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August 29, 2014

“Just Let Me Know” Single from Cabana Kids

The Cabana Kids. Where do I start? I just can’t tell if I like this group or not. The instrumentals are beautiful and Give me an earthy, boho feeling. The vocals on the other hand sound a little flat in comparison, instead of floating on top of the music I thought the vocals were pulling it down at times. The lyrics are there and I can tell the vocalists have talent, I think the biggest problem is whatever treatment they’re using in their voices to get the particular sound you’ll hear. If they can fix that part they’ll have a group that’s 100x better, and they’re already good so can you imagine how great they’ll sound? I can, and it’s pretty sweet.

-April B.

Check out “Just Let Me Know” through SoundCloud below:

August 29, 2014

Pravada Latest “Flatbush”

Pravada is now officially on my playlist. I loved there fast pace and the gritty effect the electric guitars gave it. I got a humongous Jack White feeling from Pravada and you know that’s always a good thing. You can hear the emotion and really see that Pravada believe in what their playing about. Usually I don’t take to well to music that sounds like its been haphazardly thrown together but in Pravda’s case they make it work wonderfully. The video was also pretty good and I didn’t see anything wrong nor particularly good with it. Pravda definitely has a good start and can only go up from here.

-April B.

Check out their music video to “Flatbush” from their YouTube channel:

August 26, 2014

Ep 14 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt with the Resistor’s First World Problems

Ep 14 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt with Resistor’s First World Problems

In this episode the ComicPop Crew review and discuss the album First World Problems from the artist Resistor. A big thank you to Katie Trimble, of the MuseBox, for providing Resistor’s album for us to review!

Join us for another fun episode by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know and we will put it in our review rotation list. Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording. Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you. So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this episode:

1) First World Problems, Resistor, Self Released, 2014.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “First World Problems”, First World Problems, Resistor, Self Released, 2014.

2) “Choose Your Parents Well”, First World Problems, Resistor, Self Released, 2014.

Links:

http://resistorsings.com/ – Resistor’s Website.

https://www.facebook.com/resistorsings – Resistor’s Facebook Page.

http://themusebox.net/ – The Muse Box’s Website.

https://www.facebook.com/musebox?ref=br_tf – The Muse Box’s Facebook Page.

http://thewileyone.com/ – The Wiley Ones’ Website

https://www.facebook.com/thewileyone – The Wiley Ones’ Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page.

August 22, 2014

Ep 28 ComicPop Visits with Yvonne Ventresca, Author of Pandemic

Join April, Jonathon, Luis, and Richard as they have a fun visit with, the author of the young adult novel Pandemic, Yvonne Ventresca. Learn some of the behind the scene stories on Pandemic and how Yvonne likes to write. Thanks to Rebecca Grose, of SoCal PR, for helping coordinate this visit.

For another great time listen above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list. Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording. Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you. So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this episode:

1) Pandemic, Yvonne Ventresca, Sky Pony Press, 2014. ISBN: 978-1628736090, $16.95.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “Virus”, Sarah Fimm, Musicalley.com, 2009.

Links:

http://yvonneventresca.com/ – Yvonne Ventresca’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/yvonne.ventresca.3?fref=ts – Yvonne Ventresca’s Facebook Page

http://socalpr.net/ – SoCal Public Relations Website

http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=d8596762629386b252e0d4d96853de35 – Sarah Fimm’s “Virus” on musicalley.com

http://www.musicalley.com/ – MusicAlley.com Website

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page.

August 21, 2014

AERS Blows in With “Blue Tempest”

The beginning of “Blue Tempest” has a very peaceful sound and I enjoyed the acoustic guitar playing above it, however, I’m not sure I feel the same way about the vocals. Since the music is more subdued the vocalist should have a stronger, purer sound. The wispy psychedelic feeling of the vocals honestly put me off. At around three quarters of the way through the song the vocalist got a little clearer but I still think it should’ve been a little more and carried throughout the whole song. The instrumentals are beautiful-especially at the end with the low note fading out. If AERS works out the vocals they will easily become a favorite to me and I don’t doubt to a lot of other people.

– April B.

Oh wow this is one of those serine songs. I can see why this would not appeal to most teens. I see “Blue Tempest” appealing to your upper college age and adult listeners that just want to relax and let go for a while. This definitely won’t appeal to everyone, but listen below through SoundCloud to see if you might like “Blue Tempest” and AERS. – Richard

August 19, 2014

Haley Pharo’s Single “Prisoner”

I really enjoyed the brief intro of “Prisoner” but I don’t think the feeling stayed for the whole song. It was a little too 90’s R&B for me. Neither the music nor Haley Pharo were very strong and clear. I like it when one or the other is strong so that the song doesn’t end up sounding mushy. I do get where Pharo is trying to go though and she’s on the right track. I liked the lighter melodies going along with a substantial bass, it just needs to be less muggy. Her music has a good beat that people will move to, as long as she keeps going in the direction I hope she is, she’ll do great.

