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Catherine M Thompson - Papa's Photo Jazz, Celtic/Folk, Rock, Classic Rock, Rap Burlington, Canada Overall Impression: Singer Catherine M. Thompson sets listeners up for a jazzy holiday season with her new song Papa's Photo. Swinging along with a colorful sound and robust horns, Papa's Photo instantly makes a strong statement. It grooves with a Big Band spirit that will have fans of Jazz and Classic Pop ready to hit the dance floor. Lyrically, Papa's Photo describes the wonderful Christmas tradition of taking a family photo at the bottom of the stairs. It is nostalgic and full of fondness. Thompson has a lovely singing voice that enriches the lyrics with a sweetness of tone. Papa's Photo boasts one of those melodies that is impossible to get out of your ear. It smacks with the memory of Ol' Blues Eyes and other great artists who dealt in the classics. All in all, Papa's Photo is a wonderful snapshot of a Christmastime tradition placed i...

Christopher Ames Band - Forever 21 Rock, Classic Rock, 90s Rock New York, United States/span> Overall Impression: Having had the great fortune of reviewing the equally dazzling "Dancing With Ghosts" by The Christopher Ames Band, I'll be honest and say that I was most definitely eager to dive into this new offering, and I'm glad to report that my high expectations were not only met, but resoundingly exceeded. "Forever 21" is as electrifying as I had hoped it to be, the riff work is phenomenal, the lead playing is as tasteful as it gets, and as I've come to now expect from Christopher Ames and his fellow musical cohorts, both the writing and sheer musicianship on display is both awe inspiring and deeply accomplished. "Forever 21" serves as a great mix of rock styles, and whilst you could say its sound is heavily rooted in classic rock, the generous dashes of alternative inspired elements that course their way throughout ...

Ian's Fortress - Whispers Foretold Rock, Folk, Classic Rock California, United States For Fans Of: Weezer, AC/DC, Paramore, Alice Cooper, Peter Frampton, The Killers, Snow Patrol, Social Distortion, Coldplay, Shakira, Dash Berlin, Bad Company, Sammy Hagar, Brandon Flowers, Ted Nugent, Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Cheap Trick & Aerosmith Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #folkrock #music #rock #folk #folkmusic #singersongwriter #s #bluesrock #countryrock #rocknroll #indierock #classicrock #guitar #vinyl #blues #livemusic #indie #psychedelicrock #americana #rockmusic #vinylcollection #hardrock #bobdylan #songwriter #acoustic #newmusic #indiemusic #singer #indiefolk #poprock

Michael Hamilton - Back From The Dead Metal, Rock, Classic Rock Maine, United States For Fans Of: Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Korn, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Three Days Grace, Limp Bizkit, Seether, Disturbed, Nickelback, Skillet, Drowning Pool, Avenged Sevenfold, Green Day, Tool, In This Moment, Black Sabbath, System of a Down, AC/DC, Linkin Park, Slipknot, Arch Enemy, Aerosmith, Alice in Chains, Iron Maiden, The Doors, Citizen Soldier, Lindsey Stirling, Queen, The Rolling Stones Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #rock #music #metal #guitar #s #rocknroll #musica #rockmusic #hardrock #pop #punk #heavymetal #band #love #musician #rockandroll #guitarist #livemusic #singer #alternative #live #art #blues #concert #rockband #metalhead #drums #photography #grunge #bass

Don Sprik & Freewheelin - Just Around the Corner Rock, Classic Rock, AAA Michigan, United States Overall Impression: Veteran rockers Don Sprik & Freewheelin have released their latest tune Just Around The Corner. Living by its own rules, Just Around The Corner opens with a gnarly guitar riff rife with attitude and crunch. The tune features a moderate classic rock groove that will surely draw listeners to the edge of the stage. Don Sprik brings a 70's rock edge to the vocals, leaving a mischievous trail in its wake. He is supported by Jon Jarecki, Al Arkestyn, and Jim Markle on the bass, drums, and keys, respectively. Guitarist Jimmy Warren grabs his moment in the spotlight with a sizzling guitar solo and stylish rhythm work. All of the band members bring their own voice to the tune, but always work in support of the vocals and lyrics. Overall, Just Around The Corner by Don Sprik & Freewheelin is a cool new rock tune that shows the importance of ...

The Willing - Christmas With You Rock, Vocal Rock, Classic Rock Chicago, United States Overall Impression: The Willing deliver a gorgeous contemporary Christmas ballad, with their release of "Christmas With You." Elegantly textured vocal harmonies fill out a strikingly sophisticated arrangement on this timeless track that feels like it could be from nearly any era. "Christmas With You" tugs on the heartstrings by invoking that special nostalgia reserved for the holidays, that resides deep inside of all of us. Compelling melody, wistful lyrics, and a stirring performance make The Willing's "Christmas With You" more than deserving of a spot on any holiday playlist, and should delight listeners for many years to come. Strongest Point(s): Outstanding production, solid mix. Absolutely brilliant arrangement, particularly in the vocal harmonies. Great melody, unpredictable yet beautiful. Vintage pop structure that should aid in its ...

