Building upon the framework of artists like Jeremih and The Weeknd, Jesse Eplan is able to create a catchy single in Dreams. The dual duty of the vocals (creating a narrative, adding to the overall harmony of the single) indicates that Eplan can hang with R&B and pop royalty. A twinkling instrumentation that plays at the periphery of Dreams keeps things interesting from the opening note to the final lyric. The…
Voices of Extreme create a powerful, orchestral sort of metal that is tremendously reverent to the heavy metal of the eighties and nineties while coming forth with a clarity and focused sound that works well in current circles.
Shadow Pearson & The City Song Players have released a new single, Finger On The Pulse, to commemorate those that lost their live in the Pulse Nightclub shooting. The two-part vocals work well in tandem or as counters for one-another.
The acoustic version of K-Syran’s Hello is richly emotive and draws on a rich rock traditional to cross genre boundaries. The dual duty of the vocals – telling a story and adding further depth to the instrumentation – tie together this effort like no other.
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UK-based group Cowtown, along with having a truly great band name, have a jerky, frenetic sound that is equal parts Talking Heads and Oingo Boingo with just enough pop hooks to recall a band like the Knack. Their latest, “Paranormal Romance,” takes the sound that’s been hinted at in earlier records to chaotically perfect new heights.
The sound created by Mayve during the opening strains of their new EP, Motion, is influenced by the new wave of the 1980s. Hints of Tears For Fears and The Psychedelic Furs are weaved through You. You is an airy and dreamy sort of alterna-pop; sequenced drums, richly emotive guitars, and a wispy set of vocals make this introductory effort tremendously compelling, a reason why fans should continue to focus…
Rush has always been a polarizing band: you either hate ‘em or you love ‘em (and I’m talking fanatical love here). Nowhere is that more apparent than on this documentary about the legendary Canadian band and their fans. Filmed in 2015 when the band was in the middle of their 40th anniversary tour, one many assumed would be the band’s last.
Picture is a crossover track that deftly ties together country and pop styles into something that fans of Jimmy Buffett and Travis Tritt will be able to appreciate.
The Exodus EP is the new release from K.P. Wolfe; the titular single is a confident pop song that showcases Wolfe’s vocals. The production of this first track will immediately draw listeners in; the range that Wolfe reaches here will ensure that fans are focused in until the end of this extended play. Icarus is another hit as K.P. Wolfe continues the rich musical tradition of performers like Ingrid Michaelson…
Coral Creek released their self-titled album, which begins with Way Back. Way Back is a folk-styled piece of rock that brings hints of blues, Neil Young, and country to make something wholly unique. Coral Creek is a tremendous band; the dynamic crafted here by the band nearly overwhelms the two vocals; Way Back is a track that could easily garner radio rotation.
Down to Memphis is the titular (and opening) song from Scott Smith’s latest release. The track has a luscious production that allows Smith’s vocals to reside front and center. The narrative content of this introductory effort immediately catches fans (both old and new) up on Scott’s back story and intent for this release.
Blind Man Drivin’ starts off Six String Soldier, an intense track that brings equal amount Santana-esque guitars, blues, and lounge music together with flair and raw skill. The amount of narrative that Stuckey’s guitar brings to the mix cannot be ignored; the different nods to The Dools and Jimi Hendrix make this opening one of the more memorable we’ve experienced.
When The Earth Was Still Flat by Brother Spellbinder begins with Speed of Sound, a deliberate track that builds upon the folk and sixties/seventies pop-country of Nancy Sinatra and Patsy Cline. A very honest and timeless sound acts as the backdrop for these vocals to rest upon.
Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Flower Girl lack the pretentiousness that sometimes comes to mind when thinking of bands from that scene. In fact, this unassuming band sounds completely sincere and opposite of any self-consciousness. They have a knack for sounding “sweet” without sounding too “twee.” The syrupy pop hooks would be accessible to elementary-school students (save for a few references to things like like marijuana), yet not so precious…
Chuck Murphy’s “Peace Be With You” is a timeless piece of Americana, tying together the smoothed-out sounds of seventies’ rock, country guitar, and a whole heap of charisma to make for a delightful outing. Murphy’s vocals are unparalleled, possessing a familiarity while being wholly unique.
Reyna Roberts’ “I’m Coming For Ya” is a track that would absolutely be at home on pop radio stations. This R&B meets trap sound takes up equal amounts of the 2000s and 2010s to make for a track that will stick with listeners long after it concludes.
Bassett’s Ghost Hwy is a contemplative piece of indie-rock that has Bassett take listeners on a lyrical and musical journey. Listeners can discern hints of Cherub Rock-era Smashing Pumpkin and Joseph Arthur. The track continues to build with strings and windswept instrumentation, imparting a more ethereal sound to the single.
Dobolo’s able to create a very tropical sort of rap / R&B. Thick bass lines and smooth, Akon and Sean Kingston-inspired vocals make for a hooky, catchy experience. The backing beat works here; it fades a bit into the periphery when Dobolo is vocalizing and moves into a more intense role when Dobolo steps back.
Pablo Embon immediately starts off Funky Side of the Road with Is That You, a track that deftly unites 1990s jazz with the more experimental modern (1950s/1960s) and fusion jazz styles. The narrative that is weaved through this track needs no vocals; Embon’s arrangements and dynamics (percussion / guitar, piano/ bass) make a fairly lighthearted opening something substantially more intricate than it seems.
John Vincent Curry’s Still The Same is an honest and touching folk-infused pop music. Curry’s Americana approach and poignant subject material will make fans out of listeners. The production of Still The Same is fantastic, capturing a considerable increase in the momentum while allowing the track to have a close and cozy sound.