Category: Features

Posted on: July 6, 2015 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Your Band Sucks: What I Saw at Indie Rock’s Failed Revolution (But Can No Longer Hear) by Jon Fine (Book)

Unless you were an Indie Rock geek in the ‘90s, obsessed with chasing down the obscure non-commercial bands that could only be found in photocopied zines, you likely have never heard of guitarist Jon Fine. That doesn’t matter; co-founding and playing with Bitch Magnet, Vineland and a handful of other somewhat obscure indie noise bands, Fine is in a unique position so many decades later to tell about what it…

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Posted on: July 6, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ajay Mathur 9 to 3 Album Review

9 to 3 is the latest album by Switzerland’s Ajay Mathur, and Sitting By Your Cradle starts thing off with soulful singing and a light and air instrumentation which takes equal portions folk and desert rock. Nothing Really Matters is an emotionally and instrumentally intense effort that will resound loudly with listeners long after the track has ceased. Ajay’s vocals during this track pull double duty in that they establish a…

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Posted on: July 4, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ZVOX Soundbase.220 Soundbar

The Soundbase.220 is a perfect introductory model for anyone that wishes to have faithful recreations of audio, atmospheric sounds, and music. The small form of the Soundbase.220 means that one will be able to stick the soundbar anywhere near their television / home theater system.  This soundbar is a single piece; ZVOX has made it easy to coordinate the soundbar with the television remote, meaning that the bass and treble…

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Posted on: July 2, 2015 Posted by: Stephanie Renner Comments: 0

Super Hero Kim #1 Review

Super Hero Kim is a comic by Richard Larios, founder of Feral Publications. Feral Publications hopes to, “counter the mindless movies/stories that dominate the current pop culture world.” The comic opens with a letter from the creator that states, “It is my hope that this character will deal with Female issues and show the rest of the comic universes what a feminist super hero looks like. I hope you enjoy…

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Posted on: July 2, 2015 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Terror – CBGB OMFUG Masters Live: June 10, 2004 | H2O – CBGB OMFUG Masters Live: August 19, 2002

CBGB’s may be dead and gone – the storied club now a John Varvatos high-end fashion boutique – but thanks to the Masters Live series MVD Audio puts out, the grit, noise and spirit of the tiny rock club inspired, continues into another decade. The latest from this series, on vinyl for the first time, comes from the LA metal band Terror and New York Hardcore group H2O.

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Posted on: July 2, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sarantos I Sing Single Review

Sarantos has released his latest single, I Sing, in early June. This electronic-infused track ties together the early days of the New Romantic movement (Yaz, Depeche Mode) and inserts a little bit of the pop-punk of Atom and His Package and Blink 182 into the mix. What results with this track is a hooky, fun track that will tattoo its melodies deep into the mind and hearts of anyone that…

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Posted on: July 1, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple

Gulden Draak 9000 Quad is a quadruple that is well-balanced while possessing out of this world flavors. There is a decent amount of alcoholic born that immediately greets imbibers before hints of vanilla and sugar can be discerned. While the beer pours with a substantial amount of head, the foam gradually dissipates until there is a small amount of off-white lacing that sits on top of the Gulden Draak 9000…

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Posted on: July 1, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

CLOVR Interview

Hello, CLOVR. Can you provide us with a little information about yourself and your music? My name is Vaughan Kelly. I am 20 years old and I’m an electronic producer from Australia, I’ve been learning how to produce since age 14 and have a background of instruments including drums, piano and guitar  which helped form the sound I try to accomplish as CLOVR.

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Posted on: June 30, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 2

Galliano Sommavilla – 365 (Original Song … A Day… For A Year): Volume 13 ‘Favourites’

Galliano Sommavilla has created a song a day for 365 days, creating a number of albums from the constituent compositions. We have received the 13th volume, which begins with day 352. The track is a smooth bit of new world music that links together traditional (piano) and electronic elements. The effort succeeds as it provides listeners with a cogent narrative crafted through the interaction of the various instruments. The ultimate…

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Posted on: June 30, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Ashaneen Waves of Life CD Review

“First Wave” is a richly emotive composition that is able to provide listeners with a compelling narrative without possessing any traditional form of vocal accompaniment. The bold strokes that are taken on the onset of Waves of Life ensure that listeners are on the edges of their seats from the onset. The six-minute run time of this initial composition provides Ashaneen with ample space to express the different twists and…

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Posted on: June 30, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 2

Cliff and Ivy Interview

We were lucky enough to have a few moments with Alaska’s Cliff and Ivy. How has the Memorial Day weekend been for you?

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Posted on: June 29, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Magnificent Birds of Prey Kaleidoscope CD Review

Sticks and Stones comes with a heavy, trippy take on rock music that links together sixties and seventies rock into something sludgy and brilliant. Writing Everything Away is more contemplative and introspective, sending listeners on a journey with deftly-arranged guitar work that bridges America to Zappa, while Seven takes a raucous blend of Thin Lizzy and seventies Detroit music and whips them into an emotional fury.

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Posted on: June 29, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Fort George 3-Way IPA (2015)

The 3-Way IPA possesses a hazy orange color and a small amount of head that sits on the top of the beer as one continues their experience; the initial nose clues individuals into the heavy hop presence that marks all facets of this collaborative effort. The beer has a good amount of citrus flavors, mixing up equal amounts lemon, orange, and hints of apricot into the front-end while back-loading a…

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Posted on: June 29, 2015 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Bunnygrunt – Vol. 4 (Vinyl)

While the band and label are still opting to describe Bunnygrunt as “Cuddlecore,” I think Power Pop does just fine here as a descriptor. The latest from the St. Louis band, Vol. 4, their sixth album, is brimming with infectiously addictive songs that span anywhere from one-to- seven minutes, but the band really excels when focusing on three-minute sing-alongs like “The Book That I Wrote” and “Frankie is a Killer,”…

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Posted on: June 28, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Superlux HMC631 Gaming Headset

The Superlux HMC631 Gaming Headset is a solid addition to the inventory of any player that would like a pair of headphones that are comfortable, customizable, and at the head of the class in regards to sound reproduction. The HMC631 headphones are able to playback music from bass-heavy (rap, EDM) to vocal-intricate (opera, country) genres in a compelling fashion. Furthermore, vocals (video game dialogue, phone calls) are clear and crisp…

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Posted on: June 28, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Jenny Lake Lager (Snake River Brewing)

Jenny Lake Lager by Jackson Hole, Wyoming’s Snake River Brewing pours with a mahogany / reddish-brown color and a thick, frothy off-white head. Lacing is present in droves and will demarcate precisely how far an individual has gotten in the effort.  

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Posted on: June 28, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Flawless Inc. Interview

We had a moment to speak to Flawless Inc.. Your debut mixtape is My Vision. In a few seconds, what about your music separates Flawless Inc. from the rest of the hip-hop artists performing?

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Posted on: June 27, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Apademik The Disciple Ft. Juicy J Skinny Model Single Review

Apademik The Disciple has created a track in Skinny model that deftly blends club-friendly dance with a high amount of energy to create something that will rocket up the charts when the track is released on July 14th. The inclusion of Juicy J to the track provides additional depth to this already fulfilling production. There are hints of Duke Dumont, Matt Zo, 3Lau and Zedd that are presented here, with…

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