Monthly Archives: December 2011 »

Exclusive Interview and Feature with Steve Kouba – “Fake It ‘Til You Make It”

James Moore December 31, 2011 Comments Off

Steve Kouba is a strange cat to be sure, but aren’t the strange ones the best when it comes to music and art? This Chicago musician/singer songwriter has carved a unique niche for himself

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Chords of Truth – a brilliant lyricist and songwriter

James Moore December 30, 2011 Comments Off

Today I received a unique music submission from the acoustic solo project called Chords of Truth. I was steered towards a particular track until I began perusing the artist’s website and found something much

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Seattle singer songwriter Adena Atkins charms with “The Slowest Curve” EP

James Moore December 29, 2011 Comments Off

“Elusive like truth is…” Seattle based singer/songwriter Adena Atkins sings with a rare fragility and air of mystery over experimental, lush soundscapes in her new EP “The Slowest Curve”. It’s always refreshing to hear

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Paul Loeb reimagines Eric Whitacre’s “October” for house music perfection

James Moore December 29, 2011 Comments Off

Tackling a cover of a renowned artist or composer is a tall task in and of itself, but when it’s pulled off in a new genre with high doses of originality and a spirit

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Baltimore rapper TestMe shows skill with “Party Time”

James Moore December 27, 2011 Comments Off

Baltimore rapper TestMe has definitely made a lot of headway in getting his name out there. Rapping since the early age of 12, he has already released a total of 4 mixtapes, as well

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Yung Wun releases “Tear It Up” remix, talks to us

James Moore December 23, 2011 Comments Off

Popular Atlanta based rapper Yung Wun has recently released a new remix for “Tear It Up“, produced by DJ Tone, and it’s catchy as hell. The track features DMX. He is also preparing a

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The Board of Education joins the new hip hop movement

James Moore December 20, 2011 Comments Off

Hip hop duo The Board of Education takes cues from both the old school and the new school in their impressive track (and video) “Expectations”. Ryan Teodoro and Darryl Watson contribute to this up-and-coming project that

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Morning Fame release “A Lasting Place”, Train fans should enjoy

James Moore December 20, 2011 Comments Off

Those looking for warm and lush mainstream rock will enjoy Morning Fame’s new album “A Lasting Place”, which can be previewed on their Facebook page. Taking inspiration from acts like Train and Coldplay, Morning

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Plastic Operator takes cues from Moby and UNKLE

James Moore December 17, 2011 Comments Off

With equal elements pop candy and sonically charged up electronic club bounce, Plastic Operator‘s new single “Making It Right” is catchier than almost anything you’re likely to hear on the radio. Taking cues from

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Fans of Patti Smith, Bjork and PJ Harvey will love Katrin the Thrill

James Moore December 16, 2011 Comments Off

Art is meant to stir the soul, and such is the case with the stunningly beautiful and relevant indie/alternative rock act Katrin the Thrill. It’s easy to come to the conclusion that the music

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