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Ringing It Up: NYC drummer George Sarpola sends respect to the greatest wrestler of all-time with ‘Ric Flair’

Posted on 10 November 2021
Solo Drums and Electronics by George Sarpola

Taken off his October 2021 released 10-track album called ‘Solo Drums and Electronics‘, George Sarpola gets his tights on and slams down any opponent with his latest single called ‘Ric Flair‘.

George Sarpola aka George Lewis-Sarpola, is a New York City-based indie rock drummer and music composer, who is currently a member of well-respected local NYC bands Kaptive and Bother.

”He is a fan of coffee, vintage drum machines and synthesizers.” ~ George Sarpola

The drumming is up there with the best here and he swarms speedily through with tremendous velocity for the ears to get enthused – as he brings life into a track that has a well-known name – to keep us entertained just like he has for many a year.

‘Ric Flair‘ from the vibrant New York City-based indie rock drummer and composer George Sarpola, is a top notch instrumental effort that has lots of famous sayings from a true performer who always has something fiery to say. Made with an ode to a legend, this is a fun track to play just before you are about to watch another night of wrestling. Showing us his incredible skills, this is a memorable effort from a fine creative with bags of potential.

Hear this fresh new single on Bandcamp and see more news of future releases on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Should Of Listened: Vacaville rapper Summi takes insightful aim on the voices inside his head with ‘One Shot’

Posted on 19 September 2021

Taken off his latest eighteen-track album ‘Mellow Echo, Steady Increase‘ and made from his cozy home studio with lots of love and real talk attached, Summi skillfully loads up and is ready for his opportunity now on the new single ‘One Shot‘.

Hunter Sumner aka Summi, is a youthfully exciting indie rapper, classically trained drummer and producer from Vacaville, California.

”I graduated with an Audio Engineering degree from SAE Expressions College in Emeryville, California in December of 2020.” ~ Summi

Featuring a fresh flow that has your inquisitive ears locked into the moment as he takes aim at the doubts, you feel his reflection getting deeper as he pulls the manifested trigger and breaks away from the past.

This feels like a true redemption story – all the small-minded naysayers seem to be far away now as he lifts his head up – pulls the fly sunglasses on his face, sparks one up, and reaches towards those inner dreams which shall make him happily complete.

‘One Shot‘ from the multi-skilled Vacaville, California-based rapper/drummer and music producer Summi, sends a true talk message about learning to calm those pesky voices in your head, which can temptingly lead you far from your idea path. He raps with a mellow style which keeps things low-key, as he shows us where he is right now in a life with a crazy world as the canvas.

On a top class beat and raps full of much potential, it feels like we are witnessing an artist who is truly starting to express himself and do what he knows needs to be done. Setting yourself free creatively, is the only way to satisfy that hungry soul.

Hear this terrific new single on his Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Don’t Give Up: Massachusetts native Jade Moede enthusiastically urges us to hold onto our ‘Pride’

Posted on 30 June 2021

As he rocks into the music bar with a telling story that inspires us to lift ourselves up, Jade Moede returns triumphantly with the true story about keeping our chins to the sky no matter what the circumstances are on his relevant new single called ‘Pride‘.

Jade Moede (pronounced Maydee) is a creative indie rock singer-songwriter, award-winning visual artist, and drummer, from peaceful Cotuit, Massachusetts, in the USA. He makes that old school feel that has you feeling all cozy and nostalgic, as his wonderful ways take you to a vintage place that is way out of the matrix.

”It’s almost more net art time capsuled from the early 90s than anything else.” – Jade Moede

There is such a rebel nature here that is so great to listen to and the gushing guitar riffs are so fun to embrace happily. His determined vocals swarm the mic and uplifts your mood like winning the lotto, as he takes us for a ride that has you feeling alright again after a few losses.

‘Pride‘ from the New England-based indie rock artist and visually creative artist Jade Moede, is that walking with an extra step type of track. The misty maze of the world can hold you back and confuse you as there are so many different paths you could take. He sings with such passionate energy and this is a song you need to hear loud, as its your right to do so.

Stream his new track on Spotify and check out the IG for more visuals plus music news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I Am Free: Ma9Na shows us the way forward on ‘Down For The Count’ (feat. Gerry Murrell)

Posted on 25 May 2021

With an ominous beat that soon leads us thrillingly into a powerfully built song that has you inspired beyond belief, Ma9Na brings us back to the 80’s with a proper rock track for the memory bank to lock in with ‘Down For The Count’ (feat. Gerry Murrell).

Peter Manaena aka Ma9Na is an experienced late-blooming Winton, New Zealand-born, Tasmania, Australia-based drummer, producer, keyboardist, former band member, bass and acoustic guitarist.

