Catacomb Saints “Shanghai Grill” Cruel As The Grave What a beautifully, dark song (how could it not, considering the name of the band?) Coming from Canada, Catacomb Saints is comprised of Neil Holyoak and Devon Beggs, and their dark sound … Continue Reading
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Politically Charged: Twilight Fields – “Demagogue”
Twilight Fields “Demagogue” Song From The Age Of Ruin What a hard hitting song. When we keep silent about the abuses of a demagogue, we become that demagogue, and we are just as guilty. Twilight Fields is a tremendous singer/songwriter. … Continue Reading
Kick Ass Rock: Rare Americans – “I VS I”
Rare Americans “I VS I” Rare Americans What a great song. This is one of my favorite new bands, but “I VS I” really hits you in the stomach; it is so good and identifiable. Honest to God, do you … Continue Reading
Empowerment: Alice Merton – “Last Out”
Alice Merton “Lash Out” German born Alice Merton does it again with her new single, “Lash Out”. This woman has complete control of everything she does. I never thought she could top “No Roots”, but “Lash Out” is wonderful. As … Continue Reading
True Love: The Lay Awakes – “Falling In Love”
The Lay Awakes “Falling In Love” Home Away From Home There is such beautiful love and heartbreak in the music of The Lay Awakes. Their songs all come from where great music should come from: straight from the heart. Tackling … Continue Reading
Dance Music The Mind: Sea Moya – “New Past”
Sea Moya “New Past” What a great, strange band. It must be something about the Alps that brings out the weird (remember Trio). Sea Moya, as they describe themselves, are Tilman Ruetz (Drums), Elias Foerster (Bass) and David Schnitzler (Vocals) using … Continue Reading
Wandering Around: Alice Merton – “No Roots”
Alice Merton “No Roots” The perfect song for those travelers all over the world, the restless souls who can’t settle down. Alice Merton understands those feelings. As she sings: “I have no roots, but my home was never on the … Continue Reading
Paean To America: Fast Romantics – Everybody’s Trying To Steal Your Heart
Fast Romantics “Everybody’s Trying To Steal Your Heart” American Love Fast Romantics are a Canadian band with an unbelievable sense of harmony. Hailed as an ‘Artist to watch’ in 2017 (Google Play), Fast Romantics is comprised of Matthew Angus (vocals), … Continue Reading
Electronic Blues: Featurette – “Hardest Game (Style of Tigers Remix)”
Featurette “Hardest Game (Style of Tigers Remix)” Based in Toronto, Canada, Featurette is composed of singer Lexie Jay and drummer Jon Fedorsen and were formed in 2012. They have this hard-hitting electronic feel that is deep and dark and different from anyone … Continue Reading
Bad Boy Soul: 12AM – “No Good 4 U”
12AM “No Good 4 U” AFTERPARTY Coming from Canada, 12AM (real name Matt) has this amazing voice that makes him seem much older than he is and much more experienced than he could possibly be. When he “No Good 4 … Continue Reading
Beautiful Naturalism: Fjord – “I Get It Now”
Fjord “I Get It Now” Textures Fjord, the electro-pop band from Quebec City, dropped their new EP, Textures, on September 16th, and what a great EP it is. Having previously teased us with a killer cover of Neil Young’s, “Hey Hey (Into The … Continue Reading
HEAR: Crossley Hunter – “Devil Smiling”
Crossley Hunter “Devil Smiling” Crossley Hunter Wow, talk of a band that is full of surprises. Crossley Hunter is one of the most pleasant surprises I have had for a long, and this old girl doesn’t surprise easy. Take for … Continue Reading
Zwerg – Ear Candy for the masses, eye candy also
Zwerg “tO sTand KneEL” Zwerg is the pseudonym of Eldon Thiele from New Brunswick, Canada. His music is extremely complex yet fun pop music, just the type that is needed right now. Later Zwerg has been performing with Dan and … Continue Reading