Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
TYR - By The Light Of The Northern Star
TYRBy The Light Of The Northern Star
Label: Napalm/SPV
Viking Metal by actual Vikings! Named after the God of War and Justice, this inspiring Faroese quartet brings us pagan metal anthems/hymns galore! Their folk metal attack is awakened and filled with vibrant traditional harmonies while telling tales of the Viking struggle against the horrors of Christianity and it’s bloody Crusades that were forced upon them.
3 Inches Of Blood - Here Waits Thy Doom
3 Inches Of BloodHere Waits Thy Doom
Label: Century Media
Daredevil vocals riding on the unrelenting waves of an unabashed speed metal barrage. Vocalist Jamie Hooper notes of the album. “We are forging the steel that we’ll use to annihilate the heavy metal posers, and in every town we play, the streets will run red with their blood.” Nuff Said. Produced by Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison.
• 3 Inches Of Blood Website • 3 Inches Of Blood WikiJimi Tenor & Tony Allen - Inspiration Information
Jimi Tenor & Tony AllenInspiration Information
Label: Strut Records
Pairing together Finnish experimental musician Jimi Tenor with Tony Allen, an amazing Afrobeat drumming legend, has ushered forth a curious cache of mind warbling avant jazz creations . Lyrics are spun with experience and dark sarcasm while being treated with tribal beats, horns, flutes, and samples through a wildly unpredictable imagination.
• Jimi Tenor & Tony Allen WebsiteT.U.G.G. - Slow Chill
T.U.G.G.Slow Chill
Label: Last Call Records
Tropical feelings pervade when these warm reggae vibrations envelope the melodies and happily bounce along with the wise minded values expressed. Featuring guest musician Pato Banton their jams continue to expand. Hard to believe they are from Wisconsin.
• T.U.G.G. WebsiteTestament - Formation of Damnation
TestamentFormation of Damnation
Label: Nuclear Blast Records
Abiding by their time honored thrash metal traditions, this legendary Bay Area group blasts your brain with another healthy dose of neck wrecking classics. Originally released in 2008, now reborn and re-released as a deluxe package including a second 4 song DVD disc.
• Testament Website • Testament WikiToussaint - Black Gold
ToussaintBlack Gold
Label: I Grade Records
With smooth soul vibes with an Irie mindset, an all star band provides the flowing funk, rippling rock, and hip-swaying hip hop which. These are beautifully buffeted by the socially conscious, incredibly blissful, and heartfelt vocal offerings of this former Soulive singer.
• Toussaint Website • Toussaint FacebookTitans Eve - The Divine Equal
Titans EveThe Divine Equal
Label:
I love thrash metal as much as anyone, but this throwback thrash quartet brings back all the things I don’t love about the music. Starting with the poor cover art, it continues with the cheesy logo and predictable song names. This group has cookie cutter repeat written all over them. I’m sure they worked hard on this, but to no avail, as I have seen and heard this hundreds and hundreds of times before.
• Titans Eve Facebook • Titans Eve WikiTitan - Sweet Dreams
TitanSweet Dreams
Label: Relapse Records
Keyboards unabashedly take the forefront of this psychedelic prog-metal experience. Expanses of whirling grooves hook the listener with a demanding intensity that is unfurled with each breathtaking riff and blast.
Telepath - Crash
TelepathCrash
Label: Telepath Music
A conflux of multi-national grooves purveyed by a wide array of musicians and singers teleported, tweaked, and coalesced into a cohesive musical unit, by motivating force and musical visionary Michael Christie. He also produced, recorded, and mixed the entire release.
• Telepath WebsiteT.U.G.G. - Come Sunrise
T.U.G.G.Come Sunrise
Label: Last Call Records
Reggae is a state of mind for some and comes from the heart for others. This western Wisconsin group continues to find reggae rhythms emanating from both their mind and heart on Come Sunrise. While they may float into some skate as well as some surf rock gusto, this release reflects the struggles and glory that comes from being a touring band in 2010.
• T.U.G.G. Website • T.U.G.G. FacebookPanjoma - Panjoma: Trixter God
PanjomaPanjoma: Trixter God
Label: Wonderlust Discs and Digital/ GRID Discs
Pulsing through the dimensions of industrial obliqueness, while elsewhere traipsing through a delirious version of synthpop and it’s affectionate afterbirth, affords the room to spend time congealing in the psycho lounge. Currently a trio and formerly ‘Happy Panjoma,’ this Austin outfit is able to ease the rebellious spirits with plush beats and floaty female vocals.
• Panjoma Website • Panjoma FacebookTarun Nayar - 22 Degrees of Beatitude
Tarun Nayar22 Degrees of Beatitude
Label: Chaiwalla’s Boombox
Culminating 10 years of DJ experience and influence have brought us to this multifaceted outpouring. These recording sessions from around the world show off layers of ethnic ambiance, which melt through culture after culture, while spurning a new branch of emotive electronica. Each song is fairly laid back and tells a story which represents a chapter in the artist’s life.
• Tarun Nayar WebsiteView More
Viewing Page 2 - of 5