Has software taken away from artistic inspiration? Digital Artist have created many stunning works over the years and pushed the boundary lines of what we accept as art. From the artist which uses Corel or Painter to make a digital image with a traditional twist, to the 3D artist who uses Maya or 3D Studio max to compile their compositions, there is little doubt that the computer has affected our…
The Quality Of Mercury begin their new album Transmission with Deep Space, a microcosm of the styles and approaches that will come into greater focus on later cuts. Breathe in Stereo is a powerful track that ranges from emotive rock (e.g. Death Cab For Cutie, The Appleseed Cast) and progressive rock. There are so many twists and turns that listeners will experience during their time with Breathe in Stereo that the much…
Frank Rizzo may not be as infamous nationally as Huey Long or Rod Blagojevich, but in Philly, depending on what neighborhood you visit, he was either the city’s savior or the most corrupt politician ever to serve as mayor of Philadelphia. Amateur Night At City Hall, originally released in 1978 does a decent job of trying to remain objective while still managing to accurately cover the rise of Rizzo from…
The British export Traders is as fun as it is dark. The movie focuses on two friends who recently lost their jobs and are struggling to stay afloat in an increasingly dire economy.
Legendary Reggae/Dub pioneer Lee “Scratch” Perry has always been an odd cat, so it’s appropriate that any documentary about him be just as quirky. Lee Scratch Perry’s Vision of Paradise is far from ordinary, but a fun, peculiar look at the godfather’s of Jamaican music.
ALEXANDRA’S Criminal is a wholly unique entry into pop music, succeeding through a tremendous blend of hard rock, supersonic vocals, and a fury that is unparalleled in current music. The production of the track allows all of the distinct drums, guitars, and vocals to shine on their own and as a coherent entity.
GoldKay’s Celebrate is an infectious track that links together the best parts of Flo Rida, Akon, and T-Pain. Hints of reggae, pop, and EDM can all be heard here. A robust drum beat and thick, ropy bass snakes its way through Celebrate, providing considerable depth to a sunny summer single.
Disoriented, from New York City’s K., immediately ramps up the momentum. Hard dance beats and ethereal vocals do a tremendous job in uniting 1990s and current forms of dance music, all while crafting a track in Disoriented (Close Your Eyes) that will get listeners out on the dance floor.
Belong is the opening effort on Shelita Burke’s latest EP, Five. The track ties together 1990s dance, drum and bass, trip-hop, and pop into something that will immediately capture listeners’ attentions. Together is a trap-infused track that perfectly matches together bassy and deep instrumentation with a set of vocals that build off of the framework established by Bjork, Jess Glynne, and Ingrid Michaelson. The two distinct sides of Together create…
Beautiful Machines’s Million Miles is an electronic-heavy rock linking together industrial bands with Stabbing Westward and Orgy. A hard-hitting drum sequence is weaved through the track, allowing Beautiful Machines the ability to cross over into EDM formats. The sheer range of the band is presented here, as an instrumental interlude is twisted and turned into something wholly different as the band resumes the main body of the sound. The instrumentation…
Hello, Liliana. What’s happening musically and culturally in Portugal this time of the year? – Hello, in the summer we have many theme festivals about pop, rock, soul, jazz, and so on… but also we are starting to have a few festivals dedicated to Fado and traditional Portuguese music.
Fire To The Stars’ “Made Of Fire” is a powerful vocal-led track that shines not only from the sheer range achieved, but the dark, richly emotive arrangements that play in the background of the single.
Just A Ride begins The Secret Dreams Of Skeletor Jones in an emotive and expansive way, allowing Simon Kelly ample space to create something unique. The track links together 1990s alternative rock, twee-pop, and a bit of pop to establish something that will take listeners on a memorable journey. A solid production allows the twinkling piano, on-point drums, and alluring vocals the opportunity to shine alone or as a cogent…
One of the key issues that happens when we are in an increasingly interconnected world is that it seems like any sort of device has the ability to jump online. It does not matter whether it is a tablet, laptop or phone, it is a hop, skip, & a jump to get connect. When a parent wants to go and ensure that a child does their chores, has to go…
THE AGONIST is set to release their new album and Napalm Records debut Five on September 30th. Secondly the album’s artwork and track listing have been revealed. In addition, the first single from Five “The Chain” is available for streaming in this brand new lyric video.
Beginning today (6/18), Alaskan Brewing is entering the competitive Ohio beer market. The brewery is striking out further east than it previously had been distributed with a core bottled lineup that includes their Amber (an alt), their session IPA Kicker, and their India Pale Ale, Icy Bay. Alaskan will be available anywhere that stocks craft beer, meaning that one’s local Kroger, Giant Eagle or ACME supermarkets should have a place…
Sour beers have not typically been perceived as a go-to drinking sort of beer, but Dry Dock’s Sour Apricot is something that can be enjoyed through the hottest days of summer. The sharpness of the tart element is immediately noticeable, but there is a solid amount of wheat that acts as a backdrop here. The presence of lactobacillus in this brew adds a more mild sour element than is typically present…
We have operated our health and fitness section at NeuFutur for a number o fyears but have not had a product that is equally able to benefit younger and older members of the family. While a great many strollers make it possible to bring young children on longer or more remote journeys, a number of them require that parents or caretakers have to take a more leisurely pace. Joovy has…
The iRig BlueTurn is a bluetooth page-turner which at a passing glance is a deceptively simple device. However, the product has a tremendous amount of utility for musicians. At first glance, the iRig BlueTurn looks to be a very simple sort of product as there are buttons for up and down that are available. When one thinks about how the device can be used, they will come up with a…
Standing is a tremendously effecting track; the rising and falling action of Melody Federer’s vocals will immediately pique listeners’ interests. The light instrumental trappings that are presented on the single are enough to highlight in all of the right places.