Richard Brookman Jr. – Page 108

June 5, 2014

Neighbourhood Gives Us a Rap Feel

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

DEBUT NEW TRACK

“JEALOUSY”

“The Neighbourhood aren’t a group usually associated with hip-hop – but they soon will be. They’re putting together a new mixtape – titled #000000 & #FFFFFF – which features a bunch of up-and-coming rap stars. They’ve put out three tracks and we’ve got the exclusive on the fourth. It’s called “Jealousy” and features Casey Veggies and 100s – the latter of whom has literally teleported down from the purple mothership where Andre 3000, Prince, and George Clinton reside.”

— NOISEY

Who is this and what have they done with The Neighbourhood? I am confused by all of this. It’s not The Neighbourhoods style at all and I can’t figure out why they made the decision to feature rappers. I like rap fine but it shouldn’t be paired with The Neighbourhood. I didn’t enjoy the song and really hope they don’t do anything like this at all. The only part I was sort of into was the chorus but even that was a bit iffy for me. I love The Neighbourhood but this is too much of a stretch for me.

-April B.

This is quite a departure for The Neighbourhood and I can see how some people will be as April said “confused”. For those that have not grown accustomed to The Neighbourhood they will see this as a rap or hip-hop song and go on their way. It is definitely one that people will like or not. Check it out from SoundCloud below and see what you think, you might enjoy it. – Richard

May 30, 2014

Ep. 4 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt: Aaron Watson’s Album Real Good Time

Ep 4 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt: Aaron Watson’s Album Real Good Time

This go around April, Michelle, and Richard review and discuss the show’s first Red Dirt album, Real Good Time, from Aaron Watson. Thanks to Tami Millspaugh, of Texas Record Chick Promotions, for supporting 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) Real Good Time, Aaron Watson, Htk Records, 2012.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “July in Cheyenne”, Real Good Time, Aaron Watson, Htk Records, 2012.

2) “Fish”, Real Good Time, Aaron Watson, Htk Records, 2012.

3) “Hey Y’all”, Real Good Time, Aaron Watson, Htk Records, 2012.

4) “Raise Your Bottle”, Real Good Time, Aaron Watson, Htk Records, 2012.

Links:

http://www.aaronwatson.com/ – Aaron Watson’s website

https://www.facebook.com/aaronwatsonmusic – Aaron Watson’s Facebook page

http://texasrecordchick.com/ – Texas Record Chick Promotions website

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-Record-Chick-Promotions/144455464915 – Texas Record Chick Promotions Facebook page

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

May 29, 2014

LP is Strutting Her Stuff

LP

REVEALS TWO NEW TRACKS

FROM DEBUT ALBUM FOREVER FOR NOW

Celebrated singer/songwriter and performer extraordinaire LP will launch a pre-order for her upcoming debut album, Forever For Now, beginning today May 6^th. Those who pre-order the album here will receive an instant download of her current single “Night Like This.” Those who pre-order will also receive two additional tracks from the album, “Tokyo Sunrise” and “One Last Mistake,” on May 19^th. LISTEN NOW!

LP has crafted a deeply personal and emotive collection of songs for Forever For Now. She shares her journey making the album in the Forever For Now album trailer, which can be viewed here. A vital piece of content, the trailer gives viewers a closer look at this very special and unique talent.

LP is different to say the least. After listening to her two new songs, “One Last Mistake” and “Tokyo Sunrise”, I have mixed emotions. I liked the instrumentals and the beginning of each song. They sounded awesome and I got into it quickly. My only negative might be her voice, she has a good voice but I don’t know if it suits this particular music style. To me it sounds strange with her instrumentals but I can tell she’s talented. Another minor detail that bugged me was the name LP. It sounds a lot like EP to me and I got really confused just trying to figure out the name she goes by.

-April B.

April has not heard very much of Stevie Nicks. LP’s voice really reminds me of Stevie Nicks’ voice. The songs are good and if you like the Stevie Nicks feel you will like LP. Give her a try and you can listen to her single “One Last Mistake” and “Tokyo Sunrise” from SoundCloud below. – Richard

May 27, 2014

Ep. 25 ComicPop Visits with Peter Pixie Master of Ceremonies and Knowledge of Steampunk, Part 2

Welcome back! In this part of ComicPop’s visit with Peter Pixie we finish up discussing the Steampunk genre, then we visit about conventions and Peter’s duties as Master of Ceremony. Thank you to Peter for taking the time out of his busy schedule and doing this visit with him and have fun at all of the conventions you will be MCing.

For another fun visit 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.

Music drop used in this episode:

1) “Steampunk Serenade”, SpiceHouse, musicalley.com, 2012.

Links:

http://peterpixie.com/ – Peter Pixie’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/peter.pixie?fref=ts – Peter Pixie’s MC Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/thepeterpixie – Peter Pixie’s Facebook Page

http://www.musicalley.com/ – Music Alley’s Website

http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?pageNum_MusicList=1&totalRows_MusicList=123&BandHash=eb50b8c6ffe3178e25115180b287f9ee – “Steampunk Serenade”, SpiceHouse, musicalley.com, 2012.

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

May 24, 2014

Ep. 24 ComicPop Visits with Peter Pixie, Master of Ceremonies & Knowledge of Steampunk, Part 1

Ep. 24 ComicPop Visits with Peter Pixie, Master of Ceremonies and Knowledge of Steampunk, Part 1

In this episode Peter Pixie, Master of Ceremonies visits with April, Luis, Logan, and Richard about the genre of Steampunk.

For another fun visit listen above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Music drop used in this episode:

1) “Steampunk Serenade”, SpiceHouse, musicalley.com, 2012.

Links:

http://peterpixie.com/ – Peter Pixie’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/peter.pixie?fref=ts – Peter Pixie’s MC Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/thepeterpixie – Peter Pixie’s Facebook Page

http://www.musicalley.com/ – Music Alley’s Website

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

May 22, 2014

Rachel Griffin’s Single “A Summer Touch”

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:

May 22, 2014May 22, 2014

Pyramid Scheme’s Remix of Future’s “Move that Dope”

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.

May 16, 2014

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.

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.

May 13, 2014

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.

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

May 9, 2014May 9, 2014

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

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.

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.

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.