Monday, July 14, 2014

What About Tomorrow by Daniell Nelson begins with a splash

Daniell Nelson's "What About Tomorrow"  begins with a wicked chorus, and dark exquisite beat. His voice brings a rush of calmness to the mind. and his rhymes are very charismatic, but the chorus is what hooks me to this track. "What about tomorrow, so many people living for today." It's simple, but very true. Daniell is getting the point a crossed that we aren't looking towards the future, "to get ours" so to speak and instead we are rushing to get things done in the here and now instead of preparing for the coming days. I truly can't get enough of this beat here! The beat has this kind of Egyptian feel to it. It's very captivating and attention grabbing I simply melt away into the couch while jamming. His lyrics match up well with the beat where Daniell Nelson questions modern society and adds his curiosities to the mix. Check the track out! and Pick up his album. Daniell Nelson is a very talented artist on the rise. He's going to be making a splash this year in a  big pond.


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Sunday, July 6, 2014

5 Best Oldies Songs of The Century

5.

Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street


4.

Michael Jackson - Free Willy (will you be there) 


3.

Chicago - If You Leave Me Now

2.

Pink Floyd - Welcome to the Machine


1. 

Jimi Hendrix - Angel 


This post features our 5 best oldies songs of the century. If you think we should add more to the list please comment below! We will be working on more top lists so stay tuned to see your favorites appear!

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Where did TOOL disappear to?





TOOL hasn't released anything in what it feels like an Eternity! TOOL being one of my favorite bands of all time and countless others, listen to the "old" tracks hanging by a thread wishing, hoping and waiting for some new material from Maynard and company. Maynard seems to be arm deep in countless other projects like his winery, Puscifer, tours, APC (on hold) hell the last I heard he even writing for a local magazine and online news source. Though we desire to have more this is just TOOL's formula. You give a little and let the minions jump around waiting for more and more, it's like feeding bread to a duck, it's always waiting for the feel and opportunity to strike and feast upon what's there.  You can stay up to date through their "tool army" section with of course costs a small fee, BUT you get limited and "rare" items that you can't get unless you are apart of their collective. It's like the Free masons without the gatherings I imagine. Enough rambling for now enjoy the tunes.


Lamb of God Wrath brings a new meaning to metalcore


heavy riffs, legit vocals, and more.

Mayhem the definition of black metal


This EP is flawless, The only thing that is "wrong" is I wish the EP had more tracks! But this is just a highlight on whats to come from mayhem with screeching over the top screams and heavy riffing guitar bends from afar.


Behemoth The Satanist full stream




This album is a must have!!!! If you like the music support the artist!

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Allegations Elements of the infinite album of the year?

Allegations release new album "Elements of the Infinite" Packed with overwhelming riffs, devastating growls and breakdowns to sooth all of you "core" lovers.  check it out!

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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Learn math with Lifestyle Learning Music





Lifestyle Learning Music is very unique because they are putting knowledge in their lyrics to help kids and adults learn.  The idea is to make learning fun. You ever listen to a song and memorize lyrics after awhile? It's the same thing here except the lyrics are informative and useful in real life situations.  The album  Lifestyle Learning Music - Vol #2 - Geometry focuses on mathematics to help people who struggle with learn from a book. This way the kids can learn through entertainment.  Lifestyle Learning Music also uses various different genre's to fit kids interests. 

The song geometry pop 1 has amazing beats and production quality. The sound is absolutely astonishing. The vocals are also nice and very well done. Lyrical content focuses on lines, shapes and equations. They utilize vocabulary words throughout the song to help get the definitions "stuck" in their head to remember the words better. 

Geometry Reggae #2 focuses on why geometry is important to learn and gives positive reinforcement. I also like how they use games like Pool to show that they are using geometry to make their shots because of the angles they shoot at.  They again use real life jobs that use geometry to make their point that geometry is used daily (depending on the job of course).  they focus on area, and formula's like lengths times width to help reinforce the ideas in our brain. 

The idea is very refreshing and a good idea, with mainstream music being consumed with money and just garbage information this presents a little hope for the youth and humanity. Since math is a struggling subject for many this album is an excellent concept. The production quality is great and stands out. The vocals are smooth and have a smoothing effect to them. Beats are all down tempo and relaxing. The beats are also unique, but I don't need to tell you that just take a listen!

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Thursday, June 19, 2014

Does Ooberfuse Different drum have what it takes to be different?

Ooberfuse releases “Different Drum” brought to us by Peak Flow Records. The song has a mainstream, radio sound with repetitive chorus and backing beat. The song is a dance electronica genre. The male vocalist speaks in a soft tone where he talks more than sings. The girl vocalist sings in a great melody and in tune. Though the Male vocalist doesn’t sing he does speak in time and beat with the backing track so, it’s rhythmatic.  The video is interesting everyone is wearing black while a blue screen is in the back. The two males look completely emotionless, while the girl is happy and vibrant. Check out the song and video and let Ooberfuse know what you think!








Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Things Are Not Life bring a sound that is real

Things Are Not Life brings a 9 track album that hits on all cylinders. They have come with a great concept that is new and ready for listeners to soak it up through their spores.  God Can’t Safe has a great “crunch sound to it with bass that Is played loud in the mix. The track has great vocals and amazing song structure.  The guitars effect pedal allows for the song to expand to new heights with the high pitch screeches. The vocals aren’t overly done and have a great sound that is full. The vocalist sings from his gut and not from his throat which gives him a much broader range.  The intro is phenomenal and the band kicks it off right by showing their best first.

“In The Middle” Starts with a killer guitar riff that reminds me of stoner metal or rock riffs.  When the vocals hit the guitarist gives us a very distinct sound through the song structure. The vocals are once again awesome, He utilizes all of his tools when he sings going from high to low, with even some talking parts which goes well and gives a solid change to the track. The guitars again are awesome, very mellow and chilling so to speak. I love the use of effects. The drummer utilizes his skills on this track as well with several drum fills which sound great and add depth to the song. I especially love the guitar solo and interlude where the guitar is consumed with flanger making the sound very spacey.  The vocalist’s highs are phenomenal towards the end I was very impressed with his range and how well the band collaborates together.
“Princess Harry’s Hollow Crown “ Is another one of my favorites, and how couldn’t it be with a title like that. It’s unique and flat out different.  I went ahead and googled the song and Things Are Not Life is the only band to use this song title. (round of applause)  The vocals again are a stand out on this track accompanied by excellent riffs and drums that don’t over power the sound.   The sound reminds me of something from The Doors which is great because I love Jim Morison. The lyrics are awesome because everything mentioned is true. About buying the T.V.’s and buying things we don’t need.  It’s all to fill the void like Things Are not Life mention on their website.



Things Are Not Life is phenomenal they deserve a massive audience. If they choose to tour I can see them gaining popularity fairly quick they just need to find the right hook ups.  Don’t sleep on this one! Their message is true and to the point. The vocals and sound is unique and brings something stellar to the table.






Thursday, June 5, 2014

Throats Are Quarries By Jana Pochop hits a new vibe

Jana Pochop (that “h” is silent) is a folk/pop singer-songwriter, content creator, and good idea hound based in Austin, Texas. Jana grew up in New Mexico and sought out the live music capital of Austin after getting a history degree. Jana has released two EPs so far and is launching her 3rd, "Throats Are Quarries", in July 2014. "Throats Are Quarries" was produced by Daniel Barrett at Rubicon Recording in Austin, Texas.


The EP starts with the song “When Your Soul Leaves Your Body” This song prepares you for what Jana Pochop has in store for this EP. Her voice is very soothing and I love how she layers her vocals to get a bigger sound. She sticks to the popularized song structure, verse, chorus, verse which will make this track a popular one I think. The backing track is very melodic and brings forth a cool relaxing sensation over the mind and body. The backing beat is nice and it doesn't overwhelm her voice.

