Forget the big intros, the lusty solos, the synthetic faceting, the throwbacks to 1970s personality and 1960s expressiveness. Jane n’ the Jungle are trimming all the fat off of their dynamic rock n’ roll sound in the new single “Ain’t No Other Way” this fall, and much as the song’s …
Read More »EP Review: Nick Mirisola “Social Gravity”
Meditative Animal’s Nick Mirisola has earned his reputation as one of the most promising songwriters in music today. The foundation of his gifts blurs genre borders while incorporating recognizable strands and traditions. It’s what artists in any medium are supposed to do – learn well what came before, expand on …
Read More »Introducing: Josh Gilbert Band
Packing a Southern Rock/Pop, Blues & Americana sound with positive, family-friendly message, some describe Josh Gilbert Band as a splash of John Mayer Trio with an upbeat tempo, a kick of Stevie Ray Vaughan, and a dash of soulfulness of Gary Clark Jr. Josh has his own unique sound, however, influenced by …
Read More »Single Review: Motive Black “Broken
Big guitars. Even bigger drums. A voice that can charge into the fires of hell and come back sounding more commanding than ever. Motive Black has all the right pieces, the right ingredients if you will, to make the perfect rock n’ roll cocktail when they get together in the …
Read More »Single Review: Hasten Mercy “These Things”
Creeping up behind us like a stalker in the shadows of the night, it’s a little difficult to tell whether the synthesizer we first hear in the opening bars of “These Things” is friend or foe, but as the song presses on, Hasten Mercy makes it clear that we have nothing to …
Read More »Afrobeats & Diverted Reggae Genius Mr. PRO Shares Inspirational, Motivational And Affirmation Song ‘EURO MILLIONAIRE’
The Afrobeats and Diverted Reggae maestro Mr PRO (Chukwuma) resurfaces on an inspirational, Motivational, and Affirmative note with the release of his new single, ‘EURO MILLIONAIRE ’. This motivational song draws from the thoughts and wisdom of the ancient. It has been written and it has been said that we become …
Read More »Introducing DJ/Producer Matthew Topper
Producer/DJ Matthew Topper’s music infuses an upbeat tempo, with catchy, well-chosen lyrics into contemporary EDM and House rhythms – creating a unique brand of music and vibrant atmosphere for listeners of all kinds. Matthew’s upcoming track, “What You Wanna Be”, set for release on Valentine’s Day, 2022, is a fitting …
Read More »Single Review: DICI “Flip”
From the courtyard to the foyer and even back in the bedroom, all eyes are on Dici in the big brother-style music video for his new single “Flip,” and while it’s a simple concept for a relatively straightforward hip-hop track, what it alludes to is undeniable for those of us …
Read More »Single Review: Nane “Seventeen”
Like scenes from a fever-induced dream, Nané’s music video for “Seventeen” is both eclectic and highly stimulating, turning us down one dark alley after another whilst producing what could be one of the most stirring rock soundtracks I’ve come across in a video this year. There’s no getting around the …
Read More »Robert Wagner And Little Wretches Hand Out “Halloween” Video Treat
The chart-topping folk-rock band has released their latest lyric video. It’s the follow-up video to their “Who Is America” clip. Imagine a kid who gets mad at his mother because she won’t let him go trick-or-treating. She says it’s the Devil’s holiday, and he’ll lose his soul.”— Robert Wagner, Little …
Read More »Single Review: Custom “Rock Mics Properly”
Cut and dry doesn’t have to always mean retro in hip-hop, and from the looks of his new single “Rock Mics Properly,” rising star Custom is intent on driving this point home this October. Rather than sticking with a formulaic pattern akin to something the old guard would have fashioned …
Read More »Album Review: Abbreviations “ABBV”
The new album ABBV from Dallas, Texas-based quartet Abbreviations features ten songs centered on guitar, but there’s much more going on during these performances. Textual variety is one of the chief strengths distinguishing the songs. Guitar is the musical heart, yes, but the tidy and well-recorded rhythm section provides crucial cornerstones for …
Read More »