2024-01-10 02:21
This Finnish-born singer-songwriter has a new album. Believe me, it is worth your ears! Life happens whether you sleep or have spent many years inside a cave. The name J.P. Kallio reminds me… Read More
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2024-01-09 05:44
I discovered Roosevelt a few years ago, before the pandemic. I remember being captivated by Night Moves and other tracks on the first album. After that, I listened to the second album, Young… Read More
2023-12-25 08:45
https://on.soundcloud.com/vLbTp After losing my phone I had no idea if I would be able to blog again. It seemed accessing my accounts will take so much resources and I was not sure I got wha… Read More
2023-12-03 20:48
I hope everyone has a great weekend. It’s been a while since the last blog update, and there are so many exciting things going on musically that I have been missing a lot!If there is o… Read More
2023-07-20 13:03
The 2022 song by October Project proves that no record company can have power over one’s creativity. This and their other songs after they broke up in the late 90s. Their record label… Read More
2023-07-08 09:25
food, shelter & clothing is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of sound. Junkified is an example. It’s a crazy combination of ambient that sizzles into darkwave and ends with a… Read More
2023-06-22 02:38
Yes, you read the title right. The Balearic songster has a new song out via Bandcamp. I am unsure if it is available on other streaming services, but it is out. It sounds like his first EP b… Read More
2023-06-09 21:46
Are you looking for high-energy rock instrumental music to start your day? Check out posts on this page, as I guarantee you more of that stuff. Today we are highlighting a track by a prolifi… Read More
2023-05-17 19:48
This is a short but sweet post. It is my day off and I am rummaging through my emails and found my Epictronic Productions email. These guys send me emails if they have music updates. This ti… Read More
2023-05-05 22:44
So I found myself wide-eyed at 2 am. I am getting used to my night shift job, and I get sleepy during the day and wide awake at night. Somewhere in that ruminating, I would reach out for my… Read More
2023-04-27 19:38
I came accross Hania Rani on several ocassions. One of them was through KEXP Live. I love listening to KEXP because the station always showcases diverse independent artists. Hania Rani was o… Read More
2023-04-25 09:29
I was never a big fan of Everything, But The Girl, until one of their songs became a comfort song during the most challenging times of my life. It eventually led me to take the music serious… Read More
2023-04-21 19:51
I’ve subscribed to Bandcamp a couple of years ago and I just realised how much I miss the music and the artist updates. It’s been a while and it is great to finally go back. I&rs&hell…Read More
2022-09-02 12:33
The song is a slow, hypnotic track written by singer-songwriter Cathal Murphy. He is from Camlough or Camloch, a small village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Ever Since We Were Young is… Read More
2022-08-09 09:41
Every time Swiss musician/songwriter Alex Pardini releases an EP or Album, he always has a place in this blog. His sound is the stuff of early evening when you unwind. His is the sound of ur… Read More
2022-08-07 04:09
It’s not always that we find a decent movie or TV soundtrack. But to find an excellent one? David Buckley has composed a solid musical gem that goes with this fantastic Netflix series… Read More
2022-08-06 16:07
When Mary Fahl fronted the October Project, she was the force behind the band. According to her contract, she was not allowed to write music or do anything besides singing. With these limita… Read More
2022-07-31 23:20
I’ve been looking at my blog stats today, and there’s one post getting regular hits through the years. It’s my James Bullard interview posted around 2017. So I thought I mi… Read More
2022-07-30 20:23
Now that the fever is settling, it is time to write about Kate Bush. I was dumbfounded when Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) hit the charts last month. It was due to its appearance in… Read More
2022-07-30 08:43
