Run has Reverse Mechanic slow things down a bit. With a more intricate, intimate vocal flow in the main body of the track, Run immediately draws listeners in. The switch over from a more soft, touching approach to something quicker and invigorating impresses the track deep into fans’ minds. The ability of Reverse Mechanic to move back and forth between rap flow and silky-smooth pop performer styles is unparalleled. This…
Beatrice Russo is a timeless track that could easily be slotted into the easy listening style of 1970s radio. Touching paired vocals and soft instrumental arrangements unite to make for a strong foot forward. What is perhaps most impressive about Beatrice Russo has to be the multi-layered approach that is presented here. Where the song would seem to be a bit on the complex side on a surface listen, a…
Stranded is a high-octane track that has vocals front and center even as a robust set of synths draw listeners in. A booming bass punctuates Stranded. LBM is easily able to slot into pop and R&B rotation. The stellar production encountered here is able to push both the instrumentation and LBM’s vox into a higher plateau singularly. The effort works masterfully as a cohesive unit. Cutting out well before the…
Give Me Love has Linda “Peaches” Tavani showcase her considerable vocal qualities. The instrumentation present on the single is very cognizant of these vocals, rising and swelling in all the right places. There’s a timeless sound that is crafted through each lyric on Give Me Love, but the on-point instrumentation and sheer dedication to the overall composition makes Give Me Love resound loudly for current generations of listeners. Tavani has…
On Nirvana, Tainted Black is able to hit all the touchstones of modern rock. Drawing considerably on Black Album-era Metallica and Seether with vox building upon Social Distortion and Squeeze, Tainted Black settle in quite nicely with their latest single. The chugging guitar / drum dynamic kicks Nirvana into a higher gear. Gradually taking on a quicker momentum, Tainted Black is able to tattoo the melodies of Nirvana deep into…
On No Such Thing As A Real One, Que 9 is able to create a soulful rap flow pop with absolutely intense wordplay. Booming instrumentation and keys createe a solid backdrop upon which these bars can reside. The charisma and passion that Qu 9’s vox exude here catapult his single into the realm of pop radio airplay. Separating himself from other similar performers, Que 9 is able to imbue his…
After a considerable amount of coverage throughout the United Kingdom and the west coast, Waiting for Smith has created a new track in “Long Life”. Long Life has a compelling sound that draws upon mid-oughts alternative. The guitar work goes even further back in time to pull influence from 1960s country. Charismatic vocals flow effortlessly on the top of the track while taut instrumentation makes for a cohesive and coherent…
Jenn Nucum’s Revival album begins with Better Optimist, a single that sets the stage for a theme of hope and lessons learned. Nucum’s approach takes nods from mid-1990s alternative and the singer-songwriter style, linking together a guitar of guitars with a close-knit drum line. Cutting out well before the 2:30 mark, Better Optimist keeps the momentum robust as fans move into All The Same. Nucum’s All The Same is a…
{Shamelessly grabbed from Ecliptic Brewing) Ecliptic Brewing of Portland, Oregon is excited to release their newest beer in their Seasonal Series: SunRay Juicy IPA. Offered in 12-ounce cans, the beer is set to hit store shelves in mid May. SunRay Juicy IPA is brewed with Bru-1 and Idaho 7 hops and 100% Pale Malt. Together these hops pack a punch of juicy flavor, with heavy notes of tropical fruit and…
Preface is more than just an introduction to Luna Scar’s new album, The Relation Between Unrelated Concepts. It is a fully-formed track that will bury its melodies deep into listeners’ minds; the charisma that Luna Scar immediately brings to the release will garnet fans even at the onset of this disc. Bite is a powerful effort that could easily slot onto pop or EDM rotation. The strong, assertive vocals that…
Go Do That With Sharon has a powerful main guitar riff and assertive vocals. Haerle establishes a complex arrangement that brings in hints of surf and nods to mid-1990s Beck and R.E.M.. David’s vocals ring out over the composition, but the ancillary inclusions here – a robust bass line, for one – makes the effort fulfilling as all get out. Romy and Michele slows things down; David ensures that listeners…
The Death of Me blends together Tom’s supersonic vocals with a stripped-down rock in the vein of AC/DC and Kyuss. The ferocity of this single is further punctuated with sizzling guitar work and on-point drums. The melodies encountered during this cut will bury themselves deeply into the psyche of anyone listening in. Rise is a power ballad that count easily hang with the highlights of the genre. Tom’s vocals are…
On I Need More, Christina Morgan-Diaz is able to create a timeless gospel effort. With a slow, deliberate tempo and considerable vocal chops, Morgan-Diaz is able to tell a story of praise as well as anyone. The backing instrumentation heard on I Need More is robust as all get out as well; the piano and bass unite to make a stellar tapestry upon which Christina’s voice can truly shine. Adding…
On Stay, Snuttock are able to craft a fun bit of alternative rock that builds upon The Buggles and Jellyfish. The pair vocals are matched nicely with an electronic/guitar approach. The melodies that the act crafts during their latest single will stick around with listeners long after the song ceases to play. The bridge at the 1:55 mark allows Snuttock the ability to change things up for the song’s second…
Over the course of 2020, Colorado’s Oskar Blues is releasing a number of barrel-aged varieties in cans. The line is starting out with All Monde, an over-the-top imperial stout utilizing toasted almonds and vanilla beans. Oskar Blues is utilizing continuous circulation of the stout through adjuncts in order to impart a deepness of flavor. While the decision to incorporate materials alongside the beer in the finishing process is not a…
On The River, Campbell Harrison is able to blend together equal amounts Jane’s Addiction and Layne Staley, adding more than a fair share of bluegrass and alt-country to the mix. The guitar laid down here is fantastic, bringing more than just musical accompaniment to the composition. Rather, the guitar work adds considerable depth to the soundscape that is crafted here. Hopeful and vibrant, Campbell’s vocal approach is matched shortly after…
Animal has Jane N’ The Jungle create a musically complex composition that contains enough hookiness for the single to easily slot onto alternative and hard rock rotation. The supersonic vocals that will wash over listeners keeps fans firmly planted on the edge of their seat. With nods to both Skillet and Fleetwood Mac, Animal is one of those track that is truly timeless in its overall sound. A stand-up production…
Alex Sparrow is able to create a positive love song in these dark times with his new single, Let’s Stay Home Tonight. The track has considerable vocal charisma, a robust backing instrumentation, and a production that ensures the single will garner airplay on numerous pop radio station. There’s a fulfilling complexity to Let’s Stay Home Tonight that differentiates Sparrow’s latest from countless other tracks. The amount of progression that fans…
As part of the Live Screenplay Reads during the Urban World Film Festival (held yearly in New York City, Deborah Lee Fong was able to provide considerable experience to new and experienced actors from around the United States. Over the course of the last 30 years in film, Fong’s been able to take a turn in productions from PBS to nationwide theatre performances. Keeping active even when the audience is…
Linda Collins, star of the Andres Irias-directed Perception, picked up the Best International Film award from the Brightside Taverns Shorts Film Festival. Additionally, Collins’ turn as Lauren was awarded with a Best Supporting Actress award at the Omaha Latino Film Festival. The pair of awards caps off a busy time for Collins, who has contributed her abilities to films ranging from drama (In My Eyes), comedy (Three for the Road)…