We are just having fun reviewing and discussing comic books, graphic novels, manga, anime/animation, music and movies that we have recently read, listened to or watched.
REN is sharing with our listeners her latest single “Give It All Up”. REN gives us an electro/pop single that would be comfortable in any dance club. The vocals are strong enough that the instrumentals don’t over power her. The balance is well done. So enjoy REN’s “Give It All Up” through SoundCloud – Richard:
Monogold is sharing with the ComicPop listeners the music video for their single “Lovebug”. The video has a throwback feel for those home videos that several families made. This is one past time my family didn’t partake in we didn’t even do much in the way of pictures. With this single Monogold blends their higher pitched voices in with the instrumentals. Their EP Yolk was released this past December so for a quick peek at Monogold’s sound check out the music video for their single “Lovebug” through their YouTube channel – Richard
Mungbean is sharing with our listeners their single “Am Your Eyes”. This single has an ethereal electronica sound to it. The vocals are blended in with the instrumentals that bring out the ethereal feel that I get. The duo are working on a planned EP for 2017 until then you can check out Mungbean’s sound with “Am Your Eyes” through SoundCloud – Richard:
Rosebug is sharing with the ComicPop listeners their debut single, “I Am the One” from their album Worst Way. “I Am the One” has an ethereal feel to it. I can here shades of Enya and Cindi Lauper with a touch of psychedelic to boot. Rosebug is certainly playing to a niche market, but give them a listen and you might discover a new sound you enjoy. Here’s Rosebug’s “I Am the One” through SoundCloud – Richard:
Brett Ferguson is sharing with our listeners his single “Take You Home”, from his album Let Go. This single has a simplicity to it that makes it a very welcome change of pace to all the singles out there that are vying for attention. Brett has a nice solid voice and the harmony he has with the female vocals is on point. With this acoustic version Brett hearkens back to the folk singers from the 1970’s like James Taylor or even Simon & Garfunkel. Brett’s album Let Go is available now so check you digital vendors to pick it up. Until then enjoy Brett Ferguson’s “Take You Home” through SoundCloud – Richard:
The Pinkerton Raid is sharing with our listeners their single “Ghost in My Bed”. The band has a very early Americana feel to it. The sound of “Ghost in My Bed” has a little bit of tinny sound to it, which is why I say it has an early Americana feel to the single. The rhythm also has a light airy feel to it supplied by the keyboard. So take a listen to The Pinkerton Raid’s “Ghost in My Bed” from their upcoming 2017 album Tolerence Ends, Love Begins through SoundCloud – Richard:
Von Sell is sharing with us again. This time it is his latest single “Miss Me”. “Miss Me” continues with the electronica sound, but this time he is going for what I believe is an ethereal feel. The vocals and music at times blends to the extent that his voice isn’t the front and center. The verse Von Sell comes in nice and clear, but it is when the chorus comes in that the blending occurs. This might be intentional because the title of the single is “Miss Me” and with the chorus if you aren’t paying attention you can miss Von Sell’s vocals with all of the other vocals and instruments that are coming in at that point. If this is the case, which I think is, it conveys and connects with the title of the single really well. Check out Von Sell’s “Miss Me” through SoundCloud – Richard:
The Head is sharing with our listeners their music video for their single “Raincoats”. With “Raincoats” The Head is giving us a taste of their rock music. This single isn’t a hard rocking single. It lands in that area that what many would say is popular rock or main stream rock. The Head have a nice sound that is easy to listen to. With the video for this single it felt like someone just grabbed a camera and said lets go make a music video to give it that homemade feel to it where the band is just goofing off, which makes it fun. The Head have a few more tour dates available where you can catch them out if they are in your area. Here is a sample of their music with the “Raincoats” music video through their YouTube channel – Richard:
TOUR DATES
Nov. 4- San Antonio, TX- Imagine Books and Records
Nov. 5– Houston, TX- Notsuoh
Nov. 6– Denton, TX- Dane Manor (House show)
Nov. 7– Tulsa, OK- Fur Shop
Nov. 9– Little Rock, AR- Whitewater Tavern
Nov. 10– Starkville, MS- 929 Coffee
Nov. 11– New Orleans, LA- Bank St. Bar
Nov. 12– Mobile, AL- Blind Mule
Von Sell is sharing with our listeners his single “Names”. From the beginning of “Names” you know it is a definite electronica/pop sound. During the middle section of the song it goes into an acoustical sound and then back to the electronica/pop feel. Von Sell has a nice clear voice that and one of my fears with electroinca music will overpower the singer. In “Names” Von Sell does blend in with the instruments, but it doesn’t over power his voice. His self titled EP is available so if “Names” is your groove be sure to check out the digital distributors for Von Sell’s EP. Until then here is Von Sell’s single “Names” through SoundCloud – Richard:
Scam Avenue is sharing with the ComicPop listeners their music video for “Sailor”. With “Sailor” this band is definitely placing their sound squarely in the New Wave sound of the 1980’s. The sound is reminiscent to something Human League would produce and for me this is gravy. Being a child of the ’80’s I eat this music up. The music video has parts where the vocalists are walking down the street until they meet each other. However, for me the more unique thing that I enjoy was when the duo was on screen and the instruments were laid over their images…very cool effect. Scam Avenue’s EP should be available on your digital downloaders. To give you a taste of their sound here is Scam Avenue’s music video for “Sailor” through their YouTube channel – Richard