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My Darling Fury’s “Over, Under” Single

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‘Over, Under’ is definitely mood music. I really enjoy the soothing roll of the instrumentals and was surprisingly happy with the singer’s voice. I usually don’t find a higher man’s voice very nice, but I really liked this one. It fits the music nicely and makes sense. The breakdown in ‘Over, Under’ was also really cool. It showed that My Darling Fury has potential in faster songs as well. I’m looking forward to seeing this group grow and break out of their shell and recommend them to everyone.

-April B.

You can check out their music video to “Over, Under” below from Vimeo:

Over, Under – My Darling Fury from Todd Matthews on Vimeo.

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Young Rising Sons Whistling Along on “High”

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House of the Young Rising Sons: Dirty Canvas Music Launches Newest Band with Release of “High” Video

Artist development company headed by Shep Goodman and Aaron Accetta reveals next big roster addition

“High” from Young Rising Sons definitely got me high. From the very beginning I loved it, any type of whistling usually wins me over. The voice is great and the lyrics mean something. It’s hard to find that now. I already liked the song from the very beginning, but when the bass came in it was game over. I was completely in love with this song. Anyone who reads my reviews know how much I love bass and this is another example of just how awesome it can be. The bass transformed the song from an ok song into an awesome song. It’s that extra umph that’s really needed to make a song.

-April B.
Check out the video below from the “YoungRisingSons” YouTube Channel.  Very catchy and I think you’ll like it:

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Ep. 4 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt: Aaron Watson’s Album Real Good Time

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Ep 4 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt: Aaron Watson’s Album Real Good Time

This go around April, Michelle, and Richard review and discuss the show’s first Red Dirt album, Real Good Time, from Aaron Watson.  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.

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) Real Good Time, Aaron Watson, Htk Records, 2012.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “July in Cheyenne”, Real Good Time, Aaron Watson, Htk Records, 2012.

2) “Fish”, Real Good Time, Aaron Watson, Htk Records, 2012.

3) “Hey Y’all”, Real Good Time, Aaron Watson, Htk Records, 2012.

4) “Raise Your Bottle”, Real Good Time, Aaron Watson, Htk Records, 2012.

Links:

http://www.aaronwatson.com/ – Aaron Watson’s website

https://www.facebook.com/aaronwatsonmusic – Aaron Watson’s 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

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

 

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Raw Fabrics Gives us “Down the Drain”

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Raw Fabrics are an L.A.-based trio of 21-year-olds with an armload of anthemic songs that mix the driving bass lines of modern dance-punk bands with production sheen of modern radio bands.

Raw Fabrics music is unique in the best way possible. Their use of guitar and a kit mixed with a couple of other mixes sounds awesome and they should definitely stick to it. The lyrics are just as good and works really well with the instrumentals. From the catchy rhythm to unforgettable lyrics–Raw Fabrics has it all! I will keep a very keen eye out for this group and I think anyone who is a fan of music in general should too.

-April B.

Thanks to Black Panda PR for alerting us of Raw Fabrics.  You can listen to their music on their SoundCloud account here: https://soundcloud.com/rawfabrics

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LP is Strutting Her Stuff

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LP
REVEALS TWO NEW TRACKS
FROM DEBUT ALBUM FOREVER FOR NOW
Celebrated singer/songwriter and performer extraordinaire LP will launch a pre-order for her upcoming debut album, Forever For Now, beginning today May 6th. Those who pre-order the album here will receive an instant download of her current single “Night Like This.” Those who pre-order will also receive two additional tracks from the album, “Tokyo Sunrise” and “One Last Mistake,” on May 19th. LISTEN NOW!
 
LP has crafted a deeply personal and emotive collection of songs for Forever For Now. She shares her journey making the album in the Forever For Now album trailer, which can be viewed here. A vital piece of content, the trailer gives viewers a closer look at this very special and unique talent. 
LP is different to say the least. After listening to her two new songs, “One Last Mistake” and “Tokyo Sunrise”, I have mixed emotions. I liked the instrumentals and the beginning of each song. They sounded awesome and I got into it quickly. My only negative might be her voice, she has a good voice but I don’t know if it suits this particular music style. To me it sounds strange with her instrumentals but I can tell she’s talented. Another minor detail that bugged me was the name LP. It sounds a lot like EP to me and I got really confused just trying to figure out the name she goes by.

-April B.

April has not heard very much of Stevie Nicks.  LP’s voice really reminds me of Stevie Nicks’ voice.  The songs are good and if you like the Stevie Nicks feel you will like LP.  Give her a try and you can listen to her single “One Last Mistake” and “Tokyo Sunrise” from SoundCloud below. – Richard


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Ep. 25 ComicPop Visits with Peter Pixie Master of Ceremonies and Knowledge of Steampunk, Part 2

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Ep. 25 ComicPop Visits with Peter Pixie Master of Ceremonies and Knowledge of Steampunk, Part 2

Welcome back!  In this part of ComicPop’s visit with Peter Pixie we finish up discussing the Steampunk genre, then we visit about conventions and Peter’s duties as Master of Ceremony.  Thank you to Peter for taking the time out of his busy schedule and doing this visit with him and have fun at all of the conventions you will be MCing.

