Archive: April 2006
Fall in a Groove with RPM
This track by Restoring Poetry in Music is refreshing in an MTV world of pop singers, straightforward rockers and rappers spitting rhymes about bling and "getting low." A sextet from D.C., RPM infuses hip-hop with jazz, soul and funk influences...
By Louise Pierce | April 24, 2006; 11:48 AM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Dreamy Harmonies and Chords
The members of Private Eleanor say they are often compared to Elliott Smith and Wilco and their track, "Richmond," backs up that comparison fairly well. The song has the soft, melodic quality of Death Cab for Cutie or maybe a...
By Louise Pierce | April 23, 2006; 11:54 AM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
An Experimental Groove Worth Exploring
At first I wasn't sure how I felt about about the All Good Funk Alliance. This duo from Virginia can sometimes have a smooth, techno sound that reminds me a little too much of the music so often playing in...
By Louise Pierce | April 21, 2006; 11:19 AM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Catchy Hooks Made for Singing Along
Park Police is a Baltimore trio that plays rock/pop songs with catchy hooks, although that's not all there is on their song "Nationwide." The verses are consistent while the breakdowns alternate between synthesized instrumental moments to driving, rhythmic guitar riffs....
By Louise Pierce | April 3, 2006; 12:59 PM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
