Tia P.’s “4 Seats From Beyoncé” is a fast-tempo track that buries an intense rap flow and pop sensibilities into this track. The production and instrumentation during 4 Seats From Beyoncé make this into an effort that could easily be heard on rap / R&B rotation. Tia P.’s strength and swagger during her latest single will endear herself to listeners, while each constituent element of the single is able to shine separately…
Patent Pending “Wasted/Wake Me Up” is a blending of Wasted (by Tiesto) and Wake Me Up by Avicii. There is a good pop-punk / alt-rock vibe that is given to the track through the splashy drum and the slightly quicker tempo over the original. Patent Pending are able to provide a nice boost to these tracks, putting an indelible mark on each composition. The bits of each track that the…
Metallica lit the Orlando sky afire with their mammoth stage production when they brought their “Hardwired…to Self-Destruct” tour to Camping World Stadium on July 5th. Four massive screens, seemingly a hundred foot tall, was the backdrop of a simple stage layout where the four metal horseman absolutely electrified a crowd of forty thousand plus with over two hours of pure in your face metal brilliance.
Minus the Bear’s Last Kiss is a perfect polished piece of alt rock. All parts of the performance – the rich tones of the vocals, the dynamic between traditional and electronic elements, and an overall sound that draws upon the mid-1980s – makes Last Kiss into a track we can get behind. The dynamism of Minus the Bear here is stellar; there are a number of points during this single…
Sexual Chemistry is a dance / EDM track that shines through strong female vocals, an emphatic beat, and enough ambient samples to keep the spontaneity of the single high. With a sound that touches upon Diplo, Zedd, and Tiesto, R-Wan is able to make one of those perfect summer drive songs in Sexual Chemistry. The dirty beat and tempo shifts heard here keep the replay value of the single high;…
4 AM is one sick track. Maliibu Miitch’s flow is furious, intense, and spat out with a never say die attitude. Building off of the work of performers like Nicki Minaj and Lil Brat, Maliibu Miitch adds to the overall corpus of rappers in that the rapidity of her flow is unparalleled. The backing track provides a highlighting to the flow at the right points.
“Oh My Sweet Lord” is a touching track that brings together classical music, show tunes, and world music. The single, the latest from Wai Lana, is something that can speak to a wide variety of listeners no matter what genre they like. There is little more to the single than Wai Lana’s vocals and just the lightest in the way of instrumentation, but this composition opens into something magnificent by…
On “Jugg x Juggle”, Peter Currency is able to go back to the grimy sound of Three 6 Mafia. Having an intense flow bolstered with a trap beat, Peter Currrency is able to make a track that would fit in perfectly on any rap station. The fact that Peter Currency is able to make his own unique sound shine on Jugg x Juggle showcases his talent; while the track will fit…
“Tension” is the latest release from Mista Roe. This track is touching and will be appreciated by anyone that has had any sort of issues with significant others. Hints of Ray J and R. Kelly can be heard here. The double duty pulled here by Mista Roe – he lays out the narrative presented in the track as well as adds an additional layer of harmony – showcases his talent as a…
Circlin’ the Henhouse, the latest single from Ellis Dyson & the Shambles, is an effort that will transfer listeners (And viewers) back into the 1920s-1940s of American music. There are hints of jazz, swing, and even ragtime and bluegrass. One of the most surprising things that we experienced during Circlin’ the Henhouse has to be the robustness of the compoisition – one could easily hear this song on an alternative radio…
Young Bull’s Voicemail is a track that skillfully bounces between rap and R&B. The flow presented during Voicemail is intricate and catchy, while the backing instrumentation is surprisingly deep. Hints of reggae and trap permeate Voicemail.
Crows on the Wire is a passionate rock track that showcases a rich and impacting set of vocals. These vocals are bolstered through on-point instrumentation, which sets a haunting sound that permeates the single. Lorentzen is able to keep things popping with Dead Man In The Closet, which slows things down. This song is a success as listeners will be following each and every word, all while listening to eat…
There’s not a lot of people that can easily mix influences like Pearl Jam, Prince and Dr. Dre, but Ayron Jones has managed to pull it off impressively with his latest effort, “Audio Paint Job.”
Cardiac is a track from Perth’s Psyfer, blending together a trap beat that keeps things vibrant and draws back to a Three 6 sort of sound. The rapid-fire flow of Psyfer is conducted with a cadence that will drill itself deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. Psyfer’s flow is fresh and builds upon the style of artists like 2 Chainz and Migos. It is this fresh sound that…
Today, we are speaking with California saxophonist Person Natalie. Can you give us a little background information about yourself? How did you get into music? My family is very musical. My grandfather was a trumpet player and band leader. When I was very young, I used to sing duets with him; he’d play his guitar and I’d sing along. The violin was his favorite instrument. He use to collect them…
Since the resurgence of vinyl records there seems to be a race to the bottom as labels everywhere cleaned out their vaults to put everything they own on wax in a cynical attempt to cash in on nostalgia. Just consider that some label thought it was a stroke of genius to put out a series of limited edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle 7” s (and it likely was as the…
Welsh Avenue starts his latest EP, The Great Exchange, with Germ Theory. The indie style here blends together an airy instrumentation, hints of fuzz and electric crackle, and an emotive, rich set of vocals. The track ties together the sound of acts like Passion Pit and MGMT with a new wave sort of sound. The vocals pull double duty here, both furthering the narrative of this first song while creating a…
On Parable, Black Horse Motel are able to provide a solid introduction to themselves. Run, Rabbit, Run is the first track on this EP, and it immediately will draw listeners in through a tried and true bluegrass / country sound that draws upon performers like The Outlaws and Charlie Daniels. The musicianship on this first salvo is top notch, setting the stage for the next tracks to follow. Particular high notes during…
Remember Jones has just released a new EP, Tranquilizer. The release begins with the titular track. Tranquilizer is a high-energy track that pulls deeply from the soul, R&B, and funk styles. The additional vocals that bolster Remember Jones’ voice mesh well with the martial sort of drumming, making for a track that will appease fans of Ray Charles and James Brown. Remember Jones will immediately draw listeners in with an…
The California punk rock four-piece Bad Cop/Bad Cop have been through a VH1’s Behind The Music’s-worth of living since their 2015 full length debut, Not Sorry. The band has had some amazing highs – turning in a nearly flawless record, touring the globe – and some equally bitter lows – a stint in rehab, thoughts of calling it a day – but they have emerged with another brilliant record and…