Tag: Richard Brookman Jr.

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Phenix’ Music Video for “So Gone”

Phenix is sharing with us her music video for “So Gone” from her self titled EP.  The single itself comes in with a hard base beat, with the keyboard of all things but it works, that lets you know this song has attitude.  Phenix doesn’t let down when she comes in with the vocals either.  This single wants to let everyone know that the individual is ready for the world and will take it by storm.  Very much an empowering song.  Even in the music video the director had Phenix and the other ladies dance with hard stomping attitude as well.  Her EP is available from your digital vendor of choice so check out Phenix’ music video “So Gone” through her YouTube channel and then check out her EP – Richard:

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Emma Ballantine Single “Through Your Eyes”

Emma Ballantine is sharing with us a project she began with her singing/songwriting abilities.  This project is entitled Somebody’s Story, which is also her latest EP title.  The project is taking life stories that individuals have told her and she is putting them to song.  The single she is sharing with us today is “Through Your Eyes”, which is a story about a 14 year old that has autism.  If you have been listening to our podcasts for a while you will now this, but for newer listeners, the world of autism hits my family close to home with my Son being on the autism spectrum with aspergers.  The single is an emotional ballad for anyone (parent, sibling, or other loved one) that has experienced autism in their family.  The EP Somebody’s Story is available and you can get it from your digital vendor of choice.  One such vendor is iTunes where it has reached the #4 slot for the singer/songwriter charts.  Take a moment to listen to Emma Ballantine’s “Through Your Eyes” through SoundCloud – Richard:

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Miriam Tamar’s Music Video for “Who We”

Miriam Tamar is sharing with our listener’s her latest music video she has done for the single “Who We”.  The single is from her EP Firedance, which has reached the #4 slot on the iTunes World Music Charts.  Miriam has a nice lower register voice and she uses it to her advantage.  Some performers will strain their sound to hit the higher range when singing, but Miriam keeps it where she is comfortable and it makes for a great strong sound.  “Who We” has a pounding bass drum beat that hooks you instrumentally and then with Miriam’s voice the single almost takes on an other worldly feel, which I love.  The music video has very sweeping mountain and dessert scenes that gives the video a theatrical feel and then the direct made it in letter box style that just adds to that feeling.  Everything was very nicely done, so check out Miriam Tamar’s music video for “Who We”, from her YouTube channel and then find her EP Firedance on your digital vendor of choice – Richard:

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Island Apollo New Single “Hold It Down”

Island Apollo is giving our listeners a rockin’ anthem to check out, “Hold It Down”.  This single has that hard driving beat that gets you into the song from the beginning.  The vocals are on point with “Hold It Down” and I love that toward the end of the second third of the single there is a short bridge that sounds like it came out of a ’70’s TV detective/cop series.  With Island Apollo hitting it out of the park with this single I’m definitely interested in what else they will come out with.  Having VH1, CBS, and Fox Sports spotlighting you is an added bonus.  We don’t want to ‘hold’ Island Apollo ‘down’, but you will want to listen to their single “Hold It Down” here through SoundCloud – Richard:

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Shehzad Bhanji’s Music Video for “Till We Meet Again”

Instrumental Rock enthusiasts rejoice!  Shehzad Bhanji is back with his second album Profound Beginnings.  Shehzad is sharing with us his music video for “Till We Meet Again” that is available on this album.  The single starts out calm and quickly moves into a nice driving beat that gets you hooked.  Right after that Shehzad brings in his guitar that sings through the song.  Very nicely done and as everyone knows Logan and I love the instrumental pieces as much as the vocal pieces we receive here at ComicPop.  If you haven’t ever tried an instrumental song, this would be a great one to start with.  “Till We Meet Again” shows that instrumentals isn’t just for classical songs, but can be used to rock your world as well.  The music video uses locations beautifully and gives the single a sense of grandeur.  You can find his album, Profound Beginnings, on your digital vendor of choice, until then check out his music video for “Till We Meet Again” through his YouTube channel – Richard:

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Nick Blaemire’s Music Video for “She’s You”

