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Prowler
Spectral and Eerie offering from Pye Corner Audio
Martin Jenkins aka Our Head Technician aka Pye Corner Audio has offered up his latest haunted composition, Prowler. Inspired by 1970's Public…
Genre: Electronic
Thru Me Again
La Hell Gang - Thru Me Again
La Hell Gang is a relatively well-known Chilean psychedelic rock band from Santiago. They have released three good albums so far, and their best album…
Genre: Rock
Phase 3
Skeppet - Phase 3
Skeppet are an interesting Danish band that venture in the realm of psychedelic rock, electronic music and space rock influenced ambient drones. Their…
Genre: Rock
Ocean's Kingdom
McCartney’s “Ocean’s A Kingdom Proves a Tear Jerker”
Juro que el Paul McCartney es el mejor! Su sentido de la melodía nunca muere. Su sensible a la armonía y el ritmo nunca desaparece. O de…
Genre: Classical
Call by Night
Call By Night - More Chamber Than Pop
Usually I perk up my ears for anything that comes out on the, what some people consider out there label, Sacred Bones.  Wymond Miles has…
Genre: Indie
Acid Guru Pond
Bardo Pond - Acid Guru Pond
Acid Guru Pond is an interesting collaboration album between the always great and impressive Bardo Pond and the equally renowned Acid Mothers Temple…
Genre: Rock
Make It Be
They Make It Be
Some knowledgeable reviewers thought that this combination between R. Stevie Moore and Jason Falkner could be “strange”. Falkner is a much more known…
Genre: Indie
Return To The Moon
The National + Menomena
I am sure if these two fellas sign up on PerfectMatch, they would turn out to be 100% compatible. I am in love with their collaboration. Without any…
Genre: Indie
Soul Killa
Soul on a plate: Ransom`s second LP delivered!
Everytime we touch on this guy`s work it`s getting harder for me to pick the right words to express the feelings Randy Nichols …
Genre: Hip Hop
If You Leave
Firm Favourite, If You Leave
In an interview with the band, lead singer Elena Tonra detailed that she sings about those things which she finds difficult to talk about. I remember…
Genre: Indie
Complete Third
A Cult Star That Should Definitely Have Been Big
Here with us again is another incarnation of an album about love turned into a disaster that at the time it came out was proclaimed a disaster. Later…
Genre: Alternative
Tutu
Miles from India
Jazz and Indian music have been “buddies” for a long time now. Even before the likes of Tom Scott, John Coltrane, and John McLaughlin, Indian…
Genre: Jazz
Remixes 98-2000
Remixes 1998-2000: Remixed Soundscapes
The Cinematic Orchestra did not put their name just out of the blue. They actually are cinematic and pretty much orchestral. But this compilation of…
Genre: Electronic
WALLS
What’s on the other side of the “Walls”?
I have been listening to Kings of Leon ever since about 7th grade, so for around seven years now. To be fair, I didn’t really make the “dive” into…
Genre: Rock
Earl Grey
Girl Ray - How To Properly Brew Earl Grey
Earl Grey is a popular but finicky tea to make. If you don’t let it stand long enough, it has a bland taste: if you let it stand too long, it becomes…
Genre: Indie
If You're Reading This It's Too Late
Review: Drake's 'If You're Reading This It's Too Late'
The endearingly sensitive and vulnerable Drake that the world had grown accustomed to is dead and gone.   If You’re Reading This It…
Genre: Hip Hop
Let The Dancers Inherit The Party
Let The Dancers Inherit The Party. Yes-yes!
For fifteen year, six-membered group from Brighton has been flying over British rock sky. In that time, they have released six studio releases with…
Genre: Indie
A Sufi And A Killer
Two Sides Of Gonjasufi
A Sufi and a Killer was Gonjasufi's debut. Sumach Ecks is an author, DJ and yoga instructor from LA who is produced by Flying Lotus, The Gaslamp…
Genre: Other
Hands (Standard DMD)
#tb Little Boots - Hands
  When I opened up a profile on last.fm, electro-pop music was ruling everyone’s charts. I have become obsessed with the genre in a matter of…
Genre: Pop
7 Series
7 Series Is Almost Here : Kid Ink
Kid Ink is ready for that second EP drop, tomorrow! The 7 Series album follows Kid`s 2013 Almost…
Genre: Hip Hop
Rub
Thesbian-Lesbian
When it comes to thinking outside of the box and confronting heteronormative status quo, Peaches is a trailblazing artist. She is one of the first…
Genre: Electronic
Future Artists
The Dead C - Future Artists
The Dead C are a renowned noise-rock band from New Zealand, and their discography is quite vast and admittedly as diverse as it is vast. Their albums…
Genre: Rock
Miss Understanding - Single
The Get Down Soundtrack is Not Worthy of its Awesome Show
 In the late 70s, New York was not remotely similar to what it is today. Then, it was split, aggressive and broken city whose citizens were…
Genre: Soundtrack
Cá Entre Nós
Bossa For The Gloomy Weather
Brazilian singer Wanda Sa is not hiding her mature years on the cover of her new album Ca Entre Nos. She feels she has nothing to hide or be ashamed…
Genre: Jazz
Calm Down
Has Katy B calmed down too much?
UK singer, Katy B, usually is always “ok” in my book. Normally I fall in love with any track that she sings. She’s got a…
Genre: Electronic
case/lang/veirs
Folk-Country-Indie Album of 2016
  When three magnificent female vocalists, such as Neko Case, k.d.lang and Laura Veirs are, come together to make an album, the result has to…
Genre: Alternative
Love & Darkness
Israeli Folk
Noa Bentor is a pretty unfamiliar name on the scene. Last year, she released her debut Love and Darkness and even though she is not yet respected,…
Genre: Other
Beautiful Lies
Birdy Is All Grown Up
Still in her sensitive years, British pop sensation Birdy released her third album this spring, turning out to be her most mature effort yet. It is…
Genre: Pop
The Congregation
The Congregation
Leprous are one of those bands that you listen to and pre-order new records from because you want to see them evolve. I got into them in 2012, after…
Genre: Other
BEYONCÉ
Lemonade the relief of Bey
Of course since we are all aware that Lemonade is the new album Queen of R & B Beyonce Knowles, we also know that it was something totally…
Genre: Latin
Sand
Dans Dans - Sand
Dans Dans are a Belgian instrumental jazz-rock/psychedelic rock trio, who have released quite a few critically acclaimed albums through the years.…
Genre: Rock
Believe It
Yes, you better Believe It
Like all of the Miles Davis’ alumnus, Tony Williams continued the exploration-into-rock-music idiom of his mentor. But Williams went…
Genre: Jazz
Triplicate (Sampler)
Triplicate
Triplicate, again, features Dylan singing tunes from the Great American Songbook. His voice is filled with character, though the…
Genre: Rock
Hozier: Deluxe Edition
On Why You Should Listen to Hozier Right Now
Es una tarea de enormes proporciones para revisar liberación homónimo de 2014 Hozier. A pesar del hecho de que es una obra prolífica,…
Genre: Blues
Grim Weepers
Morbid, Morbid, Morbid
Grim Weepers is the fourth album by Lonesome Wyatt and the Holy Spooks, and the first one after the four year hiatus followed by EP Halloween is Here.…
Genre: Country
Positive Songs For Negative People
Positive Songs For Negative People
No one cal play with words as good as Frank Turner. His lyrical style is unexcelled. As much as I adore Frank, I will be frank and say how minus and…
Genre: Rock
Galaxies Like Grains of Sand
Hampshire & Foat - Galaxies Unfold
Way back in the Seventies jazz pianist Lonnie ‘Liston’ Smith pushed the space/spiritual jazz in a very relaxed, soulful direction, with traces of…
Genre: Jazz
In Search of Harperfield
For Those Who Know How To Dig, Emma Pollock
On her solo efforts, Emma Pollock continued in the same direction she was taking with her stellar band The Delgados, one of the most influential bands…
Genre: Indie
New Bermuda
New Bermuda by Deafheaven: Blackaze’s finest
Neige, French mastermind responsible for the rise of Blackaze, Post-Black metal, Hipster black metal or whatever name you want to call this metal…
Genre: Metal
Misadventures
Misadventures by Pierce the Veil
The heart of San Diego emo-inflected post-hardcore outfit Pierce the Veil lies in two brothers, vocalist/guitarist Victor Fuentes and drummer Mike…
Genre: Rock
Inner Journey Out
Psychic Ills - Inner Journey Out
The renowned American psychedelic rock/neo-psych band Psychic Ills came out with a new album just about a week ago. The expectations towards Psychic…
Genre: Rock
Sylvia Plath, 15 Poems from "Ariel"
The Side of Beauty and Darkness
Fifteen poems released in time for the year 2015. It is just right that the new generation will have the chance along with us who have journeyed this…
Genre: Spoken
Dizzyride
A Ride That Can Make You Dizzy
Ok, so the girl (Zoe) is from Montreal and the boy (Nicola) is from Venice, where should they meet and what will the music they make sound like? Th…
Genre: Indie
The Man of Sorrow / The Man Who Sorrows
Lwstndrds - The Man of Sorrow / The Man Who Sorrows
Lwstndrds are a two-piece powerviolence/grindcore/noise/sludge metal band from Zabrze, Poland. While usually their repertoire includes harsh, brutal,…
Genre: Metal
Dangerous Woman
Ariana Grande Is a Dangerous Woman
When it comes to beautiful and charismatic women Ariana Grande is definitely one of them. She has a very powerful voice that is merciful at the same…
Genre: R&B
Sketches Of Brunswick East
Sketches of Brunswick East Confirm King Gizzard's Status
Just when you think that King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard got stuck on psychedelic rock and progressive hard rock, using recursive motives, the most…
Genre: Jazz
At Swim
Lisa's Grand Comeback
  It took a long time for Lisa Hannigan to drop her new baby, aka, record. I have been waiting for five years. The wait is over and At Swim…
Genre: Indie
Caiga la Noche
Los Mesoneros finds sonorous personality and takes a risk in Caiga La Noche
Almost six years ago Innkeepers made his debut with Indelible (2011) album which received four nominations Latin Grammy 2012 in the categories of…
Genre: Latin
Champion
Champion is the new Fall Out Boy
In 15 years of being founded, there have been 9 studio albums, more than 115 presentations on stage, and the same members remain faithful to the…
Genre: Latin
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Is Jason Isbell Still On A Good Track
This is the third time in a row that we are welcoming Jason Isbell's new album in the middle of the uneven year. This tradition was initiated with…
Genre: Country
Konnichiwa
UKs Premium Grime Artist
In the second wave of British grime, Skepta released an album that goes toe-to-toe with the classic from the first wave that is Boy On The Corner by…
Genre: Hip Hop
Awesome Rock on Piano
Interview with Dmytro Morykit about his album 'Awesome Rock on Piano'
I interviewed Dmytro Morykit, about his recent album of classic rock covers Awesome Rock on Piano and include below some of his thoughts on the…
Genre: Rock
Salvation
Salvation by Cult of Luna: post-metal bliss
I’ll say this right on the start: Salvation is probably one of my top 3 favorite albums. I never had any serious thought about that subject…
Genre: Metal
Currents
The Impact of Currents and Track-By-Track Analysis
Before “Currents”, Tame Impala could have been labeled simply as a psychedelic rock band. However, this 2015 summer release took the project and its…
Genre: Indie
City Club
Only a Sigh For The Growlers
The first impression I was left with after listening to The Growlers new album City Club was that I have mistakenly played something else, some…
Genre: Rock
This House Is Not For Sale
Why Bon Jovi Is My Guilty Pleasure
It’s strange how I love the guy whose music I don’t even listen, and probably I know most of his hits. This peculiar relation is due to the bad…
Genre: Rock
Orc
No More Thee In Thee Oh Sees
In art, contrary to some aspects of life, quantity is never more important than quality. Yet, some artists manage to sooth both spectrums. John Dwyer,…
Genre: Rock
Promeneur
A Stroll Through Styles - In French
If you are a fan of French popular music, Mathieu Boogaerts is probably a known quantity to you. If you think of French pop only in the terms of…
Genre: World
reputation
Undeserved reputation Of Taylor Swift
What a glorious promotional campaign it was! Removing everything from YouTube, mysterious teasers, mischievous video for Look What You Made Me Do that…
Genre: Pop
Neuk Wight Delhi All-Stars
Sitting Pretty on the Fence
James Yorkston has been around for a while, and it seems he always excels, whether solo or through quite a number of collaboration he was in,…
Genre: Other
In The Now
Perfect Dull Xmas Present
It’s Christmas, the time of the year when it’s all about giving presents. Books and records are always a good thing to give. Some of the people in…
Genre: Rock
Blackjazz
Sounds from the mental institution Pt.2
When Blackjazz came out back in 2010 it quickly became a cult avant-garde record. The guys from Shining already played an extreme form of…
Genre: Metal
american dream
Small Letters, But Big Words from James Murphy's Pen
Recently I had a discussion with one of my friends who is also obsessed with music about significant artists who created genius music after 2000. His…
Genre: Electronic
We got it from Here... Thank You 4 Your service
A Tribe Called Quests Has Your Back, America
New studio album by A Tribe Called Quest is definitely one of the most unexpected releases of 2016. We Got It From Here…Thank You 4 Your Service is a…
Genre: Hip Hop
Clean Your Clock (Live In Munich 2015)
Rest in Peace, Motorhead
  For Ian Frasier Lemmy Klimster, some would say that considering how wild he lived, he had lived a long life. No matter how far he had come,…
Genre: Metal
London Calling
The Top Five Albums of the 70's
The seventies were a decade when I lot of things happened: the hippie ideal lost its potency, the darker heavy rock songs of desperation and pessimism…
Genre: Rock
Rot
Bed Wettin Bad Boys Can Wet My Bed
Garage punk quartet from Sydney Bed Wettin Bad Boys started off as a side project of Nic Warmock (founder of R.I.P. Society Label) and Joe Sukit,…
Genre: Indie
Ash & Ice
Who Killed The Kills?
Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince have a profuse chemistry, and it has been a constant of all of The Kills albums, starting from Keep On Your Mean Side…
Genre: Rock
DROGAS Light
DROGAS Light
Lupe Fiasco’s new album introduces itself with a shocking display of force: “Dopamine Lit (Intro)” is two minutes and 49 seconds of foghorn bass,…
Genre: Hip Hop
Black Bombaim & Peter Brötzmann
Black Bombaim - Black Bombaim & Peter Brötzmann
One of the most renowned Portuguese psychedelic rock bands Black Bombaim and the equally renowened German free jazz saxophonist Peter Br&…
Genre: Rock
Koop Islands
#tbt Koop: Koop Islands
When I signed up to last.fm, it was probably one of the most rewarding moments in my life as I suddenly found myself in a position to not only…
Genre: Jazz
Man of the Woods
My Verdict Of Justin's New Album
Fifth chapter of Justin Timberlake's solo career begins with explosive verse: If you know what's good... In FIlthy, the first promotional…
Genre: Pop
More Songs About Buildings And Food
What band did you finally discover in 2016?
I pride myself on being a connoisseur of classic 80s indie. From Joy Division’s Closer in 1980 to Disintegration by The Cure in 1989, and all of New…
Genre: Alternative
Heart Is Full
Miike Snow Heart Is Full
Miike Snow is a Swedish indie pop band formed in 2007. The band consists of producing team Christian Karlsson (who is half of the EDM duo Galantis),…
Genre: Indie
Favourite Worst Nightmare
Albums that turn 10 in 2017 Arctic Monkeys: Favourite Worst Nightmare
Arctic Monkeys debut album, Whatever People Say I Am That’s What I’m Not was a landmark album, and perhaps the most important debut album of the first…
Genre: Alternative
Secular Hymns
Madeleine Peyroux Knows How To Jazz
Madeleine Peyroux released her seventh album this year, almost twenty years after her debut Dreamland. She is a female musician with a rich…
Genre: Jazz
Something More Than Free
10\10 for Jason Isbell
Jason Isbell is James Blunt for people who know what music is. Even though James Blunt’s latest album proved that he knows how to sound like…
Genre: Country
DAMN.
Kendrick Lamar - DAMN.
“So I was taking a walk the other day”, begins Kendrick Lamar’s long awaited follow up to 2015’s To Pimp A Butterfly, DAMN.,&…
Genre: Hip Hop
1000 Forms Of Fear (Deluxe Version)
Waiting for new Sia
Before Sia releases her upcoming album, I wanted to pay tribute to one of the best albums of 2014. Her sixth studio album 1000 Forms of Fear has been…
Genre: Pop
Intoxicated Women
Harvey Covers Gainsbourg: When Reproduction Honors The Original
After twenty years, Mick Harvey decided to return to Serge Gainsbourg. The third album of covers titled Delirium Tremens came out last year, and now…
Genre: Rock
Love Jones EP
In the Case of love
I started following R&B singer Case on social media about 8 years ago after getting introduced to his manager. I only remembered him from “…
Genre: R&B
HERE
Alicia Keys Is The Leader Of No Makeup Movement
Power of consciousness, rejection to be liked by everyone and having an attitude is not something Beyonce Knowles has covered on her Lemonade. Alicia…
Genre: R&B
FutureSex/LoveSounds
Futuresex\Lovesounds was Timberlake's Zenith
Only few singers who were once members of boy bands have succeeded in developing even stronger solo career. If I had to pick two of them, one of them…
Genre: Pop
Hollow Meadows
Richard Hawley Marries His City
Let’s not call it a long distance relationship, let’s call it a love too big to be placed in one city. Some people are in a…
Genre: Rock
Searching
GOD II. Jesus Christ. Converting Sound into Salvation.
 The words; Jesus Christ, or simply, Christ, are infamous. (This artist is not the artist that this article was made under.) The name GOD is…
Genre: Metal
Ouroboros
Transcendental LaMontagne
When Bon Iver first appeared, he scored a nickname ‘dark version of Ray Lamontagne’.  Meanwhile, Ray Lamontagne, the…
Genre: Indie
Abyss
If You Stare Into The Abyss, Wolfe Looks Back
The worst thing about depression is that you have to pretend you are fine in front of the people who don’t even give a shit about you. But…
Genre: Alternative
Purpose (Deluxe)
Justin Bieber Finds His Voice with 'Purpose'
At the two-minute-thirty mark on Travi$ Scott’s atmospheric album cut “Maria I’m Drunk,” the magic begins. An…
Genre: Pop
I See You
The xx Are Officially Back To The Indie Top!
To make a four year hiatus proved to be a smart move for London trio. There was enough time for contemplation about the next step and the change in…
Genre: Indie
The Gamble
Refined Experiment
Reunions of past collaborators can often be disappointing, especially when it comes to art projects. Luckily, Nils Frahm did not fall into that trap…
Genre: Electronic
Blood
Lianne La Havas's Vibe Is Unstoppable In Her Second Studio Album Blood
Lianne La Havas's Vibe is Unstoppable in her Second Album The girl who captured everybody's attention since her debut album Is Your Love Big…
Genre: R&B
Rainbow
Rainbow
Kesha’s musical career has been defined by her work with Dr. Luke. On her third album, she begins something new and promising. The story of …
Genre: Pop
Dum Spiro Spero
Elsa Hewitt - Hope is eternal
Electronic artist Elsa Hewitt is hitting big this year. When you are a part of Gilles Peterson’s “Future Bubblers” program, it means you probably got…
Genre: Electronic
Music Is My Life
Matt Warren Is In The House With “Music Is My Life”
House Music was an organic dance movement that has its origins in the Midwest, especially, out of Chicago. The movement sparked a sound revolution…
Genre: Dance
Direct Hits
Killing It!
Just as the greatest thing about the sky is that we share it with everyone, the greatest thing about The Killers is that they shared their music with…
Genre: Rock
Sworn Virgins
Ambitious Omar Rodríguez López launches Sworn Virgins
Omar Rodriguez Lopez manages to be active constantly. Known as little dictator in The Mars Volta, brain At the Drive-In and fundamental part of…
Genre: Latin
12 Songs to Haunt You
It Ain't Easy
So I just borrowed a title from an old Three Dog Night (remember them?) song. Actually, that is easy. What is really hard is keeping up a certain…
Genre: Alternative
Bad Posture
On The Back Porch
Sometimes it is hard to portray your music on its album cover. For John Andrews & The Yawns, that seems to be no problem on “Bad Posture”.…
Genre: Indie
Dead Magic
Reincarnation of Diamanda Glass, miss Anna Von Hausswolff
Take what is the destiny of a human being, a thin pathetic line that marks and surrounds the neverending and the unknown silence. Right in that…
Genre: Other
III
Föllakzoid - III
The renowned Chilean kraut/psychedelic rock band Föllakzoid released their new laconically titled album III earlier this year. Fö…
Genre: Rock
Blue & Lonesome
The Rolling Stones Make Blues Standards Sounds Fresh Again
I have to admit I was a bit skeptic about the new album by the legendary The Rolling Stones. The news that their newest effort will be comprised of…
Genre: Blues
Slow Love and Bangin' - EP
SoReal Love EP From Puspos!
