Seduced by the emotion of the broken down vocal & simplicity of the musicianship – a sublime level of talent, the sheer power of songwriting & passion.
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Punk rock has gone nowhere, musicianship is thriving, real music is alive and well.
I absolutely adore this song, and not just because the accompanying video is so wonderful; so much love and happiness. The song itself just sounds fantastic, and it sounds completely brand new – I wasn’t reminded of anything melodically, and I love the switch to a soulful and almost falsetto sound for the chorus. A … Continued
The Ouija Board is probably one of the most entertaining albums I’ve come across in recent months. Every part of every song has something about it that surprises you and keeps you interested. There’s a wonderful fusion of the electronic sound, with the live, almost big band kind of presentation. There’s often a very sudden … Continued
Time to give you that much needed dose of gravelly, beautiful rawness you so frequently crave. (You, me, humanity). Christopher Brooks of Philadelphia recently shared a track online called Howl, and it’s stunning. His voice, the featured voice of Francis Quinlan, the melody, the riffs, the organic and gentle vibe that feels like an absolute blessing to … Continued
Stormy days mean it’s definitely time for some hard hitting, punchy, electronic rock music. Fresh from Budapest, fusing all the fast and hard parts of electronica, with the ear worm melodies and raw instrumentation of indie rock; I, Symptom make music to get you geared up for the weekend. Or, if preferred, to drown out … Continued
There is no greater way to pay tribute to a band or artist you admire, than to put your time and efforts into creating a cover version of one of their songs. The work that has gone into creating this version of In My Life is incredible. The crisp quality of the vocal, the guitars, the … Continued
A + A are a New York based duo with an extensive back catalogue of musical projects to each of their names. The new releases they have been working on are sounding incredible. We caught up with them this week and grilled them a little on their creative process. Here’s how it went.. A + … Continued
A quick look today at a quality rock track from US band After Alice. Their latest release Chump is a brilliantly written and performed song of classic rock anthem aura; fantastic production has really brought out the great tones of the layered vocal harmonies and the guitars, so the track drops between the big and the mellow with … Continued
Composer and artist Will Martins crafted the soundtrack for the movie O Céu Sobre Os Teus Ombros (The Sky Over Your Shoulders) – a project that appeared at numerous film festivals and won two renowned awards along the way.
A pretty big sounding band – big songs, good vibes, electro pop with all the best parts of indie rock thrown in. Synth style choruses reminiscent of the early days of The Killers, but a little gentler, perhaps – a more accessible lead vocal, someone you’re more inclined to feel like you know, more likely to … Continued
Something brand new to completely take your breath away today. Interstate Traffic – an alternative rock band from Indiana, offering up their debut EP If That Really is Your Name. The dedication and effort put into this project shines bright throughout; every little thing has been well thought out, practiced and placed – just where it needs … Continued