Ashford’s take on I Could Have Danced All Night does more than add her own flair to the composition; it completely disassembles the single into a stripped-down, stark track. With the vocals placed to the fore, listeners will keenly devour anything that Brittain lays down here. With touches of early Pet Shop Boys and Rufus Wainwright present here, Ashford is able to moor this performance to a wider set of…
With Liar, Hooked Like Helen take listeners on a journey that traverses numerous styles and approaches. Touching piano and vocals straddling pop and rock styles unite to make a timeless sound. Touching upon the ballad style of the 1980s and 1990s, Hooked Like Helen refresh the approach with a snappy chorus as warm dynamic between the drums, piano and vocals. Liar’;s chorus will bounce around fans’ minds long after the…
On Sugar High, Lovers & Poets are able to link pop, 1990s alternative, and slinky pre-millennium dance music to make something special. Building off of the style initially laid down by The Cardigans and Republica, the act is able to immediately impress with vocals that simultaneously weave a narrative and add mightily to the single’s harmony. The taut instrumentation that the band includes on Sugar High will resound loudly with…
During Joey, The Bobbleheads are able to craft a taut collection of guitars, drums, and soulful vocals in a package that will have fans fondly remembering the college / alternative rock of the mid-1990s. The guitar / vocal dynamic established during Joey calls back a bit further to the pop-rock of the mid-1960s. Taken together, these unique elements bode well for The Bobbleheads. Joey shines because the band is able…
During Long Game, Gavin Haley is able to create some of the most honest and touching pop music we’ve ever heard. Putting his own unique spin on the style of Bruno Mars and Mike Posner,Gavin’s vocal abilities are provided further fuel through swelling drums, ethereal synths, and careful curating of the song’s overall momentum. The effort concludes with a robust boost to the instrumentation’s momentum, ensuring that Haley’s inimitable vocals…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…