by Veronica DeFeo | Mar 2, 2018 | videos, wolf tracks
Canadian folk/rock band Reuben and the Dark has released their brand new music video for their single, “Hurricane”. Reuben and the Dark is composed of Reuben Bullock , Shea Alain, Brock Geiger, Ian Jarvis, and Dino Soares. The video for Hurricane is a treat for the eyes, full of interpretive dancing, ethereal costumes, and creative camera angles with a barren landscape background (the video was taken close to Joshua Tree National Park). The choreography for the video was done by Megan Lawson, who has worked with Madonna and Katy Perry, among others.
Aside from the beautiful visuals, the vocals and performance of frontman and songwriter Reuben Bullock is fantastic. Not only does his music create a stunning aural experience, but the concept behind the video is also amazing. The overall experience is an overwhelmingly creative and well-developed endeavor. Check out “Hurricane” and more by Reuben and the Dark.
Connect with Reuben and the Dark here:
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by Veronica DeFeo | Mar 1, 2018 | albums, premieres, videos, wolf tracks
Folk-rock artist Greg Connors is about to drop his brand new record, Home Made Compass, on March 3rd. Today, we’ve got your first listen with a streaming premiere of it in its entirety, as well as the premiere of the picturesque music video for his single “Armadillo”.
Starting off with “BEGIN ANYWHERE”, Connors brings his own take on folk music with this raw track. Next up is ARMADILLO, a deeper track that focuses the listener into the multidimensional layers of his music. “ARMADILLO” is followed by “JUST TO BE”, which features some killer guitar moments; a truly laid back and smooth rock track that balances folk aspects as well. Taking a completely different angle with “BUTTERSCOTCH”, a spoken-word interlude, Connors moves the listener into “INVISIBLE AUDIENCE”, a gutsy song that takes the listener for a trip.
A groovy, almost psychedelic track, “ONGOING END”, follows up next. With emotion packed lyrics and some “radio” parts, it’s a unique song on Home Made Compass. “RAPTORS” takes the reins next, definitely leaning towards the rock side of the LP. The first few notes are almost Bowie-esque. “CALICO”, another spoken interlude, carries listeners into the final two tracks on Home Made Compass. “TENNESSEE’, the denouement of the album, is a lovely song filled with a love for home, even if it’s not where you come from. Closing out Home Made Compass is BOATYARD”, the last song on the album. With masterfully poised instrumentals, Connors ends his album on a nostalgic, yet hopeful note.
Overall, the album does an excellent job of marrying folk with rock, and balancing the strengths of the two throughout the record. Whether you prefer rock or folk, Connors has got you covered.
Keep up with Greg Connors:
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by Madison Blom | Feb 28, 2018 | videos, wolf tracks
Matt Woods’ new release “Rearview” is pumped full of retro vibes that is sure to get those hips swinging and toes tapping all over the globe. This new artist has spent countless hours preparing his new single that pays tribute to smooth dreamy pop. Not only has time been spent working on the vocal side of this new release, but the team has also put together their first official video that matches the tone and feel of the song without a single hiccup. It features arcade game inspired graphics that is not only appealing to the eye, but also has significant personal value to Woods himself. Growing up, Wood spent hours in arcades owned by his father and while writing “Rearview,” the sounds reminded him of his childhood and he decided to pay homage to this memory by making it the theme of his very first video.
This song is also the first to be lifted from Woods’ forthcoming EP, the tentatively titled “Fauxstalgia.” Wood wrote this song in order to come to terms with his firsthand experience with not being able to be with a person that he loves. The message, however, is that is acceptable to not completely move on, but to still hold a piece of those feelings forever. This exciting new release will have the fans and critics around the world raving. Matt Woods plans to hit all of the major cities in Europe within the coming weeks to spread his talent abroad.
Keep up with Matt Woods here.
by Katie Pugh | Feb 28, 2018 | videos, wolf tracks
Brooklyn-based indie quartet
RANN just released the second track from their upcoming EP,
Renegade Holiday.
RANN’s sound has been described as indie rock, dream pop, and psych punk which all seem fitting as their latest release, “Renegade Holiday,” has a variety of musical elements creating the perfect eclectic mix.
“Renegade Holiday,” the album’s title track, starts with a heavy drum rhythm that eases into an electronic synth instrumental. When the vocals appear, the song takes a dreamy, ethereal direction that is both calming and exciting at the same time. The song’s pounding rhythm and uplifting instrumental propel the song forward as the airy vocals create the perfect indie atmosphere. RANN’s “Renegade Holiday” cohesively blends instrumental and vocals to create an impeccably constructed track that makes the perfect edition to any playlist.
by Veronica DeFeo | Feb 27, 2018 | premieres, videos, wolf tracks
New York City-based composer Coleman Zurkowski, who just signed to Dangerbird Records, is preparing to release a video for “4” off the album Arthur King Presents Coleman Zurkowski – ZERO. L.A.’s Arthur King & the Night Sea is putting a set of music releases, including pairing with composer Coleman Zurkowski for ZERO. Says Zurkowski of ZERO: “ZERO is an exploration of the physical and emotional effects of binaural/isochronic rhythms which are gradually slowing into silence.” In addition to creative work of his own, Zurkowski has also composed for commercials and shows.
The video for “4” combines layered, nostalgic, and rather trippy images with some haunting instrumentals, creating an intriguing and almost foreboding visual and aural experience. The pairing of the experimental composer with a psychedelic band makes for a video like no other.
Stay connected with Coleman Zurkowski:
Facebook – Website – Soundcloud
Stay connected with Arthur King and the Night Sea:
Instagram – Facebook – Soundcloud
by Madison Blom | Feb 27, 2018 | videos, wolf tracks
Since the beginning of his career, Dave Goddess has brought authenticity and solid vocals to the music scene. Not only does this group bring a raw talent to the fans that adore them, but they also bring out the best of rock n’ roll. Modeled after some of the most iconic musicians in the history of music such as Elvis, The Stones and Tom Petty this band has hit the rock n’ roll scene with a force that has been unmatched. Goddess’ songs have a knack of writing songs that touch the deepest part of the soul and ring true with the heart’s desires.
Goddess’ newest release, “Last of the West Side Cowboys,” has all of these same qualities and even more. Truly it portrays all of the rough and ragged, but beautiful parts of the human soul. A unique aspect of this new single is that it tells a story that hasn’t been heard before in the world of music. This will surly set the group apart going forward in their career. This new single, however, is not their first. In the past, they have also released singles that have brought fans out from all corners of the earth to hear them perform live. Fans and critics alike are looking forward to seeing just how far Goddess and his group will go.
Keep up with the Dave Goddess Group here.
