Category: Features

Posted on: June 16, 2024 Posted by: Deiondre Comments: 0

The Little Dipper from Dip Devices Makes Dealing with Concentrates Easy

The Little Dipper Electric Dab Straw Vaporizer from Dip Devices is a game-changer for anyone seeking a compact, efficient, and user-friendly way to enjoy concentrates. Right off the bat, its sleek and discreet design stands out, making it incredibly portable and ideal for on-the-go use. Despite its small size, the performance of the Little Dipper is impressive. One of the most appealing features to the product is in its simplicity.…

Posted on: June 16, 2024 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Resurgence Brewing Anniversary IPA (Specialty Series 2 of 5)

Buffalo, New York’s Resurgence Brewing Company has hit their tenth anniversary and has just released their commemorative beer in a brand-spanking-new IPA. The brew, hopped with El Dorado, Simcoe, Nelson Sauvin, and Mosaic varieties, pours with a very hazy yellow to light brown coloration. The El Dorado and Mosaic hops contribute to the juicy and tropical character of the Anniversary India Pale Ale, while the inclusions of Simcoe and Nelson…

Posted on: June 11, 2024 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

Taylor Jules “MIA” (SINGLE/VIDEO)

Taylor Jules will be with us for many years to come. This is a singer/songwriter with staying power. She’s early in her career, but already exhibiting veteran characteristics and an aesthetic far beyond her years. Her new single “MIA” reveals these traits to anyone paying attention. It doesn’t rely on the latest sonic flavor of the month to ensnare listeners. Producer Marc Swersky, a two-time Grammy award winner, wouldn’t be…

Posted on: June 7, 2024 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

Danny Paisley’s “Till Lonesome Comes Around”

Danny Paisley’s “Till Lonesome Comes Around” will please both longtime country and bluegrass fans as well as casual listeners. The three-time IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year returns from a three-year health-related layoff with a stunning solo rendition of this Brink Brinkman and David Stewart-penned tune. His bluegrass chops have a transformative effect on the performance while likewise appealing to county music aficionados. I’m bowled over by the vast span…

Posted on: June 1, 2024 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Bourbon Barrel Aged Loose Cannon IPA

Heavy Seas has ramped up their flagship Loose Cannon India Pale Ale with time spent in bourbon barrels. The resulting brew pours with an orange-brown coloration and a good amount of offwhite head. There’s a goodly amount of wheat and malt notes at the beginning of the beer, with only the smallest astringent notes playing at the periphery of the nose. When one is finally able to experience the brew,…

Posted on: May 28, 2024 Posted by: James Comments: 0

DJ Amaze “LOCO LIMBO”

DJ Amaze’s LOCO LIMBO is one of those dance tracks that will be absolutely perfect for this summer season. There”s a quick tempo, infectious beats, and smart repetition of the titular phrase with just enough in the way of changes to keep things interesting until the performer closes up shop. I can just imagine a bar setting up a limbo bar and putting this single on. With ample amount of…

Posted on: May 28, 2024 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Uncle Ryano “Run Wide Open”

Hey, it’s someone local to us! Uncle Ryano starts his latest video over at The Stroud, a Shreveport-area institution. Run Wide Open is a track that is destined for country radio, something that both works in the current paradigm as well as draws mightily from the country standards of the 1990s and early 2000s. From its quick tempo to a luxurious production that allows the titular performer the ability to…

Posted on: May 28, 2024 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Mrs. Henry “Everybody Wants Peace and Love”

Mrs. Henry’s “Everybody Wants Peace and Love” starts out with a tremendous bass line and a hooky repeat of “Everybody” that calls back to the pop-rock of the 1970s. In addition, there are numerous nods to styles as wide-ranging as funk, gospel, soul, and psychedelic. The track sparkles with so many disparate elements striving for dominance. Mrs. Henry’s ability to corral all of these nuances into a cogent and coherent…

Posted on: May 28, 2024 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Morgan Hudson feat. Lonnie Britton “Lonely Together”

On Lonely Together, Morgan Hudson and Lonnie Britton are able to reinvigorate traditional country music in a way that new generations will be able to appreciate. The song’s instrumental opening will draw in listeners, while Morgan’s vox start out in a crisp and clean fashion. The tautness of the guitars, keys, and drums are on display here, providing ample highlighting for each line that Morgan belts out. When Lonnie enters…

Posted on: May 28, 2024 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Dasgasdom3 “Leave Me”

Leave Me has a backing beat that calls back to the late 1990s, with equal amounts of Nelly and Will Smith influence creating a luxurious bed upon which Dasgasdom3 is able to lay his own unique flair. There’s a supreme confidence that is interlaced in each bar. The track’s yin and yang of vox and beat combines to make for something that is decidedly greater than the sum of its…

