Religious narrow-mindedness, like conservative politicians, has always been a boon for the music world. So when musician bree (no last name necessary) – raised in a religious cult led by her pops where secular music was a no-no – and was cast out at 17, she naturally she turned to the Devil’s music. And to wildly paraphrase Dusty Springfield, no one rocks as hard as the child of a…
Don’t you lie to me / Yooplaaa! is the band’s latest EP, and it showcases a certain eclecticism to hooyoosay. It is this certain undefinable quality that will bring listeners in by waves. Hints of They Might Be Giants, XTC, and Devo can all be heard in this introductory track. The funky electronic-infused style of the band during this effort will burrow deeply into listeners’ psyches, while there are enough…
“Moss” CEO of C.U.F Gang Entertainment is a super-charged dynamic Artist/Entrepreneur who has his talented fingers on the pulse of urban entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion. He is CEO of C.U.F GANG Entertainment- which consists of aspiring and established music artists, producers, designers, promoters, models and other professionals. His company has a fashion clothing line in addition to a music division. Moss will be dropping HOBB CITY ( Hustle Or…
The biggest and most welcoming surprise about Hold, the debut from Highness, is that it sounds very little like what you would expect, given the resume of its band members. Collectively, the group members have put in time with Darkest Hour, Christie Front Drive and City of Caterpillar, among others. And while Highness does take elements from all – emo, metal, post-hardcore, the sound is not an obvious carbon copy…
AMORE’ has been described as “a living legend in the making”. She is an award winning Urban Alternative R&B, self proclaimed “SOULSTRESS”. The former California Regional R&B “Artist of the Year” is a 28 year old singer songwriter performer with a sultry voice style that will touch & consume anyone with ears & hearts. She is up & coming in the Los Angeles area music scene having performed at various…
The Fruit & Oats Breakfast Cereal cups come in two flavors – Mixed Berry and Strawberry-Banana. The cup is microwave-safe, allowing for it to be ready in about 60 to 75 seconds. The company includes two packets in each cup, with one containing oats and the other holding the variety of fruits (strawberry and banana; strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries). For those that cannot or do not want to bring…
Intraworkout supplements usually consist of little more than amino acids. The effect that they have is important, decreasing overall fatigue and reducing catabolization rates, but BCAA Hyperblend Energy looks to force the average intraworkout to do more. BCAA Hyperblend Energy contains a 3:1:1 ration of amino acids along with a decent dose of caffeine (150mg). The supplement is fleshed out with the inclusion of Ursolic Acid (from Rhodiola Rosea), Astravar …
Jack The Giant Slayer is a title that works beautifully on the Blu-Ray 3D medium. The larger than life tale about a young adult and a race of giants is helmed by Nicholas Hoult and Ewan McGregor, and does a great job in updating the Jack mythos for the current generation. The audio is equal to the video track, rendering the dialogue and atmospheric noise as close to reality as…
Though it may not have the cool back-and-forth mail delivery lore of The Postal Service’s one and only record, This is Thunder is still a testament to putting up with geographical barriers to cobble together a great record. And while The Postal Service juggled different time zones for an entire full length, for This is Thunder it was just a four-song EP and not a full album yet, but the…
In just over nine years, the wildly prolific lush pop (I honestly never know what to call this genre – Orchestra pop? Chamber pop?), Morning Bell has churned out four EPs and six full length. Aside from Willie Nelson and Ryan Adams, that type of pace hasn’t been kept by musicians since the 70’s and all those bands were likely locked in the studio thanks to fists full of speed.…
The Schiek Platinum Model 540 Lifting Gloves (priced at around $40) will allow individuals to protect their hands from the rigors of heavy weight training. The Amara synthetic leather that comprise the Model 540s is fashionable while possessing durability in droves. I am a fan of the adjustable wrist wraps, which can be tightened or loosened based on the specific exercises one is doing. For example, I make sure…
Mohu creates quality antennas for those individuals that, for whatever reason, require an antenna. The Sky HD TV Antenna can be purchased from around $170-190, and will be able to be mounted easily due to its design (similar to two boomerangs placed together) and its light weight (4.4 pounds). The Mohu Sky HD TV possesses a range considerably larger than similar antennae, with a 60 mile limit. To ensure that…
The high energy of the opening of Release You will invite listeners into the track, which is helmed with AxelJordan’s stellar vocals. This means that Release You has a Jason Derulo meets Chris Brown feel, all while having the electronic crunch that EDM fans will eagerly devour. Release You is a stellar dance track that has the chops to make it on pop rotation; where there seems to be…
The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange Season 1 is contained on four discs. Each of the first season’s 30 episodes are captured here, with a faithful reproduction of the original audio and video. The show will take a few episodes to truly get, as The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange come off as a blend of Pee-Wee’s Playhouse and Veggietales. The show contains humor that will work perfectly…
Send Me A Sign is a fun track that soars not only because of the two-part harmonies that are present, but also because of the fuzzy, warm backing that the Hammond establishes. The track could easily make it onto rock rotation, and entices listeners to continue with the titular EP. If You Want (the buh bah song) allows the vocals to take double duty. Where there is a decidedly narrative…
The Water Village has just released a self-titled album, which can be purchased at a variety of online retailers (which include Spotify, iTunes, and Amazon). The first single released off of “The Water Village”, The Potato Song, showcases the instrumental and vocal sides of The Water Village. This soft bit of pop music looks to break a number of the assumptions about what music is and what it can do.…
Egypt Central begat Devour the Day. I feel that the tracks that comprise Time & Pressure showcase an act that is mature enough to make thoughtful music but still possesses the ability to kick ass and take names. The album begins with Respect, a punk-infused track that ratchets up the work of Avenged Sevenfold and The Offspring into something much more toothy and in your face. Good Man does…
This clear rum does for rum what Cabo Wabo did for tequila. There is a crispness that goes nicely with a sugary, toasted flavor. Fruit notes, linking together banana, coconut, and even guava, provide greater nuance to each mixed drink and shot. Where rank and file rum simply works better in mixed drinks, Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum is a perfect sipping spirit for the days by the pool. When…
It’s been two years since Ben Folds got the band (the Five)back together and they’ve been making up for lost time, hitting the studio for last year’s The Sound of the Life of the Mind then doing a lap around the globe on their reunion tour. It appears Ben and the boys were kind enough to record those shows, so that they could give us Ben Folds Five Live (clever…
The Economic Meltdown is a collection of five Frontline shows about the ongoing financial crisis on the world stage, which clock in at about 5 hours. Inside The Meltdown provides viewers with a set of actions that contributed to the crash of the economy, with a particular focus on the actions of United States Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke. Ten Trillion and…