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

Meh or Yeh Album Reviews

  Winter Grit – EP Ane Bjerkan Norway | Folk/Ambient This EP is not due out until February 9, but I had the awesome opportunity to preview it before it drops. With a similar vocal quality to that of Bjork’s at times, Ane Bjerkan is unmistakably her own conceptual artist with a niche for haunting, solemn tunes. Though the other two tracks on this 3 track EP are decent compositions, I am still stuck listening to track one on repeat. Slowly Collapsing Star evokes so much emotion that it is quite difficult to put into words. I had read a … Continue reading Meh or Yeh Album Reviews

OPINION – Where Is The Love?

  This is the first installment of our OPINION Column, a column of just that – OPINION. Nothing here is stated as fact, but rather based off of observations and deep, personal ponderings. Here goes nothin’! WHERE IS THE LOVE? Love is, hands down, one of the most written about subjects in songs past and present because, well, there’s nothing quite like it! Nothing like the first time you held hands, first time you went on a date, danced together, spent the night together, etc, etc. But – WHAT IS LOVE? And why does it concentrate the music industry so … Continue reading OPINION – Where Is The Love?

Josephine Alexandra

A MODERN DAY HERMIONE… ON GUITAR INDONESIA| INSTRUMENTAL/CLASSICAL/POP Indonesia is the 4th most populated country in the world, and the 14th largest in regards to land size [1] and just like every other country in the world, they have some amazing musicians and artists, whether you’ve heard of them or not. Chances are, if you’re not one of her 137,000+ followers on YouTube, you may have never heard of this insanely talented guitar player before. Josephine Alexandra (also known as JP Alexandra) is the youngest artist we have featured on Sferikul thus far, being only 16 years old. She hails … Continue reading Josephine Alexandra

VERSUS – Battle of the Chloe’s

  These next five individuals have 3 things in common – Their name, their vocation and the country they have ties to. All are named Chloe All are singers All have ties to Britain   Chloe #1 Chlöe Howl Howl is more than just an adorable pair of dimples – HER PIPES, THOUGH. With a rich and unmistakable soul-filled voice that moves up and down notes with ease, it’s no wonder this ginger beauty had a very successful debut back in 2013.   Chloe #2 Chloe Foy Her music could best be summed up as absorbing breathtaking beauty while on … Continue reading VERSUS – Battle of the Chloe’s

SPOTLIGHT: Vietnam

Vietnam is a country known for it’s beautiful landscape and beautiful people, and it just so happens to have some pretty spectacular musical acts as well. Their strong suit is without a doubt pop music (V-Pop), holding their own against the powerhouse that is K-Pop, but they also offer some killer hip-hop acts, too. Their rock scene and other genres may be lacking at the moment, but what lacks in that area is easily made up for in the pop music realm. Take a look at who we consider to be Vietnam’s current pioneers in music for their next generation … Continue reading SPOTLIGHT: Vietnam

THIS JUST IN: Music News ft. Lena Katina & Serj Tankian!

Some global music news from around the globe for the week of December 3rd… Enjoy!   Former t.A.T.u. Member  Releases New Single Russia | Pop Lena Katina, one half of the famous Russian electro-pop group t.A.T.u., dropped a new single titled Silent Hills on November 22nd that almost blew past our radar. But have no fear – we gave it a listen for you and well, WE REALLY DIG IT. The past material released by Lena was decent, but this latest effort of her’s is pretty spectacular. Subtle at first, the instrumental-driven chorus  of Silent Hills drives the song and … Continue reading THIS JUST IN: Music News ft. Lena Katina & Serj Tankian!

Double The Fun… WELCOME TO TWINDOM

  One of my favorite bands just so happens to be Tegan and Sara, one of the most famous sets of twins in the music industry to date. But, the nobility of Twindom does not end there. Behold, I present to you some more incredible twins out there, makin’ it happen in music!   NERVO | AUSTRALIA | HOUSE Australian and adorable, these fun-loving ladies are some of the most renown women DJ’s in the world. A simple look at their Insta shows the life Miriam (Mim) and Olivia (Liv) Nervo live, from airport to airport, electronic festival to electronic … Continue reading Double The Fun… WELCOME TO TWINDOM

THIS JUST IN: Music News 11.13.17

Here is your weekly dose of music news from my desk to your’s! F(x)’s Amber Liu Featured in SUPERFRUIT Music Video South Korea/U.S.A. | Pop A welcome gift was given to K-Pop and U.S. pop fans alike in the form of the fantastical new song and music video by the group SUPERFRUIT. If you’ve never heard of them, you would most likely recognize them at least. They make up half of Pentatonix – Mitch Grassi and Scott Hoying and make super bubbly and fun pop music. Their latest adventure via song includes the delightful K-Pop singer and rapper Amber Liu, … Continue reading THIS JUST IN: Music News 11.13.17

Extinct vol. 4 – ALEX PARKS

Alex Parks England | Pop, Folk RIP 2003-2006 Why you need to know her… Signature voice Amazing covers of legendary songs Cool look Signed to major label, only to literally VANISH a few years later May I present to you, a chick with one of the coolest voices around who, for reasons unknown, literally vanished from the music industry almost instantly. Intrigued yet? You should be. Back in 2003, BBC was running a singing talent/reality show called Fame Academy, before X Factor had come into existence. The only thing to spark the creation of the show really being American Idol … Continue reading Extinct vol. 4 – ALEX PARKS