Reviews

Probe L

Combine cool neon-against-black graphics, awesome techno score and a one-of-a-kind gameplay and you have Probe L. This awesome arcade puzzle game sees you moving your "probe" into the yellow energy fields. You can't make the probe move directly though, you have to use the red beacons scattered across the field to move it. This game combines a fun gameplay, your wits and a pretty funky soundtrack to complete your perfect afternoon break.

babyPaul: Moodswings

This German pop rocker certainly knows how to deliver punchy, cool and catchy pop rock tracks that are great for easy listening. Yet another side project, babyPaul, includes 11 pop rock tunes in this compilation. All the cuts in Moodswings are easy to listen to, relaxing, and catchy. It also features nice vocals from babyPaul and considered to be one of the more popular albums in Jamendo.

Of The I: Demo-noid E.P.

Of the I is an experimental five man band from London that's been slowly gaining popularity in the indie music scene. Their first EP, Demo-noid E.P., is a compilation of four expressive tracks that hover around progressive rock and ambient sounds. Armed with Psychology and Philosophy academic backgrounds, the group seeks to create music that incorporate elements of spirituality, personal experiences, philosophy and musical tastes.

Pete Vyler: This is Disaster

This loud punk masterpiece from French rockers, Pete Vyler, is a mix of hard rock punk with catchy phrases and cool chants. Pete Vyler is not just a single person, but a collective of four individuals living in the Southwest of France. The group share a penchant for 70s style rock n' roll, where excess and loudness sealed your place in rock history. This cool album is just straight up rock. It doesn't have plenty of bells and whistles; making it the perfect compilation to listen to if you just want good, loud, punk/hard rock music blasting from your stereo.

Solace

Solace might seem like another shooter game out there, and in many ways it is a basic shooter game. You just have to kill and take down the enemy so you can move on to the next level. However, instead of providing you with regular levels, it allows you to traverse in the 5 stages of grief. The game was developed by students in Digipen and has become considered as one of the top entries in PAX10. Filled with colorful graphics, it is a beautifully rendered game with a nice gameplay.

while they were sleeping: Pre-EP

Post instrumental Singaporean band quietly showcases their thoughts and ideals. Pre-EP by While They Are Sleeping is a short but melodically sweet sounding EP that touches your senses. Each single is entirely raw and some of the edges are a bit rough but the sound is dreamy and worth every minute. While They Were Sleeping entices you and sucks you into their blissful sound. So why not let it take you away, even for just an instant?

Logan Whitehurst and the Jr. Science Club: An Introduction To

Quirky songwriter and musician, Logan Whitehurst, has been known to many people as the dude that sings about robot cats and how it never rains on a guy named Alex. He's performed in several bands including being a founding member of indie rock band, The Velvet Teen. Although Whitehurst's career was cut short because of his illness, he released some catchy yet quirky tracks in his solo project; dubbing himself as Logan Whitehurst and the Jr. Science Club.

Choke on My Groundhog, You Bastard Robots

Looking at Choke on My Groundhog, You Bastard Robots (COMGYBR for short), it's hard not to see that it's a relatively simple yet entertaining game. Inspired by Robotron, you are tasked to fend yourself and world from robots that have taken over the world. There are no mush storylines involved in the game. The main point is for you to fight off the approaching robots from all four corners of the page and simply to survive. It's definitely a fun and straightforward game perfect for letting some steam out.

Nikoo: EP

Nikoo is noise. If you love noise pop with verses and choruses sung in chants, then this is the album you've been waiting for. Nikoo is a Dutch band that loves their pop music but only a wee bit louder, okay, much louder. Infused with dirty guitars, drawling vocals and great pop hooks and melodies; this EP certainly makes a good introduction for the band. Definitely not bad for an EP that was recorded in just three nights. Take a listen.