The song “Throw You Forward” is an interesting one because it seems to tell a personal story about an significant other. I like the anxiety she vocalizes in her lyrics, I think it’s very relatable to anyone who gets caught off guard or caught by surprise. She expresses it very well through this song with the melody backed by the acoustic guitar and the undertone of the backing beat. This track really progresses when the drums get much heavier then reach a new calamity again. The song is “chill”  and relaxing

“Deepest Fear” Is up tempo from the other songs and has a blues, country feel to it with the banjo being played at an up tempo pace. I like this song because it has a psychedelic feel to it with the guitar solo backing the banjo play. Her voice is very calm, but fits the setting of the song. It’s a good change of pace and shows all of her talents. The lyrics are relatable because who doesn’t get that feeling of terror and fear either for the future or past.


Jana Pochop has really done well with her EP Throats Are Quarries. She’s able to present a finished product that is produced with great quality. I can tell she put a lot of time into this because the instrumentals aren’t just “generic” but unique and give something different to the genre. If you like chill vibing music with a deeper meaning make sure you check out Jana Pochop. 


Ed Roman takes Letters From High Latitudes to a whole new level

Ed Roman is no rookie to the music game with previous releases like Special Ed and The Musically Challenged, Oracles and Ice cream and now with the release of Letters From High Latitudes, Ed looks to heighten his musical career.


The album is folk, with a blend of different genres to make it unique and exquisite to the ears. The song I Found God is a relaxing piece. The song contains a good smooth flow and song structure that doesn't exactly bend boundaries, but gets the point across.  You may think the song is “religious” by the title, but I didn't get that at all from the lyrics it’s more about earth being “god” and not a man in the sky. His voice sounds great with awesome pronunciation and he uses minimal effects.  The production has a very high end sound.

The song in your eyes has a classic rock feel to it. The song contains great vocals over guitars that utilize rhythm. The guitar solo after the bridge is also very unique and sounds amazing! I think this track is a stand out song for this album, because it expresses Ed Roman’s talents in a much higher grade. He utilizes his voice in such a way that it can honestly stand alone. The guitars add depth to the song and create a “surreal” sound to it. Surreal in the sense that it sounds near radio quality.

The song Rosetta Stone stood out to me because the title. When I saw the title it reminded me of TOOL’s Rosetta stone. Though both of these artists are very different which I came to find out as soon as I pressed play, but Ed Roman didn't disappoint. This song portrays blues and jazz. His voice is smooth and soothing while the trumpets, add a uniqueness to it, with low assembled drums that add to the relaxation aspect of the song. I can see myself drinking a hot cup of coffee relaxing at the local coffee shop listening to this track enjoying the morning to get my day started. The song screams relaxation and mellowness. His voice also goes well with the track and doesn't over power the instruments, the vocals simply make the track “whole” if you will and complement each other very well.



Ed Roman’s High Latitudes sparks a new era for Ed Roman and music. He’s bringing back the soul and soothing sound which makes music enjoyable and healing. It’s not like the mainstream tracks that over run your mind speaking about topics like money, and material objects. Ed Roman brings something else to the table that screams LISTEN to me in a none aggressive way.  This album will be enjoyable for anyone that enjoys soothing music.


Sunday, June 1, 2014

Brandon James knocks it out of the park with hit single Everytime

Brandon James is a musician from Chicago whom has his eyes on the prize of reaching greatness. His style blends Opera,sacred,gospel,blues, pop and R&B. He's influenced by Luther Vandross, Lyfe Jennings, & Donnie Hathaway. He works on creating a versatile sound, and has a desire for music. You can catch his single out on itunes titled "Everytime".


Everytime begins with a majestic intro that captivates the listeners ears. His voice is soothing and is sung with fullness. James can really hit the high notes and stay in key which is huge! The track has this old school jazz feel to it, but then gets' a computer high tech feel to it at about two minutes in. The synths are a great mix with the track and makes it very new age. There's a lot going on in the song that makes it unique and different. His voice is excellent. He doesn't miss a note and never goes out of pitch. The song structure and time measures are done very well and I'm actually impressed that he was able to fit so, many instruments into one song especially the synth and the drums. A lot of drums now a days are computerized and here, you can feel the energy of the kit without seeing it. The 5 minute and eleven second song packs a serious punch! Brandon James has some serious talent and i think he can make some big noise in his future if he decides to release a full album. His song writing is both unique and well rounded.  He is working on the completion of his debut solo album Soulfully Divine. Brandon James current singles “Inspiration”, “All I Want Is You”, & “Everytime” can be heard on his website and Itunes. Brandon James will be performing at a
venue near you!


