Nightworks, the debut EP from Caught A Ghost, is released today via +1 Records. As the songwriter, producer and lead singer of the band, Jesse Nolan is a devotee of music from bygone eras. With Caught a Ghost, he’s created a sound that eagerly expounds upon his affection for vintage soul, delta blues, and 90s rap alike. To lead up to this week’s release, the band has been producing and releasing…
They’re Flowers by Luxury Liners (Carter Tanton, formerly of Lower Dens and Tulsa) Carter Tanton wrote the material for They’re Flowers, his debut under the Luxury Liners moniker, while touring as a member of Lower Dens. You can check out the opening track “Caribbean Sunset (Luxury Liners Rework)” here: https://soundcloud.com/western_vinyl/caribbean-sunset-by-luxury White Mountain by Úlfur (member of Jóni’s band) In March we’re releasing the incredible White Mountain, by new WV artist…
Hailing from Finland, New Waters is the newest addition to the Blood & Ink family. With a self-released demo under their belts, the band has gained momentum, taking their brand of metallic hardcore to an ever-growing audience throughout Northern Europe. With their raw, intense songwriting, their debut EP, LIONS, serves as a small taste of the awesome music sure to come from this band. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON NEW…
Fresh off his “PostWaveFutureCore” EP released a few weeks ago, Psymbionic hits the ground running with a brand new FREE remix just in time for Valentine’s Day! The classic 311 love song “Amber” gets a bass heavy treatment, turning it from a reggae-rock ballad into a driving drumstep gone dnb venture. Keeping much of the melody in tact, Psymbionic flexes his his skillful production without overshadowing or undermining the original…
Finnish combo DEATHCHAIN have set the release date April 5th for their new album, Ritual Death Metal, through SVART RECORDS. Keeping up with the band’s tradition to include the word “death” or “dead” in their titles, their title of their sixth full-length alone Ritual Death Metal feels like a warning. In the wake of an already impressive Death Gods three years ago, this new offering to the Ancients been recorded…
Do what you want is the introductory track to Exile, and it builds off the work of Queensryche and The Scorpion. There is an eye to current music, with the vocals achieving Maroon 5 levels of allure. A.S. provides listeners with a track that will immediately draw them in; the eponymous track follows and spins the act into a new romantic (Psychedelic Furs, The Smiths) meets emotive rock (Fuel, Soundgarden)…
The Maduro Brown Ale was canned and tests incredibly fresh; the dark brown pour provides some hint of the flavor profile that is to come. The initial sip will provide imbibers with hints of coffee and chocolate with an overall smooth mouth feel; the small amount of carbonation that is present here provides additional complexity to the Maduro. Nutty and caramel hints break through at certain points during the experience,…
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…