KC Jockey is a performer that takes on the current R&B genre (Akon, Sean Kingston, Sean Paul) and adds a bit of pop harmony. What results on Girl You’re Free, his latest single, is nothing less that special. Despite having a softer, radio-friendly style, Girl You’re Free has a very strong anti-violence message. The production of Girl You’re Free allows both the instrumental and vocal sides of the cut to…
The brash, loud sound of SLA on even the first track of their pseudo-eponymous album makes a good case for them to be put alongside all the post-psychedelic acts (Love, the MC5) and above the hack retro rock revival bands (The Strokes). The vocals of Dylan on many a track provide the topping that makes the act so special; with a hint of Alice Cooper and a dollop of…
Doug Benson, king of all things pot and movies, is back to talk about his favorite subjects and joke around in his new double CD, Smug Life, released by Comedy Central Records on July 3rd. However, this time he is trying a grand social experiment. Two shows were recorded live on April 20, 2012 at Parlor Live Comedy Club in Bellevue, WA. The first show was performed “uncooked.” The second?…
“The Pugilist’s Lament” is a straight-forward track that does not have much time to go off on meaningless tangents or otherwise waste listener’s time. Thus, the guitars and vocals are pointed at one specific spot on the musical skyline and are set loose for two or three minutes. Skylines are tremendously influenced by the post-grunge acts of the mid nineties. During tracks like the aforementioned “The Pugilist’s Lament”, the…
The diversity of efforts that are presented on Echoes of Love are substantial. Each track provides listeners with a different side of Akram. This transforms Echoes of Love into a title that is tremendously personal while still standing on its own as a solid musical composition. The titular track on Echoes of Love is five minutes of expansive compositions that twist and subtly turn into something tremendously different at the…
Phoebe Jean and The Air Force – “Day Is Gone” [SOUNDCLOUD]: http://soundcloud.com/fanaticpro/phoebe-jean-the-air-force-day-is-gone [VIDEO]: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaYjFDDNgN4 EDH – “Ice” [SOUNDCLOUD]: http://soundcloud.com/fanaticpro/edh-ice [VIDEO]: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9ggWv_DaPU Video Love – “Le Bruit des Machines” [SOUNDCLOUD]: http://soundcloud.com/fanaticpro/video-love-le-bruit-des-machines [VIDEO]: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPZdy4uxHDo +++ The leading cutting edge female-led French record label Lentonia Records will bring several of its artists to North America this week. A string of shows, including a Lentonia Records night presented by Tom Tom Magazine (the only…
Two months ago Funk Volume’s Dizzy Wright successfully released his debut album SmokeOut Conversations, reaching as high as #2 on the iTunes Hip Hop Chart and #8 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Album Chart in its first week. The first single, Solo Dolo, is now sitting at over 860,000 views on YouTube. The album continues to do well, but Dizzy had more music that he wanted to get circulating before he begins…
There are a number of different holistic health web sites that are currently active. However, the information that is provided on these websites is a little shaky. We were lucky enough to find a Health Blog that has all of their information up to date. This will allow an individual to increase their overall level of health and get the information that they need to live a long and healthy…
1. Ice – T – Freestyle (Live Acapella) 2. N.W.A – Straight Outta Compton 3. RUN-DMC – Sucker M.C.’s (Krush-Groove 1) 4. Eric B. & Rakim – Follow The Leader 5. KRS One – Freestyle (Live Acapella) 6. Big Daddy Kane – Raw 7. Nas – The World Is Yours (Explicit Album Version) – Explicit Content 8. Gang Starr – Full Clip 9. Immortal Technique – New Jack Hustler (Live…
I believe the most important contribution that the Brad Mehldau Trio makes to music as a whole is their capacity to create a fuller sound than one would normally expect. These three individuals are able to create something absolutely mesmerizing on the titular track. Each of the compositions on Ode are able to break free of typical length constraints and create a fully immersive sound scape. The different types…
