Archive | December 15, 2011

A Closer Look @ TOY: Episode 2

TOYWell, I’m on a roll lately and pumping out these articles. Let’s continue with the video series “A Closer Look @ TOY”! I think you’ll like this pop/rock band.  You’ll have to forgive my camerawork during the interview part.  I couldn’t seem to keep it steady! lol

Anyway, check out TOY in the video below.  Also, find their website  at: www.toymusicbox.com and interact with them on their Facebook page, too: www.facebook.com/officialtoymusic

Related articles:

http://focusonthe615.com/2011/12/10/a-closer-look-toy-episode-1-and-welcome-matt-williams-to-the-site/

http://focusonthe615.com/2011/12/12/album-review-toys-self-titled-debut-release-toy/

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Album Review: The Breedings’ ‘Laughing At Luck’

The BreedingsI have been meaning to write an album review for this project for a while now.  I held off because I was unsure if I would feature independent artists on this site or only signed/known artists like I started out with.  Well, I decided that I want this site to be inclusive of both and all genres because there is great music out there that can be discovered.  I don’t want to place any limits on myself or this site.

The Breedings are a brother and sister duo based out of Nashville, TN.

Originally hailing from Lexington, KY, the duo sings original material penned by singer/songwriter Willie Breeding, who released two solo albums while living in Brooklyn, NY and touring nationally.  Big sister Erin, who was living as an accountant in Boston and singing occasional back-up for her brother, stepped up to become the lead singer in 2008.  Brought together by their love of ‘70s country music, the pair emerged in 2011 with a surprisingly rock’n’roll album.

This 9 track, fully-produced album by The Breedings entitled ‘Laughing At Luck’ is a refreshing mix of classic rock and folk.  Just a cool vibe all the way through.  Think Fleetwood Mac meets Bob Dylan and you’ve got The Breedings in this project.

My favorites on the album are “When It All Comes Down” a slightly dark, melancholy, mid-tempo song about love , “I Know I Say” –another mid-tempo song about love lost, “Turn” was a powerful and touching ballad, and “Everything You Wanted” a mid-tempo, dark, and almost a dreamy feel to it–this one just flows and I liked it.  Great way to end the album.  The one song that I didn’t really enjoy was the title track of “Laughing At Luck”.  It was just a little too melancholy for me and I just didn’t like the arrangement.

Overall, I enjoyed this album.  I thought the production could’ve been a little better on it, but maybe that added a little to the charm of it.  It created this whole throwback vibe to the album for me where this might’ve been created in the 70s and printed on vinyl.  It’s a timeless creation that is cool and fresh with deep, thought-provoking lyrics.

Check them out at their website: www.thebreedingsmusic.com to find out more about them and you can find their music on iTunes!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars.


 

 

 

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Song Review: Dara MacLean’s “The Day That Love Was Born”

Another new Christmas song worth mentioning is Dara Maclean‘s “The Day That Love Was Born”.  Dara’s powerful, soulful voice, plus this beautiful, moving song make for a wonderful addition to anyone’s Christmas music collection!

You can buy it on iTunes and be sure to check out her site to find out more about Dara! While at it, please check out this interview I had a few months back with Dara: http://focusonthe615.com/2011/09/07/get-to-know-new-contemporary-christian-artist-dara-maclean/

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

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Song Review: Alyssa Bonagura’s “Come Back This Christmas”

Alyssa BonaguraAlyssa Bonagura is one of the most talented independent artists that I have run across lately and I want to share just a little bit of her music with you.

She just released a new song for Christmas called “Come Back This Christmas”.  It is beautifully sung and very well-written.  A beautiful song to warm up your holidays!

You can preview and buy “Come Back This Christmas” on iTunes.

Be sure check out more of Alyssa’s music at her website: http://alyssabonagura.net/.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

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