Posted on: February 2, 2015 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

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 vox) and is further enhanced on stage by, Kata Ruzsik (lead vox).  In order to…

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Posted on: January 31, 2015 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Artist Spotlight: Valence – their music is both accessible and instrumental

The modern rock scene may be dominated by bands who produce both music and lyrics, but Valence is a four-piece group out of Westchester, N.Y., who is determined to take a stand for the value of purely instrumental music and its ability to tell a story even without words. And they do it with their unique, bold blend of metal, progressive rock, jam and other musical influences, which is most…

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Posted on: January 31, 2015 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Marty O’Reilly and the Old Soul Orchestra – “Pray for Rain” – poignant and affecting

Strings aren’t just set aside for Celtic or orchestral groups—they’ve found their way back into acoustic Americana on Marty O’Reilly and the Old Soul Orchestra’s debut studio album, Pray for Rain. A predominately strings-based trio, aside from occasional harmonica features, the group blends soulful Americana with shades of folk and blues to create a sound that’s often compared to artists like Tom Waits, The Black Keys and Ray Lamontagne. On…

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Posted on: January 31, 2015 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

The Norine Braun Chronicles: Journal of a Grassroots Musician – Released

Award-winning bluesy artist with a siren’s voice, Norine Braun has released, The Norine Braun Chronicles: Journal of a Grassroots Musician. The documentary is an entertaining and engaging look at “life on the road” for a working musician. An eclectic creator, Norine Braun expresses universal themes and paints refreshing and meaningful musical landscapes. At times miraculously taking the “Blues” to new heights and to a degree, redefining the genre.A relentless live…

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Posted on: January 26, 2015 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Dechard – Producer, Dj and Sound Designer

Dechard (born 21 July 1989), is a producer, dj and sound designer, born and raised in Italy with Belgian origins. He usually works on modular sounds and his vibe is vintage yet also modern. He always manages to keep his tracks unique in detail, supporting the arrangement over a stomping groove, which results chic at the same time, dreamy chords, warm atmospheres and collaborations with artists who offer different styles.…

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Posted on: January 25, 2015 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Robert Haggarty – “RH” is unique, with a rhythmic flow and creative use of words

Robert Haggarty is a rapper and producer who attended Columbia College Chicago, graduating with a major in fiction writing and a significant number of poetry classes under his belt. He started rapping after being introduced to underground hip hop by a friend back in 2008, and taking a few years while at school to hone his craft, writing lyrics, jokes, poetry, prose, and gaining some of the knowledge necessary to…

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Posted on: January 25, 2015 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

J Metro moving from independent to mainstream

J Metro released his latest single “Bodyguard” in, November of 2014, through The Orchard/Sony Music Entertainment Distribution Platform. Since its release J has been on the hot single sales chart by Billboard, first peaking at number 21 and now as of January 1, 2015, he came in at number 12 on that same chart. With an increase in sales and potential buzz this artist has been on a continued reach…

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Posted on: January 24, 2015 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Trinity Ward has earned notable recognition for his recordings

While sci-fi may not be the first thing people think to fuse with music, independent artist Trinity Ward has crafted a way to blend electronic music with a science fiction theme, one of his biggest loves next to creating music. He calls this fusion scifitronica. A solo artist on keyboards, including synths and samples, and some backing vocals, he draws inspiration from a variety of genres, from dance and ambient…

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Posted on: January 24, 2015 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Album Review: Silva Sound – “Lucid Silvan Dub” – combines the beachy vibes of dub with psychedelic art

Dub music, with its offbeat, laidback rhythms and up-tempo, pounding lyrics, has a cool, relaxed feel to it already. But Silva Sound take that feeling one step further by infusing dub with a lucidity and psychedelic nature that elevates dub both musically and spiritually and takes listeners on a deep and soulful journey through space and time. In their latest album, Lucid Silvan Dub (October 2014), dub purveyors Silva Sound, who…

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Posted on: January 24, 2015 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

All Music and Efforts Point to Creating a Cult Following for Electro Hop artist – 2Four

Electro hop phenom 2Four dedicates his time and talents to amassing a loyal cult following, most recently including the release of his latest EP, Intergalactic, and the time he spends connecting with fans online. When it comes to Nashville electro hop artist 2Four, it’s not just about the music—it’s about the fans too. In De’Andre “2Four” Davis’ mind, what is music without the dedicated cult following to love and support…

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