https://open.spotify.com/album/4yAZTlDFGtJW18tU6XM8Or?si=NRyfbkgQTtOQn4xH-IDINw Australia's El Nova has crafted a distinctive style of 70's infused rock. This year Mustard has had the pleasure of becoming exposed more to artists from "down under." The Australian music scene is one that humans should definitely keep an eye on. One artist, particularly, that has caught Mustard's label was El Nova. El … Continue reading Album Review: “Beam Me Up” By El Nova
Album Review: “All Of Us Or None” by J Navarro & The Traitors
Review by: Gimpleg J Navarro & The Traitors third release and second full length album came out last Friday on Bad Time Records, and like their previous albums, it's a solid mix of the Traitors unique blend of two tone, reggae, and punk, while maintaining Jay Navarro's poignant lyrics that call for unity and action. … Continue reading Album Review: “All Of Us Or None” by J Navarro & The Traitors
Music Shelf Review Roundup – May 19th
Cestari - Phases (EP) Cestari’s “Phases” EP features incredibly smooth compositions that will delight your human ears. On “Phases” Cestari masterfully finds a way to blend smooth jazz, classical, and funk that will have you wishing there was a ten hour YouTube version of the EP. Mustard has not had the pleasure of seeing Cestari … Continue reading Music Shelf Review Roundup – May 19th
Album Review: “You Can’t See Me” by John Cena
Eighteen years ago today professional wrestler and actor (Peacemaker, Fred 2) John Cena released his debut album "You Can't See Me." Mustard was a young impressionable condiment when this album was originally released. They were influenced by the online wrestling community which like other fandoms can be both passionate and toxic. On this day Mustard … Continue reading Album Review: “You Can’t See Me” by John Cena
Music Shelf’s Review Roundup – May 5th
Sarah Yagki - Alone https://open.spotify.com/track/1umYkKtsMm5gcN1nHo2MRb?si=wewuV0n3ShKQClXn-uiICg In our latest interview Sarah mentioned how her newly released single “Alone” marks a new era. Yagki (and her team) have an excellent understanding of world-building. “Alone” and the music video along with it are cinematic and refreshing. Yagki’s vocals mixed with the grunge guitars and synths provide listeners an … Continue reading Music Shelf’s Review Roundup – May 5th
Days After DAYS BEFORE MCF
Review by: Mr. Substitute The concept of having a “B-sides and extras” type of album is new to me, recently introduced to me through many of Sufjan Stevens’ albums that are like this (The Avalanche and The Greatest Gift are two examples). When I was thinking about this idea I had this thought: when the … Continue reading Days After DAYS BEFORE MCF
Review: “Football” by Dylan Perkins
Review by Gimpleg Dylan Perkins newest album, "Football" is one of my favorite Indie folk punk albums I've heard to date. It definitely has some pleasant pop influences. This lyrics in this album combine the human struggles that are inherent with this generation that are common themes in folk punk with an almost cheery rhythm … Continue reading Review: “Football” by Dylan Perkins
Dullan Shines on “The Sun Is On Its Way”
Mustard wonders: is there nothing that Dullan cannot do? The British songwriter, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist's upcoming single "The Sun Is On Its Way" is one of his best. Dullan, who was recently followed by The Beach Boys on TikTok, continues to sharpen his style that blends jazz, folk, pop, and funk. Like a chameleon Dullan … Continue reading Dullan Shines on “The Sun Is On Its Way”
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