Author: Sargeant

Posted on: November 15, 2019 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Carmine Appice – Guitar Zeus “Nobody Knew” (Feat. Brian May)

Nobody Knew is a tremendous rock track that shines brilliantly. From the robust bass lines to the dynamic established between the guitars and drums, Appice’s rock truly is timeless. There is a bit of grit presented alongside the supremely epic sound of this cut. Charisma and passion are dripping off this composition. True music aficionados will drool over the extended instrumental interlude that joins together the two halves of Nobody…

Posted on: November 15, 2019 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 3

Wettworker – Trill Cosby

On Trill Cosby, Wettworker is able to link together a brooding, industrial-infused backing beat with coy, punchline bars. The intricate wordplay presented on Trill Cosby further boosts the overall replay value of the track. Rather than merely laying on the backing beat, Wettworker is able to imbue additional harmony to the composition through his vocal cadence. The clap track that is included during the last minute of Trill Cosby refreshes…

Posted on: November 15, 2019 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 2

The Sarandons – ‘Worse or for Better’

On Worse or for Better, The Sarandons are able to create an easy-going sort of rock that touches upon the work of America and John Denver as well as 1990s-alternative acts liker Jellyfish and the Counting Crows. Booming instrumentation, fuzzy guitars, and splashy guitars unite to make for a dense, thrushy backing upon which the vocals can shines. With just a hint of grit present, these vocals are able to…

Posted on: November 15, 2019 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Mike Bertini – World of Lies

During World of Lies, Mike Bertini is able to craft a careful track that will appease fans of 1980s soft-rock ballads. With hints of Phil Collins and Bryan Adams weaved through the single, World of Lies immediately endears itself to listeners. The gradual instrumental progression effortlessly blends together keys, guitars and drums. Taking on R.E.M. and Paul Simon alongside a bit of doo-wop and gospel, World of Lies continues to…

Posted on: November 14, 2019 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

“She Wants What” by Lily Vakili Band

The Lily Vakili Band has just released their new cut, She Wants What. The effort is a stripped-down, dirty rock effort that links together The Velvet Underground with The Breeders. With multiple vocals contributing to the top of this cut, fans could easily hear hints of the Sisters of Mercy or the B-52s. At no point during She Wants Want will fans be wanting; the Lily Vakili Band keep the…

Posted on: November 6, 2019 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Skin by Scizzorman

Scizzorman crafts a track that links together Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart, and Primus into a bass-heavy composition. With quirky (but positive) lyrics, Scizzorman is able to generate an effort that will bury its infectious melodies deep into listeners’ brains. Taut instrumentation and a lush production ensures that the resulting track could easily slot into rock and alternative music playlists. For fans of psychedelic, funk, and 1990s college rock (e.g. Porno…

Posted on: November 6, 2019 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sarah J’Vine – “Walking On Stars”

On Walking On Stars, Sarah J’Vine is able to make an ethereal, haunting melody balance between pop and electronic genres. Vocals pull double duty here in that they contribute mightily to the overall arrangements while imbuing the resulting effort with a humanity heard in performers like Vanessa Williams and Mariah Carey. With instrumentation that draws upon the tradition of Massive Attack and Bjork, Walking On Stars is a cut that…

Posted on: November 6, 2019 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

No Vampires Allowed – Proven Health Benefits of Garlic

Many international cuisines base their delicious and flavored dishes on spices, herbs, and ingredients such as chili peppers, onions, garlic, oregano or rosemary. However, few people know that these herbs and veggies also have curative effects, help reduce pain, swelling, improve blood circulation, reduce blood pressure or help you sleep better. Out of all, garlic is probably the most powerful ingredient. With a unique taste and smell, this plant is…

Posted on: November 5, 2019 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Web Design Strategies for E-Commerce Websites

Can two e-commerce websites selling similar products be equally successful if one of them has a sub-standard user interface? The answer is a resounding ‘No.’ In a recent case study, Kilt Society (formerly Buyakilt.com) increased conversions by 26% and revenue by 76.1% by just adding a product filter to their website. This study is evidence that consumers are very sensitive to web design and user experience. In a bid to…

Posted on: November 5, 2019 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Games that are sure to engage you during your travel

We all had our share of memories and joy while going on a long vacation with friends and family. There are certain things that we plan before packing our bags and taking off to the destination. This includes food, playlists, magazines, books, and some games. Games are an essential part of our lives since childhood. Earlier we used to carry board games with us wherever we go and used to…

