On “Professor Works Laboratory Vol. 2” Chucky Workclothes offers snapshots of a life lived most fully, with perfect articulate flows and entire stories emerging out of these lush, exuberant arrangements. Attention to detail is profound, as samples are chosen with the utmost of care. Throughout the album Chucky Workclothes lets these songs interact with each…
The third album from Stefanie Keys and her San Francisco based five piece, Open Road, continues adding to Keys’ unusual and individualistic blend of soul, rock, and Americana in one package. The ten song collection, produced by Dave Shul and Peter Keys, frames her compositions beautifully and professionally while never draining them of the air…
Today, acclaimed Austin-based artists The Bright Light Social Hour and Israel Nash are excited to announce the Neighbors EP. A three-song collaboration between artists, the Neighbors EP is set for release digitally on November 4th, 2016, to be followed by a physical release of 500 limited-edition copies on 7” vinyl on November 18th, 2016. Featuring…
The rapid ascension of INTO THE FIRE to the forefront of modern hard rock is equal parts fortuitous timing and also years of hard work and dedication to their craft. Even though the band itself is a recent formation, the members of this band have cut their teeth in some of the most influential acts…
Legions of fans were bummed to hear about the dissolution of one their favorite indie acts, Love, Robot. But that disappointment was partially mitigated when they learned that Alexa San Román and Dane Petersen from the band were continuing on in a new project called HEIRSOUND. Naturally, the expectations were high, and the results shattered…
On their last video for “Mr. My Way,” the hip hop hitters LEL Brothas introduced us to their own fierce brand. Nytmare, CB5, and DJ Clone each brings their own outsized personality to the group, and the world is taking notice. On their brand new clip for “Bad Guy,” the group shows that they’re far…
Graduate of the prestigious Belmont University songwriting course and an award winner, Josh Birdsong has debuted with the memorable five song EP Simple Geometry. Birdsong’s work mixes a strong singer/songwriter aesthetic with studied, quite evocative production. The production touches are never arbitrary additions – every decision made on Simple Geometry serves a larger purpose and…
The Chris Robinson Brotherhood has announced the November 4 release of ‘If You Lived Here, You Would Be Home By Now,’ a companion EP arriving just three months after their critically acclaimed studio album, ‘Anyway You Love, We Know How You Feel.’ The five track collection, includes “New Cannonball Rag,” “Shadow Cosmos” and “Roan County…
The first full length studio release from New Orleans based The Good for Nothin’ Band, Maniac World, is a ten song collection introducing the five piece to the world at large with flair and chops for days. New Orleans native and chief songwriter Jon Roniger leads the band through a musical vision fueled from two…
The debut solo effort from Fort Lauderdale based singer/songwriter Alex Di Leo, So We Go, marks his first work since the 2014 dissolution of the band Wyld Fly. He maintains a solid configuration for this EP, two guitars, bass, drums, and keyboards, and it is an ideal musical fit for the collection’s six songs. The…
Brooke Barry creates a beautiful ballad with “Mirror”. Over the course of the song her voice soars majestically. The arrangement is pitch-passion and delivered with the utmost of passion. Sung with a hint of poetry the song’s colorful imagery works wonders in creating a dreamy sensibility. How the song builds up is quite elegant indeed…
Monsta Kodi’s “Wipe Your Tears” is a heartfelt, tender piece. With a truly positive, inspiring message Monsta Kodi explores exactly how breast cancer effects a person and those who love them. The lyrics are thoughtful as they examine what kind of choices a person must make, along with the level of support a person needs…
Crocodiles Stream New LP Exclusively On Pandora Pandora has premiered the newest Crocodiles album ‘Dreamless’ in full exclusivity ahead of its release on 10/21 via Zoo Music! The album features the bands two previously released singles “Telepahtic Lover” and “Not Even In Your Dreams”. Comprised of best friends Brandon Welchez and Charles Rowell, Crocodiles have…