When he`s not sweeping us off the floor with his SoReal Cru, Brian Puspos uses another ace from his sleeve. This soulful…
Genre: R&B
Close Ties
Rodney Crowell's New Effort Is Like An Instruction Book For Americana
  Even though Americana is becoming more and more popular among younger generations, it is mandatory to keep in mind that there is still…
Genre: Country
Shadow Theater
Shadow Theater by Tigran Hamasyan - A musical wedding of traditions
“Shadow Theater” is the latest release by Tigran Hamasyan, one of the leading figures on the Armenian jazz scene and one of the…
Genre: Jazz
The World Within
Jewel of the south
Gyros, sea, islands, enormous national debt, financial crisis, orthodoxy, birthplace of Democracy, Tsipras & Syriza are just some of the…
Genre: Hip Hop
Grey Heavens
Just Another Melodeath Record
Omnium Gatherum is here for twenty years already and for that time they had some weak records (Years In Waste, Stuck here On Snakes Way) and some…
Genre: Metal
Bloodroot
Bloodroot Shouldn't Be Scary
At one point, French composer and pianist Eric Satie was considered too obscure and it was thought he would remain so. These days he seems to be one…
Genre: Other
Thriller
Thriller - Timeless album from the King of Pop
Yes, we often say we are all human beings and we are all the same, but in this world there are people born with a shining star and with a life purpose…
Genre: Pop
Starboy
Starboy is the new thing from The Weeknd
The Weeknd has given much to talk about in recent months, as has squandered good talent in different settings worldwide. Last Friday, the singer of…
Genre: Latin
Champ
#tbt: Tokyo Police Club: Champ
If we take a look at the history of music, we can chronologically determine how the geographical focus of pop-rock industry was shifting. In the 50s,…
Genre: Indie
Gumboot Soup
King Gizzards - Five Albums in One Year
Previous year was the year of King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard, and whoever tries to convince you otherwise, feel free to ignore them. When they…
Genre: Rock
Bobby Fuller Died for Your Sins
R'n'r Prophet Called Chuck
Chuck Prophet gained recognition as a member of the group Green on Red during the 80s of the last century. In 1990, he started off his solo career,…
Genre: Rock
G I R L
Pharrell's G I R L and music induced endorphins
As I’ve grown older, my music tastes have definitely expanded. This could have something to do with the fact that I’m married to…
Genre: R&B
Body Cults
Narcosatanicos - Body Cults
The Danish noise-rock/psychedelic rock band Narcosatanicos came out with a new album a short while ago via Bad Afro Records. Their previous self-…
Genre: Metal
Minor Victories (Orchestral Variations)
Mogwai's, Slowdive's and Editor's SuperGroup In The Purest Instrumental Form
After the eponymous debut, Minor Victories have prepared an interpretative surprise with their new release. In case you didn’t know, this is a…
Genre: Rock
MY HOUSE
Flo-rida's Comeback
American rap superstar Flo Rida is back in the game with the release of My House, his fourth EP, and the amount of PR that has surrounded its…
Genre: Hip Hop
In Spades
Unstoppable Groove of The Afghan Whigs
Greg Dully and co. released their comeback album Do to the Beast back in 2014 after almost sixteen years of professional hiatus. I am one of only few…
Genre: Alternative
Day Breaks
Norah Jones - Day Breaks [Review]
The most appropriate description of the new record by Norah Jones is “back to basics.” She ditched poppy tunes, simplified arrangements keeping just…
Genre: Jazz
Ultimate Care II
Matmos Presents: The Sound Of Medical Prodecures
 Let me present you with an album that takes the term experimentation to the whole other level. Actually, this is not the first album of its…
Genre: Alternative
Karma
Recommended: ''Karma'', Norick's new album
Braulio Norick Gamarra Norick is an MC and producer from Surquillo, Lima - Peru, a member of the group Rapper School. It has been released on the…
Genre: Latin
On The Lam
Cavity - On The Lam
Cavity is a renowned stoner metal/sludge/stoner doom band from Miami, Florda. They have released a number of great albums through the years, but the…
Genre: Metal
Magma
Taking It Cool
After pretty unexciting L'Enfant Sauvage, Gojira are back with their newest offering called Magma. The first notable thing you’ll notice…
Genre: Metal
Younger Now
Bye, Miley, I'm Older Now
If I was writing a review about Miley Cyrus two years ago, I would write about hipsterish, ganja-fueled, glittery, forced-frenetic indie record that…
Genre: Pop
Weird & Wonderful
Liquid Stranger's New EP is Absolutely Weird, but Decidedly Wonderful
The genre-bending maestro known as Liquid Stranger teased his newest EP with the original release of Hotbox late last year, and now he…
Genre: Electronic
An Awesome Wave
Throwback to Alt-J's An Awesome Wave
An oldie, but a goodie, I was re-acquainted with this album whilst noshing on pizza and sipping white wine at a restaurant last night. Although the…
Genre: Indie
Wild Kingdom
Wild Kingdom, the I Ching Way
Texas power-poppers or harmony rockers (whichever you prefer) Cotton Mather and their main brain Robert Harrison (I guess the same last name with…
Genre: Indie
Incarnate
Incarnation of Metacore
Metalcore is a long story. It has become good and bad, boring and interesting. Bands overload has lead to everyone waiting for the return of pioneers.…
Genre: Metal
In Mind
Real Estate Have Perfected Their Dreamy Surf Sound on ''In Mind''
    Back in 2012, I was studying psychology in Wisconsin for one academic year , which means that I was separated from my friend and…
Genre: Indie
Blezard
Cavalier Song: Blezard
Cavalier Song are a Liverpool band consisting of Daniel Melia, Luke Mawdsley, Jason Dugdale, Mark Greenwood, Matt Ward and…
Genre: Alternative
Belong
Belong
The third album from studied Brooklyn chamber-pop ensemble San Fermin benefits from a sharper focus. But its lyrics signify depth and meaning without…
Genre: Rock
A Song I Can Live With
Chip Taylor - Another Great Waiting To Be Re-discovered
Luckily, not everybody has forgotten Chip Taylor. After all, he is to get inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For those who have forgotten&…
Genre: Country
Hard Love
Strand Of Oaks And The Effects Touring Can Have On Music
On his previous record Heal, Tim Showalter faced his biggest fears, all of his losses and sadness, and sublimed them into songs. It all lead to…
Genre: Indie
Cusp
Alela Is On Her Folk Stardom Path
Alela Diane is one of those American folk authors who was slowly and non-intrusively building her spot in the music world. She self-released her debut…
Genre: Indie
Room For Squares
JOHN MAYER’S ROOM FOR SQUARES
Although John Mayer’s later work is somewhat lacking in originality, Room for Squares remains a high point in his musical career. In 2014,…
Genre: Blues
Heartworms
James Mercer proves that he was alway the force behind The Shins
It's been five years since the las Shins album, Port of Morrow, a middling release that had many fans wondering if the band had lost that…
Genre: Alternative
69 Love Songs
SundaySpotlight: The Ultimate Autumn Album
Autumn and spring are moderate seasons. Both are some sort of foreplay for winter/summer, which means they are not extreme. On the other hands, our…
Genre: Indie
Migration
A Very Successful Migration
Migration is the sixth studio album by English record producer and DJ Bonobo, released on January 13th, 2017. The UK-born, L.A. based musician’s…
Genre: Electronic
Skylarking
XTC's Skylarking remixed by Steven Wilson
It has been 30 years now, almos to a day when XTC issued their seminal Skylarking an album that should be on practically any best of all times albums.…
Genre: Alternative
All You Zombies Dig the Luminosity
Burnt Sugar - Quite bright luminosity
Greg Tate has been at his Burnt Sugar project, one of the many he has on, for more than 18 years now. While he’s not guiding this musical conglomerate…
Genre: Jazz
Horn Ur Marken
The Janitors - Horn Ur Marken
The Swedish psychedelic rock band The Janitors will release a new album via the renowned Cardinal Fuzz in the coming days. The album comes 3 years…
Genre: Rock
We Are All Just Floating Objects
A journey too short
So, I have a new roommate, he’s from Ireland and seems like a really cool dude. He’s also a musician, and the main reason for his…
Genre: Indie
Revolution Radio
Revolution Radio
Over the course of 26 years, Green Day have gone from pop punks to rock stars. Their latest, however, has little effect on their legacy and lapses…
Genre: Rock
Second Hand Heart
Say Ben, are you a little bit country?
So, there you are. It’s 2014 and you have just won the 11th series of X Factor in the UK. While the Bill Withers’ soul classic &…
Genre: Pop
2
Tom Petty and Mudcrutch
  Mudcrutch 2 is the second album by a band called Mudcrutch. In case you didn’t know, Mudcrutch is the band where Tom Petty was…
Genre: Rock
Garden of Ashes
Later That Night…
Somebody listening for the first time to Duke Garwood would probably react by saying that he sounds a lot like Mark Lanegan. Very late night Mark…
Genre: Indie
God's Problem Child
No Problems With God's Problem Child
Even if you’re not exactly the lover of country music, you know Willie Nelson and have heard at least one of his songs. His shadow is so big…
Genre: Country
Mind Of Mine (Deluxe Edition)
Zayn on top with ''Mind of Mine''
The former member of the British band One Direction, Zayn, on March 25 released his first solo album called '' Mind of Mine '…
Genre: Latin
Slowdive
Slowdive Return After 20 Year Sabatical
During the first half of the 90s, British collective Slowdive established as one of the most prominent shoegaze bands, leaving three classics behind…
Genre: Indie
Īstenībā
Mona De Bo - īstenībā
The relatively obscure, but renowned Latvian instrumental drone/psychedelic rock band Mona De Bo came out with a new album in the end of last year.…
Genre: Rock
Where Is The Love?
Still a Timely Question for Today
We only got one world and something's wrong with it. This is how the lyrics of this 2003 hit song from Black Eyed Peas end. And with the recent…
Genre: Hip Hop
Gangsta
Will Jay's Gangsta Presents a Counter-Cultural Vision of Masculinity
The growing body of work by up-and-coming 21-year old singer-songwriter and ex-IM5 boy band member Will Jay has mostly revolved around the…
Genre: Pop
Soy Amante De Tu Presencia
Music, Its Therapeutic Power and Its Teachings
One moment, a situation, something, someone, a person, why not let you sleep, everything, absolutely everything, the music tells you about it, makes…
Genre: Latin
Change
Christina Begs for a change with her new Song
Christina Aguilera joins the group of artists who deeply regret the tragedy that occurred a few days ago in Orlando, Florida; Where some 49 people…
Genre: Latin
Needed Me
The Sadness of Revenge
The music video for Rihanna's third single Needed Me has been gaining a fair amount of media attention for its Tarantino-esque visual feast of…
Genre: R&B
Teenage Bigstar
The Junior League Impress with New Video
The Junior League is back at it again with a stunning new single ansd video in tow. Sharing today the catchy new piece Teenage Bigstar,  we…
Genre: Indie
I Wanna Be Your Boy
Do You Wanna Be Our Boy?
All you could want from a lo-fi semi rockabiliy/pop EP is here and present with The Atomics. Their EP I Wanna Be Your Boy which takes after the…
Genre: Indie
Cupid
Stupid Cupid Has The Big Moon Up His Sleeve
What I first heard about the band The Big Moon was that they were essentially the female Arctic Monkeys. Okay, well let's actually give this band…
Genre: Alternative
Los Ageless
The Relentless Sadness of St Vincent’s “Los Ageless”
As the title of her second single suggests, art rocker St. Vincent (Annie Clark) is poised for a return to biting satire after the poignant, heartfelt…
Genre: Indie
Greyhounds
The Secret Tales of Bus Stops
De La Soul are finally releasing their crowdfunded album, ”and the Anonymous Nobody...”, on August 26th. For those who’…
Genre: Hip Hop
Fruit
The Darkwave Duchess
Born in Queens, New York and raised in London, R&B singer-songwriter Abra is now based in the American rap capital of Atlanta, Georgia as the…
Genre: R&B
Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, Symphony of a Thousand Erster Teil: Veni, creator spiritus Veni, creator spiritus
Mahler’s Symphony of 1,000 (Symphony Number 8) Dazzles and Keeps It High
One of the best symphonies of the last gasp of the Romantic era is Mahler’s Symphony number 8, or Symphony of 1,000. The latter title was …
Genre: Classical
Whole Wide World - Unpeeled
Cage The Elephant Covers Iconic Song By Wreckless Eric
Whole Wide World by Wreckless Eric had to be a monumental song while being a teenager, clear and simple. After hearing for a few days that Cage the…
Genre: Indie
Brother
Simple Significance
Sometimes you just need a little bit of beat. You’re halfway through the day, and a push is needed, but just a gentle one; a simple song…
Genre: Other
Swimming Through Dreams
Legendary producer John Fryer releases Black Needle Noise single with Mimi Page
Legendary producer John Fryer, one of the most innovative sonic architects on the music scene, is releasing new music under his new…
Genre: Alternative
The Hills
The Hills - Eminem & Nicki remixes
Somebody said that Can't feel my face is played even on Mars. Everybody knows it and everybody loves it, no doubt about it.…
Genre: Hip Hop
Pleasure And Pain
The Euphoria of Love and Life
There's a fine line between 'tasteful nudity' and 'sexploitation', but Danish quartet Lightwave Empire's music video for their…
Genre: Indie
Freak
A Freak For Lana Del Rey
Once a photograph of Father John Misty and Lana Del Rey was released, showing that the two would be starring in the music video together for '…
Genre: Pop
Road Head
Pump and Run
Road Head followed “Machinist” and “Boyish” as the third taste of Japanese Breakfast's (…
Genre: Indie
Strobe Light
Ultraviolet Cool
We wanted to make a film that celebrates two dancers from Johannesburg. As well as that feeling of being young and creating your own universe within…
Genre: Electronic
Night Walk
Mysterious Energy
Little is presently known about London duo Gold Fir, who have only revealed their first names (James and Mabel) and the fact they are long-time…
Genre: Electronic
Wes Anderson
Humdrum Love
Now, my objective is to write really great songs that really speak to people and can be translated into different parts of people’s lives or…
Genre: Indie
The Youth
Kay Cola officially vid penned down The Youth
Yes, she is born songwriter. Also, yes, she is another one that nailed down the singing part too. Blessings keep on coming as we approach the end of…
Genre: R&B
Sleep Sound
Of Sound and Silence
It took me awhile to 'get' Jamie xx's Sleep Sound, the B-side to his 2014 single Girl. The mostly-instrumental track features fluid,…
Genre: Electronic
Bajo la Tormenta
What if the sky falls?
