Kassassin Street

This young Psychedelic Rock Band have the whole package, Frank Turner (Producer) turns to twisted psychedelia with Kassassin Street.
 Southsea Psychedelic forerunners Kassassin Street have unveiled their newest creation "The Royal Handkerchief Ballet" recorded at the legendary Konk Studios.
 The track is a strikingly result owing equal debts to Kula Shaker, Beck & Primal Scream whilst being in a class of their own, this is in part thanks to the great musicianship in the band, their individual talents merging to create something fresh & exciting amongst the today's indie genre.

The uniqueness of Rowan Bastables vocals is a key feature on "The Royal Handkerchief Ballet" always the glue that binds the bands diverse musical leanings together, Bastables vocal blasts powerfully through the chaos to provide the band with their instantly recognisable sound, whilst the chorus features the deceptively simple & upbeat "in the morning i won't leave you/cos I'm your good friend' make no mistake about this band this is dark psychedelia in action - a twisted acid trip through the shadowy land of psychedelic indie.

For the video the band have turned to a Brighton based Italian Visual Artist whose vibrant multi-coloured creation is the perfect compliment to the intense music of Kassassin Street.

Watch "The Royal Handkerchief Ballet" video here: www.youtube.com/KassassinStreet


Kassassin Street grabs your attention with it's perfect balance of Psychedelic Indie which makes for a delightful listening experience, i sincerely hope this is the first of many releases for Kassassin Street as they are PsychTasticBrillance!
 Their unique identity wholly belongs to Kassassin Street they are letting their creative juices flow using an amazing combination of sounds/styles formally known as being experimental their single is a well-delivered piece of artistry (Great Vibes).

They have pulled out all the stops with this awesome single & chances are you will be hearing alot more about them, they take alot of inspiration from a range of iconic bands these guys ultmately mix it all together to create a licious fusion of pure Psychedelic Indie they deserve your undivided attention things can only get better as this band continue to excel musically, the right elements to stick in your head which keeps you longing for more, this is what Independent Music needs they are clutching a new species of song.

If you haven't heard of Kassassin Street i highly recommend that you give your ears a chance & check them out as they are a collection of fine talent you should consider this The A-Team of Psychedelia.

They are on the top of my breakthrough list for 2014 Kassassin Street is a new dimension of Psychedelic Indie

• Step on board & cling on for your life these boys know how to craft a song, how to give life to a perfect swirling maelstrom of Psychedelia drenched majesty - Rebel Rebel Music Club

• Make great music - Beyond the surface level excellence though lies a further greatness more intelligent more admirable - 7bit Arcade

"The Royal Handkerchief Ballet" is coming out via itunes & Spotify on 26th May!

Check out Kassassin Street out on these links:

• www.kassassinstreet.com
• www.twitter.com/Kassassinstreet
• www.facebook.com/Kassassinstreet
• www.soundlcloud.com/Kassassinstreet

The Wah Wah Collective

The Wah Wah Collective deliver electric funky soul which is a licious mixture of NuSoul, Latin, NuJazz, Hip Hop, Acoustic, Electro & Dance.
 The Wah Wah collective were intitially a London based Neo-Soul underground music group from 2002-2005, the music group gained notoriety for their mixture of Neo-Soul with alternative dance, The Wah Wah Collective founding members are Georgeyo (Songwriter/Vocals/Keyboards) & The Elusive (Songwriter/Vocals/Song Arrangement/Producer), Mathieu Karsenti (Songwriter/Acoustic Guitar, The Wah Mama Sanya Lerin (Songwriter/Lead Vocalist/Project Support) is really a representation of mother nature comprising of everything & everyone, a holistic approach which is reflected in the diversity of The Wah Wah music all under the banner "Electric Soul".

Their album is a completely independent project the eclectic flavour of the album stems from the various backgrounds of the members the album showcases many songs of which were released on Vinyl or were never released also features re-mastered songs from live sessions & new material making it a 15 song album "Cry Baby Soul" out now on iTunes & Amazon.

 The album displays a journey from classic Neo-Soul into a Latin Dance influenced experience then finally transcending into Hip Hop & Eclectic alterntative dance which i absolutely love.

