I was really excited to review Throw the Fight’s Paper Wings. I had heard really good things about this band and I have to say I wasn’t at all disappointed. The track is fast paced with a driving
Tag: Rock
As Strange As Angels – Curse
OH holy hell, this is my jam yo! I’ll admit it, this song is right up my ally. This is a guitar style, drum line and vocal track that I typically really like. This song is certainly as stand
FELICITY – Tonight
Oh my stars! What a lovely bass line right up front and perfect! Brilliant intro guys. When the song fully kicks in it’s just a bunch of awesome in a track. I really love that guitar riff. You’ll
John Taglieri – Fly
I love the guitar work, it’s not a complicated line but it’s a lot more than just the standard country line. There is some thing about his voice though that at times really makes me think of Jon Bon Jovi. It’s the same rich full tone that Jon has when he sings. I also love the higher notes that this John is able to rock in in an effortless style. The drum line takes a nice backseat to feature the vocals and guitar. Loving the arrangement going on, that totally rock bridge is brilliant in the midst of what most would call a country song. Lyrically this is a really “up” song. I mean if you don’t feel a sense of empowerment after listening to this song, get your feel good looked at.
I enjoyed this song well enough I would certainly listen to his songs for entertainment only purposes. As I mentioned before I see some solid similarities to J.B.J that I would pair this with some Bon Jovi tunes, some Daughtry and 3 Doors Down. I would call it my feel good list and put it on every time I’m feeling down. I would love to get a chance to see John play live.
With his twelfth release, Days Like These, John Taglieri defines why his career is right where he wants it to be. He has sho
wn that musicians can make
Sanguine – Rebel Yell
I’m a huge fan of the original Billy Idol version of this song so I was stoked to do this review. The music is absolutely spot on with just a few modifications to make this their own song. The most important aspects of this song were kept in place like the grungy, fiery guitar work and the thundering drum line. I also liked the idea of having a layered duet vocal line. The male vocalist has the perfect bit of grit to his voice making his vocals a perfect marriage with the song. The female vocalist has a very strong voice which is necessary to keep in line with that guy. This song has a lot of power to it so you have to have balls (vocally) in order to carry it. I thought the dueling vocalist did a good job throughout the song however I did feel like there were times where it felt flat at the top end.
I loved the power and the overall vocal styling of this track. The little things I thought were off weren’t enough to put me off this band. I would love to listen to more of their work because all the players know what they are doing. I would mix up a playlist a bit by putting this with some other 80’s rock hits and then throw in some heavier styles mostly because of the speed and power of the song itself.
Sanguine are a four piece female fronted alt-metal rock band from the UK. Formed by singer Tarin Kerrey in Exeter , this rock band blazed a quick and fiery trail in the Southwestern UK playing powerful live shows that garnered praise from Rock Sound and Metal Hammer, and even attracted the attention of metal legends Joey Jordison (Slipknot) and Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden). Smith would later ask Tarin to guest vocal on his Primal Rock Rebellion project, which was released worldwide in 2012.
2012 was a busy year for the band: They self-released an appropriately self-titled and self-produced record at the start of the year, supported Megadeth in London, played Download Festival, flew out to Ibiza to play Hard Rock Hell, and ended the year in frosty Sweden recording their debut studio album “Black Sheep”. The album was produced and mixed by Swedish genius Daniel Flores, mastered by Mats Lindfors, and includes a collaboration on two tracks courtesy of In Flames guitarist Jesper Stroemblad.
In 2013, the band made some final adjustments to their live set, re-tooled their line up with the incorporation of Ross Andrew on bass, and went back on the road supporting Cancer Bats, The Defiled, and California Rockers OPM. With their debut album in their pocket, Sanguine are taking on the world like a brutal punch to the face…delivered by a girl.
Tarin Kerrey – Vocals
Nick Magee – Guitar/Vocals
Ross Andrew – Bass
Matt Feld – Drums
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Fearless Vampire Killers – Bow Ties On Dead Guys
Dude, I’m really loving this song! I’m seriously crushing on just about every part of this song right now. The vocals are super sweet with a nice clean style and an excellent range. This guy has a hell of a falsetto! His midrange is rich, full and so much fun. The guitars are nice and grungy, with a tinge of dark going on. The drums are nice and in your face with a good upbeat tempo. I love the change ups in this track, keeps every thing nice and interesting.
