Jeff McLeodis a self-described "goofy sort of experimentalist," that takes you into a world of swirling guitars and elongated feedbacks reminding you of James Iha'sown feedback sample in Drown, albeit less consistent but more raw.
Ever Stretching Shadows contemplates and captures the mood of a man sitting down with nothing but his instrument and amp reverb; tinkering away and forgetting that somewhere a record button is turned on. Made from a live field recording, the artist recorded 100 tracks, narrowing it to his top 6 and creating this 25 minute raw and eclectic guitar album. Read More »
Making alternative and pop rockers happy again by fusing elements of progressive rock, world music and alternative, Shatterhand is the brainchild of James Pink and Neil Mavor.
With thubthumping drums, sweeping guitars reminiscent of a 70s guitar solo, and monotone vocals you would expect from an "alternative" band, Shatterhand doesn't break boundaries. They do succeed, however, in covering the basics of what progressive and alternative music means. Read More »
Derek Clegg’s newest release KJC is a cathartic effort, exploring mature subject matter ranging from death, to love, to even the current events swirling around us today. His lyrics are coated in a lush body of sound which will be pleasing to any avid listener of the Indie-Folk genre.
Licensed under a Creative Commons license, "KJC" is now available as a free download for everybody to be able to enjoy this great production and share with their friends and family. Read More »
Written by AbsoluteZero
· February 8, 2010 at 12:39 PM
"Color in a world of monochrome" is the tagline for the thirteenth netBloc compilation release from blocSonic, and there couldn't be a more appropriate way to describe this collection of photos, artwork, and of course fantastic free music.
A feast of visual and audio delights, there's more than enough here to keep you interested for the long haul, and to make you want more. Read More »
People often ask me how many languages I speak, simply because my music collection holds so many international artists who don't sing in English. But to tell the truth, I don't require a song to be sung in a language I understand, in order for me to be able to connect with it.
If you never thought you could get into music in any language other than English, I urge you to give Anabase's Le Bonheur Flou a try. Read More »
Not all music albums are created the same way; there are some which just pass by, and others which gets stuck in your media player and your head. And Circa Vitae certainly does a very good job with the latter.
Circa Vitae EP contains eight tracks which are resemblant of pop, rock and electronic fused with indie flavor.Literally translated into "About Life," Circa Vitae definitely puts a lot of life factors and experiences in this music album. Read More »
Download Album It's Christmas once again, and you are now probably hearing Christmas carols everywhere - TV advertisements, in the malls, and even in the streets, perhaps. Tired of the usual and traditional Christmas carols?
Try J.E.L.L.i.'s version of the carols that we all know - and you would surely have a smile stuck on your face. With six cuts packed in his Christmas album, A Jolly J.E.L.L.i. Christmas puts a whole new twist to the tunes we've grown up with and learned to love. Read More »