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Powers’ Lets us “Touch the World”

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Powers’ doesn’t really want to be placed in a specific genre, so each individual song can have a different feel to it.  With “Touch the World”, Powers’ goes into an Electric Techno feeling type of music.  Once you get into the song it has a catchy rhythm and lyrics.  They don’t dive to much into the the Techno feel so I think everyone will enjoy this.  Plus how can I not like a song referencing a comic book character.  For those of you that know me will understand that comment.  Anyway you don’t have to take my word for it Powers’ has made this available for you to listen to and watch their music video through their YouTube channel – Richard

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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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8-Bit Operator: A Tribute to Depeche Mode

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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

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Ep 5 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt: Kai Exos’ Album Telegraph

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Ep 5 Rockin’ in the Dirt: Kai Exos’ Telegraph

Join us this episode as April, Michelle, and Richard review and discuss Kai Exos’ new album Telegraph.  Thanks to Katie Trimble, of the Muse Box, for the continued support of 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) Telegraph, Kai Exos, 2014.  Available on iTunes.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “Gold”, Telegraph, Kai Exos, 2014.  Available on iTunes.

2) “Vigilante”,  Telegraph, Kai Exos, 2014.  Available on iTunes.

Links:

http://kaiexos.fm/ – Kai Exos’ Website

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kai-Exos/819973174695135 – Kai Exos’ 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 1 ComicPop Gets Animated with Frozen

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Ep 1 ComicPop Gets Animated with Frozen

In this episode Matt, Luis, Logan, Michelle, and Richard review and discuss Disney’s latest animated feature Frozen.

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) Frozen – Blu-ray/DVD two pack, Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, 2014.  ASIN: B00G5G7K7O, $25.16.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “Let it Go”, Demi Lovato, Frozen – 2 Disc Deluxe Edition Soundtrack, Walt Disney Records, 2013.  ASIN: B00EDY5KTA, $14.89.

Links:

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

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Lexie Roth’s Latest Single “Lost Memory”

 

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I can’t quite wrap my head around Lexie Roth’s music. Her instrumentals are soft and smooth, even when they pick up the pace a bit, but her voice is not. I feel like her voice was a little harsh for the song. She stuck out because she didn’t quite mesh well with the background music. The song in general I couldn’t get into either. It seemed rather monotone and I didn’t feel like it had any build up. It was relatively flat and I found it hard to listen to. None the less, Lexie does have a nice voice and if she finds the right sound for her I think she’ll go far.

-April B.

I’ve listened to Lexie Roth before and I do enjoy here voice.  I believe this particular single just has to much behind her with the instruments.  The instruments seem to be competing with her voice and kind of over powers it.  This is unfortunate because as I said Lexie has a voice that I enjoy listening to.  Check “Lost Memory” out provide to us from SoundCloud and check out her other singles as well.  I think overall you will like her sound. – 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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Neighbourhood Gives Us a Rap Feel

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THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
DEBUT NEW TRACK
“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.”
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

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

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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.

 

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LP is Strutting Her Stuff

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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 6th. 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 19th. 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