Category: Features

Posted on: September 16, 2020 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

The Blendification System by Daniel Bruder

There is increasing interest in expanding the purview of what we deem possible in business/corporate design. The ever-expanding range of commercial possibilities thanks to the evolution of technology, among other elements, underline the demands on today’s business leadership to remain innovate or risk obscurity in the modern marketplace. Daniel Bruder’s 360 degree approach to the issue of business leadership today emerges with unquestionable detail in the book The Blendification System: Achieving…

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Posted on: September 13, 2020 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sun & Flesh “Hell Is People”

Hell is People is a rager of a track, blending together the mid-oughts output of Papa Roach and Disturbed with some straight-forward guitar riffs and furious drum fills. The charismatic vocals that sit at the top of the track unite a number of distinct sections that will bring fans as far afield as System of a Down, Guns and Roses, and even Megadeth. The band’s strongest side during their new…

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Posted on: September 13, 2020 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ready, Steady, Die! “Deep”

Deep has Ready, Steady, Die! create a slinky, intense effort that links together Garbage and Nine Inch Nails. There’s a bit of modern EDM wobble incorporated here, paired alongside some seriously traditional / classical arrangements. The track is so eclectic that fans of practically any genre will find something that they can appreciate here. However disjointed the song may seem at the surface, the act is able to create a…

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Posted on: September 13, 2020 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Forevers “Frederique” and “Rockets Fly”

Frederique has an airy sound that seems like an evolutionary step forward from Carole King and The Carpenters. Technically proficient instrumentation work masterfully in providing just enough highlighting to the vocals. Fans of yacht rock or Sade-style R&B will find something they can sink their teeth into. The Forevers have the uncanny ability to transform older musical styles into something that speaks volumes to modern music fans. Rockets Fly calls…

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Posted on: September 13, 2020 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Faizan feat. Amadeus “Aether”

Aether is an engrossing effort that links together ethereal performers like Black Tape For A Blue Girl with world music and classical genres. While the track does not include a vocal element, the strings and percussion unite to tell a rich tale. The brooding, bold elements that are approached during the single’s first half gradually move into something more airy and tender. Fans should strap on their headphones to hear…

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Posted on: September 13, 2020 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

A-Lister “Groove-A”

A-Lister has released Groove-A, a poppy track that has a timeless feel to it. With a charismatic set of vocals and a bouncy backing beat, the track will easily bury itself deep into listeners’ brains. There are a few nice changes to the track’s tempo that will keep listeners firmly on the edges of their seats. It is this ability to move through styles and sounds that provide ample replay…

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Posted on: September 13, 2020 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Samar “Stop Killing Us”

On Stop Killing Us, Samar is able to make a tremendously catchy and hard-hitting effort. With nods to The Game and Freeway in his verbal flow, Samar is able to make something familiar yet wholly unique in rap music. The backing beat has a hit of DJ Premier and J Dilla. Shifting to a dreamier lead out toward the final minute of the track, Samar attempts to showcase how dangerous…

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Posted on: September 13, 2020 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Young Rich Kidz “Amber Alert”

Amber Alert, the latest single from Young Rich Kidz, has some intense wordplay that builds off the work of Tyler the Creator and Wiz Khalifa. Utilizing the titular alter as the cut’s backing beat, YRK ensure that listeners will immediately be locked into what the act is laying out here. There’s literally no time to take a breath here as the group keeps hitting fans with intricate lyrical content and…

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Posted on: September 13, 2020 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Wheelblocks “Aces High”

Injecting a bit of additional frenetic energy to the Iron Maiden classic, the combination of heavy metal royalty that comprise The Wheelblocks are able to put their impression deep. The video showcases that the music can stay as pure as all get out even if the performers are hundreds (if not thousands) of miles away. Of particular note during this version has to be the sizzling guitar riffs laid down…

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Posted on: September 6, 2020 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Shaheed & DJ Supreme “1 Time 2 Many”

1 Time 2 Many is a poignant track showcasing the continual problem of policing in the United States’ baked-in sort of racism. The stories of disproportionate force being utilized by police departments towards African-Americans has been a sad reality of the last 100+ years; Shaheed’s smart repetition of the titular phrase has the effect of hammering home this fact into the minds of anyone listening to the track. The track’s…

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Posted on: September 6, 2020 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Tkay Maidza “You Sad”

