By DOTTIE PARIS It’s always refreshing when we find an artist who is true to himself. Too many today are creating music that sounds the same as everyone else. We’re tired of the chirpy, quiet, helpless airhead songs and we’re so happy to discover unique talent. Greg and the Granules certainly appreciate and employ a range of genres. The band, powered by Greg Maechling, mix … Continue reading Review: Greg and the Granules ‘Answer to Influence’
By JOHN DALY There are eight million stories in the naked city and Marty McKay is revealing the ones he knows in the upcoming album New York City Dreams. His new music video and single “Escape” capture the gigantic nature of New York City, and it’s an impressive feat considering Marty’s from Switzerland. “It’s not where you’re from that matters, it’s where you at,” says … Continue reading Marty McKay Makes ‘Escape’ to New York City in New Release
By DOTTIE PARIS Echo Texture has released the LP Inter-Sting and it’s a beautiful, darkly inspiring alternative work. Echo Texture started as a band through which Brazilian-born singer-songwriter Jalal Andre could release his music. His music has a lot of soul and there are a lot of deep tones and powerful basslines imbedded in the work of this indie-alt musician. Andre was influenced by the … Continue reading Echo Texture Releases ‘Inter-Sting,’ a Darkly Inspiring Alternative Work
By JOHN DALY Seneko may be from Connecticut, but this is Americana-country-style music in the finest traditions. Seneko just released a self-titled debut EP that is worthy of a good, long listen. The lead song off the album is called “Blindsider,” an upbeat tune; Check out the video: Powered by the rich lead vocals of Stan Olshefski, Seneko encompasses an emotional range. Olshefski’s voice is … Continue reading Seneko Brings Back The Good Ol’ Days With New, Self-Titled Album
By JOHN DALY Michael Van and The Movers want people to appreciate the simple things in life. The band has released a new album called A Little More Country that talks about the pleasures of every day life. Whether you’re a fan of alt-country music or not, this is one well-produced, beautifully mixed and mastered album for the collection. The songs are catchy and capture … Continue reading Michael Van and The Movers Take Listeners to New Places With ‘A Little More Country’
By DOTTIE PARIS Justin Ryan is one of those rare home-grown singer-songwriters finding success in the popular mainstream. And he owes a lot of that success to the U.S. Armed Forces. Justin, who has a new album, Warm Whiskey Nights, started out like any other musician. He put together a band, All Together Spent, and started gigging around. But he got an opportunity to really … Continue reading Justin Ryan Blends Country with Alternative Sound on ‘Warm Whiskey Nights’
By JOHN DALY The dark electronic band no:carrier has released a full-length album, Broken Rainbow Ballads for an Apocalyptic World. The electro noir band explores humanity’s dark side with songs that cover everything from broken love to addiction. Broken Rainbow covers a lot of tough topics but handles them in a sensitive manner. The songs we like are “When The Rain Falls,” and “Holy Judas” but … Continue reading ‘Broken Rainbow Ballads for an Apocalyptic World’ by Band no:carrier is a Dark Adventure
By DONNA BALANCIA Joan Torres and his band All Is Fused have released a new album, Of The Musical and it’s an experimental collection that is a welcome work to the jazz world. Of The Musical is an overwhelmingly emotional and joyful listen. Torres and his San Francisco-based crew bring a Latin flavor to some classic jazz sounds and it’s a blend that would bring … Continue reading Joan Torres Hits a High Note with New Jazz Release, ‘Of The Musical’
By DOTTIE PARIS Color You wants to make the world better by painting a great picture for us all. Color You has a new EP, Grand Trine, and this is an excellent work by a band that not only presents a great retro ’90s sound but also spins that sound into the future. And for Color You, the future definitely has bright tones. The Los … Continue reading Color You Paints a Great Picture with New EP, ‘Grand Trine’
By JOHN DALY It goes to show you what two childhood pals can accomplish when they want to. Fallen Asunder, which released its first and self-titled album is ready to rock the metal world. Who would have thought sound like this could come out of Lancaster, Penn., known for horse-and-buggy riding Amish folks and Shoo Fly Pie. But there is nothing old-fashioned about Fallen Asunder, … Continue reading Fallen Asunder Releases Strong Debut Album
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