The expansive sound that is established on Phil’s Harmonic is nothing less than amazing. With the drums being laid down by Slayer’s Dave Lombardo, what issues forth on Harmonic is nothing less than special. The sound that issues forth from the introductory Vitriolize is unparalleled; there are hints of metal, punk, grunge, and sludge that can all be heard. The different influences ebb and flow through Mitch and Hun.…
EDM trio HavocNdeeD is gearing up for the release of their new EP, Distoria, on July 10, with the premiere of their new track “Waiting Game” today on Souncloud.com. Listen to “Waiting Game” streaming now on Soundcloud.com: http://soundcloud.com/havocndeedsound/havocndeed-waiting-game HavocNdeeD is an emerging dubstep glitch trio, consisting of DJ’s OB-one, J. Paul and Skaught Parry, who meld elements of rock with electronic influences of dubstep, glitch and ambient, resulting in a…
It seems that pretty much any food product or supplement that can have probiotics does. It has been a buzzword for the last year, but the amounts of probiotics that are present in these goods just do not seem to be enough to assist digestion. Swanson Probiotics has released their Dr. Stephen Langer’s Ultimate 15 Strain Probiotic with FOS for $14.99 (a current offer provides purchasers with two bottles…
Dr. Dog have just announced a series of fall shows in continued support of their new album Be The Void. The band has become renowned for their electrifying live performances. As the Seattle Weekly described, “Watching Dr. Dog evolve over the last 6 or so years of solid touring has been a treat. They’ve gone from a scruffy group of seemingly shy, sunglasses-wearing goofballs to a completely confident, fully-fledged rock…
Following the wildly popular television debut of Adult Swim’s The Eric Andre Show, the alternative-variety show takes it’s DIY brand of late night entertainment and punk-rock comedy live on the road. Just like on TV, each spontaneous performance will include musical guests, real and fake celebrity appearances, and all of the demented antics you have come to expect. If you don’t believe me, watch a clip of Killer Mike rapping over an opera…
Watch the video at the BULLETT premiere or YouTube Download ‘Exercise #3 (Building)’ at SoundCloud Montreal-based DJ and electronic artist CFCF (aka Michael Silver) has released a brand new video for ‘Exercise #3 (Building)‘ from his new ExercisesEP, out now on Paper Bag Records. Silver pulled from influences like Philip Glass, Ryuichi Sakamoto and David Borden among others, and used institutional architecture and 70’s Canadiana as…
Dent May writes and records homemade pop music in Mississippi, where he was born in 1985. He began songwriting at age 12. The following year, he started a band called Flood, who covered Creed and 311 and sold homemade cassettes to classmates. In high school, heavily influenced by Elvis Costello and The Cars, Dent fronted a power-pop band called The Rockwells. Feeling like an outsider in Mississippi, he retreated to…
Three years is not a long time to evolve and become a well-rounded musician. Colin Caulfield begin working on eir career then, and Volume 1 represents eir second full-length title. There are 9 tracks on Volume 1 and each provides listeners with a distinct side of Caulfield and eir band. Taken together, they are a cohesive entity and a hell of an album. Volume 1 begins with Header, a…
The Bloomington, IN quintet has been on our radar for some time with their unique brand of brooding, anthem-riding balladry and orchestral roots-inflicted indie rock, as found on defining albums such as In Bocca al Lupo (2006) and Good Morning, Magpie (2010). And really, with their sing-along/powder-keg performances; fan-first mentality; and consistently exceptional music, Murder By Death has built a decade-plus career embodying all the essential elements that Bloodshot could…
Despite their role in shaping all facets of life, the precise mechanisms by which courts function is a black box for many American citizens. Lawrence Baum looks to rectify this situation with American Courts: Process and Policy. This book is perfectly written for the upper-level undergraduate that has had some education about American government. The broad strokes that are painted with the introductory chapter (An Overview of the Courts)…