So We Go is Alex Di Leo’s latest single, a retro-eighties sort of song that works well in current alternative circles. Alex’s vocals are passionate and fun, while So We Go’s instrumentation sparkles brightly. Despite the track ceasing at the four minute mark, there is a fullness and robustness to So We Go that will stick with listeners long after the track’s final note plays.
Vama’s Ghosts At War is an inspirational sort of rock that builds off of the framework of artists like the Foo Fighters and U2. The band’s instrumentation on Ghosts At War is impressive, with the dynamic of guitar, bass, and drum making for the perfect backdrop for the vocals.
KING ROPES begin their album DIRT with Dogleg Boy, a track that skillfully blends together 1990s alt-rock with the grungy, dirty theatric rock of Alice Cooper. Strong guitars, echoing vocals, and a taut instrumentation immediately draw listeners in. Lurch on Sister is a deliberate sounding track that bounces back and forth with ropy bass line and passionate, emotive vocals. The hook that KING ROPES craft during this track will tattoo itself deeply,…
Midwest-based group The Legal Matters is the power pop supergroup made up of members from bands you’ve likely never heard of (Hippodrome, anyone? The Phenomenal Cats? An American Underdog?). Regardless their collaboration in The Legal Matters is bound to bring the attention these guys clearly deserve.
Aaron Lee Tasjan may be prolific, but he is anything but easy to categorize. He’s played guitar with the New York Dolls and Drivin N’ Cryin, started his own Glam Indie rock band and can still manage to pay homage to some of the great acoustic singer/songwriters of the ‘70s on his solo efforts. His latest, “Silver Tears,” tips a hat to everyone from Harry Nilsson to John Prine, in…
Fire To The Stars’ “Wholesale Slaughter” is a trancy piece of indie-rock that takes listeners on a journey. Careful instrumentation and haunting vocals unite to make an engrossing effort. The 4:30 of the single provides ample opportunity for Fire To The Stars to show off powerful guitar chops and a musical tautness that resounds loudly after the track ceases. There is a very natural ebbing and flowing to Wholesale Slaughter…
Dami’s J’s is a fast-paced rap track that showcases a tremendous dedication by the performer. While there are hints of artists like Rick Ross and Kid Cudi here, the path that Dami takes on his latest single is purely his own.
Anana Kaye’s Carolina is a crossover track that touches upon the work of performers like Stevie Nicks and Sheryl Crow. The soft-spoken vocals of Kaye have a perfect counterpoint in emotive guitars and on-point drumming. The multiple layers of Carolina mean that fans will continue to find new twists and turns even a few listens in.
Trevor Wesley’s In This World is a unique pop track that takes up hints of rap and sixties soul to ensnare listeners. Strong, authoritative drums and intelligent arrangements keep the replay value of In This World high. The narrative of In This World is clear and will be appreciated by anyone that has been fond of another.
There’s certainly no dearth of Bob Dylan live records out there. Thanks to the Bootleg series, just about every Dylan concert ever put to tape has found its way to the public (or likely will soon). “The Real Royal Albert Hall 1966 Concert” is the latest and one of the most curious in Dylan lore. It also happens to be a fantastic set.
How have your compositions changed since your first release? I think that there has been an evolution, good or bad I do not know ,but a lot of things happened in my personal life ,in the world around me since my first album that I voluntarily or involuntarily incorporated in my music, my lyrics.
Amir Higher creates an inspirational EDM/dance track (featuring EVS) that immediately cranks it into high gear from the single’s onset. A particularly robust backing beat and nice pause before the vocals kick back in add a further boost to I Am Ready’s energy.
Tremble’s cover of Jason Derulo’s “Want To Want Me” infuses the single with a sultry, slinky sound. Below that, there is a trap/industrial beat that further separates this version from the original. The vocals and instrumentation open into a twinkling, contemplative chorus; Tremble is able to give this single an ethereal, otherworldly sort of sound.
Nik Salazar’s Who Am I Kidding is a tremendously emotional track, with Nik’s vocals keeping listeners focused on the composition. Hints of Justin Bieber and Zayn can be heard here, but Salazar does well in incorporating hints of earlier pop performers like Usher and Justin Timberlake.
Christina Rubino’s “Godspeed and Guns” a powerful rock track. Rubino is able to link together Tori Amos and Joni Mitchell. The backing instrumentation does well in creating a framework upon which Rubino’s vocals can shine. A bit of Mexican influence can be heard in the horns and maraca inclusions that come into view at points.
Carolyn Marie’s Shelter Me is a pop/EDM track that from its onset will tattoo its melodies deep into the minds of fans. The backing instrumentation ebbs and flows into something intense. Synths and an authoritative beat make this single ready for large amounts of radio rotation.
In the 11-year span of their first run, Australia’s Crowded House could simply do no wrong, churning out one brilliant album after the next at a rate of just about an album every other year until their split in 1996. The band has since reunited two times – between 2006 – 2011 and again in 2016 – but it’s hard to find a period as creatively solid as their first…
AV Super Sunshine’s “Star Man” is a contemplative progressive rock track that ties together Jethro Tull and Donovan with hints of Nirvana’s Lake of Fire (Meat Puppets) cover. Bold vocals work alongside a ropy and intricate bass line and enough atmosphere to provide a solid highlight to the narrative laid out.
Kenney Polson crafts some lovely smooth jazz sounds during his latest single, Babydoll. Without a word, Polson is able to weave an incredibly rich story with his saxophone. The intricate sax solo that punctuates the second half of Babydoll showcases tremendous skill as well as smarts – this is a momentary shift that provides that oomph to keep Babydoll strong until the end. The production of the single adds to…
May Fall create a single in Same Code that ties together Chromeo, Cassius, and Daft Punk into a soulful, electronic-tinged effort. A robust instrumentation provides highlighting to the track while eliciting comparisons to Taco and Falco.