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;…
Chris St. John has released his new EP, “When Dreams End”. On Lost Without Your Love, St. John is able to create a timeless track that draws upon the tradition of Chris Isaak and the more introspective output of the Pet Shop Boys. The song outwardly feels laid-back, but underneath that exterior, contains very thoughtful arrangements. As a result, the single will stick with listeners long after the effort ceases.…
Did your upbringing impact your passion for music? When did you realize that music was something you could pursue professionally? Music was a way for me to express difficult emotions in my life. We came to the U.S. from a refugee camp in Thailand and had massive culture shock as well as constant financial pressure to pay rent, pay back our airfare from the camp, buy food and buy a…
KRiTTA’s “DEAL MYSELF” is a banger of a track. The song is able to call back to the inimitable production of mid-1990s NYC while having some of the most alluring wordplay we’ve heard so far this year. Staying reverent while boldly forging through with his own unique style, KRiTTA is making big plays with his latest single. The track could easily slot into rap radio but there’s a depth to…
On Out of Touch, Seth Adam is immediately able to ratched up the emootion. Little more is needed during this introductory section than a man and his guitar. Gradually adding other twists and turns into the composition, Seth takes fans on a journey. Rather than meander, he is able to have a singular focus. Imparting himself into each and every note, this cut ends up being wholly engrossing for anyone…
On Memories Of You, Rich Wyman & Lisa Needham are able to speak to numerous generations of pop-rock fans. The paired vocals are able to push each other to greater heights, while the dynamic between the guitars and drums on the track make for a lively outing. The song is produced masterfully, with enough distinct elements to keep listeners tuned in even five or ten plays in. We’re enamoured with…
On Shower Thoughts, Tamas Bulla is able to impart a tremendous amount of heartfelt emotion into the mix. There’s nods to Shawn Mendes, Justin Bieber and Lorde that are discernible here, but the beauty of Bulla’s song is how much he is able to impart himself into the pop tradition. The overall instrumentation is fairly austere, providing just enough of a backdrop to Bulla’s vocals to push each into an…
Angela Moss Poole’s “Speak To The Mountain” is a powerful effort that will resound with listeners long after the song ceases playing. There’s a supreme confidence present with each lyric laid down by Poole, while the funky backdrop of the single’s instrumentation remains reverant of the greater corpus of gospel music. The production present on Speak To The Mountain gives both Poole’s voice and the arrangement ample time to shine…
Describe the formation of the group The High Plains Drifters, and the significance behind the group’s name? Christina Benedetto: This is more a question for Larry. But for my part, Larry and I have been friends and drinking buddies for ages. When he asked me to join the group I was over the moon. I love all the guys in the band. Just to give you a rundown, in case…
The 21 different performances included in Elizabeth Sombart’s Singing the Nocturnes are a more than adequate overview and re-interpretation of Frederic Chopin’s vaunted Nocturnes written just before the composer’s untimely death. Sombart’s musical reputation is built on superlative piano playing that’s propelled the French-born pianist from her beginning at seven years old, multiple years of study in various major foreign capitals, and working alongside the finest music instructors working today. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_sombart/?hl=en…
It’s been a while since we have had the chance to take a good, look analysis of a vaporizer. We sat down and gave the new Vie Vaporizer a spin and are pleased to report that it blends together a good amount of functions with a small price tag. The product has a real-time monitor that is set up to properly modify the temperature in the chamber, making sure that vapor…
Scarecrow is a slow-burning track by AV Super Sunshine that gradually opens up into an assertive, hook-heavy track in the vein of Styx or BTO. The strong percussive beat that is weaved through the single will tattoo itself deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. The amount of charisma that bubbles forth from the single’s vocals is hard to deny. With each element of AV Super Sunshine working at…
On Tug of War, Joe Bermudez is able to lay down some infectious beats while Dana McKeon imbues the song with just enough in the way of pop (crossover) vibes. This single could easily be slotted on major radio rotation as well as being added to numerous DJ sets. The emotive power of Bermudez’s synths here add further complexity to the track. What results is something that both amps up…