Artists you should know, Australia, Indie, PopLeave a comment

G Flip

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Drumming Up A Dream Australia | Indie Pop This is quite the unconventional Cinderella story if I’ve ever heard of one. Once upon a time, there was a touring drummer who dreamt of more out of music for her life. She locked herself in her bedroom for a full year and away with her creative spirit she went! While she began creating and producing her own music, she recognized the need for a sidekick and companion. In no time, a living, blinking, moving drumkit named JEROMO was born! But that’s not where this story ends… that’s only just the beginning. … Continue reading G Flip

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Extinct vol. 5 – Lyapis Trubetskoy

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Lyapis Trubetskoy Belarus | Punk Rock/Ska RIP 1990-2014 Why you need to know them… From local, underground success to national success Have one of the coolest and most creative music videos ever made Major award winners in Russia and Belarus Blenders of multiple genres Powerful, political and timely lyrics during their existence A VERY extensive music catalogue If you’re a fan of bands like Reel Big Fish or Anti-Flag   HISTORY In 1986, Gorbachev and his crew brought about “Glasnost” – a policy thawing the stranglehold of citizens by the Soviet government. This new policy ushered in the idea of … Continue reading Extinct vol. 5 – Lyapis Trubetskoy

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THIS JUST IN: Music News 07.02

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Here are two of the latest stories making headlines around the global music world… we will get some more stories to you soon!   Famous Saxophonist Celebrates Lengthy Career Cameroon | Jazz According to africanews.com, Cameroonian saxophone legend Manu Dibango celebrated a career spanning 60 years in the economic capital of Côte d’Ivoire, a place he called home in the 70’s. Mixing funk and jazz with traditional Cameroonian music was his specialty and even to this day, he continues to inspire African musicians of the latest generation. His biggest hits include Soul Makossa, Africadelic, and The Panther just to name … Continue reading THIS JUST IN: Music News 07.02

Electronic, Europe, Music News, North America, Rap/Hip-Hop, Reviews, RockLeave a comment

Mad Props 6.27.18

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Here is our latest batch of music reviews – from electronic to rock to rap! Go enjoy and listen to something NEW! SINGLES Dead Naked Hippies Guillotine Released June 20, 2018 U.K.  |  Grunge/Alternative Rock Probably one of my favorite songs from Dead Naked Hippies to date, Guillotine cuts straight through the bullshit and right to the reality of life, emotional baggage and all. It presents to the listener, in the most transparent of ways, the purgatory we face between revenge and just letting go when it comes to hurt and grief caused by others. And if you didn’t think … Continue reading Mad Props 6.27.18

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LATE NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS – 1st Edition

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Late Night performances in the U.S.A. often showcase some amazing global artists or bands you may have never heard of or ones that you’d never have imagined would grace our TV screens over here. From Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers, to Stephen Colbert and James Corden… I’ve picked out some of my favorites and hope you enjoy them just as much as I did.   Christine and the Queens ft. Dâm-Funk: Girlfriend France | Art Pop Not your run of the mill performance because this one is complete with dancing!! All the while singing, of course… quite impressive. Loving the … Continue reading LATE NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS – 1st Edition

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20-Somethings – BritPop

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Pop is in my heart. It’s in my head and on the tip of my tongue as I sing. It’s a massive part of me because it is the type of music that I latched onto the earliest when I was a kid. Why? I’m not sure, but it’s one of my favorite genres even to this day – 20 years later. Maybe it’s the carefree mood it gives me… making me forget my problems by causing me to dance or sing instead. Or maybe it is because I love “pretty” things and well, pop is a “pretty” genre, at … Continue reading 20-Somethings – BritPop

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Mad Props – 06.10.18

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ALBUMS CHICKN WOWSERS! Released May 11, 2018 Greece  |  Psychedelia/Experimental If You Like: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Captain Beefheart, Frank Zappa, The Who, Small Faces, King Crimson Channeling the absurdity of Frank Zappa and combining it with the listenability of today’s Indie Psychedelic movement is Chickn. Their sophomore album is pretty dang solid in it’s 9 song’s worth of content. Upon first listen, I found it quite astounding that more people were not talking about this album or this band… the fact that they were for the most part, going unnoticed despite this glimmering example of old school … Continue reading Mad Props – 06.10.18

Rap/Hip-HopLeave a comment

Genres: More To Rap About

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While pop and rock have evolved over the years, other genres have been evolving and expanding in very distinct ways as well – ESPECIALLY RAP. It was not until recently that I realized how out of touch I had been with the genre. Truthfully, I don’t listen to a ton of it to begin with, but with Sferikul, I listen to practically everything now and it has been eye-opening to say the least. First things first, though… WHAT  THE HECK IS A MICROGENRE and how is it different than a subgenre? According to the Oxford Dictionary, a subgenre is “a … Continue reading Genres: More To Rap About

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OPINION: Politics in Music – Yes or No?

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(ABOVE: NIGERIAN ARTIST FALZ MAKES HIS OWN RENDITION OF CHILDISH GAMBINO’S THIS IS AMERICA TITLED THIS IS NIGERIA) Green Day. Wolf Alice. U2. Lady Gaga. Kanye West. Kid Rock. Silversun Pickups. Tegan and Sara. Garbage. Janelle Monáe. What do all of these artists have in common? They aren’t ones to shy away when it comes to their political beliefs. Which brings me to the subject of POLITICS IN MUSIC – YES OR NO? GOOD OR BAD? Back in the day (when I was in my early 20’s), I would lose my absolute crap over this sort of thing. If I … Continue reading OPINION: Politics in Music – Yes or No?