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.

Ep. 1 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt: Rachael Sage’s New Destination EP

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Ep. 1 ComicPop Rockin’ In The Dirt: Rachael Sage’s New Destination EP

Join the ComicPop Crew as we discuss and review Rachael Sage’s latest EP, New Destination.  Thanks to Black Panda PR for supporting ComicPop Library.  Be sure to check out Rachael’s site for additional music.

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What we reviewed in this episode:

1) New Destination EP, Rachael Sage, Black Panda Pr, 2014.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “New Destination”, New Destination EP, Rachael Sage, Black Panda PR, 2014.

2) “Wax”, New Destination EP, Rachael Sage, Black Panda PR, 2014.

Links:

http://rachaelsage.com/home – Rachael Sage’s website.

https://www.facebook.com/rachaelsagepage – Rachael Sage’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 Facebook Page.

Rachael Sage New Single

Rachael Sage Rolling Out New Single & EP
Newly Confirmed Tour and Festival Dates for the Spring  
Including SXSW

LISTEN TO EP TITLE TRACK “NEW DESTINATION”
Featured on American Songwriter
Title track “New Destination” drew inspiration from Carole King’s Broadway musical, “Beautiful.” After Sage left the show with an ‘I Feel The Earth Move’ feeling, she was determined to write an upbeat groove-tune on the piano with a classic, pop hook.
“One part Elton John, one part Kate Bush” (UNCUT), Sage has had an illustrious career as an independent artist, praised by the likes of The Wall Street Journal, New York Times and MOJO. Sage has shared the stage with Eric Burdon, Ani DiFranco, Marc Cohn, Sarah McLachlan, Judy Collins and Elizabeth McGovern (Downton Abbey). Her songs have appeared on MTV, HBO, the “Fame” soundtrack, and the current season of Lifetime’s #1 reality series, “Dance Moms.” Sage has made a name for herself as one of the most active touring artists in indie music with her dynamic piano playing, delicate guitar work and soulful vocals. Billboard has said “her keen ironic sense of humor and quirky sense of the profound is what makes her special as a songwriter“ and RollingStone.com called her a “genuine talent.”
The beginning of Rachael’s song “New Destination” reminded me of something Sara Bareilles might put out and made me interested in what was coming next. Unfortunately I was a little disappointed in the song as a whole. Her voice seemed strangely soft and didn’t have any conviction to it-it didn’t sound like she believed whole heartedly in what she was singing. Her chorus was also anticlimactic to me and fell short.

-April B.
If you like what you heard, with “New Destination”, look for her upcoming EP or find her on iTunes.  Also you can see her live on stage at the following tour sites.
Tour Dates:
03/12 – Austin, TX / SXSW – MusicGorilla Showcase @ Burnside’s Tavern – 3:00PM
03/14 – Austin, TX / SXSW – Invasion Of The GoGirls @ Austin Java – 11:30AM
03/14 – Austin, TX / SXSW – The Alex & Ani Stage @ Bourbon Girl – 3:00PM
03/15 – Austin, TX – MPressFest SXSW 2014 Official Day Party @ Soho Lounge – 12:00PM
03/18 – Albuquerque, NM  – Cherry Hill Library – 12:00PM
03/18 – Albuquerque, NM – The Cooperage – 7:30PM
03/19 – Albuquerque, NM – Taylor Ranch Library – 12:00PM
03/20 – Bisbee, AZ – Café Roka Starlite Lounge – 7:00PM
03/21 – Scottsdale, AZ – The Western – 7:30PM
03/22 – Redondo Beach, CA – Studio 519 House Concert – 8:00PM
03/23 – Altadena, CA – Coffee Gallery Backstage – 7:00PM
03/25 – San Francisco, CA – Hotel Utah – 8:00PM
03/28 – Los Angeles, CA – “Secret Songs” at MorYork Gallery – 7:00PM
04/04 – St. Petersburg, FL – Hideaway Café – 8:00PM
04/05 – Safety Harbor, FL – Safety Harbor Singer-Songwriter Festival – 12:00PM
04/25 – Binghamton, NY – Cyber Café West – 9:00PM
05/02 – Washington, DC – The Corner Store – 8:00PM
05/08 – New York, NY – SubCulture – 7:30PM
05/13 – Hamden, CT – The Ballroom At The Outer Space – 8:00PM
05/31 – West Hartford, CT – HartFolk Festival – 7:30PM
06/13 – Indianapolis, IN – Second Stage @ Irving Theater – 8:00PM
06/20 – Clive, IA – The GrapeVine – 7:00PM
 
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Indie Pop Darling To Make Waves in 2014
 
Debut Single “Heaviest Of Weights”
Coming January 2014
Exclusively via TheFader.com
 
 

Monday, December 16, 2013 – Impassioned guitar slinging vocalist COOPER is the newest project from Kate Cooper and executively produced by Sara Quin (Tegan & Sara). COOPER’s debut single, “Heaviest of Weights” (coming January 2014 exclusively via TheFader.com) highlights COOPER’s indie rock sound and strong, yet angelic vocals.
Catch up with COOPER now with a free download of her track, “Flood”  (available via her website). The ethereal, rousing choral-synth “Flood” builds the anticipation for forthcoming single “Heaviest of Weights” and debut album coming next year.
LISTEN TO COOPER now.
Cooper has an interesting sound.  I like the beat and her sound on “Flood”.  Of course I love the upbeat music.  If the rest of her music is like this she will be one to watch.
Twitter @listentocooper
Instagram @listentocooper