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Introspective Indie Rock | Earthware - ‘Juniper Hollow’

Juniper Hollow by Earthware is a single that delves into the theme of not placing undue reliance on external sources for happiness, emphasizing introspective lyricism and the bittersweet realization that depending solely on external factors for fulfillment often leads to disappointment. The track is a reflection of Earthware's, real name Eli Wheeler, journey in overcoming self-doubt and overthinking, presenting a blend of melancholy introspection with soft, enveloping instrumentation. This song continues the exploration of themes started in Wheeler's previous works, with influences from the 70s and 80s City Pop, as well as contemporary indie pop sounds. For those AudioFuzzer’s interested in the blend of nostalgic vibes and indie pop innovation, Juniper Hollow offers a compelling listen that invites introspection on the balance between seeking external validation and finding inner happiness​. Read the full article

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Introspective Indie Rock | Earthware - ‘Juniper Hollow’

Juniper Hollow by Earthware is a single that delves into the theme of not placing undue reliance on external sources for happiness, emphasizing introspective lyricism and the bittersweet realization that depending solely on external factors for fulfillment often leads to disappointment. The track is a reflection of Earthware's, real name Eli Wheeler, journey in overcoming self-doubt and overthinking, presenting a blend of melancholy introspection with soft, enveloping instrumentation. This song continues the exploration of themes started in Wheeler's previous works, with influences from the 70s and 80s City Pop, as well as contemporary indie pop sounds. For those AudioFuzzer’s interested in the blend of nostalgic vibes and indie pop innovation, Juniper Hollow offers a compelling listen that invites introspection on the balance between seeking external validation and finding inner happiness​. Read the full article

[aormetalrock]

Cairo Knife Fight - Seven (2017)

Cairo Knife Fight – Seven (2017)

On August 17 2017 the band released the second single from ‘Seven” entitled A-Eight featuring another video collaboration with Hannah Tasker-Poland, Karl Lear and Andrea Hows. AudioFuzz chose this moment to label the band “NZ’s secret weapon, one of the best bands ever” and implored their readers to “jump on this bandwagon.” (more…)

[nathankmusic]

Audiofuzz Review

Here is a short review of my upcoming record Methodist Girls by Audiofuzz.

"Nathan K. is one of the great singer/songwriters in the same vein as Conor Oberst and Bonny “Prince” Billy.  Nathan K. has a wry sense of humor while never being mean nor too sweet.  Melancholy is a great way to describe his work. His CD, Methodist Girls, will be released July 8.  This is a CD all music lovers should be looking and waiting for.  Impressive."

http://audiofuzz.com/see/nathank/

Listen/purchase: Methodist Girls by Nathan K.

[zwergeldon]

Zwerg "I'm A Joke To You" Dual Citizen Well, he did it again.  "I'm A Joke To You" is a great song and a great, sexy video.  This is one of the greatest songs I've ever heard, and with the producti...

[chrisryanspeaks]

DANCE: Sextile - “New York”

Sextile got us moving here at AudioFuzz today with their extra fuzzy single “New York.” The housey, dance track is just what you need to get motivated on this stormy afternoon in New York. The video gives us all the feels and more. What do you think? Read More: Since 2015, Sextile has cemented their place at the intersection of coldwave and post-punk. After slowly rolling out three energetic singles – “Contortion”, “Modern Weekend”, and “Crassy Mel”. Today, the Los Angeles trio has announced the new LP PUSH, out September 15th, and their signing to Sacred Bones. Today, they've shared the song “New York,” which opens with frosty synth tones that give way to a house-y drum machine groove and distorted, elastic bassline. “We’re tough out here but the love goes crazy,” singer Mel Scaduto repeats, paying homage to the warm steeliness of her birthplace. It’s accompanied by a boisterous video, directed by Jim Larson, and which features Mel having a lively time while bouncing between Big Apple landmarks. Sextile’s work has always lingered near the moody outer limits of the dancefloor. But “New York” douses the act’s knack for propulsion in a hyper, neon glow—as energized as the city from which it takes its name. On the track, Sextile offers: "Written as a dedication to my former home and birthplace. Cause New Yorkers are really tough, but their love goes crazy" - Mel Since emerging in 2015, Sextile have been a party-provoking force on the LA underground, capable of kicking up a riot with the raw-edged squall of a synth or the sharp-elbowed jerk of a guitar. Originally formed by Brady Keehn and Melissa Scaduto after the pair relocated from New York to LA, Sextile released their debut album A Thousand Hands in 2015, with its Grand Canyon-sized echoes, haunted screams, and post-punk invocations, before pushing synths further down the front with 2017 effort Albeit Living. Sextile’s taste for electronics matured on the throbbing EBM-meets-industrial pick-me-up of 2018’s 3 EP, cut from an analogue stash that included their trusted Korg MS-10 and LinnDrum, but the band put things on ice shortly after its release. Sextile guitarist, synth player, and original member Eddie Wuebben, who joined Sextile in 2015, tragically passed away in October 2019. Cameron Michel later re-joined on guitar and synths. Separately, they each turned their focus to other projects, with Scaduto on S. Product, Keehn on Panther Modern, and Michel as a visual artist. In 2022, the group reconnected and dropped their first new material in three years via the split single “Modern Weekend / Contortion” and “Crassy Mel”. Now they return refreshed, renewed, and ready to rage with a serotonin-boosting new album, a new group dynamic, faster BPMs, and an even wilder new direction. Recorded in Yucca Valley, Push bounces and bops at the fringes of hardcore dance music, with the hallmarks of drum & bass, gabber and trance illuminating the record like glowsticks at a ‘90s Fantazia rave. Both Scaduto and Keehn have been busying themselves with more dancing and DJ gigs, and this fun flurry of activity has in turn fuelled the band’s sonic refit. “We talked about how one of the criteria for these songs is ‘Would I be able to actually dance to it?’ I don’t think we’ve ever set that criteria before. We wanted to have a record that is just full of dance songs.” “Contortion” introduces the album with shadowy vocals from Keehn and a ‘00s-ready twist of dirty electro bass, setting the tone for the dance-punk rave-up that unfolds across 11 attention-grabbing tracks. Push was inspired by the kind of pleasure-seeking music fans whose social calendar comprises both the punk show and the rave. Josh Wink, Screamadelica, Iggy Pop, Goldie, and early XL Recordings, have all been name-checked as influences on Push, and the dance-floor remains a constant presence. Repping their place of origin, "New York" brings these musical touchstones off the page, guiding the album like an acid-soaked lodestar with its grinning nod to "Higher State of Consciousness" and a whirlygig of music-box synths. More abstractly, perhaps, is how the influence of everyday sound seeps into the music. The electrical hum of traffic lights and that electrical box you pass by on the sidewalk become tones that either drive a rhythm or emotion while searing beeps recall the forklift at Michel’s warehouse. “Modern Weekend”—which also gives a shout-out to Iggy Pop (“the original bad boy”)—samples Michel’s particularly busy street, where the whoosh of cars tearing down the highway sounds like the ocean. “You can hear the buses, the sound of LA; we wanted to give you this taste of LA in a soundscape,” says Keehn. Aside from the clattering metalscapes, there’s plenty of historic teen angst and biting social commentary written into the album’s vivid tapestry of misadventures. Balancing storytelling with face-melting synths that turn the tune into an acid trance character study, “No Fun” is penned from the perspective of a teenager trying to flee their town. “I’m talking about stealing your mum’s car in it, which I did at that age,” says Scaduto. A punk spirit underscores the album. The clue’s in the name with “Crassy Mel,” which partly serves as a high-energy dedication to ‘70s anarcho-punk legends Crass and partly draws inspiration from a “difficult” person known to the band. “What is your problem now?” asks Scaduto. Originally envisioned on guitar before morphing into a genre-mashing electronic knockout, the track’s headbanging heft, vocal yelping, and Prodigy-shaped breakbeats accentuate the album’s overwhelming sense of fun. Plus, the dreamy ambient wash at the end of the song is the ultimate palate-cleanser. “Lost Myself Again” is a whirlwind of drum & bass while “Crash,” which features the vocals of the band’s friend Izzy Glaudini and revolves around the MS-20, similarly locates itself in the ‘90s, bearing a line that could quite possibly sum up the whole album: “Dance away yourself”. Keehn says his lyrics are “mostly about feeling like I’m losing it or just trying to deal with life and the anxieties that come with it.” “Crash” fully invites you to shake it all off. Meanwhile, the pounding kicks of “LA DJ” form the backbone for a citrus-sharp satire on, well, LA DJs. Scaduto poured her experiences of rampant misogyny into the album’s bass-fortified closing track “Imposter,” aimed at an unnamed offender and sung through gritted teeth. For the first time on a Sextile record, Scaduto’s voice assumes a co-starring role with Keehn’s. There are still nods and “hellos” to the caustic post-punk of Sextile’s earlier work. “Plastic,” for example, shares DNA with A Thousand Hands and Albeit Living, but the track is crammed full of breaks; new territory for the band. Sextile haven’t quite relinquished their punk credentials, they’ve just given them a smiley-faced revamp. “The cool thing with electronic music is that most of the time people don’t know what they’re hearing but if it’s an inherently good song, they’ll dance anyway. That’s a really fun and ambitious thing to figure out – how to move the room no matter what,” concludes Scaduto. Read the full article