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Saturday, May 31, 2014

Aaron Lopez- Barrantes Soothes the soul with his voice

Aaron Lopez-Barrantes, Is a 25 year old singer songwriter based in New Orleans, where he composes and writes all of his music. Lopez currently plays as the resident singer songwriter/guitarist at the historic Maison Dupuy Hotel in the French Quarter. He released his debut album “ALB” in June of 2013. In the past year, He’s played acoustic sets on New Orleans, WWOZ radio, Loyola Radio, and toured the Midwest and East Coast with Chicago based Great Divide Band.

The song “Stay The Same” has a blue grass sound with a hint of country. His voice is excellent reminds me of Dave Matthews. His voice is very calm, soothing, and relaxing. You can simply drift off into the sunset listening to this track. His lyrics are catchy and flow off his tongue well. I like the acoustic aspects of this song; He plays up tempo notes with portions of country from synths. This track is good for a long summer ride or just open up a cold beer by the bonfire outback.

“Scared of Heights” is one of my favorites off the album!  The guitar work here is unique and is played with an interesting style that you don’t hear much making it unique. I also like how he mixes in the brass instruments for the bridge of the song. The vocals are placed very well and give it great rhythm. His vocals are basically amazing to put it simply and how instruments build up midway through then slow back down to the original pace is absolutely fantastic!  He tells a story through this song, and it’s relatable which I like a lot. It reminds me of the band Chicago in some ways, but Aaron Lopez manages to put his own touches to it developing his own style and sound.

“Parachute”  Is another standout song, His voice is mind blowing and sounds even better with the classical instruments backing his acoustic guitar. I like how he mixed several instruments throughout this track, piano, acoustic guitar, and the violins it makes the song standout with a bit darker emotion. His voice is soothing and lyrics are great and have his own touch that gives life to the song.  His chorus is awesome and unique. “I think I’ll use a parachute and just float on down.” It’s interesting and intriguing to the subject matter of the song.


Aaron Lopez is an excellent artist and did an awesome job with his album “ALB” if you haven’t listened to it check it out! He’s relatable to Dave Matthews Band and Chicago. He has his own touch that gives him a great sound that shouldn't go unheard. He’s on the right track of getting himself known by touring, hopefully he catches on because talent like this is one in a million. A lot of great artists go unnoticed, but in the age of internet it makes it a little easier to find awesome music that’s not played on the mainstream radio. ALB is an excellent album and I would recommend it to anyone even people who aren't into the genre. I look forward to see what this guy releases in the future because I think it will be great! 

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The LEL Brothas Strike Back with the new album Pandemic sweeping the earth

The LEL Brothas all hailing from California, but formed in Prescott Valley, Airzona in 2006. They’ve achieved a lot in their career including 2007 song Dislocate charted in Southwest USA #54 of top 102 for the year, their 2011 hit “Hatas” was placed on Blockbuster video game Rock Band 3. They’ve also toured all four corners of the world. They are also gearing up for a video shoot for their new album Pandemic featuring the song “MR My Way” with Epic productions and youbloom.
The group features DJ Clone and Nytmare and includes Hype Man who performs with them live who’s known as LEL Step Brotha.



