Posts Tagged ‘Music’

The Declaration of INDEPENDENTS

Posted: April 1, 2020 in Black Sugar Transmission, Blog, Indie, Jebb, Kallie Marie, Lickerish Quartet, Melt, Music, MUSIC-SURVIVAL-GUIDE, OfficialSoda, Ours, Sadartha, Soda, Spookey Ruben, Thursday The 12th Podcast, White Trash
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Indie

Earlier this week I posted on social media that I was looking for any and all music related indie artists of any kind to share with me the best place on the net to show off their work and I would compile a list here that we could share with each other and beyond. I guess it was a bit of a social experiment? Anyways, I had hoped for more participation. Whatever the case may be, below is a list of rad artists doing their own thing. Whether they at some point may have been on a major label, toured the world, or just make records right out of their bedrooms, it’s a list of honest and good folks doing it for all the right reasons. So please, check them out, share, and support. Especially in a time like now where we are all struggling and being faced with finding different ways to support ourselves and still put positive vibes into the universe. MUSIC-SURVIVAL-GUIDE is all of us. Stay safe out there. xxx

SODA – www.officialsoda.com

THE LICKERISH QUARTET – www.thelickerishquartet.com

SPOOKEY RUBEN – www.spookeyruben.bandcamp.com

WHITE TRASH – www.whitetrashuniverse.com

BLACK SUGAR TRANSMISSION – www.blacksugartransmission.com

OURS – www.ours.net

KALLIE MARIE – www.kalliemarie.com

THURSDAY THE 12TH PODCAST – www.thursdaythe12thpodcast.com

SADARTHA – www.soundcloud.com/sadarthagrunge

JEBB – www.jebbsmusic.bandcamp.com

MELT – www.melt4.bandcamp.com

Almost a Jellyfish, THE LICKERISH QUARTET

Posted: March 18, 2020 in Blog, Jellyfish, Lickerish Quartet, Music, MUSIC-SURVIVAL-GUIDE, New Release, Pop, Rock, Single, The Lickerish Quartet
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TLQ

Welp, planets…stars…the heaven’s, have all aligned, and 75% of Spilt Milk era Jellyfish have reunited to bring us THE LICKERISH QUARTET! (:holy bananas:) And over the last week or so they have been going hard on getting the word out, and it is a beautiful thing. By the sounds of it Roger, Eric and Tim have A LOT in store for us. And it is great timing as many of us are social distancing and the world is dealing with COVID-19. Music is always medicine.

Anyways, did you hear the first single, “LIGHTHOUSE SPACESHIP”? They have released two videos, one being standard and the other being a new lyric video. Check it out below and prepare to drool over the delicious sounds and production that only was expected.

Lighthouse Spaceship

The band is currently impacting on all major socials and Youtube. May 15th will see the release of the first of 3 EPs, Threesome Vol. 1 – Check out the message from the guys below!

Follow along and keep up to date on the bands main website at:

LQ headquarters

And, please stay safe out there. Peace and Love.

The Smile Case new single premiere

Posted: February 26, 2020 in Alternative, Blacktop Records, Blog, Canada, Indie, Music, MUSIC-SURVIVAL-GUIDE, Single, The Smile Case
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Canadian band, THE SMILE CASE has sent M-S-G a brand new single to debut from their forthcoming album, Bipolar Bear Wildlife Park on Blacktop Records. A great description straight from the horses mouth is below:

“We are releasing a new album called ‘Bipolar Bear Wildlife Park’ on
March 6th which is more than likely one of the most painful ‘love’ records ever written. The band is an acquired taste and for fans of Elvis
Depressedly, American Pleasure Club & Craig Finn. This song and the new
album is an anxiety fueled rollercoaster that sounds better with a pair of headphones and 5mg of Diazepam.”