Ian's Fortress - For You Rock, Folk, Classic Rock California, United States Overall Impression: Leading the way with an atmospherically chilled out groove, Ian's Fortress crafts a sprawling sonic space from quintessential Classic Rock elements in the original track, "For You"! Quickly, the initial lilt gives way to a steadily driving pulse - lending a solid foundation for earnest vocal efforts and soulful Blues Rock riffs that echo with sincerity as "For You" spirals onward and outward. Strongest Point(s): Adventurous in feel and immersive in overall tone, "For You" brilliantly bears a now timeless instrumental sound! The tones selected for the various instruments work excellently for the style and blend well in the song's final mix - effortlessly inviting listeners to immerse themselves in the soundscape and lose themselves to the feel. The solo guitar work that weaves the final minutes of "For You" is a...

Finding Butterflies - Iron Cross Rock, Classic Rock, Alternative Rock Arkansas, United States Overall Impression: Managing to effortlessly blend elements of prog and traditional Celtic folk styles together with both aplomb and a striking sense of grandiose, "Iron Cross" is an undeniably inspired piece of songwriting that combines accomplished performances with an exhilarating sense of uniqueness. Finding Butterflies clearly aren't afraid to push their musical boundaries into almost ethereal levels of harmonic experimentation, resulting in an invigorating piece that's full of nuanced melodic detail and striking complexity. Strongest Point(s): There is something unequivocally unique about Finding Butterflies, so much so that you simply can't help but find yourself being instantly swept up in the harmonically rich musical soundscape that they have crafted in "Iron Cross". This particular track showcases the duo's deeply layere...

Quantum Dissonance - No Second Chance Rock, Classic Rock Colorado, United States Overall Impression: With its poignant lyrics and heartfelt vocal performance, "No Second Chance" is a sincere and emotionally deep piece of songwriting that comes from the heart and is courageously adventurous in its musical expression. Quantum Dissonance has written a classic-sounding ballad that is layered and full of interesting ideas. Strongest Point(s): There is a great sense of melody showcased throughout the song, and the artist is obviously well versed in the rock genre and the main elements that comprise it. The lyrics are thought-provoking and emotive, perfect for a ballad, and are sung in a smartly understated manner. The instrumentation works extremely well for the style of song, the acoustic guitars provide the right amount of tonal delicacy, the electric guitars help provide urgency in the chorus and the drums provide a good backbone for the lead vocals. ...

Waiting For Waffles - Robot's Lament Rock, Alt Rock, Classic Rock Arizona, United States Overall Impression: Waiting For Waffles hearken back to the day when rock bands weren't afraid to be bold in their musical expression, with a hunger to experiment with unconventional sonic possibilities and quirk laden songwriting, Robot's Lament is a brave and fearless foray into progressive rock, combining a multitude of audacious ideas with a rollicking sense of attitude, this is a promising start for a band of such a young age. Strongest Point(s): Considering the young age of most of the band, this is a confidently written song that obviously boasts many of the band's individual musical styles and tastes, combining them together to create a conceptually interesting piece of music. There is already a level of musical maturity shining through as well an adventurous feeling to the songwriting, and it's great! All the players here are doing a great job...

Ricksha Radio - Undone Rock, Classic, Indie Vermont, United States Overall Impression: Undone is the newest release by Prog Rock group Ricksha Radio. Opening with a cool bass line and screaming guitars, Undone gives the first impression as being a killer rock tune but soon takes listeners through an extended journey of styles. The song turns pages between metal, industrial, electronic, folk, and a dozen other genres. The transitions are sometimes abrupt and at other times a slow burn. Generally speaking, Undone is a musical collage. Lyrically, the song portrays a somber message about the ramifications of suicide. With images of loss, sympathy, anger, and confusion, Undone appears to arrive from the stream of consciousness of someone in the various stages of grief. After a second listen, it is clear that Undone is not trying to be anything in particular, it is its own massive world full of ideas and variation. Overall, Undone by Ricksha Radio is so intriguing and...

David Herman - Another Piece of the Puzzle Alternative/Alt. Rock, Blues, Rock, Classic Rock New York, United States Overall Impression: From just the first first few seconds of "Another Piece Of The Puzzle," I get an overwhelming sense that I am watching a scene in an Old Western film. Starting off with a melodic beat of the drum, guitar and soft toned vocals, David Herman paints a picture of someone who is lost and in search of answers as the instrumentals and vocals become more prominent, especially with another set of harmonizing vocals. When an unexpected violin kicks in around right in the middle of the song, it gives the listener to process and connect to what David is saying and relate to the idea of desperately trying to understand life and understanding the world. "Another Piece Of The Puzzle" is a beautifully sorrowful song that we have all been able to relate to in one way or another at some point in our lives. Strongest Point(s...

Jimmy and the Beautiful Mistakes - Falling Down Rock, Classic Rock, Roots Pennsylvania, United States Overall Impression: "Falling Down" is the first track on the 2019 album release Gettin Better from Pittsburgh rock band, Jimmy and the Beautiful Mistakes. Jimmy Marino's mellifluous vocal rises above a bed of soulful organ, piano and guitars to deliver such heartbreakingly melancholy lines as "You know tears don't make a sound, but sometimes they're so loud." Cory Derringer and Ben Skinner build a confident and solid foundation, on bass and drums respectively. Highlighted by an exciting bridge and a great singable chorus, this track has the possibility of broad audience appeal thanks in part to the obvious care that went into its craftsmanship. Strongest Point(s): Production sounds great, good tonal balance. Love the filter on the intro riff. Clever progression on the prechorus, fantastic hook once you arrive at the chorus. Out...