What do you get when you mix together elements of rock, alternative and metal all done in in a very new age kind-of-way? You get Indecent Exposure and their latest effort ‘Get Up’ as they provide the goods Generation Z style. The group is made up of three members: Jim Tye/DJTJ on vocals…
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CD and DVD reviews
The Fairchilds, Our Revolution
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The Fairchilds is a one man band consisting of Cyril Niccolai. He is a multi-instrumentalist oozing with musical vision. This Debut CD, “Our Revolution” is a definite head turner. It is not only outstanding music it is a movement. Niccolai has a knack for driving a point home through lyrical content and alluring music. The…
Renée Wahl, Cumberland Moonshine
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Every once in awhile it seems out of no where an artist comes along and unexpectedly knocks you right out of your boots. Renée Wahl is that performer, with her latest release, “Cumberland Moonshine”. She has made a home in numerous places and finally landed in Nashville, TN where she is giving all the talent…
Rhett May, Calcutta Boy
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Rhett May grew up in Calcutta, India. Having traveled in India myself I have a good idea of the hustle and bustle of being surrounded by the city’s busy streets. For those who do not know India it is a culture unlike anything else in the world. Rhett’s latest CD, “Calcutta Boy” is an incredible…
The Rockdoves, From The Birds
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Coming off a children’s album I recently reviewed, I am given ‘From The Birds’ by the Rockdoves. Just as before I notice right away that the material is not cheeseballish or lame by any means but actually has solid substance for the entire family. The Rockdoves mix together rock, blues and folk to…
DIRTY, Sangria and Potpourri
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Dirty a.k.a DI is a Dallas born rapper who has traveled a lot, learned more through those travels and is now here with his new CD, “Sangria and Potpourri”. Here I am not a huge fan of rap or hip hop, so I’m thinking, bad luck for this guy. But let me make the most…
Kettleblack, Self Titled
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Kettleblack is a full on rock n roll band with bluesy undertones and contagious melodies. The band consists of Sam Sasso, Matt Menaged, Jon Siembieda and Jeff Stridde. These Southern California rockers are invading the airwaves with grinding guitars and solid beats. This 11 song CD is hard core from beginning to end. If you…
RANDOM STABBINGS & ARTLESS CRITIQUE, NOVEMBER 2011
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Brite Futures, Dark Past (Turnout Records) Jeez man, the way this album was described, I was expecting something that wasn’t completely mediocre — “Abba pop with chainsaws,” I think it was. Instead, we get the remains of Seattle band Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head worrying away at the too-optimistic sounds of Los Campesinos and all…
The Loose Hinges, Self-Titled
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The Loose Hinges is a perfect name here because the music is far from being restricted on all levels. This group is giving you unlimited choices on their self-titled debut album. The Loose Hinges gives you a wide variety of musical styles to choose from where you won’t know what to expect from…
Moving Castles, Twin Daggers
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So Moving Castles and ‘Twin Daggers’—just what is this all about—hmm…??? Definitely sounds mysterious at first sight but it’s no mystery at all that this Austin, Texas band is well on its way! In the realm of Pop/Rock, Moving Castles is proud to announce the release of their debut EP ‘Twin Daggers’. The…
Kick Ass Trainers, Demo
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London energetic’s Kick Ass Trainers do, instead of so many bands out there, justice to their name. Probably you might heard that statement above so many times and later be dissapointed. Well, you can be 100% sure this would not be the case with this guys. With an catchy and so contagious sound that once…
Candace Bellamy, A thousand Shades of Blues
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Candace Bellamy is an Austin based R&B singer that has been running in the same circles and collaborating with some of Austin’s elite. She has proved with her debut CD, “A Thousand Shades of Blue”, that those elitist were in good company. Candace has a voice that is an instrument all on its own.…
The Golden Path, The Golden Path
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The Golden Path is an indie rock quartet based in the San Francisco Bay area. The band consists of Ed Garcia (drums), Barbara Golden (keyboards, vocals) and Adam Windham (bass guitar, vocals) joining the founding member Richard H Phillips (guitars, vocals) who decided to replace his bedroom and sampled instruments with a studio and…
Richard Anthony, Connected Part One