The song Hatas has a catchy hook and chorus. The beat is up tempo and they the Emce’s flow well on the track. The song is what I would like to call hype music. It’s something you would jam in the car before a party or if you’re in the gym. The lyrics are catchy and are what I like to call “fresh rhymes” The song structure is excellent with fitting chorus and hooks. Their production is also top notch.
“Drank Game” is a party song. The beat is very dance esque and made for a party. The vocals also follow suit with the title.  Grab a mixed drink or vodka straight and bounce to this. If you don’t well then you missed the point. His vocal style is different which makes him stand out from other Emce’s. I like the style and how they flow on the tracks.  I could see this being played on the radio or at clubs as a “hype” song. It’s up tempo and catchy just what people at the club like. Grab a drink and play the drink game.
“Big Basic” Is one of my favorites. It features a chorus by a female emcee and her voice is on point. The rhythm of the beat is up tempo and hype. The lyrics focus mostly on drinking, but they manage to fit in stellar rhymes and lyrics. The hook is catchy with “you can’t catch me” it gives the track a different feel from their other tracks and gives it a change from their other tracks. I can see this one getting radio play, or being played in the clubs. The synth is also dope on this track. The variation in the song from bridge to chorus makes this one a banger!   




The LEL Brothas are a hiphop group that you shouldn’t sleep on! Be on the lookout for Epidemic because it’s a party hype banger! If you like to drink and hit the clubs then you need to bump this one, I think people will be asking “damn who is that?” Everything from sick beats to aggressive flow’s with party lyrical content. And who doesn’t like to drink and jam some tunes and loose themselves in the club to some bangers? I think people will pick up on these guys fast!  You’ll catch me cruising to the beach with this album, will I catch you?


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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Jiggley Jones Brings a new sound to the Dirty South






Jiggley Jones is an award-winning Americana singer/songwriter from Eastern Pa. He is the 2013 International ndMusic and Entertainment Association Songwriter of the Year, a 2-time 2014 New Music Award nominee, and a 2014 Independent Country Music Association Award nominee for Best Americana artist. His debut EP, No Spring Chicken, spent more than 6 months on the roots music charts, receiving international airplay on more than 300 stations. The follow up, ...A Mountain, A Struggle, A Tunnel, A Light... was just released earlier this month. It's his first with Lamon Records Nashville. 

Jiggley Jones has a very seductive voice with relaxing piano and guitars. A Mountain, A Struggle, A Tunnel, A light is an excellent addition to the Indie scene.  The genre is relatable to soft rock with blue grass elements.  The song Early Morning Light begins with a catchy guitar rhythm later adding the addition of the piano which gives the song great melody. His voice is calming and has a sedative sound on this track; it’s almost like a lullaby to pass out in the summer time.
Hope in a Bottle begins with a country style, but the vocals are more classic rock, he reminds me a little bit of how Axle Rose used to sound. The vocals are very profound and stand out through the song. The instruments are nice and fit the song at an easing tempo. The lyrics are nice and mellow calming like a cool breeze passing through your hair. I really like the melodies and the drums don’t override the vocals, their calming and at a lower volume so the guitars, piano, and vocals stand out a bit more. I think this is my favorite track off the album. It seems to have this very calming tone and great production quality. I think this is radio worthy and the repetition in lyrics doesn't get redundant at all, because it sounds excellent!

Walk On Me begins with a dark over tone which catches my ear very quickly. I can tell this one really means something deep down. The piano is soothing in the darkness and his lyrics seem to be questioning the present and future about his significant other.  I also really like the layering of the vocals it makes them stand out that much more. He sings from experience and expresses his feelings well. The song is relatable for anyone who has been shunned by someone else.  The guitar solo in this track is spectacular. I wasn't expecting it at all, but it fits the melody of the song very well with the down tempo beat. This song speaks volumes with the song stricture and great rheumatic patterns.


Jiggley Jones is an excellent artist and it shows in his musician ship and lyrics. I can see the mainstream appeal here his music is catchy and melodic respectively and the song structures fit that mold. I think Jiggley Jones will gain a lot of fans after this release and become more popular as they progresses as a musician. 


Friday, May 16, 2014

Ulises Is Ready To Launch His EP Six to The Multiverse





 Ulises has come out with a versatile banger EP titled "6" ready to be released on May, 22nd. He ranges from genres such as pop, dance, and hip-hop and does them all extremely well. The production quality is excellent and is definitely something that can be compared with what you would hear on the radio. His vocals are catchy and have this vibrant feel to them. You can tell that he put a lot of time and soul crafting each and every song.

