A self-proclaimed firm supporter of DIY music, New York-based artist Mislav Forrester and his project Nyentek have contributed a huge number of recordings to the experimental music space, including his most recent effort, Okay, So Let’s Say… (Jan. 2015). This 16-track album showcases the lengths to which Nyentek will go to produce a mind-bending, at […]
Joe Blessett: “Excuse Me” – The worlds of jazz, rock and soul cross paths
On his latest album release, “Excuse Me”, Joe Blessett sets the stage with “Who’s In My Shit” – a bass-pounding swing which leads into a fat, flowing guitar-heavy groove you can bop your head to. From there on out, Blessett serves up a blend of Acid Jazz, Soul and Rock-based sounds that are cerebral, surreal, […]
Spotlight on LA-based singer-songwriter Jared Martinez
Jared Martinez is an LA-based songwriter with a truly unique attitude and sound. Although the commonly associated picture in a listener’s mind when it comes to singer-songwriter is a lonely guy standing in a bedroom recording a melancholic ballad with an acoustic guitar, Jared Martinez’s music is a lot less narrow, going for an energetic […]
On “Ocean Skin” Harrison Nida shows off music talent
Hailing from Northern California, San-Carlos native Harrison Nida relocated to Manhattan, set about defining his sound. He draws influences from Weezer, Jack Johnson, Blink 182, and Nirvana. Growing up riding motorcycles, skateboards, and surfing, this artist creates carefree music, reminiscent of his childhood. Harrison has been songwriting since age 12. After the single “Celebrity Crush”, Harrison Nida has now […]
Topper-Griffin-Hollick: “The Good and The Bad of Love” – speaks in the language of love
Lyricist Frank Topper continues his interesting and fruitful collaboration with singer Melissa Hollick after their successful attempt with the song “Channeling You”. This time, Greenbrae’s modern-day love poet, hands over the songwriting keys to Rachel Griffin, who also worked with Frank, on the song “I Turn Into You”. This artistic ménage à trois brings such a […]
Transference: ‘The Navigators’ – A new genre is born with this release
The Australian-based band, Transference is a new modern day Psychedelic incarnation that features a core musical unit and features guest vocalists from all around the world. The core band consists of Michael Puskas (all guitars), Julian Reid (bass and vox), Georgia Harris (lead vox) Loughlin Harrick (drums and percussion), Steven Harris (piano / keyboards and […]