If I have any complaints at all about the song, it’s that the song is just too damn short! Other than that there is no bad here. I would love to have this song on my server and my phone. I can see putting it on a list with my Fall Out Boy, Panic at the Disco! and Third Place. This rock/pop style music has really been earning a place in my heart for a while now and I gotta say every time I hear another band working it I love it even more. I’m really looking forward to the opportunity to get to know this band better and perhaps see them in concert. I bet that rocks ass!
Who They Are:
To listen to most bands is to be briefly submerged into the scene they’re a part of. That’s not the case with Fearless Vampi
re Killers. No, this
Lovesick Saints – War Story
I love the sound of bagpipes in the morning! As an intro I think it works really well. Don’t believe me well just as Korn, or these guys! So it’s like if punk vocals met up with a hardcore musical composition this would be the result. I like it, it’s really kickie and fun. That guitar line is just blazing fast and never gives an inch. There is a respectable driving rhythm coming from the drummer that keeps a nice pace for the rest of the players. The vocals are tinged with that punkish ‘fuck you’ that all the best punk singers could call forth in an instant. I think maybe it’s the disdain in the singer’s voice that makes this song so much fun to listen to. I didn’t catch the lyrics this time around, but seeing as I plan to listen to it over and over again I think it will be ok.
I really enjoyed the punkish nature of this song. It had just the right rock base in the drum line from making sound like the songs of yore. In other words, it has a fresh sound. I think I would like to pair this up with some of my Offspring stuff and the older punkie Green Day stuff. I can see mixing in some Misfits and even some Suicidal might be a good fit as well. All I know for sure is I want this track!
Who They Are:
Born in 2007 in Chandler Az, Lovesick Saints was a formation of Tom Holliday on guitar/vocals, his brother Davy Joe on bass
/vocals and Sun Yun on drums. Initially
Odd Hours – Khaleesi
Ok, this may be one of the most original songs I’ve gotten to review so far. It took me a while listening to it figure out what I wanted to say about it. This chick reminds me so much of Debbie Harry back in the day vocally. It’s that raw energy that almost always seems barely contained. She’s not always on with the vocals, but that power is always felt. The music falls somewhere between some alt rock and punk which I would imagine is why they list post – punk as their genre. I thought there was some great rock style guitar work going on in there that was born to be matched with the vocals. The drum work is really fun and fast paced as any punk/rock song should be.
An enthusiastic two thumbs up for this track. I’m a GoT fan so the name caught me right away. I thought the overall vibe was fun and made feel a lot more energetic. To me that is exactly what this song brings to the table, high energy. Feel free to flame me for this in the comments, but I’m not aware of any other current bands with this sound so I can’t give you a good playlist recommendation. Just download it and throw it in to a random list and you’ll be fine!
Who They Are:
Odd Hours (OH) is a post-punk rock band based in Detroit. With influences from Siouxsie and the Banshees to NIN, their stage show is a combination of sexy, weird, emotional energy. Formed in 2010, OH has played major Detroit festivals and released two EPs and a remix tape, as well as several music videos. OH is currently working on their new EP, ‘norepinephrine + dopamine,’ for a spring 2015 release.
The Band is:
Natasha Beste: vocals, keys
Tim Jagielo: guitar, loops
Clint Stuart: bass
Randy Hanley Jr.: drums
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Bostwick – Bury Me
There are some moments of true brilliance in this song. For instance I really like the blend of guitar and drum work with the electronic elements. It works well together to create a musical masterpiece. The composition is really well done as Bostwick knows when to go for broke and when to pull it back just a little bit leaving us wanting more. The lyrics were well written and the delivery was well done. While this chick has a great voice I thought there were moments that she might have pulled back just a touch. She has such a clear, high voice that at times it seemed at odds with the music.
