Video Archives, 2014-2015

Main Video Page Video Archives, 2012-2013 Article Archives Page December 17, 2015 Ash Is a Robot Video for the song “Sleep Paralysis”   October 28, 2015 The Trousers Video for the song “Hysterical Route” Mother of Illusion album review   September 27, 2015 The Killers Video for the song “Mr. Brightside” Hot Fuss album review … Read more

The Endless River by Pink Floyd

Buy The Endless River Pink Floyd decided to put a bow on their career with The Endless River, the intended final studio album for the group started nearly half a century ago. The album is predominantly derived from 1993 sessions prior to the release of The Division Bell and is comprised of instrumental and ambient … Read more

Choice 5 for December 2014

Modern Rock Review’s Choice 5 for December features four LPs and one EP. Power of a Woman by Jason Masi Formerly of the Virginia based jam band Jubeus, Jason Masi has struck out on his own with an acoustic / R&B blend. His third solo album, Power of a Woman, was released in October 2014 … Read more

Golden Road by Laney Jones

November 23, 2014 by Ric Albano Buy Golden Road Golden Road is the 2013 debut album by Florida-based Americana singer-songwriter Laney Jones. This album is filled with tracks built on authentic instrumental arrangements, warm vocals, and a great variety in the sub-genres used for the approaches of each track. So, while this young songwriter is … Read more

Shiver + Shake by My Goodness

November 12, 2014 by Ric Albano Buy Shiver + Shake Made up of mainly pure, straight-forward, direct jams, Shiver + Shake contains few songs which exceed four minutes in length. Still, this second full-length LP by the Seattle-based duet, My Goodness, is packed with variety and movement, with thick, riff-based guitars and thundering drums. The … Read more

Road from the Summer, the Voice of Rea

For those of us trying to survive in the desert there seems to be more likely a feeling of fleeing the summer. Many of us are escaping down the “road from the summer” than moving towards it. But Chris Rea had a different thought in mind when he wrote his hit song called “Looking For … Read more

Steakhouse

October 15, 2014 by Ric Albano Based in San Francisco, California, Steakhouse has forged a unique fusion of modern and classic styles on their self-titled debut LP. Steakhouse contains music that seamlessly marries synthesized techno motifs with a solid Country and Western rhythm, along with long lyrical narratives that bring the listener to some dark … Read more

Choice 5 for October 2014

Our Choice 5 for October once again goes to the four corners of Earth to feature various styles of original music that came through our offices in recent months. A Manuel for Defeat by No Show Ponies Released in December 2013, A Manuel for Defeat was recorded live in the studio with few overdubs by … Read more

Black Skies and Starlight
by Dustin Douglas

September 24, 2014 by J.D. Cook & Ric Albano A name like “Dustin Douglas and the Electric Gentleman” will probably manage to grab some attention. But what really matters is the music. Does it grab the ear’s attention? Is there a nice balance of originality and accessibility? Will the songs still be relevant years from … Read more