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  1. Puma Theory ‘Live at Farm Road Studios’ : EP Review

    Introduction

    Are you fed up of over-produced studio albums that take the soul out of rock and smash it up?

    The latest EP from Puma Theory, Live at Farm Road Studios delivers a masterclass in honest and authentic energy. Proving that the band appreciates the real gig experience reaching their fans. They embrace the chaos of the stage and have created a record that values passion over digital enhancement. This album was engineered and mixed by Spencer Withey who has done a great job!

    Review

    I am of the opinion that a live record with high-energy beats a run of the mill over-produced studio album every time.

    A prime example of this raw energy is on Hit & Run, an unrelenting track whose rapid pace is tailor-made for the stage. A live environment injects vulnerability into the vocals, gifting every word with extra emotional weight. Surprisingly the live instrumentation outshines the studio counterpart, especially the guitar. The solo in particular just feels more interesting.

    https://open.spotify.com/track/7oYjyiJ960vBQecUkwbeQB?si=efa21f9965fb4af4

    The EP also gives listeners a nibble at the taste of something completely new with Telephone man. It is driven by a commanding drum, and has a real driving force behind it. While I think it lacks that immediately recognisable riff in other songs on the EP, the expansive and expressive chorus makes up for that.

    The instruments are pulled back slightly at one point and it really allows the vocals to take centre stage. Before launching into a well thought out and deliberate guitar section. I can’t help but think what would the studio version sound like, so guys PLEASE do one!

    https://open.spotify.com/track/3jQZM8Bg6gMy7MQKEhTWMj?si=8c35c5f7781a4f1f

    The transition from studio to live is an interesting hurdle, especially when as a reviewer I loved tracks like Foolish Boy so much previously. Having previously named the original studio version our song of the week (Check it out here) it means our bar was set incredibly high.

    It does mean however that comparing the two is almost unfair, the opening riff starts with less intensity. That does however get turned up a notch or three by the time it gets going. The depth feels slightly diminished, I believe to a drop in the fuzz levels. What it is though I imagine is a true representation of a live show, and if I heard it live I suspect I’d be blown away.

    https://open.spotify.com/track/4c97wCJ5uTPOn4iIoq74NG?si=fe9fbc3fc0d84862

    So we have just talked about an example of the studio version outshining the live version. But what one song that balances the studio essence with onstage energy is Sobering Lights. It for me stands out as the most successful translation on the EP. Puma Theory manage to maintain that low hum from the original while adding live nuances.

    Fitting what I believe is a tamborine between drum beats showcases how live tracks can uniquely differentiate themselves. Clear backing vocals and a higher pitched vocal delivery actually improves on the original. The extended into acknowledges that no band immediately jumps into a song on stage too.

    https://open.spotify.com/track/33NHPi7qlXCDA5YIA5rPDc?si=372729b89ba64bd1

    It is safe to say I am very much looking forward to the expansive body of work the band are going to be putting out later this year!

    79/100

    All rights to the songs used in this review are retained by Puma Theory. This site claims no rights over them. All images were provided by Puma Theory.

    #Album #Blog #HardRock #Metal #Music #MusicReview #Photography #Review #rock #Writing
  2. KUF open a new hard rock chapter with Chapter 1, a raw and powerful EP featuring Twilly, heavy guitars, strong grooves and real rock attitude. Read more: audiartist.com/kuf-chapter-1-h #KUF #HardRock #RockMusic

  3. Do you think that the classic rock (revival/survival) genre has a smaller fan base compared to pop (or K-pop) because people are busy reminiscing about past classic rock songs and judging new bands like Greta Van Fleet, rather than creating and participating in new classic rock songs themselves?

    #rock #hardrock #blues #bluesrock #classic #classicrock #music #entertainment #industry #art #survival #revival #artrock #GretaVanFleet #DirtyHoney #rocknroll #celebrity #celebrities #AskFedi #ask #question

  4. Under The Radar – Blood Lament

    Less than 1,000 monthly listeners. More than 1,000 reasons to listen.

    How did you come up with your name?

    The name comes from my personal love of vampires. If I could be any mythical creature, I would absolutely be a vampire haha. It becomes a double entendre within my music with regards to a vampiric yearning for blood (as Lament refers to a general yearning) in the mythical sense and a yearning for blood in the sense of revenge as that is something I often write about.

    Where are you from?

    I am based in Sheffield but born and bred in the North East!

    What genre would you class your music as?

    Metalcore/Emo/Electronicore

    For Fans Of?

    Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, Poppy

    Where can people connect with you?

