Play For Keeps – What’s The Point

This is a very sweet up tempo song with a rock roots sound and pop inspired lyrics. I love the harmonies in the chorus of the song. Its really fun and had me tapping my toes along. Vocally I like this read more

Methane – HANG ME HIGH

I really love the intro. It had a nice slow build and I was ready when the guitars kick in. The song has a pretty relentless rhythm to it that’s all kinds of awesome. The vocalist has a higher read more

CRASH MIDNIGHT – 151

This one almost immediately put a smile on my face. There is some thing so 80’s about this song though it’s not like I’m getting a call from that decade telling me they want their read more

Vlad The Inhaler – No Way Out

Ok, so there is nothing like getting your teeth kicked in musically speaking right off the bat. These guys don’t hold back! I’ve heard faster songs but this one is really uptempo and just read more

Calling All Astronauts – Hands Up, Who Wants Metal

Ok, so here we have some Rammstein, The Prodigy, Zombie style awesomeness! I love the industrial feel here and it’s got the is totally awesome guitar riff I just can’t get enough of! This read more

Sabrina Signs – Even if you’re crazy

This is a really sweet up beat tempo song. The vocalist has a really nice innocence to her voice that I think underscores the honesty of the song she is singing. This song doesn’t show off a really read more

Vines Of Venom – The Resurrected

This was definitely different! This may be one of the most sinister sounding songs I’ve heard in a long time. The beat is slow and steady almost relentless, not in speed but in the consistent read more

Handa-McGraw & The Internationals – Juke Joint Medley

My initial thought was it reminds me of the dead, as in Grateful Dead. I gotta tell you the harmonica is really damn good. It’s got an old timey feel with out being dated. This track has a nice read more

Charlie B – Love Never Felt So Good

Why I Like Them: Wow, this guy sounds so much like Michael Jackson it’s unreal. Now taking that out of the equation I have to say this guy is extremely talented. His voice is so smooth and sweet read more

Nou Enle – Romeo

Why I Like Them: No many acoustic acts make my radar. I am really glad this one did. This is truly a mellow treat for the ears. I dig the violin in this track, and how often do you get to say that? read more

Southbound Fearing – Easy Way Out

Love this rhythm! The bass line is pretty damn good. If you read my reviews you know I don’t really mention bassist all that much, but nods to this guy. Love the low strung sound. I can’t read more

Countless Goodbyes – Falling Down

Oh man, if your thing is hardcore in your face metal than have I got the song for you. Heavy, fast, growling and a furious temp will certainly get your blood pumping. There is some really brilliant read more

Proxima Control – Blackest Window

I like the sinister overtones in this track. Not just lyrically but also musically. The vocalist has the ability to do some growly vocals that were pretty damn memorable. I would love to hear more of read more

Smile Empty Soul – False Alarm

Who They Are: Smile Empty Soul formed in 1998, while its original members were attending different high schools in the Santa Clarita area. The band, originally a three-piece group, consisted of vocalist read more

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