Author: James McQuiston

Posted on: June 24, 2024 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Stringz EMB “You”

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…

Posted on: June 23, 2024 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

MC Homeless, Mickey Avalon, Rove, Noblonski – The Sleaze EP

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…

Posted on: June 23, 2024 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Goblin Smut – ‘Flea Market of Love’ 7″ EP

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…

Posted on: June 16, 2024 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

A Lifesaver for Mornings with a Killer Hangover

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…

Posted on: June 16, 2024 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Resurgence Brewing Anniversary IPA (Specialty Series 2 of 5)

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…

Posted on: June 1, 2024 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Bourbon Barrel Aged Loose Cannon IPA

Heavy Seas has ramped up their flagship Loose Cannon India Pale Ale with time spent in bourbon barrels. The resulting brew pours with an orange-brown coloration and a good amount of offwhite head. There’s a goodly amount of wheat and malt notes at the beginning of the beer, with only the smallest astringent notes playing at the periphery of the nose. When one is finally able to experience the brew,…

Posted on: May 28, 2024 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

DJ Amaze “LOCO LIMBO” 

DJ Amaze’s LOCO LIMBO is one of those dance tracks that will be absolutely perfect for this summer season. There”s a quick tempo, infectious beats, and smart repetition of the titular phrase with just enough in the way of changes to keep things interesting until the performer closes up shop. I can just imagine a bar setting up a limbo bar and putting this single on. With ample amount of…

Posted on: May 28, 2024 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Uncle Ryano “Run Wide Open”

Hey, it’s someone local to us! Uncle Ryano starts his latest video over at The Stroud, a Shreveport-area institution. Run Wide Open is a track that is destined for country radio, something that both works in the current paradigm as well as draws mightily from the country standards of the 1990s and early 2000s. From its quick tempo to a luxurious production that allows the titular performer the ability to…

Posted on: May 28, 2024 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Mrs. Henry “Everybody Wants Peace and Love”

Mrs. Henry’s “Everybody Wants Peace and Love” starts out with a tremendous bass line and a hooky repeat of “Everybody” that calls back to the pop-rock of the 1970s. In addition, there are numerous nods to styles as wide-ranging as funk, gospel, soul, and psychedelic. The track sparkles with so many disparate elements striving for dominance. Mrs. Henry’s ability to corral all of these nuances into a cogent and coherent…

Posted on: May 28, 2024 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Morgan Hudson feat. Lonnie Britton “Lonely Together” 

On Lonely Together, Morgan Hudson and Lonnie Britton are able to reinvigorate traditional country music in a way that new generations will be able to appreciate. The song’s instrumental opening will draw in listeners, while Morgan’s vox start out in a crisp and clean fashion. The tautness of the guitars, keys, and drums are on display here, providing ample highlighting for each line that Morgan belts out. When Lonnie enters…