Maine native Christopher Giles’ debut album, Finding My Way, is a strong entry in Christian contemporary circles. Terms like that tend to leave secular listeners wavering over an artist’s personal appeal. A single listen to this album will dismiss any concerns. Giles astutely filters his spiritual message through every day language and resists any temptation…
This is the energy that I need right now to wake me up. I’ve been on my grind again; passing the 300th mark for reviews officially with #301 right here with Young Pandas, the opening cut “Say What You Mean” starts off Enigmas with the musical equivalent of a Red Bull as they get the…
Singer/songwriter L.A. Davis was born in the bustle and commune of London’s East End. His spirit and determination to succeed come from an overwhelming ability to understand life from a lesser advantaged view point. As a true ‘Cockney’ Londoner, he centers his lyrics right from the heart…. ‘….it really doesn’t matter what a melody sounds…
Tel Aviv based artist Lara Snow announces the release of her new single “I Like Snow”, the debut single from off her upcoming collaboration EP ‘We Are Animals’ with producer $Afra and drummer Jonatan Harpak (ex-Useless ID). Following the breakup of her rock band Lara found herself in need of a fresh start. A close…
As the arts have seen a resurgence of support in the 21st century, many individuals are considering a job in one of these fulfilling fields. Those who want to work in music must consider their specific industry and goals, but some common elements do exist. Specific Field When you’re starting to explore the path you’ll…
MONTANA OF 300 “TRAP QUEEN” VIDEO Chicago rapper Montana of 300 takes Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen” and makes it his own banger, crushing the track with his witty rhymes. “We’ve heard quite a few rappers try their hand at Fetty Wap’s buzzing single, ‘Trap Queen,’ but few have recreated the hook as faithfully as Montana…
Bronsolino is known for his work ethic. With countless guest features, music videos, mixtapes, drugs to smoke and now his major label debut Mr. Wonderful he’s one of the hardest working rappers out there. That ethic is prominently displayed in this new Sydrome directed video for “Actin Crazy” prod. by Noah “40” Shebib where he…
Madi Diaz spent the second half of 2014 on the road in support of her latest album Phantom, both headling and opening for such artists as Echosmith, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., X Ambassadors and Fitz and the Tantrums, and creating scores of new fans along the way. She ended the year with a headline show…
New rock song “We Accept The Love We Think We Deserve” is an emotional piece about domestic violence. Now that the Super Bowl is over, the NFL will have a chance to reflect on quite a year. Domestic violence was frequently at the forefront of the 2014-5 season and unfortunately for all the wrong reasons.…
We Accept The Love We Think We Deserve is a song dedicated to that universal truth: the feeling of hopelessness that precedes and follows any breakup. The lyrics focus on the sadness that one experiences with being alone. A full sound accompanies Sarantos’s voice as the band takes on a cinematic scope. Sweeping sounds help…
YOUTH, 25 year old Krissy, was born and raised in North London. At 16 she won a full scholarship to Italia Conti. A year later Ben Elton picked Krissy to play the leading lady in Tonight’s The Night. At 17 she toured the country, and importantly Ben Elton introduced her to William Orbit. Now friends,…
There are many websites and television adverts promoting debt settlement. Most of these adverts are targeted at credit card debt. The prospect of settling your debts is alluring, but you have to go into the process with the right information. As information on debt settlement gains popularity and more people start talking about it, a…
SPANK ROCK “WHITE ON WHITE CRIME” Philly’s known party starter, Spank Rock, released “White (on white) Crime” for Black History Month. Produced by Frank Chase, the track brings light to sensitive subjects in rap from equality and misogyny to homophobia. Listen to the song that raises the question “why isn’t there a white history month?”…
