Category: Music

Blog, Neither Could Dylan, pop punk, rock

Hey, Wait! Did Neither Could Dylan Team Up With Maneframe?!

In today’s “bet you didn’t see this coming!” release we see Neither Could Dylan teaming up with Maneframe for a infectious pop-punk schoolkid-crush bop titled Hey, Wait (I Wanna Show You Something) This collaboration began on Threads over a mutual appreciation for pop-punk. Maneframe already had the instrumental framework in place before bringing the track to Neither Could Dylan who penned off some lyrics and … Continue reading Hey, Wait! Did Neither Could Dylan Team Up With Maneframe?!

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country, folk, singer songwriter

Caleb Darger Has A Lot To Tell Us (and We’re Keen to Listen)

Warm. Inviting. Cozy. Those are just a couple of the feelings we get right off the top of Caleb Darger’s latest release. A clean picked acoustic guitar floats underneath his earnest vocals as he opens up about someone he might have hurt and he reflects on the experience while the wistful instrumentation that accompanies it provides a comforting safe space for us to give Darger … Continue reading Caleb Darger Has A Lot To Tell Us (and We’re Keen to Listen)

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pop

Skye Wallace Comes to a Confident Realization in “What Is Real?”

Pardon our delay but Skye Wallace literally broke the internet last week when this one was released and as an entirely online publication we were heavily impacted by the outage. What Is Real? sees a bit of a departure from her usual fair, whereas 2022’s Terribly Good album found Skye in a country rock groove, it would appear that we’re seeing Skye enter more of … Continue reading Skye Wallace Comes to a Confident Realization in “What Is Real?”

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Casual Conversation, rock

A Casual Conversation with Steve Karsch (Snap Infraction)

Welcome back for another episode of Casual Conversation! If you missed the memo, Casual Conversation is our new video interview show showcasing musicians and independent artists, conducted over Zoom and hosted on our new YouTube channel CrookedForestTV. Today I’m excited to share with you my conversation with Philadelphia-based musician and lead of Snap Infraction, Steve Karsch. We talk about our love of sports, the bands upcoming … Continue reading A Casual Conversation with Steve Karsch (Snap Infraction)

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pop, rnb

Strike Gold with TaniA Kyllikki

When you imagine yourself in love, what do you believe that should feel like?  If you ask British singer-songwriter TaniA Kyllikki, it might feel like you’ve found yourself in incredible fortune; congratulations, you’ve struck gold! I’ve Struck Gold With You is an intrepid ballad that rests largely on steady pulsating arpeggio’s interlocking with single notes on piano, creating a delicate and pensive foundation for the … Continue reading Strike Gold with TaniA Kyllikki

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indie, rock

Hearts Erupt for Night Fires New Single

Night Fires are burning hotter than the summer asphalt with their upcoming single, “Fast Times and Nowhere Nights.” It’s an unapologetic, hazy, neon-soaked love letter to reckless youth & wide-eyed romance… and simply put, we love it! But beware, this ain’t your grandma’s nostalgia trip, it’s raw, urgent, and alive. Don’t believe the hype? Cool. I’ve heard their next track, and trust me, “Fast Times” … Continue reading Hearts Erupt for Night Fires New Single

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Blog, instrumental, Music Reviews

Dino DiMuro’s Beetle’s Secret Pact is a rabbit hole full of suprises.

It’s unusual and a little whimsical, but that’s certainly not out of character for L.A-based songwriter Dino DiMuro who cites Frank Zappa as one of his major influences.  Beetle’s Secret Pack starts with a casual tumble over tom and snare drum that places it imperiously somewhere in late-80’s electronic pop rock before it’s joined ceremoniously by bulbous sitar-esque guitars and rhythmic otherworldly keyboards that give … Continue reading Dino DiMuro’s Beetle’s Secret Pact is a rabbit hole full of suprises.

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hard rock, Music Reviews

Discover an Angel with Hand on Heart

When you think of Tuscany, you probably think about the rolling hills of the countryside, full of the world’s best winemakers bustling away in expansive vineyards, or perhaps your mind drifts to the coastal towns and their cobblestone roads, quaint cafes serving fresh creamy lattes with sweet treats to ease you into a relaxing morning strolling in and out of artisan shops. It shouldn’t, but … Continue reading Discover an Angel with Hand on Heart

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folk

Peel yourself off the Asphalt for Danté Ravenhearst

Like the steady rumbling of an unseen oncoming train, the latest by Toronto-based folk songwriter Danté Ravenhearst seems to emerge from the distance with a certain spine-tingling sensation that suggests there’s much more underneath the surface of this brooding folk-rock track. Its initial beatings are steady and purposeful as the drums provide an encouraging pulse to the bass that is casually bumping alongside before Ravenhearst … Continue reading Peel yourself off the Asphalt for Danté Ravenhearst

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ambient, electronic

Enter the Maneframe With Mellow Melodies

I was fortunate to meet recording artist Maneframe over Threads recently over our mutual love of catchy pop-punk, but Maneframe dabbles in all sorts of different sonic landscapes and when they told me they had an instrumental record coming out, I had to have a listen.  Mellow Melodies is available on all streaming services today and it boasts an impressive 15-song track list. You might … Continue reading Enter the Maneframe With Mellow Melodies

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