Yes, without you noticing. The songs are not only dance them or to mourn, let you reflect on life situations of this way. It shows your feelings and…
Genre: Latin
Heart of Steel (feat. Bright Lights)
Raiden Pops Into The Scene With Truthful Heart of Steel
Raiden is on the fast track to becoming a world known household name. If Heart of Steel is any indication about Raiden's ability to merge synth…
Genre: Dance
From the Dining Table
From the Dining Table Is An Open/Private Conversation With Harry Styles
Harry Styles continues to surprise and deliver the kind of songwriter musicianship everyone knew Styles was capable of doing. 'From the Dining…
Genre: Indie
The Wonder of Love
The Wonder of Gold Celeste
Gold Celeste is extremely keen at finding the right balance between psych music’s modern elements - they craft tape-saturated drum grooves…
Genre: Indie
Tuve Para Dar
We give what we become
I feel that the Venezuelan society is increasingly violent. In all aspects; insecurity, treatment for family, friends and coworkers. Currently,…
Genre: Latin
Sunscreen
Mediterranean Vibes
The partnership between London duo JeanGa and George began at an auction, where both parties were bidding for a Roland TR-707 (a programmable…
Genre: Electronic
Colors
Halsey's Colors has the Most Intriguing Music Video Ever
I just wanted to talk about my new favorite artist. Halsey will be known mostly because of her part of the hit single Closer by the Chainsmokers but…
Genre: Electronic
Down Daddy Down
Anouk is down with R&B
I wonder if everyone runs into this. Let me just check: Do you have a famous singer, rapper, celebrity you would just love to hate, but then they go…
Genre: Rock
The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14: Overture
The Nutcracker: It's Music & Magic
One could not merely put aside one classical music when the holiday season is about to start. Sure, there are lots of Christmas music to choose from…
Genre: Classical
Wasteland
Hope In A Wasteland
Life gets overwhelming. With all the atrocities taking place in the world today, it’s not difficult to feel a little hopeless. This reality…
Genre: Rock
You
You Equals Death
Keaton Henson folk rock appeal comes in the form of soild, captivating performances. In the song 'You', death is at the forefront of the idea…
Genre: Soundtrack
Saw You In A Dream
Hazy Wistfulness
There's a compelling origin story that details why Amber Bain, a young solo female artist from Buckinghamshire, England, decided to…
Genre: Indie
Breakin' Up
Breaking Up Never Felt So Good
Breakin' Up, a track from LA alt-rock band Rilo Kiley's (Jenny Lewis, Blake Sennett, Pierre de Reeder, and Dave Rock) fourth album …
Genre: Indie
Daydreaming
Dreamers, they never learn
Dreamers / they never learn / they never learn This morning, Radiohead graced us with the second single, Daydreamers, taken from their new album to be…
Genre: Alternative
The Scientist
Revisiting The Scientist
No doubt, Coldplay's sound -- elegant, melodic, and very dramatic — bore plenty of similarity to mid-1990s Radiohead. But the group was…
Genre: Rock
Don't Call Me (feat. Yuna)
TOKiMONSTA and Yuna's Chilly Kiss-Off
While Malaysian indie singer-songwriter Yuna (Yunalis Zara'ai) is best known for Crush, her heartwarming and romantic duet with Usher,…
Genre: Electronic
Long Gone
Phum Viphurit's Long Gone Dissolves Separation Anxiety Into Mild Euphoria
Bangkok-based singer-songwriter Phum Viphurit spent most of his teenage years in Hamilton, New Zealand - a cross-cultural experience that helped shape…
Genre: Indie
Agnes
Glass Animals' Centrifugal Grief
Oxford indie rockers Glass Animals recently released a music video for Agnes: the final track and fifth single from their Mercury Prize-nominated…
Genre: Electronic
Hot Thoughts
Hot Thoughts
    Critically-acclaimed Austin indie rock band Spoon recently released the titular track of their upcoming ninth album …
Genre: Rock
Love My Life
That Friends And Family Life With Koache!
LA Rapper Jarromie Latie Wilkins aka Koache, is one of the many underground underrated cats with great mind vision and…
Genre: Hip Hop
I'm Into You
Chet Faker's Subgenre Promise
'I'm Into You' by Chet Faker was off of the debut Thinking In Textures. Since the explosion that has become Chet Faker's ever lasting…
Genre: Indie
Journey In Satchidananda
COVERLAND Vol.18: Journey in Satchidananda
Recently, I wrote an article about one of the best jazz albums ever, “Journey in Satchidananda” by Alice Coltrane. Although it is a remarkable piece…
Genre: Other
Confident
Demi Lovato premieres the video clip of her new single “Confident”.
In this production Demi Lovato plays a newly released from prison who should pursue superstar Michelle Rodriguez agent. The video clip directed by…
Genre: Latin
The Girl Is Mine featuring Destiny's Child & Brandy
Cut And Paste Some Hit Potential
Ladies and gentlemen, we have so arrived in a new era of sampling. Where we used to just sample music, we now sample full vocals and mix them up with…
Genre: Dance
Remember (Na Na Na Hey Hey)
Songs That Make No Sense And You Just Dance
What is the song that you do not stop humming? ¿ Work of Fifth Harmony? It's over? San Luis. No matter what the song, just the hum,…
Genre: Latin
The Trip
Wistful Wanderlust
  Like Porches' Car, Still Corners' The Trip explores the promise of travel and the desire to escape. The Trip is more one-…
Genre: Electronic
Split Stones
Maggie Rogers' Split Stones: A 'Parting Gift' to Fans
After nine months of touring across North America and Europe, Maryland singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers is ready to close the chapter on her well-…
Genre: Pop
Pep Rally
Party music perfection
I wandered into my office on Monday morning feeling pretty tired. Basically, the only thing that got me in the office was that I knew about a few…
Genre: Hip Hop
Make Me (Cry)
Drop it like Noah Cyrus
Even without seeing the name, you can tell by the high cheekbones, the nose, the lips and the eyes that she is the sister of Miley Cyrus. Noah Cyrus,…
Genre: Pop
Into Black
Abstract Sensuality
As Bust's Eliza C. Thompson has noted, What’s most impressive about the Portland-based band [Blouse] is their ability to pack…
Genre: Indie
How High The Moon
JAZZ STANDARDS Vol.15 - How High The Moon
“How High the Moon” is one of the best-known jazz standards, introduced on February 8, 1940, during the Broadway revue ‘…
Genre: Jazz
Respect
COVERLAND Vol.20: Respect
“Respect” had a lot of covers since Aretha Franklin released the song as a single in 1967. Franklin's cover became a sort of a…
Genre: Other
Looking for Signs
A Hidden Gem
Discovering new artists is a great feeling. Discovering a great new artist is something else entirely. Over christmas, that’s exactly what I…
Genre: Alternative
Cruel Ways
Cruel Intentions
The Drowners have come back with their sophomore album On Desire. So it only makes since that the first single off of On Desire would be the semi-…
Genre: Indie
Lost In The Static
After The Burial Lost In The Static
After the Burial is a progressive metal band from Twin Cities, Minnesota. After much mainstream success, they recently lost one of their guitarists in…
Genre: Metal
Sugar for the Pill
Mesmerizing Wisdom
Sugar for the Pill follows Star Roving as the second track from shoegaze icon Slowdive's upcoming self-titled reunion album (out on May 5 via Dead…
Genre: Indie
'97 (feat. Rich The Kid, Bobby Kritical & 1wayfrank)
K Slams The New `97 Trap!
ATL rap cat bangs up the Trap swag on his new single `97. He linked up with the coolest squad that he could for…
Genre: Hip Hop
Dismal Universal Hiss
System Corporation - Dismal Universal Hiss
New Zealand rock outfit System Corporation are released their debut single ‘Dismal Universal Hiss’ at the end…
Genre: Rock
Together, Locked Safely
Electronic Melancholy
Canberra electro-pop trio SAFIA (lead vocalist Ben Woolner, drummer Michael Bell and guitarist/synth master Harry Sayers) have been stalwarts…
Genre: Electronic
Twentytwo
Sunflower Bean's “Twentytwo”: Perseverance Against a Pessimistic View of Adulthood
  Why is it about turning 22 that seems to inspire so many musicians? The alliteration? The one-year anniversary of turning into an adult?…
Genre: Indie
Inside Out
Shimmering Splendor
  It seems excessive to produce two music videos for a single, but when the song is as excellent as Inside Out and you're a '…
Genre: Rock
Remember I Told You
Remember that house jam
I really thought the song, “Remember I Told You” was going to be an “I told you so”-kind of a song, but Nick Jonas, Anne-Marie and Mike Posner have…
Genre: Dance
Before I Do
Sevyn Streeter slows it down on new single
I'm actually surprised that, after over a year of blogging, I haven't yet dedicated a blog to Sevyn Streeter. I was introduced to her music by…
Genre: R&B
Tigers in the Dark
Cleopatra Records releases Rachel Mason 'Tigers in the Dark' single
Renowned performance artist and musician Rachel Mason, freshly signed to Los Angeles-based Cleopatra Records, has announced her forthcoming single…
Genre: Alternative
The Spoils
Graceful Dread
Bristol-based trip hop pioneers Massive Attack have recently released  an eerie, abstract and beautiful video for “The…
Genre: Electronic
Love Yourself
Love Yourself- A New Perspective
“And I think it should be somethin' that I don't wanna hold back… maybe you should know that.” Personally, I…
Genre: Pop
Electric Indigo
The Electric Feat of Electric Indigo
At first listen The Paper Kites have a familiar sonic sound...although similar to The 1975.  The Paper Kites do offer a difference in…
Genre: Indie
Billie Jean
Rebirth of a Song
This is one of the best covers in history. Chris Cornell managed to give this song a completely new life and a deeper meaning. The lyrics that talk of…
Genre: Rock
Fast Car (Riley Remix) [feat. Dakota]
Fast Car Re-Lived by Jonas Blue featuring Dakota
On a Sunday morning, nothing is more perfect than waking up with a cup of coffee, a good read and a classic song out of the radio. Mostly played by…
Genre: Electronic
Hard To Handle
COVERLAND Vol.4: Hard To Handle
The Black Crowes are one of my favorite bands from the nineties. When they first came to prominence with this particular song, I remember thinking -…
Genre: Other
Closer
Closer
For the first 10 seconds, the song sounds like it’s building to something monumental: thundering piano chords, sweeping synth washes, and a swelling…
Genre: Pop
On Hold
Disco-Tinged Bittersweetness
In The Key of Awesome's 2010 parody of Lady Gaga's Telephone, there's a line that resonates powerfully in the smartphone and social media…
Genre: Indie
Come
Come Closer to the She-Devils
This is where Pop should be going. Changing and everlasting effects from the duo She-Devils will have your mind altered within the candy haze ideas…
Genre: Pop
Somebody Else
Illusion In The Mirror
The 1975 never ceases to compell and explore the hidden meaning and truth. Their music video release for 'Somebody Else' embodies a whole…
Genre: Indie
What's A Girl To Do?
