Category: Features

Posted on: April 20, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

King Falcon Shares New Track & Video ‘Cadillac’

(Queens, New York) based rock outfit King Falcon have released their new song ‘Cadillac’ on Mascot Records. Melding indie-rock adventurousness with Classic Rock swagger, King Falcon’s ultra-catchy songwriting recalls artists like Black Keys, Cage The Elephant, Tame Impala, The Killers, Royal Blood, and Beck. ‘Cadillac’ was produced by Marshall Altman (Citizen Cope, Matt Nathanson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Mark Broussard) and mixed by 12-time Grammy-nominated mixing engineer and producer Mark Needham (The Killers, Imagine Dragons,…

Posted on: April 19, 2023 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Somesh Mathur feat. Zakir Suthar & Harmaan Nazim “HALLELUJAH”

On HALLELUJAH, Somesh Mathur is able to create a single that blends funk, electronic, and R&B with an international music flare. The vocals are able to add mightily to the overall harmonies achieved in this single, while the all-in chorus adds considerable fullness to the composition. The contributions here by Zakir Suthar and Harmaan Nazim do well to keep listener interest in this single high. Each distinct element on HALLELUJAH…

Posted on: April 19, 2023 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Ivan The Greatness “Power 2030”

Ivan The Greatness’s “Power 2030” has a strong beat and catchy vocals, ensuring that one will immediately be drawn in. Power 2030 is part pop, part R&B, and possesses enough drive and dedication to keep interest high through out. With nods to Jason Derulo, early Kanye and Trey Songz, there’s every chance in the world that Power 2030 will garner influencer attention. Ivan The Greatness incorporates bright visuals in to…

Posted on: April 19, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

Fox Apts. Releases Stunning Debut Album

Fox Apts. debut album Omen is a cinematic, epic indie rock opera, doing for modern indie rock what Green Day’s American Idiot or My Chemical Romance’s The Black Parade did for pop-punk nearly 20 years ago. The album is a mix of alt-rock with shades of roots and folk that creates moments that feel sampled from the soundtracks of psychological horror films from decades past. The band’s name comes from…

Posted on: April 17, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

King Falcon Shares New Track & Video ‘Cadillac’

Queens, New York based rock outfit King Falcon have released their new song ‘Cadillac’ on Mascot Records. Melding indie-rock adventurousness with Classic Rock swagger, King Falcon’s ultra-catchy songwriting recalls artists like Black Keys, Cage The Elephant, Tame Impala, The Killers, Royal Blood, and Beck. ‘Cadillac’ was produced by Marshall Altman (Citizen Cope, Matt Nathanson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Mark Broussard) and mixed by 12-time Grammy-nominated mixing engineer and producer Mark Needham (The Killers, Imagine Dragons,…

Posted on: April 16, 2023 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Bruce Makin – Pretty Girl

Pretty Girl, the latest effort from Bruce Makin, is an engrossing track that builds upon earlier works like 2016’s I Got It All and 2017’s I Just Can’t Go On. The song links together a number of genres, ranging from 1980s pop rock to hard-edged rock and dance, while Makin is able to indelibly imprint his own style on the resulting composition. The disparate approaches are made into a cohesive…

Posted on: April 16, 2023 Posted by: James Comments: 0

ADVM “WEEKEND”

ADVM’s “WEEKEND” is a supremely confident track with the rapper building upon the framework of Yung Gravy, Drake, Asher Roth and Bruno Mars. There’s the smallest hint here of early-2000s R&Bers like K&Ci and JoJo. WEEKEND is an effort that could easily make some waves on pop radio, but there’s a deceptive deepness that exists between the vocals and robust backing instrumentation. The inclusion of horns here allows for intrepid…

Posted on: April 16, 2023 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Rich Wyman & Lisa Needham “Forgiveness”

Rich Wyman & Lisa Needham have released a new single, Forgiveness. The dynamic that immediately presents itself – Rich’s vocals and sizzling guitars – are enough to draw in listeners by the barrelful. There are nods to 1970s rock, funk, and even a bit of blues rock. The presence of horns in Forgiveness provides a fullness to the composition. Forgiveness’ production allows each element – vocals, drums, horns, and guitars…

Posted on: April 16, 2023 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Echezona “TMH”

Echezona delivers some rapid-fire bars on his latest track TMH. Nods to Kanye and Kendrick can be picked up here, while the backing instrumentation digs in the crates for the perfect amount of Long Beach-styled klaxons. The crispness which each line is dropped far outstrips what is currently achieving radio attention. The back and forth between the vocals and the backing elements builds up this chugging momentum, hurtling fans to…

Posted on: April 16, 2023 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Shaheed and DJ Supreme “The Art Of Throwing Darts”