So, how could you NOT want to check that out? Be brave, here ya go:

The Look All Over

For more info: Blacktop Records

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Black Sugar Transmission – Wandering Into the Bullseye album review

Posted: January 29, 2020 in Alternative, Andee Blacksugar, Black Sugar Transmission, Blog, Music, MUSIC-SURVIVAL-GUIDE, New Release, Wandering Into the Bullseye
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BST-WITB

Listener beware, you’re in for some intoxicating sensory overload courtesy of, Black Sugar Transmission. BST head-hancho Mr. Andee Blacksugar is at it again with new record, Wandering Into the Bullseye and it is everything you want in a musical meal. It’s got a ballsy dose of a cappella (“Like Glass”), a touch or two of nightclub danger (“Rescue Sirens”) it’s even got some 1980’s style snuff (“Padlock’s On The Cage”) and oh so much more. Look, it’s 2020 and we are overloaded (and overburdened) with computer and celebrity, we’ve digitized our brains to coma. Those of us surviving this chaos so ache for a troubadour like Blacksugar. Intelligent, witty and sharp-tongued. Andee certainly uses all his beta brain waves and frantic little fingers to the nth degree, presenting his sonic offerings as true artistic statements rather than just songs. This guy really wants to make it all matter. And, not to mention, this album is one part of a trilogy. Certainly prolific and poignant, this release sees Blacksugar isolating himself completely to perform it entirely on his own. This is music in a category all it’s own, from an unknown time and place. If you get it, then you GET IT. And if not, we don’t need ya. It’s always a pleasure to review a BST record, certainly one of MUSIC-SURVIVAL-GUIDE’s faves.

So, here’s your new soundtrack for a new year. Let’s dance, let’s break some shit. Let’s roll around in glitter and solicit sex from circus freaks while high on pixie sticks, and don’t forget…turn it up! Wandering Into the Bullseye will see the light in February.

“Don’t blame the horse cause you wandered off course”-BST

BST HQ

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Sadartha – Growth EP Review

Posted: January 22, 2020 in Alternative, Blog, Growth, Grunge, Indie, Music, MUSIC-SURVIVAL-GUIDE, New Release, Sadartha
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Growth EP

VA based grunge darlings Sadartha return with new EP, Growth. Although not reinventing the wheel here, the band rather expands on their sound from awesome previous release Eden. With this new installment they certainly play to their strengths. Singer Johnny Noxious continues to sharpen his knifelike vocals while as a unit they remain as chilling, noisy, and loud as ever.

On Growth, Sadartha play in some pretty dark territory, but, center track “Eclipsing Binaries”, sonically lightens the load. Almost makes you wish the boys touched on that side more.

Ultimately, Sadartha does not disappoint. I would however, like to see them step out of their comfort zone on a future release. The band keeps getting better and I think with a bit more confidence they’ll be able to reach that new ground. And I would imagine they are not far off from such an achievement.

Key tracks: “Aconitum” & “Just Skin”

Sample the Sadartha catalog on CDBaby AND purchase your favorite release!

SADARTHA: CD BABY

Roger Joseph Manning Jr’s new project Lickerish Quartet quick update

Posted: January 15, 2020 in Blog, Indie, Jellyfish, Lickerish Quartet, Music, MUSIC-SURVIVAL-GUIDE, Pop, Roger Joseph Manning Jr.
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RJMJHey folks. I just wanted to share the latest news direct from Roger about his new project with Eric Dover and Tim Smith (probably the closest to a Jellyfish reunion that will occur) – I spoke to RJMJ last week and he gave me a very quick update on the band, Lickerish Quartet…

“New LQ music in the form of a 4-song EP coming out front of April surrounded by a fan funding-Pledge style campaign.” *Although that may not seem like much it actually answers two popular questions. So, keep your eyes open.

In the meantime, did anyone see the “Inside the Album” episodes Roger did with Produce like a Pro? They got into BOTH Jellyfish albums and they are an absolute pleasure to watch:

P.S. and FYI:

lick·er·ish
/ˈlik(ə)riSH/
adjective
  1. lecherous.
    “a barrage of lickerish grins and dirty jokes”

Check out the new video by THE SUMMERCAMP

Posted: December 4, 2019 in Blog, Indie, Music, Music Video, MUSIC-SURVIVAL-GUIDE, New Release, Pull, The Summercamp
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Hey folks. Check out the rad new video from THE SUMMERCAMP. It was released on Halloween, which seems kinda fitting as it has a little Sci-Fi and Horroresque twist to it. It is also the bands first official video and a great track that will have you bobbing your head straight out of the gate. So, go get bobbin’ and support indie artists!