What's A Girl To Do With Her Fur And Gold
Natasha Khan will always be in my top five list of musicians to look out for. As each new album after Fur and Gold pours out effortlessly, it only…
Genre: Indie
Blue Star
Prince Innocence's Blue Star Pines for Warmth Amidst the Coldness of it All
    “Blue Star”, a recent single from Toronto electro-pop duo Prince Innocence (vocalist  Talvi…
Genre: Electronic
Yo Te Recuerdo - Version Salsa
Dynamic Duo Marc and JuanGa recreate “I Remember You”
A Living Legend Mexican beloved Juan Gabriel at this time meets the great salsa Marc Anthony for the interpretation of this song called I'll…
Genre: Latin
Ciao Adios
Ciao Adios, I'm done!
I know that, so far, I have not been all too positive about Anne-Marie. I think I called her a Drew Barrymore look-alike that sounds like Rihanna and…
Genre: Pop
Don't Go
In Choir of Mourning
Even though Hannah Georgas impliments an indie cred appeal, one can not help but since an underlying jazz element. Then again with the melancholy…
Genre: Indie
You Don't Know Love
Never knew Olly Murs like this
Olly Murs first caught my attention with his retro sound. Many of his songs will always remind me of something else. For instance, Heart Skips A Beat…
Genre: Pop
Timor
Shakira's Agitprop Pop
Colombian crossover sensation Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll may be best known across the world for her sexy dance tunes on Laundry Service (2001), her…
Genre: Pop
Valentine
Perfect V-Day Song
Californian singer-songwriter and guitarist Kina Grannis' 2010 song Valentine might be a relatively old song, but it's still one that manages…
Genre: Indie
West End Blues
West End Blues from North Carolina
I am always in the mood for a good old traditional blues. Even when it comes from a 21st century band such as the Carolina Chocolate Drops. I…
Genre: Blues
Pero Me Acuerdo de Tí
The Same Sentiment In Another Language
Many know music as a universal language, and yes, that does represent meolodía human emotions can transcend language barriers and make music…
Genre: Latin
It Will Come Back
Hozier Howls Along To It Will Come Back
Whether it's the end of a relationship or an unrequited love, everyone goes through the motions of waiting to end it all of else. Hozier seemed…
Genre: Indie
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Christmas time is nearing!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The breeze, Christmas shopping, food and gift wrappings— we can say that Holidays is near. This one…
Genre: Pop
Take My Pain Away
The Human in the Machine
Moullinex means attention to detail. A careful craft of melodies, a strong sense of human touch in machine-based music, the melodrama of swirling…
Genre: Electronic
Just Hold On
Louis Tomlinson's first solo release
You can tell that at the end of the first year of One Direction’s hiatus, members of the group are getting restless. Probably sparked by the…
Genre: Dance
Lights Out
Lights Out Adds A Darker Promise From Royal Blood
'How Did We Get So Dark?' the latest sophomore album from Royal Blood gives us the question within the album title. Certainly 'Lights Out&…
Genre: Rock
Wolf
Poetic Obsession
  Wolf is the penultimate track from Minneapolis-based indie rock trio Now, Now's second album Threads&…
Genre: Indie
Chi Chi
Razor-Sharp Braggadocio
  'Live from the zoo, this the new 212'.   Controversial Harlem rapper Azealia Banks breakout hit 212 is a very tough act…
Genre: Hip Hop
The Man
Maximalist Masculinity
It only seems fitting that The Killers - one of major rock bands of the 21st century,[and certainly the most successful rock band from the…
Genre: Alternative
Vice
A Voice on Vice
The song, Vice”, was recently released and the singer who released it is showing talent that can only seem to positively progress. In the…
Genre: Country
DNA
DNA's Powerful Hold
Many know Lia Marie Johnson as a YouTube personality, oddly enough being ingrained into the YouTube circle has never been any concern of mine. So…
Genre: Pop
Everybody Wants to Love You
Romantic Bliss
“Part of it came out of interviews asking how my heritage influenced my music, which I think is a hilarious question. How many…
Genre: Indie
I Need A Silent Night
Needing That Silent Night
Fourteen evenings from now and it will be Christmas eve. And my search for Christmas songs to play for the season continues. While doing so, I came…
Genre: Pop
Shove It
Reggae Balanced Under Hip-Hop
Reggae points with a Hip-Hop twisted fist of power. Santigold was the first to introduce this music listener to the varied vast expanse of space to…
Genre: Hip Hop
Tú Me Quemas - AtellaGali Dance Remix
Chino and Nacho Arrive in Hollywood with Ride Along 2 the Movie
The famous Chinese Venezuelan duo Nacho not stop ringing in the news, highlighted by its urban music increasingly encroaching over the US and the…
Genre: Latin
Song for Dan Treacy
Namesake
Writing a song for a good friend? Do it the way MGMT has. With Song For Dan Treacy; it's anything but ordinary. MGMT says of the man behind the…
Genre: Indie
Sea Birds
Mythic Wilderness
  When was the last time you heard the Latin/scientific name of an animal species in a song? Egretta garzetta (the little egret),…
Genre: Indie
Suite bergamasque: III. Clair de lune
TFW Debussy Changes U
Perhaps I shouldn't have been so confident. I was eleven years old, mature enough to begin assuming responsibility for my own decisions but still…
Genre: Classical
Let Me Help You
is Mario finally leading up to an album?
Mario seemed so set to get a massive music and movie career. As a cute kid he sang the catchy Let Me Love You straight into the global charts. He…
Genre: R&B
In My Blood
Even Aliens Enjoy Summer
This little beauty was sprung on us very suddenly. In My Blood is the new single from the fourth album of Aussie twins The Veronicas, and within a…
Genre: Pop
Dreams Tonite
Sublime Melancholy
    Canadian synth-pop quartet Alvvays have followed up on In Undertow with Dreams Tonite: the second glimpse of…
Genre: Indie
Alive
SIAFIED!
By now the legend of SIA is pretty much apparent to us. She is the powerhouse songwriter behind successful hit numbers of many an artist including the…
Genre: Pop
Map to the Stars
Laidback Pyschedelia
Lo-fi bedroom pop band Ducktails recently released Map To The Stars, the first taste of their upcoming sixth album Jersey Devil (and…
Genre: Indie
Hang on to the Night
Queer Adversity
“Post-Orlando, I’ve seen a lot of people post lyrics to our song ‘Hang On To The Night,’ which was written in…
Genre: Indie
Highway to Hell
Axl Rose passed the test with AC/DC.
After Brian Johnson announced he would not be present at the tour AC / DC as suffering from health problems, everything was a controversial and full…
Genre: Latin
Hand It Over
MGMT's Hand It Over Wraps Existential Anxiety in Psychedelic Gauze
MGMT opted for Edvard Munch’s Selvportrett ved vinflasken (Self-portrait with bottle of wine, 1906) for the artwork for…
Genre: Electronic
Imagine - 2010 - Remaster
Imagine a better future for children UNICEF
UNICEF has brought together a number of artists, to create a campaign that make us imagine a better world for children, with all the events that…
Genre: Latin
Sugar
Breezy Introspection
Sugar follows Saint Ivy and Down the Line as the third track from Brooklyn indie lo-fi band Beach Fossils' critically acclaimed third…
Genre: Indie
Put a Light On
Generationals' Carpe Diem Song
Carpe Diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.   Gen Y and Gen Z-ers may not be too familiar with this iconic quote from…
Genre: Indie
Astronomy Domine
Pink Voivod
Heavy Metal (in its extreme forms) is a scary music. At least for me - all those growling litanies they call vocals, they really creep me out. But the…
Genre: Metal
Someone That Loves You
What Is Love? Someone That Loves You
Someone That Loves You by HONNE & Izzy Bizu ratifies a necessary element. The surprise nature of love or more importantly love at first sight.…
Genre: Electronic
Here Comes Your Man
songs that look alike
Have you ever heard a song that reminds you of another song? The're looking for, and sound the same, but it's not the same band, but…
Genre: Latin
Life's Been Good
Has Life Been Good for Legendary Rock Stars?
Most people view the stardom of the music industry as something to be jealous of. Musicians, especially, crave being acknowledged in similar ways that…
Genre: Rock
I Could've Been Your Girl
Zooey Deschanel's Retro Romanticism
She & Him's third album Volume 3 (2013) may have been the first album produced after Deschanel’s divorce from…
Genre: Indie
Dangerous Games
The comback game well played
R&B group 112 were one of those groups who’ve had big successes in the States, but I’ve mainly heard of them when they featured on tracks by…
Genre: R&B
Fourteen Rivers, Fourteen Floods
Beck's Blues
Beck is such a diverse artist that nothing could come as a surprise out of his repertoire. But, even though not surprised, I was very pleased and…
Genre: Blues
Agatha Chang
All About Agatha Chang
How I came across Eels' 'Agatha Chang' was from a friend who said this was one of the easiest songs to learn. That friend forgot to…
Genre: Indie
Talk Baby Talk
Emma Louise's Talk Baby Talk and other positive things about the mainstream pop market
If I were to describe Emma Louise’s voice to you, you would probably imagine a sound completely different to the one she makes. The purity…
Genre: Pop
Strip That Down
Liam Payne Wants A New Start With Smooth Hit Strip That Down
Okay Liam Payne's newest track 'Strip That Down' sounds more like a list of things Payne wants to be known for, otherwise than being a…
Genre: Pop
Y Tus Dedos
The bolero is in mourning
Concha Valdés Miranda, Cuban songwriter and performer, died Saturday at the age of 89 at Mercy Hospital in Miami, South Florida, after suffering…
Genre: Latin
Blue Light
Kelela Shape-Shifts Between Lust and Anxiety on Blue Light
Blue Light, the fourth single from future R&B singer-songwriter Kelela's critically acclaimed debut album Take Me Apart …
Genre: R&B
Love Again
Learn to love Soul for Real again
Some names in r&b music bring back a lot of memories and open up a bulk of nostalgia. Soul For Real is one of those names. They were so…
Genre: R&B
Truth Hurts
Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts” Transforms Heartbreak into Empowerment
In her most recent single “Truth Hurts”, experimental hip-hop singer-rapper Lizzo acknowledges that there’s a more earthly side to balance the goddess…
Genre: Hip Hop
Without You
Another 'Without You' Song
It's perfectly understandable to believe that no one would be able to put a fresh spin on the 'can't live without you' theme, given…
Genre: Indie
Slip Away
From 'Surviving' to 'Thriving'
“[Mike Hadreas] wants to be the musician he would’ve [needed] as a teenager. And I think he’s doing that. He’s…
Genre: Indie
The Cure
Lady Gaga Shares A Cure With New Track
Lady Gaga surprised everyone with new release 'The Cure'. While 'The Cure' was completely unexpected we couldn't have expected…
Genre: Pop
ILYSB
ILYSB Means More Than You Know To LANY
ILYSB or I Love You So Bad for those of us that prefer to type out each word. LANY confuses Pop for Indie and Hip-Hop sectors for Pop references. But…
Genre: Pop
Talking to Myself
A fitting tribute to a great man
In my track by track review of Linkin Park’s One More Light I wasn’t to find of “Talking to Myself”, but there is nothing like a new context to change…
Genre: Alternative
Take It All
Take It All
I was fortunate enough to see Kiana Ledé open for artist Jessie J on her “ROSE Tour” last October and her powerful vocals proved that she is an…
Genre: R&B
Lotus
Shaun Martin's Debut
    The second video from Shaun Martin's debut album, 7 Summers. Shaun is best known for his work with Kirk…
Genre: Jazz
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Art Garfunkel Serenades Glastonbury with Classic S & G Hit
This video was filmed at the Glastonbury festival where the famous Art Garfunkel was closing the end of his show out with a fabulous acoustic version…
Genre: Rock
I Ain't the One
Spoon’s “I Ain't The One” Delivers Minimalist Moroseness
Moving escalators and sidewalks will probably never be as poignant as they are in the minimalist and evocative blue-lit music video for Spoon&…
Genre: Indie
Free.k
Leave it up to Pitbull to update an old classic
In “Free.k” he uses Adina Howard’s “Freak Like Me” and gives it an up-tempo house spin. That part is…
Genre: Dance
Try Everything - De
The Try Everything video is here!
