Month: April 2012

Über-Ich: Mozaďque

A group as good as Über-Ich will need to fasten their seatbelts to stardom. Their first EP, Mozaďque, is a vivid representation of passion and superb talent rolled into one. This musical trio of Chris Kok, Donata Kramarz and Marnix Dorrestein, offers experimental pop tracks that's bursting with a wide variety of flavors. What makes them different from other groups is their unusual musical palette that consists of light theatrical sounds mixed with eccentric instrumentation.

Emily Brontë: Wuthering Heights

Written between December 1845 and July 1846, Wuthering Heights was Emily Brontë's sole novel. Originally published under the pseudonym Ellis Bell, which made many to think the author of the work is a man, the novel garnered mixed reaction due to its revolutionary depiction of mental and physical cruelty. Today, the book is considered a classic and a important part of English literature with a number of adaptations in television, movies, radio, musicals and a song by Kate Bush.

Aaron Kaufman: Hello, Dear EP

Aaron Kaufman is, step by step, taking over the acoustic stage. His latest musical venture Hello, Dear weaves 6 stellar tracks that are poised to be the next acoustic pop anthems. Rooted in the middle of Minessota winters and Texas summers, this singer/songwriter have already garnered national recognition including being one of the winners of the 2008 BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship and NPR Whad'Ya Idol Competition. He's currently based in Houston, and is working on a solo CD while playing with folk pop band Edmund Evans.

Road Warrior

All race game lovers, it is time to rev-up the machines and burn the rubber on your Android device with Road Warrior. This game is one of the meanest and most extreme racing games of its kind; almost giving birth to a whole new genre. Created by Top Free apps and Games, the developer has made a breakthrough with Road Warrior, in more than just a big way. The game is truly amazing in every sense.

Future of the Party: Future of the Party EP

Dance your heart out with Future of the Party's self-titled EP. Released last October 2011, this four-track set offers a steady dose of psychedelic universe. Hailing from Rutherford, New Jersey, this four-piece band of Kate (Vocals), Alex (Bass), Jesse (Guitar and Josh (drums) offers visceral performances swirled in tasteful indie pop. Kate's dreamy vocals welcomes the listeners in Half-Truth. With a chorus filled with brilliant electro tunes and a full-drum treatment, this piece reaches the upper echelons of unpretentious party music.

MX Video Player

Android is a great and powerful operating system, one that turns our smartphones into truly great and exciting 'toys'. Unfortunately, it does come with few small shortcomings; the major one being the default video player. HD movies just don't feel the same and the time bar and play/pause functions can turn the player into a somewhat annoying friend. So here comes the MX Video Player that is all set to raise the coolness and productivity quotient to a new level altogether. Developed by MX Technologies, the app is slick and fits perfectly within the new age Android eco-system. Lets take a look at the offerings of the Freemium app.

The Paragons Of Goodness: The Edge Of Winter

What happens when two talented individuals join forces to create a record? You get one interesting and special R&B hip hop compilation that's definitely worth your while. The Paragons of Goodness is a two man crew made up of songwriter/producer/illustrator and vocalist Greg Blackman as well as engineer/producer/musician and owner of Long Track Studios, Nathan Wacey. Together they release this 18-track compilation that's filled with a host of lovely music. From smooth R&B to soulful hip hop and rap, the record has plenty of surprises for its listeners.

Au Poil! (English Subtitles)

Revolution is in the air and it's happening in your own bathroom! From the magical house of ESMA comes another animated wonder in Au Poil! (English sub-titled version) by Julie Duvernelli and Nicolas Perraguin. This short piece takes its place in the revolting human washroom where objects have been ranked into a caste system—the glamorous jobs and the filthy ones. When the toilet scrub and cotton buds try to overthrow the lipstick and perfume spray, a messy riot is bound to happen.

Wotienke: Please Read This For Me

Emerging from the gloomy smoky bar aesthetic, Wotienke's latest release Please Read This For Me lavishes on casual jazzy pop tracks that are pleasant to the ears. The Netherlands-based band was formed by piano singer Wotienke Vemeer when she met four musicians (Karel Cinibuk, Jan Boroš, Ond?ej Adámek and Martin Janírek) in an eastern village in the Czech Republic. Five years later, the musical group have already toured through half of Europe and recorded their full-length album Mainland Sailors.