Belmar, New Jersey’s The Victory Drive begins their Before I Self Destruct EP with a cover of the 2009 Lady Gaga track Bad Romance. The Victory Drive’s version of this single moves through a number of different styles, including EDM, goth, and emo music. By the time that this cover concludes, listeners will be on the edges of their seats.
Pretti Emage’s Bad Mamacita is a crossover rap / R&B / pop tracko that is able to succeed through the vocal contributions of both members of Pretti Emage plus the robust backing beat that acts as the base level for the performers to work off of. The flow that comprises the lyric side of things will tattoo itself deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. The track has enough…
Dizzy is the latest track by K-Syran, and this track is a skillful blend of pop and dance styles. K-Syran’s vocal styles tie together Katy Perry, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Madonna. The synths and percussion that plays behind K-Syran’s vocals highlights the vocals at all the right points.
A week or so ago, we covered the new Mellah Nix track, Luther The Shooter. We had some time to delve a little bit deeper into Mellah Nix’s discography, and wanted to pull out a few additional tracks which listeners need to search out. Tokeeo is a punch bit of rap that has Mellah Nix create his own style, with nods to 50 Cent, Jay-Z and Plies. The production of this…
Elusive’s 10 Day is a powerful track that defies genre conventions. The simplistic instrumentation allows the vocals an ample opportunity to shine. There is a gradual rise in the tempo of 10 Days, keeping listeners on the edges of their seats. The high hats that stand in opposition to these vocals give a strong beat to 10 Days that will stick deep in listeners’ minds long after the track ceases…
On The Levee Broke, Gary Nichols is able to blend together an impassioned set of vocals with tremendously proficient guitar arrangements. The harmonies that are created during this introductory track will have fans on the edges of their seats. To Get Out of Pickin’ Cotton elicits a sunny Southern day; there is a laid back sound that feels like the rock of the 1970s while there is a considerable nod…
theSHIFT’s new single Consecrate is new indie rock single that is sure to thrill fans of the genre both new and old. The vocals are melodic and the beat is soft and soothing. The production is soft with light stings and drums the compliment the vocals very well. I also thin that the arrangement is great with no overlaps in the song allowing both the vocals an instrumentation to shine…
Kevin Tiah’s newest song “Bring Back 2005” is fun and bouncy pop punk song reminiscing on the days of the mid 2000’s. The song is an obvious homages to Boeling for Soup’s famous hit “1985”, but also takes on the sounds of similar bands like Yellow Card and The Ataris. The song has a unique yet familiar composition intentionally reminding one of the late 200’s pop punk scene, the production…
Force M.D.S new single “Don’t Rush” is a sexy R&B song that is for sure going to be a hit in the clubs around the US and abroad! Force M.D.S have a very sensual sounds similar to artist like Bryan Mc Knight or R. Kelly. The vocals are soft yet deep really making the song into a stirring single. The composition is great and the beat production is on point with…
Mista Roe’s new single “Birds and Bees” is a sensual R&B hit for the summer. Mista Roe has a distinct but sexy voice that makes the listener want to dance. The beat is slow yet moving with low bass and light sytnh it accompanies the vocals well. Mista Roe’s production is balanced no part of the song seems to overlap or lag. I really think that fans of Trey Songz…
Rich Lowe’s new single “Boogey Man” is amazing! The song is a fresh breath of R&B mixed with juicy pop beats to make an all around fun song. The production is sleek and really makes the song stand out. It makes you want to get up and dance! Lowe’s music is similar to that of artist like Jason Derulo or Chris Brown, but he still keeps his own unique sound.…
Water’s new single “One Night” is sure to become a trap hit for the summer. Water’s vocals and a sick beat make this song amazing, his voice is deep and bassy and are complimented well by the upbeat sounds of the instrumentation. I think this song is reminiscent of early Atlanta trap but it still has new sound. The song is arranged with no parts overlapping or fighting for attention…
The likelihood of the full New Order line up getting back together is somewhere between another Replacements reunion (possible, but doubtful) and a Smiths Reunion (Morrissey is just as likely to start eating meat and showing a bit of humility). But this collection of live albums from Peter Hook, founding member of both New Order and their precursor, Joy Division, is bound to serve as some solace to lifelong fans…
Jaylon Ashaun’s latest single “Settle” is absolutely amazing! The song has a sound that blends R&B with an interesting electronic beat, the song is kind of reminiscent of late 90’s electronic music but it has a sound of it own. The song is well composed the instrumentation compliments Jaylon’s voice and lyrics perfectly. This song would be great for the club, it’s edgy and a little dark, perfect for dancing.…
Juice Yung’n’s latest single “Aayy” is a great new song for the summer. The song is catchy, Juice’s flow is consistent and interesting. The beat is really cool too, it has a electronic sound with quite a bit of bass. The song is composed and produced well, each part compliments each other to make a solid single. Juice’s lyrics and flow are memorable and by the end of the song…
Angus Crowne and the Family Jewels begin their new album Shag Rug with Little Green Rug. There is a serious nod to surf rock that includes hints of the Dead Kennedys and The Clash; Angus Crowne are able to have a hit coming out of the starting blocks. Get Me A Beer adds a bit of lounge and Tiny Tim into the mix; there is a frenetic sound, a bubbliness…
Carrington is able to create a late-nineties and early oughts sound of pop punk from the first few seconds of their new EP, Learning Curves. There are hints of Face To Face, Mest, Taking Back Sunday and Good Charlotte. The emotional intensity of this introductory track is enough to keep listeners on the edges of their seats. Punchy drums, snotty vocals, and a dense instrumentation ensure that fans will continue…
When She’s Walking By Your Side is the introductory effort on Frank Migliorelli & The Dirt Nappers’ new album, Bass, Drums, Guitars & Organs. The track is a powerful piece of pop rock that builds off fo the framework of surf rock and 1950s / 1960s acts. The intricate bass line and alluring vocals make the track speak to listeners of all ages, while holding up nicely to repeat plays.
It’s been a full decade since The Menzingers put out their debut and while each album since has drawn strong reviews from critics and praise from fans, listening back to that first couple of albums it’s still incredible to see how far this foursome from Scranton have come.
Over the course of the last year, we have had a great time listening to Killing Tyranny’s Martyr. So much, in fact, that I feel there are some hidden tracks that deserve a bit more explication. The Plague is what 1980s California thrash should have sounded like; with even the releases of luminaries like Anthrax and Metallica sounding tinny and faint, the sheer in your face sound of splashy drums and…