Slow Burn is the first effort on Inward of Eden’s latest album, Mind Control. The band is able to strike immediately with taut instrumentation in a similar vein of The White Stripes and Wolfmother, with a good hint of the sludgy heavy metal of Deliverance-era Corrosion of Conformity that shines through. The titular effort on Mind Control is a high-energy effort that inserts hints of punk (Ixnay on the Hombre-era The…
Jay Clark Band’s Cocked & Loaded begins with Get Wild,a powerful track that soars on the backs of intense drums, passionate vocals, and a hard rock sound that mixes and matches the strongest elements of the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and more contemporary approaches. Hell or High Water takes up the standards of Every Mother’s Nightmare and Warrant, with taut instrumentation and a gritty, weathered set of vocals that fit right in…
Tempe-based rockers the Gin Blossoms didn’t have a long run with their initial go round – just three albums before breaking up in 1997 – but man, two of those records are now rightly considered classics. UMe is finally putting out 1992’s “New Miserable Experience” and 1996’s “Congratulations, I’m Sorry” out on limited edition colored vinyl just in time for the 25th anniversary of the former.
In a stroke of genius, Pink Floyd Records has dug deep in the archives to pull out rare and oftentimes unreleased music and videos for this stunning Box Set. There are several of these sets that have just been released (including a massive 38 disc set) that chronicle the unpolished moments of one of the most enigmatic art bands to ever step into a recording studio.
Simona E Milano is one of those powerful tracks that will speak to listeners no matter which languages in which they are familiar. Corrao’s vocals during this single are powerful, touching,m and emotive. The guitar that is threaded through Simona E Milano are the backbone for the track, but the overarching sound of the track is created when the drums are added into the mix. The track does a tremendous job…
Jonathan Di Renzo’s Getting Nowhere begins with Desire, a high-energy track that blends together equal amounts of 1970s Detroit rock, mid-nineties alt rock, and a bit of grunge and punk. The supersonic vocals that are laid down during this introductory track are bolstered further by proficient drums and guitar, giving the track an epic sound that will resound loudly after the album ceases to play.
Carl Borden’s Breathe begins I Lift My Hands. This track blends together bold synth line that set the stage for the approaches and environment to follow. The four and a half minutes of this introductory song will keep listeners on the edges of their seats; Borden’s ability to create such a coherent introductory statement is unparalleled.
Steve Loza’s All Is One begins with Takeoff to Tokyo, a jazz-infused track that blends together the jazz style of the 1930s with an on-point instrumentation and a narrative that is as rich and varied as any lengthy lyrical composition.
Quantum Split’s America is a track that refreshes the hair metal of the late 1980s and early 1990s with the post-grunge sound of a Seven Mary Three. The vocals are wholly unique; they stand out boldly from the jangly guitars and shuffling, on-point drums. The dynamic between the vocals and the drums is something to behold, as the track is pushed to an entirely higher plateau.
David Haerle’s “Women Make The World Go ‘Round” (which features the vocal contributions of Bess Harrison) is a beautiful piece of alt-rock that ties together nu-wave with twee pop. The hint of lounge present in Haerle’s vocals imbue the track with a vintage sound, as does the Carly Simon-esque sound of Harrison’s vox. The taut instrumentation of “Women Make The World Go ‘Round” is beautiful, adding further depth to an already…
Authoritative heavy metal issues forth during The Dead Daisies’ latest track “Make Some Noise – Live & Louder”, with a polished sound that allows the guitars, drums, and vocals to shine alone or contribute to something greater than their constituent parts.
“The Final Cut” came at a pivotal time for Pink Floyd. Though it was the band’s 12th album, it was the follow up to the wildly successful musical epic “The Wall.” It would also be the last studio album to feature founding member Roger Waters. Released in 1983, “The Final Cut” was another concept album for the band set against the backdrop of war. Though it failed to live up…
Before he uprooted his life and moved to Austin to make it as a musician, Lawrence Morrill Glass worked as a set designer in LA where he also had a hand in special effects, working on movies and TV ads. I have no idea how good he was at his last job, but if “Neanderthal” is a promise of things to come, he clearly made the right move becoming a…
Nikki Shae’s latest single Favorite Hello (Hardest Goodbye) is a tremendously emotional effort that links together 1990s and 2000s pop, country, and alternative rock into a track that will keep fans listening in from the first note to the cut’s final gasp. It is not a surprise that Shae resides in Nashville; the instrumentation is something that listeners will immediately hear, with a backing instrumentation that is much more thoughtful and…
Tiara Nicole’s least single “Real Man” is a deep confessional about how she longs for a man that will treat her right. The beat is slow and sensual and the vocals are soft and sweet; they blend together to make a solid R&B release.
Be Only You’s latest single “Winning” is destined to be a theme song for the summer. The trio’s hip hop vocals are hard hitting and powerful, these girls are sure to become a fan favorite. I think fans of artists like Beyonce and Rihanna will love Be Only You.
Bells and Robes’ new single “Duality” is an instant hit with its catchy hip hop vocals and EDM beat. The song is a fast paced poem that really makes you want to get up and dance. I would suggest Bells and Robes to fans of Lupe Fiasco or Wiz Khalifa.
Tritonal has shown themselves time and time again to be hit makers in the Electronic Dance genre. Their new single “Strangers” is definitely going to make them top the charts again this summer. “Strangers” is upbeat and poppy with EDM bass, the production is smooth and clear allowing both the music and vocals to shine throughout the song.
Today, we are speaking with Jim Bohn. Can you give us a little background information about yourself? How did you get into music? Funny thing. When I was very young (five or six), my parents bought a cheap plastic EMENEE organ for the family. Everyone else goofed off with it and eventually got bored. One day, after a Catholic mass (I was required to attend as a first grader), I…
Witch Doctor is the opening effort on Niq Reefman’s new album, A Selection of Musical Tales. The track links together alternative rock, reggae, and funk in a unique fashion. There is a powerful set of vocals that sit at the top of the track, while the inclusion of horns adds further variation to an already deep effort.