Category: Features

Posted on: October 7, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Rap Protein Gummies

Rap protein gummies are a based protein supplement as the name may suggest. However unlike many protein containing supplements and other products, rap protein gummies actually taste good. Many individuals remember fruit snacks from when they were children; they will be very familiar with the flavor profile of Rap Gummies.

Posted on: October 6, 2014 Posted by: rwibowo Comments: 0

Thorinder Review

We received a Thorinder in the mail a few weeks ago. We were able to utilize it and had a few thoughts about the product. This Thorinder is painted, or powder coated, with a very catching powder black color. There is a clear top to the Thorinder lid ensuring that individuals can see the plant material be ground and disappear into the lower levels of the grinder. This Thorinder has…

Posted on: October 6, 2014 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Not the Life it Seems: the True Lives of My Chemical Romance

Let’s get this out of the way up front: yes, it does seem odd that someone has written a bio on a band that was around for just over a decade; and a band that is (rightfully or not) maligned for their connection to the watered-down nu-Emo genre (I actually think a lot of the criticism is misdirected as the band were closer to Glam than they were Emo). It’s…

Posted on: October 6, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

2Four & DJ Majestik Intergalactic EP Review

Lockdown features Charlie Rose is a perfect blend of hard-nosed EDM and club-ready R&B. The tracks’ production is at such a point that a DJ could easily sneak it into a set alongside major-label performers while still keeping the momentum and energy high. Charlie Rose’s vocals are a blend of Gorilla Zoe and The Game while still possessing a unique quality that pushes the track to an entirely new plateau.…

Posted on: October 6, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Logan’s Roadhouse – Canton, MI

The overall decor of the Logan’s Roadhouse was one that was brightly lit, while the decor really matched the overall cowboy / western theme. Once we were seated the waitress provided our drinks immediately. The service was incredibly fast with a number of stops by the table to ensure that everything was to our liking. We placed our order and within a few short minutes our appetizer came out. The…

Posted on: October 2, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Tony Levitas Black Sky Blanket CD Review

Take This Love is a track that builds upon the work of seventies rockers and provides listeners in the current era with something rich and meaty to bite into. The overall production of the track is solid enough to let the vocals, drums, and guitars ample opportunity to shine alone and as a cohesive unit. The cogent sound of the tracks on Black Sky Blanket really speak to Levitas’ ability…

Posted on: October 2, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Deja Mae Wicked Games Single Review

This EDM and trap – inspired cover of The Weeknd’s single is given a new lease on life. The heavy, dark sound of the instrumentation provides a solid backbone upon which Deja Mae can build. The production allows the vocal and instrumental efforts ample opportunity to shine, all while creating a cohesive and comprehensive feeling to the cut. The echoing, haunting vocals of Deja Mae will stick with listeners long after…

Posted on: October 1, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Jayne Ava March Single Review

There is a skillful blend of pop, EDM, and R&B styles that will appease fans of Britney Spears, Ke$ha, and Lana Del Ray. March is a track that will keep listeners on the dance floor, with a backing back that links together rap, dubstep, and European dance styles. There are a number of twists and turns that are presented during this track, making for a much more fulfilling experience than…

Posted on: September 29, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Alvin Harrison, The 99 EP Review

Rough Times in America is a soulful track that resounds loudly even after the track ceases. A smart production allows each constituent element of the track to shine, meaning that the bass, drums, and multiple vocals are provided with ample opportunity to shine separately and as a contributing element. The track is a call to action, building off of the work of artists like Phil Ochs and USA For Africa.…

Posted on: September 26, 2014 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Lunchbox – Lunchbox Loves You (Vinyl)

After more than a decade off, the Berkley power pop band Lunchbox is back with what is easily their finest collection of songs. A little goofy, but immensely fun, Lunchbox Loves You is 10 indie pop songs brimming with jangly guitars, sing-along choruses and plenty of handclaps.

Posted on: September 22, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Voices of Terror Rock-Rap Dynasty CD Review

I Am the Beast is a track that blends together catchy electronic, rap, and rock styles into something that is an expansion of P.O.D. and Eminem. The sheer quality of the musical arrangements during Rock-Rap Dynasty is hat sets off the title from other titles released this year. Lethal Weapon puts the instrumental side of things to the fore, creating a very quick tempo that keeps listeners on the edges…

Posted on: September 21, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Leonard Faraday Interview

Hello, Leonard. Thanks for sitting down with us. Can you provide us a little information about yourself and what you are attempting to do with your music? Hi, thanks for having me!  I’d say that the things which influenced me the most growing up have been what I’m trying to capture in my writing and in the stylistic choices I’m making in the music.  I’ve always loved album-oriented rock, the…

Posted on: September 17, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Leonard Faraday Foundation CD Review

Foundation begins with She Hides Away, a track that touches upon progressive rock, alternative, and harder forms of music. The production is such that the dfferent elements of the tracks – guitars, drums, and vocals – are able to shine on their own as well as contribute to a very cohesive sort of opening. Awake begins with a very spacy / fuzzy guitar and shuffling drum beat before Faraday’s Zevon…

Posted on: September 16, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Anie Lovekill EP

The titular effort on the Lovekill EP is a complex unity of synth-pop, The Anniversary, Say Anything, and Matt and Kim. The track is very dense and filled to the brim with different vocals, instruments, and arrangements. Amongst all of this material something honest and beautiful is created, with the introductory track dovetailing nicely into Honey. The more authoritative and emotionally heavy arrangements here showcase the instrumental side of the…

Posted on: September 16, 2014 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

A Shoreline Dream – The Silent Sunrise

Shoegaze is still alive and well, thanks to bands like Denver-based A Shoreline Dream. Their fourth full-length, The Silent Sunrise, sounds like a band raised on old Lush, Ride and even a couple of Sigur Ros records. The nine-tracks here divert little from the basic formula of atmospheric guitars and Ryan Policky’s subtle vocals struggling to be heard over the deep lines of synth and guitars. The recording of The…

Posted on: September 15, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Vozerts Duel Single Review

Duel is the latest effort from Vozerts, who are a cutting edge band from Macedonia. The single will immediately make fans of anyone that has listened to eighties and nineties dance music, industrial, and gothic rock. The production of the track is incredibly clear and allows all the constituent elements ample opportunity to shine through. The different elements – vocals, synthesizers, drums – all combine to make an alluring and…

Posted on: September 15, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Blind Lemon Pledge Evangeline CD Review

Evangeline is Blind Lemon Pledge’s latest album, and captures a wide variety of styles and approaches over the album’s 10 tracks. Buley’s Farm is a very emotive and authoritative track that touches upon a much earlier blues and folk tradition. Each constituent element that contributes to this track (stomping, guitar, harmonica) is on-point. The multiple vocal harmony provides considerable energy to this track, ensuring that listeners stick with Evangeline. Jennie…

Posted on: September 15, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Billy Roberts and the Rough Riders The Last of the Originals CD Review

This Australian act has all of the energy and talent that they need to make the tracks on The Last of the Originals shine; over the course of 10 tracks, the band is able to establish their own unique style. Mrs Jones is a compelling track that settles in nicely to mid-nineties alt-country; hints of R.E.M. and Wilco can be made, all while the vocals provide a wonderful narrative quality…