Month: February 2010
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Everyone Loves a Variety
genre: ska | punk | reggae label: VDub Records Punk, ska, reggae…these are just a few of my favourite things and, as luck would have it, these are also the calling cards for the latest addition to Froglix Radio. Variety Workshop comes to us from sunny Tampa, Florida and they bring with them an eclectic…
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New Bands, New Tunes
Straight from the ATL, the Blair Lott Band joins the broadcast with “All But the Rain” from their 6-track EP Midnight (Set for Tea). Listeners will most certainly dig Lott’s rich baritone set to a lively indie rock arrangement. Hang on to your seats boys and girls…this ride could get a little bumpy. You will…
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Double Down on Kirsten DeHaan
genre: folk | rock label: SirLady Records With her commanding yet earthy/folk voice, strong melodies and gift for writing incredibly honest lyrics you can’t help but like Kirsten DeHaan. What’s even better is that all of the aforementioned elements come together perfectly on her latest album entitled Thorns On a Crown. “I’m Coming Home“ is…
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The Allure of Auresia
genre: reggae label: moon splash records Give A Little Time Nearly Genuine Smile Nice Day Energy. It’s all around us and, while we can feel it, for something so pervasive, it is quite difficult (if not impossible) to see. When it comes to music, derivations of the word “energy” are often called upon to describe…
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Back In the Mix
DC’s The Treading Lemmings are back in the studio working on tracks for their upcoming full length disc due out this summer. According to Lemmings’ front man Quinn, the album Cliff Notes (working title), once released, will not disappoint and, more to the point, will make quite a favourable impression on many a discerning ear. …
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Roots, Wings and the Sky Life
genre: alternative | rock | power-pop label: unsigned listen now… Reflective Eyes :: Spinning Around :: Neon Stars As one peruses the list of artists that are currently part of our global broadcast here at Froglix, it’s easy to see that our neighbors to the north are fairly well represented. What is also readily apparent…