House of Fools’ brand of power pop-rock is pleasant and, here on Time from their 2011 full-length Versus the Beast, oddly reminiscent in some minor ways of 70’s era Pink Floyd. Whatever the influence, the North Carolina based band has plenty of rock and roll chops and delightfully harmonious vocals. There’s plenty of power here, too, from the lead guitar and bass to the frenetic beats of the drum. You can find more information on House of Fools by visiting them on their web…
Read MoreWhat happens when you combine, Enya, Pink Floyd, Queensrÿche, add some jazz, Celtic and Cuban flavoring, blend neatly and dispense? You end up with the Cuban band Quidam Pilgrim, that’s what! This 2012 video of Aquelarre, from the 2007 released long-player, The Pilgrim Progress, highlights how absolutely perfect all of those influences are together. When you watch this video and listen, it’s hard to imagine that Quidam Pilgrim is a duo, but it most certainly is. The band is co-composer, lyricist and singer, Adela Rivas…
Read MoreUK singer, Jon Allen adds just a dash of gravel to his voice, but it isn’t at all unpleasing, as the tuneful (and funny) Dead Man’s Suit from the June 2009 album by the same name suggests. This up-beat romp on death is, yes, a little dark, but the toe-tapping kind of dark, and the “I can’t believe I’m laughing” kind of dark. Jon Allen’s words don’t get lost in the mix, and that’s always a good thing, and the mix…
Read MoreTo borrow from the bands web site, You need The Fix! This band is absolutely top notch fun, and they sound awesome as well. Here on Modesty, The Fix make sure you know that this song is actually about the antithesis of the latter. The band combines a CAKE like hip-hop and rapid-fire pop-rock to create a feeling of exuberance and excitement in their music. The Swedish four-piece is scheduled to release it’s first long-player in August. You can find more information on The…
Read MoreDeep blues, hard pumping soul, and a band of passionate musicians. That’s the feel you get from Delta Rae and from Bottom Of The River, the first single from the bands debut full-length, Carry The Fire. The full and powerful voice of Brittany Holljes leads the bands raucous vocal delivery, while brothers Ian and Eric share song-writing and performing credits, and friend Elizabeth Hopkins fleshes out the vocals. From the first note, you know this is a band to be…
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