Today the video for Try Everything Sountrack New Zootopia Disney film, played by Shakira premiered barranquillera. A song with a motivational message…
Genre: Latin
Tokyo
Dan Croll's Tokyo Coats Envy in a Glossy Indie Pop Sheen
“Tokyo” was the closing track on British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dan Croll’s second full-length…
Genre: Indie
Vindication (Get Money) [feat. Goodz]
Mr Dalvin's vindication
Mr. Dalvin, ah yes... *dreamy sigh*… I remember him alright. I wasn't even a big Jodeci fan, but more so an r&b fan in the 90s, and Jodeci…
Genre: R&B
Shut Up and Dance
Shut Up and Dance With Me!
If that title doesn’t spark your curiosity, I don’t know what will. Once again, as part of my “music journey”…
Genre: Indie
I Took Your Picture
Forward-Looking Nostalgia
  I Took Your Picture - the second single from New York-via-California indie duo Cults' upcoming third album Offering&…
Genre: Indie
Adicta
Maite Perroni shows herself “Adicta” in her New Video
Maite Perroni is a Mexican singer and actress who on Friday launched the world's new music single Addicted, this issue is still part of his…
Genre: Latin
These Bells Will Ring
These Bells Will Ring in the holidays for you with Bitter's Kiss and the Blue Stones
 Allow us to dive a little deeper to the word we have come to know as something we don't want. Vulnerable: susceptible to emotional or…
Genre: Soul
Mourning Sound
Enigmatic Rhapsody
Critically acclaimed Brooklyn/LA indie rock quartet Grizzly Bear's new music video for “Mourning Sound” - “a playful…
Genre: Indie
Cámara Lenta
Mariana Vega premieres her single in “Cámara Lenta”
This romantic singer and Venezuelan composer had us while wanting some new tunes and finally the wait is over, as we knew had been immersed in the…
Genre: Latin
Big Boy Games
TEROUZ DROPS INFECTIOUS NEW TRACK BIG BOY GAMES
Egyptian Canadian concept artist TEROUZ found his sound by curating original songs with his taste for ‘90s nostalgia and ‘70s &…
Genre: Electronic
Elton John
Elton John denies harassment of former bodyguard.
British singer Elton John denied that would harass sexually a US policeman who worked for him as a bodyguard, said the British agency PA citing his…
Genre: Latin
Icona Pop
San Tomé released a new EP
Caracas San Tomé is a band that likes simple and tuneful melodies, ie, they like to make good pop. Its sound is sweet and sticky, accompanied…
Genre: Latin
Marius Billgobenson
Marius Billgobenson Entices with Joy
Stockholm based jazz singer, songwriter and guitarist, Marius Billgobenson, has released his new single “Joy.” This is…
Genre: Jazz
Gary Quinn
Gary Quinn - Album Review
  Born and raised in Ireland, Gary Quinn listened to his father’s Kris Kristofferson tapes and then fell in love with the new…
Genre: Country
Rick Hart
Rick Hart ‘Levon Helm’ - EP Review
It’s almost midnight and Rick Hart is looking to the radio to find company. The coffee is wearing off and he’s got to see his girl…
Genre: Country
Thomas Rhett
Thomas Rhett ‘Tangled Up’ – Album Review
I’m going to admit, I haven’t heard any of Thomas Rhett’s first album apart from his great song ‘Beer With Jesus’. However, I was a big fan of the…
Genre: Country
Elevation Worship
Elevation Worship Song Fullness and the Nature of New Worship
Take a break and hear gasps from God’s people and chants of glory. In this song, you can feel the holy spirit touching every part of you, healing you…
Genre: Gospel
Vinyl on HBO
Playlist: 'Vinyl', a vintage moment in 2016
Just a couple of days ago HBO aired the last episode of the 1st season 'Vinyl' , the ambitious dramatic and musical series that…
Genre: Latin
Oasis
Oasis will have its own documentary film
The legendary cult British band Oasis, will have its own documentary film. The film will be directed by Mat Whitecross, and is expected to hit the…
Genre: Latin
Ana Egge
Ana Egge ‘Bright Shadow’ - Album Review
Canadian born, North Dakota Native Ana Egge releases her 8th album, Bright Shadow, today. Produced by Egge herself, Bright Shadow is a collaboration…
Genre: Country
Frank Vieira
Frank Vieira ‘Three Little Words’ – Album Review
If you’ve been reading the site for some time, you may remember that we featured Frank Vieira in our first ever Stray Plectrums post…
Genre: Country
Taylor Swift
We are so stupid
I really don’t like to talk negatively about anyone. I aim to inspire and use the opportunity I get to write about music, to talk about the…
Genre: Pop
Brett Eldredge
Brett Eldredge @ KOKO, London, UK | February 14, 2016 – Review
Brett Eldredge took to the stage in the UK for the first time on Sunday night, and I’m sure he nor his band, crew or team knew what to…
Genre: Country
Adele
The 2018 Grammy Awards change venue for a year
Although Los Angeles has been the main house for the Grammy Awards to be held, this year will be a little different the panorama. This time New York…
Genre: Latin
Lorenzo Mohr
Show-Stopping Debut Release From Lorenzo Mohr!
Twangy guitar riffs and a bold, jazzy sax accompaniment provide the basis for this enthusiastic anthem by Italian native, Lorenzo Mohr. His debut…
Genre: Rock
Adele
Adele showed us a bit of her ''Send My Love'' video
Already on digital platforms the third single from the album '' 25 ''. This theme comes after ''…
Genre: Latin
Willie Nelson
Alive and kicking
Not many musicians actually retire. Most can't stop what they've been doing their entire life. When you've never really been in one place…
Genre: Country
Ed Sheeran
Sheeran returns with two new songs
After a year away from the stage and social networks, the English singer and teen idol Ed Sheeran returns to music with two songs: 'Castle on…
Genre: Latin
Avicii
Avicii says goodbye to music
Sorpresón in the world of electronic music. With only 26 years old, Tim Bergling, better known as Avicii, has decided to say goodbye to music,…
Genre: Latin
No Doubt
An Easy Story To Tell
Through music stories that allow other people, an audience can identify counts, the songs themselves are little stories of everyday life, or mostly…
Genre: Latin
Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill Releases Video for “Reefer Man”
Cypress Hill hasn’t released an album since 2010’s “Rise Up”, an album which was notable for containing minimal involvement from the group’s primary…
Genre: Hip Hop
Ronald Borjas
Ronald Borjas reaping success as a soloist
We know that this former member of the great band of Venezuela Guaco decided to bet all to develop his solo career and was not in vain, because it…
Genre: Latin
Charlie Puth
Charlie Puth premiered the video for his latest single Attention
Yesterday, 24 April , the American singer Charlie Puth released the official video for his latest single Attention after the success of his previous…
Genre: Latin
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift's Sad Beautiful Tragic
Taylor penned this track when she was sitting on her tour bus after a show thinking about a relationship that ended several months previously. She…
Genre: Pop
Remy Ma
4 Rap Albums to Lookout for in early 2017
Fetty Wap – ‘King Zoo’ Love him or hate him Fetty Wap is a bonafide rap star and hit-maker. His self-titled debut album was certified platinum and…
Genre: Hip Hop
Roman GianArthur
Radiohead X D'Angelo = Roman Gianarthur
Roman Gianarthur is the latest addition to Janelle Monáe's Wondaland Arts Society, an eclectic mix of supremely talented…
Genre: R&B
A$AP Rocky
A$AP Rocky- Why You Should Listen
A$AP Rocky’s musical style reflects his true roots, it’s hardcore yet distinct. He dresses like he raps, he’s expensive…
Genre: Hip Hop
La Zaga
La Zaga premieres with ''Caribbean''
Jean Carlos Zambrano, known in musical circles as '' La Zaga '' is a Venezuelan born in Caracas in 1984, very early…
Genre: Latin
Tinashe
Companionship To Joyride ! ! !