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Richard Anthony is a solo singer/songwriter from Illionois who’s been writing songs for over 10 years. He lists his influences as ranging from Stevie Wonder to Pet Shop Boys to James Taylor to Michael Jackson and, while you can hear some of these influences, I’m not sure that he has been successful in emulating them.…
Frosting, Fresh Frosting
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Frosting are based in Illinois, USA I think and are a collaboration of musicians who have a vast experience of playing rock music. The mastermind of Frosting is the lead vocalist/guitarist of the band, Spiv who had written various songs that just weren’t suitable for any of the bands that he’d been involved in,…
A Lot Like Birds, Conversation Piece
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California’s A Lot Like Birds Conversation Piece is absolutely amazing, catchy and aggresive. Recalling bands such as Dance Gavin Dance, Saosin and sometimes Circa Survive, every song is brutally awesomeanic. Every track is filled with fast guitars, drums and pretty much everything eventually becoming slower to accelerate once again, all this filled with brutals…
Turbotronics, Love Slave
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Turbotronics’ debut CD, Love Slave is novelty music with an edge. This band is not afraid to tell you like it is and throw a few stories in there to drive their point home. They have an, “in your face” attitude backed by great production and musicianship. The guitars scream, the drums pound as the…
Alia Lorae, The Mad and The Beautiful
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Alia Lorae is not only a singer but a visual artistic seductress. Her latest release, “The Mad and The Beautiful” is theatrical as much as it is musical. She has a double CD package that includes a fun spooky video of her song, “Modern Monsters”. As the calendar inches closer to Halloween Alia is bringing…
Ill Mondo, De Novo
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Johnny Igaz and Jeff Smothers is Ill Mondo, a duo out of Oakland, CA. They have an edgy eclectic sound with screaming guitars and contagious rhythms. These two guys have the act of collaboration down to an art; crediting over 25 musicians for their work on their latest release, “De Novo”. There are strong influences…
Calib McGinn, Bigger Picture
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Calib McGinn was born in a small town in Kansas and is the picture perfect version of the typical Amercian boy next door. He loves playing sports and entertaining us all with his musical visions. Calib’s latest release, “Bigger Picture” is a well rounded display of his talent. He has a smooth earthy voice that…
the june rise, …of raging waters
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Prepare yourself for all-over-the-map instrumentals that will captivate your senses. The project is called ‘…of raging waters’ and the june rise is one artist with a true vision. Guitarist/composer Mark Yodice is the man behind the mask and he has been making & arranging music since his early teen years. What the…
Frank, Here Together
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I give you Frank and no it’s not the name of a person or a hot dog but actually the name of a rock ‘n’ roll band out of Brooklyn. The meaning behind the title Frank is actually the literal definition which happens to be honest & blunt. True and to the point…
Black Earth, Pink Champagne
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Here comes Black Earth as they unveil their high-voltage release titled ‘Pink Champagne’. Black Earth is a rock & roll trio made up of: Jason “Ving” Calise on vocals & guitar, Dave Rangel on vocals & bass and Jason Reece on drums. The powerful noize that these three musicians create as a…
eM, DHF (Teaser)
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Get ready for an Australian vocalist/producer who is taking progressive dance music to a whole new level. She goes by eM and what you have here are two tracks off of the full-length album ‘DHF’. ‘DHF’ stands for “Deep Hard Fast” which makes sense because you will hear plenty of beats mixed with…
Peter Westheimer, Tranzworld Express
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Peter Westheimer is an Australian born musical veteran. He has been pumping the music out since 1982 and still going strong. His latest release, Tranzworld Express is a vibrant techno experience. The CD is loaded with up tempo dance tracks both mesmerizing and contagious. Once you have entered into Peter’s head you are instantly taken…
D-Train, D-Train
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Brooklyn rapper D-train’ self titled album it’s quite interesting and entertaining. Every beat in the album is incredible, lyrics are different today’s mainstream rappers, more clean; but yet speaking of the real life in the street as we can see in songs like “Life Is Hard”, where D. talk to us from his and many…
Leeza Monay, Leeza Monay
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Miami’s artist Leeza Monay bring us her fresh, energetic and catchy music. Every track has the necessary to get you off your sit and makes you dance all over. Recalling today’s industry pop music sound and with lyrics that more encourage listeners to have fun, like in songs such as “We Rockin”, “Eat My Pancakes”,…
All The Right Moves, The Monster I’ve Become
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Get ready for All The Right Moves hailing from the Twin Cities as they strategically take one step at a time toward bigger & better things. The Minnesota band has just released a 6-track EP called ‘The Monster I’ve Become’ that offers plenty of energy, catchy songs and worthwhile lyrics. The group…
Jeanie B! And The Jelly Beans, Sugar Buzz
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Jeanie B! was meant to make children’s albums…period…end of conversation! Jeanie is a Chicago-based singer/songwriter but is also a preschool music teacher. A busy woman for sure, Jeanie B! and her group The Jelly Beans have a major ‘Sugar Buzz’ going on. Jeanie is on lead vocals & acoustic/electric guitar with Jamie…
Garth Adam, Traveling
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This UK born singer/songwriter spent his childhood in Africa and Fiji then eventually settled in Australia. This is where he honed his musical talents playing bass for numerous bands. He eventually stayed focused on his solo career and now with his seventh release a 3 track EP called, Traveling, it certainly is a pleasant display…
Gina Sicilia, Can’t Control Myself
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March saw Gina Sicilia release her third studio album, Can’t Control Myself. What’s interesting perhaps most is that this is her first album to not debut within the top 10 of the Living Blues Chart. What’s important to note is that it did debut at number 11. Clearly riding the success of her first three…
Joseph Keith, A Lighter Side
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Fairfax’s Joseph Keith latest album A Lighter Side fits perfectly for those who look for something soft, but still catchy tunes. Every track is filled with an great guitar riffs that goes from likeable melodies like in songs such as “Sunday Evening” and “Up Down and Around” to powerful and awwesome “Let It All Out”,…
Anni Piper, Chasin’ Tail
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At almost one year to the day, Australian blues maven, Anni Piper has followed up her Stateside debut album with Chasin’ Tail, a full-length 11-track album of her trademark rock-laced blues tracks. And in good keeping with the former, Tail is replete with Piper’s deep, sultry vocal delivery, Sam Buckley’s wailing guitar prowess and the…
Cutting Edge, Goes Back To College
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One of the most original & creatively driven bands in the universe, Cutting Edge, ‘Goes Back To College’ to figure out this constant love-hate relationship we have with each other in this thing called life. What Cutting Edge has brought to the table on this new record are songs about anti-war, relationships, government control,…
Voice In The Attic, Shark Rider
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This one man band is ably backed by BC Bogey a German born multi-instrumentalist and former opera singer. The band, “Voice in the Attic” has a haunting sound that is screaming its way to your airwaves. The latest EP release, “Shark Rider” is getting attention in all the right places. This four song EP is…
Myrah, My Deliverance EP
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Swedish epic metal band Myrah brings us their EP My Deliverance which can be easily described as outstanding, brilliant and awesomeanic! The Dark and amazing dark journey begins with the haunted and sick track “The Light Of A New Day”, then there’s the yet impressive track under the name of the record “My Deliverance”, which…
Cubic Feet, The Living End
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Cubic Feet have an interesting story. This popular 80’s band were making waves with several releases under their belt. Then their fourth album, “Superconnector” was released on Sept 11, 2001. The one day when our world changed as we knew it and music was the last thing on everyone’s mind. Now ten years later…
Forgotten By Friday, Believe
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Forgotten By Friday has gracefully made their presence know through the New England area. This five piece band has a sound as full as an orchestra. The band consists of Dominick Mauro, Ryan Schnieder, Michael Giamaettei, Maria Soaft and Tom Forst. Dominick belts out the lead vocals with a raspy edge that exudes texture. He…
A Do, Self Titled
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Adrienne Bel and Derek LeDoux locked themselves in a band space downstairs where they were living and emerged with the creation of, A Do. This Boston base band is taking their haunting melodies to new heights. I love reading how a band forms and what gave them the inspiration to create their sound. These two…
Steve McNaughton, Storm Chaser
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This Australian rocker has been making waves out of Sydney for awhile now. He is increasingly making a worldwide presence across the map. His latest release, Storm Chaser is an earth moving experience. If you turn on the CD and close your eyes you could almost mistake his vocals for the legendary Elvis Costello. There…
