Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year - We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year
We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New YearWe Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year
Label: Eagle Rock Entertainment
12 classic holiday tracks respun into riffed up xmas anthems by select metal all stars from bands including Anthrax, Judas Priest, Toto, Styx, Ratt, Dio and Black Sabbath. Something is both heartening and horrible as Lemmy gargles the lyrics to “Run Rudolph Run” and Geoff Tate warbles out “Silver Bells” while Chuck Billy growls a decidedly NOT “Silent Night.”
• We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year WebsiteWiyos - 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 WebsiteWumpscut - Fuckit
WumpscutFuckit
Label: Metropolis Records
Grim, terse and bleak German industrial electronica. The music feels as if one is angrily strolling down a dimly lit industrial tube of hypersymbolic overtures nestled into remote areas of your being that are searching for catharsis and the distant yearnings of the narcoleptic playgrounds of sound and rhythmic structures of distant dreams.
• Wumpscut Website • Wumpscut WikiPerry Weber & the DeVilles - The Riot Act
Perry Weber & the DeVillesThe Riot Act
Label: Stumpy Dog Music
Tight and spunky root rockin’ blues born from the Milwaukee bustle and emanating from a collection of well seasoned musicians. Outside of the appetizing guitar, bass and drum chops, their authentic vintage sound comes decorated with Hammond organ, harmonica and piano which all compliment the gruff n gritty vocals of Weber to a tee.
• Perry Weber & the DeVilles WebsiteCharles Walker Band - Used And Defiant
Charles Walker BandUsed And Defiant
Label: Ehlona Records
Tight, classy kick ass blues from Milwaukee, WI. Deep grooving, high energy music propelled by the charismatic vocals of Miss Shanna Jackson and expertly supported by 4 seasoned career musicians including songwriter and bandleader Charles Walker himself. Music to season your soul with.
• The Charles Walker Band WebsiteWarbeast - Krush The Enemy
WarbeastKrush The Enemy
Label: Housecore Records
Blistering old school thrashing metal delivered at break neck speed and with maximum intensity. I wax nostalgic as I hear vocalist Bruce Corbitt (ex-Rigor Mortis) grate and growl the lyrics as in days long gone by. Produced by label head Philip Anselmo.
• Warbeast Website • Warbeast FacebookBen Woolman - Many Moods
Ben WoolmanMany Moods
Label: Floating Feather Music
Billed as the one of the Midwest’s leading finger-style guitarists, this Minnesotan artist lets his fingers do the talking on this 11 track instrumental overture. Some originals and a few covers.
• Ben Woolman Website • Ben Woolman FacebookWaitiki 7 - New Sounds of Exotica
Waitiki 7New Sounds of Exotica
Label: Pass Out Records
When you think of tropical lounge sounds, you expect what this 1950’s style throwback release has to offer. Dedicated to preserving the Exotica sound and tiki culture they produce lush jazzy flows of flute over a variety of percussion, complimented by bass, piano, sax, etc. Fly me to the tropics!
• The Waitiki 7 Website • The Waitiki 7 FacebookWater Street Bridge - Hard Times
Water Street BridgeHard Times
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A mischievous ensemble of cleverly kicked up traditional and original Celtic folky ditties peppered and pizzazzed with violin, mandolin, ukulele, washboard, bodhran and more! The song ‘Shack of Sit’ is symantic ear candy plus ya gotta love the revamp of ‘I Want Candy’ as ‘I Want Guiness.’ Makes me thirsty just writing about it. Catch their show at Lyons Pub in Watertown, WI on Thurs 3/17 for an early evening St Patty’s Day show.
• Water Street Bridge Website • Water Street Bridge FacebookVarious Artists - Putumayo Presents World Christmas Party
Various ArtistsPutumayo Presents World Christmas Party
Label: Putumayo World Music
Here’s a no-brainer. Twelve light hearted Christmas songs done with a global slant, giving you a chance to hear some seasonal music without it being the same old holiday musical drivel you have heard nearly a billion times. From Jamaica to Cape Verde, they wish you a Merry Christmas.
• Various Artists Website • Various Artists WikiWatcha Clan - Rebel Radio
Watcha ClanRebel Radio
Label: Piranha Musik
A multicultural band singing multilingual lyrics who has as much in common with Afropop and Balkan brass as with drum’n bass and hip hop. Their aim is to destroy boundaries everywhere with ‘Rebel Radio.’ This visionary musical eclecticism beams brightest when they connect the European and Middle Eastern worlds.
• Watcha Clan Website • Watcha Clan FacebookWax Futures - Keep The Memories
Wax FuturesKeep The Memories
Label: http://www.waxfuturemusic.com/
Powering up some body flinging rhythms filled with expressive festival style beats and visual treats, this Philadelphia trio blasts out the memories by offering live guitar and bass over synthesized atmospheres complimented by a dedicated visual production person. This tenacious approach has boosted them into the spotlight at many summer festivals already and is sure to launch them into the ears and eyes of listeners for many years and miles to come.
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