CD and DVD reviews
The five song EP Obscene from New Jersey based rockers The Gray Vines manages to make the high wire act of balancing 90’s style rock with a modern sound come off easy. The effortlessness of their performances and songwriting alike doesn’t seem possible for a band that initially came together thanks to the trio meeting…
This song has an R&B style. Its sound is soft and gentle. The softness brings to mind love and that’s exactly what the song is; a romance, a serenade, a love song. The title, My One & Only Love does well in showing the potential listener what they will be listening to. The title demonstrates…
The Letting Go by Natalie Jean and Levi Moore becomes an overnight sensation among its huge number of fans. Listen and Enjoy! Music has a unique power to bind identical souls who live to cherish the enlightened flame of mesmerizing melodies. Natalie Jean and Levi Moore are such singing duo who bears a deeply embedded…
Studeo goes for a soaring sort of country rock with the rollicking “This Time”. Rather beautiful, the lovely sound positively shimmers. Lyrics emphasize a true sense of determination. With a commanding post-punk sort of presence, Shadow of Whale’s “Runaway” goes for a raw gritty style. Everything feels stripped down to the absolute essentials as they…
Ezra Vancil delves into a compassionate sound on the country-folk musings of “You”. Sung with such tenderness, Ezra Vancil’s work at times recalls the loveliness of Benoît Pioulard’s most straightforward pieces. Absolutely teeming with life, his storytelling ability helps to tie these songs together with the utmost of care. The arrangements go for a light…
“That Ain’t Me” seems an incredibly promising song hitting chartbusters from the album Thoughtwork by Fraction and Finsta. With the increasing popularity of creative music, many talented artists have taken the opportunity to come under the limelight and acquire immediate attention. Fraction and Finsta is a combined project of immensely numerous award-winner singer and producer…
From the beautiful soulful state of Huntington, West Virginia there is a fantastic singer /song writer Steve Jai Johnson. His style is a smooth reflection of his passion as an R&B musician with a fusion of Jazz. His easy laid back back style is hot and smooth like melted butter for the ears. Steve Jai…
Randy Lyght’s journey from the Canadian wilds into a place of increasingly global prominence continues with his fourth release Another Side of Me. The first single from the album, “Bumped Into Love”, recalls some of Lyght’s abiding influences while still communicating a distinctive personality that makes the material his own rather than pale imitation. Lyght…
New Jersey’s Handsome Karnivore has relocated their operations to the Los Angeles area since the release of their first studio album and their second recording, The Chaotic Static Between Shadow and Substance, is a thirteen song statement of purpose promising to open many doors in the band’s musical journey. The four piece outfit brings together…
Call em Out is a piece which is unique especially in the way which the lyrics are spoken throughout the piece instead of being sung. The lyrics being spoken sounds great with the instrumentals as well as the backup singers that appear later in the song, it enhances the lyrics and the message. It’s a…
Ashley Delima’s “Stay in America” is a rousing single passionately advocating for the uncertain futures facing many immigrants attempting to stay in America. Make no mistake, however, that this isn’t some dry politically inspired diatribe ripped from current events. Instead, Delima’s single is a very human song led by a tremendously emotive vocalist guided by…
Randall Lee Richards goes for an updated, crystal clear country sound with the tender “While You Were Sleeping”. Exploring the ups and downs of relationships, Randall Lee Richards proves to be a deft storyteller. Intricate arrangements adorn the entirety of the track, from the light electronics to the powerful percussion. Guitars have a lovely, soaring…
Reaching for clouds is an innovative creation having a rare combination of melancholy and hope by Joe Jermano. Listen to the music today. Joe Jermano is a renowned singer, song composer, and guitarist who had been ruling the limelight for many years now. Drawing inspiration from the basic notes of classic rock and Jazz, Joe…
The Silver Bayonets delves into a wild defiant attitude with the energetic rush of “Fake”. Full of infectious riffs and inviting grooves, the whole thing possesses a fantastic edge to it. Volume helps to further emphasize the unruly spirit that rests at the very heart of the track. With a jagged impulse that neatly merges…
Karen Mansfield sings with a dreamy tenderness on the lilting gorgeous color of “Thistle + Boon”. Full of heart and soul, Karen Mansfield brings together elements of country, chamber pop, with a rock-oriented style to it. Best of all are Karen Mansfield’s thoughtful lyricism delivered with the utmost of ease. Everything is executed with such…
Delicate Maria releases her first single which shows her competence and strength as an artist. Listen and Enjoy! Sha’Diamond Marie Hamilton aka Delicate Marie is an Atlanta, Georgia, based singer who has been displaying her talents from a young age of ten. Though quite young she has a creative insight which she has skillfully used…
The fourth release from indie act Universal Dice is, unquestionably, their most ambitious effort yet. birth, love, hate, death harkens back to an increasingly distant time in our popular music history when composers, straining against the confines of the three minute single, aimed to marry one of our most democratic and accessible of all art…
Reina Mora goes for a passionate, fiery sound with the soulful “Trouble”. Full of joy, the way the song unfurls gives it a majestic air. Multifaceted and with a wide kaleidoscopic variety of color everything comes together into a fantastic stream of sound. By far the true heart comes from the poetic lyrics that float…
Severine’s “Down the Rivers” is a new peak for this blossoming young performer and songwriter whose American birth and European upbringing gives her a wholly unique flavor in the pop world today. Severine is a musician with massive talents and her ability to handle writing her own material while never sacrificing any of her performing…
The first single from Vessbroz’s impending full length album Lost, “Nothing”, features the singular vocal and lyrical talents of Massachusetts bred Kyle Davis. Davis has aspired to be a singer and songwriter since his fifth birthday and the long years he’s put in service to perfecting his craft leave him at an astonishing stage of…
