My top three albums of the year all came as a surprise to me. New artists, modern artists, and beloved artists from decades past all show up on this list. To make my list each album couldn’t have a bad track on it. Sure there would be some songs …
Read More »Single Review. “Oasis” – Kendra Erika
“Oasis,”which was released in mid December, is Kendra Erika’s latest single, a vivacious tune that is a dance club’s dream. It begins with some electronic instrumentation and some autotuning on Erika’s voice. This is a brief but sad moment in the song because while it is a trendy tool …
Read More »Top 10 Songs of 2016
10.“Breathless” – The Hosts. Off of The Hosts second album Moon “Breathless” is a ballad that harkens back to the days of poodle skirts, milkshakes, and such hits like “In The Still of the Night.” While owing much of the success of the tune to the throwback ballad feeling, …
Read More »Album Review. Mom Jeans: Best Buds
An act named Mom Jeans could sound like a joke project to other musicians and listeners, and the titles off Best Buds like “Edward 40hands” and “Scott Pilgrim V My GPA” don’t really help the matter. But don’t let the gimmicky names fool you, Mom Jeans album is surprisingly …
Read More »Album Review. Heavy English: Pop Wasteland
Heavy English have recently released their debut album Pop Wasteland and it is a buffet for music lovers of all genres, spanning from heavy rock to funk to pop. The LP opens u with “Flirting with Thieves” and while the first sounds one hears is of a more dark …
Read More »Album Review. Marlena Anna: Habitual
Marlena Anna is getting ready to release her latest album Habitual, and the record showcases that this rising talent is someone music lovers should pay close attention to. Marlena Anna is a queen of midtempo ballads and she pulls off a winner with “Lost Me” which has a catchy …
Read More »Album Review. Taylor Noelle: Out of My System
20 year old Taylor Noelle just released her debut EP Out of My System, a polished four song record that is sure to garner her praise from critics and fans alike. The album opens with the near perfect “Too Good.” It’s a fast paced, quick witted tune that is …
Read More »Album Review. Lauren Waller: Perhaps
Lauren Waller’s Perhaps EP showcases many different sides of this multitalented artist. At times on the album one might find themselves rocking out and at other times, a more pop sound prevails, but no matter what song one is listening to audiences will be sure to be delighted to …
Read More »Interview: JW Sargent
JW Sargent is an experienced musician, based out of Philadelphia, PA. Having played in various bands in the past, Sargent is making his solo debut with the EP In Retrograde, in which he wrote and produced every song. I recently caught up with Sargent to talk about this new venture. …
Read More »Album Review. Guytano: I Am Inside My Body
Guytano will release their debut LP I am Inside my Body on December 9th and it’s a polished record that the bandmembers have been aiming for since before they were teenagers. “Blue Skies” is one of the many highlights of the album. It is the perfect blend of alternative …
Read More »EP Review. Late Bloomer: Haley Blais
Youtube content creator and musician Haley Blais has just released her EP Late Bloomer and it’s a personal three song record that speaks to anyone who has ever felt alone, depressed, or that they weren’t as “adult” as everyone else. The album opens with “Good Feeling” which is about …
Read More »Album Review: Tumbler: Come to the Edge
Harry Grace and Richard Grace are keeping it all in the family with their band Tumbler’s release of the full length album Come to the Edge, and it is a beautiful thing to experience. The record kicks off with “Black Sheep” which sets the tone for the whole LP. …
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