Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

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 - French Horn Rebellion

- French Horn Rebellion


French Horn Rebellion
Label: Self Released

A quirky pop-tronica trio from NYC, but with roots in Milwaukee, WI. The infectious retro bent they shade their compositions with is their trademark and has an immediate off-beat commercial value that serves them well.

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Lost Dream - The Lost Dream

Lost Dream - The Lost Dream

Lost Dream
The Lost Dream
Label: Craig Sound Productions

This ambitious self-taught multi-instrumentalist composed, arranged, recorded, mixed and produced this release. She also played the entire range of instruments. Attempting to reconcile rock’n’roll with ambient atmospheres around a concept of lost hope sounds good in theory, but unfortunately comes off a bit flaccid and overly subdued.


Jann Klose - Reverie

Jann Klose - Reverie

Jann Klose
Reverie
Label: 3 Frames Music

Framed by his multi-continental global up-bringing (Born in Germany, relocated to Kenya, then South Africa, Ohio and New York), this impressive singer and songwriter displays a wide variety of soulful ballads and emotive light rock ditties culled from a number of recording sessions with a variety of musicians.

Jann Klose WebsiteJann Klose Wiki

Tantric - The End Begins

Tantric - The End Begins

Tantric
The End Begins
Label: Silent Majority Group

Throaty vocalist Hugo Ferreira may be the only original member remaining, but that hasn’t stopped him from taking a stab at reinvigorating the band with “a new perspective.” The result? Poppy commercial hard rock gussied up with violin and a post-grunge compassion. Some of it works well, some falls flat.

Tantric Wiki

Turbine - Reward

Turbine - Reward

Turbine
Reward
Label: Roofland Records

Melting catchy inflections of bluegrass, Americana and jam rock into a fun and furious spectacular of momentous proportions. The harmonious harmonica packs their sultry rhythms with an air of delicacy and intricacy as do the harmonic vocals.

Turbine Website

American Plague - Heart Attack

American Plague - Heart Attack

American Plague
Heart Attack
Label: Feedback Symphony Records

Hard driving, hard rocking trio serving up classic catchy heavy rock. Elements of angst and foreboding give way to campy rock.

The American Plague Website

Anew Revolution - Rise

Anew Revolution - Rise

Anew Revolution
Rise
Label: Koch Entertainment

Watered-down, radio-ready bubblegum metal. Oh, it’s so filled with emotions, intensity, blah, blah, blaze. For fans of such mass consumable and radio friendly bands as Staind, Dope, etc.

Anew Revolution WebsiteAnew Revolution Wiki

Dead Child - Attack

Dead Child - Attack

Dead Child
Attack
Label: Touch and Go/Quarterstick Records

grooves of doom take flight from their terse, rudimentary beginnings and find fertile ground as the tonalities grow darker and more aggressive. Clean bad boy vocals spice the palette.

Dead Child WebsiteDead Child Wiki

Glenn Patrik - Mr. Blues Jr.

Glenn Patrik - Mr. Blues Jr.

Glenn Patrik
Mr. Blues Jr.
Label: Glenn P.M. Patrik

Saucy and charismatic encampments of flavorful blues. The organ and harmonica with the screaming and wailing guitar make poignant the subtle rhythmic rebuttals of this veteran bluesman.

Glenn Patrik Website

Victims Of Circumstance - Do It Yourself

Victims Of Circumstance - Do It Yourself

Victims Of Circumstance
Do It Yourself
Label: Financial Records

Electing to point their musical feet in a skanking direction, this Tampa group finesses relisten-ability via their sonic soliloquies of memorable punk rock protuberances.

Victims Of Circumstance WebsiteVictims Of Circumstance Wiki

Liquid Jungle - Tiny Heaven

Liquid Jungle - Tiny Heaven

Liquid Jungle
Tiny Heaven
Label: Self Released

Prog rock from Atlanta with a serious funk kick and some interesting quirks. The interplay of vocal harmonies amidst the disparate instrumental aptitudes serves to amplify the slurry of intriguing and beguiling musical intensities.

Liquid Jungle Website

Fear Nuttin Band - Yardcore

Fear Nuttin Band - Yardcore

Fear Nuttin Band
Yardcore
Label: Bodog Music

Dual dancehall style vocals utilizing a wide variety of musical genre platforms to riff off of. Most of them are heavier or punkier; some are more reggae, but all have the hippin,’ hoppin’ vocals. Quite catchy stuff!

Fear Nuttin Band Website

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