Saturday, February 28, 2009

"Whitelite Britelite" by Auradrone (Electronica Artist from Los Angeles, California(CA))

Imagine if the members of The Cure decided to replace lead singer Robert Smith with a sexy female vocalist. If you can't, then perhaps listening to "Whitelite Britelite" by Auradrone will help you see the big picture. Hailing from Los Angeles, the band is fronted by the very talented Jon Mack. Her vocals are filled with tasty lyrics and sex appeal to the max. Just give a good listen to songs like "Auto Erotic" and "A Channel," and listeners will be able to hear her vocals at their best. The band is also very good and is great at changing the style of songs while still keeping that "Auradrone" sound throughout it all. "Indigo Child" is both classic 80's and super erotic at the same time, so be sure to give that track a few spins. If you love The Cure or the sound they represent, give Auradrone's "Whitelite Britelite" a good listen.

-Shaun H. and the radioindy.com reviewer team
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"Back to Basics 2009 Remix" by Finlay Morton (Rock Artist from The United Kingdom)

Finlay Morton takes a crop of classic rock influences and fuses them together with some country, resulting in a fine album called "Back to Basics 2009 Remix." Morton's songwriting is very similar to that of Tom Petty, with Americana flowing throughout the album and the sound of an organ whirling about. This influence is most evident on songs like "Hang On To Your Dreams" and "My Friend". The best attribute about Morton is his silky rock voice, emulating the more recent vocal tones of Pink Floyd's Roger Waters. Give "Scary Monsters" a good listen and you will hear those vocal tones similar to Waters'. There is also some nice country lap steel work on the song "Back To The Start". If you own Petty's "Wild Flowers" album or anything put out recently by Neil Young, you will love Finlay Morton's "Back to Basics 2009 Remix."

-Shaun H. and the radioindy.com reviewer team
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Friday, February 27, 2009

"Organic" by B. Keyler (Rock Artist from Norway)

B. Keyler's latest album, titled "Organic," is a wonderful blend of moving adult contemporary ballads and avant-garde rock. Keyler's lush voice gets all kind of action with ranges from lounge jazz (like in "The Sweetest Kiss") to hard rock (such as "Seven Stars"). The ballad "When You're Gone" is a very sentimental piece and also features another classic vocal track from Keyler. For something a little different, check out the opening track titled "Freaky Moments," a song which will have you singing along during and after hearing it. The title track rocks the hardest and, like "Freaky Moments," will have you singing along. B. Keyler's "Organic" is a great listen for anyone who enjoys listening to Liz Phair or adult pop/rock that strays just a bit from the norm.

-Shaun H. and the radioindy.com reviewer team
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Monday, February 16, 2009

"I Will Do It" by Patrick Rydman (Jazz Artist from Sweden)

Singer/songwriter Patrick Rydman takes listeners on a journey through the years of classic jazz and delves into the Great American Songbook genre as well. Although he does stick with traditional jazz form, Rydman separates himself from being pinned as just a jazz artist by layering pop voicing over his music on the new album "I Will Do It." One fine example of this is the song "Flying Angel," which could easily be heard on any adult contemporary station today. Sticking to the standards of jazz, Rydman gives us "Walking in Our Sleep" with soft drum beats and complimentary organ progressions. Besides great songwriting, Rydman also has a very smooth and silky voice that echoes the sounds of James Taylor or even Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake and Palmer. If you are looking for a smooth jazz CD that is going to offer more than just another version of "Take the "A" Train," then Rydman's "I Will Do It" is the way to go.

-Shaun H. and the RadioIndy Reviewer Team
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"Hide and Speak" by Nessi (Country Artist from Germany)

Award winning singer Nessi flaunts her angelic voice on her newest album which is embedded with acoustic folk/jazz material on "Hide and Speak." Her partner in crime, Canadian guitar player William Mackenzie, also does his part with some solid acoustic playing. Nessi showcases her polished vocal range on songs "Like Steel" and "Empty" while also depicting her stories through her lyrics quite well. Mackenzie's guitar playing shines through on "Midnight" with his James Taylor-esqe finger style picking. In addition to these two fine musicians are notable guests Harry Manx and Kevin Breit who has played with Norah Jones. "Hide and Speak" is a must have for any fan of Carla Bruni or Norah Jones.

