Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
Burn Sand Burn - Not In Reverse
Burn Sand BurnNot In Reverse
Label: Gary the “Landlord” Records
This 3 piece spawn of Denver, CO gleefully cranks out spunky punk/post punk utterances that twirl tales of melodic indie pop platitudes into a vision of an energetic now.
Eisbrecher - Sünde
EisbrecherSünde
Label: Metropolis Records
Not all German industrial metal bands sound like Rammstein, but these folks sure do. The unyielding throbbing metal marches form a platform for the foreboding deep German vocals that are barked with a crisp snap.
• Eisbrecher Website • Eisbrecher WikiJulie The Band - An Act Of Communication
Julie The BandAn Act Of Communication
Label: Baby Bird Records
Effervescent and artsy alt-rock that floats from the extremes of lush etheric choir vocals to abrupt post-punk skewered beats. A horn section adds depth and flavor to this eclectic mix.
• Julie The Band WebsiteLuna Mortis - The Absence
Luna MortisThe Absence
Label: Century Media
Displaying a polished melodic thrash attack, this Madison quintet marks the major metal scene in a big way! Fronted by a metal maiden and cajoling intricate yet cohesive fretboards furies into the neckwrecking percussion finds solid grounding here.
• Luna Mortis WikiMariah Parker - Sangria
Mariah ParkerSangria
Label: Ancient Future Music
Spicy tantalizing flamenco melodies cross pollinate with East Indian rhythms that beg to be imbibed in while a gentle warm breeze rustles your hair. Jazzy flirtations permeate the world music foray and are focused by Parkers poignant piano (or santur) accentuations.
• Mariah Parker WebsiteMatthew Montfort - Seven Serenades for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar
Matthew MontfortSeven Serenades for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar
Label: Ancient Future Music
Being aptly titled to describe the non vocal guitar wizardry on this debut release from award winning Ancient Future band leader manages to expose his proficiencies and improvisational skills. Although well executed and technically proficient, the serenades are a tad on the dry side overall
• Matthew Montfort Website • Matthew Montfort WikiRandy Granger - A Place Called Peace
Randy GrangerA Place Called Peace
Label: Dogsense Music
Serene and meditative Native American flutes are melded and invoked above a percussive platform including Native drums and djembe plus the unique UFO shaped Hang drum. Perfect accompaniment for a blazing summer sunset.
• Randy Granger WebsiteSlumdog Millionaire - Slumdog Millionaire - Original Soundtrack
Slumdog MillionaireSlumdog Millionaire - Original Soundtrack
Label: Interscope Records
Bringing Bollywood rhythms fused with hip hop beats to the minds of millions, this Oscar winning soundtrack weaves an intricate intertwining tale of suspense and drama. Spanning a splendid musical spectrum these tracks take the listener on an exotic experience as varied and exciting as the movie itself.
• Slumdog Millionaire Website • Slumdog Millionaire WikiWiyos - The Wiyos
WiyosThe Wiyos
Label: Self Released
Dubbing their output as “vaudevillian ragtime-jugband-blues and hillbilly swing,” this acoustic trio tells tales from an age gone by. Their lo-fi but not low energy music is comprised of the sounds from a washboard, harmonica, kazoo, archtop/resonator guitar/banjo-ukulele, an upright bass and three vocal for a full spectrum support. Kick ass!
• The Wiyos WebsiteBabyland - Cavecraft
BabylandCavecraft
Label: Metropolis Records
They call themselves “performance based electronic junk punk.” Junk punk - as in banging on reallocated chunks of metal and melding it with electronica. They shine brightest when they intensely pound out the heavy percussive tribal elements
Blackmore's Night - Secret Voyage
Blackmore's NightSecret Voyage
Label: SPV
Literally touring the planet, these 6 enchanting renaissance type minstrels are highlighted by the famed Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple, Rainbow, etc). This, their 9th release, displays an impassioned range of traditional and contemporary melodies. The CD packaging defies the style of music it contains.
• Blackmore's Night Website • Blackmore's Night WikiCovered Call - Money Never Sleeps
Covered CallMoney Never Sleeps
Label: Blistering Records
Classic rock with a metal tinged sound, look, style and presentation. They are proficient in their musicianship; the band output is just stuck in time while wading through prolific amounts cheese and cliché’s.
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