Music Street Journal Review: Jordan Hurwitz “LOVESICK.”

Track by Track Review

I Love Your Abs

Starting on piano, there is a lot of jazz built into this piece. It’s bouncing and effective. The vocal performance is strong. It’s a cool tune.

Power

More of a classic pop music sound, with a bit of soul, makes up this number. This is such a strong and evocative piece of music.

Riverbank

I’d probably consider this piece to be jazz-filled pop music. That said, this slow piece is based on a lot of blues. As always Hurwitz’ vocal delivery is top-notch and really sells the cut.

Obliterate My Heart

This cut has a duet with Hurwitz and Cornell Carter. The song is a classy pop tune. This doesn’t break any borders, but it just excels in terms of quality and evocative vibe.

Hurricane

Another pretty cut, this has a lot of emotion and beauty built into it.

Lovesick

The title track is more of a modern pop sounding thing. It’s classy for sure. It gets more of an energized kind of dance vibe to it in some of the later parts of the tune. This one feels a bit overproduced to me, but not enough to be annoying.

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For Music Samples or to order LOVESICK. EP visit: https://jordanhurwitz.bandcamp.com/

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lovesick.-ep/id1180797229
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3kKAIGq6SgH3VaYDo7DPRp

Check out Jordan’s website for more information and touring schedule: http://www.jordansmusic.com/

Interview Requests contact Billy James at Glass Onyon PR at glassonyonpr@gmail.com or call 828-350-8158

MusikReviews Ray Vaughn Review: “Wounded Bird”

Grown-up punkrocks, or at least those who are portraying themselves in this way, are nowadays like sand at sea, since the first generation change within the scene has long since taken place. RAY VAUGHN one more likely to be forgotten cult figures of the movement and did within the Californian art rock scene as a founding member of HOSTAGES apparent that brought into existence from the late 1970s a few forgotten but quite groundbreaking works.

At the moment, the bard is acting in the classical rock scene, as he already showed “Way Down Low” three years ago. Vaughn feels quite comfortable here, and you can listen to the new tracks. ” Wounded Bird ” as the predecessor of star producer Michael Rosen refined sound and appear to independently – Kudos – which was resorted to prestigious Underground helper, namely James DePrato and Kevin T White (Chuck Prophet) and drummer Prairie Prince of THE TUBES respectively the backing band of Todd Rundgren.

The material on ” Wounded Bird ” does not live by Vaughn’s swashbuckling outlaw voice but also of stylistic variety. The label “Americana” can be glued roughly, with which everything and nothing would be said; The forward-looking title does not conceal the fact that the artist is concerned with content, and this automatically leads to singer-songwriter compositions (‘Change In Latitudes’), where the lyrics are focal. The arrangement of the album as a decided rock work, however, does not stop this.

You see yourself as a listener a bit split, because basically, the mainly not too loudly amplified tracks respect us. To mention would be the longest song in the forefront of the swinging swarmers ‘Song For You’, but also with ‘Rain’. Here one clings to every further word Vaughns, which one would have liked more often if the disk had run out, because …

CONCLUSION: … here we are dealing with an autarchic and authentic musician, whose outward inner life has been musically perfectly framed, where he fills quieter sounds. The rest of ” Wounded Bird ” is then “only” good Classic Rock American-style. [ Album at Amazon ]

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Music Street Journal Review: Ray Vaughn “Wounded Bird”

Track by Track Review

Human Calculator

Bluesy rock with a bit of a punk sneer, this is cool stuff. It a little on the raw side, but it’s also fun.

Wounded Bird

This is even more pure punk rock. It’s a high energy tune. The guitar solo has some of that old school rock and roll. Beyond that, though, it’s pure punk.

True Faith

There is a classic element to this number. It’s a mid-tempo rocker that’s quite effective.

Change in Latitude

A bit mellower tune, this has a lot more of a classic rocking sound than punk. It’s one of the most “different” tunes here. It’s also one of the best.

Song for You

I love the rather noisy guitar that sort of soars over this whole cut, ever present. The tune is more of a mid-tempo rocker beyond that.

Been Away Too Long

Punk, raw rock and roll and something a bit like The Stones all combine here. This is solid, but not a big change.

Rain

More of a balladic piece, this works pretty well. It grows to a more rocking number as it builds out beyond its origins. This is actually one of the most interesting cuts here. It’s one of the best, too.

It Happened on Willow Street

This starts on acoustic guitar and remains with that as the only backing for the vocals. It’s a folk meets rock kind of piece. It’s a good change, but not a great song. I think a more rocking thing would have made a better closer.

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Let It Rock Review: Cure For Gravity “Cure For Gravity”

Aloof, if alluring, defiance of physical laws from Californian trio who are set to heal the world.

