Anana Kaye & Irakli Gabriel “Ain’t Dead Yet”
Kaye’s vocals on Ain’t Dead Yet draw upon a rich musical tradition that was established by performers like Tori Amos and Stevie Nicks. A deliberate instrumentation creates a unique sound for the single.
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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.
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…
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…
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,…
STRFKR – Open Your Eyes
STRFKR’s Open Your Eyes is a dreamy sort of indie rock that adopts the distinct synth sound of 1980’s new wave. Emotive, warm vocals run parallel to the bold instrumental arrangements. When these vocals drop out for a second in the middle of the track, Open Your Eyes is reinvigorated.
The Bodhisattwa Trio – Heart of Darkness
The Bodhisattwa Trio (Kolkata, India) has just released their latest album, Heart of Darkness. The title begins with Sections, a haunting, ethereal sound that links together a sound that feels more at home in a horror or dystopian film score. The track immediately draws listeners’ attention in, making the sudden change in sound that is presented during the opening seconds of Transcendence all the more shocking. The trio’s tautness is shown nicely here, with…
SilverSnake Michelle – Her Snakeness
SilverSnake Michelle begins their Her Snakeness with Drops of Time. We have taken a look at the single before, but the re-mastered version that leads off Her Snakeness feels that much more punchy and in-your-face.
Todd Curry and Focus “Tear Down The Walls”
Todd Curry and Focus create a gospel track that is reverent while still possessing a catchy, hooky sound. The back and forth between Curry and Focus pushes each side to a greater plateau. A taut instrumentation is the final cherry on top of that sundae, while an extended vocal section provides further variety to the single.
Raftree “All The Time”
Raftree’s “All The Time” is a smoothed out but musically ferocious hard rock track. Hints of 311, early Foo Fighters, and Shinedown can be discerned here, but what Raftree does here is considerably different than their influences indicate.
Zeroes “Machines and Magnets”
On “Machines and Magnets”, Zeroes create a powerful sort of rock that builds off the blueprint laid by acts like Muse and Wolfmother. A more contemplative and thoughtful approach taken by the vocals spin this single out in a bold new direction.
Kristine Mirelle “Freakin’ Mess”
Kristine Mirelle is able to do something special with her latest single, Freakin’ Mess. With a unique, distinctive voice, Mirelle is able to part the seas of female pop performers; Freakin’ Mess links together a doo-wop and 1990s and 2000s R&B (Angie Stone, Amy Winehouse) style to great success.
Vagabond Specter “Half A Billion Miles”
Half A Billion Miles’ video is an interesting, creative look into a richly emotive indie-rock track. With vocals building off of Ben Gibbard (Death Cab For Cutie) and Morrissey, Vagabond Specter are able to offer an emotionally rich, effecting track.
Jmaxx “Sassy Girl”
Jmaxx’s “Sassy Girl” deftly ties together pop and R&B styles, with Jmaxx’s vocals coming across with hints of Enrique Iglesias and Jason Derulo. A catchy synth line and assertive drum beat imbue Sassy Girl with an infectious sound that will bury itself deep into the minds of listeners.
Nikki Shae Stops By
Can you give us a little background information about yourself as a performer? I started singing as a little girl and my mom recognized there was something different about my voice; I didn’t have a normal little girls’ signing voice. There was something more there. So she asked me if I wanted to sign up for singing lessons and of course I said yes right away. At this point I…
Kym Larsen – Bird of Prey CD Review
Rock N Roll Queen begins Kym Larsen’s new album Bird of Prey, providing fans with an utterly epic opening to the album. The dynamic that is crafted between the sizzling guitar riffs and a confident set of vocals will resound loudly in listeners’ ears long after the track ceases to play.
Sitting in with Pekkanini
Hello, Pekkanini. How’s Uppsala this December? Hi, James. Yes, I was born i Uppsala (not far from the capitol of Sweden, Stockholm) but I’ve moved around quite a bit and in the last few years, I’ve lived in Gothenburg on the west coast. The weather here this time of the year use to be cold with some snow, but not this year. Well, cold of course, but no snow so…
Brunettes Shoot Blondes Release “Every Monday” Lyric Video
Brunettes Shoot Blondes releases the lyric video to their new song “Every Monday”, the song that made it to the finals in the Eurovision 2016 national selection. Filipino phenom Gian Solamo provided the calligraphy that brought the song to life, set on a backdrop of real-time drum play.
Parabajava 2016 (Firestone Walker)
Firestone Walker does not distribute in Ohio. It is a sad fact of life but it means that any time we make it to a state that has Firestone Walker distribution, we have to pick up a bottle. The company has just released the 2016 variety of their popular Imperial coffee Stout power up by Java. This beer which is pegged at about 13% ABV pours with a chocolate brown…
Tolinski and Perna Play It Loud
If you can’t tell the difference between a Fender Telecaster and Gibson Les Paul, this is clearly not the book for you. However, if you know Hendrix was a Strat guy and underneath that black spray paint and all those stickers, Joe Strummer always rocked a Tele, then this is likely to be your new Bible.