Month: December 2011

George Watsky: A New Kind of Sexy

Natalie
George Watsky is a winner of the Youth Speaks Poetry Grand Slam and the Brave New Voices National Slam championships. He has been a featured performer on Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry on HBO and one of three poets who performed live on FOX during the NAACP Image Awards, among (many, many) others. So why did it take me so long to find out about a guy who have already shared billing with icons such as Stevie Wonder, Beyonce, and Talib Kweli? Wish I knew, but I know that there is no reason why you should wait any longer to get to know him too.
ComedicHip HopMusicRap0 views 1

World War

Frostech
It is that time of the year again to load the guns, buckle up the shoes and head for war. Yes, all Android users report to base-camp in the game World War and fight for survival. The game is the usual war game with the sole objective of having the strongest camp, ammunition, machinery and the perfect ingredient to shove dust in your opponents face. Developed by Storm8, these developers are heavily into the whole RPG scene. They have multiple RPG titles under-their-belt and all have received favorable responses from the audience. World War raises the bar altogether.
ActionAndroidAppsBeat'em UpFast PlayFighterGamesiPadiPhoneiPodMultiplayerRPGSoftware0 views 0

Freakish Atlantic: Siren Songs

Valerie
German band, Freakish Atlantic, specializes in mellow and dreamy electro indie pop that wraps around you like a comfortable hug on a cold winter morning. Filled with a fusion of electronica and folkish new wave, you wouldn't think to imagine that the entire EP was actually recorded right inside a bedroom one "rainy summer in 2011." Standing behind-the-scenes for the band are Berlin musicians, Marius Gutowski and Florian Sekula. Siren Songs is a 5 track compilation that can easily pass for a night capper or something you leave playing as you drift off to dreamland.
AcousticFolkIndieMusic0 views 0

Speedtest.net

Frostech
Usually network providers promise high-data downlink and uplink speed on 3G/4G networks at premium price plans, but rarely are those speeds witnessed. Well, the perfect solution for testing the actual upload and download speed is Speedtest.net. This is undoubtedly the most comprehensive network speed tester available. Made by Ookla, the developers are big-players in the broadband world and lead in web-based network diagnostic applications. The accuracy with which the service throws results, on smartphone as well as web, is really app-laudable to a great extent.
AndroidAppsInternet RelatediPadiPhoneiPodSoftwareUtility0 views 0

The District Attorneys: Waiting on the Calm Down, The Basement Sessions EP

Valerie
Laid-back and charming, these two words can best described the sound of The District Attorneys. Waiting on the Calm Down: The Basement Sessions EP is a short compilation meant to introduce and haul in fans as they wait for the guys to release a full record. Consisting of a six-piece crew from Athens, GA; they first started back in 2009 playing their form of classic rock. From melodic rock ballads to uptempo indie surf rock affairs, you get a good mix from this little compilation. These boys know their way around music. From creating catchy hooks, tight lyrics and great instrument work, there's plenty of fun up ahead with this record.
Alternative RockCountryIndieMusicRock0 views 0

Defender

Frostech
Here we have something special for all fantasy gaming fans on Android. Defender is a game which comes closest to the Final Fantasy franchisee and it does a very good job while at it. As expected, players will need to fight hoards and hoards of enemies to keep the castle safe and protected. Defender was developed by DroidHen, who already have quite a few cute offerings under-their-belt for the Android platform and the kids will surely love their approach towards the development of the game.
ActionAndroidGamesKidsSoftware0 views 0

Keep Tidy: Basement Mold EP

Valerie
Keep Tidy is a Vancouver band that will satisfy your craving for hardcore, balls-on rock. With female-led vocals, the band reminds me of a cross between The Distillers and a very loud and uninhibited, Yeah Yeah Yeahs. They are made up of Brett, Dustin, Kyle and Shmoo; most of the members aren't new in the scene. They actually belonged to various other bands in the local Vancouver rock scene before coming together to create this fast paced, loud record that seems to be made up of nothing but a whirlwind of sound.
Alternative RockMusicRock0 views 0

Android Assistant

Frostech
Android is largely an open ecosystem and sometimes it seems like too many things are happening there at the same time. The most effective way to know what is going on behind-the-screen is having an Assistant. Yes, we are talking about the Android Assistant with over 17 new features! Developed by Aaron Smith, this app really packs-in a punch with all the bells and whistles. Android smartphones are packed to the gill in terms of memory, RAM, processors, so an app acting as an assistant is a big boon for advanced as well as causal users.
AndroidAppsProductivitySoftwareSystem UtilitiesTask ManagersUtility0 views 0