“Trouble,” the new single from Black Rock Candy, opens up with a lot of volume, but don’t worry about it hitting a wall anytime soon. We enter a thick black vortex containing raw fragments of melody being pieced together in real-time. The guitar finds the rhythm of the drums through …
Read More »Single Review: “Retail Therapy” Neha
For centuries musicians have tried to capture that incredible feeling of being focused on nothing more than their craft, and indie rapper Neha contributes her interpretation of what it means to find that vibe in her new single “Retail Therapy.” Utilizing her signature melodic flow, she dispenses pure poetry over …
Read More »Single Review: The Wheel “Coyote Mask”
Superbly melodic and warm enough to make even the chilliest of October days just a little sunnier through the majesty of its sound, The Wheel’s new single and music video “Coyote Mask” definitely makes brilliant use of its signature vocal harmony. As central to the narrative as any of the …
Read More »Album Review: Dwarves “Concept Album”
The wide-spanning new Dwarves release, Concept Album, is a twenty-track effort concocted by longtime Dwarves mastermind Blag Dahlia. He’s not going at this alone, however, as he’s joined by luminous guest stars such as current Foo Fighters drummer Josh Freese and onetime Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age bassist and …
Read More »Interview with Greg Hoy
Greg Hoy “Yay For Effort” (indie rock) When you think of Greg Hoy, you can’t help but be reminded of that memorable music era of the late 70s and early 80s when quirky and fiercely original artists expanded the limits of pop radio. Legends like Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson, Warren Zevon …
Read More »Single Review: “Who Can It Be Now” Cleo Alexandra
It isn’t always easy to cover a song that helped to define the persona of an artist and stay true to the spirit of the original, but in “Who Can It Be Now,” the framing of Cleo Alexandra’s epic metal take on Men at Work isn’t left in ruins as …
Read More »Single Review: Ute Lemper “In My Flame”
A patient harmony comes out of the darkness. It wants our attention and it will stop at nothing until it captures it. Percussive beats join in the volley, sliding up and down as we near a hook that is teasing us off in the distance. Like a divine signal, a …
Read More »Single Review: Dariann Leigh “Oh Holy Night”
In the tapestry of Christmas classics, “O Holy Night” stands as a timeless hymn, capturing the solemnity and reverence of the holiday season. Dariann Leigh, in her cover of this cherished carol, not only showcases her vocal prowess but also delivers a heartfelt reminder of the true reason for the …
Read More »Skaivi Releases Captivating New Electronic Single “Selene Of The Night”
Chicago’s very own Skaivi is excited to announce her brand-new single “Selene Of The Night.” Crafted with love and care, and composed and produced by Skaivi herself, “Selene Of The Night” is attracting fans and music enthusiasts all around the world. This cinematic masterpiece serves as a beacon of comfort …
Read More »Single Review: Keyawna Nikole “Secrets”
“I’ve been counting all the steps from the bed to the sink / It’s the farthest that I’ve got in five days, maybe a week / Can I tell you a secret?” Keyawna Nikole serenades, continuing “I’ll pretend that it’s not eating me alive / Yeah, I’ll pretend / I’ll …
Read More »Single Review: “Hell 2 Pay” Lori P. Davis Project
“Hell 2 Pay,” the newest single from The Lori P. Davis Project, opens with deceptive simplicity, only hinting at the majestic melodicism that lies ahead. A balladic beat wakes up a guitar part that seems bent on discord. In the distance a melody that is all too reminiscent of a …
Read More »Album Review: Eleyet McConnell “Crazy World”
Hey there, music fans. Lean in. Listen closely. Do you hear that? That’s the sound of fresh music, of raw, unfiltered talent, of a new music revolution. It’s the sound of Eleyet McConnell. Their sound, it’s unique. It’s different. It’s refreshing. Step back and listen. What do you hear? It’s..country… …
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