Music Review – Whittier Alliance

By Kristine Volovsek

Whittier Alliance is Haphduzn’s debut album produced by Dimitry Killstorm. With 14 tracks, it has a good length – just under 50 minutes. The first thoughts I had after listening to this album were something like “woah… rough life, yo…” You can tell that Haphduzn’s a little older and more mature than many other rappers starting out today. I don’t mean any disrespect by that, I just mean that instead of rapping about partying and girls he’s rapping about being sober, raising kids, and about how he’s overcome a lot of struggles. The album name is a reference to the Whittier neighborhood both Haphduzn and Dimitry Killstorm are residents of. Whittier Alliance doesn’t sugarcoat a damn thing, and cunningly blends old sounds with new. It’s reminiscent of the gangsta rap from years ago but with a lighter feel.

Review: Wolf Lords

By Kristine Volovsek

Although I had heard a few of the songs already on the radio, for unknown reasons it took me a long time to get around to listening to Wolf Lords in its entirety – almost two months after it was released. It just wasn’t the right time for me to listen to it. However, getting tasked with this review ended up being just what I needed to help me get through a tough time. The universe works in mysterious ways like that. I firmly believe that music can help heal, and I continue to gravitate toward Wolf Lords with every listen.

Prizefighters Listening Party – at Hell’s Kitchen 5/4

Ska, Ska, Ska. That’s all.

Prizefighters Listening Party.
The Prizefighters, Black Diet, Topper Norris and DJs.
Saturday, May 4th.
Hell’s Kitchen – 80 South 9th Street.

Haley Bonar at Icehouse 5/4

Aww, the sweet voice of Haley Bonar. Like an angel singing you to sleep. I feel warm inside, now I want to feel warm on the outside.

Haley Bonar and Carroll
Saturday, May 4th – 10pm – $15 – 21+
Icehouse

Totally Gross National Product Launches new website.

This is pretty cool. – http://totallygrossnationalproduct.com/
Plus a cool article on it, at The Current Website.
http://blog.thecurrent.org/2013/04/totally-gross-national-product-relaunches-provides-10-world-premieres-from-its-roster/

Let’s enjoy some videos from the label –

Review – The Phoenix Philosophy – Leap of Faith

By Kami-O Betzina

The latest from The Phoenix Philosophy is bathed in techno-pop songs that make you want to get up and shake your butt!

Review – Regal Treats – Gimme

By Nick Habisch

The genre of “Garage Rock” has always been one that’s hard to pin down. Ranging from the simple, noisy sounds of groups like The Seeds to the more mainstream sounds of The Who , or even the more modern sounds of The Black Keys, this genre spans lots of sounds, but generally involves distorted guitars and vocals that push the limit of what could be considered singing.

Video – F to I to X- FIX

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Review – Dichotomy – Nocturnal

By Kami-O Betzina

A Robust Soundtrack

Alex Kauffman told Ben Weise of The PostBulletin he was influenced by the violins in a televised version of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, you can definitely hear it in his band; Dichotomy’s latest, Nocturnal.