Feeling alone? Well not anymore, because T stickes again keeping us warm just before her second studio baby arrives this October!&…
Genre: R&B
Charles Mingus
THE LOW END Vol.2: Charles Mingus
If there is anyone that can be best described as a bass-superstar, it certainly is Charles Mingus. OK, his legacy lies in his unique composing and…
Genre: Other
Mac Demarco
Mac DeMarco: One Of The Few New Artists With Authenticity
We constantly hear people moan and groan about today’s music being so awful. The same people often crave the nostalgia of classic rock and…
Genre: Indie
Ministry
Industrial legends Ministry step back in time with Trax! Rarities
For over 30 years, Al Jourgensen has proven himself to be the undisputed king of industrial music, godfathering a genre that millions have grown to…
Genre: Alternative
Tony Hadley
Truly, for fans only
Let me just start with my conclusion: This is definitely an album for fans. Tony Hadley is Spandau Ballet’s lead singer. The group was the…
Genre: Pop
Frank Ticheli
Featuring Frank Ticheli's Fortress
Composer Frank Ticheli’s Fortress is one of his first works for concert band published in 1989. It was the first of many commissions and publications…
Genre: Classical
Christopher Rouse
Christopher Rouse's Fourth Symphony--A Brief Review
Christopher Rouse is a very colorful composer who is known for his excellent orchestral work. I’d like to bring our attention to his Fourth…
Genre: Classical
Arturo Márquez
The danzones of Arturo Márquez
Arturo Marquez is a Mexican composer dedicated to academics, ie, symphonic works, major. Classic. His most prominent music is undoubtedly danzons…
Genre: Latin
Andrés Calamaro
Calamaro and his Found Recordings
In mid-2015, Andres Calamaro and pianist Germán Weidemer came together to prepare the repertoire they would use to open the Bob Dylan concert in…
Genre: Latin
Marshmello
New theme from Marshmello, Ritual
The masked white, Marshmello, announced the departure a new single. Ritual will feature vocal contributions will Wrabel and under the Owsla seal.…
Genre: Latin
Sharlene
La Fila that is causing a furor in Latin America
It is more than demonstrated that Sharlene is one of the female voices of the moment. Latin America dance songs while consolidated as one of the…
Genre: Latin
DNCE
DNCE unleashed the pop craze
Having more than 191 million views on social networks of their debut song DNCE has turned into one of the most pop media universe groupings, but…
Genre: Latin
The Beatles
The Beatles streaming
Christmas is the time of gifts, and fans of the Beatles and got them yours. For the first time, the songs of the most famous band in history will be…
Genre: Latin
Simon Kouskounis
about Simon Kouskounis
Simon Kouskounis (born 5 December 1961) is an established Greek composer , arranger , producer and musician from Athens. This year he celebrates 25…
Genre: World
Ricardo Arjona
Circuses also know how to conquer
Ricardo Arjona will once again conquer Latin America with his new international tour. Recently, the Guatemalan visited Toluca, Querétaro, San…
Genre: Latin
Hardwell
Hardwell and Craig David come together in a great song
After six years of silence, Craig David returns to the musical scene of the hand of one of the best DJs in the world, Hardwell. Both created the…
Genre: Latin
Jeff Hanna of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: Fifty Years and Counting – Interview
The first time the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band stepped foot at the Ryman, the “Mother Church of Country Music,” it was a lot like it…
Genre: Country
Mandy Moore
Cry by Mandy Moore
Though Mandy Moore's record sales were not up in the ranks with Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera, she has proved to…
Genre: Soundtrack
Foster The People
Foster The People Releases BitTorrent Bundle of New Songs
Trust Foster the People to do things no one else is thinking of. Thoughtful music, glorious Instagrams and random treats – this band just…
Genre: Pop
Bully
Who Are Bully?
Bully an easy enough name to remember that also packs a punch. As a surprise, I happened to see Bully open for the Drowners a while back and instantly…
Genre: Alternative
Luis Quintero
Luis Quintero and the tribute to Alirio Díaz
It was a beautiful meeting: guitarists Esteban Ojeda, Enrique Bravo and Luis Quintero tore the strings of their instruments to honor the recently…
Genre: Latin
Mura Masa
Desiigner tests electronic music with Dj Mura Masa
Last May 30, the official video of the new song of the Dj Mura Masa with the singer of trap Desiigner, which is titled All Around The World, this…
Genre: Latin
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift: the highest paid singer of 2015
If the sweet little girl singing country music, Taylor Swift became a major pop icon of this era. In fact, his 1989 tour led the list of Moneymakers…
Genre: Latin
Luis Fonsi
Luis Fonsi prepares new single with Daddy Yankee
Luis Fonsi Puerto Rican is making the video for her first single Despacito which has the support of the urban artist Daddy Yankee. Through its…
Genre: Latin
Kerani
Featured Track: Kerani - Equilibrium
  Kerani composes and performs Neo Classical New Age music.  Equilibrium which is also the title of her latest release, is the…
Genre: New Age
Marc Anthony
Official the separation of Mac and Lima.
Puerto Rican singer Marc Anthony and his wife, Venezuelan model Shannon de Lima, announced today that they have decided to end their marriage. After…
Genre: Latin
El Cazador Novato
Died The Rookie Hunter
Venezuelan culture lost a smile on Sunday on March 5 by physical departure of Rafael Martinez Arteaga, better known as El Cazador Novato. Occurrences…
Genre: Latin
Shakira
Blackmail new song by Shakira and Maluma
Blackmail is the new single that will be on his new album chart after two long years of absence from the musical world, it is noteworthy that his…
Genre: Latin
Mark Pritchard
Mark Pritchard to release new album
Mark Pritchard announced Under the Sun, his fifth solo album, which will be released next May 13. He is born in England in 1971, after spending his…
Genre: Latin
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club announce new album and release single
The American garage rock band Black Rebel Motorcycle Club has just announced through its social networks the upcoming release of its eighth album…
Genre: Latin
Coldplay
Coldplay release lyric video for their song Aliens
Brits from the Coldplay band have released their Aliens single, a new charity track because all their proceeds will be donated to an international…
Genre: Latin
Kevin Roldan
Offense to Venezuelan women
In recent days, the famous Colombian singer, Kevin Roldan, has unfortunately lost thousands of followers in their social networks by the unfortunate…
Genre: Latin
Manuel Carrasco
Manuel Carrasco visiting Argentina
The Spanish pop idol, Manuel Carrasco, was visiting the Argentina capital with the intention to promote his upcoming show in Buenos Aires in November…
Genre: Latin
ZAYN
Zayn announced new song with Sia
Former One Direction, Zayn Malik has announced that he will release a new single which will feature nothing more and nothing less than Sia in the…
Genre: Latin
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran as a special guest on the series Game of Thrones.
The British pop singer Ed Sheeran will have a special guest as a guest on the television series Game of Thrones ( Game of Thrones), reported today…
Genre: Latin
Chance The Rapper
Lookin at the Finish Line
Even though not too many people may know about this guy, the world is about to. A lot of people claim that rap is dying, that there aren’t…
Genre: Hip Hop
John Mackey
John Mackey’s “Lightning Field”
We’re back in the concert band review field with John Mackey’s “Lightening Field.” It begins sparkling in a haunting G minor.The G tonality is the…
Genre: Classical
2Pac
The Best Hip Hop Songs About Mama
In light of the recent passing of Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur, I thought it might be good to look at some of the best songs that the hip…
Genre: Hip Hop
Radiohead
Radiohead: From celebration to scandal
Radiohead returned to the music scene after five years of absence, generated thousands of followers of the original group of Abingdon, high…
Genre: Latin
Vicetone
“Is The Love”: an electronic Reaggae
We must see what is the vocation for music: the Dutch duo Vicetone just introduced the remix of Is The Love by Bob Marley, a surprising proposal,…
Genre: Latin
Weather Report
The Original Weather Report
Weather Report were one of the prime pioneers and most famous representatives of the fusion music in the seventies. They were known for their funk, R&…
Genre: Jazz
Piso 21
Piso 21 premiered Kissing you
After promoting the #KissingYouChallenge social media campaign, the group launched the song that invite you to rediscover the true and real, and get…
Genre: Latin
Rodney Atkins
VIDEO: Rodney Atkins ‘Eat Sleep Love You Repeat’
We haven’t heard a whole lot from “If You’re Going Through Hell” singer Rodney Atkins lately, but don&…
Genre: Country
5Nizza
Ukrainian reggae. 5nizza.
5nizza is a Ukrainian reggae duo. Also most of their songs are in Russian (still some of them are in Ukrainian). The band existed from 2000 to 2007…
Genre: Reggae
Delia Derbyshire
White Noise
How does love sound? How does adoring sound? Of course, any sound in this Universe is a sound of love. Or, at least, any sound can be interpreted so,…
Genre: Electronic
Logic
Logic leaves a message against suicide in new song
Genre: Latin
Rebecca Black
TGIF : A Song That Became Popular For The Wrong Reason
Fridays have a magic, an energy that begins at 4:30 pm and upon reaching adulthood, when work is not just a hobby but a responsibility, it becomes…
Genre: Latin
Yandel
Yandel is going to premiere
Yandel is in full promotion of his latest single My Religion. It is one of the songs that is most sounding in all radios and now it is renewed with…
Genre: Latin
Avicii
Avīci part 1 of the new phase
When Avicii announced his retirement from touring, I already vlogged about how I thought this didn’t mean the end of his career, but how I…
Genre: Dance
Los Van Van
New York will be the closing of the Los Van Van tour with a new singer.
The legendary Cuban group Los Van Van returns to New York this weekend to close a tour of the United States with his new female voice, in which his…
Genre: Latin
Pimpinela
For Pimpinela They're all the same
The classic Argentine duo Pimpinela announced the release of their next album They're all alike. The album includes several of his best known…
Genre: Latin
Sepultura
Burial in Rock al Parque
The big black spot was gradually invading the Simon Bolivar Park. Perhaps that situation took longer than usual because the crowd that the metal used…
Genre: Latin
Jennifer Nettles
Jennifer Nettles ‘That Girl’ – Album Review
It would be an understatement to say that country fans were waiting for this for a long time. Jennifer Nettles’ first solo album released non-…
Genre: Country
Hillsong Worship
Hillsong What A Beautiful Name
There is this fairly new song by the group Hillsong that I am just beginning to learn. It is called “What A Beautiful Name.” Just as the sunrise…
Genre: Gospel
Lana Del Rey
No Grammy Nod for Honeymoon?
As Billboard.com and other news sites have noted, Lana Del Rey is one of the artists who have been 'snubbed' by the 2016 Grammy Nominations&…
Genre: Alternative
Future
Future meets YG for the first time
Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn, better known by his stage name Future, launched his first collaboration with YG on June 29. The song is called Extra Luv and…
Genre: Latin
Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys bring a little bit of happiness
Remember classics like “West End Girls”, “It’s a Sin” and “Go West”? Well,…
Genre: Electronic
Eric Clapton
Of Slowhands and Familiar Blues
Between Lemonades and Moon Shaped Pools, everything else in the music universe seems to be a build up to the next Eric Clapton album. It’s…
Genre: Blues
Charliepapa
Charliepapa with two nominations for the Latin Grammys 2015
On September 23 nominees were announced in 48 categories of the Latin Grammy Awards, where the rock band Venezuelan Charliepapa, will compete in the…
Genre: Latin
Ricardo Arjona
Everything ready for Ricardo Arjona's Circo Soledad
Ricardo Arjona is in the middle stage of promoting her new album, Circus Soledad, and does so with great success. A few days ago the Guatemalan…
Genre: Latin
J Balvin
J Balvin and Maluma, the most nominated for the Youth Awards
The Colombian musicians J Balvin and Maluma are, with seven nominations each, the maximum favorites to triumph in the gala of the Premios Juventud,…
Genre: Latin
Drake
Drake announces the date of his new album
Canadian rapper Drake is living a really sweet decade. Since 2010 it has made four albums. Thank Me Later (2010) Take Care (2011) nothing was the…
Genre: Latin
Michael Grimm
Rock-Blues-Pop Review: Michael Grimm-Grimm
Out of the gate Michael Grimm is one of the most impressive emerging artist I have heard in quite some time. He won the America’s Got Talent…
Genre: Rock
Fonseca
“I want people to see that Colombia is a diversity of rhythms, lyrics and sounds”
The Bogota singer will present the new edition of his fifth album + Conexión in three concerts in Spain and one in France, places in which he…
Genre: Latin
The Beatles
Full Circle: The Beatles & Hip Hop (It's A Black-White Thang)
How do you measure the greatness of an artist? Is it through record sales or awards and accolades? Is it through the number of times a musician&…
Genre: Hip Hop
Versed
Versed prepares videocase in Caracas
The Venezuelan group Versed present at a concert scheduled for next November 11 the video for their latest promotional item entitled Prisma. The…
Genre: Latin
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Rachmaninoff's Dazzling Piano Concerto No. 3
Now, this is what I call decent piano and orchestra music! I am so into the top level of skill and proximity of value of this piece that I want to…
Genre: Classical
Miss Bolivia
Miss Bolivia has El Paso
Paz Ferreyra, better known as Miss Bolivia, has one of the songs that will be included in his upcoming album Pantera. Thus, fans of the singer,…
Genre: Latin
Sturgill Simpson
Sturgill Simpson ‘A Sailor’s Guide To Earth’ – Album Review
Sturgill Simpson hasn’t shown us what he’s about yet. His debut ‘High Top Mountain’ introduced him as a…
Genre: Country
Crackdust
Crackdust, Helping Botswana Get its Death Metal Fix.
