Starfire Rainbow Jellybean, They Have It Together For a Stellar Track

“Get It Together” - With a  catchy drumbeat Starfire Rainbow Jellybean launch this track into your mind and make you dance the night away on this Retro-Pop track. Production on this song is really smooth. I almost want to go and by some tie-dye shirts and dance freeform waving my hands in the air. Guitar work is definitive of the late 60’s early 70’s. Both rhythm and lead guitar work is done tastefully and put you in the disco mood. Vocal work is sung really well you can almost feel the love rolling out of your speakers. I like the approach and the swing you feel will have you on cloud nine in no time at all. Bass guitar handles the low-end groove rather well and with the synth strings you will want to grab the hips of your girl and spend hours kissing by the lava lamp. The horn section takes this song over the top and your heart will swell with the sweet notes of happiness. I recommend this to anyone that likes Pop, Classic Rock, Disco or even Alternative genres. You don’t need platforms or a pair of bellbottoms to enjoy this song. A relaxed night getaway is just a play away. 

http://digitaldjpool.com/Songs/68166/Starfire-Rainbow-Jellybean-Get-It-Together

Stefano Licio, Pop That Bubble With 6 Strings That Sizzle!

12-12 - I will not lie. I am a sucker for Pop music. It’s a vice that I keep secret.  With all the avenues of music out there to choose from, occasionally in the car by myself, I will crank the radio and sing at the top of my lungs with the new Taylor Swift single. On the 8 tracks of 12-12 you will find no Pop at all. What you will find is a 6 string slinger named Stefano that commands his instrument with a true passion and mastery that will make you want to listen to this album over and over again. Mr Licio covers all the bases and invents some new ones as he travels over every centimeter of his guitar fretboard. Blues, Jazz, Rock and even experimental tracks take you on a journey through Stefano’s musical mind. This is the type of album that you would want to put on during a cold day in for it will truly warm you up. His technique and phrasing make his guitar playing a pleasure to listen to.  I would highly recommend this album to anyone that appreciates guitar oriented music. It doesn’t matter what genre you prefer Stefano will play something that you like. It’s time to Pop the musical bubble that you are in and try something new. Go get this album now!

http://about.me/stefanolicio

https://www.facebook.com/ste.licio

https://www.facebook.com/stivorecords

https://www.facebook.com/NivaYourSound

Color Copy, With True Passion Soaring to Heaven

Said and Done - I almost feel my body soaring at the speed of sound into outer space as this album takes off with the track “Stuck”. Hailing from Orange Beach, Alabama Color Copy has created a beautiful piece of art with this release. With Chandler’s vocals pouring out of his heart you feel connected to this band from the first word sung. His words soar into the sky and float gently down to your ears. Guitar work covered by Tamen shimmer with and dance with delay like the great Edge of U2. His phrasing and choice of melody perfectly compliments the vocals and acts as a second voice for this band. Hailing the low end frequencies Ryan commands a massive sound that gives this group a foundation solid as a stone and a strong dose of power that does not ruin the intimacy. Having songs with such power, passion and intimacy can be a chore to drum around without ruining the mood but Branden handles notes behind the drum kit like a true pro. I would highly recommend this band to those that like Rock, Pop, Indie and even Emo. Put this on and you will feel your heart swell, your feet will want to dance and your mind with travel to heaven. Each song on this release has its own character and fit together perfectly with one another like a puzzle. When all is Said and Done you will want to go right back to track one and play this whole album over and over again. 

http://www.colorcopymusic.com/music

https://www.facebook.com/colorcopymusic

https://www.youtube.com/user/ColorCopyAl

john WHiTE, Dispensing With the Trash With a Ray of Rhymes

“The Last Battle” - With my eyes closed I see myself walking down trash laden streets in the rain with this latest track from john WHiTE in my mind. The sun tries to break through the thick grey clouds just as john’s lyrics breath through all the sugar Pop trash on the radio. Atop a laid back symphonic groove john flows slick as ever with a tune that is somber yet rings with hope. Production on this track is top notch and does well to create a mood and vibe that is thick. The vocals at the 2:52 almost sound like they are from another artist though, and they seem to loose the beat a bit and have a couple of hard edits. There is some double vocals on this track the get out of sync at times which make discerning the lyrics a challenge but all critiques aside john is a true poet that can sling words with the best of them. I would recommend this track to those that like Rap, Hip Hop or Pop. While john might be involved in this “Last Battle” hopefully it will not be the last we hear from him. A true talent with a true voice lies inside this soul and the journey is just beginning. 

