Another great band is slowly making their way to create a name in the industry. During the summer heat of 2007, Earthman Embassy, a band from New Jersey, USA, started creating demo songs in a well-known school called, “Anthony Vitale’s Original Music School.” Slowly, from one song, their compositions developed to two, then to three, until they have written and composed nine great songs that comprised their soft, but rocking, first album, “Demonstrations.”
Sometimes, you find yourself thinking that most Rock-inspired artists are humorless, noisy, and full of grudge. Well, could be true sometimes, but it’s very comforting to find out that there is quite a few artists that may have attached their music to Hard Rock, but still knows how to be playful and witty.
J.E.L.L.i. released his self-titled EP last September 9, 2009. This album is packed with 5 tracks that will blow your world. Read More »
After 7 long months of working and waiting, Ivan Chew and his ccMixter pals finally released their collaborative Creative Commons album, “2009 Twilight Under the Velveteen Skies.” Comprised of 6 extraordinary soothing tracks – five are classified under the New Age genre and one is an instrumental Rock New Age track. Listeners are not only going to be amazed with the creativity, but also with how this smooth sounding album was formed. It’s very peculiar, actually, but thanks to Creative Commons, every artist’s dream is possible. Read More »
Fans of Imogen Heap! Get ready to be blown away by her live performance of “Wait It Out,” from her new album “Ellipse.” After a very long while, Imogen officially released her 3rd album in the market. The album has 13 amazing tracks; “Wait It Out” is the album’s 2nd track. “Ellipse” is actually climbing not only the US and UK charts, but also in the Canadian Album Charts. Too bad the album’s not available for free digital download, but many thanks to TED, Heap fans get a taste of her music live. Read More »
Remember how The Corrs captivated our hearts with their downhome sound? I guess it’s about time for someone new to step in. Meet Jamie Rumley, a Folk Rock musician and a one woman band. Her album, “Renovations” was and still is a great hit in Jamendo’s charts. Expressive and very easy on the ear, this album is everything, but boring. Each song was carefully written so as to have easy-to-read lyrics and graceful tune. Jamie’s voice will not only make you listen to her songs, but also will make you fall in love with the Folk Rock genre. Read More »
Another powerful Alternative Rock band is going to shake your players. Hello Citizen generously released their 1st album for digital download on January 20, 2009. This self-titled album is filled with massive guitar riffs and superb, melodic reverberation. If ever you found yourself in a situation desperately looking for a refreshing, new Rock album, then this one is really worth the download. And undeniably, the tracks will soon be seen and listed in your iPod’s ‘Top 25’ playlist.
Yet another great vocal percussionist is on the loose! James “The AudioPoet” Burchfield had a funny, but jaw-dropping performance in TED Talks last February 2003. He not only showcased his talent in beat boxing, James WOW-ed the people by demonstrating his act of playing an imaginary turntable. He’s not your ordinary beat boxer; he calls himself an “audiopoet” for a reason. His different interpretation and his own created art of human beatbox gave new meaning to hip-hop. Read More »