Posted on: May 17, 2024 Posted by: James Comments: 0

DEF MACHINE feat. Frank Nitt, Diggidy & VOIS “Slam Dance”

Slam Dance is a refreshing of the rap-rock style of the early 2000s. There are nods to Limp Bizkit, Crazy Town, and P.O.D. inserted within the track. The dynamic established between the guitars and the ropy bass lines on DEF MACHINE’s newest track ensures that this track goes hard. There are so many things that are going down within the soundscape of Slam Dance that one will have to play…

Posted on: May 17, 2024 Posted by: James Comments: 1

Greg Hoy & The Boys – Holy Mother of God

Holy Mother of God is a straight-forward rock track that shines because of Greg Hoy’s charismatic vocals and the strong relationships that are fostered between the aforementioned vocals, drums, guitars, and bass. Part of the allure here has to be how uniquely Hoy’s the track is. It works well with The Hives, The Kinks, and The Strokes but in no way sounds like any of them. We love the intense…

Posted on: May 17, 2024 Posted by: James Comments: 1

DEF MACHINE feat. MOD Diggidy and DEF SQUAD “Break Thru”

On Break Thru, DEF MACHINE is able to speak directly to listeners with his message of hope and faith. There’s a rapid-fire flow that begins things before a more ethereal, gospel-infusedset of vocals takeover. It is this ability to quickly shift through styles that will keep listeners’ attentions throughout the entirety of the track’s run time. The production of Break Thru creates emotive calls to action all while making Break…

Posted on: May 17, 2024 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Kelly Morgan “I Remember PT2”

On her new single I Remember PT2, Kelly Morgan is able to make a bouncy dance-meets-pop track that showcases how one can overcome challenges in one’s life – personal, professional, or spiritual – and become even stronger for it. Kelly’s vocals sit softly upon the booming bass lines and guitar strums. The single’s infectious beat will have fans get on out to the dance floor, while there’s enough in the…

Posted on: May 17, 2024 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Lauren Hulbert “Honeydew”

Honeydew is the newest single from Lauren Hulbert. On this track, a very close-knit composition with guitar and vocals open things up before percussive elements enter into the mix. It is this trio of contributions that are able to gel together and create something much greater than their constituent parts. The single reminds me of early-1990s alternative fare like Jill Sobule and Rusted Root. The brightness of Honeydew will put…

Posted on: May 17, 2024 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Levi DaRosa “They Don’t (Make’m Like You)”

They Don’t (Make’m Like You) is a powerful R&B track from Levi DaRosa.The track draws upon the output of Brandi and Monica, while bringing in hints of soul and gospel. The twinkling backing beat provide ample highlighting for DaRosa’s vocals. There’s a delicate nature to this single that stands boldly out from other modern efforts. In an era where loudness is commonplace, it is this honesty and earnest approach that…

Posted on: May 17, 2024 Posted by: James Comments: 1

The Dead Daisies “Light ‘Em Up”

Light ‘Em Up starts off with a fast tempo and assertive vox. The Dead Daisies are contuing to build out their unique take on 1980s hard rock and hair metal. With sizzling guitar work matched with splashy drums, it’s no surprise that the resulting track will be burying itself deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. The production is skillful here, both keeping the rough-hewn sound of the period…

Posted on: May 17, 2024 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Elise Harper “Bartender Therapy”

Elise Harper’s “Bartender Therapy” is a touching pop-country track that expresses a sentiment a great proportion of her listeners will understand. The desire to reach out and have human interactions is part of life. Elise’s vocals are great here, both establishing a narrative and bolstering in the backing instrumentation. The presence of lap steel and deliberate drums in this track tie Bartender Therapy into the larger country and western tradition.…

Posted on: May 16, 2024 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Loud Pack and Chill (BlackStack Brewing)

Loud Pack and Chill, the latest cold India Pale Ale from Saint Paul, Minnesota’s BlackStack brewing, pours with a golden coloration and only the smallest amount of white head. The initial nose emanating from the brew is a bit juicy with only the slightest indication of bitterness.The bevy of hops – Citra, El Dorado, Mosaic, and Australian – create a nuanced flavor profile that is piney, juicy, and dry. The…

Posted on: May 15, 2024 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

Strange Company’s “Lois Lane”

Strange Company’s “Lois Lane” has timeless pop-rock qualities that make it an instant winner with me. The Memphis/Nashville outfit’s debut album, Eyes Wide Open, promises to be one of 2024’s best efforts in this vein based on the promise of this number alone. Vocalist Chris Burris and lead guitarist Aaron “Crash” Robinette lead the way for this outstanding young band, but it isn’t a glorified vehicle for their talents alone. Make no mistake – Strange Company plays as a cohesive and full-fledged band,…