues Travel, and My Morning Jacket. The multi-part harmonies that are presented during their latest single are impressive. More than just laying out a narrative with them, Red Matter’s vox add mightily to what is already a deep,…
JIP’s new album Thought This Was Over begins with Money & Candy, a single which immediately draws listeners in with assertrive guitars and drums. The guitar fuzz adds a bit of cushion upon which the Offspring-meets-Rise Against infused vocals can reside. Other nods are made here to Samhain-era Danzig, Offspring and Unwritten Law. The swagger than begins Smile. Enjoy Yourself will immediately draw fans in, while the cohesive sound of…
Loving the callback to the 1980s with synths that feel inspired by early Depeche Mode, Yaz and The Psychedelic Furs. The vocal charisma here will ensnare listeners, while the overall sound of the single will entrance those that appreciate Walk the Moon or later Jonas Brothers. nxtime insert in a synth/drum section to Medicine that rapidly ratchets up the single’s momentum, a move that keeps things fresh until the band…
Riverside Drive is a truly timeless track that immediately impacts listeners with soulful brass and a robust backing instrumentation that rapidly sets up a narrative that runs through the track. We particularly love the keys which push the track forward to its end. The numerous elements contributing here could easily fall into disarray, but the considerable ability of each player makes this into something that will blow fans away. Twisting…
Bigg Z has a hit on his hand with his newest cut, Out Of Reach. This song is able to refresh the late-oughts style of R&B and rap music. The wordplay that is incorporated here builds off of the tradition of Nas and early Kanye. Bigg Z’s decision to feature Blu and Lauren Mateo during his latest single adds considerable depth to the composition. Multiple vocal layers and a scintillating…
On H E A R T B E A T, Jakob The Liar is able to immediately draw listeners in. There’s a considerable amount of emotion that is presented from the single’s onset, while the guitars, bass, and drums unite to make for a wholly unique statement. The complexity of H E A R T B E A T ensures that one will continue to find new twists and turns…