Eden James – “Stranger” – All The Good Blank Are Taken I have finally heard the male equivalent of Bonnie Raitt. Australian-born, NYC based Eden James sings that great blues rocks like no other. This is the type of song you … Continue Reading
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Yuzima Philip – “The Evil Wings Of Love” – The Book of Slayed
Yuzima Philip – “The Evil Wings Of Love” – The Book of Slayed Yuzima is back with a beautiful song with a fantastic video filmed by Jim Fairfax. This song is a testament to surviving the last 5 years of … Continue Reading
Ethereal Beauty: Lake Ruth – “Extended Leave”
Lake Ruth “Extended Leave” If you like your music on the baroque side, with whispering vocals and obscure references from medieval libraries like I so much do, Lake Ruth is the band for you. Their tightly wound sound supporting the … Continue Reading
Dark Queen: Sharon Van Etten – “Comeback Kid”
Sharon Van Etten “Comeback Kid” Remind Me Tomorrow What a powerful presence Sharon Van Etten has. As one reviewer stated, “1. the old Sharon can’t come to the phone right now and 2. the new Sharon is a dark queen.” … Continue Reading
Blondie’s Chris Stein Releases Photography Book on NYC Punk Scene
If a single piece of pop culture could be fished out of a time capsule by some hip alien race, entrusted to tell the story of New York City nightlife in the late 1970s, a Blondie record would do … Continue Reading
Musical Theatre: Little Person – “I’m Happy To Be With You”
Little Person “I’m Happy To Be With You” I love this song. This is really one of the oddest songs out there, sounding so simple, yet with these tremendous melodic changes out there, with lyrical nods to Burt Bacharach of … Continue Reading
Funky Soul: Jak Lizard – “Quality Of Life”
Jak Lizard “Quality Of Life” Shine To Rise What a voice. Jak Lizard reminds me of the soulful side of Van Morrison. The funky backbeat and the great musicians backing up Lizard reminds me also of the wonder of Leon … Continue Reading
Reality: 8 Graves – “Bury Me Low”
8 Graves “Bury Me Low” Black Coming from NYC, 8 Graves consists of Brent Carpentier and Nick Goncalves, who looked ordinary but certainly are not. Their bio states: “nothing seems to make me feel ok”. Those are my words to … Continue Reading
Intellectual Fun: Human Growth Harmony – “Big Booty Business”
Human Growth Harmony “Big Booty Business” Big Booty Business Take a break from boring football (US) (it’s only pre-season anyway), and listen to Human Growth Harmony. More fun and certainly more intellectual than football, Human Growth Harmony combines acoustic and … Continue Reading
Sadness Made Beautiful: Jordan Siwek – “Lover And A Giver”
Jordan Siwek “Lover And A Giver” Sun Inside You What a beautiful voice. Never has sadness and despair sounded so beautiful. This must be how the angels sound when they look down on how we are messing up this world. NYC … Continue Reading
Lush Beauty: Parrot Dream – “Light Goes (In Mines)”
Parrot Dream “Light Goes (In Mines)” Light Goes What a beautiful, shimmering piece of music. Like looking at multiple reflections in a mirror, Parrot Dream is as colorful and complex as the feathers of a parrot. Formed by Christina Hansen Appel … Continue Reading
Synth Pop: 88 Palms – “Hollywood Son”
88 Palms “Hollywood Son” Love Safari Imagine, if you will, a more adventurous Lana or poppier Mazzy Star. If you can do so, welcome to 88 Palms, were such sounds actually exist. Coming from NYC, 88 Palms is the synth pop … Continue Reading
Poetry And Music: Chris Blacker – “From Thread To Thread”
Chris Blacker “From Thread To Thread” If you love literate, beautiful singer/songwriter music, you will adore Chris Blacker. Blacker has a voice that could melt a Yeti’s frozen heart, and his lyrics are simply beautiful without ever falling short of … Continue Reading
Heart Of New York: London Plane – “Roxanne”
London Plane “Roxanne” New York Howl This is a great mix of past and future. Harking back to the great music of the 80’s with that futuristic production, London Plane have succeeded in balancing between the two eras, bringing something … Continue Reading
Love Leads To Burial: Trubdr. Adam Road – “Ain’t No Love”
Trubdr. Adam Road “Ain’t No Love” Listen to that voice! Choked with emotion, singing about the ups and downs (mainly downs) of love, including, as the video demonstrates, how love can end by burying you alive, actually digging the grave … Continue Reading
Scrappy Band: Stock Footage – “Little Hurricane”
Stock Footage “Little Hurricane” Anywhere But Here A scrappy little indie punk band from Chicago (now NYC), have premiered a great new single from their forthcoming EP, Anywhere But Here. Scrappy is exactly what Stock Footage, the little band that can. Comprised … Continue Reading
Perfect Desert Rock : Lord Huron – “Ancient Names (Part I)”
One of my favorite discoveries, Lord Huron, has released a new single “Ancient Names” from an untitled upcoming album. As is their M.O. the new single is pure groove rock straight out of the desert. It has a hook, … Continue Reading
Audio Fuzz on Spotify
Check out the official Audio Fuzz playlist on Spotify with all new music! And be sure to click “Follow”! We are showcasing artists and tracks that are featured on the site for your listening pleasure! Play loud. Kevin Charles … Continue Reading
Film Music For Your Mind: Seasonal Beast – “I Can Make You Disappear”
Seasonal Beast “I Can Make You Disappear” Muscle Memory Don’t get too tranced by Yuli Beeri voice in “I Can Make You Disappear”, because the music will kick the shit out of your airiness. This is great, surprising music. Coming … Continue Reading
When Nightmares Come True: Melanie Martinez – “Mad Hatter”
Melanie Martinez “Mad Hatter” Cry Baby This is what happens when Tim Burton movies come to life. You get this frightening video by Melanie Martinez. Martinez has a tremendous voice, and her character as the Cry Baby is actually realistic … Continue Reading