So There begins with Impressions, a track that captures in a hair less than three minutes the different styles and influences that Lyle draws on during So There’s runtime. The momentum achieved by this initial track is bolstered considerably with Let It Out. The array of guitar-heavy rock and blues will draw listeners in and keep them through the next few tracks. What separates Lyle from similar musicians is that…
Don’t Ever Tell Her No is a track that will resonate loudly with anyone that has been in a relationship. Don’t Ever Tell Her No ties together college rock, rockabilly, and even sprinkles in hints of They Might Be Giants and B-52. The bouncy beat of the track is tied together with a story-telling nature, hearkening back to the blues tradition. Thru Lovin’ You continues the trend of high-energy…
Olympian Labs has a Phospholoba Q10 supplement that should be a required purchase for anyone that is looking to boost their overall mood or mind health. The blending of phosphatidylserine, Ginkgo Biloba, and CoEnzyme Q10 makes for a product that is heads and shoulders above similar efforts containing CoEnzyme Q10. Each bottle contains 60 capsules, ensuring that there is a 30-day supply. Phosphatidylserine is a soy-free iteration and is included…
Powerhouse teen singer and speaker Jekalyn Carr’s record label, Lunjeal Music Group , has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Malaco Music Group for the release of her upcoming album “Greater is Coming” in Spring 2013. Jekalyn’s hit single and title track “Greater is Coming” is impacting radio stations across the U.S. and is currently in the Top 16 on Billboard’s Top Gospel radio airplay charts. “We are very excited…
Matthew Patrick looks to change what listeners expect from country music. Blue Sun is his latest effort, and the tracks presented her marry together a traditional down-home sound with hints of the islands. Patrick is able to weave a cogent narrative through Blue Sun’s 11 tracks while establishing an instrumentally-intricate effort. Blue Sun begins with Dog, a track that will immediately snare fans. This track soars on dual vocals and…
Mumford & Sons, The Postal Service, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Sigur Ros, Vampire Weekend, The xx, The Lumineers, Arctic Monkeys, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Cake, Primus (3D), Empire of the Sun, Imagine Dragons, Bloc Party, Andrew Bird, Grimes, Dropkick Murphys, Built to Spill, Alt-J, Steve Aoki, Azealia Banks, Tame Impala, Father John Misty, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Tallest Man on Earth, Devendra Banhart, The Presets, Laidback Luke, Schoolboy…
Rockin’ On the Inside opens up So Much More, and immediately provides listeners with Gentry’s stellar vocals and intelligent instrumental arrangements. Blending equal amounts pop, rock, and country proves to be a success for Gentry, as the momentum that she builds up over the first trio of songs (Rockin’ On the Inside, You Know You Should, and Justin Timberlake Show). Hold Me starts out slowly but shines on the…
Catch a Cold is a track that allows the widest possible swath of listeners to appreciate 2 The Nines’ inimitable style. While there is a catchiness to the song that would easily make it onto rock radio rotation, Hic Up is a darkly emotive track that sets the stage for subsequent efforts; the track has a bounciness that is bold and distinctive. These introductory efforts stand at opposite…
Back in October, MHz Legacy made a triumphant return, delivering a self-titled debut album that fans had been waiting nearly 15 years to receive – and MHz Legacy didn’t disappoint. The crew – Copywrite, Tage Future, Camu Tao, Jakki Da Motamouth, and RJD2 – delivered an album, via Man Bites Dog Records, that cashed in on the years of promise that the artists, collectively and individually, had shown, and joining…
Since releasing their self-titled debut EP last year, NYC’s Lucius has toured with the likes of JD McPherson, Milo Greene, Pearl and the Beard and more, stopping to perform a breathtaking NPR “Tiny Desk Session” along the way. Fans will have more chances to experience the band’s intertwining vocals and lush, danceable instrumentation as they continue their US tour. Starting in Boston on Valentine’s Day, they will bring their explosive…
