Reviews

Opus Orange: Reinventions EP

A short and sweet teaser EP, Reinventions contains only 4 tracks. Regardless, this is more than enough to make you want to find out more about the band. Opus Orange is actually a personal project by long time music mixer Paul Bessenbacher. It took him some time to finally release this short compilation as he focused on his main work of helping bands mix their own sound. Judging from the gems in this EP, he really should find more time recording and releasing his own material. Featuring beautiful indie folk pop, the EP is a real treat. It's upbeat, catchy and highly enjoyable.

TouchPal Keyboard

Here we have another great utility offering for all Android users and this one is called, TouchPal Keyboard. Very much like the "Swype" input, this digital solution also aims at dethroning the conventional on-screen QWERTY touch keyboard. Developed by CooTek, the company has been constantly at work when it comes to coming up with newer and better Swipe technology keyboards for the Android. To date, the TouchPal Keyboard app has won the Global Champion of GSMA Mobile Innovation Award, a great reason to try-it out.

Badbadnotgood: BBNG2

As creepy as the cover image is, the sound that emanates from this album is nothing short of exquisite techno dub jazz. BBNG2 is an awesome mix of original and rehashed tracks from such favorites like My Bloody Valentine and even Kanye West. Generally classified as "jazz," this is nowhere near your Grandpappy's jazz music thanks to a deeply wrapped thumping bass, electronics and a whole lot of hip hop/electro vibe. The songs on here feature a lateral transformation of jazz music; giving the sound a more modern and interesting feel.

uncDark Legends

Time to bring out the darker and evil gaming side hiding in everyone of us as Dark Legends storms the Android platform. The game packs-in fangs, blood, and super speed that will surely satisfy every MMORPG fans' hunger for the ultimate gameplay experience. Developed by Spacetime Studios this developer is marked as a top developer on Google Play and MMORPG seems to be their forte. Dark Legends is quite a hit on Google Play by raking in an average rating of 4.6 which is great comapred to the flood of new games by the hour.

Pretty Guts: PG002

Formed back in May 2010, Pretty Guts is a London-based progressive rock band. Made up of "Word-smith Michael Triponel, Child guitar prodigy Tyrone Flavell, Ex-fashion model Richard Yong on Drums and Matthew Barton on Bass." Despite the hodge-podge background, together, the band creates their brand of indie progressive punk rock with some gusto. They take their influence from various genres of music, be it from soul, jazz, rock, hip hop and even the blues. It's this diversity in taste and influence that allows the band to create a familiar yet distinct sound that easily pleases their listeners.

Zlango

Ever though about bringing words to life in your text messages? Well than make sure to try out Zlango, an app that really adds the zing to the "Ohh, so boring text messages" with the icons, smileys, backgrounds and the work. Developed by Zlango Ltd., the developers have done a fantastic job with this app. College-goers and the youth would adore the whole look, feel and twist the app gives to their text messages.

Elle B: Until the Light of Day

Counting Prince, Lauryn Hill and her classically trained mom as influences; singer/songwriter Elle B, certainly knows how to make gorgeous R&B tinged tracks that'll make you want to listen all night long. Her soulful voice is reminiscent of song sirens of the yesteryears, allowing her to gain a wider audience each time she's performing. Until the Light of Day is her latest release and follows up her successful debut, the Elle B. EP. The record comes with 9 free tracks/demos recorded between 2007 to 2010.