Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

Reviews From: Wisconsin
New Mountain Kickers - Two Days in August

New Mountain Kickers - Two Days in August

New Mountain Kickers
Two Days in August
Label: NMK Records

Clever kickin’ bluegrass from the mad city! Catchy auburn tales of an impassioned life are picked and strummed from a vintage view while the female vocals issue forth the call of fun and frolic. The simple melodies touched by twang and an effortless glint appeal to my brain and perhaps yours as well.

New Mountain Kickers Website

glassGhosts - Nevereverything

glassGhosts - Nevereverything

glassGhosts
Nevereverything
Label: Self Released

Disenchanted gothic electronica from Madison with flowing female vocals and occasional violin passages over a jittering harsh and unforgiving industrial backdrop. Disturbing throbbings in the lower registers propel the angst filled musical forms into a tumultuous fruition.


Blue Olives - Marmalade

Blue Olives - Marmalade

Blue Olives
Marmalade
Label: Self Released

Upbeat, slick and well juiced blues and blues rock backed with swingin’ sassy horns and a gutsy robust vocal blast. This Janesville powerhouse boasts a 15 year history, playing the area often and gigging weekly at Fin’s in Newville.

The Blue Olives Website

Dujalu - Dujalu

Dujalu - Dujalu

Dujalu
Dujalu
Label: Self Released

Part English, part Australian and part Ecuadorian, this Wisconsin trio has corralled their various backgrounds to birth a raw and emotive musical force empowered by spirited female vocals in the context of a supercharged acoustic underbelly sprouted with unexpected rhythms and textures.


Perry Weber & the DeVilles - The Riot Act

Perry Weber & the DeVilles - The Riot Act

Perry Weber & the DeVilles
The Riot Act
Label: Stumpy Dog Music

Tight and spunky root rockin’ blues born from the Milwaukee bustle and emanating from a collection of well seasoned musicians. Outside of the appetizing guitar, bass and drum chops, their authentic vintage sound comes decorated with Hammond organ, harmonica and piano which all compliment the gruff n gritty vocals of Weber to a tee.

Perry Weber & the DeVilles Website

Roots Collective - Rising

Roots Collective - Rising

Roots Collective
Rising
Label: Self Released

Patterned after the famously horn fronted reggae bands from the past, this Madison based outfit regales tales of love and unity with a soul felt altruism. By featuring a rotation of three vocalists (including one female) each of these 5 tracks bolsters a separate sound and vibration to be inspired by.


Charles Walker Band - Used And Defiant

Charles Walker Band - Used And Defiant

Charles Walker Band
Used And Defiant
Label: Ehlona Records

Tight, classy kick ass blues from Milwaukee, WI. Deep grooving, high energy music propelled by the charismatic vocals of Miss Shanna Jackson and expertly supported by 4 seasoned career musicians including songwriter and bandleader Charles Walker himself. Music to season your soul with.

The Charles Walker Band Website

T.U.G.G. - Slow Chill

T.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. Website

Ifdakar - On The Edge

Ifdakar - On The Edge

Ifdakar
On The Edge
Label: IfdaInc

Years of performing at festivals and taverns throughout the Midwest has finally born musical fruit for this Appleton, WI group in the form of this captivating, enthusiastic and heart felt jam rock treat. Many more roads will be traveled and adventures embarked upon as this distinguished and liberating release propells them far and wide.

Ifdakar Website

Primitive Culture - Fantasy

Primitive Culture - Fantasy

Primitive Culture
Fantasy
Label: Hechtic Records

Seasoned musicians currently from Madison power up a full platter of spunky funky blues with happening horns and tasty guitar tribulations. The compositions are further cross pollinated with reggae grooves and multicultural vibrations.

Primitive Culture Website

Vintage Burning - Disturbing The Balance

Vintage Burning - Disturbing The Balance

Vintage Burning
Disturbing The Balance
Label: dbmusic

Explosive and intense metal blasting through the musical sediment with serious emotional release. Vocalist ‘Ames’ shows off a nice range of her vocal abilities from growls and screams to soaring and smooth. Overall however, the abundance of lead and backing screamo vocals detracts from the grooves and quickly turns enjoyment into annoyance.

The Vintage Burning Facebook

The Pints - First Round

The Pints - First Round

The Pints
First Round
Label: Self Released

Having played around the Madison area for several years, this jiggy Irish and Celtic loving septet brandishes 13 traditional ditties infused with their own dynamic flings and spills. Don’t forget your dancing shoes, kilt and designated driver!

The The Pints Website

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