Month: February 2012

K.Raydio: Significant (Other) – Part II

K.Raydio is a great example of someone pursuing their dreams regardless of the odds. The 22 year old singer was broke yet had big dreams of going after her passion for sound. The result of her perseverance include two EPs, a host of performances around in landmark concert venues in the hometown, plus a good and solid following. The singer was able to do all of this in just under a year. Real name, Krysta Rayford, the singer hails from Minneapolis and was born from a family filled with musicians. "Her mother was a singer and guitarist and her father was the son of a blues musician."

Taptu

There have been various DJ apps that help in mixing music and other audio data right on the device itself, but here comes something totally different. Taptu is like a full-fledged DJ app, but instead of mixing music, this one mixes all the social news in a jiffy. Created by Taptu themselves, the developers brainstorming sessions have really done wonders for this masterpiece of an app. The developers has quite a few other apps developed, but Taptu seems to be a whole new ball game altogether.

Royal Teeth: Act Naturally

After some time spent on perfecting their lush melodies, it looks as if Royal Teeth are ready to become the next big thing. Hailing from New Orleans, the band is composed of Gary Larsen (Vocals/ Guitars), Nora Patterson (Vocals), Joshua Wells (Bass), Josh Hefner (Percussion), Stevie Billeaud (Guitar/Keys) and Andrew Poe (Vocals/Keys/Guitar/ Percussion). Their newly released debut album, Act Naturally, has five hits that will surely fit into everyone's playlist. One thing I like about Royal Teeth's music is their eager attempt to try something new producing tracks that play between dance pop and electronica.

LightBike 2

Here we have something for the real speed-junkies, yet again, so prepare for a heavy dosage of adrenaline rush with LightBike 2 (the sequel to the worldwide mega hit LightBike). This time around the game has come with some heavy duty updates to enhance the game-play and take the overall game experience to an all new high. Created by Pankaku Inc., this developer is no new kid-on-the-block as far as iOS is concerned and has quite a few apps under its belt. The developer releases new versions of the app in series and that is something commendable. So instead of just releasing minor updates, a revamped version will always make the users smile.

Armen at the Bazaar: Noor

When I first heard Armen at the Bazaar's Drive With Me, the first thing that came to my mind was that it was equal parts weird and awesome. Indeed the album is an eclectic combination of sounds. From pop rock, to indie, to sometimes random bits, the record gives these things a fresh take. Listening to the artist feels as if you're globe trotting and exploring different regions all over the world. Armen at the Bazaar is described as a one-man-band making music from Montreal. He started out young, playing in the Toronto Children's Chorus and fronting for various bands later on. His music is honestly tough to classify although he cites that it's a mix of alternative, indie and pop.

Tweetcaster

There are multiple Twitter clients that have flooded the entire App Store, Android Market, Blackberry App World ans so on. With a plethora of options already available, Twitter users get confused which app to download and use. Well, Tweetcaster eliminates that confusion to a great degree with the slick offerings it has up its sleeve. The app was created by OneLouder Apps, a trusted and popular developer on the App Store who has made social networking its forte with the quality of apps it has to offer. Though the number of downloads on the Tweetcaster really speaks volume about the app.

Tha Boogie: Love Tha Boogie Vol.1 (Steal This Sh*t) [Extended Version]

Love Tha Boogie creates their new album with such confidence it seems no more of a shock than a new haircut. Hailing from Rancho Cucamonga, the urban pop trio of Korus, Lejin and NuSchool offers Love Tha Boogie Vol.1 (Steal This Sh*t) Extended Version - a collection of twelve upbeat songs that exude pure undeniable talent. The album comes as a free download over at Bandcamp, with some lovely bonus tracks so be sure to check it out!

Stardunk

If you are one of those competitive junkies with a hunger for outdoing your foe then Stardunk is a perfect game for you. Developed by Godzilab, it comes with a heady mix of action, great graphics, concentration, and rivals from all corners of the globe. In the game, you are situated in the Milky-Way and your prime objective is to dunk the basketball in the net. No players, no basketball courts. Just a basketball, a net and your fingers to slay the competition.

L5

L5 is a slick, dark and compelling new Sci-Fi series that premieres free-to-share today on VODO in partnership with BitTorrent Inc. The crowdfunded production raised its pilot budget through the generosity of donors from sites such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo, and will use direct support from viewers to realise each new episode. The show follows the unfolding drama of the crew aboard the spaceship Argo as they awake from hypersleep into a nightmare. Having spent the last twenty years searching for a new home to salvage humanity from a dying earth they return to find something has gone terribly wrong.