If falling down is an disease, someone had to come up with a medicine for it, but while obvious convalescence would involve dream-like progress, this band add a secret ingredient to their atmospheric passages to make their debut special. A surf-rock twang of Dave Walcott’s guitar may come to the surface only a couple of times – most notably on “Push” and “Sunspots” – yet that’s exactly the ripple which is needed to create a movement of larger sound strata. Although pieces such as “Tonight” are appropriately hazy, Joe Markert’s new-romantic vocals notwithstanding, sparse instrumental focus cuts through what seem to be abstract pictures.

More so, the electronica-tinctured “Just Like Candy” bares unexpected, slightly funky sweetness in its ripped riffs and falsetto fringe which welcome fine rock ‘n’ rolling, whereas the ease and breeze of “BlackMetal” contradict the cut’s title with some panache. That’s the reason why the glacial, at first glance, songs turn out to be soul-warming, And then there’s “Killing For The Queen” to hint at a wider vista the group, whose rhythms are driven by Chris Gamper’s drums, can display further on down the road if they remain anchored to Earth. They’d better do.

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Exciting Hollywood Performance on Tuesday, January 17th: Amanda Abizaid and Friends

Amanda Abizaid and friends
Tuesday, January 17th, 24th, 31st, 2017
7-10:30pm
Genghis Cohen
Hollywood, CA

American Lebanese singer songwriter Amanda Abizaid performs a journey of her songs from her first EP “The Great Plan Vol I” to her latest Single “One Love”. All different styles of her music from Pop, Rock, Neo Soul and World. This Residency Show she will be accompanied by A-list musicians Lindsay Gillis, Jon O’Hara and Stewart Jean along with other guest A-list musicians and singer songwriters from the LA music scene performing their own set of music. A truly eclectic night. Please arrive at 7pm to meet Amanda and the artists of the night and enjoy a delicious meal and drinks at this Famous Hollywood Chinese Restaurant. Purchase your ticket ahead of time at the link below. There is limited seating and these shows will be sold out.

Tickets available at amandaabizaid.com

Door – cash only
$10.00

Location
Genghis Cohen, 7-10:30pm
740 N Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 653-0640
United States

Singer Songwriter/Musician Line Up for Jan 17th
Morty Shallman
Shane Soloski
Amanda Abizaid with bandmates Lindsay Gillis, Stewart Jean and Jon O’Hara
Michael Datz with Merethe Soltvedt

Let It Rock Review: Pete Kronowitt “A Lone Voice”

Singer-songwriter from San Francisco taps into the heart of Americana to rock actual and timeless issues.

While continuing to plough a country field on an album number four, Pete Kronowitt has somehow hardened his approach to performance, if not composition. Most of it is topical – in all meanings of the word – yet there’s an obvious shift in the nostalgic mood of “Follow The Leader” or the hoedown of “Necessary Evils” from the artist’s debut that are revisited here, 13 years down the line, in a new, politics-wise, climate. That’s what, perhaps, necessitated the starting of this record with “Change Is Gonna Come” – not a Sam Cooke classic but an optimistic piece which may be a bit soft for a real kick – and the taking of hope to a boogie limit for “Body, Choice & Mind” where steel guitars dance with a piano.

Such a sweet roll, perfect for “Holding Your Head” or “Tears On The Back Of Her Head” that are adorned with an organ purr, can distract the listener from the irony of “Got Guns?” until its lyrics become straightforward, and “Puppet Master” doesn’t try to hide behind subtle hints either, the cut’s jaunty facade notwithstanding. Of course, merriment can serve the lyrical purpose of the fiddle-kissed “She Gives” much better, yet when juxtaposition of a message and a tune is required, Kronowitt excels in applying this kind of contrast. Make it sharper, and the ghosts of Woody and other Pete will emerge.

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Watch Now: “X-Ray Vision,” New J French Music Video From Album “Jaguar Jesus”

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The Rocktologist Review: Cure for Gravity “Cure For Gravity”

A few moments into “Tonight” and you can start to hear familiar atmospherics oozing through the cracks of this Cure for Gravity’s selt-titled debut. The flavors and emotional resonance are all reminiscent of a Pink Floyd, offering respectful nods into that direction. Those subtly placed layers are all present too, which makes the affair perhaps too familiar…not to say that it isn’t entertaining.

Putting the odd ambient curbeball on the side, the album zips along on a wave of fuzz-wrapped guitar swirls, fat bass lines and melodies so contemplative and charming at the same time, you’ll find yourself hugging the speakers…or discussing life with them. Most importantly, all obvious Influences aside, Cure for Gravity develop a language of their own; “Blackmetal” sees timid progressive rock leanings sinking in modernist psychedelia. “Just Like Candy”, backed by lyrical guitar work and Joe Markert’s heartfelt vocal delivery, is thoroughly rewarding, as is the jarring album closer “Killing for the Queen”. Uterrly fabulous.

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Jemere Morgan’s Debut Album ‘Transition’ Out Today!

The royal family of reggae Morgan Heritage‘s musical legacy lives on by virtue of their body of work, and proudly through the next generation via Gramps Morgan‘s son Jemere Morgan.

The budding star musical career blossomed and matured forefront on a worldwide stage, as fans of the Grammy award-winning band saw Jemere transition in front of their eyes. From a pubescent teen to a young man he remained a frequent fixture on stage with his family, and in the recent years, performing alongside and as a featured act. The latter has manifest and culminated in Jemere Morgan debut album, appropriately titled Transition.

“This album, Transition, represents the current phase in my life, transitioning into becoming a man. I’ve been working on this album for the past three years, handpicking each sound down to the melodies of each record. Music and the artist should be one, and if the beat doesn’t connect to me, I’m on to the next track. So, that’s how I picked the tracks for the album. ” explains Jemere of his inaugural album.

To be released under Dada Son Entertainment on January 6th, 2017, Transition was produced by Gramps Morgan and Jemere himself, with productions contributions from Chimney Records, Markus Records, Rellee Hayden, Nebilus Records, Notis Records among a host of other notable producers, has 17 tracks and features collaborations with Jo Mersa Marley, Agent Sasco, J Boog, Stonebwoy, Toian and Gramps Morgan. “I consider everyone featured on my album family. My uncle Peetah also helped with the co-writing process on my album.“. As the eyes and ears of the world await the album, Jemere recognizes that he feels a slight encumbrance, “I don’t really feel pressure, but there’s a standard that I have to live by. I’ve been blessed to have family and a team around me to help live up and above those standards.”

Along with an upcoming 2017 tour, Jemere will deliver 3 visuals for the album. “I am currently planning to shoot three videos for songs from the album, “Shouldn’t Have” featuring Jo Mersa Marley, “Bang Bang” featuring Toian, and “Try Jah Love” featuring my dad, Gramps Morgan.”

Jemere Morgan: “I put out my first album ever. That says a lot for the beginning of any artist’s career. It’s an accomplishment and a learning experience at the same time. This album represents me taking control of my life and turning my dream into a reality. Here you have it“. – Jemere Morgan

ALBUM TRACKLIST
01. Transition
02. Try Jah Love feat. Gramps Morgan
03. Forever Girl
04. Neighborhood Girl feat. Agent Sasco (Remix)
05. Good Old Roots
06. Shakers & Movers feat. J Boog
07. Shouldn’t Have feat. Jo Mersa Marley
08. A.C.B feat. Stonebwoy
09. Shine With Me
10. She’s Gone
11. Celebrate Life feat. Gramps Morgan
12. Bang Bang feat. Toian
13. International Love
14. War
15. Run Dem Out
16. Anything You Want
17. Take Me Go Home

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New Debut Release From Kelissa Coming Soon From IDC!

“Spellbound” will be released Jan. 20, 2017

“You might have heard of Kelissa from her international travels opening for Chronixx, or her musically-inclined family, or her reggae revival mention on Vogue.com. While Kelissa may be surrounded by overwhelming talent, she is staking out her own claim in the reggae scene. She has been developing her craft since she was a youth – even having traveled to Ghana to study music – and her radiating voice keeps getting sweeter and sweeter.”

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Kelissa’s music has made significant impact locally and internationally. She has featured on several major concerts in Jamaica such as Rebel Salute, Sumfest and Redemption Live, and since 2013, she hosts an annual show called Kelissa Live. Kelissa also served as one of the musical ambassadors for the Bob Marley 71st birthday celebrations. These opportunities have enhanced her local following and have enriched her artistry.

Her performance experience has also extended to the international stage where she has had multiple opportunities to share her music. Kelissa has featured on several shows across the United States, and the United Kingdom. She also recently participated in a tour across Europe, performing on 22 shows in multiple cities alongside Chronixx, Dre Island and Zincfence Redemption. She recently returned to the United States with Chronixx and her brother Keznamdi to perform in numerous cities across the West Coast, and anticipates further local and international appearances. Kelissa is currently working on exciting new projects by her own label Anbessa Music, and other musical collaborations. Her newest single ‘Best Kept Secret’ has set the tone for her upcoming project, blazing the airwaves with sweet vocals and hard hitting instrumentation. Kelissa’s soulful, rootsy and world beat music continues to provide a reservoir of her life experiences that is driven by her passion to uplift and inspire others.

Check out an interview with Kelissa below:

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PRE ORDER “Spellbound” Now (Out January 20th):  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/spellbound/id1189408298

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