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Night Club Lives Up to the Name

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Night Club is the duo Emily Kavanaugh, vocalist, and Mark Brooks, producer.  They have a Synth Pop Dance feel to their music.  You can here their music being played while you are out clubbing very easily.  The beats tell your body “get up and dance!” and if nothing else you will be nodding your head to it.  Having the duo cover INXS’ single “Need You Tonight” is completely appropriate.  They have played with the cover oh so little.  To me that makes this cover one of the better covers I’ve heard.  Don’t take my word for it.  The MuseBox is letting you listen to it below through SoundCloud – Richard

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Get in the Grove with “Best Days of Our Lives”

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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:

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Tanner releases “Come Alive” Music Video

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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:

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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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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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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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Ep. 14 MiniPop: Indie Rocker Scarlett Rabe’s “Battle Cry” EP

 

Ep. 14 MiniPop: Indie Rocker Scarlett Rabe’s “Battle Cry” EP

April, Logan, Michelle, and Richard review and discuss Scarlett Rabe’s EP Battle Cry.  Thanks to the Muse Box for their continued support of ComicPop Library with their variety of artists that they represent.

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 are:

 

1) Battle Cry EP, Scarlett Rabe.

 

Music clips used in this episode:

 

1) “Battle Cry”, Scarlett Rabe, Battle Cry EP.

 

2) “Free Fall”, Scarlett Rabe, Battle Cry EP.

 

3) “Live Before I Die”, Scarlett Rabe, Battle Cry EP.

 

Links:

http://scarlettrabe.com/ – Scarlett Rabe’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/ScarlettRabe.FanPage – Scarlett Rabe’s FaceBook FanPage

http://themusebox.net/ – The Muse Box Website

 

https://www.facebook.com/musebox?ref=br_tf – The Muse Box Facebook Page

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

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Siren’s “I Think I like You” Debut Single

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OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR BUZZED ABOUT SINGLE
Based in Los Angeles, CA, SIREN is an emerging female duo featuring longtime friends, Kat Ostenberg and Skyler Stonestreet. Blending a pop sound with elements of hip hop, and evocative lyrics that reveal a unique perspective, SIREN will entice you into their world. “I Think I Like You” produced by Mike Del Rio is pop gold.
‘I Think I like You’ is a mixed review for me. I loved the sharper instrumentals contrasting with the smoother tone of the vocals. It has a definite new age feel to it which I personally enjoy. My only complaint are the lyrics themselves. The lyrics are too simplistic, music should be deeper than just telling someone it’s complicated. There are so many more poetic ways to get that message across than just saying it outright. I know some people don’t like that much poetry-including me- but songs beg for it. It’s one of the few forms of poetry I like. If Siren could dig a little deeper with their future songs and really leave all of themselves on the score sheet they would be unstoppable.
– April B.
Here is their music video release of “I Think I Like You” from Siren’s “Siren Songs” channel on YouTube, check it out:


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McKellar Serves Up Some Scottish Rock

SCOTTISH ROCKER
EILIDH MCKELLAR
Exclusive Premiere of New Video for “Hold Steady” via Never Enough Notes 
Available NOW on iTunes
“Hold Steady” and Major UK Tour Featured on The Rocker
Debut Album DELTA DEVIL DREAMS Coming Later 2014

 

“Cool as a cucumber, Eilidh plays like a seasoned veteran, and some of what she does on her solo here is scarcely credible, considering her tender years. No silly overplaying,
just quiet confidence and genuine virtuosity.”

Eilidh has a really good quality voice for the rocker scene. With that said, I wonder if she has the intensity and drive to back it up. Her song “Hold Steady” seamed to drag a bit, I was waiting for the kick and it never came. Her style reminds me of something Jack White would put out. The difference between the two is that Jack always has something interesting going on with either the vocals or instrumentals at all times. Eilidh’s song seemed to fall flat and became a little repetitive to me. I am very interested in where she’ll go and how her music will evolve.

-April B.
Check out the music video for “Hold Steady”here on Eilidh McKellar’s YouTube channel:

 

Upcoming UK Tour Dates

 

March 31 – Smokestack

 

Leeds

 

 

April 6 – Greystone

 

Sheffield
April 18 – Voodoo Rooms

 

Edinburgh
June 24 – The Islington

 

London