Reviews

Minus the Bear

Seattle has always been a breeding ground for great rock bands – see Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Bikini Kill, Death Cab For Cutie. The list could go on and on. There must be something about the Seattle landscape that influences its people to create music from different genres. Take Minus The Bear, for example. This indie rock band has been around since 2001 and boasts “sophisticated time signature composition.”

Desktops

The Desktops program was created by Mark Russinovich and Bryce Cogswell, and it lets you organize your Windows applications in up to four virtual desktops. With this free utility you’ll be able to do more on your computer and make full use of the available screen.

Eminem Vs. DJ Whoo Kid: Shady Classics

On November 24th, 2014 a music label you all most likely heard about, Shady Records founded by no other than rapper Eminem, celebrated it’s 15th Anniversary. But the celebrations extended far beyond that of a label itself as we all got a little present in the form of a free 66-track (yes, 66 – collecting two discs full of music) Shady Classics compilation, curated by DJ Whoo Kid.

Paint Monsters

Paint Monsters is a match three puzzle game from SGN, and if you love that stuff you’ll get a kick out of this one for sure. The game is brilliantly colored and the fast pace and challenging levels will keep you playing again and again. It doesn’t reinvent the connect three genre, but it adds something new.

Dominic Balli: Not For Sale

The power of reggae music lies in its power to impact social, cultural, and spiritual norms, which is greatly reflected in Dominic Balli‘s latest release. Not For Sale is a 12-track album that evokes memories and personal themes punctuated with lush, funky melodies.

Sumatra PDF

Sumatra PDF is an open source PDF reader and viewer for Windows. Developed by Krzysztof Kowalczyk, it’s a good example of the saying that less is more, as the program offers just exactly what you need without bloatware. In other words, the Sumatra PDF viewer doesn’t have features that slow your computer down.

Chill Carrier: Sunday Classics, Vol. 2

How would your most chill Sunday morning look? If you just imagined it surrounded with chill downbeat/electronic sounds you are in luck as Sunday Classics, Vol.2 by no other than Chill Carrier is right here to treat you to the most chill 13 tracks, all free and under Creative Commons. So carry on.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf

Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf is a squad based strategy card game, and publisher Hero Craft has done a good job with the gameplay and the visuals, as it gives the table top game a new look. The game requires an Internet connection, and as a turn based strategy game is pretty good. The basics of this game aren’t difficult to understand. All the members of your team come with a set of cards full of actions and gear that can be used. Your team battles enemies in turn based fashion until you achieve the goal set at the beginning of the map or you die.

Lexi Elisha: Rope EP

Embark in a whimsical sonic journey with singer/songwriter Lexi Elisha. Rope EP features six pop pieces that give breath to Lexi’s powerful themes such as dreams, purity, self-worth, nostalgia, contentment, and happiness.