Afro-Finnish band Maajo releases their third album, Water of Life, featuring two previously released tracks, “Better Days” and “Uelmissani,” via Wonderwheel Recordings. Maajo has evolved from a sample-based electronic musical project to a full-sized band, including African vocalists and musicians.…
“Quiet the Room” review: Skullcrusher’s debut album stuns with Helen Ballentine’s bewitching vocals
The name Skullcrusher immediately conjures up suggestions of doom metal, sludge, or thrash metal. The paradox between the appellation, which is the project of Helen Ballentine, and the music gainsays the aggression of any category of metal. Skullcrusher’s debut album,…
‘The Starter Wife’ review: Daphne Parker Powell bares her heart on latest album
Folk-rock singer-songwriter Daphne Parker Powell, releases her sixth album, The Starter Wife, a collection of songs echoing the question of ‘what’s forever for?’ Powell shares, “This album is an exercise in ‘radical trust.’ Younger me believed his vows to have…
‘Into The Blue’ review: Broken Bells takes a proggier direction on latest album
The collaborative project of Brian Burton and James Mercer, Broken Bells releases their new album, Into The Blue, the first since After the Disco, which dropped eight years ago. Burton, better known as Danger Mouse, and Mercer, vocalist and guitarist…
Star2 Opens Up about “GO!” and His Flair for Melodic Rap
Asian-American rapper Star2 recently unveiled his brand-new single/music video, “Run Away,” featuring HoodTrophy Bino. Born in a Thai refugee camp, cast off as a baby by his mother and father, Star2 moved to San Diego with his grandmother as a…
Interview: Papi Shiitake talks about “Mexican Moonlight,” his upcoming album, and his love for anime
New York City-based dream-pop singer and producer Papi Shiitake recently unveiled his new single/music video, “Mexican Moonlight,” a track lifted from his forthcoming album, Wabi-Sabi, slated for release on November 18 via Trash Casual. Talking about “Mexican Moonlight,” Papi says,…
Album Review: Kramies delivers bewitching melancholy on debut album
Singer-songwriter Kramies drops his new, self-titled album, an eight-track collection of dreamy soundscapes and storybook lyricism. An array of talented guests appears on the album, including Patrick Carney of The Black Keys, Jason Lytle of Grandaddy, Tyler Ramsey of Band…