Katie Toupin – Magnetic Moves album review

Posted: September 18, 2019 in Alternative, Blog, Indie, Katie Toupin, Magnetic Moves, Music, MUSIC-SURVIVAL-GUIDE, Review
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Katie Toupic - Magnetic Moves

Jeepers! I AM SO HAPPY that this record was put on my radar! (Directly by the artist herself, mind you). If I were to put into words, quite literally, a vibe that I get from this wonderful piece of work…it would be (now picture this)…playing 16-bit video games in a 1950’s style ice cream shop at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Pretty F’ing rad, no? Now imagine that vibe translated to an album of songs and you get Magnetic Moves, the debut full length LP from Katie Toupin (former Houndmouth).

Title track and lead single is a fuzzy little dancey number that could have been plucked from the late 80’s or early 90’s in all it’s disc drive glory (accompanied by an equally nostalgic video). “Here’s my heart, my dignity too. Take it slowly like, most men do.” And you better listen boys AND girls (to this, and the rest of the record).

Although the album gives you a fun starting line as a launch pad there is a lot to offer here that digs a bit deeper. “Moves” is romantic, honest and at times even gospel and so well crafted in both lyric and arrangement. It’s the slow dance that is “Someone To You” and the yearning beauty of “The Hills Are Calling” that can get you really wrapped up in this record. And then there are songs on here like, “In Your Dreams”, a fun bopper you can put on while you clean the house. Katie’s got ya covered here.

Magnetic Moves is a record that is commercially and structurally sound without losing any of it’s indie street cred. And that is a huge nod to Toupin for penning such a wonderful record as that is certainly a fine line to tred. So, don’t sleep on this one gang!

KATIE TOUPIN

(For enthusiasts of Amy Correia, Metric and Amy Winehouse)

KICKING SUNRISE to release new single this Friday!

Posted: August 21, 2019 in Blog, Kicking Sunrise, Music, MUSIC-SURVIVAL-GUIDE, New Release, Pop, Single, Underneath
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Kicking Sunrise - "Underneath"

Right Coast Music recording artists Kicking Sunrise are scheduled to release a new single this Friday, August 23rd entitled “Underneath” thru multiple streaming and downloadable platforms. And the advance listening I have heard is one of a song catchy and very radio ready.

The band has been together since 2013 and garnered some attention after posting a cover of Justin Timberlake’s song “Suit and Tie” to YouTube. Followed by debut single, “Here’s to the Sunrise” in 2015 which was then picked up for CBS3 Philly as their theme song.

Kicking Sunrise has also shared the stage with such big acts as, O-Town, Aaron Carter, Ryan Cabrera and many more. The band currently has a handful of shows coming up which you can find at their website below along with more information.

KICKING SUNRISE

Thanks to Jessica Andrews at Right Coast Music for reaching out and putting this on my radar. Good luck with the single!

Right Coast Music

RCM

CONDUIT OF HUMANITY-THE ZEN CAGE

Posted: August 14, 2019 in Blog, Conduit Of Humanity, Music, MUSIC-SURVIVAL-GUIDE, New Release, The Zen Cage
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Out this Friday! August 16th. New music from Fred Jeske (AAA Battery) and a number of other fantastic musicians. They will be bringing you this epic adventure called, “The Zen Cage” – Click on the link below for some key information and be sure to look for the album on Spotify, iTunes and Bandcamp. Physical release available on September 1st.

Conduit One Sheet

Conduit cover

*AS A LIMITED TIME BONUS YOU CAN EMAIL RESCORDMUSICLABEL@GMAIL.COM FOR A FREE DOWNLOAD OF THE ALBUM*

Also, Conduit Of Humanity will make their debut performance at Hempfest in Seattle on 8/18 at 1pm on the Seeley Black Stage. And, if you are lucky enough to catch them, advance CDs will be given out by the band as well.

Conduit Of Humanity show

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