CD and DVD reviews
Tony Curtis said it best, “I guess some like it hot” from the iconic film “Some Like It Hot” with him portraying his character Joe/”Josephine”/”Shell Oil Junior”, a saxophone player no doubt. What does this flick, actor, and character trait have to do with Sergej Avanesov? Well music of course, not only was Tony Curtis’…
“Somebody That I’m Not” is the newest and latest addition to the catalog of releases for up and comer Ellen Thweatt. She originates from California then set her sights on heading out East making Tennessee her home base. Since her move she has gone on to educate herself, studying to pursue her love for music.…
This is showstopper album featuring seventeen cuts represents the final product of two year’s worth of studio work pairing primary stars Elderkin and Danielle Howie with a cadre of crack musicians from the North Carolina indie scene. The Rise and Fall of John Elderkin and ¡Moonbeams qualifies much more as an extended musical narrative than…
Amilia K. Spicer’s album Wow and Flutter has received widespread acclaim as one of the most important studio releases in recent memory and the latest single from that effort, “Lightning”, presents listeners with a distinctly different side of her musical personality than what her longtime or new admirers heard with her earlier single “Fill Me…
Stereoviolet are powered by the commanding yet melodic vocals of frontwoman Bianca B. Black. THE RISE AND FALL OF O’REN BLACK, the debut album from the Chicago-based indie-rock band, is an unapologetic admission of life and the forces that drive us. It’s not a collection of love songs. They’re songs of lust and life, and…
Experimental rock artist Herman Martinez released the much-anticipated follow-up to 2015’s Solopsi Radio, this summer’s Secret Doors Hidden Stairs. Working with Ahmed Mahmoud and Hank Yaghooti, all three of these men are seasoned vets who’ve played their fair share of shows in the New York City/New Jersey rock scene from the infamous CBGB’s to The…
From Novosibirsk, Russia. Believing in the melodic and instrumental power of music, Cobat has been making electronically infused progressive rock since the late ‘90s but really got into the swing of things when the internet started to become more of an asset for musicians around the world to get their sounds heard. Years later he…
Full of hope and optimism Alarma’s “World Ignition” crafts a warm welcoming world. Throughout the album Alarma’s giddiness dominates the spirit, with infectious hooks peppered into every piece. Quite multifaceted, Alarma draw from a wide variety of styles running from Middle Eastern melodies to African beats, the songs feel full of life. By bringing all…
Born in Traverse City, Michigan, DJ Arthur Looby, Born Arthur Arnold Rudolf Looby, always had music in his blood. As little boy, he’d dance and perform Michael Jackson songs (Arthur would have loved to record a song with Jackson) and pretty-soon people noticed his love for music. At the age of 5, Arthur moved to…
Bongo Boy Rock n Roll TV Season 6 Episode 7 SUMMER WAVES with rotation on 66+ TV channels in July and rotation in Philadelphia this month and later this summer in San Antonio and Los Angeles via Bongo Boy TV Network of Broadcast. Aptly named Avantist’s “Tidalwave” offers a perfectly update of the classic surf…
Natalie Jean, a renowned Haitian singer and performer, outdid herself in her latest collection of soulful melodies, Haiti Mwen Renmenw. Made up of ten intriguing ballads, the Haiti Mwen Renmenw tells the story of Jean’s love for the little Caribbean island. From the moment listeners get their first taste of Haiti and Se Kanaval, they…
The music fans should keep an eye out for the Black Note Graffiti. The band has toured from the Hollywood to the New York City whereby it has an enrapturing masses with the grungy crashing instrumentals as well as powerful vocals. In the song ‘Such Is Art’ the listeners are fully treated to the haunting…
Pot & Kettle are storytellers first and musicians second, aiming to immerse listeners into a world they’ve never known or one they are all too familiar. Their lyrics expose the rawest of human emotion using intense imagery and popular turns of phrase. No topic is off limits and no one is safe. Gritty, soulful vocals…
Mark Christopher was born with music in his blood. Influenced by his jazz pianist father, he picked up the guitar at 15-years-old and has yet to put it down. Playing throughout LA he met up with Steve Roybal. A true musician, Steve is a former member of the Los Angeles Jr. Philharmonic, and has performed…
Jaq Lion has been able to absorb a variety of styles to incorporate into what he does. An eclectic style rolled up into his rhymes allowed for his latest EP, Inaugyouration. A singer that takes inspiration from a variety of places including the opera stage, this unique artist truly brings more to the table than…
A prolific songwriter, Hannah Belle, with her compelling original songs and her seasoned Nashville musicians are a welcomed addition to any family friendly event. Hannah Belle also is somewhat of an expert in classic country music, especially the 90’s – 2000 era, having been a drive time DJ on a classic country station. Not only…
Paul Coelho is and interesting artist from Bristol, England, primarily writing for the purpose-of others to pick up his catchy songs. His songwriting and lyricism are what stand out the most, backed by great instrumentation and influences in the right areas to round out his craft. You can hear many inflections of everyone from Beatles…
Metal Saint, the performing name for composer/actor/ and production company owner James Tunnell, is a project born out of faith. It isn’t merely faith in a loving God. The project and its first single “Choose” are reflective of faith in himself, the collaborators surrounding him, and faith in the music to help him communicate his…
Omid Master’s latest three songs, undoubtedly taken from his impending third album, are indicative of an evolving talent who has a penchant for strong melodies, a memorable voice, and the ability to write cleanly and concisely about universal experiences his listeners share. He brings something of himself to the songs “I’m Going Crazy”, “Only You”,…
