Jillian Matundan - Hangin' On Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Indie Virginia, United States For Fans Of: Simon & Garfunkel, Iron & Wine, Bob Dylan, Dar Williams, Ani DiFranco, Jack Johnson, Donavon Frankenreiter, Dave Matthews, Tracy Chapman, Joan Armatrading, Paul Simon, Indigo Girls, Natalie Merchant, Cat Stevens, James Taylor, Shawn Colvin, Suzanne Vega, Sarah McLachlan, Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, Jewel, Jackson Browne, Carly Simon, Sheryl Crow, Paula Cole, Melissa Etheridge, Lisa Loeb, & Carole King
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Erick Duran Manard - Dogs of War (Make My Day) Rock, Folk, Country Oklahoma, United States Overall Impression: Erick Duran Manard taps into the greater canon of Instrumental Rock to summon his own original creation, "Dogs of War (Make My Day)"! Classic distortions and guttural bass mingle with crisply driving drums to give "Dogs of War" a timeless sense of edginess and aggression - contrasting bright melodic harmonies against gritty blues riffs for an endlessly engaging listening experience! Strongest Point(s): The instrumental tones dialed in for "Dogs of War" are excellent - harkening back to the glory days of heavy-handed blues riffs with skillful ease. Killer sense of contrast between the song's sections, clear enough to support a vocal melody but fully compelling as a standalone instrumental! As the track reaches the 2:46 mark, it exchanges frantic solos for a soulful and viscerally satisfying melody - doubled nicely into a smooth lead harmony and given extra heft by the alternate bass line that enters at the same time. Excellent sounds all the way through! Target Audience Appeal: Erick Duran Manard's expert instrumental executions conspire to deliver a rip-roaring Rock experience - gearing "Dogs of War (Make My Day) up to appeal directly to fans of timeless overdrives and well-shredded guitar! Perfect as a standalone experience and bearing signs of nuanced craftsmanship, "Dogs of War" could find its way into commercial and visual media soundtracks just as easily as it could land a spot on a carefully curated Classic or Prog. Rock playlist! Artist target suggestions: Deep Purple, Mountain, Megadeth, UFO, Rush, Black Sabbath, Thin Lizzy, ZZ Top, Gary Moore, Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater, Steppenwolf, AC/DC, Blue Öyster Cult, Ted Nugent, Dio, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Alice Cooper, Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin Interested in having your Song Reviewed by our Professional Staff? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Song Reviews under the Special Offers menu!
About the Reviewer: Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.
Ebube Immanuel - He is here Christian/Gospel Lagos, Nigeria For Fans Of: Marvin Sapp, Amy Grant, Hillsong United, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Bethel Music, Planetshakers, Travis Greene, Todd Dulaney, Fred Hammond, J.J. Hairston, Elevation Worship, Tamela Mann, Jesus Culture, Hillsong Worship, Hillsong Young, Kari Jobe, Casting Crowns, Michael W. Smith, Hillsong, Darlene Zschech, Hillsong Live, Adele, Donnie McClurkin, William McDowell, Beyonce, Emeli Sandé, Sinach, Nathaniel Bassey, & Chris Tomlin
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Johnny Void and The Others - What I Say Is Cool Metal, Punk, Hardcore Florida, United States Overall Impression: "What I Say is Cool" is an exciting release from the vault of Florida based punk rockers, Johnny Void and The Others. With the lineup of Johnny Void (guitar/vox), Michael Blackford (bass), and Jason Burrows (drums), the band recorded this track in January 1996 at L N G Studios in Merrit Island, FL. This track wastes no time in getting down to business, immediately hitting the listener with the full force of distorted guitar, frenetic drumming and a screaming, guttural vocal delivery through the verse, before landing on the more melodic titular hook of "What I say is cool." A quick modulation serves as a bridge, before returning to the main riff and finishing out this brief but wild ride. Punk rock aficionados should be on the lookout for not one, but two musical anthologies from Johnny Void and The Others, released on Rakka Rakka Records. Strongest Point(s): Great energy, very much in the anarchic spirit of punk, both musically and lyrically. The musicianship is quite good, especially considering the ages of the artists at the time of the recording. Nice contrast between the screaming verse and the sung chorus, I've always appreciated that device in this genre. Clever little bridge, does well to break things up. Finally, I liked the ritard at the end. It adds a feeling of release, gives it a little added drama. Very solid track! Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Punk Rock, Hardcore Punk, Proto Punk, Thrashcore, Skate Punk, Alt Rock Artist target suggestions: Minutemen, Circle Jerks, Sex Pistols, Minor Threat, Black Flag, Bad Religion, Suicidal Tendencies, Dead Kennedys, Misfits, Ramones, The Faith, Fugazi, Agent Orange, Bad Brains, Reagan Youth Be sure to check out the rad music video from Johnny Void and The Others of their song What I Say Is Cool! Johnny Void and The Others - What I Say Is Cool (Official Music Video)
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About the Reviewer: Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre, from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent among the next generation of musical explorers
Recreator - Halo Alternative/Alt. Rock, Grunge Mount Gambier, Australia For Fans Of: Weezer, The White Stripes, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Coldplay, Radiohead, The Smashing Pumpkins, Audioslave, Stone Temple Pilots, Mother Love Bone, Soundgarden, Screaming Trees, Temple of the Dog, Blind Melon, Scott Weiland, Chris Cornell, Candlebox, Mad Season, Incubus, Local H, Hole, Live, Sonic Youth, Nirvana, The Lemonheads, Hootie & the Blowfish, Kurt Cobain, Foo Fighters, The Flaming Lips, Violent Femmes, & Pearl Jam
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