-Shaun H. and the RadioIndy Reviewer Team
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Friday, February 13, 2009

"Imposi-bull" by Infinite Tone (Rock Artist from Quebec, Canada)

With their debut release of "Impossi-bull," rock band Infinite Tone has compiled a collection of powerhouse rock songs. Reminiscent of '80's head-banger music, Infinite Tone centers their sound around big guitars and melodic vocals. The lyrics are well-written and are sung with confident and crisp vocals. The keyboards also play an immense part in this group's sound. Take note of the Hammond B-3 organ sound on the solo of "Burn!" or the chord stabs on the title track "Impossi-bull." Listeners will be able to notice the diversity in the tempos in "Picture of You" and "In My Eyes," which are slow rock ballads driven by power chords on guitar. If you're a fan of Guns N' Roses or AC/DC you will thoroughly enjoy listening to the edgy hard rock tunes on the Infinite Tones' album "Impossi-bull."

-Diane and The RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009

"Unforgettable Soweto" by Jay Lou Ava (Jazz Artist from District of Columbia)

Releasing his latest album "Unforgettable Soweto," artist Jay Lou Ava gives the listener an outstanding collection of his latest compositions. Cleverly blending the musical techniques of jazz and African-based music, this album delivers an assortment of diversity. The guitar on "Te Revoir" is exquisitely fused with emotional spirit, with nice layering of instruments and percussion. One album highlight is the song "Tara," where the female vocals are smooth and silky with a nice bounce to the springy beat. In a change of genre, "My Latin Feeling" has a Latin-based piano melody with solid support on the guitar. "Unforgettable Soweto" is a delectable mixture of jazz merged together with African rhythms and is one jazz album well worth hearing.

-Diane and The RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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Sunday, February 8, 2009

"Men and Flies" by Martin Hagfor (Rock Artist from Norway)

"Men and Flies" Martin Hagfors latest effort, is Indie songwriting at its finest. Hagfors does a fantastic job with this record both in his eloquent lyrics and in the choice instrumentation on every song. The first track off the album, "Appetite" features a beautiful staccato string arrangement and a vocal approach similar to the Indie master himself, Elliot Smith. Another great selection on "Men and Flies" is the song "Tattooed on My Eyes." This song has that element of fusing both old and new rock sounds with an end result of something between The Band and Ryan Adams. Hagfors really does an outstanding job on this CD and is a real hidden gem amongst his musical peers.

-Shaun and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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Saturday, February 7, 2009

"Polarity" by Ian Cocker and The Times (Pop Artist from Australia)

Ian Cocker and The Times have released their latest easy listening/pop album "Polarity." This album features well-written lyrics with catchy melodies while blending different genres of music. Vocals are cool and relaxed, which shows the versatility covering this select style of music. Harmonies are sweet and polished while never overpowering the lead vocals. The chemistry within this group of musicians is genuine as they perform with consistent tonality and rock-solid sounds. Feel the cool jazz on "Through My Skin" with the crisp sound of the ride cymbal and flavorful chord progressions on the piano. Catch the bluesy guitar licks and soulful organ stabs as they play harmonic progressions on "My Lane." You won't want to miss hearing Ian Cocker and The Times' "Polarity," especially if you're of fan of Sting or John Mayer, as it captures a little jazz, blues, and soft rock.

-Diane and The RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009

"A Breath of Fresh Air" by Ricardo Sinclair (Reggae Artist from Georgia (GA))

Sit back and enjoy the original collections on "A Breath of Fresh Air" by hip-hop artist Ricardo Sinclair. Sinclair projects his easy flowing rhymes with style and refreshing wordplay. Let the addictive beats move you as the sensation of the bass and drums play with driving punch. The production quality is great on the mix, as listeners will be able to hear the multi-layered instruments on this album very clearly. The synth orchestra intro in "Favorite Food- Monstar" adds a splash of tonal quality. Feel the colorful piano progressions smoothly cascading as the sound of the ocean waves gently roll, while also taking you away to a warm tropical place on the title track "Breath of Fresh Air (I Guarantee)." "A Breath of Fresh Air" is well worth hearing as it is embedded with hip-hop beats and reggae overtones which blend with futuristic sounds.

-Diane and The RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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Monday, February 2, 2009

"All That I Could Give-New Edition" by David Hansen (Easy Listening Artist from California(CA))

David Hansen's "All That I Could Give-New Edition" is a wonderful piece of music that really delivers to the adult contemporary crowd. Although his background is strongly rooted in jazz music, Hansen throws out more of an adult pop punch on his most recent effort. On the title track "All That I Could Give" screams of classic James Taylor vocal approach and is smooth and silky in style. If you are looking for some soothing jazz then "Love In Three Days" is a good track to check out. It features some very well polished jazz flute riffs and invites you into the artist true musical taste. This CD could easily be spun on any light rock radio station today and is a great listen. Should you find yourself wanting to hear something new and in the musical style of James Taylor or Steve Winwood then "All That I Could Give- New Edition" is a CD you will want to add to your collection.

-Shaun and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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