Talent comes in a variety of ways for some, for the case of Lucas Rabel, he is one that is multi-talented, being an instrumentalist, as well as a singer and song writer of sorts who is a musician, playing music that hones in his sound and style. In fact, he has so much style he…
‘The moon has flown away’ is a truck Song composed and produced by Elliot Schneider and released on 12 June 2017. Elliot Schneider is a Rock song writer and a singer as well. Due to effects of Chemo, Elliot previously a teacher is forced to retire. However, as a talented songwriter, he sees another venture…
History is a point in time, in which something happens to make it have a point so important it makes a mark. That is precisely what happened with Josh Taerk, a singer and songwriter that has had what he calls an amazing history. He’s been playing local venues in and around Toronto for some time,…
Wayland’s upcoming album “Rinse and Repeat” was set for release this summer but was pushed back to be out in the fall instead. But the summer was not missed since the band did release the first single to come off this album called “Through The Fire”. A song turned single made into a lyrical video…
The songs on this EP are country and the style of country is well reflected in the name of the band. Peasant Moon Songs is a nod towards folk songs, where the idea of country began, on a porch with a singer and a guitar or a banjo. A musician singing out under the moon…
Jack Massic, also known as Santiago Hernandez, is a Colombian songwriter that has been releasing popular electronic singles for about a year that have been creatively dubbed as “Topical House Music”. Massic has been writing, producing, and playing music for over a decade, and was previously the drummer of a highly successful Colombian band called…
I’ve had the pleasure to work with Rhett May many times over the years and his Classic Rock & Indian roots are what truly shape him as an artist. Rhett is relentless when it comes to perfecting his music/sound and I can honestly say I have heard the sharp transformations and swift adjustments just over…
“My music is my passion” is said to be the nutshell that covers Dennis Sy, singer, song writer, and performer of his own composition of work, consisting of 30 original songs and counting, spanning across 20 years. Dennis Sy’s most recent work is a song called “Can She Stay”, which words were written by Dennis…
Suntrodden is a band from Atlanta Georgia comprised of Erik Stephansson and all of his talent. He created Suntrodden after visiting a record shop around 2000 and heard music there that felt dreamy, strange and beautiful and says he has been chasing that feeling ever since. Well I think he nailed it when creating this…
The debut release from guitarist Drew Davidsen A Good Life immensely benefits from the presence of songs like the single “Out of the Blue”. Davidsen is the sort of instrumental talent who never leans too heavily on his influences and, instead, proves to be superb at subsuming into his own consciousness and shaping them in…
Michigan locals Thunderbolt & Lightfoot have a new album out called Mixed Company, which includes the track, “Let’s Be Friends.” Staying true to their soft, melodic tunes, it is the exact kind of music one has come to expect from the duo. Phil Barry provides vocals and guitar and Sarah Fuerst does vocals. Both have…
There are a lot of bands that list David Bowie as an inspiration, but you can only really hear it in some of them. The Human Circuit, based out of Austin, Texas, is one of those bands. Their new album, Electric City, was just released this past June, and it is already making the rounds…
Never let it be said that growing older is an impediment to creativity. Some have said that our imagination, as children, is like a wide tunnel gradually narrowing as we move through life. This, for some, may be true. It doesn’t apply to Sam Green. The Australian born singer, musician, and songwriter began exploring his…
The latest album from Canadian singer/songwriter Paul Kloschinsky, Crime of Passion, continues burnishing his reputation as one of the finest singer/songwriter talents working in today’s indie scene. He’s a poet and recognized photographer who brings both a literary and cinematic aspect to the songwriting that’s welcome and artfully included. Kloschinsky sports a number of influences,…
Kazyak are an experimental-Americana group with a lot of potential because they mix the psychedelic with country and an 80s twist thrown in. This gives them an edge that isn’t widely engulfed yet, and puts them on the curve of what could be a genre worth keeping an ear to. Or, they don’t call it…
Lexie Rose became popular on the L.A. club circuit at the age of 13, while maintaining her life as a school student, which included playing spots at Genghis Cohen, The Hi Hat, The Hotel Café and the legendary Troubadour. This seventeen year old is busy, that’s one thing for sure as one can tell. Her…
Based in New York City, the band Moe Green’s Eye is out with a new live EP called “Fast Radio Bursts”. The first thing you probably notice is that the band has a very distinctive name. It’s a reference to the character Moe Greene in The Godfather. It specifically relates to the character’s gruesome, but…
A former member of Menace to Society and Smoove Villains, Big Paul E has been around the block when it comes to the hip hop scene. In ’95 he decided it was time for him to go solo and from then on out he’s been churning out rhymes including 2010’s SEEDS which will be re-released…
Behind every hit song is a team of talented writers, producers and studio musicians. One of them being Ozzie Melendez. He has worked behind the scenes with artists such as Jessica Simpson and Marc Anthony. Now he’s switching gears and focusing on his own thing, a style of music that fuses together the ways of…
Danny Gee must be fully heard before making any attempt to describe his music and know what specific genres are really going on. It’s a lot when you break it all down, and I find the most dominant to be reggae and comedy. But he goes into soundscapes, shows some singer-songwriter prowess, and even proves…
Looking at the word “liuto” would confuse most, as it’s not one of the more common instruments known round the world. Saying though it’s in the mandolin family starts to reveal the style and sound it can convey. A sound and style that DOHKE, Atsuo learned over time for a variety of reasons. Today his…
