Released: Jan. 8, 2011
Website: http://www.pzoo.com/
Review By: Anna Strickland
Particle Zoo manages to bring together two categories in their music, fusing an upbeat rhythm with a rock-ish vibe. Their sound is akin to The Kinks and each song includes a variety of instruments, including a retro-synth. The laid back atmosphere that comes along with this album blends nicely with the actual lyrics of the songs, most of which are a bit pessimistic. Some examples include “Walls closing in all around us good god, they found us again” in Secret Meanings and Lies and “All my skies are filled with a blue sun, can’t I change it for a brighter one?” in Blue Sun. It is easy to get lost in the rhythm of each song. They are very soothing but backed with a lot of meaning. Also, most tracks ends with instrumentals, which allows the mind to drift away for a moment until the next song begins. The band is a favorite in New Jersey, and as of now they have toured only in that area. Here’s hoping they make a trip to Texas in the near future, as word on the street is their live shows are something inspirational.
Released: January 29, 2013 Label: Nettwerk Records Website: www.loveheyocean.com/ Review by: Leticia Smith Hey Ocean!, an upbeat pop band described has “one of Canada’s best up-and-coming acts” has just dropped their brand new album, Is, January of 2013. Hey Ocean! consists of the three distinctive personalities and vocals of Ashleigh Ball, David Beckingham, and Dave Vertesi, each bringing their special touch to the album. A good choice of words to […]
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