Archive for Jazz
Filed under Alternative Rock, Ambient, Audio, Downbeat, Folk, Jazz
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Don't be fooled by the long and complicated looking name, The Traveler and The King is actually a pretty lovely record for many jazz alternative folk lovers out there.
Originally calling themselves, Stadtmusikantin und Sterntaler, the band now goes by the easier to pronounce name, Traveler's Diary.
This is a debut record for the band. It was released in BandCamp on December 2010 and features a whole range of sounds. You can expect some acoustic percussions, a slight touch of prog, jazz and even folk sprinkled on here.
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Written by Valerie
· January 27, 2012 at 9:01 AM
Filed under Alternative Pop, Alternative Rock, Audio, Blues Rock, Folk, Folk Rock, Indie Rock, Jazz, Rock
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Moongardening Inc. might have an unusual band name as well as an album title, but their music manages to stand out and impress. Creating a solid fusion of pop, jazz, blues and a whole lot in between; A Sky Full of Killer Whales exudes a certain charm.
Only downside is that there's hardly anything about the band online except what's written on their BandCamp page and sparse reviews here and there.
Nevertheless, their music can easily take front and center without much background info about them.
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Written by Valerie
· January 11, 2012 at 9:01 AM
Filed under Ambient, Audio, Blues Rock, Electronic, Instrumental, Jazz, Rock
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One Lick Less proves that you can do so much with just drum & bass and the occasional vocals. We Could Be Quiet contains music that hovers around free-ranging blues, progressive improv and even "spectral math rock."
When you listen, it's not hard to see all this. The album is an intense, sometimes instrumental, compilation full of eclectic bits and pieces all cohesively working together.
The result is impressive, in terms of range and style. It's also something difficult to describe since it's rare to hear such a unique sound.
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Written by Valerie
· January 10, 2012 at 9:01 AM
Filed under Audio, Jazz
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Feel like shutting off your cell phone, computer and getting lost in some quality jazz sounds; well than here is your chance. A Love Supreme will bring you just that, a combination of piercing guitars, lush drums, and mood-setting organs all packaged with the stunningly gorgeous compositions.
The album might include only four tracks, however, as each of them is spanning anything between six to nine minutes, ASA Trio made sure to leave you with well enough sounds to enjoy.
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Written by Natalie
· December 21, 2011 at 9:01 AM
Filed under Audio, Dance, Electro, Electronic, Electronica, House, International, Jazz
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For times when all you need is a funky and quirky party album, pop over Vernon Lenoir's The Rites of Sausage and you should be good to go. This crazy party album mixes loud beats, 8-bit pixel goodness and a dose of remade pop culture.
The super talented composer/sampling-genius has released several compilations from various netlabels like UpItUp, VM Recordings, and Ego Twister. This time around, he ventures over to Chinstrap Records and unloads his genius samples via The Rites of Sausage.
From the Macarena to Inspector Gadget, the record is a sure mix of funky goodness.
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Written by Valerie
· November 23, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Filed under Audio, Blues, Classical, Country, Folk, Jazz, Pop
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Hailing from South Dakota, classically trained singer, pianist, violinist and violist, Rachel Ries astonishes with her brand of music. And although this album is a couple of years old, it's still worth listening to.
Without a Bird, Rachel's second album, is composed of a folk jazzy sound with beautiful lyrics. It first came out back in 2007 under Rachel's own So Dak Records. Her first album, For You Only, was initially released back in 2005 and was completely recorded in a vintage analog system. This second album was also done in analog, thus exuding a beautiful vintage feel. It's the type of songs you'll want to play at home on a laid back evening, relaxing and just taking in the moment.
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Written by Valerie
· November 22, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Filed under Acoustic, Alternative Pop, Audio, Folk, Folk Rock, Indie, Indie Rock, Jazz, Pop, Pop Rock
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The Ugly Club is one of those bands whose record you hold on to long after listening to it for the first time. Made up of Ryan Egan, Taylor Mandel, Joe Stasio, Ryan McNulty, and Rick Sue-Poi, the group combines different instruments and genres to create a unique sound that impresses.
Visions of a Tall Girl EP is a 4-track record that emanates with an eclectic progressive indie rock sound. It is complicated and intriguing while at the same time easily likable. This is the second release from the group. Their other EP, Sing What You Want, helped pave the way for the band's easy listening sound to gain a wider audience.
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Written by Valerie
· November 17, 2011 at 10:50 AM
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