Released: April 2, 2013 Label: Mercury Classics Website: http://olafurarnalds.com/ Icelandic Ólafur Arnalds is known for creating hauntingly beautiful pieces of music. He’s even crossed writing a soundtrack for a movie and a score for a ballet off his bucket list. After listening to Ólafur, one may be surprised to find out that he had a hardcore/metal background. One could say that Ólafur kind of fell into making beautifully crafted piano […]
Website: www.andysdoomsdaydevice.com Andy’s Doomsday Device is an aggressive rock band. The band was founded in 2009 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin by Andy Tackett. Shortly after, they released Andy’s Doomsday Device which had 3 singles that charted 1on the Indie-Music.com charts. With the help of Rick Anderson (bass player) and Jared Mondlock(drummer) Andy’s Doomsday Device releases The Beatles single Eleanor Rigby the first single from their forth CD. It is currently […]
Releases: May 15, 2013 Website:www.citysocietymusic.com City Society is a mixture of electronic, alternative, and pop from songwriter based out of New York. He records in his own studio and in many others around New York City; he uses retro keyboards and guitars along with his smooth voice. The hit single “Riot Bloom “was released on April 2, 2013 causing much anticipation for the upcoming album City Society . The album […]
Released: March 5th, 2013 Label: Arbutus Records Website: http://trubluhawaii.com/ Montreal duo Raphaelle Standell-Preston of BRAIDS and Alexander Cowan, who goes by Agor, wrote much of Untogether apart, making the album slightly disjointed at times but ultimately fascinating. Starting with the over five minute stunner, “Follow,” Raphaelle’s vocals already soar effortlessly backed by soft electronics and looping. “Try To Be” is records most intimate track. It’s organic and soul bearing with […]
Released: February 6, 2013 Label: Astralwerks (Capitol/EMI) Website: www.goldfieldsmusic.com Review by: Carlos A. Ibarra After stirring up waters in 2011 with their self-titled EP, Gold Fields looks to make huge waves this year with the release of their first full-length album, Black Sun. The Australian quintet’s latest effort is a mix of the band’s signature dance-pop singles, along with a few dark melodic tunes, all peppered in with tribal percussion […]
Released: August 14th, 2012 Label: Big Light Recordings Website: wildcub.bandcamp.com Despite only being together for a year or so, Wild Cub sounds incredibly experienced. Heavy in synth and 80’s pop beats with a new wave twist, Youth is well crafted and worth multiple listens. By the second track “Colour,” Wild Cub’s artistry will have you floating peacefully, attempting to sing along to the song you’ve never actually heard. My personal […]
Released: April 2012 Label: Partisan Records Website: http://www.emilywellsmusic.com/ Reviewed by: Laura Spurlock Emily Wells is known as the child prodigy who was raised by French Horn playing parents. Her musical abilities span from being classically trained on violin to playing drums, keys and basically anything you place in front of her. In “Mama,” you are able to understand how musically smart Wells really is. With much of ‘Mama’ being recorded […]
With only 3 songs, The Rebel Light manages to live up to their recent hype. Composed of two brothers and one cousin, The Rebel Light sound much bigger than just three guys...
Released: October 2nd, 2012 Label: Old Mug Records Website: thekingstonsprings.com Right out of Tennessee, The Kingston Spring’s first full-length album for sure has soul. The album has an impressive range from blues, to rockabilly, to rock, to folk and even some ballads. Yet the album manages to stay cohesive and enjoyable from start to finish. Starting off with “Sa Betise” and “Weight Of This World,” the band shows off their […]
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