The initial nose of Pinner is light on the hop elements and presents additional malt notes before one takes their first sip. Pinner, a dry-hopped India Pale Ale (IPA) pours light from the can but ends up a dark-yellow to orange coloration in a glass. There is considerable effervescence to the beer and a smallish amount of head; the hop aroma increases as it is allowed to open.
Matthew O’Neill spent a lot of times in the woods, first as a kid growing up in Pennsylvania and then in his late teens and twenties living in national forests. That isolated feeling is all over Campfire Cook, O’Neill’s latest record. The fact that it was recorded in a cabin, deep in the woods, just adds to the outdoors vibe.
TJ Doyle begins On The Horizon with Neil Young-esque vocals, including richly emotive guitar work and a full sound to the backing instrumentation; Change is a track that could receive play on alternative or rock stations. Cold Rain has each element of Doyle’s band shine, whether it be the intricate and ropy bass line, the splashy drums, or TJ’s vocals that spread out authoritatively over the composition.
John Tomiano is a performer that has been crafting unique compositions that have received accolades over the last five years. Pain Relief is his latest single (released in March), and the composition does much to show listeners, even those that have been fans of John’s for years, that he is still creating music at the cutting edge of genre and style.
Desaparecidos will release their first new album in 13 years, Payola, on June 23. The first new song from the album “City on the Hill” can be heard below the jump.
Very fresh and lightly hoppy nose, pours with a hazy orange/golden coloration and a thick off-white to beige head. Additional hop notes can be discerned when pouring from the 16 ounce can to a glass. The lacing of Hopvale winds its way down a glass, sticking there long after one has completed the beer.
Biana Kovic’s Freed is a composition that has a number of distinct elements that unite to create incredible depth. The track weighs in at half and a half minutes, but the interplay between these elements is so successful that the track occupies a space much larger in the minds and hearts of listeners. The rising and falling action of Freed, coupled with a brilliant use of chiaroscuro makes for an…
Looking has been one of HBO’s hottest properties, and this collection contains the entirety of the first season of the show. The trio of men that the Looking centers around are in a very compelling and understandable journey throughout life in San Francisco. The taut writing is enough to keep viewers coming back for more, as the evolutions of the experiences had by Agustin (Frankie Alvarez), the artist, Dom (Murray…
Biana Kovic’s One Perfect Moment is a dynamic track that takes listeners on a journey through a wide variety of different styles and approaches. The track is produced well enough to allow for each note to resound clearly as well as to create a cohesive and coherent style that is substantially greater than the constituent elements. There is a certain timelessness to this composition; this style of music would shine…
Session pours with a golden hue and a small amount of white head. There is a decent amount of effervescence that bubbles from the bottom of the glass. There is a little grain and grass that individuals can discern from the nose, while the cursory sip brings a traditional lager profile to the fore as a slight hint of hops can be tasted at the back end. The 5.8% ABV…
Hop Hash pours with a gold / light amber coloration, decent effervescence, and a thick and tenacious head. The nose has a strong astringency that indicates a heavy hop presence. With the initial sip, one will be blessed with the alluded-to hop flavor; this bite is moderated nicely through a duet of sweet and malt elements.
Let It Shine has Rick Elliot create a country track that would work perfectly in the 1990s and today. There is a churning, rumbling instrumentation that keeps the tempo high as Elliot’s vocals boldly issue forth.
Gabrielle’s vocals during Bees, the new Smoke Season single are reminiscent of legends like Tori Amos and Alanis Morrisette, all while forging her own unique path.
Craymer comes correct with their latest cut, calling forth comparisons to ILoveMakonnen, The Weeknd, and Jason Derulo. Intense instrumentation that links together R&B and EDM makes Craymer next in line for the throne previously held by Metro Station and Cash Cash.
Jef Joslin’s Come Out West is a track that works perfectly in pop, soft rock, or alternative circles. The track is softly-spoken, soulful, and will have listeners singing along after their first listen.
Phenteus is a musician from Germany, who has just released a full-length album, Evidence . Can you describe your creative process to us? How does a song go from an initial germ of an idea to a full composition?
Something There, the latest single from Jayne Ava, is a track that is destined for the dance and pop charts. This high-energy effort links together Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, and Sak Noel into something that will tattoo itself deep into the psyche of listeners.
Living is Easy With Eyes Closed, named after the opening lines of “Strawberry Fields”, is a movie about hope. Set in 1960s Spain, the film revolves around schoolteacher Antonio (Javier Cámara), teenage runaway Juanjo (Francesc Colomer) , and a young, unwed pregnant woman named Belen (Natalia de Molina ) at a point in time when their lives intersect for a bit.
Rivertown’s Divergent beer pours with a straw yellow and a decent amount of effervescence, with absolutely nothing in the way of head. There is a small nose to Divergent that is a slight bit winey/grape-heavy. With the initial sip, there is a refreshing sweetness and a small sour twang at the end of the body.
The Columbus, Ohio rap scene has been pretty silent for a number of years, with one of the few claims to fame being Lil Bow Wow. However, there is an artist that has been creating waves. TripleR (Rachel Reese) has been breaking the walls down concerning what it means to be a rapper, establishing new twists and turns for the genre. On tracks like My Apology and Manual Focus, TripleR…