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Hey everyone. The site has been idle for a few days because April, Logan, Luis, and I (Richard) attended the 10 annual Anime Festival Wichita this past weekend and we had a fun time. We had so much fun that when we got back we came into the studios last night and recorded a two part convention podcast, on all we did and saw. These podcasts will be up next week after I edit them and package them.
Ep 7 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt with Pollimer’s EP Find Me
In this episode of Rockin’ in the Dirt April, Michelle, and Richard review and discuss LA-based Pollimer’s EP Find Me. I want to thank Margo Drgos and BlackPanda PR for providing the EP for ComicPop 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:
Find Me EP, Pollimer, 2013.
Music clips used in this episode:
1) “The Red Eye”, Find Me EP, Pollimer, 2013.
2) “On the Run”, Find Me EP, Pollimer, 2013.
Links:
http://pollimermusic.com/ – Pollimer’s Website.
https://www.facebook.com/pollimermusic – Pollimer’s Facebook Page.
http://www.blackpandapr.com/ – Black Panda PR’s Website.
https://www.facebook.com/Blackpandapr – Black Panda PR’s Facebook Page.
http://lastoneoutmusic.com/ – Last One Out’s Website
https://www.facebook.com/lastoneout – Last One Out’s Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page.
Ep 6 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt: Solwave’s The Beginning of the End
This is one that we had in the can and slipped through the cracks, but it’s been edited and packaged now for your listening pleasure. Join April, Logan, Michelle, and Richard as they review and discuss Solwave’s EP The Beginning of the End. I want to thank and apologize to Margo Drgos and BlackPanda PR. I mistakenly said that Margo was with The MuseBox and that is not the case Margo is with BlackPanda PR and BlackPanda PR provided the EP for ComicPop 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:
The Beginning of the End EP, Solwave, 2013.
Music clips used in this episode:
1) “Devil In My Head”, The Beginning of the End EP, Solwave, 2013.
2) “I Won’t Wait”, The Beginning of the End EP, Solwave, 2013.
3) “Follow”, The Beginning of the End EP, Solwave, 2013.
Links:
http://www.solwaveband.com/ – Solwave’s Website
https://www.facebook.com/solwaveband – Solwave’s Facebook Page
http://www.blackpandapr.com/ – Black Panda PR’s Website.
https://www.facebook.com/Blackpandapr – Black Panda PR’s Facebook Page.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page.
Ep 1 ComicPop Licensed to Read Pandemic by Yvonne Ventresca
In our first Licensed to Read episode April, Logan, Garrett, and Richard review and discuss Yvonne Ventresca’s young adult novel, Pandemic. A special thank you to Rebecca Grose of SoCal PR for sending us Yvonne’s book to review.
For another fun 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.
Today is the release date of 8-BIT OPERATORS – A TRIBUTE TO DEPECHE MODE- Enjoy The Science. This date is also the 30th anniversary of the Apple II 8-bit computer that 8bitweapon and ComputeHer use on this release.
This entire album utilizes “microchip synthpunk” technology… the sound character delivered by various micro-chips made iconic in the late 20th century (in Nintendos, Ataris, Gameboys, Commodore 64s, Speak & Spells, etc.), and when these devices are musically re-tooled, adapted, or even “circuit-bent”, brand-new creative options and sound palettes are invented.
8-Bit Operators is in our schedule for a podcast review. So come back in a couple of weeks when we will be recording our ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt episodes. April is currently away on vacation, but we do have four episodes in the can before she left that will be coming out in the next few weeks. – Richard
Ep 5 Rockin’ in the Dirt: Kai Exos’ Telegraph
Join us this episode as April, Michelle, and Richard review and discuss Kai Exos’ new album Telegraph. Thanks to Katie Trimble, of the Muse Box, for the continued support of 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.
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) Telegraph, Kai Exos, 2014. Available on iTunes.
Music clips used in this episode:
1) “Gold”, Telegraph, Kai Exos, 2014. Available on iTunes.
2) “Vigilante”, Telegraph, Kai Exos, 2014. Available on iTunes.
Links:
http://kaiexos.fm/ – Kai Exos’ Website
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kai-Exos/819973174695135 – Kai Exos’ Facebook Page.
http://themusebox.net/ – The Muse Box’s Website.
https://www.facebook.com/musebox?ref=br_tf – The Muse Box’s Facebook Page.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page.
I can’t quite wrap my head around Lexie Roth’s music. Her instrumentals are soft and smooth, even when they pick up the pace a bit, but her voice is not. I feel like her voice was a little harsh for the song. She stuck out because she didn’t quite mesh well with the background music. The song in general I couldn’t get into either. It seemed rather monotone and I didn’t feel like it had any build up. It was relatively flat and I found it hard to listen to. None the less, Lexie does have a nice voice and if she finds the right sound for her I think she’ll go far.
-April B.
I’ve listened to Lexie Roth before and I do enjoy here voice. I believe this particular single just has to much behind her with the instruments. The instruments seem to be competing with her voice and kind of over powers it. This is unfortunate because as I said Lexie has a voice that I enjoy listening to. Check “Lost Memory” out provide to us from SoundCloud and check out her other singles as well. I think overall you will like her sound. – Richard
Better Than All the Rest: Ajax Ray O’Vaque Reveals “Best Days of Our Lives” Single, Video
Anthony J. Resta’s alter ego launches first single from forthcoming Dreaming in Subtitles full-length out July 1st
The intro for Ajax’s “Best Days of Our Lives” was really cool, I really like the guitar part. I was kind of surprised when Ajax came in though, his voice is a little too high and airy for me to enjoy. I like all of the instrumentals and rhythms, they sound really awesome and the lyrics are really cool. His hook is good too and it gets in your head. The only thing I didn’t really like was, again, how high he sings. If he lowered it a bit I think I would enjoy it a lot more but I also know that there are people out there that will enjoy how the song is right now.
-April B.
When I hear this it takes me back to the ’50’s and ’60’s. Especially the sound which takes me back to when the Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, or any other surfing band would produce. All the way from the rhythm of the music to the higher voices that was popular for male singers back then. – Richard
Check out Ajax’s video from his “Ajax Rayovac” channel on YouTube and see what you think:
THE NEIGHBOURHOODDEBUT NEW TRACK“The Neighbourhood aren’t a group usually associated with hip-hop – but they soon will be. They’re putting together a new mixtape – titled #000000 & #FFFFFF – which features a bunch of up-and-coming rap stars. They’ve put out three tracks and we’ve got the exclusive on the fourth. It’s called “Jealousy” and features Casey Veggies and 100s – the latter of whom has literally teleported down from the purple mothership where Andre 3000, Prince, and George Clinton reside.”
-April B.
Make way for Tanner Stewart, a rising rock vocalist putting his stamp on the musical landscape. Tanner’s self-titled debut EP will be released June 5, 2014. Check out the second single “Come Alive,” out now.
I love the edgy, raw sound to Tanner’s music. It’s rough and imperfect and I love that. The old school rock feel is easy to beat my head to and instantly interested me. The lyrics are great in ‘Come Alive’ and Tanner’s voice is awesome. His voice suits the music and makes sense. The music was soothing and edgy at the same time. Tanner’s definitely peaked my interest and I think he’s got a bright future in front of him.
-April B.
Check out his “Come Alive” music video here from his “Tanner” YouTube Channel: