Madelin – Girl I Never Was

Brooklyn-based indie chanteuse Madelin exudes intrepid pop realness. Her newest single/video, “Girl I Never Was,” continues this tradition, boasting a taut narrative on total self-acceptance in the face of an inherently chauvinistic society. The track was conceived after Madelin discovered her bi-sexuality and illustrates this awakening without coming off as heavy handed. In fact, for such …

Shreya Preeti – Wannabe

Minnesota-native Shreya Preeti shares with you the video for her new track, “Wannabe.” The song holds honest emotions about existing in a time where the present is fleeting and holding someone’s attention is more difficult than ever. “Wannabe” cuts right to the point, as can be heard in the hitting last line of the chorus: “I don’t …

Be the ones to discover: Welshman TJ Roberts Premieres Double A Side Single entitled ‘The Party’ / ‘Midnight Stores’

‘Midnight Stores’ yw sŵn trip acid Lynchiaidd yng nghanol siop gornel. Dyma gymysgedd anhygoel o organ junk-shop, arswyd a dynwaredwr Roky Erickson gwael. Mae ‘The Party’ yn hip ond sgwâr, mae’n tynnu’r gwrandawr drwy brofiadau breintiedig partis tŷ stiwdants prifysgol. Wedi’u dylanwadu gan steil ymlaciol ysgol gelf Roxy Music, Steely Dan a Mac Demarco, mae …

When Iraq Intrigue Was Half-Sibling to Rock’n Roll Greatness, by Mark Erickson

This post combines two subjects that I have previously written about:  the illegal, illogical and infamous 2003 invasion of Iraq and rock and roll.  In late September 2019, Jacques Chirac and Joseph Wilson died one day apart.  The former French president led international opposition to the “War on Terror.”  He argued that toppling Saddam Hussein …

Valencia James – Need

New York born and Sydney-bred dark pop artist Valencia James makes music for all those in need of blood, land, power, chocolate, water, coffee and cash. With a catalogue of songs inspired by real life events, Valencia is on a mission to give listeners something real, organic, whetstone-sharpened, and true. Delving into the uncontrollably passionate …

75 Albums in 75 Days – Roky Erickson and the Aliens: ROKY ERICKSON AND THE ALIENS (aka THE RUNES, FIVE SYMBOLS), UNTITLED], by Tom Kipp

Having completed my “50 Albums in 50 Days” expansion of Mr. Chris Estey’s August 24th directive “to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on you”, I’ve decided to add a THIRD [slash] final batch of 25, in order to fill some remaining “gaps”—at least as I perceive such …

Endless Roar – “RUSH HUSH”

Endless Roar is an electro-acoustic free-improvisation group who use audio-reactive technology to drive visuals through layered video projections. Saxophones, drums, double-bass and electronic effects oscillate between dense rhythmic energy and free-floating spaciousness. Video projection on multiple surfaces react to the music, and are specially created for each program and performance space. They have been an …

Guiding Light – The Future

This cover of Leonard Cohen’s song, “The Future” has been “Updated nicely,” says East Portland Blog stalwartRon Swanson, who then throws shade on all cover tunes ever by suggesting that the tune is only “for those who think perfection can always be improved upon.” Ron ends his critique on a positive note, saying, “I think …

MEILIR – “IT BEGINS”

 Meilir Tomos is one of contemporary music’s most audacious new artists, melding expert songcraft with a fearless lyrical approach and wildly eclectic sonic sensibility. Born and raised in Flintshire, North Wales, he first made waves in his youth as a classically trained pianist and vocalist. Despite his early success, Meilir grew frustrated with the classical world’s …

Dead Method – Blonde

DEAD METHOD returns with his new single BLONDE. An exploration of body dysmorphia in the digital age and how social media influencers can negatively affect our mindset by offering up seemingly perfect bodies and lives for the consumption of a hungry audience around the world 24/7. Set against a backdrop of aggressive synths, this wild …

Max Richter – Miss Sloane Solo

From the Max Richter Wikipedia page: Max Richter “is a German-born British composer who has been an influential voice in post-minimalist composition and in the meeting of contemporary classical and alternative popular musical styles since the early 2000s.” “Richter also composes music for stage, opera, ballet and screen. He has also collaborated with other musicians, …