Treble Charged Release: Still Wide Awake Bored
Today we officially welcome a new member of the Crooked Forest/Pine Four Records roster and ask that you please offer polite applause to Treble Charged – a Treble Charger cover project. It almost seems insane to me that I’m some 4 years into this ever-expanding project of projects and we’re only just getting to the Treble Charger part of it all. While I’m undoubtedly a … Continue reading Treble Charged Release: Still Wide Awake Bored
Death Bus for Blondie Returns With You Can Do Better Than Me
If we weren’t keen to the inside scoop, today’s special acoustic release of You Can Do Better Than Me might’ve come as a bit of a surpirse. Recorded today after a litle back and fourth about which direction to take the cover, Death Bus has been sitting on this one for a little while. “I’ve been wanting to step away from Death Bus for a … Continue reading Death Bus for Blondie Returns With You Can Do Better Than Me
Spotlight On: Marc Schuster
Our spotlight interview series returns with an in depth look at Arguably, the latest album by Philadelphia-based musician Marc Schuster. Argubaly hits streaming services on May 1st (pre-save it here!). Take a listen to the recent single Paul Giamatti (Is Everywhere Tonight) and read on for the interview below. CF: This album has one of the most fun introduction tracks I’ve heard in a while. … Continue reading Spotlight On: Marc Schuster
Ready or Not, We’re Movin’ On with Lynne Taylor Donovan
Canada is no stranger to great country music and has bred undeniable talent all across its vast land, but it’s a little more rare to stumble upon a voice with such power and prowess as we have with Lynne Taylor Donovan. From the Okanagon in British Columbia, Donovan has been performing and perfecting her sound since she was a young girl and her latest album … Continue reading Ready or Not, We’re Movin’ On with Lynne Taylor Donovan
Marco Angelo Takes Us From the Green Hill Zone to the Green Hill Battle Zone
Italian-based guitarist Marco Angelo amazes audiences with his proficient and virtuosic performances whether he be presenting original music or unique takes on popular favourites and his latest is no exception. Taking the classic theme from Sonic the Hedgehog, Angelo has reimagined the song in an eccentric and high intensity metal production where his playing really takes center stage. Admittedly it’s been a little while since … Continue reading Marco Angelo Takes Us From the Green Hill Zone to the Green Hill Battle Zone
Enjoy the Traffic with Zachary Campos
Few songs can appropriately capture a feeling within a minute or less, but Zachary Campos manages to pull it off with his latest track, Traffic. It’s an indie rock anthem for bored suburbanites who find themselves tired of the repetive task of commuting everywhere and finding themselves stuck in, well… in traffic. Hailing from San Jose, California, lyricist and MC Zachary Campos blends 80’s hip … Continue reading Enjoy the Traffic with Zachary Campos
It’s a Lil’ Murky In Another Lifetime
At only 20 years old, rapper and vocal engineer Lil Murky seems well poised to make a mark on the London music scene before long. His recent release, a 6-track EP titled In Another Lifetime shows the young talent is well equipped and on his way to developing his sound and style all while showcasing a level of introspection that suggests he’s asking himself some … Continue reading It’s a Lil’ Murky In Another Lifetime
Avaraj Doesn’t Just Bring Light, They Bring An Eternal Sunset
Not unlike the call of a bird perched above a quiet lake just as the sun begins to fall from its highest peak, the latest by Avaraj begins with a quick-panning multi-timbered synth that suggests an awakening. Paired with deep house bass, these arrangements repeat and build casually and calmly, raising us like an increasing tide into the first verse. Before long, the drums catch … Continue reading Avaraj Doesn’t Just Bring Light, They Bring An Eternal Sunset
Introducing Tim James and the Very Special Guests
From Edmonton, Alberta, musician-songwriter (a distinction they make, not us!) Tim James LaRiviere has certainly been making his way around the globe in unique ways, from performing at festivals and events to working out of the industry’s most iconic recording studios like Abbey Road (that’s the one) and Steve Vai’s Mothership Studio’s and the Red Room in France, he’s sure to have gained a diverse … Continue reading Introducing Tim James and the Very Special Guests
Nana Bangz Brings the Summer Heat with Alive
The immediate tone of Nana Bangz latest release sits somewhere in the early days of Miami Vice for us, in a warmly lit backroom of a gentleman’s club with slow burning cigars and an air conditioner humming away slightly on the fritz. That mood, embraced and made possible by the tasteful inclusion and subtle manipulation of Seals & Croft’s 70’s hit “Summer Breeze” however, only … Continue reading Nana Bangz Brings the Summer Heat with Alive
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