In a seemingly indefinite era of violence and indifference, philosophers can prove to be radicals by simply telling us what we should already know. The problem is that, all too often, we just don’t care. Marie Helen Abramyan and her award winning project Lyrics Of Two, for one, has noticed how numb we’ve become (or […]
Kelvin Frazier, Ph.D. – “Marked and Scarred” – Easy on the eyes, honey to the ears
Kelvin Frazier, Ph.D. is a musician, chemist, professor, consultant and entrepreneur. With neo-soul, R&B and 90/80s hip-hop sub-genres making a major come back in modern urban music, it is no surprise that an artist such as Kelvin Frazier, will find his place in the industry. Frazier’s voice is undeniably lovely. It’s a dripping, sensual and […]
Sam: “(still) think of you” – the perfect blend of melancholy and euphoria in one song
Singer-songwriter Sam has the sort of clean-cut, genial, edgy but never-too-edgy image that gets people excited. His is soul music for the new generation – immaculately executed, and with a lashing of instantaneous, four-minute emotion. On a song like the melancholic “(still) think of you” he exhibits a clear understanding of fundamental personal truths – […]
Illuid Haller: “Magic Theatre” – an unparalleled attention to detail
Illuid Haller aka GwangHyeon shows a unique flexibility and verve, a glowing life that drips, melts, and molds around the original sounds to be found on the album, “Magic Theatre”. He never competes with his contemporaries for attention, but it is always clear that he absolutely could, no matter their standing or legacy. And yet, it seems, as […]
Dave Vargo: “Burning Through” – songs that hit you on multiple levels
The album “Burning Through” by Dave Vargo clearly deserves a 5 star rating, but just I want to get my two cents worth in there anyway. If you’ve listened to Vargo at all, you’ll know that he is an amazing song writer and an even better lyricist. Musically, the album runs the gamut from pensive, […]
SelfishWays: “Codeine Fiend” – you’ll get swept up in its hedonistic narrative
SelfishWays is an American hip hop duo music group that is made up of two young talented brothers – Prince Riley who is 22 years old and King Riley who is 24. They were born in South Carolina and found themselves going back and forth between South Carolina, California, Tennessee, and Atlanta. Traveling allowed them to connect […]
Jim Session: “Storming”- cinematic and dark, it is somehow uplifting too!
Sometimes a recording amazes you because you’ve never heard anything like it. But the opposite can also happen; a track blows you away because it seems to draw from lots of music you’ve heard and love, and combines the influences so perfectly it manages to transcend them altogether. Such is the case with Germany-based producer […]
Kimia Penton: “Where the rain falls” – a beautiful balance of organic instruments
Kimia Penton was born in the Middle East, raised in London and now calls Dallas, Texas her home. The singer, songwriter, violinist and psychologist who started classical violin lessons at the age of 7, plays a fusion of pop, jazz, and world music. Her brand new album “Where the rain falls”, will be released on July […]
The Mumford Music Experience: “On the Way Home” – an exceptional selection of music
Mumford & Sons took the world by storm using their raw mixture of acoustic melody, percussion, and that catchy little banjo to compliment the ensemble. Then the unassuming bunch of West London lads who started out with a bandolier full of anthems and a desire to share them at venues around the UK, dropped the banjo…and […]
O.B. :“Celestial Offerings” – a haven of progressive thought
One of the most vociferous critiques of our generation is that a general apathy has infected our entire universal view. In the face of war, inequality, and questionable leadership, we have grown complacent in lives characterized by materialism, caring little about the notion of affecting change. Those from earlier times lament that our musicians only […]
