Still Right Here is the title track to singer-songwriter Melissa Ferrick’s 2011 release by the same name. Melissa’s voice isn’t exactly sweet, but it isn’t harsh either, and it demands attention. Musically, Still Right Here is energetic and rhythmic. It’s the kind of song that you want to put on to do some work to because you can draw adrenaline from it without even trying. According to Melissa’s web site, she is keeping a hectic performing schedule up and down the Eastern seaboard and…
Read MoreZulu Winter played only their second gig in the US at this years SXSW in Austin, Texas. I can only imagine that it was a great set. On We Should Be Swimming, Zulu shows that they are accomplished, polished and fun to listen to. They’ve got great pop chops, a driving but not over powering beat and just the right amount of lyrical mystery. You can check out Zulu Winter on their web site, which has links to their Sound Cloud, Facebook,…
Read MoreEvery year needs a summertime anthem-a feel good, party song with little bit of a fun-loving, fun-poking lyric. Enter New Jersey’s Mike Rocket and the Stars and the sing-along song, Cool Cool Summertime. The band is a feature on the 2012 South By Southwest (SXSW) entertainment schedule. You can find more music, links, and information on Mike Rocket and the Stars by visiting their website. Check them out! (Source: http://mikerocket.com/ )
Read MoreDelightfully retro, in a 60’s Andrew’s Sisters way, is The Bandana Splits. If there’s any doubt about this, there won’t be after a listen to Sometimes from the band’s 2011 release Mr. Sam Presents The Bandana Splits. If you can picture an old juke box, that took coins to operate and hoop skirts, then you can picture the music of The Bandana Splits. The band does not have a web site that I can find, but they do have several of the most…
Read MoreJangling pop finds a formidable voice in Good Old War. Calling Me Names from the bands 2012 release Come Back as Rain highlights the simple and fun melodies, and the great vocal harmonies of the band. If you find your toe tapping, or yourself singing along, it’s not an accident. These songs were made to keep your head in the musical game. Check out the band’s web site for a complete listen to Come Back as Rain. If the web site…
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