Reviews

Finger Of Speech Ep by Finger Of Speech, 2010

Home Base: Upstate South Carolina

Website: Finger Of Speech.com

Genre: Rock/High Energy/Hard

Finger Of Speech is:
Shane Curtis – Vocals/Guitar
Larry Sims – Guitar
Tim Walters – Bass/Backing Vocals
Austin Robinette – Drums

Bio: Finger Of Speech is an all original, high energy rock band based in Upstate S.C. We have been performing throughout the Southeast Region for several years & we are currently booking shows for the Spring of 2011. With an original sound ranging from the aggressive grooves of “Never Again” to the melodic overtones of “Impact Dawn” Finger Of Speech delivers an intense night of crowd-pleasing rock that leaves you wanting more. We have just released our debut self titled CD which is available now via our website, Amazon.com, iTunes, & many local independent music outlets.

The Omen EP by Kae, 2010

Home Base: The Netherlands

Genre: Alternative

Bio.:
Kae’s biography opens with this quote:

“Music is everybody’s possession.
It’s only publishers who think that people own it.” (John Lennon)

Kae is a singer with a unique, alternative music style. Her music is created by the Silent Project Cooperation – Alex Elzer and Korine (Kae) Varekamp which started mid-2008.

The music of Kae is very dynamic and has influences of Portishead (downtempo), Morrissey (britpop) and Velvet Underground (alternative rock).The lyrics are realistic, profound, gloomy and often cynical inspired by daily situations. Within the music world they’re often put down in a criticizing way. The vocals being thrilling and mysterious makes the music of Kae complete.

‘The Astronauts Dreams and Other Stories’ EP and other music by Translunar, Darrell Farnsworth

Home Base: Mansfield, England

Website: Translunar on Soundcloud

Purchase Link for “The Astronaut’s Dreams and other Stories” Translunar on Expat Records

Bio.: My name is Darrell Farnsworth and I presently work in the corporate world but have been performing, producing and writing various forms of music for over 20 years.

I have traveled the world and was a Soldier in a past life, serving my country in the BRITISH ARMY, where I worked in the desert and jungle’s of the world. I also have a great love of nature and have dived with Sea lions off the coast of Baja California as well as tracked Spirit Bears and Grizzly bears in British Columbia. Many of my experiences in life have been inspiration for my music.

Also the name TRANSLUNAR comes from from long term fascination with SPACE TRAVEL, particularly manned SPACE TRAVEL and in my music I really try to convey the emotions one I assume would feel, at launch, walking in space(EVA) or any other type of human process whereas some is feeling an extraordinary emotion or fear or exultation or sadness. It is with my use of melody, drama and emotion I am trying to connect with the listener.

Morning by The Keeping, 2009

Website: The Keeping

Bio.: The Keeping is an alternative pop/rock band from Franklin, MA. The sound of The Keeping has evolved over the years into something both pop-catchy and indie-intimate. With a versatile line-up of songs, The Keeping’s audience extends beyond the usual single-genre market.

Songs such as “Terminal” and “Snake Eyes” encompass a pop, upbeat attitude while maintaining intimate and interesting lyrics and melody. “Six Months of Hell” and “Daybreak” invoke mature elements of emotion that everyone can relate to regardless of age. Songwriting talent mixed with on-point live performances continue to increase The Keeping’s fan-base.

Chameleon and other tracks by Pixikill, 2010

Home Base: Northridge, CA

Compared To: Paramore, The Veronicas, Bloc Party, Pink, Avril Lavigne

Genre: Electronica, Pop, Grunge, Alternative, Rock

Website: Pixikill

Bio: Just one of them would be enough energy to light up Los Angeles. But even better, there’s two. Sisters Jewel & Blaire Restaneo stand as the front-women of Pixkill, claiming the hybrid style of electro pop grunge as their playground and joining fellow females like Avril Lavigne, The Veronicas, and Hayley Williams of Paramore at the forefront of young women who can rock a mic. More than attitude and eye shadow, though, Pixikill is music with message. Their undeniable chops make fans jump up and dance, and their tireless heart make ‘em open up and think.