Category: Music Reviews

Posted on: January 28, 2021 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

My Guitar Drips Country by Richard Lynch

Decade spanning country superstar Richard Lynch returns with the winning, affable My Guitar Drips Country. Starting with the effective tone setting “Starting Now”, Lynch makes it clear, he’s about love and togetherness, and while it comes with a decidedly religious tint that might not be for everyone, his message is undeniably altruistic and should be heard. MORE ON RICHARD LYNCH: https://richardlynchband.com/ With that song it recounts a man who’s turned…

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Posted on: January 28, 2021 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

Davy Williamson Releases Thin Disguise (EP)

Southern United States based Davy Williamson’s first solo single “Thin Disguise” from his debut EP release is the sort of track you want to have building a first impression for your solo career. Williamson makes great use of hard rock as a vehicle for his songwriting and manages invoking its strengths while still making a personal statement. He does it without any flash or unnecessary gloss. Williamson isn’t the sort…

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Posted on: January 27, 2021 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Eddie Cohn “FREEDOM”

Eddie Cohn creates something amazing with his latest track, Freedom. The track is able to call back to the wind-swept singer-songwriters of the 1980s (e.g. Peter Gabriel, Michael Hutchence) all while having an instrumentation that has enough versatility to ferry his lyrical content while getting fans out onto the dance floor. The groove that is achieved during Freedom is fantastic. It is a rare sight today to find music that…

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Posted on: January 27, 2021 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Slammin’ Gladys “Dragon Eye Girl”

On Dragon Eye Girl, the Slammin’ Gladys are able to link together the funk-rock of acts like the Red Hot Chili Peppers with the post-grunge of Stone Temple Pilots and Jane’s Addiction. Bluesy guitar lines and charismatic vocals will have fans tapping their feet as the drums keep things perfectly on time. The production on Slammin’ Gladys’ latest is luxurious, allowing each note to sound perfect no matter whether an…

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Posted on: January 27, 2021 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Michael Lanza x Chow Mane “Islands”

Islands is an intimate and catchy track that has vocals and a bouncy beat link together to really set off the rap flow brought to bear by Chow Mane. Shifting back and forth between the sultry vocals of Lanza and the tropical feel of the composition, Islands is one of those tracks that stays invigorating until its final notes. While there’s an easy play for this composition to make it…

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Posted on: January 27, 2021 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Tolu A. “My Talents”

Tolu A.’s “My Talents” covers a considerable amount of ground. The sheer amount of narrative quality that is present in the instrumental arrangements – pianos working alongside rich bass lines and punchy drums – is considerable. When the sax enters into the equation, the track is able to reach a higher plateau. Listeners will find themselves planted firmly on the edges of their seats for the entirety of the composition.…

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Posted on: January 27, 2021 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ty Breezzyy “TRUE”

Ty Breezzyy’s “TRUE” has a hopeful message present. There’s a lot of introspection had during this track, but Ty Breezzyy is able to show his indomitable spirit. While there’s a bit of reluctance that listeners will hear during TRUE, TB is able to take that bold step forward and find exactly what he needs to do in the future. With a booming backing beat and a hooky overall groove that…

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Posted on: January 27, 2021 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

CHACE “Wrecklyss”

CHACE’s “Wrecklyss” is a dreamy, otherworldly sort of track that effortlessly shifts through styles and genres. While there are nods to modern R&B, funk, and even electronic that can be easily discerned here, CHACE is able to whip in things and make the resulting effort stick. The track is engrossing, the production immaculate, and the result is a track that would easily garner attention on pop and collegiate stations alike.…

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Posted on: January 18, 2021 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SugaKane ft. TooTone “I’m Paintin'”

I’m Paintin’ has a mid-1990s sound to it with a luxurious backing beat that include some synth sweeps and thick, bass keys. Couple that amazing backdrop with a pair of rappers in SugaKane and TooTone and one ends up having an effort that will stay fresh through the entirety of 2020. The different approaches that SugaKane and TooTone take with their flow on this single makes this a must listen.…

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Posted on: January 18, 2021 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Mason Embers “Rush”

Mason Embers’s “Rush” is a hopeful, timeless sort of track that succeeds not only because of the carefree vocals but also because of the emotive guitar lines and on-point drums. There’s a bit of mid-1990s alternative here alongside a bit of the richness of Say Anything and Jack Johnson. With there being so many twists and turns present here, Rush is one of those efforts that fans will really need…

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Posted on: January 18, 2021 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ready Steady Die! “Vent”

Ready Steady Die!’s “Vent” showcases a soulful, passionate set of vocals. Add a bit of slinky instrumentation and the smallest amount of synths, and the bnad ultimately is able to create something that builds upon the alt and goth sounds of the 1990. A robust production has each of the single’s sides able to shine on its own as well as easily contributing to the overall whole of Vent. The…

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Posted on: January 18, 2021 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Marathon Domm “Stamped Up”

Marathon Domm’s new single “Stamped Up” (which includes a feature by Philthy Rich) is a powerful refreshing of mid-oughts rap. There’s a very matter of fact flow that issues forth during Stamped Up’s first minutes, as Marathon Domm is able to link together 50 Cent, The Game and even Chamillionaire into something special. The beat is matched masterfully to MD and Philthy Rich’s contributions to the single. Stamped Up is…

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Posted on: January 18, 2021 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

DaŹaY “Quarantine”

DaŹaY’s “Quarantine” has a haunting backing beat that will stick around with listeners long after the song ceases to play. The sly lyrical content and patois of DaŹaY ensures that the song stands out boldly from the rest of the music that’s currently present on rap rotation and radio. The insistent beat playing at the bottom of the track adds a bit of a groove to the laser-like focus of…

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Posted on: January 18, 2021 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Terri Bannister “Little Is Much”

Terri Bannister’s Little Is Much has a truly timeless feel to it. Terri’s vocals play at the top of the composition, wile the keys and drums create a memorable instrumentation. The dynamic between Terri’s voice and the instruments pushes each to an entirely higher plateau, while the message that is espoused here is one that will hopefully spark the light of faith deep in listeners’ hearts. Little Is Much is…

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Posted on: January 12, 2021 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Stringz EMB “Perfect”

Stringz EMB’s Perfect begins with some stellar production. Setting the stage for heady lyrical content, the retro-infused beat of Perfect will immediately bring in fans. The words dropped down here by Stringz EMB showcase some intense emotions, discussing familial riffs and the perseverance of humanity in a fashion that everyone will understand. Perfect’s multi-media approach (the video for the single is below) adds a further dimension to the composition. The…

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Posted on: January 12, 2021 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Pennan Brae “The Love That I Got”

Pennan Brae’s The Love That I Got is built on a very traditional rock approach that will appease fans of 38 Special and Van Halen. The vocal style utilized here brings in hints of Michael Hutchence and Trent Reznor. What results in Brae’s latest is something fun and catchy as all get out. The Love That I Got has some serious guitar licks that keep things fresh throughout the track.…

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Posted on: January 12, 2021 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Dead Daisies “Holy Ground (Shake The Memory)”

Holy Ground (Shake The Memory) is some of the most-polished hard rock that we’ve heard in recent memory. Taking the super-sonic vocal approach of KISS and Stone Temple Pilots and incorporating lush bass lines, sizzling guitar work, and booming drums, The Dead Daisies are truly larger than life here. The tempo of their latest song never slackens; fans will be out of breath by the time that the single concludes.…

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Posted on: January 12, 2021 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Chris St. John – I Called You Rose

Chris St. John’s I Called You Rose has a traditional rock sound that melds together performers as diverse as John Denver and Billy Joel. There’s a bit of a more traditional, even 19th-century approach to St. John’s single that will stick with listeners long after the song ceases. The instrumentation that bubbles forth at points during I Called You Rose hangs with Chris’s voice. There’s a robustness, a richness to…

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Posted on: January 8, 2021 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

That’s What Winston Churchill Said (EP) by Tom Tikka

Tom Tikka is and has always been a natural storyteller with the release of his newest EP That’s What Winston Churchill Said. With a majority of these songs written over the course of his life (the ending track “A Good Thing Going On” was written when Tikka was 18,) its clear why Tikka has remained in music and garnered as much acclaim as he has both solo and with other…

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Posted on: January 8, 2021 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

“Things to Come” by Jeremy Parsons

Very clearly from the beginning of his titular track “Things to Come”, Jeremy Parsons makes it clear that nostalgia is a powerful thing.  The Nashville resident has made a name for himself, reclaiming the sounds and storytelling of more classic country as seen by the likes of legends like Hank Williams and George Jones (the latter of whom Parsons has opened for) and its easy to see why he’s a rising…

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