I did like the track overall. There were a few moments that pulled me out of the song. I think that may be a drawback of reviewing. I try to not to be critical of any song but I’ll be honest and say when I review I’m looking for certain elements to fall into place. When I’m listening for pure enjoyment I don’t tend to notice minor missteps. I could see putting this on my list with bands like Halestorm, In This Moment, Lacuna Coil and Flyleaf. Don’t let the few things I didn’t care for sway you though, this is a really solid rock track that you should absolutely check out!
Who They Are:
Bostwick is a dark sexy electronic rock band from Buffalo NY.
Fronted by Chrissy Bostwick.
The band has caught the attention of many people,and music industry veterans, such as John Kalodner. Bostwick is currently playing shows and putting together a full length cd!!
The Band is:
Chrissy Bostwick- Vocals, Keys
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Inventions – Shadows
I dig the intro, very upbeat with some killer guitar work. The vocals are pretty damn tight as well! It’s got just a touch of a dark vibe kicking off which works well with that speedy tempo. It’s almost tense the way the keep the beat up but not quite to a blazing speed. Then there is this break with a kick your ass guitar solo backed by super sweet drum work. There at the end there is a brilliant run of staccato breaks that works as a brilliant emphasis on the song as a whole.
I liked this one a lot. I thought it had some great elements that came together to help form a damn near perfect tune. I would like to put this on a list with Sick Puppies as I think the music would mesh really well. Just for fun I would also mix up some of my Red stuff in here. Maybe to highlight some of the heavier aspects of the song I might throw something really heavy from a band like Five Finger Death Punch on the same list. I’m considering downloading this track right now and putting that list together to see how it works!
Who They Are:
Inventions are an alternative rock band based in Melbourne, Australia. Freshly formed in late 2013, they are completely independent and have decided to take on the industry on their own terms.
Recorded with producer Dave Petrovic (Tonight Alive, Heroes For Hire, Punk Goes Pop), their debut EP is a strong 5 track pulling together hard rock tones and pop-punk energy into a powerful melodic bundle.
Members hailing from all parts of Australia and New Zealand, they have a good background in songwriting and live performance, and are passionate and excited about being part of the Australian music scene.
The Band is:
Jake
William
Ryan
Sean
Hayden
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Evenfall – Sacrifice
If you aren’t impressed by the guitar work right up front, you may wanna check your pulse. The guitar work alone is enough to want this song. The vocals just make you want it that much more. It has a slow burn intro that bends into a rhythmic tempo of pure bliss. I’m pretty sure this is what Godsmack wants to sound like. The drum line is pretty muted but provides the perfect anchor for the rest of the players to kind of float on. From time to time you can catch the bass line, which seems to blend the guitars, vocals and drums into an amalgamation of eargasmic sounds. The mid song guitar solo is worth of a Golden God award. The dirty vocals just there towards the end of the song are so unexpected but brilliant it defies explanation.
I can’t believe I’m not listening to them on the radio. I want this song on my server and on my phone and I want it right the hell now. It’s not the blazing fast type music that I’ve come to love so much, this is that slower (but not slow) burn that gets into your brain and won’t let go. Trust me when I say you will be singing this song to yourself days after you listen to it. You are going to end up downloading this track just like me. Now, if you’ll excuse me I need to hear more of Evenfall’s music!
Trophy Lives – Icebergs, Pt. II
There is something about this song that is matching my mood right now. I little melancholy for some reason. Actually it’s reminding me a lot of HIM. This guy has the same vocal style that Ville Valo rocks. Personally I love HIM and it’s really exciting to find a band that matches their vibe this way. The harmonies and vocal background echo effects is a perfect match to the musical composition to the song. The guitarist has a great solo that really shows off what he is capable of. The drum work is nice and tight keeping great time for the rest of the players. The bass line is a bit hidden, but every once in a while I’m able to make it out. The bass is like the glue in a band, often you don’t hear it but without it the songs sound flat.
I really liked this particular track. Like I said, I’m a HIM fan so finding something new to go on my HIM list is awesome. Even though they have a similar sound I wouldn’t say that Trophy Lives is a sound alike band. They have some awesome things in common but this band stands all on their own.