Reviews

Phony Ppl: nothinG special

There’s nothing special on this release from the Phony Ppl, except that it’s super duper special. nothinG special is the second EP from the 8-piece Brooklyn group, composed of Elbee Thrie and Sheriff PJ for vocals, Elijah Rawk for lead guitar, Matt Byas for drums, Aja Grant for keyboards, Bari Bass for bass, Ian Bakerman for guitar, and Temi Okotieuro for saxophone — whew, that’s an awful lot!

The Simpsons: Tapped Out

The Simpsons: Tapped Out has long been one of the most popular games on the iOS and it’s easy to see why. Its developer, Electronic Arts has made it possible for you to live in the world of Springfield and see all your favorite Simpsons characters come to life.

Allen Stone: The Sleep Sampler

Contrary to what this EP might connote, we urge you to get your players poppin’ for Allen Stone. The 26-year-old Stone is inching his way to breaking out onto the mainstream scene, but we’d like to pat ourselves in the back for chronicling his rise this early.

Me and the City: Live Laugh Love

Lightning-quick sledgehammer banjo stylings and flame-throwing guitar mayhem form the backdrop of Live Laugh Love. Me and the City is an indie folk group that started as a one man project and eventually grown into four members. Band influences range from The Decemberist, Young the Giant, Rolling Stones, Adele, Mumford & Sons, and Dave Matthews Band.

NoobProof

NoobProof is a tool for configuring firewalls on the Mac. Created by Hanynet, this utility makes it easier to change the settings on your firewall until it is at the security level that you prefer. Firewalls are traditionally hard to set up but this one makes it easy to understand and follow.

Jelly Splash

Jelly Splash is a match three game from developer Wooga, and your objective is to connect colorful jellies together. The concept should be familiar with puzzle aficionados but the vivid graphics, engaging gameplay and unique modes make this a fine addition to your puzzle games.

ProleteR: Feeding the Lions EP

There’s a new player in the hip hop arena and it sounds like he got what it takes to blow your mind. Judging from the standout cover art to the nine tracks of the collection, ProleteR‘s latest EP Feeding the Lions will not disappoint old and new followers. His blend of French dub step, hip hop, and vintage jazz creates a fresh approach to old favorites.