Check out the amazing The Wah Wah Collective for yourself on these links:

www.twitter.com/@CryBabySoul
www.twitter.com/@TheWahMama
www.facebook.com/thewahmama
www.soundfusionradio.net/featured-artists-the-wah-wah-collective

Apt

Let me introduce you to "Apt" there is a darkness to their music but always with a shining light... bringing a sense of hope & wonder, they are likened to Depeche Mode, The Pet Shop Boys, Aha and early OMD they have just released the hotly-anticipated release of their 10 track debut album "Energy, Light And Darkness" by Jonteknik Music, the collaboration between Martyn Bailey & Jon Russell. Described as Dark Ambient Electronic Pop, you can order directly from Jon Russell here: www.jonteknikmusic.com/page7.htm the album comes with a 4 page colour booklet.

All songs written by Martyn Bailey (Vocals) & Jon Russell (Music & Production) They have carried on the retro 80's electro pop tradition both have a deeply rooted passion for old skool electronic pop, both have already made a name for themselves.

"Energy, Light And Darkness" showcases their amazing songwriting & their unique artistic creative identity that wholey belongs to Apt, again another duo that is creating their own species of genre that is the beauty of being experimental once these juices flow all will fall into place, i love nothing more than artists who use that experiemental direction pushing boundaries so to speak being individualists where their music is concerned.
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As soon as the album kicks off it grabs your attention with it's thumping basslines & perfect synth-pop gems this is superb dark electro at it's best.

Tracklist:

• At Night I Come Alive
• Make Contact
• Changing Lanes
• Epiphany
• Pendulum
• The A To Z Of Numbers
• Inner City
• Days On An Edge
• Waking The Beast
• The Night Train

Their music is very mesmerizing you can say you get easily hooked it's that hypnotic i highly recommend you checking out this amazing duo they work hard at their craft it shines through, they are already on my electronic dance playlist they are "Pioneers of Dark Electro" i am looking forward to hearing more from them i'm already craving for more.

Check out Apt on these links!! Tell your friends start spreading the word!!

www.soundcloud.com/aptofficial

www.twitter.comAptOfficial

www.facebook.com/AptOfficical

iScat

Two unique bands collaborating on this amazing music project that is iScat!! 1 Part Ice & 1 Part Cat = iScat (Neil from Big Cat Ugly Bat & Del from Ice Chrystalls) this duo has great chemistry a combination of fine talent.

Best way to describe iScat is that they are Experimental specialising in infusing different genres/styles it's an enjoyable purrfect blend of Indie, Electro & Rock look out for hidden gems of Country & Punk & listen out for the harmonicas & banjos this is what makes them stand out they deliver creative pieces of musical artistry.

I couldn't ask for better musical minds working together iScat is a partnership made in heaven well & truly.

It's important to me to connect to the lyrics of the songs the power of the music should ripple through your whole body & soul feel the lyricists passion & get the full meaning behind each song as every one is story that needs to be told an experience to be shared.

iScat are unsigned their music is catchy, powerful with beautiful melodies & vocal strengths a creative mix of  delightful personalised songs full of charisma & charm with outstanding music arrangements which is beautifully put together, their music is a reflection of everything that is iScat their music speaks for its self, they are new & fresh making their own impact on the music scene you get great vibes from them they have a wicked friendly fire.

Songs to name a few:

• File Under Water (Love the hypnotic video to this song) www.soundcloud.com/iScat/File-Under-Water
• One (Amazing atmospherics & mix of synths)
• Escape (One of my favourites it's very different to anything that they have done, they get very experimental on this track loving the Folk/Country vibes of the harmonicas & banjos it's like something straight out of 'Nashville' absolutely enchanting reminds me of Bob Dylan i could listen to this all day it sends shivers down my spine truly mesmerising) www.soundcloud.com/iScat/escape
• Deluded (Has a cool 70's vibe) www.soundcloud.com/iScat/deluded
• Take My Hand (Is lovely to listen too)
• Your Loving Arms (Originally by Billie Ray Martin she liked it so much she allowed them to keep it on Soundcloud, iScat version an amazing interpretation) 

The composition of "Delude" & "File Under Water" are just beautiful the vocals are the icing on the cake.

They quickly building a strong fan base & following check out the charismatic and ambient musical project that is iScat  they have a passion for being adventurous and pushing boundaries their creative juices full of experimentalism is developing a new species of genre they are on my breakthrough list for 2014.

• www.soundcloud.com/iScat
• www.reverbnation.com/iScat
• www.twitter.com/iScat2
• www.facebook.com/iScat.i.c.b.f.c.u.b
• www.youtube.com/iScatmusictofeel

iScat are emerging icons they have a bright 2014 head for them so watch this space they are constantly evolving!!

