Remembering Independence Tomorrow is the 4th of July, and on a decidedly non-musical note, I’d like to remind everyone that as we celebrate our Independence Day in the US, that we should remember all of those who continue to fight and die for our independence every day in the US Military. It’s not a profession that I would choose for myself-besides I’m too old and grumpy-but it is a very honorable profession and if you are reading this and are from any branch of the military, thank you for your service. Music blog successes As the number of posts draws closer to the 100…
Read MoreNew Hampshire indie rockers, Old Abram Brown, have a way of integrating the past into seams of their musical prose. Enter Novelty from their second full-length, Restless Ghosts. Old Abram Brown marches forward deliberately here. The lyric guitar, and piano push the down-beat in each measure. Note how the guitar is used more for rhythm than the drum, which adds only texture to the mix, until the bridge and remaining verses where the drums become the driving force. The drums at this…
Read MoreIn pop music, the melody and how it is executed by the band or artist seems to me to be one of the most important things. Can you remember it? Does it echo in your head in a way that makes you want to sing it or hear it again? Both are true when you are listening to tunes by the pop foursome, Xylos. A great example is 2010’s Not Enough, which has sweeping vocal harmonies throughout. Xylos are not much for releasing information about…
Read MoreNote: Video no longer available. Jazz-infused R&B Funk can’t be all bad, and The Aquaducks prove that it ain’t bad at all! Check out Fuel the Funk, and start jamming! The killer sax leads in as if you are in for a mellow jazz number, and then everything just kicks. Great fun and great music! You can obtain Fuel the Funk from any one of four sites for free (try bandcamp for starters), hopefully, the band will work up some more tunes in this vein and release a full length in the near future. Want more information? The band has no cohesive…
Read MoreDreamer is not a new track from a band that hasn’t released much new in a while, Admiral Twin. Admiral Twin spins its brand of pop in a style that is delightfully singable. The melody is king for this band, and they have a way of making sure that they leave a mark on you once you’ve heard their music. Dreamer is from the band’s 2003 long-player, Creatures of Bread & Wine. You can discover or re-discover Admiral Twin by visiting their website….
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