Posted on: October 28, 2019 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Jonathan Karkar – ‘I Forgot About Me’

On I Forgot About Me, Jonathan Karkar is able to craft a pop track that rises and falls in all the right places. Listeners will be on the edges of their seats with the blending of traditional and electronic sections. Similarly strong has to be Karkar’s vox here, which are able to exude tremendous charisma as well as bringing listeners along for a tremendous narrative ride. Reviving the pop of…

Posted on: October 26, 2019 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

TexMex Shaman – Peking Bass

TexMex Shaman has just released a new single, Peking Bass, that is able to draw from a wide swath of distinct EDM styles to make for something memorable. The production of Peking Bass allows for this distinct collection of approaches to work separately or as disparate pieces contributing to a coherent whole. A booming bass line is weaved throughout the entirety of Peking Bass, allowing TexMex Shaman ample opportunity to…

Posted on: October 21, 2019 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

“Dream Symposium” by the Toronto Tabla Ensemble

Adrift in the shadows, wandering through the misty dark with a surgically-precise slashing, we discover the nature-esque sounds of “Dream Symposium,” the drum-clad tour de force from the Toronto Tabla Ensemble out now everywhere that quality independent music is sold and streamed. The percussion delivers crushing blow after blow, guiding us into the night with a luxurious textural expression that cannot be replicated on stage or in-studio ever again. Every…

Posted on: October 19, 2019 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Paul K – Reconstructed Memories

A Beginning provides listeners with an introduction into the album’s narratives while layering the vocal content with emotive, new age-inspired keys. The effort provides a microcosm of the distinct styles and approaches that one will find as they continue to progress through Reconstructed Memories. Memory One establishes a keys / strings dynamic that is punctuated through a bit of jangliness that is reminiscent of a locomotive bell. Hints of female…

Posted on: October 15, 2019 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

The Odd Neighbourhood – ‘Spill Your Drink On Me’

The ethereal, electronic-infused rock of The Odd Neighbourhood will immediately draw listeners in on Spill Your Drink On Me. This single shines with stretched-out synth and haunting vocals ceding the spotlight to each other. One can just imagine a neon-lit, rainy city street when they put on this effort. A thick, ropy bass line calls back to Subdivisions-era Rush, while there is the same infectious instrumentation that hasn’t been heard…

Posted on: October 14, 2019 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Nomad & Lola – Noir

Bang Bang has a very traditional sound to it, looking back to the earliest decade of the 20th century. With more overt overtures to Sonny & Cher and Switchblade Symphony, this lead-off track to the Noir EP will garner some serious attention. The deliberate, sultry approach taken to Nomad & Lola’s take on Pink Floyd’s classic The Wall is unique, further differentiating the duo from radio-friendly acts. The march of…

Posted on: October 14, 2019 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Red Tan – “Don’t You Dare!”

Don’t You Dare is a pop track that incorporates a bit of dubstep and trap. What results is a very stunning effort that is able to adopt a number of distinct styles, joining them into a comprehensive and cohesive effort. The rising and falling action present in Don’t You Dare keeps fans firmly planted on the edges of their seat. It is the considerable vocal range achieved here by Red…

Posted on: October 14, 2019 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Kim Cameron – “Didn’t Know I Was Fallin”

On Didn’t Know I Was Fallin’, Kim Cameron is able to blend a beautiful piano roll with an emphatic drum beat. The tender beginning of Cameron’s latest single gradually shifts into a track that draws upon the dance / electronic styles of the 1980s and 1990s. Kim is able to pull double duty here in both telling fans a story and adding considerably to the backing instrumentation. Extended synth and…

Posted on: October 13, 2019 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Jae Mansa ft. Tee Grizzley & SL “Blessings”

Blessing is the latest cut from Jae Mansa. Adding the skills of Tee Grizzley and SL to the mix ensures that the finished effort hits the same standard which Jae Mansa is known for. Hitting listeners over their heads with a tremendously infectious hook, the trio are able to make a track that will appease those like hard-hitting rap fare, those that want a good song to go out on…

Posted on: October 13, 2019 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

MSC Jay feat Rell “Take You There”

Take You There goes all the way back to the early 1990s for inspiration. Mix up a bit of Jodeci, a heap of “Mr. Ice Cream Man” and DJ Jimi’s “Where They At”, and a luxuriously layered composition, and MSC Jay has a hell of a hit on his hands. Bouncing between street-wizened rap flow and a hook that is infectious as all get out, Take You There will have…