– April B.

This is were everyone can see that music hits people differently. I enjoyed “Prisoner” and look forward to hearing more from Haley. However, I am a Child of the ’80s/’90’s, which falls within what April was talking about. Also to me Haley’s voice – not style reminds me of Debbie Gibson’s, but that’s just me. – Richard

The music video is below so you can check Haley Pharo out yourself. It comes to us from “Haley Pharo” YouTube channel:

August 15, 2014

Ep 27 ComicPop Visits with Simon (Tam) Young, Founder and Bass Player of The Slants

Ep 27 ComicPop Visits with Simon (Tam) Young, Founder and Bass Player, of The Slants

In this episode the ComicPop Crew visit with Simon (Tam) Young, the founder and bass player of the first all Asian Dance Rock Band, The Slants. April and Luis were able to meet Simon and the rest of the band at Anime Festival Wichita this year, where The Slants were featured artists and played the Festival’s concert. We want to thank Simon for taking the time to visit with April and both of them coordinating this visit. Enjoy!

Join us for another fun episode by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “Misery”, The Yellow Album, The Slants, The Slants, 2012.

2) “Let the Right One In”, The Yellow Album, The Slants, The Slants, 2012.

3) “Yellow”, The Yellow Album, The Slants, The Slants, 2012.

Links:

http://www.theslants.com/ – The Slants’ Website

https://www.facebook.com/theslants – The Slant’s Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page.

August 12, 2014

Ep 13 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt with Eugene Ripper’s Album Fast Folk Undergroung III

Ep 13 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt with Eugene Ripper’s Album Fast Folk Underground III

Join April, Michelle, Luis, and Richard as they review and discuss the album Fast Folk Underground III from Toronto’s Eugene Ripper. Thanks to Katie Trimble and the MuseBox for sending us Eugene’s album to review.

Join us for another fun episode by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

What we reviewed in this episode:

1) Fast Folk Underground III, Eugene Ripper, 2013.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “Hangman”, Fast Folk Underground III, Eugene Ripper, 2013.

2) “All Around the World”, Fast Folk Underground III, Eugene Ripper, 2013.

Links:

http://www.eugeneripper.com/ – Eugene Ripper’s Website.

https://www.facebook.com/eugeneripper – Eugene Ripper’s Facebook Page.

http://themusebox.net/ – The Muse Box’s Website.

https://www.facebook.com/musebox?ref=br_tf – The Muse Box’s Facebook Page.

http://younglyonsmusic.com/ – Young Lyons Website

https://www.facebook.com/younglyonsmusic – Young Lyons Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

August 11, 2014

herMajesty Gives Us the Single “Crystals”

Let me just start off by saying how cool it is that the band decided to start of their name lower cased and capitalized majesty, that’s probably one of the coolest band names I’ve ever seen. Now on to the music, I loved the intro and the instrumentals throughout the whole song. It had a sort of rocking motion that reminded me of the ocean and is very soothing. My only problem was the vocals. I don’t think the vocals fit well in general with the rest of the music. It didn’t sit on top of the music comfortably and overall I just didn’t really feel like it worked. If they could work on the vocals I would really like to see where they would go.

– April B.

Wow, this harkens back to the ’60’s style of music to me, maybe early ’70’s feel. It is a sound you don’t hear much these days. This will appeal to individuals in my age range that a younger crowd, unless they are open to a different feel to their music. – Richard

Go back in time with “Crystals” shared by SoundCloud:

August 11, 2014

Falling on Hard Times Single from Julius

Julius comes out of the gates strong with his intro and then the song kind of has a letdown when the vocals come in. The vocals were fine and I really loved the instrumentals behind him. The intro just doesn’t make sense with the rest of the song. The intro starts strong and makes me think something almost grand is about to happen, when in reality the song’s energy completely changes and I am left hanging high and dry. He should’ve either made the rest of the song fit his intro or made an intro that fit the rest of the song. Julius has great potential. Once he works out the kinks and rough music blending he’ll be great.

– April B.

“Falling on Hard Times” instrumentality does have a grandiose feel to it. Julius’ voice is one that has a storyteller tone to it that would work well with rock or folk music. I enjoy his voice and after listening to the single it is one that grows on you. The ending is a little harsh, but otherwise I liked the overall song and would be interested in hearing other songs by him – Richard

Thanks to SoundCloud for allowing us to share his single. Take a moment to listen: