Shaka Banton – Mi Vida – EP Review Interesting. It’s definitely not like rapper/trapper Shaka Banton doesn’t know where the beat is in the bars of the music he’s rhyming to…he does…but he makes…hmm…interesting choices on the mic that others wouldn’t; and for those of you that have tried to go left instead of right […]Read More
Check out a rad new video/song from Seattle-based alternative-rock band Flicker And Fade called “Tension” from their latest EP, Start A Fire. Seriously kickass editing & ideas in the video for “Tension” that work incredibly well alongside the blazing, melodic-hooks that this three-piece put into the sound of their new single. Energetic, sincere and solidly […]Read More
Charming Timur – Focused Rage – Album Review You know…for just one man this guy sure keeps busy. Santeri Lohi of the Nu-Metal/Experimental Noise-Rock project Charming Timur is back…for what’s actually the sixth time in four years if you can believe it; and believe it or not, I haven’t even reviewed the entirety of his […]Read More
In Closing – In Closing – EP Review I’ve been writing for years about that…that thing…that indescribable feeling you get when you hear something extraordinary…that tingle in your spine…that chill that runs through you when you stumble upon music from an artist or band that seems to resonate within the fabric of your DNA…THAT thing. […]Read More
BRB & JackEL – “Late Summer” – Single Review Sign me up for an enthusiastic YES to this…BRB & JackEL have got themselves a chilled-out winner with their new collaboration/single called “Late Summer” – perfect timing too as far as the seasonal reference goes ain’t it? I get it though…it makes sense to me and […]Read More
EZLA – “Outcasts” – Single Review Definitely something special happening here in the music of EZLA. I’ve been a longstanding critic of what I call the ‘Nashville’ effect on songwriting and how it can turn uniqueness into the generic…but I’m thankful that while it might have put EZLA in touch with some key contacts that […]Read More
Ella Maddux is a shining example of an artist that will fill you with hope for the future. Fun fact – she’s only ELEVEN years old right now…and she’s already got well more than twenty-thousand views & listens on her brand-new single/video for her song “Anybody’s Guess” – how awesome & inspiring is that?!? You’ll […]Read More
The Foshays – “’Til It’s Gone” – Single Review Well these guys seem like they’re having fun – sounds like it too! The Foshays are a band based out of Minneapolis Minnesota…a four piece consisting of Harry, Freddy, Franky and Joey that not only bring their own talent to the band, but also make it […]Read More
As some of you out there already know, I’ve been harassing people at random out there on the internet to bring some new interviews to the pages here and find out what’s up in the independent music-scene…our first victim of the month has officially responded! Below you’ll find answers from Joshua P. James of Yellow […]Read More
Zayed Hassan – “Cat Is Cute” Feat. Anna Belle – Single Review Ahhh the internet is a beautiful thing when it comes to finding unique tunes ain’t it? I’ll put it to you this way…I’ve just discovered the new track from Zayed Hassan called “Cat Is Cute” featuring the vocals of Anna Belle…and I still […]Read More
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