Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
- 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.
• WebsiteLost Dream - The Lost Dream
Lost DreamThe 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 KloseReverie
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 Website • Jann Klose WikiTantric - The End Begins
TantricThe 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 WikiTurbine - Reward
TurbineReward
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 WebsiteAmerican Plague - Heart Attack
American PlagueHeart 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 WebsiteAnew Revolution - Rise
Anew RevolutionRise
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 Website • Anew Revolution WikiDead Child - Attack
Dead ChildAttack
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 Website • Dead Child WikiGlenn Patrik - Mr. Blues Jr.
Glenn PatrikMr. 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 WebsiteVictims Of Circumstance - Do It Yourself
Victims Of CircumstanceDo 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 Website • Victims Of Circumstance WikiLiquid Jungle - Tiny Heaven
Liquid JungleTiny 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 WebsiteFear Nuttin Band - Yardcore
Fear Nuttin BandYardcore
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 WebsiteView More
Viewing Page 2 - of 18