Just today, Pear jam’s Stone Gossard made a controversial statement published by LoudWire magazine. It’s about whether Grunge killed the careers of many hard rock bands of the 80… Read More
2022-07-27 02:00
10 tracks released by Rimar Records Yes, I admit I listen to streaming music because it is convenient and mobile. I am one of those guys who play music on a Bluetooth speaker (at decent leve… Read More
2022-06-24 23:09
Nostalgia teaches us a lesson, But there is no need to dwell.Some things are better left where they are. Nostalgia is painful when you know when you can never repair it. I think this sums up… Read More
2022-06-10 08:36
I have a playlist for those of you who are always on the go but want to have a taste of Darkwave, Goth, Industrial, and other forms of dark music. It’s from my friends in Subkulture. I… Read More
2022-06-01 23:57
So what’s the first tune you listen to when you wake up? And what’s in your coffee? Wait, you don’t have to answer them but hear me out. This tune is something you might wa… Read More
2022-05-18 07:49
Finally! After two years of lockdown and non-musical events, it is great to have something to celebrate. 2022 is like a minor key waiting for a resolution. As with all things musical, it is… Read More
2022-05-14 01:00
Suzanne Ciani has been making stunning modular performances for years. She’s a pioneer in modular synths using the Buchla 200 series as her main gear. She also worked with other synthe… Read More
2022-05-12 00:38
After being away for quite a bit, I discovered the world of MIDI and keyboard. Before I know it, I got into the rabbit hole. It has become a bit of an obsession. Now I am ordering my first M… Read More
2022-04-12 03:21
It took me a while to write about my decent observation/reaction about this new EP but I will soldier on. I am talking about the A Place to Call Our Own by Liverpool’s Joe Symes and th… Read More
2022-03-08 04:06
New York-based flutist Sean Grace is more Jazz and New Age than Traditional Irish. That is why he is in this blog and not the other one. I stumbled upon him via YOuTube by accident. I was lo… Read More
2022-03-05 01:20
I wondered what “May It Be” sounds like with a different tempo, vocal rendition, and instrumentation. The Dark Side of the Moon has satisfied that curiosity. They did it in a way… Read More
2022-03-03 11:11
When you find yourself in a sombre mood, you need a music pill for that. The medicine happens to be the new album by Alex Rainer. Based on his musical resume, it looks like he has been aroun… Read More
2022-03-02 00:01
If you are looking for new songs in the indie-pop category, en you can find them here. I will be posting YouTbe playlists that are fresh-I am talking about a week-old playlist. I used to cur… Read More
2022-03-01 23:51
Back in the days before the pandemic, I used to write multiple blogs about independent bands. Joey Symes and the Loving Kind was part of that. However, my creative energy and passion got dep… Read More
2022-02-28 11:02
https://open.spotify.com/album/1n71qh8iuwfIDAhCetlqfX?si=T8W2EidAQauMsT1y40TIog There is always a kind of music for everyone. These days I am into weird and dark stuff. Sound Waves fit my mo… Read More
2022-02-26 14:58
Yes we are still in the middle of this insane pandemic. Typhoon Odette happened. Bacolod is still smiling. Thanks to the musical artists like aero. and others, who continue to perform, obser… Read More
2022-02-24 14:32
It’s a logn story how I missed the listening party of Tiano Beto. He was going to feature the music of Miles Davis and also perform his tunes. Unfortunately, the day did not cooperate… Read More
2022-02-21 20:39
Times are always changing. The relationship we have now might not be the one we have tomorrow. There is uncertainty and fear in the horizon as we think about health, economy and politics in… Read More
2021-11-29 00:14
For a start, Hammer describes himself as someone who loves obscurity. He lives in Italy and has various skills. These include composition, sound design, audio editing, virtual orchestration… Read More
2021-10-29 14:10
A true artist always finds a way to figure out how to make ends meet. Whether it is about beating deadlines or surviving a pandemic, creativity is our savior. That is why it is fascinating t… Read More
2021-09-19 12:16