[audiofuzz]

DANCE: Sextile - “New York”

Sextile got us moving here at AudioFuzz today with their extra fuzzy single “New York.” The housey, dance track is just what you need to get motivated on this stormy afternoon in New York. The video gives us all the feels and more. What do you think? Read More: Since 2015, Sextile has cemented their place at the intersection of coldwave and post-punk. After slowly rolling out three energetic singles – “Contortion”, “Modern Weekend”, and “Crassy Mel”. Today, the Los Angeles trio has announced the new LP PUSH, out September 15th, and their signing to Sacred Bones. Today, they've shared the song “New York,” which opens with frosty synth tones that give way to a house-y drum machine groove and distorted, elastic bassline. “We’re tough out here but the love goes crazy,” singer Mel Scaduto repeats, paying homage to the warm steeliness of her birthplace. It’s accompanied by a boisterous video, directed by Jim Larson, and which features Mel having a lively time while bouncing between Big Apple landmarks. Sextile’s work has always lingered near the moody outer limits of the dancefloor. But “New York” douses the act’s knack for propulsion in a hyper, neon glow—as energized as the city from which it takes its name. On the track, Sextile offers: "Written as a dedication to my former home and birthplace. Cause New Yorkers are really tough, but their love goes crazy" - Mel Since emerging in 2015, Sextile have been a party-provoking force on the LA underground, capable of kicking up a riot with the raw-edged squall of a synth or the sharp-elbowed jerk of a guitar. Originally formed by Brady Keehn and Melissa Scaduto after the pair relocated from New York to LA, Sextile released their debut album A Thousand Hands in 2015, with its Grand Canyon-sized echoes, haunted screams, and post-punk invocations, before pushing synths further down the front with 2017 effort Albeit Living. Sextile’s taste for electronics matured on the throbbing EBM-meets-industrial pick-me-up of 2018’s 3 EP, cut from an analogue stash that included their trusted Korg MS-10 and LinnDrum, but the band put things on ice shortly after its release. Sextile guitarist, synth player, and original member Eddie Wuebben, who joined Sextile in 2015, tragically passed away in October 2019. Cameron Michel later re-joined on guitar and synths. Separately, they each turned their focus to other projects, with Scaduto on S. Product, Keehn on Panther Modern, and Michel as a visual artist. In 2022, the group reconnected and dropped their first new material in three years via the split single “Modern Weekend / Contortion” and “Crassy Mel”. Now they return refreshed, renewed, and ready to rage with a serotonin-boosting new album, a new group dynamic, faster BPMs, and an even wilder new direction. Recorded in Yucca Valley, Push bounces and bops at the fringes of hardcore dance music, with the hallmarks of drum & bass, gabber and trance illuminating the record like glowsticks at a ‘90s Fantazia rave. Both Scaduto and Keehn have been busying themselves with more dancing and DJ gigs, and this fun flurry of activity has in turn fuelled the band’s sonic refit. “We talked about how one of the criteria for these songs is ‘Would I be able to actually dance to it?’ I don’t think we’ve ever set that criteria before. We wanted to have a record that is just full of dance songs.” “Contortion” introduces the album with shadowy vocals from Keehn and a ‘00s-ready twist of dirty electro bass, setting the tone for the dance-punk rave-up that unfolds across 11 attention-grabbing tracks. Push was inspired by the kind of pleasure-seeking music fans whose social calendar comprises both the punk show and the rave. Josh Wink, Screamadelica, Iggy Pop, Goldie, and early XL Recordings, have all been name-checked as influences on Push, and the dance-floor remains a constant presence. Repping their place of origin, "New York" brings these musical touchstones off the page, guiding the album like an acid-soaked lodestar with its grinning nod to "Higher State of Consciousness" and a whirlygig of music-box synths. More abstractly, perhaps, is how the influence of everyday sound seeps into the music. The electrical hum of traffic lights and that electrical box you pass by on the sidewalk become tones that either drive a rhythm or emotion while searing beeps recall the forklift at Michel’s warehouse. “Modern Weekend”—which also gives a shout-out to Iggy Pop (“the original bad boy”)—samples Michel’s particularly busy street, where the whoosh of cars tearing down the highway sounds like the ocean. “You can hear the buses, the sound of LA; we wanted to give you this taste of LA in a soundscape,” says Keehn. Aside from the clattering metalscapes, there’s plenty of historic teen angst and biting social commentary written into the album’s vivid tapestry of misadventures. Balancing storytelling with face-melting synths that turn the tune into an acid trance character study, “No Fun” is penned from the perspective of a teenager trying to flee their town. “I’m talking about stealing your mum’s car in it, which I did at that age,” says Scaduto. A punk spirit underscores the album. The clue’s in the name with “Crassy Mel,” which partly serves as a high-energy dedication to ‘70s anarcho-punk legends Crass and partly draws inspiration from a “difficult” person known to the band. “What is your problem now?” asks Scaduto. Originally envisioned on guitar before morphing into a genre-mashing electronic knockout, the track’s headbanging heft, vocal yelping, and Prodigy-shaped breakbeats accentuate the album’s overwhelming sense of fun. Plus, the dreamy ambient wash at the end of the song is the ultimate palate-cleanser. “Lost Myself Again” is a whirlwind of drum & bass while “Crash,” which features the vocals of the band’s friend Izzy Glaudini and revolves around the MS-20, similarly locates itself in the ‘90s, bearing a line that could quite possibly sum up the whole album: “Dance away yourself”. Keehn says his lyrics are “mostly about feeling like I’m losing it or just trying to deal with life and the anxieties that come with it.” “Crash” fully invites you to shake it all off. Meanwhile, the pounding kicks of “LA DJ” form the backbone for a citrus-sharp satire on, well, LA DJs. Scaduto poured her experiences of rampant misogyny into the album’s bass-fortified closing track “Imposter,” aimed at an unnamed offender and sung through gritted teeth. For the first time on a Sextile record, Scaduto’s voice assumes a co-starring role with Keehn’s. There are still nods and “hellos” to the caustic post-punk of Sextile’s earlier work. “Plastic,” for example, shares DNA with A Thousand Hands and Albeit Living, but the track is crammed full of breaks; new territory for the band. Sextile haven’t quite relinquished their punk credentials, they’ve just given them a smiley-faced revamp. “The cool thing with electronic music is that most of the time people don’t know what they’re hearing but if it’s an inherently good song, they’ll dance anyway. That’s a really fun and ambitious thing to figure out – how to move the room no matter what,” concludes Scaduto. Read the full article

[audiofuzz]

HEAR: Atmospheric Indie Rock | Jadu Heart - ‘Derealised’

