The Unravelling is from Calgary, Canada and lead vocalist Steve Moore was diagnosed with cancer in 2011. That’s enough to unravel anyone, but Moore recovered and together with his collaborator, project founder and instrumentalist Gustavo De Beauville, they have bounced back with a renewed energy that inspires. Woo! This song starts off with a punch.… Continue reading Track Review: “Revolt” by The Unravelling
Author: The Headbanging Hostess
Track Review: Artur U & The New City Limits’ “On a Holiday” and “Monkey House”
After listening to a couple tracks off their debut album Holiday From Eternity, Artur U & The New City Limits was not our cup of tea. “On a Holiday” starts off with a bang, but quickly fizzles. I’m not even sure the first words are in English. The vocals are both male and female, paired up… Continue reading Track Review: Artur U & The New City Limits’ “On a Holiday” and “Monkey House”
Album Review: [debut]’s Postcards from Berlin
From the press release: “acclaimed Los Angeles alternative/rock/electronic artist [debut], described by creator Gareth Thomas as ‘more than a band. It’s a music and art collective with an ever-changing cast.’ With music that’s both cinematic and emotive, [debut] successfully blends the modern electronic influences like IAMX and Massive Attack with the dark, reflective songwriting and lyricism… Continue reading Album Review: [debut]’s Postcards from Berlin
Album Review: The Great Game (Self-Titled)
The Great Game’s SoundCloud page says they are World music, but not really World music, but who the heck cares what genre they are. This music is deliciously eclectic! Rich and layered with instrumentation and beats that make you want to move. And the vocals are such fun, ever changing from smooth and lustful to… Continue reading Album Review: The Great Game (Self-Titled)
EP Review: Ape Men’s Zero
Not at all a zero, this album is poorly named. Ape Men is described on their Facebook page as, “Edgy indietronica formed on the post Iron Curtain fringe of the European Union.” Sounds fancy! It is pretty fancy, actually. I haven’t listened to electronica since I was smoking pot in Joe and Krista’s dorm room… Continue reading EP Review: Ape Men’s Zero
Scarfbombing Stammy
My New Year’s Resolution this year was to be more productive. I happened to be on a knitting kick as 2015 began and I knit myself a colorful cowl, a Painted Bunting inspired scarf and another scarf I affectionately refer to as my “Fruit Loop” scarf. Then Snowmageddon came. Armed with my needles and scraps of yarn leftover from… Continue reading Scarfbombing Stammy
Rock Masters Band – “Hit the City/Diamonds” Double Single Review
It’s a snow day here in Fairfield County, so when I was offered the chance to review another band for I.M.P. I answered with an enthusiastic, “Sure!” Rock Masters Band is a rock and roll supergroup from Finland formed in 2007. I sat down at the computer, put in my earbuds and had a listen… Continue reading Rock Masters Band – “Hit the City/Diamonds” Double Single Review