MAD PROPS – 11/11/18

We’ve got one exclusive “BEFORE THEY ARE RELEASED” review up and a plenty other goodies for you in this latest edition of Mad Props!   SINGLES   Oya Paya – Where Is The Line? U.K./Singapore/France/Iran- Indie/Alternative Rock Release Date: November 9, 2018 Just what the doctor ordered – a hooky, piece of rockness, with unabashed, spewing vocals that can still hold a note. It’s a recipe for success, really. This 3-piece alt/indie rock band is proof that you can persevere and rise above circumstances that would otherwise make other artists or bands quit or find new members. A year or … Continue reading MAD PROPS – 11/11/18

Mad Props – 09.19.2018

We are serving up yet another batch of music reviews for you by international musicians and artists that are TOTALLY worth your time. We hope you find something you like below! If you do, shoot us a comment below the article telling us your favorite pick from this list and why!   SINGLES   Dead Naked Hippies – Rare U.K. – Grunge/Alternative Rock Release Date: August 29, 2018 We already knew that the Hippies had depth to them thanks to their previous single Guillotine, but it appears that they are far from finished with their holy crusade of empowering others … Continue reading Mad Props – 09.19.2018

ON FIRE: MVs

From time-to-time, we like to share with you some of the hot-off-the-presses vids that have dropped by amazing and fresh global artists… ENJOY!   Eliza Shaddad – This is My Cue U.K. – Indie   Alpines – Out of View U.K. – Alternative Dance   Dustin Tebbutt – Satellite Australia – Neo-Folk   Subsonica – Bottiglie rotte (Broken Bottles) Italy – Electronic Rock   Babes Wodumo – Ka Dazz South Africa – Gqom   INNA – No Help Romania – Pop   Dilly Dally – Doom Canada – Alternative Rock   Lemaitre – Big Norway – Electronic   Body Type … Continue reading ON FIRE: MVs

Easy Easy

Out With Old And In With The “Easy” Guatemala | RnB Alt Rock Night and day. I mean… NIGHT AND FREAKING DAY. It’s not often that you stumble upon a band or artist that has changed their sound so drastically that they are practically unrecognizable. Yet, that is Easy Easy’s story. INTRO/HISTORY/BACKGROUND FACTS: Formed in 2012 Began making music under the name Cóctel Have released 2 albums so far under the name Easy Easy Contain a unique sound that is not easy to define or label Songs are sung in Spanish and English     Hailing from the city of … Continue reading Easy Easy

Meh or Yeh Music Reviews – February 20

Singles, singles, SINGLES! And no, we’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day aftermath, we’re talking about some of the latest singles released by global artists. it’s so hard to pick songs and albums to write about because every week a TON of new music is released, in case you didn’t know that. And really, that’s a great problem for us to have, because that always keeps our ears fresh with tunes and we couldn’t be more grateful for that so-called “problem”. So, here we go again with our latest music reviews, but we’re only focusing on singles this time around. … Continue reading Meh or Yeh Music Reviews – February 20

THIS JUST IN: Music News 02.04.18

THE YEAR OF GIRL POWER IS HERE! U.K. | Pop According to NME, the rumors are true – the Spice Girls are back! Having been offered a reported £10 million each for TV specials, promos, a greatest hits album and the like, it turned out that it was something the girls – EVEN POSH HERSELF – is gung-ho for! Their former manager Simon Fuller was even spotted at Victoria’s mansion for the spice reunion which is an even greater sign of what sort of things are in store and assures us that the quality of such should be nothing short … Continue reading THIS JUST IN: Music News 02.04.18

New Music Videos – 10.22.17

October has been chock-full of new music vids from artists around the globe, so I picked a few of my favorites to share with you. And best of all? All continents are represented!   Pop from Saudi Arabia Rotana – Over You Pop from Lithuania GJan – Together Rock from Germany Tokio Hotel – Boy Don’t Cry Indie from Canada Emily Haines and the Soft Skeleton – Electronic from Australia What So Not ft. LPX – Better Indie from France Pi Ja Ma – By The River Pop from France HollySiz – Fox Experimental from Norway MaVe – Bombs Pop … Continue reading New Music Videos – 10.22.17

THIS JUST IN: Music News on Benny Andersson, Wolf Alice,

The latest music news from around the globe is here again!   Benny Andersson Releases New Album After 10 Years SWEDEN | CLASSICAL In my humble opinion, it does not get any better, any classier and any more skillful than the masterful pianist Benny Andersson. One quarter of the supergroup ABBA, Benny Andersson is continuing to make amazing music at the age of 70, not lacking one bit in regards to his talent. Even more incredible than the his longevity in music is his recent entrance into the U.K. Top 20, with this album sitting at the 12th spot just … Continue reading THIS JUST IN: Music News on Benny Andersson, Wolf Alice,

All in the Family Pt. 1

What exactly does it take to make a band magical? What makes music stand out above the rest as something unconventional? From the 1940’s greats The Andrews Sisters to the 1970’s legends The Jackson 5, the family unit has always found it’s way within music in some way, shape or form. What could truly tie a band together more deeply than literally being family? Who knows. All I do know is that it comes together to create some awfully powerful and creative byproducts. Below are some of the most well known artists and bands from around the world that are … Continue reading All in the Family Pt. 1

Courtney Barnett

 AUSTRALIA | INDIE ROCK/ PSYCHEDELIC How to Boil an Egg – what a peculiar title and what a peculiar girl. Known for her deadpan style of singing, all melancholy-like, Courtney Barnett has been featured everywhere from Rolling Stone Mag, to playing on Ellen, Conan, and even SNL! She has played some of the biggest music festivals around like Coachella and SXSW and was even nominated for a Grammy back in 2015, upon release of her first LP Sometimes I Sit and Think and Sometimes I Just Sit! This Aussie is a skillful storyteller above all else when it comes to … Continue reading Courtney Barnett