For another fun visit 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.

Music drop used in this episode:

1) “Steampunk Serenade”, SpiceHouse, musicalley.com, 2012.

Links:

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

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

http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?pageNum_MusicList=1&totalRows_MusicList=123&BandHash=eb50b8c6ffe3178e25115180b287f9ee – “Steampunk Serenade”, SpiceHouse, musicalley.com, 2012.

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

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Ep. 24 ComicPop Visits with Peter Pixie, Master of Ceremonies & Knowledge of Steampunk, Part 1

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Ep. 24 ComicPop Visits with Peter Pixie, Master of Ceremonies and Knowledge of Steampunk, Part 1

In this episode Peter Pixie, Master of Ceremonies visits with April, Luis, Logan, and Richard about the genre of Steampunk.

For another fun visit 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.

Music drop used in this episode:

1) “Steampunk Serenade”, SpiceHouse, musicalley.com, 2012.

Links:

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

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

http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?pageNum_MusicList=1&totalRows_MusicList=123&BandHash=eb50b8c6ffe3178e25115180b287f9ee – “Steampunk Serenade”, SpiceHouse, musicalley.com, 2012.

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

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Maudlin Strangers’ Remix of Bass Science’s Overdose

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MAUDLIN STRANGERS
UNVEIL
LISTEN @ EARMILK
DEBUT EP COMING SUMMER 2014
 
Maudlin Strangers is the Los Angeles based solo project of Jake Hays, a multi instrumentalist/vocalist, who tracked, engineered, and produced his forthcoming Overdose EP all from his bedroom in Agoura Hills, CA. He creates haunting musical soundscapes you’ll never forget.
 
Maudlin Strangers’ highly anticipated debut EP will be out later this summer.

I was a little on the fence about Maudlin Strangers’ remix of “Overdose” but was soon run over. As soon as the lyrics came in with the slow, heavy bass I fell in love. The creativity and skills it takes to do a remix (a good one at that) is underappreciated. They give this song a breath of fresh air. I actually started looking for more of their music after listening to this. The lighter sounds on top of the bass gave it all more depth and made sure the listener never got bored. My only critique is the very beginning before the lyrics started; it doesn’t fit the song at all and sounds weird.

-April B.

Check them out above at Earmilk or listen below and thanks again to Black Panda PR for letting us know about Maudlin Strangers:

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Pyramid Scheme’s Remix of Future’s “Move that Dope”

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A monumental year for Electronic Dance Music (EDM), 2013 saw artists like Martin Garrix and Disclosure zoom up the charts, and reclusive robots, Daft Punk, take home five Grammys for Random Access Memories.  But, this is a new year.

Enter Sterling Pike and Adam LaRossa.

Pike and LaRossa are the friends and Atlanta natives behind Pyramid Scheme, the electronic dance duo that is anything but a scam. Evidenced by tracks like Gotcha and Vladimir Putin, Pyramid Scheme creates an impressively high-energy, Big Room House sound that leaves listeners wanting much, much more.  With a forthcoming EP, a soon-to-be-released remix of Future’s Move That Dope and loads of talent, the dynamic duo is setting itself up to take over the club scene.

I’m kind of lukewarm when it comes to Pyramid Scheme. I wasn’t very impressed with their remix of Future’s “Move That Dope”. There was never a hook or beat I could get into and start moving to. The lyrics didn’t compliment the music either and everything felt too detached. Instead of the music working together and making the end result even better the music felt separated and edgy. Nothing went well together and seemed a little forced at times. There were a couple spots that I liked but overall I wouldn’t come back to this remix. They’ve got a lot of potential; they need to work on what they want their sound to be and make sure it all works well together.

-April B.

 

One thing I will mention that April didn’t is that the instrumentals.  If you just listen to the instruments, I do like the rhythm and beat.  I’d like to hear something else by them to compare later. – Richard

Be sure to check it out you might like what you hear and a thank you to BlackPanda PR for letting us know about them.

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Shane Gamble a Country Singer to Watch

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Shane Gamble knows what he’s doing, even his name is awesome. Gamble is probably one of the coolest last names I’ve heard and it definitely sticks in your head. “Beautiful Work” is a pure country song that isn’t annoying. He’s got just the right amount of twang in his voice without sounding really bright and annoying. The song itself immediately gives off a good vibe from the start, it has a good beat and build up to the chorus. The hook is great and his lyrics tell a clear story that I can understand. I love this song, especially during the breakdown towards the end of the song. I’m looking forward to seeing what else he’ll come out with and I’m almost positive any country fan will too.

-April B.

 

Tour Dates:

Thursday, June 5 – CMA Fest / The “Highway” Stage – Nashville, TN – 7:30PM
Friday, June 13 – Taste of Reston – Reston, VA – 4:30PM
Friday, June 27 – Friday Night Live – Herdon, VA – 6PM
Saturday, June 28 – Knob Hall Country Music Festival – Clear Spring, MD – 4PM