Derealised is the second full-length album by the British duo Jadu Heart, released in 2020. The album consists of ten tracks and features a blend of genres, including electronica, R&B, and pop. One of the strengths of the album is the duo's ability to create a dreamy and ethereal atmosphere that is both captivating and immersive. The production is also impressive, with intricate layers of synths, guitars, and percussion creating a complex and textured sound. The lyrics on "Derealised" are often introspective and introspective, exploring themes of identity, self-discovery, and relationships. The vocals are also a standout feature, with the duo's distinctive harmonies adding an otherworldly quality to the tracks. However, some listeners may find the album's experimental and unconventional nature challenging, and the lack of clear hooks or catchy melodies may make it less accessible to a mainstream audience. Additionally, the album's pacing can feel slow at times, with some tracks feeling overly drawn-out. Overall, "Derealised" is a unique and ambitious album that showcases Jadu Heart's creativity and talent. While it may not be for everyone, fans of experimental electronic music will likely find a lot to appreciate in this immersive and atmospheric work. Read the full article

[audiofuzz]

Dua Lipa to Appear in Barbie!

On 27th June 2022, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling were photographed in character as Barbie and Ken, rollerskating down the boardwalk in Venice Beach, California. Now we have confirmation that Dua Lipa as well as a slew of actors/actresses have been confirmed for the new movie!

[chrisryanspeaks]

Check out my reviews of @kaliuchis inspiring and captivating new R&B/Soul album, @slowthai introspective rap/rock masterpiece and @of_montreal experimental rock magnus all on www.AudioFuzz.com #ofmontreal #slowthai #kaliulchis #indierock #randbmusic #hiphop #rap #alternativerock #audiofuzz #chrisryannyc (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpbPfIJOdhu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[audiofuzz]

HNAF (Hot New Album Fridays): Queens of the Stone Age - ‘In Times New Roman’

Queens of the Stone Age is a highly acclaimed rock band known for their distinctive sound and powerful performances. Formed in 1996, the band, led by vocalist and guitarist Josh Homme, has consistently delivered a unique blend of alternative rock, stoner rock, and desert rock, making them a standout presence in the music scene. One of the defining characteristics of Queens of the Stone Age is…

[chrisryanspeaks]

HNAF (Hot New Album Fridays): Queens of the Stone Age - ‘In Times New Roman’

Queens of the Stone Age is a highly acclaimed rock band known for their distinctive sound and powerful performances. Formed in 1996, the band, led by vocalist and guitarist Josh Homme, has consistently delivered a unique blend of alternative rock, stoner rock, and desert rock, making them a standout presence in the music scene. One of the defining characteristics of Queens of the Stone Age is…

[audiofuzz]

SEE: Garage Rocker | Olivia Jean - “Raving Ghost”

Oliva Jean has raucously stomped her way through the thick of musicians to the spotlight. Her song “Raving Ghost” is eerily captivating and makes us want more! Check out this dynamic performer’s video below: Feels: cold, dark and viscous Sounds: like dead weather, garage rock More on Olivia Jean and this record below: Feel Garage rocker Olivia Jean has shared “Raving Ghost,” the title track…

[chrisryanspeaks]

SEE: Garage Rocker | Olivia Jean - “Raving Ghost”

Oliva Jean has raucously stomped her way through the thick of musicians to the spotlight. Her song “Raving Ghost” is eerily captivating and makes us want more! Check out this dynamic performer’s video below: Feels: cold, dark and viscous Sounds: like dead weather, garage rock More on Olivia Jean and this record below: Feel Garage rocker Olivia Jean has shared “Raving Ghost,” the title track…

[chrisryanspeaks]

Dua Lipa to Appear in Barbie!

On 27th June 2022, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling were photographed in character as Barbie and Ken, rollerskating down the boardwalk in Venice Beach, California. Now we have confirmation that Dua Lipa as well as a slew of actors/actresses have been confirmed for the new movie!

[chrisryanspeaks]

My all new HNAF! Hot 🔥 NEW ALBUM Fridays! @bennysingsmusic tops the list for this Friday with ‘Young Hearts’ out now on all streaming platforms! Check the link in my story and bio to hear this HNA (hot new album) via #audiofuzz dot com ! #hotnewmusic #newmusic #bennysings #younghearts #popmusic #popculture #chrisryannyc (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLmkOvJBfI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=