The song "Love Frontier" is one of my favorites on the EP. The vocal patterns are stellar with magical melodies. The back track has a very dance groove sound to it. I can definitely see people hitting it off at the club to this track. The instrumental is up tempo and has its "drops" where everything seems to reach this new realm of calamity then picks right back up from where it started. It's like taking a ride on a rocket ship and just blasting off. It's truly that perfect summer track for a night drive. The chorus is phenomenal, and I love the synth to support the vocals. The bass also "bumps." Sometimes you get those dance tracks where the bass doesn't pound, or it pounds to much, but this is perfect. The synth gives the song an abstract sound with spacey aspects.


The song "Sodalicious"  Is very creative and interesting. The beat is up tempo and contains heavy bass. His verses are very experimental and different. He changes his voice with ease, and adds a chorus that is very distinct with unique lyrics. The beat has a lot of different sounds going on and gives the song depth. I like how Ulises takes a risk by changing up the pace through the EP. We heard mainly pop/dance songs and now he manages to fit a hip-hop/rap  song in all while making it work not just well, but extremely well. I think this track really shows off his talents and shows what he can do. He's very multi-talented and not afraid to show that by leaving his comfort zone.


The song "Sugar Cane" is another one of Ulises better tracks. His vocals are phenomenal, I can hear a resemblance of "Usher" here through the R&B style. His voice fits the song structure well with the melody and layering of his vocals. The instrumental has a very spacey synth backing track that makes you get lost in the sound. I can see this song being played in raves, though it's not as dance friendly it's still a great track to just chill out to. The production is phenomenal and you can hear the emotion through his voice. This style really fits him and his voice. His vocal range is also limitless hitting high notes, and staying in key.



When hearing 6 you better be ready to put your dancing shoes on because Ulises brings it! The EP is very versatile covering several genres which keeps it entertaining. You also wont be hearing any filler tracks through this EP.  Ulises fills 22 minutes of celestial awesomeness! Get aboard for take off because this one will lift you off your feet!


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Nicholas Wolex brings back soul with the release of the EP If You Had

Nicholas Wolex is a artist hailing from the United Kingdom. The release of his 7” inch “If You Had”/”No Regrets” will be supported by several performances around London entitled “An evening with N Wolex” during which the audience will be treated to personally scored music sheets that accompany the delicate performances, harking back to the time of live classical music.

As the world moves forward further into the digital age, N Wolex hopes to preserve the legacy of a human voice speaking for the unspoken and unseen. The tonality, the journey and drama that can be conveyed by the cosmic coupling of music and lyrics.

With the release of his two song EP that contains stellar production quality and unique vocal patterns. N Wolex' first song No Regrets has a great relaxing piano backing beat. Her voice is very powerful and she's able to get her point across. Her melodies are very catchy and her ability to diversify her range is spectacular on this track. Her harmonies are entirely synced with the beat and are very well done especially when she layers her vocals. The layering gives the voice and song a lot more power and makes the chorus "I don't want no life of regrets" that much more profound. Her voice also comes much more natural. She doesn't have to mask her stellar voice behind vocal effects like auto tune.

The second track on the EP is titled "If You Had" This track has a lot of soul influence in it. The track begins with a great backing beat, and followed by her powerful voice. The one thing I notice in this track that stands out most is the drums, and the involvement of more instruments. The instruments make the song a lot more complex which I like. Her voice also goes very well with the males voice both of them sound great together and make an outstanding duo. "If you had showed me the love I wont be so lonely" Sounds phenomenal especially with how the verse is repeated, followed by the wicked piano backing track. When he sings in tenor vocal range it sounds absolutely fantastic! This is by far my favorite track on the EP.

Though the EP is only two tracks totaling 8 minutes and 20 seconds E Wolex really executes their talent on each of the songs. He's a great composure and has an ear for what works for him. I think his EP will be a huge success that will hopefully inspire him to release a full album to fully showcase his talents.



