If you are old enough to remember the rhythm and blues and soul of the 1970’s, then you will immediately think you’ve been transformed back to that era when you listen to Get Ready from Lady, a duo comprised of Nicole Wray and Terri Walker. The two voices meld well together, creating a soul synergy worthy of the historical greats. That said, Lady borrows as much from today as the past, creating an updated pop soul sound that is all their own. If the two…
Read MoreEvil Eyes makes pop music with an eye (or ear) towards a full, almost orchestral sound. This sort of sound is reminiscent of 80’s era Bats, the influential New Zealand rockers, who have made consistently great music for nearly 30 years. Here on Playing With Matches from their May 2012 two song single, Over My Shoulder, that Bats reference is almost eerie. Let’s be clear, however; Evil Eyes have their own creative touches. The spoken word, nearly minimalist, bridge for Matches is…
Read MoreWynter Gordon is like no one you have ever heard before. Her music is captivating and seems to soar above you while you listen. Stimela is from Wynter’s first EP, Human Condition: Doleo, released July 2012. In January 2013, she released Human Condition Part 2: Sanguine, which seems to be an effort to complete the thoughts started with Part 1. It is almost impossible to categorize Wynter’s music, but it contains elements of pop, electronic, hip-hop, soul and world. It is none the…
Read MoreUpdate: The original video content is gone. Here is an audio-only version that still exists on YouTube.com: Gillian Nicola and The Radio Interference create edgy indie, folk, country, blues tunes that are almost sure to have you moving your feet in no time. Just Another River Tune is an example of just the sort grand interplay that Gillian and the band have with each other. Not only are the instruments well played and tight, but the lead vocal, provided by…
Read MoreThe byline of this blog is “Music that isn’t the same old thing…mostly” and for the most part, that is true. Sure there’s plenty of pop, folk, alt-country, funk, blues, and most genre’s in the middle, but the harder edged tunes are largely missing. Enter Marla Mase whose music most definitely fits the byline to the letter and also comes with a harder edge. Speak, the long-player from which Scream (above) comes, is meant to be heard in it’s entirety from…
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