Category: Music

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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folk, Music Reviews, singer songwriter

I wanna tell you about Alex Southey’s God’s Green Earth

The latest by Alex Southey wouldn’t sound terribly out of place somewhere within The Arkells early repertoire; even vocally he almost takes on a style I can only describe as a sleepy and slightly slurring Max Kerman sitting on the floor of his McMaster dorm room after striking out while trying to pick-up at a college party he stayed much too late out at. Much … Continue reading I wanna tell you about Alex Southey’s God’s Green Earth

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hardcore, Music Reviews, punk rock

Explore the Evolution of Insanity with Mind Mine

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve reached the limit of your mental and emotional capabilities when struggling with an experience, you might have felt like you understood for the first time what it means to truly become insane.  But how did you get there? What led you down that road and why didn’t you veer left when those signs told you this was a dead … Continue reading Explore the Evolution of Insanity with Mind Mine

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Music

Chodźcie wszyscy, czas na lekcję polki z Hajda Banda!

Dowiedziałem się o tym zespole dopiero, gdy polecono mi go w mediach społecznościowych. Nie wiem jeszcze o nich zbyt wiele, ale te dwa filmy, które natknąłem się, bardzo mi się podobały. Cieszyć się! Wiem tylko, że ich debiutancka płyta nazywa się Hajda! i są grupą białorusko-polską. Wydaje mi się, że mają siedzibę w Warszawie, ale wciąż szukam informacji. Wygląda na to, że mają w drodze … Continue reading Chodźcie wszyscy, czas na lekcję polki z Hajda Banda!

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pop punk, rock, Spotlight On

Spotlight On: Scoopski

Today we’re turning the spotlight on Philladelphia-based infectious pop-rock outfit Scoopski. Chatting with lead Scoopski, we get into becoming a full band from a duo, themed records and what is was like to hear from Betsy Brandt on their release of “I Agree, Marie”. Give “Little Ball of Energy” a spin and read on for the interview below. CF: As you pointed out recently over social … Continue reading Spotlight On: Scoopski

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