Extraordinary singer and songwriter Taylor Berrett has released his debut album Great Falls today, through Warner Bros. Records. Taylor has won early acclaim from the likes of People, TeenVogue, Seventeen, and ARTISTdirect, who describe Great Falls as “a vibrant, visual, and vivacious record. From the rustic acoustic guitar to the bright piano, it immediately comes…
Powerful, intimate and resonating, Cape Cod’s pop-punk duo Beautiful Tuesday are taking their music to the next level with the release of their new single “The Crown.” Displaying a shift in their sound and writing alike, the song represents a transition from their acoustic duo roots to a full-band sound. Beautiful Tuesday stays true to…
The song “All sliced up” is the first single from the upcoming album and is based on real events, where a fateful night on a motorcycle club ended with a brief but painful hospital stay for an anonymous friend. It’s about being young and without worries, and about how the year’s best party may end…
Hailing from the land of the famous Philly cheese steaks, Stellarscope is cookin’ up their own style & sound as the band has been servin’ up the goods for decades now. These Post-punk indie rockers add a side of Pop to the mix that in turn creates a brand of music that is sizzlin’ with…
True Groove All-Stars gives a new twist to the old classics. Stretched out mellow covers tap into the calm of each original song. Usually these grooves verge on the dreamy, as the pieces themselves highlight their unique approach. Vocal delivery seems to come from far away and are rather airy in terms of delivery. By…
Pat McGee’s self-titled record, his 10th effort is a doozie. Recorded in Los Angeles in 2014, with a legendary band: Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar, Waddy Wachtel, Danny Kortchmar, Jeff Pevar and guests: Little Feat’s Paul Barrere, Blues Traveler’s John Popper, Train’s Pat Monahan, Punchbrother’s Gabe Witcher as well as the PMB powerhouse players! To land…
Coming off a record breaking album cycle with over 16 million single sales worldwide and as the most played male artist on the radio in 2014, international pop singer Jason Derulo is back with a new single, “Want To Want Me” which he announced via the TODAY show. The first-single from his upcoming album was…
House Music Producer and DJ Lupe Fuentes has announced the launch of her highly anticipated boutique label In The Loop with the inaugural release of her single “Let It Feel Alright”, now available for preorder on iTunes and junodownload! “I am very proud to present my new label In The Loop, a sound straight from…
“Magic Dreams” recalls a woozy kind of pop, the kind of comforting thing needed after eight hours at work. Damon & Matthews work in creating an unusual mood, rigid with a motorik rhythm before it loosens up into a strange dream interlude. Comparisons to those wonderful early 2000s solo artists, the ones who did it…
REPUBLIC RECORDS ANNOUNCES FINDING NEVERLAND (SONGS FROM THE MUSICAL) ALBUM In tandem with the Broadway debut of Weinstein Live Entertainment’s Finding Neverland, with music and lyrics by Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy, Republic Records announces Finding Neverland (Songs from the Musical) to be released on April 21st. The record will feature marquee artists, such as…
Flame Rave continues the explorations laid out on Clark’s critically acclaimed self-titled album released November 2014. A hugely kaleidoscopic listening experience filled with warmth and subtle, unpredictable shifts in mood, Clark saw the Warp producer attain a zenith in his output, chiseling his vision of techno into a boldly experimental yet memorable and melodic creation.…
EarlyRise exceed at crafting multi-layered rock anthems injected with dynamic, melodic hooks. Its a sound thats taken to new heights with the groups sophomore effort, Colors, to be released on March 20th. The L.A.-based group recently unleashed a video for the albums first single, Safer In Here juxtaposing acclaimed Japanese director Takuya Okadas haunting animation…
Kristen Schaeffer is a young female vocalist based in Los Angeles, CA. As a native New Yorker, she never found it easy to stay quiet, so she began singing to fill the silence, and hasn’t stopped since. Kristen groomed her talent and passion for music over the years with the help of several teachers whom…
Nelson Rudiak’s “Winnipegosis” heralds the spring with its lively saxophones. Full of heart and full of live the songs come out swinging. The variety of sounds is startling: the songs go from bagpipes to funk to jazz and everywhere in between. Completely instrumental these are songs of hope that do not need to say a…
