Famous October begin their latest album One Day Baby with a slow, deliberate multi-part harmony. When strings enter into the equation, the initial effort here is given depth. The Frost exists at the juncture between sultry alt-rock, classic country & western, and more contemplative folk.
Javier Martinez’s new single, the lively Courtesan, touches upon the singer-songwriter style of Dylan with a bit of folk-punk. A solid narrative is weaved through the single, while Javier’s vocals shine brilliantly on the top of the track. The guitar/drum dynamic imbues the track with greater complexity.
Big Sky is a powerful track in the vein of Joni Mitchell or Sarah McLachlan. There is little more to this introductory effort than Electra’s vocals and guitar work. Taken together, these two elements make for a track that will resound loudly in the hearts of anyone fortunate enough to listen in.
Red Oak, Texas’ Yung Thes released On the Weekend earlier this month; the track shines due to electronic-infused backing beat and a slightly laid-back vocal approach. The repetition of the titular phrase hammers home the effort that much harder. When it falls is one of our favorite Yung Thes tracks; the production is very retro and feels pulled from an 1980s movie soundtrack. This beat highlights the flow perfectly, which comes…
Fraudband is a band from Melbourne, Australia; the act has released an album in September of last year with two EPs released before that. A split EP with Bevis Frond has just been released on Kasumuen Records.
Trav Torch’s Quarter Tank Of Gas tells a story while Torch walks a tightrope between R&B and rap styles to great effect. Repetition is utilized to great effect during this single , while Quarter Tank Of Gas’ hooky nature is bolstered through each section having some line that will catch listeners’ attentions.
AV Super Sunshine has released their “Love NYD,” a single that builds upon the styles of acts as diverse as Monster Magnet and INXS. The slinky sound of late-nineties alternative rock is powerful here.
“I Can’t Believe I Found You In That Town,” the latest effort from Mike Doughty, is a powerful effort. The single talks about finding one’s soulmate, keeping things light and fun.
AJJ has been an act that we’ve missed out on over the last decade. However on their latest track, “Goodbye, Oh Goodbye”, the band has put forth an output that will ensnare a few sets of ears. There is the sort of ironic indie rock of Weezer that is married to the folk-punk of The Devil is Electric and Defiance, Ohio.
Devil’s Thought, the latest single by Kivanc Kilicer links together the 1980s metal of Iron Maiden and Judas Priest with the thrash-metal of early Metallica. Kilicer’s vocals shine brightly on Devil’s Thought, giving the composition a stellar narrative side. The ability of Kivanc to pull double duty and contribute to the overall harmonies achieved by Devil’s Thought is amazing.
Source’s Memories Of Yesterday immediately draws listeners in to the tremendously engrossing instrumentation that ties together a ropy bass line, splashing drums, and a guitar that adds a further narrative quality to the composition. Source’s Memories Of Yesterday is fantastic in its dual nature.
Hi-Five comes forth with Kit Kat, a single that feels absolutely timeless. The act is able to build off of their late-1980s and early-1990s discography to make something that is sweet while being sultry.
BK’s No Pain starts out with tremendous energy. The call and response gradually gives way to a ferociously-spat flow and a production that has hints of Kanye West. BK’s styles tie together bits of Tech N9ne, Tyler The Creator, and Wale with a strong dollop of his own unique approach to things.
Jon Mullane’s Born Beautiful is a touching pop-rock effort in the vein of Train and OneRepublic. The instrumentation present here reverberates loudly through the single, giving Mullane’s inimitable vocals a boost.
Stay Down immediately draws listeners in with a combination of haunting guitar work and alluring vocals; this single gradually gains momentum until Fire to the Stars kick in to the chorus. The sheer skill Fire to the Stars exhibit in keeping listeners following intently is unparalleled, creating a track in “Stay Down” that deserves alt-rock radio play.
Don’t be worried that their band name sounds like the title of an Adult Swim show, Curse of Lono have just turned in a shockingly sweet debut that is equal parts Teenage Fanclub and a gothic Big Star. Together for just a year, the London-based five piece put out a dark, smart soundscape that seems like a soundtrack to a Tom Waits’ dream. In fact, the four-songs on this self-titled…
Anything Goes is punctuated by a rapid lyrical flow in the vein of Bone Thugs & Harmony. Hints of horrorcore and street rap approaches that are threaded in the backing beat to this single makes this cut something that a wide swath of fans can appreciate. I particularly like the callback to the 1990s California scene of Too Short and E-40 with Casting Call; the Spartan production here allows listeners’ focus…
Dark, brooding, and grave in its opening, World Void Web’s Think Void ensures that listeners will be on the edges of their seats by the time that Snore of a 100 Crore ends. The track deftly blends vocal snippets with industrial and traditional Indian musics, making for something that is wholly unique. Where most artists would struggle to corral such a diverse array of styles, World Void Web is able to…
The recent desire of universal and other companies to create and otherwise refresh the vinyl market is fantastic, as I recall there being a number of years in the late 90s and early 2000 where a great many albums either received a tiny print run or did not get a vinyl release outside of a 12-inch single.
Corvaa’s Zipper is a dance track that hearkens back to the early 1990s for inspiration, all while including the expressive synths and emotive arrangements that are a hallmark of current EDM.