As you may get the gist, Metal and it's forms of music are all over the world. One such African metal band is called Crackdust. The band plays…
Genre: Metal
Tommy James & The Shondells
T.O.N.E-z and Tommy James Draggin the Line 2020 Version Song Remake on Spotify Now
  Tommy James enlists the help of T.O.N.E-z and Stevie Van Zandt to compose the perfect remake of his 1971 top five chart topper Draggin&…
Genre: Hip Hop
Tulipomania
Tulipomania Blooms In Full on Latest 3-Track Single
Philadelphia-based Tulipomania is releasing their new three-track maxi-single, along with new videos for '' and '' (Seahawks Remix)…
Genre: Rock
Chester Bennington
A tribute to Chester Bennington of Linkin Park
Being a fan of Linkin Park from the very beginning, Chester Bennington surely made a major impact on me with his punk grundge look and stealth vocals.…
Genre: Rock
Metallica
Metallica's Wordwired Tour has 3 dates in Spain.
The American metal band Metallica thrash today announced the European dates of his Wordwired Tour, which will pass through Spain in February 2018…
Genre: Latin
Guns N' Roses
Five great concerts will fill spring in Chile with rock
Not only are five major rock concerts, but the star in several major bands of the genre worldwide. During the second half of the year, it will be…
Genre: Latin
DJ Quik
A Mid-Year Review of the Best Rap Albums of 2017
The month of June 2017 has come and gone and we’re now officially in the second half of the year. The year thus far has been a good one for hip hop…
Genre: Hip Hop
Pablo Milanés
The return of Pablo Milanes
The Cuban singer and songwriter Pablo Milanes is next to introduce two new musical productions in which he offered a tour of some of the most…
Genre: Latin
Shakira
Shakira offers a surprise concert in Miami
The Colombian singer Shakira offered a free mini-concert tonight to the late nightmates who waited for her in a bar in Wynwood, Miami, USA, where she…
Genre: Latin
Liam Gallagher
Liam Gallagher reveals his first solo single
Oasis's former frontman, Liam Gallagher , after a long time of standing out in public life extrapolating his conflict with his brother Noel…
Genre: Latin
Honeypot
Honeypot Takes Us Over The Line
“Over The Line” is Indie prog-rock musician Honeypot’s newest single released just in time at the height of the 2020 Presidential Election. With the…
Genre: Rock
The Game
The Game Shows Maturity On The 'Documentary 2.5'
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a review on Game’s Documentary 2 album, and an above average project I was left with the feeling that the…
Genre: Hip Hop
EL BOY C
The Boy C premieres the summer theme
The Boy C is ahead of the summer and brings us a warm single that has already involved many. It is Como Lo Menea, theme with which promises a high…
Genre: Latin
Juan Gabriel
Juan Gabriel shares a microphone again: Los Dúo 2
Marc Anthony, J Balvin, Franco de Vita, Paty Cantu, Wisin are some of the artists who will share the microphone with Mexican singer Juan Gabriel,…
Genre: Latin
Wicca Phase Springs Eternal
Life after Eternal
We often hear stories of artists slipping down the slippery slopes of addictions or other hardship after their brush with fame, but…
Genre: Pop
Nicky Scarola
Rock from nostalgia: Nicky Scarola
There are musicians who are like a shadow, without this being in any way offensive. They are musicians who are behind the sounding of those in the of…
Genre: Latin
Spotify Landmark
Streaming versus live music
Now, with the information that the US recording industry gets more than 70% of its revenues from digital platforms and downloads looming on the one…
Genre: Latin
Elvin Jones
A Different Drummer
The best thing in this digital era is that you can search Youtube for almost anything. I search for documentaries most of my time, and I’m…
Genre: Jazz
Nine Inch Nails
NIN will release a new EP
After 3 years without publishing a new musical project, the American band Nine Inch Nails announced that December 23 will a new EP. The promise had…
Genre: Latin
William Grant Still
William Grant Still—A Fascinating Composer And Arranger
  One composer that has a fascinating story and history that isn’t too often commented on or written about is William Grant Still.…
Genre: Classical
Luis Miguel
Health problems affect Luis Miguel
Fans renowned Mexican singer Luis Miguel, not had a great night last Wednesday, November 18. After 15 minutes have gone up on stage at the National…
Genre: Latin
Eric Selby
Catching Up With Eric Selby
Washington D.C. is lucky to have Eric Selby, the lauded Blues Hall of Fame Inductee. His up-and-coming release Do, Baby. will be…
Genre: Other
John Buckley
Soundtrack Composer—John Buckley’s Highly Glamorous Jason Borne Soundtrack
There seem to be two John Buckleys. One is the classical composer and the other is a soundtrack composer, known for his work in scoring the Jason…
Genre: Soundtrack
Sam Riggs
Sam Riggs and The Night People ‘Outrun The Sun’ - Album Review
Texas music. That impossibly large and infinitely popular subgenre of country, rock, roots and all things southern; bloggers such as Rita Ballou at…
Genre: Country
Jan Daley
New Smooth Jazz Music by Jan Daley this Spring
Jan Daley is going to be releasing a brand new smooth jazz album “The Way of a Woman” this March 31! The album will complete her…
Genre: Jazz
Gerry Weil
The life of Gerry Weil according to Cristina Raffalli
The news is just out the book Nodding Gerry Weil by journalist Cristina Raffalli, and will be christened on July 31 in Caracas. Gerry came from…
Genre: Latin
Luther Vandross
It's never too much of that Velvet Voice
When Luther Vandross was singing on a record, the song would automatically be granted a lot of soul. He was one the greatest, who's not only sold…
Genre: R&B
René Watz
The Best
René Watz produced the absolute best sleep album I've ever tried. But beyond sleep, I've also used it to reduce unwanted background…
Genre: Other
Queen
The Show must go on, but…
I have a confession to make: I am probably even less a fan of the latest Adam Lambert-Brian May-Roger Taylor new Queen’s adaptation than…
Genre: Rock
Eagles Of Death Metal
Eagles of Death Metal Banned from Festivals in Paris.
Given the statements of Jesse Hughes leader of the Eagles of Death Metal in different media after the terrorist attacks in Paris, France on November…
Genre: Latin
Daniel Wylie
Daniel Wylie & The Cosmic Rough Riders - The Scottish California dream(ing) continues
There seems to be an ongoing California dream and love of harmony infused pop rock among Scottish musicians. Maybe it has to do something with the…
Genre: Indie
Shakira
new ballad
The singer barranquillera shakira released a day ago a new preview of her next album that will be officially presented next week on the main digital…
Genre: Latin
Hardwell
Hardwell with Jay Sean in Thinking About You
The DJ and producer Hardwell highlighted presented its latest production, entitled Thinking About You. Such simple with the collaboration of the…
Genre: Latin
God
G O D (Regarding a Message from God)El Rigna.
(This artist is not affiliated with the Hip-Hop artist God nor Lamb of God. But, is worthy of a listen like the previosuly mentioned.) So, on October…
Genre: Metal
Caibo
What will be El Regalito that Caibo brings?
It is one of the most beloved groups in Venezuela and have a great international projection, it is Caibo. As we all know, and we are approaching the…
Genre: Latin
Britney Spears
The princess of pop presents her new Single
Britney certainly has returned to the arena and this time it is betting everything on and presents his new single Make Me ..... All his fans were…
Genre: Latin
The Chainsmokers
The Chainsmokers and Coldplay released a joint song
The DJ The Chainsmokers the British band Coldplay came together in a new song that is something like a combination of Closer and Hymn for the weekend…
Genre: Latin
Grateful Dead
WAVE THAT FLAG
The Grateful Dead celebrated the 4th of July in style last night as they continued the Fare Thee Well 50th tour with a stunning performance in Chicago…
Genre: Rock
Eddy Herrera
Eddy Herrera and Omar Enrique wish Good luck to you
A Omar Enrique and gather between Eddy Herrera resulted in a song that sounds in all radios and is projected as a Merengazo. The song Do well was…
Genre: Latin
That 1 Guy
ONE-MAN BANDS Vol.2: That 1 Guy
If you’ve visited festivals like Wakarusa, Electric Forest or Big Day Out lately, then you’ve probably seen that one guy, with…
Genre: Other
The Radiants
Radian
Murmurous noisy worms are crawling on your white floor. These are synth worms. Croaking frog is kissing its worm lovers. This frog is bass. It&…
Genre: Electronic
The Bronzed Chorus
The Bronzed Chorus Shimmers with New Album Release
  The Bronzed Chorus is an alternative,instrumental rock duo, consisting of Hunter Allen (Percussion, Keys)and Adam Joyce(Guitar)These two…
Genre: Alternative
Synthetic Epiphany
Devil’s Picnic
What a perfect time for a picnic, right? Picnics are always great and appropriate if you know what to do. Picnics can be freaky, horrific, exciting…
Genre: Electronic
The Claypool Lennon Delirium
Coming Soon! - The Claypool Lennon Delirium
The news about Sean Lennon and Les Claypool forming a band together is something that made me really happy, being a big admirer of both the musicians…
Genre: Rock
Daddy Yankee
Happy Birthday Daddy Yankee
The Puerto Rican singer, Ramon Luis Ayala Rodriguez, better known as Daddy Yankee's birthday. And the reguetonero published a photograph in…
Genre: Latin
Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age reveal 'Villians' release date
Queens of the Stone Age in one week gave many cheers to its fans announcing the release of the band's seventh license plate that they have…
Genre: Latin
Yendri
Yendri
I want some cold and sexy music. I turn on the “Yendri” project and I feel just right. So, I suggest you trying Yendri with me, in…
Genre: Electronic
Guns N' Roses
Colombia in the Latin American tour of Guns N' Roses.
The legendary American rock band Guns N 'Roses perform a concert in the Colombian city of Medellin on November 23, confirmed today…
Genre: Latin
Jerrod Niemann
Jerrod Niemann ‘Blue Bandana’ – Single Review
Jerrod Niemann has a lot of work to do. He successfully managed to alienate a great deal of fans, casual fans and even radio during his ‘High Noon’…
Genre: Country
Black Zone Myth Chant
Black Zone Myth Chant
Ok. Turn off the lights, find your candles, light them, sit back, drink something and turn this music on. Make it louder, yeah. What do you feel?…
Genre: Electronic
The Kills
The Kills
This air is a smoke, it’s black and heavy. It makes you go and get drunk and mad. Isolation, frustration and a lot of dark thoughts. Dark…
Genre: Indie
Rob Richings
Rob Richings ‘Half Way Up’ - EP Review
Rob Richings has had to work hard to get this EP out, but not in the conventional sense. In 2009 he was diagnosed with a rare and severe form of…
Genre: Country
Placebo
Placebo
Don’t forget to be the way you are You are my Special K, my personal kind of drug and addiction. You are my pills and powders travelling in…
Genre: Rock
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