For me, Dee McIlroy is a musical chameleon. Well, you would e surprise to learn that he is a guitar builder by day. Music is a passion, whether performing them or creating musical instrument… Read More
2021-09-16 13:58
It felt like ages since I updated my Sphere Music blog. This pandemic has either moved people in the positive or negative direction. There is no middle ground. You either do things, or you a… Read More
2021-05-31 04:16
We all have our own “Through the Looking Glass” adventure during the pandemic. Yes, it isn’t over yet, but things are getting better in some parts of the world. Everything… Read More
2020-02-20 21:54
I have written about Tom Lugo’s musical projects in the past. This guy keeps getting better. He also serves other interesting pursuits like martial arts. I even featured him in one of… Read More
2020-02-19 17:43
One of the good things writing about young talents is that you can learn what motivates them. I think it is challenging to make it big in this world of constant distraction. It is pretty cha… Read More
2020-02-18 15:40
When you served art at one time in your life, art will make a way to find you. Call it subconscious longing, infinite intelligence, or fate. But you will always find yourself in the same sit… Read More
2020-01-20 09:11
If you are looking for the best cycling playlist via Spotify, then you might want to stream Cycling Music Playlist. It has all the hot artists like Billie Ellish, Marshmallow, The Chainsmoke… Read More
2020-01-05 21:54
I discovered lane Allen via Instagram. It is a solid place to discover fascinating musicians. This includes artists who are new and are carving their niche in the world of Pop, Rap, Rock, or… Read More
2019-06-25 07:13
The big drums and symphonic sounds could only mean one thing. You are in the realm of Council. The New-York based band consists of three brothers. They have just released their newest single… Read More
2019-06-02 12:26
The New Release by Dennis McCalmont (From Now To Then) showcases crystalline guitar sounds and polished lush sounds. Every release from Irish singer-songwriter Dennis McCalmont is an inspiri… Read More
2019-04-27 01:13
A good place for live music and food! I noticed my excitement! I am sure it’s those little things. It can be the sound of instruments or the pulsing beats that draw you in. They are li… Read More
2019-04-19 00:53
Cover me with kisses baby, cover me with love’… How can we listen to that line and not be reminded of Richard Gere’s American Gigolo? That same movie introduced Blondie to… Read More
2019-04-09 14:03
Like most electronic musicians, Loic Rathscheck uses a combination of analogue and digital equipments to create sounds and produce music. He already composed many tunes for solo projects and… Read More
2019-04-03 01:45
Canadian singer/songwriting and actor Layne Green has launched an indiegogo campaign and he is uploading a series of videos( a mix or unreleased and released songs). One of them is already u… Read More
2019-03-23 04:45
Hey, summer is just around the corner, and it is great to celebrate that inevitable holiday season with a new danceable hip hop track brought to you by these two wonderful artists. Rory K &a&hell…Read More
2019-02-27 02:42
If you are looking for something acoustic to chill to, then do check this guy from Sweden. His name is Jon Magnusson. He makes cheerful and poignant music in the vein of Leonard Cohen, Iron… Read More
2018-11-12 16:05
The idea stayed in the peripheral part of my vision. I was wondering if there will ever be another Dead Can Dance album. The last one was Anastasis which I enjoyed fully. But then, on… Read More
2018-11-02 06:39
This music reminds me a bit of Bryan Ferry but with the lounge flavor that’s always been Alex Pardini’s trademark ever since he started his musical career. While trends co… Read More
2018-09-23 06:37
https://web.facebook.com/mrbaxteria/videos/10156074016908440/ Aero is going back to the US. It is time. After writing, publishing and performing original music, he is going to take a… Read More
2018-08-18 15:55
I hopped bars to see what’s happening in the city. I narrowed my interests into three categories-poetry, music and painting. It proved to be a fruitful evening. I found Frac/tions, Rek… Read More
2018-07-23 08:14
