Sallie Ford Slap Back CD Review
If you were a fan of Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside, don’t assume you know what her new album is going to sound like.
Category: Features
Stoner Fluxx
We have played Fluxx in the past and have really had fun with it. The company looks to change up their subject material to receive the most interest, and Stoner Fluxx is their latest creation. The game runs similarly to a traditional version of Fluxx but differs in terms of the subject matter. This means there are still rules (Keepers, Goals, Actions) or collections of cards that need to be…
True Blood: The Complete Seventh Season Blu-Ray and Digital HD box set
True Blood is one of HBO’s flagship shows and is a rare example of a drama that maintains its freshness after seven seasons. The ultimate season has been rounded out through the inclusion of a number of more than capable guest and supporting stars making the 10 episodes of the final season extraordinarily easy to watch. In November HBO will be releasing The Complete Seventh Season box set on Blu…
RxGF Any Other Way CD Review
The titular beginning to Any Other Way is a track that ties together Garbage, Atari Teenage Riot, and an earlier, late seventies / early eighties goth sound (Siouxsie and the Banshees, 45 Grave) into something that is instrumentally intense while having a very approachable sound. Flesh and Bone further varies up RxGF’s sound in its inclusion of dual harmonies; the shuffling sound of the synths and drums create an effort…
Monster Manual / 5th Edition
Dungeons & Dragons has been one of my favorite games for over 15 years and the game itself has captured the minds and hearts of fans for over 40 years. The Monster Manual is one of the earliest books that TSR (now owned by Wizards of the Coast) released and it is integral for any Dungeon Master (DM) that wants to utilize a bevy of beasties for their game. The…
The Great Escape S/T CD Review
All I Think About starts with an energetic clap and stomp sound that sets the stage for the various paths that The Great Escape will take on their eponymous album. This first track introduces listeners to Amie Miriello, whom is able to craft her own distinct musical path while taking up the standard previously carried by Lorde and Adele. The hard, seventies-infused rock that hits hard during this first track…
Dimestore Prophets Be Yourself CD Review
This three-piece act has an energetic rock style that will keep listeners locked in from the beginning to the end of their latest release, Be Yourself. The introductory track on Be Yourself (Be Yourself in Time) shines on honest vocals, intricate guitars, and splashy drums that resound loudly. Hey Darlin’ is soulful, a hint funky, and is completed with a ropey and thick bass line. The production makes the finished…
Caleb Hawley – Side 2
Can’t get behind Robin Thicke’s white guy soul act (be it because there is too much modern pop and not enough soul in the mix… or maybe just because he’s an asshat)? There are plenty of others who can fill that funk void, from the brilliant Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings to the under-the-radar jams of someone like Caleb Hawley.
Candy Club
There are a number of different monthly subscription boxes that are available for people to purchase. Some of them are used to provide information to store owners what upcoming products that can be stocked in supermarkets, while others have a specific focus to them. Candy Club is a company that looks to provide individuals with an arsenal of otherwise hard to find candy. We are lucky enough to receive 1…
Coheed and Cambria – In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3
Released at a point when emo, screamo and pop punk were having an inexplicable revival in the early aughts, upstate New York’s Coheed and Cambria managed to sneak into the party when no one was watching the door, playing an impressive mix of prog rock and metal with a subtle inclusion of pop.
Okami Fresh and Healthy Wild Alaskan Caught Salmon Bowl
Okami’s Fresh and Healthy Wild Alaskan Caught Salmon Bowl is a frozen meal that looks to go and redefine what one of the frozen meals can do in regards to overall taste and fine quality. This means that the company’s Fresh and Healthy Wild Alaskan Caught Salmon Bowl has a chunk of the fish sitting on top, a generous portion of protein that will stave off ketosis. The bowl also…
Skylar Gudasz – Car Song/Dream Lover 7” (Vinyl)
In just seven brief minutes, spread out over two songs, Durham, NC’s Skylar Gudasz has offered a glimpse at quite possibly the most starkly beautiful vocals to come along since The Cowboy Junkies’ Margo Timmins turned in her Trinity Sessions performance.
Tru vs. BMSN – The Mixtape
Fake Soldier, Fallen Soldier has a very street savvy sound to the effort, with some absolute fire that is spat by Tru; there is a quickness and natural feeling to this track that ensures that listeners will be able to keep focused on the rest of the album.
Dang Toasted Coconut Chips
Dang Toasted Coconut Chips (available in a plain and a Caramel sea salt iteration) are some of the most interesting snacks that we have reviewed this year. Dang chips are crisps of coconut meaning that one is provided with a very smooth and silky taste without having to have greasy fingers or to partake in a snack it is particularly bad for you. The Dang Toasted Coconut Chips are very…
Southern Comfort Gingerbread Spice
There are a number of different seasonal offerings that are provided by alcohol companies, and these range from delectable to deplorable. It just makes sense that the companies want to get the largest possible market share for themselves while creating stellar product line expansions. Over the course of the last few years Southern Comfort has looked to really redefine what spirits can do and what sort of flavors they can…
Hub-It Sync and Charge Station
There are so many different types of plugins for the myriad electronic devices that people utilize on a day to day basis. This means that one needs to carry around a large number of different chargers, something that is difficult if not impossible to remember when one goes on a trip or leaves for work. The Hub It is a device that goes and provides people with tremendous functionality meaning…
Kool Stuff Katie – Self-Titled
With just 10 songs, the duo Kool Stuff Katie has managed to sneak in the best debut of the year. Unfortunate band name aside, Portland-based musicians Shane Blem and Saren Oliver have crammed together garage rock, new wave, punk and a liberal mix of hooky pop music for an instantly-infectious sound that brings to mind everyone from The Cars and The Kinks to The Breeders and The Ramones.
Titan Slayer – Desolated Heroes Single Review
Titan Slayer has just released their latest single Desolated Heroes on Venator Music. There is a nice load-up period that starts things off, drawing listeners in as the arrangements gradually begin to pick up steam. The epic stylings of this single mean that listeners will be absolutely engrossed in the composition by the time that the last minute finishes and will be on the edges of their seats by the…
Phil Varca & The SlamJammers 10/24 in Long Island
Phil Varca & The SlamJammers are an act that has been able to successfully craft a unique style of rock and roll while establishing themselves as some of the most compelling and intense musicians that are currently out on the touring circuit. The band has been out on the road for twenty-five years (playing with a laundry list of some of the best known touring bands, a list that includes…
Thierry David Hypnosis CD Review
Freedom’s Alluring Call is a trance-infused instrumental composition that deftly links together natural and artificial elements into something that is brooding, expressive, and carries a narrative richer than any vocal effort.