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Major Love Event is a group based out of Portland, OR that is sharing their single “Sandy Sound”. The way this single is constructed, with a staccato beat, gives the verses a poppy sound and then it goes into a more flowing sound for the chorus. With this type of rhythm, being so catchy, it makes the listener almost unconsciously bob their head. Here’s Major Love Event’s, “Sandy Sound” single, through SoundCloud, from their self titled album, due out June 16 – Richard:
Omar Alhindi is sharing with our listener’s his latest single. In “Don’t Take My Love Away” he gives a solid performance. From the instruments to his voice it is all clicking. It also has a smooth flow to it that washes over the listener. When listening to the single I went to Hall & Oates in style, it really reminded me of something they would do and Omar’s voice is similar to Hall’s as well. “Don’t Take My Love Away” is from Omar’s debut album Bedhead Part 1 that you should be able to locate on your digital vendor of choice. Here’s Omar Alhindi’s “Don’t Take My Love Away” through SoundCloud – Richard:
Monogold is sharing with our listeners their second music video. This one is for their single “Naked”. The single and music video remind me the early 1990’s. The rhythm of the single just carries that feel with it and the singers blending with the instruments is the same 1990’s feel. The music video has a vibe that seems to be an homage to the film Benny & Joon from the 1990’s as well. I get this vibe because of the look and quirks of the lead in the video. If you dig Monogold be sure to look for their EP Yolk available through digital vendors. Here’s Monogold’s music video for their single “Naked” through their YouTube channel – Richard:
Late Night Episode is a new alt/rock band that is hitting the Summer with a great feeling song, with their single “Talk About Love”. This single just has a fun rhythm that gets into your body and makes you want to move. If your like me I dance in my chair even when I listened to “Talk About Love”. The vocals and the synth echo takes me back to high school in the 1980’s – earlier 1990’s. Just a fun single for the Summer time. The group is working on an EP so keep your eyes open on your digital vendors for when they release it. As of this time I have no date or name of their EP to give you. But here is a taste of Late Night Episode and their single “Talk About Love” through SoundCloud – Richard:
Ep 77 ComicPop Visits with Cyber PR’s Founder, Ariel Hyatt
You know all that great music you hear on ComicPop’s website and podcasts. They come to us by way of music public relation companies. One such company is Cyber PR. Ariel Hyatt, the founder of Cyber Pr, takes some time our of her day to visit with the ComicPop Crew about her latest public relations guide, “The Ultimate Guide to Music Publicity”, and shares with our listeners, who are budding musicians, the ins and outs of PR and what to expect from a PR company.
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Michael Slyvester’s Photography Website
Michael Slyvester’s Photography Facebook Page
ShadowStorm Studios’ YouTube Channel
ShadowStorm Studios’ Facebook Page
ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page
On June 24, Vance Major has graciously asked me to join in on a screening of Storm Front Part 1 and a Q&A panel afterwards at the 2017 SoonerCon in Oklahoma City. On the panel will be Vance Major – the Producer, Michael Sylvester – Captain Cooper of the Melbourne, John Snow – Lt. Commander Fador of the Melbourne, Larry Fleming – Lt. Doral of the Melbourne, and me Richard Brookman – Captain Stapleton of the Carson.
If you are attending be sure to come to the panel, slated for 10:00 am and meet everyone. The ComicPop Crew will also include Jonathon Rodriguez, Logan Brookman, and Luis Reyes that will be in attendance in the audience. If you can’t be there and want to help support them through the groups GoFundMe campaign: ShadowStorm Studios Balance of Terror GoFundMe
Planets is a group made up of Matthew Morgan, Christian Haberkern, and Tim Morgan. These gentlemen are sharing with our listeners the single “Reflections” from their upcoming EP Colors Alive. This EP was originally going to be a instrumental release, but as chance would happen the band got to know Rae Anna Beauford through their Facebook page and YouTube and began working with her to be the vocalist for their EP. “Reflections” is a melodic thoughtful piece and with Rae’s smoky voice it all comes together in smooth sounding single. Set back a give a listen to “Reflections” by Planets, featuring Rae Anna Beauford through SoundCloud – Richard:
Ep 55 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt with Sharon Knight
The ComicPop Crew take a musical journey with Sharon Knight. We start on the Celtic Isle and travel to different parts of Europe and end up back in the Celtic region. Join us as we discuss Sharon Knights album Portals. Many thanks to Cyber PR and their continued support of ComicPop Library.
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ShadowStorm Studios’ YouTube Channel
ShadowStorm Studios’ Facebook Page
ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page
Lucy & La Mer is sharing with out listeners their single “Honey, Put Your Weapons Down”. The sound that Lucy and La Mer developed for this single is a pop/folk mix. It is a serious song with lyrics that speak to a relationship that is hitting a rough spot. There are times when a person has weapons that they don’t realize and this songs mentions them, because when you see the title of this single you see “Weapons” and think guns or something of that type of weapon. However, the “Weapon” that most people don’t realize they weld everyday is their voice. And worst a “Weapon” could be a hand. Even with this heavy subject the rhythm and vocals of this single make it light and able to listen to and hear what is being said. Really a nice job in structuring this single. Lesson’s are easier to absorb when done in a comforting way rather than a harsh way. This is one to listen to, and with that here is Lucy & La Mer’s “Honey, Put Your Weapons Down” through SoundCloud – Richard
Kyle Motsinger, with his single “Midwest Boy”, has developed a piece that mixes a couple of time periods. At the beginning of the single the piano gives it a 1920’s feel and Kyle cements that feeling in the music video. The first minute, eight second of the music video feels like a 1920’s movie. After the minute – eight mark the music and video shift into a modern day setting and hits a pop beat that mixes 1970’s and current trends…you can definitely pick up on his theatrical background with this single. I’m sure Kyle is probably pulling from personal past, but his appearance and friendly face makes it hard for him to pull of a hard ridden Midwest boy. It’s a fun single that once it starts clipping along and with the upbeat feel I enjoyed it and hope he carries that upbeat feeling into his other music. Here’s the music video for “Midwest Boy” from Kyle Motsinger’s YouTube channel and then be sure to check out his album Far Away, available June 9, from your digital vendor of choice – Richard: