Category: Features

Flower Girl - Tuck In Your Tie Dye
Posted on: December 19, 2016 Posted by: David Rangel Comments: 0

Flower Girl – Tuck In Your Tie Dye – Album Review

Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Flower Girl lack the pretentiousness that sometimes comes to mind when thinking of bands from that scene. In fact, this unassuming band sounds completely sincere and opposite of any self-consciousness. They have a knack for sounding “sweet” without sounding too “twee.” The syrupy pop hooks would be accessible to elementary-school students (save for a few references to things like like marijuana), yet not so precious…

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Davinci IQ Vaporizer Top of the Class
Posted on: December 19, 2016 Posted by: Deiondre Comments: 0

Davinci IQ Vaporizer Top of the Class

We have reviewed a number of different vaporizers over the years, and there has been a wide range of build qualities, functions, and inclusions. While the DaVinci Ascent was one of our favorites a few years back, we just received the company’s latest product, the IQ. The ability to have a replaceable battery (the IQ uses the 18650) is not a function that we have previously seen, but DaVinci’s desire to increase…

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Chuck Murphy “Peace Be With You”
Posted on: December 15, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Chuck Murphy “Peace Be With You”

Chuck Murphy’s “Peace Be With You” is a timeless piece of Americana, tying together the smoothed-out sounds of seventies’ rock, country guitar, and a whole heap of charisma to make for a delightful outing. Murphy’s vocals are unparalleled, possessing a familiarity while being wholly unique.

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Reyna Roberts “I’m Coming For Ya”
Posted on: December 15, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Reyna Roberts “I’m Coming For Ya”

Reyna Roberts’ “I’m Coming For Ya” is a track that would absolutely be at home on pop radio stations. This R&B meets trap sound takes up equal amounts of the 2000s and 2010s to make for a track that will stick with listeners long after it concludes.

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Bassett - Ghost Hwy
Posted on: December 15, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Bassett – Ghost Hwy

Bassett’s Ghost Hwy is a contemplative piece of indie-rock that has Bassett take listeners on a lyrical and musical journey. Listeners can discern hints of Cherub Rock-era Smashing Pumpkin and Joseph Arthur. The track continues to build with strings and windswept instrumentation, imparting a more ethereal sound to the single.

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Dobolo “About To Blow”
Posted on: December 15, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Dobolo “About To Blow”

Dobolo’s able to create a very tropical sort of rap / R&B. Thick bass lines and smooth, Akon and Sean Kingston-inspired vocals make for a hooky, catchy experience. The backing beat works here; it fades a bit into the periphery when Dobolo is vocalizing and moves into a more intense role when Dobolo steps back.

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Joseph Henry Gives Us a Minute
Posted on: December 15, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Joseph Henry Gives Us a Minute

Hello, Joseph. What’s happening musically in New Jersey this December? A: December has been quite enjoyable so far. I’ve had some low-key gigs around my hometown, performing in front of a lot of family and friends, which is always nice. With the the cold weather moving in, it’s been nice motivation to stay indoors where it’s warm and work on some new material. Something about cold weather and acoustic guitars…

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Posted on: December 14, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Pablo Embon – Funky Side of the Road

Pablo Embon immediately starts off Funky Side of the Road with Is That You, a track that deftly unites 1990s jazz with the more experimental modern (1950s/1960s) and fusion jazz styles. The narrative that is weaved through this track needs no vocals; Embon’s arrangements and dynamics (percussion / guitar, piano/ bass) make a fairly lighthearted opening something substantially more intricate than it seems.

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John Vincent Curry
Posted on: December 14, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

John Vincent Curry “Still The Same”

John Vincent Curry’s Still The Same is an honest and touching folk-infused pop music. Curry’s Americana approach and poignant subject material will make fans out of listeners. The production of Still The Same is fantastic, capturing a considerable increase in the momentum while allowing the track to have a close and cozy sound.

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The Dead Daisies “Song And A Prayer”
Posted on: December 14, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Dead Daisies “Song And A Prayer”

The Dead Daisies’ new track Song And A Prayer is a powerful piece of hard rock that succeeds due to confident vocals and a stronger instrumentation. The dynamic that is created between the guitars and drums makes for a perfect backdrop for the vocals.

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J Roy Champion
Posted on: December 14, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

J Roy Champion – Doggy Filter (Feat. Mr. Mayor)

Doggy Filter, the latest cut from Boston’s J Roy Champion does much to reinvigorate the rap of performers like T-Pain and Soulja Boy. A bit of vocal effects on J Roy Champion’s flow, and the song feels destined to be included on rap rotation.

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Inner Call - Gravity
Posted on: December 14, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Inner Call – Gravity

Inner Call’s Gravity is a fascinating track that ties together hints of pop, rock, and industrial music. Gravity has so many distinct elements that are able to coalesce into a cohesive format.

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A Few Minutes with Confronted
Posted on: December 14, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

A Few Minutes with Confronted

Hello, Thomas. What’s happening musically in Norway this December? Hey, here in Norway new great music are made about every day. We got great musicians here in Norway. I make around 2 songs a week, and I have a lot of ideas in the future.

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Bad Reed - 'Stained Glass'
Posted on: December 14, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Bad Reed – ‘Stained Glass’

Bad Reed craft a fun brand of rock that brings in hints of electronic, industrial, and even a bit of metal during their latest single Stained Glass. The supersonic vocals are the highlight of Stained Glass, but fans will hear some seriously heady instrumental arrangements that are interspersed at the bottom of the composition.

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Will Jay “Christmas Come Early”
Posted on: December 14, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Will Jay “Christmas Come Early”

Christmas Come Early is a powerful new holiday single that is bouncy and fun, drawing upon the tradition of performers like One Direction and Jason Derulo. The collaboration of vocal and instrumental elements pushes each to an entirely higher plateau.

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Zen Juddhism - Zen Juddhism 2
Posted on: December 13, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Zen Juddhism – Zen Juddhism 2

Better Not Wait is the first track on Zen Juddhism’s 2, immediately hitting listeners with an alternative-cum-punk style. The strong females are precisely what will keep listeners on the edges of their seats. This initial effort is further fleshed out through the inclusion of ska-influenced horns, splashy drums and deft guitar work. Stage Fright incorporates a bit more alternative rock into the equation, ultimately spinning the cut into a new…

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Posted on: December 13, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Pablo Embon Sits Down with NeuFutur

Hello, Pablo. What’s happening musically in Israel this December? What sort of plans do you have for the early months of 2017? “Funky Side of the Road” has been keeping me busy and focused for the last 8 months, just the creation of the album idea took me about two months, but having a lot of fun with it. My usual activities right after releasing an album is to engage…

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Posted on: December 13, 2016 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Soles Of Passion “Say I Will”

Soles Of Passion’s “Say I Will” is built off of the dynamic between guitar and synth. The robust, bouncy instrumentation is the perfect backdrop from the emphatic vocals laid down by Myla, making for an effort that works well no matter whether a listener is a fan of 1980s, 1990s, or more current music. The multiple layers that compromise Say I Will further increases the replay value of the single,…

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