Hunter is looking to make himself a household name in the vein of Chris Brown, Ne*yo, or Justin Timberlake. Pressure is Hunter’s debut album, and its 12 tracks provide listeners with an intimate look into Hunter’s soul. The titular track to Pressure will tattoo its catchy harmonies into the minds and hearts of listeners, while Dancin’ Man seems to be the track that will provide Hunter with a considerable boost.…
A catalyst for music innovation in the digital era, CENTERSTAGE Powered By Grammy® Amplifier is the first-ever program uniting emerging artists with GRAMMY-Award®-winners to mentor their career. Mike Shinoda member of two-time GRAMMY®-winning band Linkin Park and CENTERSTAGE program mentor; Evan Greene (CMO, The Recording Academy); and Jon Budd (Sr. Group Manager, New Media, Hyundai) were on hand today at a press conference in downtown Los Angeles at The…
Rising star Riyehee Hong’s debut recording was made on the Taylor and Boody organ of York Springs, PA. Their opus 12 (1986), the organ is a small two-manual instrument that is beautifully voiced and balanced to the room acoustic. Riyehee’s program is all-Baroque, with works from Reincken, Schildt, Bruhns, Sweelinck, Bruna, Homilius, Stanley, Handel, and of course J.S. Bach. Riyehee Hong has enjoyed an international career as an organist and…
Sacrament Music drops the first single from WHITE WIDOWS, a Brooklyn metal quintet formed by members of Cleanteeth, The Destro, Grudges and Primitive Weapons. The second track from WHITE WIDOWS’ self-titled debut release, “El Marrano” also features guest vocals from Incendiary vocalist Brendan Garone, and hits as an exclusive via the band’s cohorts at MetalSucks, who introduce the track perfectly: “Never before have power groove, sludge and hardcore-style vocals…
Alexander (of New Granada’s own Alexander & The Grapes) runs his own unique mini-label, Viva La Records. Their first venture was limited vinyl version of The Grapes’ full length Hemispheres. Now they’re treating us to a limited run, hand assembled cassette only full length entitled Stifled Spirit from Indiana indie-folksters Moor Hound. You can stream the entire release over at VLR’s bandcamp. http://vivalarecords.bandcamp.com/album/stifled-spirit-2
TOKiMONSTA resurrects Dr Octagon, jolts mainstream dance fans into hip-hop’s avant-garde and takes scenesters on a psychedelic adventure with her first music video for Ultra Music, “The Force.” TOKiMONSTA (Jennifer Lee) and Ultra scored big with tastemakers at THE FADER who premiered the video yesterday, Tuesday, February 6 here. View the video now at http://youtu.be/NZ44ljwS48w. The Los Angeles beatsmith surprised fans last month with the audio preview of the track which features Ultramagnetic MC Kool Keith in a classic string of loosely themed non sequiturs. Fans…
R&B icon and Grammy-nominated RCA Records recording artist CHARLIE WILSON’s new album Love, Charlie debuts at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and #4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. This entry marks Wilson’s second #1 entry on the R&B charts (Uncle Charlie) and his fourth Top 10 entry as a solo artist. The first single from Love, Charlie, “My Love Is All I Have,” is also #1…
For the masses who have seen Detroit dance rockers ELECTRIC SIX play live, you might hear fans say “freakin’ awesome”, “crazy good”, “What did I just see”, or “nuts, man… nuts” about their shows. But vocalist Dick Valentine has a different reason to see the band. “With the live show, you get to see my drummer as opposed to feeling him” he says of drummer Percussion World. “He looks great!”…
The Giving Tree Band are excited to announce their upcoming 2013 tour dates. The Chicago seven piece are on the road in support of their recently released album Vacilador, praised for its “refreshing” sound by Paste and Relix Magazine for putting “a new spin on the old sound of Americana.” Upcoming tour dates below. Watch the Music Video for “Dead Heroes” Watch the videos for “Cold Cold…
Just after wrapping up the entirely sold out ‘Underground Tour’ this past January, Hollywood Undead have just announced new Spring tour dates in the US and Canada with support from Dance Gavin Dance and Abandon All Ships. The tour comes hot on the heels of Hollyood Undead’s newest album, Notes From The Underground, which is available on iTunes now. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200, which…