Reviews

WeChat

Social and chat apps are pretty common, but WeChat from Tencent Technology has many features that set it apart from the rest. With this app all your communication tools like messages, images and video calls are stored in one place, and all you need to do is create a user ID and you are set to go. The interface is quite intuitive so it's easy to figure out what to do, and there are no ads too.

Janek Gwizdala: Theatre By The Sea

Travel back to the waves and sand in Janek Gwizdala’s new release entitled Theatre By The Sea. A mainstay in the international music scene both as a bassist and sideman for 15 years, Janek Gwizdala’s long list of credits include playing with Randy Brecker, Mike Stern, Pat Metheny , Hiram Bullock, and many more.

Injustice: Gods Among Us

Injustice: Gods Among Us is a free fighting game from Warner Bros. With high end graphics and sounds, it is the mobile adaptation of the console based game, and it will have you pitting DC Comics heroes vs. villains. In this game each player gets three characters and you must beat all three to win.

Shortstraw: Good Morning, Sunshine

Just like freshly-brewed coffee and fluffy pancakes, start your day right with a healthy serving of Shortstraw‘s new album entitled Good Morning, Sunshine. Awarded as the Best Indie Band at the 2012 MK Music Awards, Shorstraw is a five-piece Johannesburg-based band composed of Alistair (lead vocals/guitar), Oliver (drums, backing vocals), Russell (bass guitar), Tom (lead guitar), and Gad (keys, backing vocals).

Howl: Happy Valley

Age is no excuse not to make a great record, just ask Howl. This little electro, ambient project is helmed by 18 year old Josh Banham aka Howl. This isn't his first piece either as he's been releasing several mini compilations for awhile. Recorded between October 2011 and July 2012, Happy Valley is a collection of tracks "about dreams and songs about love and songs about dying," according to the artist. This is actually his first non-digital release. Each piece of the physical CD is handprinted, although listeners can also grab the digital record at a name-your-price option.

Iron Man 3 – The Official Game

Iron Man 3 by Gameloft is the official tie in game for the movie. In this endless runner game you control Tony Stark aka Iron Man 3. Technically this game is better described as an endless flyer as you go through obstacles and fight enemies, and the action is fast and frenetic and a lot of fun.

Birdview: June EP

Continuing on with their tradition of releasing one compilation per month, the Birdview crew is at it again with their June release. June EP is a huge set consisting of 22 tracks, mixed and done by some of the best underground producers all over the world. They each contribute to create and release a free album for fans of underground, experimental, techno, dub and hip hop to name a few. This June compilation features the same fresh and innovative sound; something you would expect from talented producers and mixers.