“I’m all about stepping into my courage zone”, says Manaena. “For many years I avoided controversy, so played it safe by staying in the background. But, if I want this world to be a better place for future generations, I need to share my message. If I want to make a change, then I need to stop being silent. If I want to encourage others to do the same, then I need to lead by example. I’m not leaving this world without making my mark, which is why I’m taking my music to the world. Given I’m already 62, I’m intending to get out there hard and fast.” – Ma9Na

The terrific soundtrack is one for the books as they sing for their freedom, not letting anything get in the way as they guitar solo our minds over the edge, to find that calm sea again. This is the type of song to put on loud in the morning to kick your into action — ignoring the depressing news and other heartache attached frustrations —  that are threatening to sink you into the lonely waters beyond.

‘Down For The Count‘ (feat. Gerry Murrell) from the multi-talented Tasmanian rock lover, Midnight Oil fan, former runner and veteran music professional Ma9Na, is a real lesson to all those who think they can’t learn new things when they are older. Here is a man who has defied logic, to start his solo career now, and isn’t going to stop until he reaches his goals. That is the power of music.

Stream this classic-style new track from a real legend on Spotify and see more via his IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Losing Touch: UK artist Olly E urges us to find our core human touch again with ‘Beyond This Reality’

Posted on 2 May 2021

As he opens up our thoughts to seeing a vibrant world that should be way more free, Olly E looks for something beyond meaningful, far away from what he sees now called ‘Beyond This Reality’.

Olly E is a focused indie alt-rock solo singer, guitarist, drummer and rapper from Leicestershire in England. He makes that caring music to help others who feel lost and afraid in this rather strange world. He performs with such care and intricate interwoven melodies, which touches your hungry palate just right.

”Seeking solace in songwriting, he aims to give hope through his music to those who feel lost or alone.” – Olly E

With a real message and a huge passion to help others who are feeling the same as he, you get a sense of warmth with a musician who sings with so much passion and brings such an important topic to the fore. He is a wildly talented artist and you feel like he will only improve over time — as his self-awareness grows and is able to travel with his music — to inspire crowds all over on a similar journey.

‘Beyond This Reality’ from the thoughtful Leicestershire alt-rock multi-talented artist Olly E, shows us a world that is losing touch and needs to find its conscious again before its too late and we all turn into roaming robots, that have lost our souls.

Stream this top single on Spotify and see the journey on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Life at the moment: Chachee is honest and reflective on new single ‘Sad Day’

Posted on 27 January 2021
Dark Light by Chachee

Taken off his upcoming thirteen-track album ‘Dark Light‘, that is due for release on the 5th February 2021, Chachee shows us into his mind on the introspective ‘Sad Day‘.

Brooklyn, New York-based 90s lo-fi punk and indie rock artist/drummer Chachee, is a supremely creative musician who makes that nostalgic music that ebbs and flows at reality, while taking you to a thoughtful place that enables you to look deep inside yourself.

This is an artist who plays music to learn about himself and to ask questions about life that can’t be answered yet. A truly deep soul who is a refreshingly honest man in these times of flashy posers ,who get way too much attention for doing very little.

The quirky mixture of acoustic and digital sonic layers fuses with his sense of humor to life right, is a unique outlook that brings so much value to this song for us to hear with a reflective glance, as we know the feeling all too well.

‘Sad Day‘ from Brooklyn’s self-taught soulful indie artist Chachee, is the intriguing tale of how we are feeling as humanity right now, as each day seems longer than the last with relief still far off. He sings with such a reflective tone that is so rare in music these days. Each day has been a challenge and the hope for a brighter path might still be far down the road, with many detours ahead.

Feeling down is completely natural at the moment, as we grapple with habits that have perhaps defined us, as we realize who we actually aren’t really friends with after all. Sometimes its okay to have a sad day and be off. Tomorrow is going to be a brighter day after all.

Stream this vivid daydream on Bandcamp.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

NYC Alt-Rockers Heavenly Faded power in with ”CTRL”

Posted on 12 June 2020

There is a sense of awaking for this young band from New York City, USA. They realize that the momentum is on their side as they want to be in control of their music career. Sadly 2020 has ruined that festival and concert wise. However, when it comes to releasing music and getting it out to their fans, this is the time.

Heavenly Faded take us into their band room with their new single ”CTRL”. This is a plea for some soul saving as the music game can get a bit crazy sometimes. I feel like the band saved themselves a bit for this one. When they are playing live I bet it will be a bit more fast paced and still with that strong guitar riff and excellent drumming. This New York band are making quite the name for themselves after a few big gigs before COVID-19.

This is the follow up to the punchy ”Constellations”, the band’s most popular song so far. A band on the rise and surely itching to get back up on stage to break some guitars and blow a few speakers.

Stream the new song from this powerful New York City band right here on their Soundcloud page and get more rock in your life.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen