It’s sometimes easy to forget just how controversial the genre of punk rock was years ago. Long before every mall in America flogged Ramones and Clash t-shirts and before 6-year old kids were sporting mohawks on the school bus, the Sex Pistols scandalized a conservative England and eventually the U.S., by going on a live TV Show and cursing at stuffy host Bill Grundy, essentially ending his career and launching…
My Religion is your latest album. What does it contribute to your story? The name of the album starts from the song “My Religion.” And the name for the song starts from this idea that my step-father had, that I shouldn’t watch these religious shows on TV, with those nonsense preachers. This was when I came to Canada at age 11. Which tracks off of My Religion are your favorites, and what…
Given the current state of realty TV, comprised of vapid celebrities and back stabbing nobodies who will step on anyone to grab their 15 minutes, this series based around the Boston hamburger joint, co-owned by Donnie and Mark Wahlberg and run by their chef brother is surprisingly sweet. This being realty TV in 2014, the entire series is written and staged like every other show masquerading as “realty” (hey, look…
The title comes from the famous SNL sketch where Star Trek’s William Shatner implores a group of Trekkies with the message: Get a Life! This documentary, based on Shatner’s book of the same title, is much more positive, with Captain Kirk and his camera crew following around a wide range of fans, from different backgrounds, to find out why Star Trek is such a defining piece of their life. Despite…
Kevin Kern has imbued a number of his classic tracks with a vitality and vigor that allows Always Near to speak volumes to anyone listening in, whether it be long-term lovebirds or those that may be new to romantic relationships.
Sacred Earth have released a number of titles that have expanded what listeners can expect from world music. The Way Home’s Om Namah Shivaya is a thoughtful start to Real Music’s latest compilation, Breath of Life. The nearly nine-minute track allows listeners to meditate and get into a fruitful mindspace. The subtle shifts in styles that are present during this track will keep listeners focused for the entirety of the…
Evangeline is your latest album. What does it contribute to Blind Lemon Pledge’s story? “Evangeline” is the fourth album I have recorded under the Blind Lemon Pledge name. And in this album I come full circle back to the style of my first album – creating, recording, producing, and editing all the tracks and instrumentation myself. In 2008, I was able to devote myself “full-time” to my music. As part…
If you’re in your late 30s to mid-40s, reading this review and don’t cop to listening to a little Ratt or Bon Jovi in your teens; Slamming a Poison or Motley Crue cassette into your car’s tape deck, then you were either raised Amish or you’re very likely, completely full of shit. There is almost no way you could have been a teenager in the ‘80s and not spent a…
“Unbreakable” the first single off Dirty South’s highly-anticipated sophomore album “WITH YOU” is out now and available as an instant download to fans who pre-order the album, which is slated for release November 4th in the U.S. on Astralwerks.
The Banner Days is your new album. Can you describe the process of moving from writing to recording the album? Sure. Once we had the components of the songs, and their basic structure, we brought in our Producer Brandon Bee and talked about which songs needed to be on this record, what the instrumentation would be, and how to arrange each song to maximize its strengths. Brandon is great at…
…A Mountain, A Struggle, A Tunnel, A Light… is the latest effort from Jiggley Jones, and contains six slices of his life discussed through music. Walk On Me starts things off, and it showcases Jones as a performer that is able to weave a tremendously interesting narration. The instrumentation that is present during this introductory track provides a very complete and beautiful polish to Jones’ vocals. The slower tempo taken…
Right Angles is an intense bit of progressive metal that immediately hits listeners and does not let them go. The arrangements that Demos creates on this album showcase his technical skill, all while creating a narrative that is as rich and fulfilling as any vocal-heavy composition. The same high level of momentum continues with Under a Darkened Sky, an eight-plus minute composition that links together early0-nineties Megadeth with Machine Head.…
Class Reunion is an act that has been around in some form or another since 2007. The constituent members of Class Reunion have known each other for a considerably longer time, meeting at high school in 1983. The act links together a wide variety of styles and approaches to create something wholly unique while maintaining enough ties to current and contemporary music to keep listeners interesting from the beginning to…
The Banner Days begins with My Beloved. The track immediately ties together the two constituent vocals to make for a rich and fulfilling sound, while the arrangements that are present during this introductory track pus the effort into an entirely new realm. Loomis and Whitney create a style of music that deftly ties together country, indie, and singer-songwriter formats into something that will keep listeners on the edges of their…
Josey Milner’s current single, Cowgirls, is a high-energy sort of country track that builds off of the work of Carrie Underwood, Shania Twain, Kelly Clarkson and Kellie Pickler. The track pushes both instrumental and vocal sides to greater heights. It is really a feat of Milner that she is able to create such a musically fulfilling track that is still able to hammer home a clear set of vocals. An…
The ferocity of the opening of Escape is something that will immediately draw listeners in, while the initial vocal work provides a considerable level of variety to the track. Able Danger creates a style of rock that touches upon the work of Amy Lee (Evanescence) and Nightwish, while having enough hooks and melodies placed into the track to make a serious play for radio play.
Candi pours very light blonde with a white head that sits on top of the beer. The 9.5% ABV of the beer is hidden nicely through the inclusion of a considerable sweet element. What results with Candi is a very drinkable tripel that would be dangerous in large quantities. The burn that Candi does provide keeps each subsequent sip interesting. The beer’s bubble gum and fruit notes can be discerned…
Laptops have traditionally had poor or otherwise underpowered speakers. This means that individuals that are trying to watch video will have to be right up on the laptop, making it difficult if not impossible to hear dialogue properly. The sub-$20 Genius Stereo USB Powered Speakers are a perfect addition for the laptop bag. The speakers are incredibly light and have a number of distinct colors (for those looking to match),…
The beer pours as black as night with a tannish head that takes some time to dissipate. The beer has a malty nose that obfuscates some of the nuances that are resent in the beer. The initial sip yields hints of coffee, chocolate, and a slight sweetness at the end of the sip. There is a little amount of a bready, malt element that can be discerned variously through the…
Green Head IPA pours with a very dark amber / orange coloration, and a small amount of long-lasting, persistent tannish head. There is a strong hop nose to the beer, while the initial sip yields a decent amount of bitterness and a sweetness at the end. The 7.2% ABV of the beer is hidden well with the bold flavors and thirst-quenching aspects of the beer. Strong grapefruit, pine, and citrus…