Posted on: January 9, 2018 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Esteban Alvarez: “Piano meets Mariachi” ft. El Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán creates something really special

Esteban Alvarez is an award-winning pianist and composer, originally from San José, Costa Rica. Ever since relocating to Texas USA to study music, his priority and goal has been to bridge cultures through my music. His idea was to bring the noble elegance of the piano together with the folkloristic vibrancy of the Mariachi. Hence he launched the album project entitled “Piano meets Mariachi”, which became a reality in 2017.…

Posted on: January 8, 2018 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

T.C. Crosser: “The Book of Arius – Act I” – beautiful moments couched in rich and deep textures

After years of composing, playing and producing indie and punk, pianist T.C. Crosser moved towards combining chamber strings and rock/pop to tell narrative stories with instrumental music. The composer has also scored music for commercials (such as Microsoft), television (such as Visionaries: Inside The Creative Mind), and performance art companies (such as Leslie Seiters Dance). His latest release, “The Book of Arius – Act I”, is a four movement narrative…

Posted on: January 2, 2018 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Collegians: “Black Mass” – Deeper, darker and edgier than before

Collegians occupy a unique place among the constellation of alternative rock acts that have emerged in the last few years. They seem as interested in the pop half of that portmanteau, while still creating a progressive hard-hitting swamp that sprouts elements of rock, electronic, and proto-industrial acts. It’s an admirable path to travel, as a lesser band would just as easily replicate the sounds of mainstream radio or the genre’s past…

Posted on: January 2, 2018 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Amaal: “Need It Too” evolves into something grand and triumphant

Amaal is a pop singer from Washington D.C. who has struggled with chronic pain and depression for years, and music has been a key in relief of his symptoms. He has been studying and performing music since he was 4 years old, and started taking singing lessons as he gravitated towards pop and jazz at fourteen. “Need It Too”, Amaal’s latest single makes the statement it needs to. The newcomer’s distinctive…

Posted on: January 2, 2018 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Roubix: “Girls” – airy and confident and effortless!

Synth-pop artist Roubix, who started his career in 2011, is still something of an enigma in the underground music business. Owned by two record companies, his identity has never been confirmed. The artist who performs live and records his music between Stockholm, Sweden and London, had a stint in the United Kingdom selections for 2014 Eurovision contest, and will apparently again be up for representing the UK in Eurovision 2018…

Posted on: January 1, 2018 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

DEEPSYSTEM: ‘Born 2 Love You’ can be considered a complete success

The single and supporting video, ‘Born 2 Love You’, is the latest entry in DEEPSYSTEM’s prolific music catalog. Since the age of sixteen, the artist has been releasing music that has garnered millions of YouTube viewers, awarded him special guest appearances at various events an afforded him collaborations with a slew of artists. The song was produced by Andrei Murariu, the music and lyrics were created by Andrei Socoliuc and…

Posted on: December 30, 2017 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Clement Sim: “Draw Near” – Musically, this project does not leave one feeling empty-handed

Clement Sim should have a massive amount of success in Contemporary Christian Music scene. His latest album “Draw Near” provides the listener with good quality music that keeps a traditional lyrical feel but adds an updated edgy pop and rock sound that will engage a range of people. Over all, the entire album really hits hard rhythmically. The lyrics are strong, passionate and do not feel like regurgitated worship music.…

Posted on: December 30, 2017 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Faceless Orphans bridge the gap between sharp focus and complexity

Faceless Orphans is a Canadian alternative rock band from Rouyn-Noranda in northern Quebec. Formed in 2016 by Jean Landry (vocals) and Francis Camirand (guitar), the group’s line-up includes drummer Marco Lamarche, guitarist Carle Marcotte, and bassist Michaël Gervais. Spectacular musicianship aside, the heart and soul of the band’s self-titled debut album lays in its riffs and Landry’s passionate delivery. Camirand and Marcotte truly shine throughout the entirety of the album. With…

Posted on: December 26, 2017 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Angela C. Howell: “There’s Nothin’ I Don’t Love…” – a confident and sophisticated style

My, oh my, what an extraordinary song! All of the extraordinary shine of Angela C. Howell’s six previous albums is once again realized here on her latest single “There’s Nothin’ I Don’t Love…” – a track destined to be included on her forthcoming seventh album release . If at all possible, she continues to grow considerably. There’s more emotional assurance here, more control, more detail, more nuance – and, heaven…

Posted on: December 26, 2017 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Somaya: “Stand Up” – a representation of the artist’s emotional and musical psyche

The album, “Stand Up” sits waiting like cream inside an éclair. Most tracks are like immaculate shells that are waiting to expose themselves with the magnetism of the right artistic match. The same is true of the best songs on the album, which give North Carolina artist, Somaya, room for interpretation and allow her to balance intimacy, and soaring melodies.  Somaya’s voice spans three and a half octaves, and she…