April Brookman – Page 13 – comicpop library

August 6, 2014

Young Rising Sons single “King of the World”

Young Rising Sons is my type of music! From their look to their sound everyone appeals to my tastes artistically. I always talk about wanting crisper vocals but sometimes the opposite works just as good-if not better. Having crisper instrumentals with a more static sound for vocals is brilliant and makes the music even more interesting. The lyrics are amazing, poetic and truthful. The instrumentals also stand on their own and keep the song moving and the listener interested because they aren’t too repetitive. Young Rising Sons is great and I think I just found my back to school obsession.

-April B.

Check out Young Rising Sons’ music video for “King of the World” from their YouTube Channel. Its a great upbeat song:

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Immigrant Union’s single “I Can’t Return”

Immigrant Union has figured out the right amount of soft and hard sounds. The mellower, soft rock feel of the music is balanced with the sharp sounds of the vocals and backup singers. Even though the vocals aren’t crisp, compared to the rest of the music they sound crisp. It’s very hard to find the right balance when going into the retro, soft rock genre and Immigrant Union has figured it out. The only thing I have to pick out is that the music video is a little too retro. I loved the idea they were going for but it didn’t come off as a naturally retro video. It came off more as a 21st Century band trying too hard to capture a 20th Century look.

-April B.

Check out Immigrant Union’s video for “I Cant’ Return” from their YouTube Channel below:

August 4, 2014

Ep 12 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt with Stand Up and Say No’s Assuming Loyal EP

In this episode April, Luis, Michelle, and Richard review and discuss the Assuming Loyal EP by the Ottawa based band Stand Up and Say No. Thank you to Katie Trimble, of the MuseBox, for sending us Stand Up and Say No’s EP 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) Assuming Loyal EP, Stand Up and Say No, 2012.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “We Push Through”, Assuming Loyal EP, Stand Up and Say No, 2012.

2) “We Only Have Now”, Assuming Loyal EP, Stand Up and Say No, 2012.

Links:

http://standupandsayno.com/ – Stand Up and Say No’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/musicstandupandsayno – Stand Up and Say No’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://www.everfoundmusic.com/ – Everfound’s Webpage

https://www.facebook.com/everfound – Everfound’s Facebook Page

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

July 21, 2014

Ep 2 ComicPop On the Road at Anime Festival Wichita 10, Part 2

We continue with Luis, April, Logan, and Richard recounting their experiences at the 10th Annual Anime Festival Wichita.

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.

Music drop used in this episode:

“Anime Fan”, The Great Luke Ski, featuring Carrie Dahlby, musicalley.com, 2010.

Links:

http://www.afwcon.org/ – Anime Festival Wichita Website

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246633740372/ – Anime Festival Wichita Facebook Page

http://www.musicalley.com/ – Music Alley’s Website

http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?pageNum_MusicList=95&totalRows_MusicList=837&BandHash=53ed9999937c75761728272156dc002c – “Anime Fan”, The Great Luke Ski, featuring Carrie Dahlby, musicalley.com, 2010.

http://peterpixie.com/ – Peter Pixie’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/peter.pixie?fref=ts – Peter Pixie’s MC Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/thepeterpixie – Peter Pixie’s Facebook Page

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

July 17, 2014

Ep 1 ComicPop On the Road at Anime Festival Wichita 10, Part 1

Join Luis, April, Logan, and Richard as they recount their experiences at the 10th Annual Anime Festival Wichita.

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

Music drop used in this episode:

“Anime Fan”, The Great Luke Sk1, featuring Carrie Dahlby, musicalley.com, 2010.

Links:

http://www.afwcon.org/ – Anime Festival Wichita Website

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246633740372/ – Anime Festival Wichita Facebook Page

http://www.musicalley.com/ – Music Alley’s Website

http://metropolisamerica.com/ – Metropolis America’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/MetropolisAmerica – Metropolis America’s Facebook

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

July 14, 2014

Ep 10 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt with Adam Fears’ Album Golden Gravel Road

Ep 10 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt with Adam Fears’ album Golden Gravel Road.

