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Rachel Griffin’s Single “A Summer Touch”

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The intro is a very clean opening with the piano. When Rachel comes in she has a nice clear sound. Even when she is going into the higher register you can understand her. The sound of this particular song is reminiscent to the Rat Pack days to me. Something you would hear in a night club or bar. Very moody and the instrumentals help support this feel with the piano, violin or base, and the soft brush of the drums. This song might not appeal to everyone, because it is a genre type feel, but give it a chance and I think it will grow on you.
I would love to hear other songs of hers to see what her voice sounds in other flavors of music. Having the different flavors will if nothing else keep Rachel from getting pigeon holed. – Richard
Thanks to City Bird Publicity for letting us know about Rachel Griffin and you can listen to “A Summer Touch” with her lyric video:

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Maudlin Strangers’ Remix of Bass Science’s Overdose

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MAUDLIN STRANGERS
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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

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X-Men: Days of Future Past Trailer

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The movie to see this weekend is another comic book adapted movie, X-Men: Days of Future Past.  So go enjoy the movie and thanks to “”X-Men Movies” channel on YouTube for providing the trailer:

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Ep. 3 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt: Irrepressibles’ Forbidden EP

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Ep. 3 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt: Irrepressibles’ EP Forbidden

In this episode April, Luis, Michelle, and Richard review and discuss the Experimental band Irrepressibles’ EP Forbidden.  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) Forbidden EP, Irrepressibles, Part of the Nude Trilogy, 2013.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “New World”, Forbidden EP, Irrepressibles, Part of the Nude Trilogy, 2013.

2) “Arrow (LUKAS Remix)”, Forbidden EP, Irrepressibles, Part of the Nude Trilogy, 2013.

Links:

http://theirrepressibles.com/ – Irrepressibles’ Website

https://www.facebook.com/TheIrrepressibles – Irrepressibles’ 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.

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Ep. 2 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt: Bearstronaut’s Paradice EP

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Ep. 2 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt: Bearstronaut’s Paradice EP

Join April, Michelle, Jes, and Richard as they review and discuss the Electric-Pop band Bearstronaut’s EP Paradice.  Thanks to Kelly Symes, of the Muse Box, for providing the EP for ComicPop to review.  Be sure to check out the Bearstronaut’s site for additional music.

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) Paradice EP, Bearstronauts, 2012.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “Better Hand”, Paradice EP, Bearstronauts, 2012.

2) “Passenger Side”, Paradice EP, Bearstronauts, 2012.

Links:

http://www.bearstronaut.com/ – Bearstronaut’s Website.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bearstronaut/133226833419693?ref=hl – Bearstronaut’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.

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

 

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Flash TV Trailer

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Looks like DC is doing with television what Marvel is doing in the movies, making a DC Universe that is tied together with the Arrow and Flash.  Question is will the new Gotham television series be tied in with the Arrow and Flash as well.  Any way here is the latest trailer from the CW with the upcoming Flash series that is spinning out of the Arrow series.  It looks like another winner to me.  Thanks to “The CW Television Network” channel on YouTube for the following extended trailer:

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Godzilla Trailer

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Well we get to try making a Godzilla movie again.  Basically they are ignoring the first Hollywood try at making a Godzilla movie and just doing a new one with a different take.  Still it’s Godzilla, if Logan and I don’t see it in the theater we will definitely see it when it hits DVD/Blu-ray.  Thanks to the “MOVIECLIPS Trailers” channel for providing the following trailer:

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Ep. 2 ComicPop…corn Movies Reviews The Wolverine

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Ep. 2 ComicPop…corn Movies Reviews The Wolverine

Join the ComicPop Crew as we discuss and review the feature film The Wolverine, directed by James Mangold and starring Hugh Jackman.

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.

Item Reviewed:

1) The Wolverine, James Mangold, 20th Century Fox, 2013.  ASIN: B009OSI582, $39.99.

Music Drops used:

1) “The Wolverine”, The Wolverine Soundtrack, Marco Beltrami, Sony Masterworks, 2013.  ASIN: B00CSW07Z6, $11.88.

Links:

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