Reviews

The Black Heart

When your job gets too stressful, and you just want to shake off everything; take a mini break and play The Black Heart. This horror styled, macabre, beat 'em up game will definitely give you your fix. You don't only get to release some stress with this game but the bonus is that it is visually arresting. In fact, I think it rivals most commercial games out there in terms of style and production values. So sit back, relax, pick your favorite characters and start beating the hell out of your oppenent in The Black Heart.

Whalers

Fun indie pop rock that'll put a perfect cap to your summer. Chumming Around by Whalers is a feel good summer pop rock album that's definitely worth tripping to. Although the production quality is not that good, you can instantly tell just by listening to one track that these guys definitely have a gem up their sleeves. Hopefully, they'll take a cue and record a higher quality version and let us enjoy our last days of summer "chumming around."

Tofu

Got no plans of trading in your Macbook for a Kindle? Then you might want to get Tofu on your Mac to help you read your favorite e-books much easier. Tofu is a great application that helps you read a novel on your Mac as if you were reading an actual book. Most people hate the thought of reading a book on the computer screen; this little application helps to solve this problem. It helps make reading long reports, e-books or other long written material online so much easier.

Joey Kneiser: All Night Bedroom Revival

Alternative southern rock singer takes a stab at creating solo music. Joey Kneiser is best known as the frontman for Murfreesboro, TN rockers, Glossary. The band is still pretty much intact, in fact they released their latest album, Feral Fire just last February). All Night Bedroom Revival is the first solo album for Kneiser and from the looks of things, fans are hoping it won't be the last. The album is filled with beautiful acoustic and melodic tracks with heartwarming lyrics. It's a must listen and one of the best quality free albums you'll get anywhere.

Disen Gage: The Screw Loose Entertainment (Promo Version)

Progressive rock like no other from the Russian Federation. Bio chemists by day to prog rock minor gods at night, Disen Gage creates a fusion of jazz, rock and ethnic sound that doesn't shy away from complexities. Disen Gage creates music that incorporates highly intelligent/methodical rock and an experimental yet fun ethnic sound. The Screw Loose Entertainment easily passes off as a fourth King Crimson album.

15 Ball

There' s nothing like playing pool on a lazy afternoon. Of course, if you don't have your very own pool table lying around in your recreation area, then you do the next best thing, play online. One of the best pool games available online is 15 Ball. The game features believable 3D graphics which is perfect if you feel like to experience the look and feel of the real thing. Best of all, the game is absolutely free for download.

Futile: 7 Nightmares

Alternative progressive four piece from Germany. With the influx of generic alternative rock bands, it's hard to find bands (famous or not) that conform to the norm yet still stand out. Futile is one of the few bands that can do this. Truth be told, they do sound like just another rock/alternative band on the horizon, but some of their songs are quite good and worth checking out. Think German, slightly unrefined version of Staind, with a little bit more progressive.

Scaletron!

Need something to help you find out whether you are shrinking or enlarging a drawing properly? Then use Scaletron! This small and simple software for Mac works like an electronic version of the old graphic arts proportion wheel. It is perfect for figuring out the proper sizing for artworks, documents, and almost anything else you can think of. One of the best mini softwares that artists, photographers, pre-press gurus or web designers can have in their arsenal.

all2gethernow Creative Commons Compilation 2010

Compiling together some of the best German indie label acts under a creative commons license, all2gethernow Creative Commons Compilation 2010 is one kick-ass compilation. Apart from the awesome fact that it's available for free, the record lumps together a diverse set of bands that will satisfy any fanboy or fangirl's musical cravings. From electronic to indie rock, to hip-hop and even folk music, you'll definitely find what you want in this record.