by Mood Media | Dec 27, 2013 | Sound, Uncategorized |
Music Design’s James Whelan doesn’t love making “Best Of” lists because too many great albums and songs that he really loved had to be excluded. But here’s what he came up with… Top 5 Albums: Forever Becoming – Pelican Run the... by Mood Media | Apr 23, 2013 | Sound, Uncategorized |
Occasionally I will go on what I like to call a “musical walkabout.” To me, this means seeking out a certain sound. Last year, it was the 80’s metal sound (mostly Pantera). This year is my year of soul. I’m not talking about neo-soul, per se, but more of an old-school... by Mood Media | Aug 2, 2012 | Artist Interviews, Sound, Uncategorized |
Aside from having one of the best band names in all of music, Philadelphia’s Rumpelstiltskin Grinder is one of the most unrelenting and aggressive bands you’ll hear. On top of that, vocalist and bassist Shawn Riley is a pretty funny dude. He talked with our resident... by Mood Media | Jul 17, 2012 | Artist Interviews, Sound, Uncategorized |
Today, Indianapolis progressive metallers The Contortionist release Intrinsic, the much talked about and anticipated follow-up to 2010’s surprise debut Exoplanet. James Whelan got to chat with guitarist Robby Baca about the new album, touring with Jeff Loomis, and the... by Mood Media | Mar 22, 2012 | Sound, Uncategorized |
Kemado was founded in NYC in 2002. The label has released music from a range of genres, but its 2006 compilation, Invaders, helped to solidify a reputation for Rock. The compilation placed artists from the label’s roster next to other reputable Rock and Stoner Metal...