Reviews

This Is My Normal State: Angel Falls ++

Rock, ambient band that seeks to impress through a dreamy bassline and hauntingly sweet vocals. Hailing from Bristol, South West England, This Is My Normal State released their first recorded EP, Angel Falls ++ in 2009. This three song EP is filled with ambient rock sounds that comes with sweet, almost angelic, if you will, vocals from Yuka Kurihara. This album is the remastered version of their Angel Falls EP which the band recorded back in 2008. It is a quiet and slightly haunting trip down melodic soundscapes, much like walking into a colorful, beautiful but lifeless painting.

inSSIDer Wi-Fi Scanner

Tired of having to look for your wireless signal every now and then? If you have been having intermittent connection, then you might want to find out what's causing it and maybe change the channels for your wifi frequency so that it won't get interference from other signals. But, how do you do it? Well, changing the wireless channel is actually easy but if you want to do it easier, you can install inSSIDer Wifi Scanner. It is a helpful program that helps you scan your surroundings for any wifi network, view their encryption type, the channel they are broadcasting, its name and more. This will help you adjust your channel accordingly to get a better signal or simply tap into a free wifi network for all your browsing needs.

Can’t Stop The Daggers: ep one

Alternative indie rock band that brings to mind Radiohead only less weirder and poppier. Can't Stop the Daggers is a four piece group from Phoenix, Arizona. Their demo, EP one, contains four hypnotic indie alternative tracks filled with swelling synths and melodramatic drums. Capitalizing on their catchy and soothing sound, the group instantly captures their listeners attention. Can't Stop the Daggers is composed of guitarist Chris Chattom, Jon Partelow on vocals, Emily Schalick on bass and Lionel Luchessi on drums and percussion. Ep one is definitely a breakthrough Ep that contains great tracks suited for a quiet "me" time.

Neverball

Even though it may seem like years ago, there was once a time when people and children (back in the day) played a game called Pinball. It was an actual board with holes in it and a metal ball. Kids today might not even have the slightest idea what Pinball is but they might know Neverball. Neverball is a fun marble freeware game similar to that of Nintendo's Super Monkey Ball. The game is a fun and excellent way to kill time. Use the mouse to tilt the board and direct the ball through various obstacles. Send it flying in the air, hit or avoid obstacles and obtain coins.

Stickies

Tired of not being able to see your computer screen thanks to the little post-it notes and reminders that have filled it up? If you are, then you might want to get Stickies as an alternative instead. Stickies is a PC utility that you can use on your computer screen to jot down notes and other important tasks that you might want to do and remember throughout the day. It works just like a regular sticky note except its posted right in your computer screen. No more messy computer screens for you! Stickies contains plenty of great features like alarms, different colors and sizes, network sharing and a nice function where you can attach the note to a particular window.

Tab: The Freakout Tent

One producer/multi-instrumentalits plus one vocalist/lyricist equals one atmospheric and diverse album. The Freakout Tent is the third compilation from talented producer Anitek and rap lyricist/vocalist, Tab. These two go together like butter and bread. Anitek is known as a top trip hop producer, creating varied and interesting mixes to compliment any samples and vocals overlaid on a track. On the other hand, Tab is a rapper known for his solid verses. He hardly pulls witty one liners like most MCs like to do but instead relies on the structure of his lyrics to go against or flow with Anitek's sound.

Bullfrog

Looking for a fun way to spend some time in front of your Mac? Then playing Bullfrog could beat away your stress and boredom. Bullfrog is an entertaining and fun game made especially for the Mac system. In the game, you play a bullfrog that is trying to defend his home from bugs. Of course, the best way to beat these bugs is to stick out your sticky tongue and eat them! Of course, it's not as simple as munching on bugs; you have to do it before the time expires or otherwise you lose your home for good.

Autonomadic: Lies, Fear, and Hate

Punk rock that takes you back to the Sex Pistols heydays. Lies, Fear and Hate by Autonomadic exhibits first class punk rock. The album is almost comparable to the great Never Mind the Bollocks if only they came out back in the 70s. Today, most people who listen to this album will just cry out and say it's first class imitation. Coincidental or intentional imitation, these guys do a pretty good job. Lies, Fear and Hate is filled with 20 scathing, energy driven punk rock, with a hint of underground grunge that will blow you away. This trio of Justin, Todd and Baker capture a sense of raw and punk energy that's hard to spot in bands today.