https://soundcloud.com/i-h-t-inc/the-last-battle

Juho Saari, On a Fall From Obsurity He Makes His Presence Known

Fall - Artists are like mad scientists they craft things born from their imagination and worked on with a heart full of passion. The nine tracks on this release from Juho Saari show an open door to up and coming artists mind. Often I listen to great artists that have interesting ideas but have trouble capturing them. I really like what I hear on this album. JS at moments sounds like a young Trent Reznor before his first studio release. He includes elements of Pop music but by no means walks down the same old trodden path. Cutting fresh ideas and weaving interesting instruments together JS weaves a fabric of music here that will only become stronger with time. He is the type of artist that I would love to see get in the studio with a seasoned engineer/producer. I would highly recommend giving this artist a spin if you like Pop, Rock, Alternative, Industrial or even Avant Garde genres. This is one of those gems that is worthy of knowing about 10 years down the road so that you can say, “Yeah I heard Fall and knew about Juho Saari way before he broke through”. While so many new artists are out there this one has Fell right into your lap waiting for a listen.

https://juhosaarimusic.bandcamp.com/album/fall

https://www.facebook.com/juhosaarimusic

https://soundcloud.com/juho-s

https://juhosaarimusic.bandcamp.com/

SyDoBi, Down a Hole and Into a Dream

Into The Rabbit Hole - With an ominous beginning of “Sea” you don’t really know what to expect with SyDoBi. With a title like Into The Rabbit Hole you can expect to go on a bit of journey, and that is what is in store. Quickly in due form you get hit over the head with overdriven guitars on “Oceans Beneath”. With a manic pace SyDoBi grabs your hand and you feel like you are running to catch a plane running late through a crowed airport. Drum work here is not your typical Alternative Rock tight kick and reverb snare that sound like they are played in the Grand Canyon. The production on the drum sounds rather exemplify the feel that you are trapped in some sort of dream land. The rap/rock vibe on “Let the Bullets Sail” take you around another sharp turn with flow and lyrical delivery held tight and in the pocket. The bass work on this release overall seems a bit muddy and lend to the dirty, twisted dream feel but could use a bit more definition. Songwriting and overall production on this EP has a rather artistic slant, but hit home and do well to echo the heart of a lost pondering mind. Vocal work is handled rather well with Nick and Seth behind the mic. Their approach ranges from melodic to rapid fire and never bore the ear. A rather odd track from the set was “Valentine”. While musically it takes some rather sharp turns, the vocal approach really threw me. All the dust settles a bit with the closing track “Losing Sight”. This track could easily be used as a crossover single.  It has the melodic verse and a rather edgy chorus and with its side step of a middle section it soars as a whole and is anthem-like in nature. I would recommend this to anyone liking Alternative, Rock and even Pop genres. While SyDoBi might be slipping Into The Rabbit Hole they are leaving behind a trail of songs that help you follow along in pure musical ecstasy. 

https://sydobi.bandcamp.com/album/into-the-rabbit-hole

https://www.facebook.com/pages/SyDobi/1423580381241185

South Side Drive, Will Rescue Your Heart and Have Open to Love

“Your Love Rescued Me” - In the studio you can put anything together. You can spend a ton of cash and get the greatest talent in every position, but if you don’t have that voice to bring it all home you don’t have a thing. Gwen does an awesome job of knocking this one out of the park. Singing sweetly with power and passion she captures the true essence of this track and you feel like she is singing it just for you. The production on this song is first rate. Guitar work is top notch as well, phrasing and fills accompany the vocals on this cut perfectly. Drum work is right on the dime and couldn’t be played better. In perfect lock with the percussion, the work bass guitar work lays a low-end makes you want to dance and raise your smiling face to the sky with praise. There are hints of Country, Gospel and RnB here. If you are a fan of those genres I would say you are doing yourself a disservice by not checking out this song and video. Not only may your thoughts of love be “Rescued” by listening to this track, but you will also find yourself smiling and dancing all the way to heaven. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LruLjvhhr5A

http://www.southsidedrive.com

https://www.facebook.com/SouthSideDriveBand

http://vimeo.com/southsidedriveband

http://www.reverbnation.com/southsidedrive