Lilah Larson is reluctantly stepping out of the self-imposed shadows. Having toured with the band Sons of an Illustrious Father since she was 17, she’s accustomed to deflecting direct limelight towards the larger group. With Pentimento, her debut solo album, that’s changing. Recorded at Montreal’s Hotel2Tango with Howard Bilerman (Arcade Fire, Godspeed You! Black Emperor,…
“Old Amsterdam” is the new single from Comrade Hat, aka multi-instrumentalist/songwriter/producer/composer Neil Burns, based out of Derry, Northern Ireland. The title track from his forthcoming mini-album, “Old Amsterdam” is a lush, bittersweet ode to the eponymous city, bridging old-world nostalgia and knowing, 21st Century detail. It comes on the heels of his trip to Toronto…
Tkay Maidza unleashes “Simulation,” the second official single to be lifted from her forthcoming debut album TKAY, which is set to shake up audiences worldwide upon its release next Friday, October 28 via Downtown / Interscope Records. “Simulation” finds Maidza infusing melody-driven dance-pop with a sweet and tender soulfulness. Co-written by Tkay, along with her…
As I sat there in the spacious loft of the renovated Brooklyn firehouse, I was blown away by the sounds that emanated from the seven-piece band in front of me. They took me on a nostalgic ride to the time when words and music meant something. As one of the lead singers, Dante DeLemos, belted…
Produced by Grammy Award winning guitarist and Windham Hill Records Founder Will Ackerman, the 15 Track Set Is A Soulful and Exotic, Stylistically Diverse Musical Travelogue, With Each Tune Penned In A Unique Spot around The World (Whose Longitudes Latitudes Are Included! Many instrumental artists use clever and exotic song titles to invite listeners to…
Sophisticated, tasteful, and with a true sense of style Lawrence Blatt’s “Longitudes & Latitudes” is an unbridled joy. Optimism fills each and every piece as they come together to create a rich tapestry of sound. The sunniness of the sound is undeniable as Lawrence Blatt effortlessly brings together of New Age, Smooth Jazz, Bossa Nova,…
July saw seasoned Tokyo-ites escaping the oppressive heat of summer for an altogether cooler, more chilled out setting at Fuji Rock Festival in Niigata. After a rocky few years, this years line up was a welcome return to form. Although the festival remains dominated by big name foreign artists, the Joe Strummer foundation sponsored, Rookie…
The debut release from Juliet Huns, Behind the Scenes, is a three song EP introducing Huns’ talents to the music listening public in an ideal fashion. There’s a broad based approach characterizing these three songs that prevents labeling them as just one thing. This is pop music, but it’s a cut above the usual…
Troy Lindsey has a wandering soul and the journeys can be heard in the lyrics of his songs. He wears his life on his sleeves with his latest single, One Drop. He paints articulate pictures through the words of his songs. Hard times, long roads and living life to the fullest, shape each song, creating…
Lynne Taylor Donovan is a recognized Canadian country artist that has been working the scene for years building a following of dedicated listeners. Her soft, dreamy vocals are just the right amount of sweet for this latest single, Am I Dreaming. Donovan never disappoints. She has a gentle, caring tone that is warm and refreshing.…
Tim Toz and Joy Tolbert, long time music veterans, have learned how to adept to a world forever altered. Tolbert lodged time in the 1980’s as a member in an all-girl band named Starchild who turned up in all the major NYC clubs of the day. Multi-instrumentalist Tim Toz is also a songwriter, producer, and…
London-based singer/producer Anil Sebastian is unveiling his stunning new single/video entitled Closer’ – lifted from his forthcoming debut album ‘Mesonoxian’. He’s also announced a huge headline show to celebrate the release of his ‘Mesonoxian’ album, at the ICA, London on 27th October. Directed by Rino Stefano Tagliafierro – the video features Sian OGorman (who also…
Rising Indie group, Astronauts of Antiquity gear up to release a stirring music video to their latest single, “Future Back” which will be available on October 18, 2016. https://www.facebook.com/AOAMusic1/ “Future Back” is the second single off of AOA’s upcoming Beyond the Maze EP. In their second release, Astronauts of Antiquity reassures the audience that their…
