Modello: “Down 4 My Lover” smoothly slides over the groove of the beat!
As a child, Modello grew up in the Englewood area of Chicago, surrounded by the ever-present drugs and gang violence. He attended an elementary school...
Carrara – “LSTN” – laid back and classic sounding!
Growing up in a catholic family, Michael Carrara was exposed to the music of his faith, discovering his true love for God and music. He...
“HAZEY (The EP)” – something to behold!
Hazey aka Yung Doowee is a 19 year old producer and artist from Dallas, Texas. He moved to Portland 2 years ago and has devoted...
I, Symptom: “Miles Above the Baseline” – A sweeping electronic panorama
Music as boundless and overwhelming as “Miles Above the Baseline” needs a dominant focal point, which I, Symptom has. Flexing unwieldy synth lines, murderous drum...
Rick Shaffer: “STOLEN MOMENTS” balances garage primitivism and smart rock craft!
2017 marks Rick Shaffer’s eighth solo album, “STOLEN MOMENTS”, which was inspired by the concept that there are no guarantees or promises in life. Throughout his career,...
5Chevez: “Gracias” – Latino Rap to brighten up your day!
Harra and Matiaz are the Latin rap fusion duo "5Chevez" They began in 2011 producing music in 2011 and have affirmed themselves in 2017. Performing...
Flexico Deeskie: ‘Leanin’’ – it’s really hard to find flaws here
Flexico Deeskie comes out of Dallas, TX, to where he moved from Kansas City, MO, in 2005. Fresh on the grid, he became an active...
“Trump in the Trunk” will make you laugh…and think
From Backwards is a master at creating high quality music with low quality satire. The only thing more surprising than how well those two aspects...
Alien Skin: ‘1980 REDUX’ – the record is flawless
There aren't many synth-pop bands that I deem buyable today. I could probably count them all on my left hand. And if I only included...
KillJoy ft. Mastamind: “Potato Chip Pussy” – pure entertainment!
Joseph Wilks better known by his stage name KillJoy, is an American record producer, and rapper born in Emporia, Kansas. He began his career selling...
