The Phoenix Rose – Destination
The Phoenix Rose’s Destination is one of the most unique tracks we’ve heard so far in 2016. The track blends together pop, rock, electronic, and tribal rhythms in a catchy package.
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Audrey X – Volcano
Audrey X’s Volcano is a powerful pop track that works perfectly alongside Katy Perry and Ke$ha, blending together strong and positive lyrics with a catchy beat that will tattoo itself deeply into the minds and hearts of listeners. The unique quality brought to Volcano by Audrey X makes for a timeless track that will interest fans of Kelly Clarkson and Hilary Duff while bringing in bits of J-pop and EDM.
Diana Ebe – “Elusive Pleasure”
Elusive Pleasure is the latest single by Diana Ebe, showcasing a unique style that touches upon ambient, indie-pop, and even trip-hop genres before the effort ends. The instrumentation is taut, providing a considerable boost to the song’s momentum when the wall of sounds kicks in. The instrumental and vocal elements of Elusive Pleasure make for something beautiful that will stick with fans long after the song has ceased to play.…
Daz Sims – England For Glory
England For Glory is a positive effort that showcases the sheer drive and determination of England, providing listeners with a way to boost their pride.
Svetlana and the Delancey Five – Night at the Speakeasy
All I Want is a tremendously inviting composition that sparkles with rich vocals and a blend of trombone, reeds, trumpet, and piano. The warmth of the early album continues with You Won’t Be Satisfied. The back and forth of the smooth female voice and reedy male vocals is powerful as the backing instrumentation gives it their all. The environment established by Dalton’s piano and Wycliff’s dual duties of vocals and trombone…
Mike Vass feat. Mairi Campbell – Eyes Fixed
Eyes Fixed is a tremendous effecting track that links together the singer-songwriter style with hints of rock and alternative approaches. The instrumental and vocal interaction is delightful, with lighter, deeper, and more intense elements uniting to make for a tremendous composition.
Amity Rae – These Heels
Amity Rae create their latest track, These Heels, with an ear towards the New Orleans bounce scene, the strong vocals of the New York City R&B scene, and the call and response of the Atlanta mid-oughts rap scene.
LSD Honey Ale (Indeed Brewing)
We are continually impressed by what’s Minnesota’s indeed Brewing is putting out on a regular basis and their LSD beer may be the best canned effort that we have received from them. After a long run, receiving their IPAs and Imperial Stouts I must admit I was a little trepidatious when I received this beer from the brewery. Indeed’s Lavender Sunflower Date is a honey ale. The style seems to…
Holly Elle – Flip That Script
Holly Elle’s Flip That Script is a powerful pop track that looks back to the halcyon days of the late 90s and early oughts, tying together Shakira, Ace of Bace, and Kelly Clarkson into something special.
Vita Chambers “His Love”
“His Love” is an EDM track that showcases powerful vocals, the intensity of immaculately-sequenced arrangements, and a varied approach that will have listeners finding new twists and turns long after they have first listened to the efforts. The single hurtles to its inevitable end with impressive synths, hints of dubstep, and a back and forth set of vocals. “His Love” is a track that deserves radio play, touching upon a…
SakkieFTW – Experiment 1.3.2 EP
Spiral opens up SakkieFTW’s Experiment 1.3.2, and it immediately sets the stage for the overall sound of the EP. The dark and deep sound utilizes angular sounds and a softer/harder dynamic that links together dubstep and industrial for something truly beautiful.
Volbeat “Seal The Deal & Let’s Boogie”
Volbeat was a band I discovered back in 2009 when someone posted one of their videos in a metal forum that I read. After reading they were described as a mix of Elvis, Johnny Cash and Metallica, I had to give them a listen and wow was I blown away by how kick ass this band was. I really liked their unique sound and crunching guitar riffs and digging further…
Marion Walsh – Ricochet
All Mixed Up needs little more than a woman and her guitar to establish a fulfilling effort. When the rest of the band enters into the equation, what results is a country & western and 1960s-pop styled track that has something for everyone to appreciate.
Professor Longhair – Live in Chicago
New Orleans legend Professor Longhair (ne’ Henry Roeland Byrd) may have died close to 40 years ago, but labels are still uncovering and releasing flawless live sessions the piano great recorded over the years and “Live in Chicago” is no exception. Recorded at the University of Chicago Folk Festival in 1976, this eight-track collection is one of his best posthumous sets so far.
Ape Armageddon (Kentucky Bourbon-Barrel Aged)
Richmond, Virginia’s Strangeways Brewing has created four distinct variants of their Ape Armageddon Imperial Stout, all which have been aged in different barrels. We received the set – a Caribbean Rum barrel-aged, Kentucky Rye whiskey barrel-aged, Tequila barrel-aged and a Kentucky bourbon-barrel aged variant.
We The Wild Set 8/12 Release Date for “From the Cities We Fled”
We The Wild are Portland’s snarling but utterly-self-assured working class under-wolves. Like a brigade of post-math samurais with a fucked-up guitar-drums free jazz sound exploding on a hard-scampering bed of machine-gun drum etiquette, their debut is a gleaming beast.
The Road Beneath My Feet by Frank Turner (Book)
Frank Turner is a stellar musician and songwriter with an appeal that attracts folk fans just as much as punk rockers. But on the surface, despite an increasingly higher profile with each new record, he seems like an unlikely candidate for a traditional rock memoir. Just shy of a decade into his solo career, all indications are that he’s still a long way off from putting the guitar in the…
Full Circle by Rachel Stacy
Too Soon is a powerful track that will immediately draw listeners in with strong vocals, bold guitar lines, and on-point drum lines. Immediately presenting a radio-friendly single, Rachel Stacy is able to continue the album’s goodwill with Travelin Man. Travelin Man is an homage to strong female performers including Janis Joplin and Sheryl Crow. The lightest of instrumentation is utilized here, a move that allows Stacy’s pipes ample opportunity to wow.…
Bruce Mountain Band – “Another Day Lost”
Bruce Mountain Band begin their “Another Day Lost” with Shine On, a track that blends together psychedelic and hard rock. The vocals take influence from Motorhead and AC/DC, while the sizzling guitar work and on-point drumming allow this track to immediately ensnare listeners. Namaste has the band bring forth a tremendous amount of emotion in little more than an instrumental opening. When the vocals enter into the equation, the track is…
Floxy Bee – Gbangba Lasata
Ori is the introductory effort on Floxy Bee’s Gbangba Lasata, and it does a tremendous job in uniting a traditional sort of music with hints of jazz, gospel, and soul. The tremendous power of Floxy Bee’s vocals will keep listeners on the edges of their seats, while the multiple harmonies that become commonplace during the track imbue the early part of the album with great depth. Iba succeeds because of…