Since the beginning of 2014 it has been eventful for Austin, Texas-based music producer GunFight. The transition from DJing and promoting to producing music to make a name for yourself as an artist is seldom an easy one, but the slew of hard-hitting tracks he’s just released for free download would make you think otherwise.…
Full of searing guitar licks and lyrics that pierce the soul, One Way Ride’s “Put Me On” exemplifies rock n’ roll’s very best. Throughout their album they tap into a bluesy vein that too many bands have forgotten. Downright rollicking with its wonderful, carefully crafted rhythms, the songs sprawl out luxurious. Vocal harmonies rest at…
Float Like A Buffalo embraces a celebratory, carefree spirit on “Enjoy the Ride”. Lyrically they embrace a sense of optimism in the future, as their highly articulate storytelling gives small snapshots from a life lived most fully. How they are able to tie in small moments to a large scope on how life comes together…
ALTA MUSIC FESTIVAL PARTNERS WITH REVERB TO GREEN MUSIC FESTIVAL Alta Music Festival is proud to announce its #RockNRefill partnership with REVERB and Nalgene in efforts to create an environmentally conscious event on October 15th at Avila Beach Resort. Artists for the debut event include Iration, Nahko And Medicine For The People, Collie Buddz, Unified…
Regardless of the type of pet that you have, making sure that they are well taken care of should be a top priority. Doing things like a Embrace pet insurance or finding the right products for your furry family member should be a concern. As any pet owners will tell you, there are an overwhelming…
Jokatech, a stage name for Jason K. Addae, is one of the transformational artists who come into a genre usually once or twice during a given decade. Sometimes these rare voices are able to translate their unique talents into lasting careers; other times, forces within and without conspire to cut those rising talents off mid-flight.…
Delivered with true spirit is the impassioned work of John Michael Hersey’s “You Got To Me”. John Michael Hersey’s vocals serve as the heart of the album as his expressive lyricism works wonders. Carefully crafting an intricate narrative over the course of the album John Michael Hersey explores the concept of relationships and the many…
A career as a DJ can be fun, exciting and have an amazing pay off. The trick is getting past the part where you are poor and just getting started, to the part where you are raking in the dough. Here are five money saving tips to help you on your way. 1. Use It…
Ibiza-born, Antigua-raised singer Au/Ra unveils her debut single ‘Concrete Jungle’. Opening with a darkly pitched vocal riff that runs through the length of her debut offering, the minimalist production pushes Au/Ra’s vocal to the front, where it weaves a fantastical web – extracting surrealist lyrics from every day observations “Cracks in the pavement, scorpions, abandoned…
Had Joe Budden not become one of hip-hop’s most talented MCs, what career path would he have chosen instead? “I would have become a lawyer,” the Jersey City resident concedes in his authoritative baritone voice, “because I like to debate.” With characteristically wry humor, Budden adds: “But I wasn’t that good at the school thing.”…
Sarantos injects a sense of fun and cheer on the playful sound of “A Halloween Song”. Opting for a slightly retro style, the song has a jaunty, loose feel to it. The lyrics throughout reveal a sense of mischief, and Sarantos helps to embody this spirit. Hooks are aplenty throughout the song, either through the…
WHISPERIN’ BILL ANDERSON RELEASES AUDIO BOOK PLUS BONUS ACOUSTIC CD Songwriting icon and legendary performer “Whisperin’ Bill” Anderson released his new autobiography Whisperin’ Bill Anderson: An Unprecedented Life In Country Music September 1 and within two weeks, the entire first printing was sold out! A rush shipment just arrived and more copies are available now.…
One Man Rock Band’s “Basket Of Deplorables” captures a raw visceral sense of power. Deserving to be blasted as loud as possible, the song’s defiance works wonders. By far the heart and soul of the track rests with the commanding, shouted lyrics that rise above the rollicking hard-hitting rhythms Throughout the track it is the…
There’s an airy freedom to Many Voices Speak’s debut Away for All Time EP, conjuring a calm suiting the space in which it was created. Written and recorded in the small Swedish industrial town of Borlänge — where Matilda Mård relocated for two years to escape Stockholm’s busier pace — less distractions gave way to…
