Posted on: April 20, 2015 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Discover ZUFO if you ‘listen’ and ‘experience’ music, instead of filling the silence

There are a lot of reasons why I love ZUFO. Every single second of each song he records is absolutely enthralling in every way. First off, the lyrics; Zufo always finds a way to express deep thoughts simply, yet so elegantly. I imagine that if we knew anything about his personal history over the last several years, many of the phrases and words he uses will have an even more…

Posted on: April 20, 2015 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Saving Apollo: “Come Back Home” – melodic vocals atop a dangerous landscape of guitars and ever-changing rhythm

Since forming in Pennsylvania State, Caleb Stackhouse, Garette Fallon and Alex Bierdermann of Saving Apollo, are evolving from a scrappy post-punk act into seasoned songwriters and performers as they continue on their way to forging a successful career. On each successive single release, which forms part of a build-up towards their album, Saving Apollo, move more towards the mainstream while never losing their original alternative pop-rock identity. Quite simply, they’re becoming much sweeter to…

Posted on: April 20, 2015 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Aminita Satori: “Where Language Fails” – artistically complex but accessible to the average ear

Originally from Chicago, Aminita Satori enjoyed a successful career producing soundtracks on major TV ad campaigns, for companies like McDonald’s, Budweiser, and Verizon. After a decade in the advertising world, Aminita grew disillusioned with the business and succumbed to a five year writer’s block. Satori’s interest in music was rekindled in early 2011 upon discovering the lecture archives of late philosopher and author, Terence McKenna, which in turn generated the influences that…

Posted on: April 19, 2015 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Ali Oku: Dream Chasers ft. K-Young – well-thought out, well-paced, well-versed and very smart

Los Angeles, CA native Ali Oku is an Alternative Hip-Hop artist and is a notable songwriter for Hip-Hop, Rap and R&B artists. He puts an immense amount of pride and passion in everything he decides to invest himself into. A musician at heart he also plays the Piano and Tenor Saxophone and was a top student at the late Dr. Rachel Eubanks Conservatory of Music. He also plays Classical music,…

Posted on: April 19, 2015 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Jaway: “When Will We Learn” – blessed with the gift of superb vocal musical artistry and lyrical integrity

Having escaped a brutal civil war in Liberia, Jaway, an international R&B/Soul, Afro Pop singer, projects the beautiful and positive influences from his life to his music.  From his war driven home, he found escape as a young boy through writing and singing.  Jaway has lost many loved ones in Liberia and continues to use it as inspiration for his music. The digital release of his new single, “When Will We Learn”,…

Posted on: April 18, 2015 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Fellowcraft: “The Singles” – fans of early rock with blues and funk influences will eat this up

Fellowcraft are a new band formed in the Washington DC area during the last 8 months. Their core consists of JR Macdonald – Vocals, Guitar and Brian Nelson-Palmer – Drums Backup Vocals. A few weeks back they hit all major digital platforms with their 2 single package, aptly titled…”The Singles”. Fellowcraft have a series of 7 upcoming gigs at venues around the Washington DC area in the next 3 months,…

Posted on: April 18, 2015 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Album – Ian C Bouras Puts Together ‘Pieces of the Past’

This week confirmed rumors that Ian C Bouras was releasing a new album named ‘Pieces of the Past’. Already causing a buzz online, the New York City musician, producer and guitarist has put together some of his best pieces of the past. This marks the name perfectly for this compilation album. With Ian’s past releases boasting a plethora of rave reviews, this new CD is set to make tidal waves…

Posted on: April 17, 2015 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Mercedes Nicole: “People Are Talking” – refreshingly comfortable in an all-new manner

Mercedes Nicole’s infatuation with music began sitting at the feet of her father at age seven as he played and replayed the warped albums he treasured of the great women in jazz, Billy Holliday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughn. Seeing her complete fascination with jazz, her father began sneaking her into clubs in Los Angeles, where she spent most of her childhood and teen years, seeing and hearing greats like…

Posted on: April 17, 2015 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Tam Tam: “If You Luv” feat B.I.Z is all-round superb

Tam Tam A.K.A Hot Tamala is no newcomer to the hiphop world. Emerging straight out of Alabama, a state seemingly unheard of by the music industry, where pure talent has always been overlooked. In many ways Tam Tam has risen above this industry superficiality in many ways. Tam Tam has always had a passion for writing short stories and poetry and was academically inclined. She took an interest in music…

Posted on: April 17, 2015 Posted by: Peter Burns Comments: 0

Sarantos: “What If I Never See You Again” – the firsthand experience of dealing with death

Prolific singer-songwriter Sarantos, releases his punctual monthly single and supporting video. This time around the chosen them is death and the song is entitled, “What If I Never See You Again”. Questions that run through someone’s mind as they deal with the death of a parent are too numerous to list. Sarantos has experienced this state-of-being firsthand, since his father passed away after a long, hard fought battle with lung…