Thursday, May 15, 2014

Sprightly Moans Captivate The Minds of Classic Rock Listeners

Sprightly Moans released their 3rd EP titled Demo's III on January 30th 2014. The band has a old classic rock style with a Jim Morison like vocal approach. The EP begins with the song "Blushes All Around" The song has crunchy guitars with distinct vocals. The production gives it that classic feel. It's not overdone like a lot of bands are done these days. I also enjoy the southern style riffs.  The drums are also not your regular style of drum patterns. This guy likes to hit the crash symbol! Which I like a lot, and did I mention very lively distinct drum fills. The song structure is done well with great riffs and patterns. Everything within it seems to be placed well. The vocalist also doesn't rely on reverb to acquire his sound.
The second track on the EP "I wanna be Afraid"  begins with distinct drum fills and raging riffs that stop on a dime, to make the drum fills more profound to our ears. With the vocalist singing in key "I wanna be afraid" gets his point across in an very interesting way. I especially like the lyric "I HOPE ALL OUR PLANS WILL FALL APART" Makes him feel like he wants to feel hurt, or the emotional backlash from the situation. The guitar riffs are simplistic, but it fits the song and makes the drums that much more prolific. the lyric "Tomorrow we will hang our mouths on a nail" shows us pain, from doing wrong. Then the chorus "I wanna be afraid" tells us that he is unsure. which I like a lot because a lot of times we are unsure how we want things to end up. His voice has a very distinct sound and I think this makes him that much better. He sings in key and the singers melody is excellent especially with how the vocals are layered together.  

The third track on the EP "Love is Nothing Without Eternity" starts off very slow and relaxing. It has a hint of jazz, country, and just old school rock to it. The guitar is very mellow underneath the vocals which give the vocals a stronger sound. "Love is nothing without eternity, so you are coming with me." this lyric rings through my head when I hear this. It's like he's afraid of what his partner may do, and to be safe he wants his significant other's comfort and compassion even in death. The lyric "ease our throbbing minds." shows pain, from life and is based on the thought that death will ease pain. I think we can all relate to that at some point in our life's. Though the lyrics are dark the guitar melody is like a lullaby before going to sleep, or in this case death.



The three track EP is very enjoyable and will be a good home for any fan of classic rock. Often in today's music it's hard to find artists that go straight to their roots without mimicking them entirely. Sprightly Moans brings a fresh spun sound that will have their listeners captivated. I think these guys have a bright future and I look forward to their full album release. 



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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Freddy Charles Is Not Human (I'm Only Human Review)

Freddy Charles is a one man band meaning he recorded everything from the guitar, drums, bass and of course vocals. His brand new album “I’m Only Human” is available on itunes, Spotify and other independent music stores. Freddy Charles has been recording since 2008 and has 7 records under his belt.  I’m Only Human has 13 tracks all together.

Need My Love is very is a very jazz soul filled track! The song reminds me a lot of Santana. It’s relaxing, warm and heartfelt. The vocals are excellent and very well produced with stunning choruses and lyrics. The drum fills are immaculate that fit the track very well. The drums give it a more jam out rock sound. He includes a lot of guitar solo riffing, which is great in its own regards if your into long jam out tracks to get you going.  It’s progressive in how it starts out, then picks up pace as the track goes on.
End of an Era begins with excellent guitar riffs that are somewhat dark in there regards, and even out with a solo. The vocals then pick up shortly after which again Freddy Charles has an excellent voice his voice is something you would hear on the modern day radio. I love the guitar pedal effects done through the track riffs with the vocals over it. IT adds an experimental feel to it. The progressiveness is excellent especially with the instrumental break in the middle. He ends the track like the beginning with an epic solo to finish off this master piece.

Put Me Down starts out more up tempo than some of the other tracks which is a nice change up. I can really hear the Santana influences here in the guitar, but this track falls more into the rock column rather than jazz although I can hear the influences. The vocals really make this track; Freddy Charles has a very powerful voice that soothes the ears especially with how a lot of music today is simply unnatural. Freddy Charles can belt out highs and lows like it’s nothing and still stay in key. Through the middle of the song there is a stellar jam session filled with guitar solos and amazing drum fills from out of nowhere. He really brings the heat on this track and shows off what he can do.