You Sad has Tkay Maidza crafting an airy, confident pop-themed track. With nods to mid-1990s performers like Natalie Cole and Sheryl Crow, the effort is able to forge boldly forth with a unique flair. The vocals are placed front and center, with the backing instrumentation of synth and guitar acting as the perfect compliment for Tkay’s lyrics. You Sad simultaneously showcases the worth of the individual and the ability to…

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Posted on: September 3, 2020 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

“If Money Talks (It Ain’t Sayin’ Much to Me)” by Brandyn Cross

You can’t hold down Brandyn Cross. After a devastating train accident that changed his world, Cross has emerged a solo artist years later. His new single, If Money Talks (It Ain’t on Speakin’ Terms With Me) co-written by Daryl Stevenett.is a prosperous tale of a hardworking man that can’t seem to cash-in. The all-too-relatable tale is bolstered through the slide guitar and a forlorn violin. Cross’ new track is bankable…

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Posted on: September 2, 2020 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 1

HeisTheArtist releases new EP Entitled Adam & Eve

With a slinky groove behind its melodic strut, there’s never any question in the opening bars of “Boom – Love Version” as to whether or not we’re getting the best performance out of HeIsTheArtist possible – around every turn in his new EP Adam & Eve, this slow jam crooner is giving every part of himself to the audience. Sensuousness is delivered through an unbranded lens in Adam & Eve, and while…

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Posted on: September 2, 2020 Posted by: Aaron_George Comments: 0

Clothing For Your First Hunting Spree – How To Gear Up

Modern hunting requires a great deal of preparation, involving everything right from the weapons to hunting gear, navigational aids and clothing. For the beginners, it would be easy to ignore the importance of the right kind of outfits. But they really can make a difference to your comfort, mobility and safety in the wild. It makes sense to brush your knowledge about hunting clothing so that you can pick and…

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Posted on: September 2, 2020 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

David Haerle “The Free Show” and “Run And Be Free”

The Free Show has a fascinating vocal delivery. Dropping the instrumentation to a lower level, Haerle is able to draw fan’s attention to the lyrical content. Rather than leaving the guitars and drums out in the cold, the next section reverses the roles with a nice uptick to the track’s tempo. Run and Be Free has Haerle tell a rich story about how his own lie (as well as LA’s)…

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Posted on: September 2, 2020 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

5ive ft Giant “Let’s Dance”

Let’s Dance is a throwback to the easy-going rap tracks of the mid-1990s. 5ive ft Giant has tremendous vocal ability showcased here; the cadence that he achieves here is single-handedly the reason fans will stay o the edges of their seats. Moving into the chorus, Let’s Dance takes on hints of tradition of gospel vocal delivery. By mooring the track to a number of distinct genres, 5ive ft Giant is…

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Posted on: September 2, 2020 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Devinn Le’Raay “Gas U Up” and “Still Luv Me”

Gas U Up starts out with an assertive bass line and Devinn Le’Raay’s impassioned vocals. Together, these two elements are able to build upon the tradition of performers like K-Ci and JoJo and Tyrese all while creating something vibrant and future-facing.Two minutes is all that Le’Raay needs to create a bonafide hit. Still Luv Me calls back to the R&B style of the late 1990s. Le’Raay’s ability to tell a…

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Posted on: September 2, 2020 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Bakir Floyd “2 A.M.”

Bakir Floyd is able to showcase his tender side on his latest single, 2 A.M.. There’s little needed for the song’s backing instrumentation than a snap and sequenced drum line, allowing Bakir ample ability to really craft a finesse-filled narrative. Adding a bit of rapid-fire lyrical content at the song’s final quarter, Floyd ensures that the track will remain fresh in listeners’ minds for months after their initial experience. 2…

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Posted on: September 2, 2020 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Ginny Luke “Love Hypocrisy”

Love Hypocrisy has a haunting, brilliant sound that separates what Ginny Luke is doing from any other pop performers. With nods to hard rock and EDM, the song ends up having a deep, layered body. Fans will be able to find new twists and turns on subsequent plays, all while they are serenades by the charismatic chops of Ginny Luke. Hitting a crescendo at the 2:45 mark, Luke is able…

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Posted on: August 30, 2020 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Blindboss “Fake Internet Points”

Blindboss blends together California pop-punk with bits of Voltaire, Coheed and Cambria, and CKY. On Fake Internet Points, there’s a circus atmosphere crafted in the track and accompanying vocals. Deliberate drumming and robust bass linked together the otherworldly guitars and keys. The emotive vocal approach here will appease fans of Yellowcard and Unwritten Law, while the song’s lyrical content will speak to those individuals that have become burnt out at…

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