If you want to get the most out of a debt relief program, you need to be able to prioritize your debts. Since you clearly have a limited amount of money, you want to be able to use your cash most effectively so as to make the most impact on reducing your debt. Since your…
Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers have released the first song, “High Neck Lace,” from their much-anticipated new album. Loved Wild Lost. The Wall Street Journal premiered the song this week, saying: “It’s a slow-burner, with keening steel guitar and eddies of strings [care of Magik*Magik Orchestra], surrounding Bluhm’s warm, inviting vocals.” Loved Wild Lost arrives…
Exploding with energy from the moment it starts, ‘Dance Again’, Skipping Girl Vinegar’s first single from their forthcoming album The Great Wave will grab you by the balls and throw you feet first into a dance induced frenzy. The celebratory tone and lyrics are reflective of the euphoric feeling experienced after making it through a…
BREAKOUT POP TRIO AJR PARTNERS WITH SHAZAM AJR, 2015’s rising indie pop trio, have partnered with music app Shazam to premiere an early stream of their debut album Living Room. While Shazam has regularly premiered videos and songs, this exciting partnership with the DIY group is one of the music discovery app’s very first full…
This spring ON AN ON will embark upon tour dates with Big Data following multiple performances at SXSW. The Minneapolis trio have a big year ahead of them in 2015 as they prepare for the forthcoming release of their sophomore album later this summer. The follow up to their critically acclaimed debut Give In, the…
A career spent DJing across the globe was the catalyst for Damian Lazarus’s latest project – Damian Lazarus & The Ancient Moons. Masterminded by Lazarus the album brings together a wide assortment of vocalists, collaborators and players from around the world. Taking inspiration from Lazarus’s Lazpod series, Get Lost events and Day Zero festival in…
Touched by their music, Maximilien collaborated with Bandits Production to make a video around the concept of time and human correlations. For this he used the concept of ” Cinemagraph ” that mixes still images and moving images to give an impression of frozen time in which he has a character that evolves amid a…
About: “Our song is about love. Love in a broad sense of care for another and attitude of friendship towards the world. By “You” we understand every person. You can live with your soulmate, but to be open to anyone else who is open to you; you are not hostile to anyone just because they…
Strong female leads are more popular now than ever. Stars like Tina Fey and her hit TV show 30 Rock and Amy Poehler and her show Parks and Recreation (which has just entered its final season), have paved the way for strong female leads in comedy and drama. Gone are the days of Magnum PI…
PRIORY “WEEKEND” VIDEO Alt-pop group Priory have announced the release of their full-length Warner Bros. Records debut, Need To Know, out April 7th. Recently deemed an MTV 2015 ‘Artist To Watch,’ the Portland, OR-based duo will embark on a North American tour with Britpop band Kaiser Chiefs, and make appearances at SXSW, Governor’s Ball and…
Americana artist Beth Bombara could not have created her new, self-titled album anywhere but St. Louis. On it, she and her band borrow from the city’s traditions, including alt-country (Uncle Tupelo, The Bottle Rockets) and blues (Albert King, Lonnie Johnson), while embodying the collaboration, experimentation and resolve of the tight-knit scene developing there today. “There’s…
In celebration of Hurray For The Riff Raff’s upcoming US tour dates, we are proud to announce the release of Noisetrade’s latest sampler. The downloadable playlist includes a cover of Billie Holiday’s “Fine and Mellow” as well as tracks from Hurray For The Riff Raff’s critically acclaimed album Small Town Heroes and “Everybody Knows (For…
East meets west in perfect harmony with New Delhi’s Anjali Ray as she releases Indigo Boy. Influenced by the likes of Sarah McLachlan, Sade, and Tori Amos, this Hindi artist understands the irresistible mix of pop sensibilities and dynamic lyricism. Citing her extensive training in playing classical piano, Indian Hindustani classical vocal training, and even…