If the title of this blog post sounds a bit familiar, it’s because it’s inspired by an album by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, released in 1988 and spawned the big hit… Read More
2018-07-21 03:56
I picked up Kim Gordon’s Girl in a Band book around three years ago. Why? Because I am intrigued with her visual art. She’s also part of the the iconic Sonic Youth which I… Read More
2018-07-04 02:22
Though life is a battle of wits and constant threat to all types of stability (financial, health and emotional), it is always great to have a beautiful sounding singer in our midst. F… Read More
2018-07-02 14:26
There are times ina relationship when we just have to call it quits. This happens when such relationship becomes too toxic to the point that you slowly turning into a monster-like the other… Read More
2018-06-24 14:03
I love it when musicians I follow break into a wider stream. It means they are finally getting a wider recognition they deserve. And yes persistence plays an important part. Once A Tre… Read More
2018-06-21 07:37
Reunited with Pop: Gemme by Nolwenn Leroy Nolwenn Leroy is on my radar through the years. I discovered her through her affiliation with Celtic music. I even wrote about that in m… Read More
2018-06-20 13:27
I stumbled upon Greek music band Daemonia Nymphe while searching for Dead Can Dance news. You can say that they are sister sounds and their cousin The Mystery Of The Bulgarian Vo… Read More
2018-06-19 01:25
I like discovering new music on my own. Although there was a time when I wrote about bands because they wrote directly to me, it’s nice to be independent in how you want things to be d… Read More
2018-06-13 14:20
I wrote about FRXNS a few days ago. This time let’s get to know the duo behind it. Yes, from musical group that can turn heads because of that distinctive sound? Why not?! I have… Read More
2018-06-11 14:44
Band members: Jico Monte (keyboards, vocals), Bito Tiano (guitars, sax, vocals) Ronald Amoroso (drums), Butch Inson (bass, vocals). I am in the process of posting another interview but while… Read More
2018-06-10 08:39
Been a fan of Joy Division, The Cure, The Smiths and New Order in my college days-Four bands that influenced Bacolod band FRXNS or sometimes referred to as Frac/tions. The artfully chosen ba… Read More
2018-06-03 14:35
I love the sweetness of synth-pop. That’s why I’ve been a fan of the genre (since hearing OMD). This is not the first time that the subject of artificial intelligence has… Read More
2018-06-03 14:18
Weekend evening is all about partying and beautiful music for most people. But I am on a brief hiatus from all the cycling and partying. Instead, I am listening to XNOVA. They are a d… Read More
2018-05-23 16:26
West Germany has created a musical artist who deserves an important space in contemporary music. Patrick Braun (who goes with the moniker AKWUAR) has released a 7-track EP early this year. A… Read More
2018-05-20 11:25
May 19 marks the EP launching of Cali Island. It’s a Saturday night so a bunch of people who like good music go to Tippy’s instead of a karaoke bar. We didn’t have t… Read More
2018-05-02 01:45
I think Tippy’s Bistro will be part of our local history as a place where it all started. I am talking about Indieka Bacolod, a collective of bands that are making music independently… Read More
2018-03-28 02:37
Aero took the stage in top form during the Indieka Bacolod gig. He delivered his tunes with candor that can only come from someone who is passionate about his craft and knows th… Read More
2018-03-24 02:33
According to Mike Milan Dedic “The guitar instrumental rock genre is very small at best, and is very difficult to garner attention to.” Yes that’s perhaps true but man, lis… Read More
2018-03-22 09:01
When you hear Sweden expect nothing less. That’s what happened with new band called Damen. I only heard two tracks from them: Lights and Freud Division. What can I say? I was blow… Read More
2018-03-12 07:10
I started this blog probably around 2009 or 10, not sure exactly when but I never imagined I would find Bikes and Music in the same title. But when you go with the flow(or again… Read More
2018-03-05 18:06
When you feel like drifting away from who you used to be, then in time music will help you find your way back. In life, little and big tragedies can lead us astray, sending us to a journey t… Read More
