Kicking and screaming its way out of the silence and into the spotlight, we find Ronnue’s rendition of the iconic “Sex Shooter” almost bursting at the seams with a hearty synth melody before we even know what to do with it. Set to a swaggering tempo that picks up the …
Read More »Moon Fever – “Cocaine” (SINGLE)
Hollywood rockers Moon Fever’s new single “Cocaine” demonstrates all the attributes thus far fueling the guitar-driven outfit’s bid for popular and critical notice. Tracks such as this are a throwback to an earlier time in rock history. It isn’t glorifying substance abuse to say songs about drug use, from marijuana …
Read More »Irelands Scythian Release 7th Studio LP
Rustling up a feverish groove out of the dead silence like a second coming we didn’t even know we were supposed to prepare for, Scythian hit the ground running in their new album Roots & Stones with the potent “Broken String” before quickly galloping into “Sail Away Johnny,” a striking declaration of …
Read More »“Christmas Time For Everyone” (SINGLE) by More Than Words
I’m a Christmas-a-holic. I’m one of those stinkers that likes to keep my tree up well past the New Year, and am not ashamed to admit that once Halloween has closed its doors, the ornaments, holiday knickknacks and mounds of tinsel have made their way out of storage. Much to …
Read More »“Megaphone Inside My Head” (LP) by Brian Cottrill
Megaphone Inside My Head – by Brian Cottrill, is a surprisingly excellent power pop and rock album with all that is good about the past, present and hopefully the future of rock and other music for that matter. This record is everything fans of Cottrill can expect and more for …
Read More »“Mundane” (SINGLE) by Mali
A slick synth music bed, and a voice of an angel – singer Mali is anything but boring in her new single “Mundane”. Mali, a Mumbai-based pop singer, draws from 80s and 90s influences, but uniquely champions her own sound. Her unconventional sound, perfect for success on a world stage, …
Read More »HEWAS – “Wholething” (SINGLE) (feat. Afroman)
Traditionally, rap has been rather aesthetically rigid on the mainstream level, leaving a lot of space in the underground for indie players and even crossover pop artists to introduce alternatives to the standard whenever a shakeup is needed. This is still true to some extent in 2020, with performers like …
Read More »“Don’t Burn Away” (SINGLE) from Druv Kent
“Don’t Burn Away” is the new single from Druv Kent. The singer/songwriter flawlessly delivers a light rock/pop offering. Written as a response to Mother Earth’s fragility and the ecological crisis, Kent is a financer turned musician – and it all adds up an incredibly moving track. He stirs the listener …
Read More »“Santa Don’t Pass Me By” (SINGLE) by Tanille
The delightful Tanille is back on the scene with her holiday gem “Santa Don’t Pass Me By”. Discovering that love and attention to holiday details can go a long way in a relationship, Tanille’s patiently waiting for Kris Kringle to bring her boyfriend home to celebrate the holiday. A sparkle …
Read More »Signal 13 – “All Fired Up” (SINGLE)
Baltimore’s Signal 13 is almost too hot to handle in the new song “All Fired Up”. Hard edged and erupting bluesy guitars are just the tip of the iceberg. Lead singer Vicky Starr welds together a tough exterior with a natural command. Backing her is fearsome, fiery band that takes …
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