In this episode April, Michelle, and Richard review and discuss Adam Fears’ album Golden Gravel Road. Thanks to Tami Millspaugh, of Texas Record Chick Promotions, for supporting ComicPop Library.

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) Golden Gravel Road, Adam Fears, LandStar Entertainment, 2013.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “Middle of Nowhere”, Golden Gravel Road, Adam Fears, LandStar Entertainment, 2013.

2) “On and On”, Golden Gravel Road, Adam Fears, LandStar Entertainment, 2013.

Links:

http://www.adamfearsmusic.com/ – Adam Fears’ Website.

https://www.facebook.com/adamfearsofficial – Adam Fears’ Facebook page.

http://texasrecordchick.com/ – Texas Record Chick Promotions website

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-Record-Chick-Promotions/144455464915 – Texas Record Chick Promotions 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.

July 8, 2014

Ep 9 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt with Jessica Childress’ EP Don’t Forget My Name

April, Luis, Michelle, and Richard review and discuss the EP Don’t Forget My Name by Jessica Childress. Thanks to Amanda Charney and the MuseBox for sending us Jessica’s EP 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:

Don’t Forget My Name EP, Jesscia Childress, 2014.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “I Quit”, Don’t Forget My Name EP, Jesscia Childress, 2014.

2) “Broken”, Don’t Forget My Name EP, Jesscia Childress, 2014.

Links:

http://www.jessicachildressmusic.com/ – Jessica Childress’ Website.

https://www.facebook.com/jessicachildressmusic?fref=ts – Jessica Childress’ Facebook Page.

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

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

www.lolitadark.com – Lolita Dark’s website

facebook.com/lolitadarkmusic – Lolita Dark’s Facebook Page

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

July 7, 2014

Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds Cover “Dancing in the Moonlight”

I immediately got a good vibe from just this group’s name. A good band name is crucial and shouldn’t be overlooked, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds intrigues me in a good way and makes me want to listen to their music. I loved the music itself and the group worked really well together for an eight-piece band. The vocals specifically had a nice gritty quality that worked well with the music. The only negatives I heard were that the vocals were a little hard to understand at times, diction is key for any singer. If you can’t get the message across to your audience you might as well not sing. I would’ve also preferred to hear an original song instead of a cover. I’m not a big fan of covers in general and it’s really hard to see how good a band is when they’re performing music that’s not their own.

-April B.

Check out their video to “Dancing in the Moonlight” from “Phases of the Moon Music + Art Festival” YouTube Page:

July 4, 2014

Ep 26 ComicPop Visits with Sam Wiley, Lead Singer of The Wiley Ones

Happy 4th of July everyone. For the holiday we are bringing you a fun visit that April, Michelle and Richard had recently with the lead singer of The Wiley Ones, Sam Wiley. We want to thank Melissa Nastasi of City Bird Publicity again for setting up the interview with Sam and a big thank you to Sam as well for taking the time out of his day to visit with us.

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) “Never Bored on a Board”, Kill it With Love, The Wiley Ones, 2012.

2) “Kill it With Love”, Kill it With Love, The Wiley Ones, 2012.

Links:

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

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

http://citybirdpublicity.com/ – City Bird Publicity Website

https://www.facebook.com/CityBirdPublicity – City Bird Publicity Facebook Page

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

July 1, 2014

Ep 8 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt with The Wiley Ones’ Album Kill it with Love

Ep 8 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt with The Wiley Ones’ album Kill It With Love

This time around April leads Michelle and Richard in a review and discussion on The Wiley Ones’ latest album Kill It With Love. We want to thank Melissa Nastasi of City Bird Publicity for the digital album to use for the 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:

Kill it With Love, The Wiley Ones, 2012.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “Shallow Water”, Kill it With Love, The Wiley Ones, 2012.

2) “Seize the Day”, Kill it With Love, The Wiley Ones, 2012.

Links:

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

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

http://citybirdpublicity.com/ – City Bird Publicity Website

https://www.facebook.com/CityBirdPublicity – City Bird Publicity Facebook Page

http://peterpixie.com/ – Peter Pixie’s Website