RatRod go for a wild, unhinged, manic sort of energy with the careening “Do You Remember Rock and Roll”. An attitude of defiance dominates over the course of “Do You Remember Rock and Roll”. Comparisons to AC/DC feel somewhat inevitable for they go for a visceral, full-bodied style. The tremendous swagger of the album works…
Kathryn Shipley sings with a tremendous bluesy spirit on the soulful “Take My Hand (Lead Me Through This Life)”. Lyrics come to define the entirety of the piece. With a strong emphasis on the power of faith Kathryn Shipley sings from a lifetime of experience. Further emphasizing this strength and power comes from the gorgeous…
Brandon White sings with tenderness and passion on the lovely “Houston”. Kept to the absolute essentials, Brandon White goes for an intimate quality. Full of a true sense of devotion, the lyrics rest front and center of it all. With such a poetic take on a narrative the entire thing shimmers with a tremendous joy…
David K. Mathews goes for a timeless elegance on the lush jazz atmospheres of “The Fantasy Vocal Sessions Vol. 1”. With a classic sort of touch, the way that David K. Mathews lets these tracks evolves shows off a real ear for melody. Gentle percussion, stylish piano, and best of all, a wide array of…
Ezla releases her new single skeleton which is already ruling the internet with its provoking lyrics and gripping visuals. Listen and Enjoy! The world of pop music has gained momentum with the rise of many talented artists in recent times. Ezla is the new phenomena in this world who has firmly established her place in…
Kim DiVine, along with talented producer Klvr Grl, come together on “Broken Bird (Klvr Grl Remix).” This comes after a series of highs and lows that forced her to take a hiatus from music, but not before releasing her latest EP – This Time Around, from which “Broken Bird” is originally featured. Kim DiVine has…
Logan employs a flawless flow on the nimble beats of “Lil Shooter”. Rather powerful, the narrative unfolds with such care. The lyrics have a tremendous thoughtfulness to them neatly possessing a great deal of detail. Nicely accompanying Logan’s lyrics are powerful, bass-rumbling grooves. With this the song gains a particularly potency, one that drives it…
Ronnue is an American singer, director and music producer. He started out producing music for local Seattle and Atlanta artists. Frustrated with the current state of music, he decided to come from behind the scenes and record and produce his debut album “Introduction to Retro -Funk.” His style is influenced from music from the 70’s,…
Frank Piombo embarks on a gorgeous journey with the stellar “Keep It Movin’”. Little details make a big difference, from the leisurely bass lines to the playful flute that weaves its way into the mix. Disco, funk, with a distinctly 70s pop style, the eclectic approach works wonders. A clear-eyed determination rests at the heart…
With true grace and style, the Paula Boggs Band goes for a 70s-classic cool with “Benediction”. Nicely balancing pop, blues, and jazz into a satisfying whole, her voice carries the song with incredible ease. Outright infectious the riffs feel downright satisfying as they burst with tremendous energy. A little bit of country comes into the…
Pale Monsters go for a wild, unpredictable and colorful psychedelic sound on “All This Time We Wait”. Vocals have a sound reminiscent of Television’s highly stylized delivery, as they possess a truly commanding presence. Elements of electro, post-punk, and indie rock come into a satisfying stream of consciousness whole. Absolutely teeming with life, the song…
The Good Morning Nags releases their debut EP which hits the chartbusters within a very short span of time. Listen and Enjoy! The Good Morning Nags is a New York based musicians band who crafts innovative musical style by blending the notes of country-folk and raucous. This group of proficient singers merges the old melodies…
Jon Worthy embraces a bright sunny indie rock sound with “Only a Dream”. Full of fire and passion the songs possess a summery disposition to them. Optimistic to its very core, at times Jon Worthy’s casual cool and glimmering grooves recall the work of Spoon. Lyrics have a mellowed poetic quality to them, for his…
No Alarms creates an instant classic with the driving rhythm of “Right is What’s Left”. Full of heart and soul the song opts for a rich luxurious sound. Synthesizers are granted a stately presence, with the guitar gestures further adding to the grandeur of the piece. Knowing how to keep balance, nothing ever feels overdone.…
Marc White’s story is proof positive it pays to hold onto your dreams. Life has tossed a number of obstacles in his way towards pursuing a musical career, even as a sideline, but his passion for singing has remained with him deep into life and hasn’t dimmed a fraction. His journey to his debut single,…
Jarel Portman’s latest album, Supersonic, makes a massive hit on the chartbusters with its single released track, Runaway Blues. Influenced by different cultures and sounds from his prolonged coastal lifestyle, Jarel Portman has firmly utilized his experience and artistic traits into his new self-released track, ‘Runaway Blues’ from his latest album, Supersonic. Jarel Portman is…
Wild and carefree, A&L tap into an infectious pop confection with the joyous “Tell Me When It’s Over”. Full of energy the song virtually bursts at the seams. Riffs jangle with a strong sense of determination. Youthful to its very core the piece rushes by in a glorious blur of sound. Quite colorful, A&L refuse…
Ashley J is an up and coming artist with voluptuous looks and music which is full of great fluctuations of sound which keeps listeners interested. Her voice is high, clear and distinctive. The photo for the single is almost angelic looking with her bright white clothing and her blonde hair. The white background also adds…
Kenny Fame connects his music instantly with any music lover. That said, he has gone on to write and record a release he made into a single titled “Louise”. Does this titled relate to someone’s namesake, or just a name because that is all it is just a name. In any case though, the track…
A virtual Renaissance lady of enormous talents, Kristy Love Brooks is more than merely a singer, songwriter, and musician. The Detroit native has proven herself as a talented educator, director, playwright, dancer, and actress and the all-encompassing nature of her skills informs every aspect of her presentation. This is illustrated by the origin of her…