One of the strongest facets of Shaheed and DJ Supreme’s creative output is the duo’s ability to continually shift and modify their sound. With a 1980s-tinged backing synth that sweeps over the song, the song will immediately draw in listeners. The rapid-fire flow that plays out on top of these synths keeps the momentum high while providing something else for listeners to tuck into. We’re even more enamored with the…

Posted on: April 15, 2023 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Singer/Songwriter Barry Muir Releases New Single

A lot of pop singers are adopting more indulgent tones in their songwriting, but this just can’t be said of the one and only Barry Muir. His new single, elaborately titled “Home In A New York Minute,” is a concise, unfanciful shot of vitality to the indie pop/rock model. The stagnant pseudo-postmodernity of a tired alternative music scene isn’t present in this track – in its place, we’ve got a…

Posted on: April 12, 2023 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Scoville Unit “Reasons”

Reasons is a fun bit of punk-meets-math rock that looks back to the glory days of acts like The Red Hot Valentines and Weezer. The song has fuzzy guitars, charismatic vocals and a melody that is absolutely infectious. Include a sizzling guitar solo that delineates the two halves of Reasons and what one will experience here is nothing less than magical. Each part of Scoville Unit strike out on their…

Posted on: April 12, 2023 Posted by: James Comments: 0

D3X “Vacations Matter”

D3X’s “Vacations Matter” has a gritty, chill sound that stands boldly out from the rest of the rap crowding radio rotation. There are nods to Juice WRLD and Lil Nas X, but Vacations Matter shines brightest due to D3X’s own unique style and ability to rapidly cycle through tempos. Vacations Matter is a deceptively deep track, one that will continue to showcase different twists and turns even as listeners put…

Posted on: April 11, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

Stopping in with Waydown Wailers

What is your favorite element of music creation? Working out the parts and the creativity with the band, giving the songs energy. What part of the production process do you enjoy the most? Working in the studio, laying down parts, and feelinf git grow. We love the plotlines in the “Motor Scooter” music video! What inspired this concept or sparked this idea for the music video? Inspiration for the concept…

Posted on: April 11, 2023 Posted by: James Comments: 1

Shaheed and DJ Supreme “World Of Water”

Shaheed and DJ Supreme’s World Of Water is a powerful environmentally-themed track about the titular substance. There’s no extended metaphors or oblique references here, just a laser-like focus on promoting a message of responsible usage. The flow liad down here feels right at home with the mid-1990s Outkast and Goodie Mob discogrpahies, but there’s the same erudite feel that permeates each Shaheed and DJ Supreme composition. This single is a…

Posted on: April 11, 2023 Posted by: James Comments: 1

Stringz EMB “Save Me”

On Save Me, Stringz EMB is able to craft an intimate track that will have listeners following every word. The back and forth between KV The Write and Jay Marie approximate the tenseness present between a couple. The dynamic here is tremendously deep, something that will continue to pay dividends the more that listeners dig into the track. The song goes by so quickly; one will be eagerly craving more…

Posted on: April 11, 2023 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Laforren “Outsyder”

Laforren’s “Outsyder” is an automatic hit from the song’s onset. The rapid-fire flow that immediately issues out will have fans falling over each and every bar. The booming bass that plays at the bottom of Outsyder will shake some windows, providing the dark to the brighter light of Laforren’s vox. The song possesses ample polish, ensuring that the backing instrumentation and lyrics are able to shine together as well as…

Posted on: April 11, 2023 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Wellingta “No Goodbyes”

Wellingta’s “No Goodbyes” has a tremendous emotion to it that is bolstered through a responsive instrumentation. Building upon the tradition of late-1990s and early-oughts R&B, Wellingta is able to cultivate something that speaks to a wide swath of fans. The double-duty pulled here in conveying the single’s message and adding a further layer to the harmonies achieved by the guitars and drums further cements Wellingta into the upper echelon of…

Posted on: April 10, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

Checking in with Carbon County

The “Panic” music video cinematically depicts an apocalyptic blackout! What was the brainstorming process for the music video’s concept? Panic is the main featured song in the new Y2K comedy film called Millennium Bugs. We wanted to have the video relate to the goofy fear-of-the-apocalypse way the characters are portrayed in the film. What has the experience in the New York rock underground scene been like? Is there a favorite…

Posted on: April 10, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

Talking with LAN LAW

How would you describe your musical journey with the country genre since you first started making music? Lance: Our journey in country music hasn’t always been the easiest. I (Lance Curtis) started playing music at a year old with my grandpa and uncle’s family band. I played with them whenever I could for 16 years, until my grandpa passed away in 2017. It was always a family affair and he…