Damien J. Brennan‘s deep, thick voice with a hint of Irish brogue has a commanding presence. The title track “Shine” begins softly, showcasing Damien’s vocals, before the accompaniment builds into an impassioned chorus. An ethereal bridge adds structural variety. “Broken” has a driving energy with a rougher quality to the vocals that matches the subtle […]
Album Reviews
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Aleks Grey releases second single “Unstoppable” in anticipation of his first EP “Soul”
Aleks Grey‘s newest single “Unstoppable” is an energetic pop anthem with similarities to One Republic. This is the second single (after “Feel Alive” in May 2015) Aleks has released from his upcoming EP “Soul” (coming October 2015). Aleks, a Norwegian singer/songwriter, got his start performing in musical theater with roles in Rent, West Side Story, […]
Electronic Pop Band with Captivating Musical Depth
The catchy Motown vibe of The Pinstripe Pigeon Band‘s music drew me in as the distinct musical elements held my attention. My first listen I was expecting a simple upbeat electronic pop tune and was pleasantly surprised as the musical layers continued to build into an intricate instrumental accompaniment, supporting and complimenting the vocals. The […]
It’s Everly Time! with Dead Rock West
Want to know what happens when the Everly Brothers collide with an authentic 1960s L.A. surf rock duo? Dead Rock West happens. Coming together over a decade ago in Los Angeles, Cindy Wasserman and Frank Lee Drennan are the powerful team known as Dead Rock West and their latest Everly Brothers’ covers project is the next […]
Jeff Oster’s New Age Ambient Funk – Listen To The Horn
Jeff Oster is the coolest kid on the block with his fresh flavors of new age ambient jazz and the soothing sounds of his new album NEXT. Next is about claiming who I am, and who I’ve always wanted to be,” says Jeff. “It’s why I live. It takes strength and power to step out […]
Introducing the Sonic and Visual Assault of Atlas Jungle
Oh boy… every once in a while something really special finds its way through the abyss of music submissions in my inbox. Let me introduce you to Atlas Jungle. The music we create, says Jeremy, is inspired by spirituality and the energy that live concerts and the experiences around them have imparted to us. These […]
Angéline tells an organic cross-cultural story in Cuban influenced beats and rich vocal harmonies
After pouring through several demos to find the perfect artist for my inaugural blog I stumbled across Angéline’s Back to Pike Place. The natural sounds in the opening track, “Kohly,” immediately caught my attention, providing a peaceful introduction to her lead song, “Black Butterflies.” The catchy beat and rich supporting vocals had me grooving to […]
The Alpine Camp Translate Nature To Sound
The Alpine Camp was simply a challenge to translate nature’s sounds into music without any fancy gadgetry or studio over-processing but has since turned into something of an obsession for this crew of energetic and creative musicians. We wanted to transmit the vibe of rock music through the medium typically used in folk, bluegrass and […]
Well-Known Strangers Release Found EP
On the hardest and saddest of my year, each year, I have to wish my first born son (11) a bittersweet farewell as he flies our of Sacramento International Airport back home to Florida to get ready for the school year. As I am faced with all the emotions, thoughts, and memories that flood with his […]
Black_Hart! Presents Book Of Marlon
Be sure to go back and check my interview with Dark Empire’s Black_Hart!. Black_Hart!’s latest album Book of Marlon packs a powerful Hip Hop punch into a genre suffering from corporate degradation and constant attacks from media (typically rooted in ignorance or misconceptions). Refusing to release a song without some type of message, the 18 tracks found […]
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