Fleshing out fervent, unfettered emotions, VÉRITÉ adds another layer of flavor to the pop-alt scene. With lush melodies painted on a theatrical canvass, the sin... Read More
Based in Mexico, Breathe Compilations has long been a haven of eclectic electronica and dark, dub waves.
The label has been around since 2008 and they've become a platform for several releases; offering them all for free download under a Creative Commons License.
Ivan Black's Genuit Machina EP consists of 4 tracks that paint ethereal and dark soundscapes; making you feel as if you're walking through a dark, slightly menacing, tunnel in the middle of the night.
This album by NKVD is for those Music-Crazy people who just believe in one thing, and that is to bring the entire house down. NKVD: DEGENERATION is an Metal-Electronic Cybre Genre product, promising loads of bass, techno, metal and cyber beats.
A particular song from the album that caught my personal attention was "Human Conception", it is hardcore metal and suddenly ventures into the Electronic arena, and pops up back with the Metal stuff. Metal fans are in for a treat to their ears with the amount of detailing put into the songs. Another track recommended is "Shadows and Blood", the song just screams Evil and Pain.
Before releasing French Exit this year, LA-based band TV Girl has crafted yet another flavorful indie album, Lonely Women, released in 2013. The five-track coll... Read More
For fans of shoegaze who are looking to add a new artist to your roster of playlist regulars, Hunters’ Drown can be a great addition. This three-track album composed of demos displays the fevered music of these Brooklyn natives. Composed of Isabel Almeidaon vocals, Derek Watsonon guitars, Thomas Martin on bass, and Gregg Giuffreon drums, the band has captured the attention of rock legend James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins, A Perfect Circle, Tinted Windows) who now works as the band’s producer.
San Diego-bred band Delta Spirit fleshes out some alternative rock tunes in Lost & Found, a seven-piece collection that combines texture and gargantuan tune... Read More
A lot can be said about Caspian’s music. That it is immense – you realize how music can be as big as the universe and the listener, a mere speck in it. That it is powerful – that instruments can go beyond what it is supposed to sound and surprise even the musician. That it is moving – even without words. All of these are on full display at the Live at Old South Church album.
After discovering Aaahhh Records two years ago, (Uniform Motion's Pictures was one the first reviews I did for the blog) they've definitely come a long way. They've added great acts to their roster and continue to deliver some of the most amazing indie folk compilations available. And yes, they're still offering everything absolutely free!
Chuck Morgan is the newest addition to their lineup and he's definitely got that special touch as well. His self-titled debut EP echoes with a beautiful sonic presence. Armed with an acoustic guitar and gorgeous melodies, it's a record that's a potential staple on your playlist.
A line from the song Change (off his outstanding spoken word/hip hop album with Odd Thomas titled Arm Ambidextrous goes: “But that's another subject, next album's called Excellent, already started writing, that's a Biblical work ethic." This gave us a look into the early working stages of what is now his aptly-titled album Excellent.
