Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
Omar Akram - Secret Journey
Omar AkramSecret Journey
Label: Real Music
This son of a UN diplomat brings us an infusion of world flecked jazz instrumentals set in melodic new age atmospheres. Piano is the dominant but not overpowering motivator here, complimented by violin, guitar, drums and keyboard.
• Omar Akram Website • Omar Akram WikiJuicehead - Devil Made Me Do It
JuiceheadDevil Made Me Do It
Label: Misfits Records
Old school thought provoking punk rock from Chicago with raw raspy guitars, tinny drums, sing along vocals and thrashy hooks that pummel and cajole the listener into a good feelin’ frenzy.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu
Ladysmith Black MambazoIlembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu
Label: Heads Up Africa
Taking a break from their usual heavy handed Christian focused acapella, this Grammy award winning African singing group pays homage to Shaka Zulu, one of the greatest leaders in African history. Amazing harmonies as always.
• Ladysmith Black Mambazo Website • Ladysmith Black Mambazo WikiLondon After Midnight - Violent Acts Of Beauty
London After MidnightViolent Acts Of Beauty
Label: Metropolis Records
This long time gothic band has retooled and reinvigorated their style by adding a substantial electronic element. This change makes for some fertile new musical frontiers and repeated listens.
• London After Midnight Website • London After Midnight WikiDread Zeppelin - Bar Coda
Dread ZeppelinBar Coda
Label: Cash Cow Productions
The basic “schtick” here involves an Elvis impersonator vocalist singing Zeppelin (and other) classics reinvigorated to an often reggae beat. This time they inject some Beatles, Bob Marley and other song snippets with their unique flavor as well.
• Dread Zeppelin Website • Dread Zeppelin WikiASG - Win Us Over
ASGWin Us Over
Label: Volcom Entertainment
Friends of the surf/skate/snowboard scene, ASG dishes out heavy melodic rock with lots of stoner/psychedelic/alcoholic influences. A perfect compliment to your adrenalin fueled experiences!
• ASG Website • ASG WikiBlake Lewis - Audio Daydream
Blake LewisAudio Daydream
Label: Arista/J Records
Once again a runner up on American Idol scores bigger than the winner. Dynamic and diverse, this release offers a great range of Blake-isms; from beat boxing and alternative pop to soul and hip hop all seen through his pleasant technotronic filters.
• Blake Lewis Website • Blake Lewis WikiD Numbers - Lightparade
D NumbersLightparade
Label: Self Released
Boarding on instrumental jamtronica but activating just enough quirky indie rock impressions as to not be permeated with a patchouli patina. The stylistic layered approach that this Santa Fe, NM trio utilizes is a constant but the sonic outcomes create a variety of tonal conundrums.
Diary Of Dreams - Nekrolog 43
Diary Of DreamsNekrolog 43
Label: Metropolis Records
Dark and haunting gothic industrial electronica with sinister ambience yet beautifully breathtaking beats and passages. From the deep and demented mind and voice of Adrian Hates.
• Diary Of Dreams Website • Diary Of Dreams WikiEdenbridge - The Chronicles of Eden
EdenbridgeThe Chronicles of Eden
Label: Locomotive Records
A 2 disc set featuring 3 new songs, some rarities and bonus tracks on one disc with the other a “best of” compilation voted on by fans worldwide. A great overview of this female fronted Austrian symphonic metal group! For fans of Within Temptation or Nightwish.
• Edenbridge Website • Edenbridge WikiMeldrum - Blowin’ Up The Machine
MeldrumBlowin’ Up The Machine
Label: Locomotive Spain
By featuring guests Gene Hoglan on drums and Lemmy on some back ups, you get a good idea of what kind of kick ass metal this trio of fired up, ballsy females are gonna whip up.
• Meldrum Website • Meldrum WikiPutumayo Presents - Latin Reggae
Putumayo PresentsLatin Reggae
Label: Putumayo World Music
I love reggae and Putumayo has managed to thrust a whole bunch of wonderful established as well as newcomer Spanish singing reggae based artists (largely from Spain) into the spotlight with this release. Ya mon!
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