Fire Static Music Reviews: July 2015

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

A Simple Complex-Left Behind

A Simple Complex has come a long way, and it appears to be well worth out wait! With the latest from the band, "Left Behind", we get a real treat. Hailing from Manchester, New Hampshire, A Simple Complex sets a tone with this release and couldn't do it any better. They have become one of the very best New England area artists around, hitting over 31 FM radio stations over The United States, and many New England Music Award nominations. An incredible feat! With twelve tracks on "Left Behind", it is laced up quite nicely. "Mister Good Time" is a very melodical song, with an edge and crazy but good lyrics laid out inside. The music continues it's great flow with "Void" and "Head" being top notches as well on "Left Behind". I would have to say that Jess Vaughn portrays excellent vocals and stage presence. With Stu Ferguson on some backing vocals and guitars, we are treated with more of a nice ride with the band. Mark Ingoldsby, the man who treated me with the pleasures of encountering this band and their music, is so solid on the guitars, it can be unbelievable what you hear! Jim Thomson, the bass player, is intense! To round out the artist's lineup, we have Chris Ruiz, who pounds those drums incredibly and also unleashes those backing vocals. "Left Behind" was mixed, recorded, and mastered at Guilty Dog Studios by the great one, Joe Merrick. Released on Nosmo King Records, this is a very good album, and makes me pretty proud to have came into hearing this one, hands down!! Loving the rock and alternative trend in this!! My favorite song on the album features Steve Archambault guesting on the track, and it was suited with the name of "Letting Go", though it is tough to even think of letting go of this song and album! I also really enjoyed track twelve, the last one on the album titled, "For Better or Hearse". Love that word play and song title as well! The hard copy (CD) has amazing and gothic-like, dark photos inside, and it's pretty solid stuff! I suggest you hit up any of the links below to get your ears into this beauty of a release, and you won't be left in the dark anymore on this artist!

Official Website

Facebook

Itunes

Grab It Off CDBaby

Amazon

Spotify

Pandora Music

ReverbNation

"(Look What You) Left Behind" Music Video

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Katelyn Marie-Crazy In Love [Single]

Another success story is on the horizon people!! It's time to get ready to breathe in the incredibly fascinating sounds of twenty year old Katelyn Marie! Wow. Her lead debut single, "Crazy In Love", is set to impact everywhere this Summer, and that simply means that it is time to "Crank It Up"!! Addicting arrangements, and brilliant guitar, automatically draws you into this bold new track. Lyrics like "...without you feels like wasted time", and ".....something tells me this is more than a crush", "...if I'm dreaming, I don't want to wake..." really laces the music with the beautiful voice of Katelyn! I was hooked right away. For comparisons to current artists in this country/pop arena of tunes, you would have to lean toward Kelsea Ballerini, Madde and Tae, and even Jana Kramer". That is one hell of a good company to be in! In fact, "Crazy In Love" was mixed by Jonathan Roye in Nashville, and if that name sounds familiar it is because he was also behind the Number one hit from new star Kelsea Ballerini, "Love Me Like You Mean It"! It doesn't stop there though, the "Crazy In Love" addiction, was also mastered by Adam Ayan. Adam was the mastering of artists such as Hunter Hayes, Carrie Underwood, and of course, Kelsea Ballerini. Such excellent company to be in and excellent music to get turned away up for some fun days and nights! The song was written by the much talented Billy Alexander along with Katelyn Marie. Alexander also produced the track in Southern California, only to add to his impressive resume, which also include the banjo, excellent guitar, and vocal harmony on "Crazy In Love". Bass on the song was crafted with Joieie Canaday, and by the man, Tony Morra. All in all, you cannot go wrong with this song, not at all. Check out more on rising talent Katelyn Marie, and all you need to know on this lovely artist, at a link below!!

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Alaina Blair-Love It Or Leave It

Four years, four releases...something many young women can only dream of doing!! Well, welcome to the wonderfully talented Alaina Blair. Alaina, who has worked with incredible musicians such as Billy Alexander along with great others. Accompanying Alaina with her fourth release, due July 18th of 2015, is the man that has worked with greats like James Blunt, The Fray, and the almighty Aerosmith-Warren Huart! Hailed as one of the best new women in country music today, Alaina has been performing concert after concert, seems like a show is announced every time you look or hear! The upcoming release, titled "Love It Or Leave It:, showcases seven powerful songs, with strong vocals, and amazing musical arrangements. Along with the country "vibe" to her music, Alaina also showcases some pop, blues, and soul influences. I am absolutely thrilled after hearing the upcoming new album. Such an incredible piece of work from the California native. The lead track, "Love it or Leave It", is one the instantly reaches out and grabs your attention! This one holds strong lyrics, a bold attitude from Alaina can be senses within this song as well! "All Comes Back Around", is one that will not quit being a track that gets you even more addicted to her music, if that already isn't possible! I love this song as well. My favorite new song, has got to be the ambitious one titled "Name Droppin". This song is very evident that Alaina can send a beautiful force of vibrant movements in the body, and shows Alaina is without a single doubt, a force to be heard today!! The concluding song on "Love It Or Leave It", called "Back Up Plan", is definitely fitting to end this release. However, in a wonderful sense, this one reaches out and pulls the audience in, gasping for air and scraping the air, yearning for more from this talent, Alaina Blair!! Pretty much, this entire upcoming release is brilliant!! Other stand out tracks include "Loving You", "Bird's Eye View", Simple Things", and the incredible track, "All Comes Back Around". Thankfully, for the fans of hers, the upcoming fans of hers, and the supporting cast of producers, engineers, managers, booking agents, the music industry, and most importantly the awesome fans of Alaina-she has yet again, delivered on a powerful masterpiece!!