There is space for soul music in the electronic genre. So much space for it that the music goes to great lengths to amplify our own souls. And yes it’s a lot to process, but it’s worth it, I know this. Sampha – Process released February 3, 2017 ********* 9/10 Sampha is a UK Singer/Songwriter who lives in…
We need to find more light. Because the light shines brightest when we focus on it over the dark. That’s the challenge musicians, singers, and songwriters face every day. How do you serve a greater purpose and cut through the darkness of monotony? I think this week’s album review might have an answer. …
Start each day knowing that the world is full of indifference, ill-will, selfishness, and a ton of other vices. Next, accept that each of us is affected by our environment, and not effected by it. How we perceive the thing is much more powerful then the thing itself. The world will always be this…
Peanut butter and jelly, bacon and eggs, grilled cheese and tomato soup, cookies and cream, spaghetti and meatballs. There have been many great food duos discovered over the history of food pairing. Why should music be any different? I always like to say that punk rock and metal go together like salt and pepper, but…
Families are weird. And almost everyone thinks they have the weirdest of all, but let me assure you, they’re dead wrong. These guys are the weirdest. The Flaming Lips – Oczy Mlody released February 13, 2017 ********* 9/10 The Flaming Lips are an American rock band that loves their alternative, experimental, post-punk, psychedelic style, and I don’t…
I’m not sure why this myself, is but it’s been proven time and again that familiar music is much more likely to incite positive feelings than anything else. So if you want to induce a good mood for yourself, listen to something you already love. Whether you’re on the road, cleaning house, at work or…
We gotta cut the strings sometime baby. We can’t rely on our mothers to coddle us forever, growing up just won’t happen otherwise. This week’s album review salutes those movers of culture. Mother Mother – No Culture released February 10, 2017 ******** 8/10 Mother Mother are a Canadian rock group from Vancouver Canada. Yay for Canadian content!…
The difference between one band who is heavily influenced by the past and emulates heroes successfully versus one which merely walks in the shoes of giants is… Risk. How willing that band or act is in taking a risk will often dictate their trajectory much more quickly than one which mires about in mediocrity. It’s…
I wish I could catch a train out of town to get away from this review, but I already bought the ticket, and it’s non-transferable. I might as well enjoy the ride as best I can, right dear readers? Train – A Girl, A Bottle, A Boat released January 27, 2017 ***** 5/10 Train are…
When a band has been around for over 25 years, you probably should stand up when they enter the room and definitely stop talking out of respect when they say something, unless you’re a dick. If you’re a dick, you can just close your ears and pretend it never happened. Probably to your detriment. This week we explore…