Learn as We Do is an instrumental track that begins very mellow and is a great change of pace from songs like “Put Me Down”. I can sense a lot of emotion throughout this track. The lead guitar filling with stellar solo’s and the backing guitar using an effect that gives it a spacey feel, making you really just ride the notes. The drums are excellent and I love how he uses complex patterns throughout. Towards the end of the track, the song begins to get even more spacey where we hear samples of a voice saying “oh my goodness” I believe and it has a delay to it.



Freddy Charles hit this one out of the ball park! If you are looking for something that brings a Carlos Santana musical style with a mix of Pink Floyd and classic rock, then pick up “I’m Only Human”. This is one of the best rock albums I've heard in sometime. It’s very creative, and honestly doesn't get boring at all. Each song has its own unique style to it, with excellent music structure and patterns. The drumming, vocals, and guitars, are beyond what I expected. When you find someone that can make unique drum patterns you know you have found a diamond!


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1. what are some of your influences? 
I draw from all styles of music, but mainly rock, jazz and blues.


2. do you plan on doing a tour or have you done any tours?
I have not toured. I'd love to do one though. It's difficult being that I need to assemble an entire band-but am up to the task for sure.


3. what do you think is wrong with mainstream music today?
I think it has just gotten so removed from anything remotely musical. It lacks melody, harmony and soul.


4. Are you looking to sign a record deal, or do you plan on staying independent?

Depends on the deal, I do things my way for the most part but would be open to work with a good label.


5. what got you started in music?
Started playing drums when I was 4 or 5. My dad put me on the set and then started me on the practice pad.


6. When you get writers block how do you break that? I stop trying to write. I don't get it to often anymore because I've completely changed the way I write music. Before, I'd hash it all out on a guitar and try to write everything in one shot. Lately though, I find that just being in the studio laying down all different types of tracks just keeps me creative.




Sunday, May 11, 2014

Rocketboat drops with a splash

Rocketboat, is a group of young guys that created a compilation of 12 songs for an album titled “Rocketboat” The album was released in the winter of 2012 and has remained underground. The group sound reminds me of the likes of My Chemical Romance, and System of A Down, but not as heavy. Rocketboat has a very punk rock feel to it as well as experimental elements.
No Consolation is one of my favorite tracks on the album. The intro is very chill and catchy with it’s melody. When the vocals hit their very firm and have great lyrical content. The vocalist voice makes pretty steady and has a great melody to it as far as the patterns in the song. The guitars are what I would like to call fairly experimental and more rock sounding. The solo is wicked, that adds that extra touch that a song needs to make it go from okay, to awesome.  The chorus is also catchy and fits the song structure very well. The ending ends with a more shouting style of screams, which I enjoy it adds a lot of emotion to the song especially when he shouts “listen to me”.


Olympia Gold has a very punk rock feel to it. The vocals are great and fit the song well. The guitars are upbeat and played at a faster tempo. They also have a good change of pace, especially when everything just stops on a dime and starts back up again. This track is also filled with a sick solo which is very much lacking in today’s music scene. The main riff is great but the lead guitar seals the deal with his creativeness and his diversity.  The drums are played well, I enjoy the tempo and the “pop” the snare gives throughout the song makes it feel very real, since a lot of today’s drums are programed.
The song Rocketboat begins with great grooves from the guitarist, and begins with vocals that are well done and well placed. The clapping that we hear during the track makes the song sound much more pop punk, but the riffs are more complex than your regular pop punk. I also really like the instrumental break through it where what I believe we hear some synth or a guitar effect that gives the song a very spacey sound to it. Half way through you think the song is going to end, but it picks back up and the tempo becomes much faster ending the song with waves of chaos from all the instruments. This makes the sound very futuristic with and adds “hype” to it. It all almost sounds like everything is just going to explode, or take off to Mars. After the song is called rocketboat.



Overall I really enjoyed this album. The riffs are different and complex. The time signatures are spot on and the vocals are very well placed and produced! It’s hard to find vocals done these days that aren’t over produced, or under produced I think these are right on point and fit the sound of the band very well. I would definitely check this band out and give them a listen if you’re into punk!



See more on their blog http://blog.rocketboat.com/2014/05/rocketboat-goes-blog/

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