Featured Track: Samer Fanek-Endlessly Lost

Samer Fanek got my full attention with a new track release titled "Endlessly Lost." 

Like a lot of music, there is a story behind it. It is about Samer and the feelings he went through for some time. The music is not typical of what he creates; however, it reflects a darker period of life for the artist.

I thought the track was some of the best work I have heard from Samer. The elements of piano, guitar, and his experiment with brass are exciting, dramatic, and beautiful all at the same time.

The merging of one's feelings, their soul, into a composition makes for something unforgettable. And I, for one, would love to hear more of this direction when he releases a full-length album!

Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck

https://samerfanek.com

Samer Fanek (Arabic: سامر الفانك, born December 11, 1986) is an award-winning pianist, keyboardist, composer and producer of piano instrumental music. He has a longtime dream to create instrumental songs that have an enduring emotional impact on people, hoping that his songs will travel from his small home studio to the world stage, where he aspires to perform them alongside talented musicians and orchestras for everyone to experience...READ MORE..

The Truebelles Single Review

The Truebelles are a refreshing new girl band  who are certainly putting girl power on the map and are set to shake up the pop scene with their catchy new single ‘if your heart is there’The Truebells are a London based three-piece who all about girl power, these girls have the spirit and determination to bring femininity back , Grace Talullah and Lorena comprise remarkable vocal skills, this is a supremely up-tempo burst of pop, full of hooks that just make you want to jump out of bed in the morning and Seize the Day

The single ‘If Your Heart Is There’ is out on 12^th February 2016.

 

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/The-Truebelles-920344594701415/

https://twitter.com/ttruebelles

http://thetruebelles.com/

Sinfiction – ‘Ugly Baby’ Review

I was initially sceptical about this track. It’s not exactly the most aesthetically pleasing name for a single ever but thankfully my fears were unfounded. The track is a masterful example of well executed indie rock. A grooving lofi bass complements the rhythmic strumming of the acoustic guitar. The vocals are loose and sleazy, they literally drip through the mix creating a splurge of noise and hooks. It is a complete triumph from start to finish. The guitar work alone is worthy of praise, differing tones and timbres seem to stretch out across the whole piece giving it a unique feel. This is definitely a band to watch, intently.

Links:

www.Soundcloud.com/sinfiction

www.Facebook.com/sinfiction

Check out the single below:

Shackleton – The Shackleton Experience Review

‘Shackleton’ is the brainchild of Karl Schmaltz, an eccentric Minnesota native with a passion for 20^th Century history in particular the adventures of Arctic explorer Ernest Shackleton.  The album is a rich mix of rock and prog with nods towards the likes of King Crimson and Led Zeppelin. All these influences and styles add to the complexity and richness of the album.

Schmaltz recreates the experience of the men, as the arrangement tells of their perilous passage. The listener is transported to the deck of the ship making its way across the Southern Ocean, hearing sound effects from the stormy seas to the creaking of the ship’s timber. The project has been described as a “metal opera”, but Schmaltz has, effectively, forged a genre of his own, revolutionising the way stories are told and music is heard.

Links:

http://shackletonexperience.com/

https://www.facebook.com/theshackletonexperience

Check out the ‘Wessel Sea’ here: