Alternative electronic musician Must Be The Holy Ghost will be releasing the EP Overflow on September 16th, and while it is far from a perfect record Jared Draughon knocks down all stereotypes of a solo artist. “All Night” captivates listeners right off the bat with its dark electronic sound …
Read More »Album Review. Thomas Charlie Pedersen: Second Hand War
A 14 track album can seem intimidating to listeners, but on Second Hand War Thomas Charlie Pedersen makes it easy to digest by breaking up longer songs with small interludes which all culminates to a solid LP. It all kicks off with “High Dust Devil,” full of folk like …
Read More »EP Review. Vian Izak: Brink of Love
September 2nd saw the debut release of Vian Izak’s EP Brink of Love which includes collaboration with such esteemed musicians as Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Eliza Ramgren. Starting off the three song record, “World of Trouble” blasts with an energetic euphoria of blazing instrumentations before Izak’s mellow voice bleeds …
Read More »EP Review. Bitter Kiss: Love Won’t Make You Cry
Every once in a while an artist seemingly comes out of nowhere with music that will blow listeners away. Such is the case with Chloe Baker (AKA Bitter Kiss) and her EP Love Won’t Make You Cry. There is not a weak link on this five song album in …
Read More »EP Review. D.S. Bradford: Elemental Evolution
D.S. Bradford has released Elemental Evolution EP which melds together light and dark sounds, engaging listeners and putting forth a record that will get people talking. “The Rise” is under a minute long but showcases what Bradford can do in so little time. It is haunting with a piano …
Read More »EP Review. Taylor Tucker: Leather Shoes
Taylor Tucker’s Leather Shoes EP, has a little bit of everything in it for listeners. As a singer/songwriter she mostly taps into the pop genre with some upbeat numbers and some dazzling ballads. It is on these slower paced songs where Tucker excels. Opening the album is “Enough to …
Read More »Album Review. Corbu: Crayon Soul
Corbu have just released their debut album Crayon Soul on August 5th, and it is full of trippy vibes and 80s nostalgia. While it is not the most cohesive LP, what it lacks it certainly makes up for with enthusiasm and some standout tracks. “Neon Hallway” has more than …
Read More »Album Review: Salt Ashes
Imagine Lana Del Rey, Gwen Stefani and Madonna (circa the 80s) got together to put out an album. The result would sound a lot like Salt Ashes, aka Veiga Sanchez, debut album dripping with electronic grooves and swoon worthy vocals. “Sober” starts off with Sanchez delivering one of the …
Read More »EP Review: The Girl and the Dreamcatcher
Disney Starlet Dove Cameron (of Liv and Maddie ) and Ryan McCartan have teamed up as The Girl and the Dreamcatcher to release an EP entitled Negatives, which while not exactly hitting it out of the park, shows promise for the duo. “Glowing in the Dark” pretty much follows …
Read More »EP Review. Norty: We Are Nearly There
Norty has just released We Are Nearly There EP and it is full of dynamic songs that mix interesting instrumentation with catchy hooks. “New Disguise” has a gritty feel, think the mainstreamness of Nick Jonas “Chains” but with much more depth and layers. The lyrics are provocative, “I see …
Read More »Album Review: Crown The Empire – Retrograde
Two years ago, Crown The Empire released The Resistance: Rise of the Runaways on July 22, 2014. Within a short amount of time, the concept album broke into the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart. Now, Crown The Empire embarks on a new era: Retrograde. Despite the title, Crown …
Read More »EP Review. Laura Roy
Laura Roy is a Halifax, Nova Scotia based singe that pumps out juicy 90s inspired pop/ R and B tunes. Her self titled EP is out now and is poised to make Roy a household name. “Take Me Down” has an urban flavor to it right from the …
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