Old Man Canyon is the work of one man, Vancouver’s Jett Pace. Phantoms & Friends is from the April 2013 five-song EP by the same name. The song is a builder, striking out with the chord progression that establishes the plodding melody which runs throughout the song, adding light percussion, and Jett’s eerie echoed vocal and then building on those elements. The end result is musically pleasing, and Jett’s vocals fit nicely within the melodic framework. Now for a complaint or two….
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 MoreJust the right touch of pop and folk is Said the Whale and We Are 1980. The halting rhythm feels so right, and so retro. When the full band chimes in on the chorus “We are 1980” the sound is full and fun. You can find more information on Said the Whale including CD, Vinyl and Digital Download purchase options, by visiting their web site. They’ve also a MySpace page, so check them out and feel the retro love! (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Read More