Midnight Mosaic

The best way to describe Midnight Mosaic they are 5 ninjas like Rock n Soul assassins providing guaranteed aural satisfaction to planet earth!!

Midnight Mosaic are an outstanding lively bunch of musicians who have awesome star quality give them a listen it's so worth it!!!

 They have what it takes to make a huge impression on the music industry they are entertaining & show spectacular talent, creativity, passion & uniqueness in a nutshell they are AWESOME with lashes of charisma & charm to boot!!

They have just released their first full-length album entitled "Firework" featuring 10 hot tracks it's out now get their album and show your support their music will keep you rocking around the xmas tree all night long!!!

"Firework" includes bristling rock anthems and hot blooded soul romps which include:

• Right To Die
• Spotlight
• Bazooka Gumption
• Old School
• S'Often
• Abyss
• Amnesty
• Underdog
• My Fair Lady
• Wait

Check the album out for yourself here:

• www.soundcloud.com/midnightmosaic/sets/fire-work-full-length

I loved all the songs each & every single one were top-notch the tracks that really stood out for me were:

• Bazooka Gumption, Right To Die, Old School, S'Often, My Fair Lady & Amnesty

Watch Midnight Mosaic showcasing their Big Announcement (New Album 2013):

Midnight Mosaic is an eclectic collective of entertainers, whose original brand of Rock n Soul drives their audiences wild to dance & groove, by combining elements of soul, funk, dance, indie, pop & outstanding vocals they have put their own licious twist on the Indie/Rock music scene i call it "Cross-Genre Brilliance", they are influenced by bands such as Chroemo, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Parliament Funkadelic, The Talking Heads & epic/legendary artists like Michael Jackson & Prince, this band is truly montage of it's members individual sonic signatures.

Their music is a love for the experimental it's intriguing & highly infectious they are putting excitement back into the music scene in a genre that truly deserves it, their aim is to electrify and have you craving for more with their masterpiece of sound & empowering lyrics, i love their  immense passion & their whole creative vision of combining different genres this truly makes them so distinctive it really represents what Midnight Mosaic is all about they radiate explosive charismatic ambience.

Their music had me hooked from start to finish they have brought a new dimension to their music with their cross-genre brilliance they really live up to their name, they have an awesome unique way of expressing themselves their creative juices are constantly flowing & evolving.

In support of their first-length album they are headlining "The Bitter End" in New York City on January 18th, they are also planning shows in the early part of 2014 in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, all over New Jersey & they are launching a national & international radio campaign & furthermore they will be releasing their first official music video for the first single off their album "Right To Die" it's all exciting stuff!!!!

Midnight Mosaic consists of:

• A.T. Hunte (Vocals)
• Trent Carter (Guitar)
• Harrisyn Hartt (Keyboard & Synthesizer)
• AJ "Animal Jones" (Drums)
• Gil T. Brown (Bass)
• Dee M (Backing Vocals)

Check out this interview with: irocktv.co Who are Midnight Mosaic?

The band formed in 2011 & has toured throughout the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic regions (USA) they have received media & industry acclaim for their energetic out of this world live performances, at the Midnight Mosaic Show fashion designer Lacy Hint stated:

 "The show has begun & Midnight Mosaic started to perform, the energy of the event transferred to the band members, the drums were distinctly leading, complemented by heavy beat of the bass & high pitches of very well played keyboards once the guitar solo set the mood they vocalist let go of any decency & rocked the party"

Midnight Mosaic has been featured on a variety of web-based radio shows in the USA, Europe, Asia, The Middle East & Australia they have also been featured in various music publications which includes: Blogs, Podcasts, Websites & in print, in one publication Lauren Pulgarin from Eat Sleep Breathe Music wrote:

"Midnight Mosaic brings something new to the music industry with a new cool yet at the same time almost retro sound, it is this mix of the old & the new that will gain this band many fans in those that search for good drumming, guitar & lyrics in an industry that is currently flooded with bass drops & auto tune"

They have incredible social media presence and their marketing & press imagery is top-notch, to name a few Midnight Mosaic have been featured on the following radio shows/publications:

• Preston UK 103.2 with Coral Rose
• Momalda Radio Germany
• 106.6 Radio North Manchester (UK)
• Rock Radio 993
• Rock 101 Radio
• Gashouse Radio Philly's Internet Radio
• Radio Rebel Independent Music
• RAW: Natural Born Artists
• MudKiss Fanzine

So what are you waiting for listen to their music and share with your friends!!! Get their album it will be one of of your most played i guarantee it!!!

