Listening to Lesley Barth’s new album Green Hearts is akin to opening a window on the first day of spring after a long and cold winter. Barth breathes life into material that is personal and heartfelt giving her audience an intimate portrayal of the singer behind the songs. The …
Read More »EP Review. Natalie Lain
Natalie Lain’s self titled debut EP dropped earlier this month and it’s a great showcase of the talent Lain has and an indication of her future in the very competitive music world. “Murder is Forever” is a dark tune that starts off with angelic ethereal oooh’s that set up …
Read More »EP Review. Jen Janet: Dangerous
The start of March, the sixth to be exact, will see the release of Jen Janet’s Dangerous EP which is stocked full of dance tunes that are destined to be played at clubs across the nation. While it is fair to describe Dangerous as a groove maker, there is …
Read More »Album Review- Theo Katzman- Heartbreak Hits
I have been patiently waiting for Theo Katzman’s new album to come out for about 3 ½ years now. Ever since I saw the Long Island, New York-born, pop-indie rock singer/songwriter perform in the summer of 2013, I was hooked on his music. 1 minute and 30 seconds into his …
Read More »EP Review: The Flats – “Auburn In the Everlast”
Ohio based 5-piece The Flats have released their surprise EP Auburn In The Everlast. Following their ambient single “Machinery” and debut LP “Liberation And The House In Blue”, the EP is their first release in almost a year. Talking about the new EP, singer Chris Kerekes said Auburn In The …
Read More »Single Review. “Best Thing” Lesley Barth
Lesley Barth’s album Green Hearts doesn’t come out until the end of January, but to hold listeners over Barth has released her first single “Best Thing” and it is a must listen to anyone who likes a little throwback vibe in their songs. The tune, mostly thanks to Barth’s …
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 »Show Review: The 1975 at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, UK 17.12.16
In their NME cover magazine, singer Matty Healy proclaimed that “this is our year” and their sold-out Newcastle show perfectly encapsulated the immense growth of the young indie band. The bands opening self-titled song sounded the emergence of indie’s finest whilst a singular pink neon rectangle shone amongst a diverse …
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: Seasons For Change – Timeless Collective
Seasons For Change, an alternative rock band originating from Hong Kong, China, certainly sound as if they’ve had experience for years in the music industry – but have impressively only been officially together since 2015. Their EP released in November, Timeless Collective, is worth the listen. Each track on the …
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. 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 …
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