With ten albums and countless singles under your belt you are undoubtedly a very hard worker. “Two Hands” is a testament to this fact, and with that, do you have any advice to those who need that extra push and motivation to work hard and do their best during this challenging time? The world will give you exactly what you give it. I think of the old saying “the grass…
Josh Fiend immediately brings together a number of distinct approaches with the first song on his new EP. The Last Time unites traditional country music, a bit of blues, and a whole heck of a lot of the singer-songwriter style. The inimitable vocal tack that Field takes here has a bit of the grittiness of a Waylon Jennings or John Mellencamp. The production of The Last Time ensures that the…
Jojo Engelbert’s “Sweet n Sour” is a high-energy track that will bury its hooky chorus deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. Both the supersonic vox of Engelbert and the synth/drum backdrop combine to make for something that could easily make it onto pop rotation and radio playlists. There’s a timeless sound to Sweet n Sour that ensures that a wide swath of fans will be able to find…
Ricci Bamboo’s “Papa” is an impactful track. The vocals laid down here are effervescent, telling a story as each subsequent utterance adds mightily to the overall harmonies established by the drums and keys. The track twinkles in its runtime, moving ever closer to the end. The song itself eats, shoots and leaves but listeners are never quite the same. Check out the video (below) for Ricci Bamboo’s Papa and let…
Where do you draw inspiration from as an artist? Who would you consider to be your greatest musical role models? I believe all gifts, talents, inspiration, and creativity come from God, our Creator. So, I draw inspiration as an artist from my faith in Christ. I am inspired when I look at God’s creation, the universe, the earth, and humanity. Growing up, my most significant musical role models were gospel greats like…
What was the intention behind “Shake Down” and why was it important to incorporate the beautiful farm setting for the visual? Can you talk about the process of creating the concepts for both the song and music video? The intention behind “Shake Down” was to show my love of Country Fried Chicken, Horses, and of course country life, food and good times with friends on the farm. The process of…
Norman Alexander makes some significant progress with his latest single ‘The Reason.’ The unwavering musical aura of Norman Alexander is spreading even far with his latest musical activities. The latest music video, ‘The Reason,’ has premiered with an official music video that garnered over a million views in just 12 days. Aside from the track ‘The Reason’ creating a massive buzz in the music industry, Norman also caught the attention…
The Ballad Of Elvis Presley has such a timeless sound to it that listeners will be shocked that the track was released in the current era. From the immaculate walking guitar line or the crystal-clear vocals laid down by Cotton and Preston, the song will check all the boxes for fans of classic 1960s country. The Ballad Of Elvis Presley’s product serves two masters – aside from keeping things sounding…
Rob Eberle’s doubtful is a track that effortlessly joins together pop, R&B and EDM in a fashion that will be appreciated by anyone that listens to the song. The vocals here are emotive and impacting, taking inspiration from Panic at the Disco and BTS while the dynamism of the track’s instrumentation keeps things fresh throughout. The second movement of doubtful acts as a soft reset, shining a spotlight on Rob’s…
I’ll Be The One, Le Sonic’s latest has a timeless sound to it that ensures that the song could easily hang alongside the work of The Carpenters and Carole King, all while having snazzy instrumentation leading the song to glory. The bit of brass that swells up at points plus the perfectly-timed percussion combine to make for something eminently enjoyable. Le Sonic’s decision to feature Lauran Beluzo on lead vocals…
Elektragaaz’s Behind The Final Veil is an interesting composition, blending together 1990s electronica with hints of industrial and goth. There’s a narrative that weaves its way through the song, gradually shifting and changing as the song brings in guitars and bass lines. The track will have listeners firmly planted on the edges of their seats. The infectious beat that plays throughout Behind The Final Veil provides the baseline upon which…
Sergio Napoletano’s Kids In The Hall calls back to the indie-rock of the early-to-mid 1990s. There’s subtle nods to Sebadoh’s fuzziness and the assertive vocals of Perry Ferrell. The addition Napoletano brings to this genre of music comes in the richness of the composition. The plinking of the keys, the alluring guitar work, and an ear not only for radio-friendly music but for arrangements that are complex and fulfilling ensures…
Canada’s Jeremy Rice may have finally found that breakthrough hit – “Why Do You Lie” has jumped and jived its way onto the pop rock scene. The song’s swagger and addictive chorus will surely have audiences dancing in the aisles. Rice, who is from Quebec, injects just a bit of French-spoken lyrics, and leaves most of the talking up to the harmonies and the excellent music riverbed. Tethered to the…
Nick Phoenix has released a cinematic video for the song ‘Andromeda’ from his ‘Wide World’ album.The video was shot in Pasadena, CA on the historic campus of the California Institute of Technology and various locations in the Mohave Desert. Explaining about ‘Andromeda’, Phoenix says “The song is about an astronomer who dreams of visiting the Andromeda Galaxy and he designs a propulsion system. The song delves into whether he is looking to escape this world…
Austin, TX based Cody Jasper is a chameleon of Rock N’ Roll – releasing music that is themed around the way he lives and shared life experiences with his fans. His bold choices show a daring to mix in different genres along with straight ahead Rock N’ Roll, including Blues and Outlaw Country. With the release of new song “Who You Are” he sings about an enduring universal theme, unconditional love. Cody explains “After…
Can you explain the process of creating the characters of the cowgirl and the alien? The title came first while I was mixing the original track in my home studio. They were opposites to me, the cowgirl and the alien. The visuals came quickly after, as I thought of one scene after the other. I lived in Tucson, Arizona for a bit and love the desert and for me the…
You’ve heard this story before. It hasn’t quite been told in this iteration, however, with onetime darlings of the more than fledgling rock scene of early 1990’s Nashville playing a starring role. Guevara zoomed right up to the brink of potential global success before fashion and bad fortune knocked them out of the box. The whole band’s existence comes out of the blue. They likely never expected to go as…
On The Eighty Six Seas’s new single “The Insomniac’s Lament”, an immense arrangement will take listeners through countless musical styles and approaches. There’s a bit of mid-2000s emo rock, hints of Great Big Sea-esque celtic, hints of pitch-shifting and even keys that would seem at home in the most cozy singer-songwriter fare. Somehow, The Eighty Six Seas are able to combine these disparate styles to make something alluring – if…
On Pidgie’s They Took You Away, there’s an engrossing instrumental dynamic that ties together guitar and drums. This creates the perfect backdrop for her vocals, as they are able to immediately pull at listeners’ heart strings. The song itself builds off the more wind-swept performers of the 1980s, a laundry list of who’s who including Stevie Nicks and The Go-Gos. What Pidgie does to put her own spin on things…
Hoodie Rob’s “No Stress” is an emotive rap track that showcases an engrossing narrative with dreamy instrumentation. The charisma that is presented here by Hoodie Rob ensures that he can garner attention by radio programmers and Spotify curators alike. The bars and arrangements combine to make something that will stick with listeners long after the song ceases to play. “Perky in My Fiji” intersperses a quicker patter with booming bass…