Despite the Wane open “All in Vain” with a guitar line that sets the tone from the get-go. It’s dark and it’s beautiful. It has a nice chill to it, but it’s not going overboard trying to catch your eye. Rather, it gradually draws you in. Right off the bat, it’s obvious the band is going for a specific vibe. […]
Metal/Review Fenix From Yesterday – RAGE
Fenix From Yesterday is impressive from the get-go with RAGE, and the pace doesn’t slow down. The band is definitely aware of the level of intensity they are looking to achieve, and they are all 100% dedicated to delivering it. They’re not afraid to show their full selves from the first riff. Each moment is powerful and focused. The vocals […]
Synth-Pop/Review CARLOS UCEDDA – The DJINN
From the get-go, Carlos Ucedda’s “The DJINN” takes you on a path that leads you far away from the mundane. It has the feeling of being on a late-night dance floor and in a mythical place at the same time. The song has a continuous electronic beat throughout. It gradually penetrates your mind, and you don’t really know what it […]
Pop-Rock/Review Slim Loris – Stoic
Slim Loris start “Stoic” off with a familiar yet new sound. It’s a continuation of the previous decades, yet it’s very much in the here and now. There is a good sense of movement from the very beginning. The song appears to have a clear direction and begins to develop towards it immediately. The verses are intimate and personal, as […]
ROCK/Review Michael Vdelli And The Art Of Dysfunction – You And The Blues
Michael Vdelli and the Art of Dysfunction start “You And The Blues” at a slow pace as opposed to a fast one. The guitar is the lead instrument, and it’s calm and detailed, holding onto each note just a little longer than you would expect. You can hear the weight it has long before the vocals begin. I think the […]