Year: <span>2016</span>

Birds Over Arkansas – “So Much Sky”

Birds Over Arkansas – “So Much Sky” – Single Review It would be impossible not to be enthusiastically drooling from the corners of the mouth knowing that Birds Over Arkansas are back with a brand-new single after releasing one of the most stunning singles I’ve ever heard in MY ENTIRE LIFE with their last one […]Read More

0138 – The Pit (Live @ Their Lair 2014)

I’m not a complete hermit despite the rumors.  One of the bands that’s always been able to get me off my ass and away from this computer is Vancouver’s hard-rock/grunge act The Pit.  Before they packed up and moved out of their place to a new home in 2014 – we got to watch them […]Read More

Roger Cole & Paul Barrere – “All That I Need”

Roger Cole & Paul Barrere – “All That I Need” – Single Review When I covered the last single from Roger Cole & Paul Barrere called “Political Freakshow” – I also mentioned the fact that this duo was clearly hitting their stride and creating their best music to-date.  I’ve covered a lot of their music…I […]Read More

Eon MC Etc. & The Libra – Race Music

Eon MC Etc. & The Libra – Race Music – EP Review What IS this and where did it come from?  For some reason…I feel like I was genuinely surprised by the crystalline-quality production and innovative rhymes & charismatic charm of the R&B sounds on the Race Music EP from Eon MC Etc. & The […]Read More

Ron Wellesley – Soundcloud Singles

Ron Wellesley – Soundcloud Singles Review Alright…so we’re checking out a handful of singles from one incredibly active hip-hop artist out there in the music-scene right now that releases new music every Wednesday.  LOVE that kind of commitment and enthusiasm for music, no matter what genre – that alone makes me want to support what […]Read More

SBS Podcast 014

Doing what we do best & helping uncover some of the best tunes out there in today’s independent music-scene – you can expect all kinds of sonic-awesomeness from this new episode featuring the incredible music of: Tune Tank – Nixie – Morrow’s Memory – 1FM – Aztec – The Drama Dolls – Convey – Sun.Set.Ships […]Read More

Sam And The Black Seas – “Agata”

Sam And The Black Seas – “Agata” – Single Review Earlier on in the year when we first covered the music of Sam And The Black Seas through a collection of Soundcloud recordings, the gem of a melody called “Agata” first became known to us.  Truthfully, it was the first song I’d experienced from the […]Read More

Morrow’s Memory – Take Control

Morrow’s Memory – Take Control – EP Review Morrow’s Memory…you can just go right ahead and sign me the fuck right up.  To whatever really…fan-club, e-mails, x-mas cards…doesn’t really matter to me as long as we stay connected with each other.  I’m PSYCHED, PUMPED…STOKED…AMPED…a whole LOT of ED words when it comes to the scorching […]Read More

Sincere – “So Far Away” Feat. Davoted

Sincere – “So Far Away” Feat. Davoted – Single Review Pretty sure this collaborative effort between Sincere and Davoted works…seems to me that for the most part the idea they’re after is a mission-accomplished.  Their new single “So Far Away” has a few minor issues amongst massive ambition…there’s a bit of stuff I’d change but […]Read More

Natalie Jean – “Red Room”

Natalie Jean – “Red Room” – Single Review Sleek single from singer/songwriter Natalie Jean – “Red Room” hits the mark.  A hypnotic rhythm assembled through the combination of her vocal talent and the stunning music around her – “Red Room” solidly pulses along in a captivating atmosphere that holds your attention firmly as it plays.  […]Read More