Note: The original video is no longer available. There is this one though: Born in Iceland and transplanted to Spain, with extended as well as brief visits to his birthplace, Mani Orrason was influenced by the music he heard from The Beatles, Neil Young, and Bruce Springsteen to name a few. That said, Mani’s musical style is no amalgam of those influences, but rather folksy pop goodness that showcases his own talent. Only last year, Mani released his first full-length, Repeating Patterns, on…
Read MoreEdinburgh Scotland’s Leo Bargery has an alter-ego for music called Mt. Doubt and there is no doubt whatsoever that it is well worth your time listening. This music falls into the vein of dark pop, but there is no denying the beauty of the music or the mastery of the instruments. Bargery’s vocals practically demand that you listen to the lyric lines; often mournful, plaintive stories in a folkish vein. Mt. Doubt released the first long-player, My Past Is A Quiet Beast…
Read MoreCarol Keogh is a musician, singer, songwriter and visual artist from Ireland. Her latest 3-song EP is entitled My Father The Jeweler, which is a tribute to her late father, Brendan Keogh who passed away in 2014. The cover art is also by Carol Keogh, a piece entitled Whale Tail. Carol has remained in the musical shadows in spite of her tremendous voice. She has lent her talents to a number of Irish bands over the years that also have been…
Read MoreRemember Cry Monster Cry from over a year ago and Vodka’s review of The Fallen? Well if not, check that link first and then listen to the latest single from the band (January 2015), Postcards! The duo is sounding more mature in their music making without taking away from the simple beauty of their songs. Postcards reveals richer textures with the same vocal acuity that made The Fallen and the subsequent EP that followed, so wonderful. The only downside to the group is…
Read MoreBoston’s Mike Cavanaugh has a way with a pop tune and a twist of a phrase. Take John Lennon Or Kurt Cobain from Mike’s latest long-player, Pretend (September 2014), for instance. It’s a fun romp through what a musician might aspire to be. Throughout Pretend, Mike explores folk nuanced pop music. There are plenty of stories here with the usual subjects (love, loss, life), all told well. If you are at all interested in Mike’s music, then you should definitely…
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