Nick Blaemire is sharing with our listeners again.  This time it is the music video for his single “She’s You”.  Nick is a self proclaimed “Nerd Soulist”.  When you hear the opening of “She’s You” you definitely know that Soul is involved with that bass guitar strumming out the beat.  Then you have Nick coming in with his clear vocals keeping up an upbeat groovy feel.  This is a fun song along with a fun music video.  With “She’s You” having such an infectious beat you won’t be able to stop yourself from moving along with the rhythm and singing along.  I have to point out I loved the scene where they have Nick singing on top of a bed and he has to adjust his glasses…everyone that wears glasses knows what he is going through.  His forthcoming EP is The Ampersand and if he keeps having fun like this can’t wait to hear the rest of it.  Start your day with Nick Blaemire and his music video for “She’s You” through his YouTube channel – Richard:

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Ep 74 ComicPop Visits with The McGannon’s about Their Latest “Charlie Sullivan and the Monster Hunters” Release

Ep 74 ComicPop Visits with The McGannon’s about Their Latest “Charlie Sullivan and the Monster Hunters” Release

D.C. and C. Michael McGannon have exciting news for everyone.  The 4th Charlie Sullivan and the Monster Hunters: The Dragon Gate novel will be available for everyone this next week!  They also give our listeners exclusive news about upcoming projects they have in the works and a new author at their Wyvern’s Peak Publishing imprint.  So come have fun with the McGannon’s and the ComicPop Crew.

What we discussed in this episode:

  1. Charlie Sullivan and the Monster Hunters: The Dragon Gate, D.C. McGannon and C. Michael McGannon, Wyvern’s Peak Publishing, 2017.

Music clips:

  1. “Strangers Like Me”, Tarzan Soundtrack, Phil Collins, Walt Disney Records, 1999.
  2. “One Call Away”, Nine Track Mind, Charlie Puth, Artist Partner Group, 2016.

Links:

Charlie Sullivan and the Monster Hunters Website

Wyvern’s Peak Publishing Website

Wyvern’s Peak Publishing Facebook Page

The Monster Guys Website

Last One Out’s Facebook Page

ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

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Alxxa Shares Music Video for “Nobody”

A couple of months ago Alxxa shared with us her single “Nobody”.  As I stated then this is one that would be comfortable in any dance club.  With it’s slower beat and dub step mixed in this lends itself to a sultry feel that dancers can get a little more personal with.  The video itself lends itself to this feeling as well with Alxxa center stage.  Here’s Alxxa with her music video “Nobody” for you to enjoy – Richard:

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Justin Lacy’s New Single “Sealed”

Justin Lacy is sharing with our listeners his new single “Sealed” off his second album entitled Control Burn.  Justin has the folk feel down and I love the bass beat he has going through the single which is interspersed with a light sound that he pulls off with an acoustic guitar.  Justin has one of those voices that reminds me of how Bob Dylan sang.  Here’s Justin Lacy’s “Sealed” through SoundCloud for you to check out and then you can go to your digital vendor of choice to give him some love by purchasing his Control Burn album that is available now – Richard:

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Ep 10 ComicPop Heroes Take on “Hinges”

Ep 10 ComicPop Heroes Take on “Hinges”

The ComicPop Crew takes a strange turn into a toy marionette world.  We aren’t the only newcomers through.  Orio and Bauble are new to this world as well.  We join them to discover what this world is and that Orio and Bauble’s role in it will be.  Join our discussion for Meredith McClaren’s Hingles Book 1: Clockwork City.

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.

Item reviewed:

  1. Hinges Book 1: Clockwork City, Meredith McClaren, Image Comics, 2015.   ISBN: 978-1632152534, $15,99.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Malfunction”, Quintessential, Steam Powered Giraffe, Steam Powered Giraffe, 2016.
  2. “Train of Thought”, Four Songs, Andrew Lubman, 2007.

Links:

Image Comics Website

Occupants the Movie Website

Julia Camara’s Website

Julia Camara’s YouTube Channel

ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page