How have your New Jersey roots influenced your musical beginnings, and how do they continue to shape your band’s sound now? That is hard to say. We are a New Jersey band but have never sounded like the famous New Jersey bands that have come before us. I’ve heard people say that we embody a New Jersey attitude. It could mean that our sound has an energetic rock feel paired…
Of Limbo/Big Panda Records. Long Beach, CA Rockers Of Limbo have released a raucous & fun new track and video, ‘Let’s Go’. Known for high energy, on the brink of out-of-control live shows, they create an electric atmosphere that is infectious – making it impossible not to have a good time. The band is racing forward and ready to move to another level with their career. Of Limbo says “The song started with the riff and everything just fell into place around that. “Let’s Go” just felt like the right sentiment for the energy of that riff. Then lyrically…
The Century Family Records. Alt.Pop artist Little Hurt is heading out on a co-headlining tour with Hembree to support his new single ‘Buttercup’ . The song is a compact, clever nugget of pristine pop-rock perfection that features longtime friend The Ready Set on guest vocals. ‘Buttercup’ offers a frank confession of romantic uncertainty and insecurity — set to a funky backbeat, pulsing guitars, colorful layers of emotion and an instantly memorable whistled refrain. Little Hurt (Aka Colin…
Greg, how do your New Jersey roots play a part in shaping the Greg Hoy and The Boys sound? How and when did you and The Boys officially meet? Being born as a songwriter in New Jersey gives me certain rights. Example: my top two karaoke songs are ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ by Bon Jovi, and ‘It Was a Very Good Year’ by Frank Sinatra. (Fun fact: I won a…
1. What was it that got you into making music? How Old were you? “I was 14 when I started getting serious ideas and intentions with music. No Signal spawned in just a couple days of conceptualizing. As cliche as it sounds it felt like a ‘calling’, I kind of feel like a messenger, if things go good it’ll all start to come together and make sense to everybody. As…
Modern Rock powerhouse Messer are sharing their empowering new single ‘Unfvckwitable’, the follow-up to their Top 40 Active Rock song “Hope In This World’. Known for their catchy hooks and high energy live performances, they continue to build their career as a truly independent Rock band. The band says “Unfvckwitable” is a state of being. It’s the conscious decision to be unfazed and unaffected by the storms around you. It’s a commitment to…
Global Rock band Sick Puppies are collaborating with ESPN/ESPN+ to launch their new single ‘Ready Steady Go’, a cover of the Paul Oakenfold hit song. The music will be used in National Hockey League (NHL) on ESPN promos on all their platforms through the end of 2022. Watch the initial ESPN promo spot here: The intense, driving version of ‘Ready Steady Go’ has been released on all streaming services and is sure to…
When and where did you discover your passion for writing songs and raps? What made you want to pursue music professionally? Upon moving back to the East Coast from Venice Beach CA, I really took my raps to the next level upon hearing high energy electro beats made by Colormind. When I became part of the music production process, it revealed a deeper writing opportunity where I could act upon…
‘I don’t know at which point the world stopped validating romance. Divorce and breakup rates are on the rise, the influx or responsibilities that no longer allow for intimate relationships due to stress or worry. It’s awfully present even in the music of today, breakup ballads, selfish examinations to skirt mutual responsibilities. For many like myself, it’s a little sickening. When a piece of art comes along that actively wants…
If you know Everett De Morier, you know unpredictability. In a career that has spanned more than twenty-five years, Mr. De Morier has written everything from the Weekly World News’ My Wife Is Having the Reincarnation of Elvis to the Hollywood optioned Thirty-Three Cecils. He’s an essayist, an author, a humorist, a contributor, a thinker. And, a seeker. Because a decorated career that has included appearances on the likes of…
The constellation of hops utilized here by Deep Ellum (Simcoe, Idaho 7 and Amarillo) establishes a unique flavor for this hazy IPA. Bountiful amounts of orange and apricot hit imbibers after the first taste hits their lips. Lemony esters build up and highlight the hoppiness of Lateral Haze. As the beer continues to warm to a temperature closer to that of a cooler fall night here in Arkansas, some of…
Marcelo Frota, aka, MOMO, has evolved from an experimental psychedelic artist, to a scorching Adult Contemporary Singer/Songwriter. His 6th album, I Was Told To Be Quiet, is being reissued by his record company, to celebrate its 3 year anniversary. It will be pressed to vinyl for the first time, which is a cause for celebration in many ways. The reemergence of vinyl has to be considered a major victory in…
There’s a lot to be said about the last two years. For Quarry, they took the time between 2020 and 2022 to craft an album worthy of the times, soaking up every ounce of anguish, disarray, and togetherness; coming up with something that could not only portray the worst of times without the best of times was undoubtedly a challenge, but Positioning the Sun is a critical hit of a…
Quick Fire, the Prolab pre-workout is an essential way to go and ensure that one gets the energy that they need to successfully complete a strenuous session. One of the key problems that becomes evident after having a intense workout comes in the desire to get back into the gym. You may be able to have a set of personal records shattered during a Monday workout but then it becomes difficult…
Lady Laces starts with booming drums and haunting, emotive guitar lines. The vocals are assertive enough to drive the effort while being tender enough to infuse a brightness to the track. The distinct elements encountered during the track’s runtime are truly a sight to behold. Shifting from more rock-oriented pop to something utterly heartfelt, BOSCO ensures that listeners are firmly planted at the edges of their seats. The production of…
While He Reminds Me Of You, the latest single from The High Plains Drifters will immediately draw listeners in through an EDM-infused opening, the effort showcvase a refresh and revolutionary take on multiple music genres. While there’s decidedly a nod to late-nineties pop music in the initial section, The High Plains Drifters switch back to a more early-1980s style (eg Boston, STYX) for the remainder of the track. With nods…
The Sound Of Monday’s “Keeper Of The Mood” links together the lounge music of the 1960s with the pop-rock of late-nineties acts. The production of this single ensures each snare, guitar, or lyrics glistens with polish. The vocals build off of the tradition of Ween and Fastball as they move into a central role during the track’s middle. A sizzling horn punctuates the track before a vocal / drum dynamic…
Greg Hoy & The Boys has released their new 4-track EP “Demons at Night”. Beginning with 1983, GH&TB are able to make an emphatic statement that any fan of rock music will be able to appreciate. The EP’s titular effort Demons at Night has the act moving between arena rock and hair metal – one can hear how the band has been inspired by Thin Lizzy, Foreigner, and Van Halen…
She’s No Doll, She’s a Woman is the latest single from Marshall Oakman. On this effort (and video), Oakman is able to draw back on 1990s alternative rock. With bright, vibrant vocals and fuzzy guitars representing the backbone for the song, it’s the haunting percussive elements that provide the most depth. This is a deceptively complex composition, one that will continue to yield new discoveries well into a listener’s fifth…
On far, Rob Eberle is able to make large strides from his previous efforts. The tremendous emotion that impacts listeners from the onset of this cut is substantial. Perhaps most fascinating to us has to be Eberle’s abiliy to ensnare listeners with little more than his voice. Gradually incorporating instrumentation into far, Rob will keep listeners firmly on the edges of their seats. There’s nods to pop and electronic here;…