von Konow’s tremendous emotional depth is showcased from the onset of his new single, Cosmic. The shift that the track takes from a vocal-dominated one into something that deftly blends together new wave, goth, and indie-pop styles is shocking, but the sheer talent of von Konow is such that the resulting effort is coherent. Synths are weaved in with authoritative drums on Cosmic; nods to artists as diverse as Of Mice…
The Badasheng Gaming Headset is a perfect sort of product for those looking for an entry-level headphone. The simple fact of life is that a great many people live with someone else, whether it be parents, dorm mates, or sharing a house with a wife or children. In that case it becomes an inevitability that there will be a moment at which you are asked to turn down your music or video game.…
This IPA pours with a yellow to orange coloration and a fair amount of white head that is somewhat slow to dissipate. The nose of Orderville is very strong on the pine and floral aspects of the hop while including a bit of astringency from the alcohol of the beer. The drink-ability of Orderville is unparalleled; it is one of the first beers that is able to marry the West…
We had visited a number of Primanti Bros locations in the past, including their stores in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania as well as Youngstown, Ohio and had memorable visits each time. We were lucky enough to be invited to the original Primanti Bros location in Pittsburgh’s Strip District and were quite impressed with the overall experience. When you first go into the location you will be shocked at the overall level of business…
Today, we are speaking with NYC’s Big City Cowgirl. How did you get into music? I credit my family for its love of music and creative genes for getting me into music. My parents have a large difference in age so they both loved their own types of music. As a result, I was exposed to all styles of music and I incorporate all of those styles into the songs…
The Rise and Fall is your debut EP. What is your creative process and what sources of inspiration (e.g. books, television, film) get your creative juices flowing? Everyone brings their own style to the table..we usually start with a single riff from one of our guitarists Adam, jam it and let it unfold. Then our other guitarist Jordan polishes and puts a more tangible structure in, along with the rest of…
Famous October begin their latest album One Day Baby with a slow, deliberate multi-part harmony. When strings enter into the equation, the initial effort here is given depth. The Frost exists at the juncture between sultry alt-rock, classic country & western, and more contemplative folk.
Javier Martinez’s new single, the lively Courtesan, touches upon the singer-songwriter style of Dylan with a bit of folk-punk. A solid narrative is weaved through the single, while Javier’s vocals shine brilliantly on the top of the track. The guitar/drum dynamic imbues the track with greater complexity.
Big Sky is a powerful track in the vein of Joni Mitchell or Sarah McLachlan. There is little more to this introductory effort than Electra’s vocals and guitar work. Taken together, these two elements make for a track that will resound loudly in the hearts of anyone fortunate enough to listen in.
Red Oak, Texas’ Yung Thes released On the Weekend earlier this month; the track shines due to electronic-infused backing beat and a slightly laid-back vocal approach. The repetition of the titular phrase hammers home the effort that much harder. When it falls is one of our favorite Yung Thes tracks; the production is very retro and feels pulled from an 1980s movie soundtrack. This beat highlights the flow perfectly, which comes…
Fraudband is a band from Melbourne, Australia; the act has released an album in September of last year with two EPs released before that. A split EP with Bevis Frond has just been released on Kasumuen Records.
Trav Torch’s Quarter Tank Of Gas tells a story while Torch walks a tightrope between R&B and rap styles to great effect. Repetition is utilized to great effect during this single , while Quarter Tank Of Gas’ hooky nature is bolstered through each section having some line that will catch listeners’ attentions.
AV Super Sunshine has released their “Love NYD,” a single that builds upon the styles of acts as diverse as Monster Magnet and INXS. The slinky sound of late-nineties alternative rock is powerful here.
“I Can’t Believe I Found You In That Town,” the latest effort from Mike Doughty, is a powerful effort. The single talks about finding one’s soulmate, keeping things light and fun.
AJJ has been an act that we’ve missed out on over the last decade. However on their latest track, “Goodbye, Oh Goodbye”, the band has put forth an output that will ensnare a few sets of ears. There is the sort of ironic indie rock of Weezer that is married to the folk-punk of The Devil is Electric and Defiance, Ohio.
Devil’s Thought, the latest single by Kivanc Kilicer links together the 1980s metal of Iron Maiden and Judas Priest with the thrash-metal of early Metallica. Kilicer’s vocals shine brightly on Devil’s Thought, giving the composition a stellar narrative side. The ability of Kivanc to pull double duty and contribute to the overall harmonies achieved by Devil’s Thought is amazing.
Source’s Memories Of Yesterday immediately draws listeners in to the tremendously engrossing instrumentation that ties together a ropy bass line, splashing drums, and a guitar that adds a further narrative quality to the composition. Source’s Memories Of Yesterday is fantastic in its dual nature.
Hi-Five comes forth with Kit Kat, a single that feels absolutely timeless. The act is able to build off of their late-1980s and early-1990s discography to make something that is sweet while being sultry.
BK’s No Pain starts out with tremendous energy. The call and response gradually gives way to a ferociously-spat flow and a production that has hints of Kanye West. BK’s styles tie together bits of Tech N9ne, Tyler The Creator, and Wale with a strong dollop of his own unique approach to things.
Jon Mullane’s Born Beautiful is a touching pop-rock effort in the vein of Train and OneRepublic. The instrumentation present here reverberates loudly through the single, giving Mullane’s inimitable vocals a boost.