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.
Sun Gods to Gamma Rays gives us a single that has that other worldly feel just in time for the week of Halloween. “A Ghost to Find” is one that harkens back to the psychedelic sound of the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. This is one that won’t make you jump up and dance it is more of a melodic tune where you put it in after a long day and relax. Check out Sun Gods to Gamma Rays music video for “A Ghost to Find” from their YouTube channel – Richard:
Today is the release date of 8-BIT OPERATORS – A TRIBUTE TO DEPECHE MODE- Enjoy The Science. This date is also the 30th anniversary of the Apple II 8-bit computer that 8bitweapon and ComputeHer use on this release.
This entire album utilizes “microchip synthpunk” technology… the sound character delivered by various micro-chips made iconic in the late 20th century (in Nintendos, Ataris, Gameboys, Commodore 64s, Speak & Spells, etc.), and when these devices are musically re-tooled, adapted, or even “circuit-bent”, brand-new creative options and sound palettes are invented.
8-Bit Operators is in our schedule for a podcast review. So come back in a couple of weeks when we will be recording our ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt episodes. April is currently away on vacation, but we do have four episodes in the can before she left that will be coming out in the next few weeks. – Richard
Last Sunday, on the full moon, Hawker M. James (formerly Mike James/Mikey Jukebox, mastermind behind Admirers and The Mercies, one-time Longwave drummer), a prolific singer/songwriter known in part for his DIY production ethic, released a brand new single entitled “Manifest Destiny” exclusively with American Songwriter. A new single will be released on the full moon of each month and this will be the third of 12 tracks to be placed on a full-length album entitled Phases to be released by Ardent Music at the end of the year.On last January’s full moon, Hawker M. James, released “These Hands Are Made Of Fire” a pure indie rock track with just a hint of Manic Street Preachers and Guided By Voices. Last month, Hawker released “I Need Your Love!” co-written with former Longwave bandmate Steve Schiltz and was exclusively premiered on Buzznet.
HAWKER M. JAMES (EX-LONGWAVE) TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE EVERY FULL MOON
VALENTINE’S DAY RELEASE ENTITLED
“I NEED YOUR LOVE!” OUT NOW!
FULL LENGTH RELEASE BY END-OF-YEAR ENTITLED “PHASES”
Last Friday, Hawker M. James released a brand new single entitled “I Need Your Love!“, co-written with former Longwave bandmate Steve Schiltz. A new single will be released on the full moon of each month and this will be the second of 12 tracks to be placed on a full length album entitled Phases to be released by Ardent Music at the end of the year.
On last month’s full moon, Hawker M. James (formerly Mike James/Mikey Jukebox, mastermind behind Admirers and The Mercies, one-time Longwave drummer), a prolific singer/songwriter known in part for his DIY production ethic, released “These Hands Are Made Of Fire” a pure indie rock track with just a hint of Manic Street Preachers and Guided By Voices.
I love Hawker M. James smooth sound that they mix with stinging rock, if that even makes sense. They keep me interested throughout the whole song without anything grating on my ears. I am reminded of Jake Bugg and Jack White when I listen to them–two artists I extremely enjoy listening to. Hawker M. James has a great future ahead of them and will always find a spot on my playlist.