    What is your latest release?

    Authority is a personal depiction of my experience in an abusive relationship. Detailing the effects it had on me after the relationship and during.

    I reference ‘Adam and Eve’ in relation to how women are often used as a scapegoat within domestic violence and that despite everything I went through, I was still blamed for his actions by his friends and family.

    It is ultimately an attempt to regain my own ‘authority’ over myself and letting go of the control he had over me while we were together.

    https://open.spotify.com/track/3AM7cudDYBO94HfapVsjZk?si=9757e6e8caa74e73

    What are the other songs you would recommend to new listeners?

    Fun upbeat song protesting the way governments cause division between lower classes and keep us out of creative careers.

    https://open.spotify.com/track/1yUaUOa0Anz00y9IQ6E38c?si=c03362e4dcec4ab2

    My first song, wrote most of it when I was 16. It is about the unfortunate relationship I had with my biological father.

    https://open.spotify.com/track/39K0aKGmj2ztTJQQJ1Qdc7?si=6946706e528d4190

    What is the song you’re most proud of?

    Father! I wrote a lot of it when I was very young and the whole situation was very fresh to me. It was the first song I was certain I needed to have recorded and released after years of uncertainty. It was recorded before I even had come up with a stage name for myself and it comes from an extremely vulnerable place.

    When can we expect some new music?

    Within the next few months! I have two songs written and ready to be recorded as soon as I can get into the studio!

    Who would be your dream collaboration?

    I would LOVE to collaborate with Jonathan Davis of KoRn, my lyrics are very inspired by his, as a teenager I took so much inspiration from his ability to be vulnerable and describe the nitty gritty of reality, something I’ve taken into my own lyricism.

    What is the bands goal for the next 12 months?

    As I’m coming on to my third ever gig, it would be incredible to build up my stage presence and release as much music as possible! Confidence and many more tunes are ultimately the goal.

    What is your message to new listeners?

    If you need a good cry and some brutal relatability, Blood Lament is what you’re looking for.

    All rights to the songs used on this post are retained by the band in question. This site claims no rights over them. All images were provided by the band and taken by Konjrstudios.

    #Album #Blog #HardRock #Metal #Music #MusicReview #Photography #Review #rock #Writing
  5. Song Of The Week – ISTA – Gods In Heat

    6 Piece band ISTA are a force to be reckoned with! Since 2019 they have been bringing groove laden psych rock, infused with delicious riffs. Our song of the week is their track Gods In Heat, check it out below!

    https://open.spotify.com/track/7kvKANtE4fTYBIHanScaWV?si=4e9593f827e84b48

    Song Background Info From The Band

    “While making a demo for another song idea, an iteration of the main riff for what would become “Gods In Heat” just came out when I switched to bass and tested the input signal.

    It was really just what my body felt like expressing in the moment as I prepared to record the bass part and test the volume. It was fun to play and it caught my attention so I experimented with a few versions, recorded a quick voice memo, and then continued my process with the aforementioned demo.

    Nothing came of the other song I was working on but after a day or so, I remembered the other riff I briefly wrote on bass and felt excited when imagining recording it with fuzz guitar and picturing the drum rhythm that could accompany it.

    Once the structure was in place, we leaned into surprise and contrast. I wrote the lyrics and harmony parts with the voices in mind (sung by Diona, Chloe & Theadora), then brought everyone together to track the three-part harmonies and so forth.

    Lyrically, Gods in Heat is about shaking the listener awake to the intensity, splendor, stillness, chaos, and vastness of existence — a kind of cosmic recognition.”

    New Album

    ISTA just released new album “In Sound To All” give it a listen below!

    https://open.spotify.com/album/7GgVRL2zETcwjtajhCS1yH?si=4M2Cs-1KTqSc2huncZgJCA

    All rights to the songs in this post are retained by ISTA. This site claims no rights over them. All images provided by ISTA and taken by Bob Greco.


    #Album #Blog #HardRock #Metal #Music #MusicReview #Photography #Review #rock #Writing
  6. Mega coup de crush, whaaa c'est puissant !
    "...high volume psychedelic gospel..."
    Très belle voix féminine poussée par un groupe de barbus crados qui joue un hard-rock bien roots et crado sur certains morceau... et du psyché à effets avec grosses variations sur d'autres morceaux (celui ci sonne comme un gros classique puissant).
    Le guitariste est trop bon, les solos sont à la fois techniques, inspirés et chaotiques.

    theneptunepowerfederation.band

    #rock #HardRock #HeavyRock #psych #musique