2018-02-14 10:51
It’s been a while since I heard something new from Vasilis Chountas who goes by the monicker Whodoes Musica. He brings many influences to his music including his native Greece and prog… Read More
2017-09-05 08:36
Let’s turn the radar locally. And I mean towards the Philippines where I currently write this post. We have good bands if you really know how to look around. So let me talk about Jack… Read More
2017-08-07 05:49
I love songs that bring out the melancholic and nostalgic sense in me. Music is a way to escape the harshness of the real world. It is also a piece of art that makes you feel in a certain wa… Read More
2017-07-23 14:24
Singer-songwriter and guitar builder Dermot “Dee” McIlroy has created an ambient album that’s both relaxing and strange. I say strange because if you’ve watche… Read More
2017-07-05 16:13
I am always pleased when I receive invites or anything related to music in my mailbox. I got one from Ben Michaels, publicist for www.rockpaperscissors.biz The Beloved Sacred Art a… Read More
2017-05-22 15:27
Pain, loss, and fear have never been so beautiful as captured musically by Philly indie rockers Stellarscope. If you love albums by Joy Division and The Cure(in the early 80s) then you will… Read More
2017-05-11 23:07
This will be our second album featuring styles of Goth, Punk, Death Rock and Synth-Imbolg. Gothic rock is alive and well. Though the genre went underground several years ago, their’s a… Read More
2017-05-06 05:41
The music scene in Liverpool is very much alive and exciting. All you have to do is Catch Up with them through this fantastic show called Made in Liverpool. Yes you don’t have to go ba… Read More
2017-04-15 10:35
Tracklisting: 1. Be Brave 03:48 2.I Won’t Rest Until 04:10 3.I Can’t Make It Grow 03:24 4.Wings of Wax 03:52 5.Sweetheart 02:55 6.Our Side 04:07 7.Seven Days After Hello 0… Read More
2017-03-24 15:17
This fascinating singer -songwriter and classically trained guitarist from Cork continues to enchant listeners with his third album. Any Cormac O Caoimh (his last name is pronounced as O Que… Read More
2017-03-18 23:38
So fitting for the times: And the Wasters are making music for the millennials! Music is a substitute for caffeine. If you wake up in the morning and the music is right then the day is auspi… Read More
2017-03-13 08:16
Imagine a world where clouds do touch the ground, where roads stretch to nowhere and that you can fly and touch the tallest mountain peaks. Or how about a parallel universe where Trump… Read More
2017-03-04 12:55
Layne Greene wrote these songs around late 2015 and after two years of tinkering, they found their way into this EP. Today was a good day. I raced against a geared bike (I ride a fixe… Read More
2017-02-23 01:32
Trance galore. 2017 is a good year for electronic music. I love being introduced to new and unfamiliar artists and I would love writing all about them when I have the time and energy. Sample… Read More
2017-02-19 04:28
Ambient / Chill-Out / Cinematic / Twin Peaks This is not mainly a political post. But I have to be honest. I took a long break from social media around November. After Trump’s win I co… Read More
2016-11-16 23:37
How are you folks? The truth is, I posted the entries below ahead of this intro. I didn’t know what to write about, but I figured that I need to represent artists who make my wor… Read More
2016-11-10 18:38
I guess with all the chaos, music is the great comforter, if not the catalyst. Well I think songs used to be powerful they actually aid in changing the world. I think we need songs now more… Read More
2016-11-04 10:09
A colossal voice that manages to soar to the heavens, releases a new EP plus talks of an upcoming album! When October Project hit the mainstream(due partly to being signed to a major la… Read More
2016-10-21 21:06
Of course you know The Stunning! Everything Rises was a smash hit in the 90s. Every kid who grew up in that period must have owned Once Around the World. This Dublin-centric band catapulted… Read More
2016-10-07 09:27
Musicians have the best jobs in the world. They get to do something they enjoyed very much without the need for incentives, promotions or big cash. It has been a dream to talk J.R… Read More
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