Rhythm is as important as melody throughout the amalgamation of tracks on the self-titled album by Union Five. This is evidenced by the alternating emphasis on one aspect or the other – and often the fusion of the two elements, which enlivens the musicians as they play. In turn, this spontaneity commands attention because surprises […]
Drinking With Clowns – the sound of artists looking outwards to the world!
Drinking With Clowns is project is led by Baldo Bobadilla (singer/songwriter/producer from Paraguay) and Kristias Trujillo (Drummer/Composer from Mexico), who over the years have been joined by many talented musicians from the South America and the United States and have made amazing contributions to the project, such as the collective’s third member, Alejandro Jimenez (Colombia […]
Le Shake: “By The Way” – preserves it’s authenticity
Chicago based dance music artists Andy Holbrook and Martin Detrois form Le Shake, an 80’s inspired dance music group who recently released their single “By The Way” featuring Chuck New on vocals. The collective offer us a 5-minute snapshot of their musical world on this track – the neon, glittery, night-time-is-the-right-time world where disco never […]
Bigfoot Barefoot delivers a blend of Rock, Reggae, and Funk
Jacksonville, Florida collective Bigfoot Barefoot delivers a blend of Rock, Reggae, and Funk. They have been influenced by acts from Lynard Skynard to Sublime and have created their own genre which they classify as Trader Joes Rock. The band, made up of Frank Zeno (Vocals, Guitar), Justin Hites (Bass) and Ken Bevill ( Percussion, Drums) has […]
Slightly Left Of Centre: “Euphoria” – just keep clicking the repeat button!
How can you resist a band like the Australian crossover rockers, Slightly Left Of Centre? High energy Maroon 5 styled vocals, Daft Punk-like electro- funk rhythms and a Jamiroquai acid attitude is a temptation far too great for both the ear and the body to withstand. Now, taken from the band’s upcoming album, Slightly Left […]
Collaborateurs: “Marshall Sessions” – ambitious, absorbing, and at times, even blissful!
I’m in love with this album. “Marshall Sessions” (as in Marshall, NC) is filled with beautiful melodic themes, sweeping lush choruses, and one of the smartest rhythm sections I’ve ever heard in a little while. The Collaborateurs make music that is evocative of the psychedelic sounds of the mid-1960s rock-and-roll era right up until the […]
Magazine Gap: “Calling Card” – they have a groove built into their core sound
From beginning to end the new Ep, by Magazine Gap, entitled “Calling Card” distills what makes this groups’ music flow as well as it does. For sure they have a well-oiled sound that is distinctive and instantly recognizable. Yet it’s a style that can adapt itself to different variations very easily. The focus of this […]
Phantom Pop: “Hometown” combines an ear-endearing melody and sweeping harmonics
Phantom Pop is an instrumental band from Brooklyn, NY. The group combines elements of funk, soul, and R&B with the improvisation of jazz to create their own sound. Originally formed by Dave Lowenthal simply to create an album, Phantom Pop has gone on to tour the east coast, southern, and Midwest U.S. The first self-titled […]
The PrimaDonna Reeds: “Red Stilettos” – experimenting with words and music!
The PrimaDonna Reeds is a New York rock band formed by JC Ryder, an accomplished flamenco and rock guitarist, and Karena Reiter, a talented rock vocalist and veteran music journalist and promoter. A longtime friend of Karena’s, Luigi Scorcia, a respected actor and a highly accomplished guitarist who traveled the world as Johnny Thunders’ bassist […]
Intricate Folk: “Pride” ft. Yahz Chyld – a winning formula with nostalgic influences
Intricate Folk is a band based out of Southern California. The group’s name is centered on the brand “Only IF” which translates, “Only Intricate Folk”. The word “Folk” was chosen to describe the man or woman thought to be common or simplistic, however very gifted in areas unrecognizable to the majority. The main members of […]