Check out Midnight Mosaic on these links:

• www.reverbnation.com/midnightmosaic
• www.midnightmosaic.bandcamp.com
• www.youtube.com/user/midnightmosaicmusic
• www.twitter.com/midnightmosaic
• www.facebook.com/midnightmosaic
• www.midnightmosaicmusic.com
• www.instagram.com/midnightmosaic

DJ Mac's Indie Compilation (Post-Alternative Visions)

New Indie Compilation from DJ Mac of www.woodyradio.com

It's a licious mix of Dark, Post-Punk, Cross-Genre & Electronic Creativity, it's a love for the dark & experimental, style roams between Dark Ballads, Dark Wave, Genre Hoppers & Punk/Electronca  that DJ Mac incorporates all of these in one powerful indie compilation, i would describe it as 'Pioneers In Alternative Music".
 The bands & artists featured on this awesome compilation are now part of the Darkwave revial who tend to draw a fanbase who are a combination of the hipster subculture/older post-punk bands.

DJ Mac of WoodyRadio presents a digital compilation album of Post-Alternative Bands gathered from all around the world for the first time, these artists are from The UK, US, France & Germany & they all embody a new fresh unique fusion in the art of music, making the term "Alternative".
 These bands/artists & songs represent respect for & musical influences of past alternative genres with an original updated sound & lyrical genius lyrics, ranging from the Dark, Post-Punk influenced melodies of Hyena Motorcade, Hearts Fail, The Secret Post, The Seraphim Rising, Kill The Reflection, IceChrystalls, To the Cross-Genre brilliance of Carved Lies, 13 Monsters & Stigmata, To the Electronic Creativity of Neuron Dreamtime, Vodsel & Preacherz Of The Savage Truth just to name a few.
 This group of creative bands offer originality & non-conformity paying homage to the past allows us to acknowledge where you've been while going somewhere new.

So much music flows through the world let this Dark Wave wash over you!!

This International Collaboration from 15 Independent Bands & One Internet Radio DJ will be delivered for no charge using Bandcamp it's available now check it out here: www.postalternativevisions.bandcamp.com

(NEW) Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney is back with his first collection of genuinely essential new pop songs with a licious twist since 2007's low-key 'Memory Almost Full", the 71 year old pop legend hooks up with a crack team of relatively young/hip producers to deliver his most enjoyable and energetic album in ages.
 Tuneful and poppy but with an intuitive rock 'n' roll edge my verdict: STILL FAB!!!

The theme of a man living in the present and constantly reinventing himself while acknowledging his history is reinforced by his quartet of collaborators: new kids Paul Epworth (who helmed Adele's 21) & Mark Ronson (who won Paul over after DJ-ing at his wedding to Nancy Shevell) are joined by Giles Martin & Ethan Johns (the sons of George Martin & Glyn Johns, who both worked with The Beatles).

Every song is full of charisma & charm i was hooked from the start i'm a beatle obsessive a huge fan of Macca he truly is amazing, mesmerising & a total legend in his own right! Echoes of the past are apparent from the off, the opening track 'Save Us' is one of several songs - 'Everybody Out There' & 'I Can Bet' is another - that nod in the direction of Wings. the dreamy groovy psychedelia of 'Alligator' & the sunny beautifully sung title track (both produced by Ronson) with the latter hark back to The Beatles circa 'Penny Lane' & 'Strawberry Fields Forever'.
 'On My Way To Work' recalls McCartney's early solo hit 'Another Day', while the astounding 'Early Days' addresses his bugbear about those who get their Fab Four facts wrong.

The whole album is very experimental & i just love it! It is euphoric & hypnotic a stand out gem highly infectious! 'Looking At Her' an imaginative blend of electro & brazilian bossa nova frisky rhythms for a feel good shakedown & then their is the Giles Martin-produced 'Appreciate' a mixture of hip hop loops & synthetic drums, he puts his own unique stamp on his music his trademark so to speak.

McCartney has made an amazing comeback i love the fact that he is always reinventing himself he is an absolute legend one word EPIC!!!! Beatles obsessives will not be disappointed.