Tag: Richard Brookman Jr.

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Trapdoor Social’s Single “Never Stop Listening”

Trapdoor Social is sharing with our listeners their latest single “Never Stop Listening”.  Music and politics have been intertwined since I can remember.  With the single “Never Stop Listening” the band is adding their voice to a cause they want to draw awareness.  The single itself can be listened to and be referenced in a completely different way.  It is with the music video for the single that draws attention to the Dakota Access Pipeline, by using images from the camp.  The single itself is a very well done soft rock ballad that is enjoyable.  Here’s Trapdoor Social’s “Never Stop Listening” music video through their YouTube channel.  If you want to catch them live I have some of the upcoming dates listed  – Richard:

Tour Dates 

March 7th, Charleston, SC, The Royal American
March 8th, Awendaw, SC, Barn Jam
March 11th, St. Augustine, FL, Genungs Fish Camp
March 14th, Austin, TX, SXSW
March 15th, Austin, TX, SXSW
March 16th, Austin, TX, SXSW
March 17th, Austin, TX, SXSW
March 18th, Austin, TX, SXSW
March 19th, Huston, TX, Super Happy Funland
March 20th, Dallas, TX, The Door
March 22nd, Wichita, KS, Mead’s Corner
March 23rd, Omaha, NE, Down Under Lounge
March 24th, Iowa City, IA, Yacht Club
March 25th, Chicago, IL, Moe’s Tavern
March 27th, Milwaukee, WI, Cactus Club

March 29th, Minneapolis, MN, Nomad World Pub

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Ep 9 ComicPop Heroes Take on “Velvet”

Ep 9 ComicPop Heroes Take On “Velvet”

We enter the dark and treacherous would of espionage.  It’s not always pretty and you don’t know who you can trust as  friend or foe.  Join the ComicPop Crew as we discuss Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting’s graphic novel Velvet Vol. 1: Before the Living End.

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. Velvet Vol. 1: Before The Living End, Ed Brubaker – writer, Steve Epting – artist, Elizabeth Breitweiser – colorist, Chris Eliopoulos – letters, Image Comics, 2014.  ISBN: 978-1607069645, $9.99,

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Spy”, Spy, Super Junior, SM Town, 2012.

Links:

Image Comics Website

ShadowStorm Studios’ YouTube Channel

ShadowStorm Studios’ Facebook Page

ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

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Vacances Single “Human”

Vacances is sharing with the ComicPop listeners his single “Human”.  Vacances has with this single has that 1980’s style synth/pop going.  When he first came in with the lyrics my mind went straight to a similar sound as Human League.  Like most of these types of songs his voice is blending in with the instrumentals.  This is a fine line that Vacances will have to watch.  With “Human” he stays at the appropriate level of being right above the instrumentals.  But with his softer voice he will have to watch the power of the instrumentals so they don’t over take his voice.  Like I said though with “Human” it is working.  So check out Vacances’ “Human” through SoundCloud – Richard:

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Jetty Rae’s Single “Take Me To The Mountain”

Jetty Rae is sharing with our listeners her single “Take Me to the Mountain”.  Jetty is playing with two different styles of music with this single.  I definitely hear a country blend with the instrumentals, but they are slowed down and her singing the lyrics is dragged out like you would hear in a psychedelic single.  This might be a little bit of a challenge for new listeners, but for individuals that enjoy the psychedelic feel will get into this single.  For me liking more upbeat songs, this is a mood piece for me and when they mood hits it fits.  Here’s Jetty Rae’s “Take Me to the Mountain” through SoundCloud – Richard:

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Ep 12 ComicPop On The Road at Starbase Studios with Ray Tesi

Ep 12 ComicPop Library On The Road at Starbase Studios with Ray Tesi

Logan, Jonathon, and Richard are still at Starbase Studios.  This time we run into Ray Tesi, the Director of Starship Republic, a Star Trek fan film production.  We have a short visit with Ray catching up with him and his production.  We here at ComicPop have been fortunate to visit with several new and old friends alike.  Thanks to Ray and all of them for joining us for some fun and their patience as we put the visits up for all to enjoy.

Music Drops Used:

  1. “Movin’ Right Along”, Kermit and Fozzie, The Muppet Movie SoundTrack, Atlantic Records, 1979.

Links:

Starship Republic’s Website

Starship Republic’s IndieGoGo Page

Starbase Studios Facebook Page

Starbase Studios YouTube Channel

Starbasebsitee Studios Website

ShadowStorm Studios’ YouTube Channel

ShadowStorm Studios’ Facebook Page

ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

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Aria Wunderland’s Single “Coup D’etat

Aria Wunderland is sharing her single “Coup D’etat” with our listeners.  I know that this is a politically charged single, but I’m not going to dwell on that aspect except to say that it doesn’t matter who has the reigns of authority they should always be questioned and have checks and balances.  With that “Coup D’etat” has an unsettling rhythm to it that I believe Aria was going for to have the listener have a sense of unease.  The vocals themselves are sometimes lost within the music with her singing at a level that is right at the same level as each other.  Here’s Aria Wunderland’s single “Coup D’etat” through SoundCloud – Richard:

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Griffin Oskar’s Title Track “Hostage”

Griffin Oskar is sharing with our listeners his title track from his EP “Hostage”.  This single hit me just right.  Griffin has a nice clear voice and the rhythm is catchy and got my interest right away.  “Hostage has a pop/folk feel to it and as everyone knows I enjoy that type of music.  The single also has elements of hip hop in it as well.  Griffin’s Hostage EP has already been released so take a moment and check out “Hostage” through SoundCloud and if you enjoy it like I did be sure to support him by purchasing his EP – Richard:

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Salt Petal’s Latest Single “Telephone”

Salt Petal is giving our listeners a trip to the beach with their single “Telephone”.  This single has that surf music vibe to it that was really popular in the ’60’s.  “Telephone” is from the band’s upcoming album Rare Hearts, and it is scheduled to drop April 28.  So grab your board and enjoy Salt Petal’s single “Telephone” – Richard:

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PEP latest single “Get Physical”

PEP wants everyone to enjoy their single “Get Physical”.  If PEP’s sound is consistent with what they are doing with “Get Physical” they could be a fun group for me to listen to.  The group has a few different styles going on with this single.  They have a tribal beat going on that you would hear in something like The Lion King, but when they verse comes in I automatically go back to the ’50’s and thinking of how the Shangri-Las sang with “Leader of the Pack”.  Then with the chorus you get a pop feel that gives you a ’70’s vibe.  It doesn’t seem like all of these types of music would work, but it does and I’m eager to hear what PEP does next.  Here’s “Get Physical”, by PEP, through SoundCloud – Richard:

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Solarrio’s “Safety of a Mob” Music Video

Solarrio is sharing with us his music video for the single “Safety of a Mob”.  This single has his signature electro/pop style, but he brings it down a little bit and has this single be a little introspective.  We don’t get political here and even though the song title can be interpreted as political Solarrio handles it in such a way that the topic is neutral.  “Safety of a Mob” could apply to any situation and any view.  So he is to be commended for walking that line.  The music video is put together with him in a forest interspersed with flashes, of what I can a film negative look, of a person that one would typically think of being in a mob.  Here’s Solarrio’s “Safety of a Mob” through his YouTube channel and if you like what you hear be sure to support him – Richard: