When I originally sat down to reflect on the albums of 2017, I could only think of two albums that stuck with me. My thought was how in the world was I going to come up with five! But it was easier than I thought. The hardest was narrowing the list to just 5! Here are my Top 5 Albums of 2017: #5 WOLVES by … Continue reading TOP 5 Albums of 2017
I knew when I started working on this list that it was going to be damn near impossible to just list 5 songs so it became the Top 10 Songs of 2017 and even that was hard. There were a lot of good songs in 2017 and there was no rhyme or reason on how to get on this list. These are just songs that … Continue reading TOP 10 Songs of 2017
Well, holy f’n hell. That’s all I think I can currently muster into words about the latest track from the forthcoming Glen Hansard album BETWEEN TWO SHORES (available January 19, 2018). First, as if I didn’t already love the first two tracks he released, he smacks us in the face with “Setting Forth” a beautiful song about letting go and moving on. As he sings, “Darling … Continue reading LISTEN: Setting Forth by Glen Hansard
Have you ever heard or listened to song and think to yourself, when did X artist release this song only to check and realize it wasn’t the artist that you were thinking about? Just me? Oh well. I was listening to an artist’s collection on Soundcloud and just like Spotify, they’ll play music similar to the artist or music they think you might like. While … Continue reading LISTEN: Passing Out by Strand of Oaks
It’s the beginning of summer here in beautiful Sydney, Australia and Wave & Rome‘s “Be My Girl” is the perfect sound to the start of summer. Based in Nashville, TN there is not one ounce of “country” sound in Wave & Rome. They are pure infectious indie alternative with a dash of sweet sugary pop mixed in. I don’t say that with sarcasm or any … Continue reading LISTEN: Be My Girl by Wave & Rome
Love or hate U2 and their music, they do something that people are always talking about and to find the longevity they have had and still have in the music world isn’t magic or luck, it’s the know how and the fearlessness in trying something new and sometimes sticking to something old. As a long time U2 fan, there are albums that are instant timeless classics … Continue reading REVIEW: Songs of Experience by U2
Premiering first on Out Magazine, Canada’s Our Lady Peace gives the world a beautiful video for their song “Hiding Place for Hearts”. Off of their newly released SOMETHINGNESS Vol One, this is the 2nd video to star Matt Santoro as an Uber driver. The 1st was “Drop Me in the Water” (you can watch it below). Each song accompanies the story that is happening in the … Continue reading WATCH: Hiding Place for Hearts by Our Lady Peace
I am late in showing my appreciation for this beautiful cover that Bruno Merz released about a month ago but like the old adage goes, “better late than never.” Many moons ago, I stumbled onto the music of Bruno on Soundcloud. The platform is a source of untapped greatness and also a source of crap. Gratefully, Bruno’s music falls into untapped greatness. When he released … Continue reading LISTEN: Breath Less by Bruno Merz
I have been a fan of LANKS for a while and have enjoyed following his musical career while I was living in the States. When I moved to Australia, I was able to share a couple of beers with LANKS in Melbourne and he is as gracious and nice in person as he appears on his social media channels. His passion for creating and music … Continue reading LISTEN: My Own Mystery by LANKS featuring Ngaiire
I am a tad bit biased when it comes to Rob’s work because I’ve known him for a long while and because I consider him a constant source of creative inspiration. He truly can do know wrong in my eyes. He recently released his first book called  ART. NOW. MORE. THAN. EVER and the title alone says a lot. We need art more than ever … Continue reading READ: Rob Grad – Art. Now. More. Than. Ever
There are 2 things that we know for a fact that are intense. Live Rammstein shows Japanese music fans Filmed in 2005, this recently posted video, showcases both. One insanely artistic and pyro loving band and 47 billion (that’s an exaggeration) squished Japanese fans. Continue reading WATCH: Rammstein – Mein Teil
Music is at its best when the lyrics and the actual notes can instantly stir up emotions. Maybe I am just more in tune to songs/feelings/sentiments at certain times in life, but Unsteady by X Ambassadors is the tune that makes me stop every time I hear it. X Ambassadors recently hit mainstream media when their song “Renegade” was featured in a Jeep commercial. I got … Continue reading Song of the Day: Unsteady by X Ambassadors
Amplify the Noise 