By Ralph Beauchamp This is my second time catching Tropidelic and once again the band did not disappoint. Even though the always entertaining sextet rolled into the Park City Music Hall on a drizzly Wednesday night, you could feel the excitement in the air. Tropidelic habitually draws a fun and jubilant crowd. Their music has a joyous feel despite the fact that their lyrics sometimes deliver a social justice punch. Their sound mixes reggae, funk, […]
By Ralph Beauchamp Elita is a sensuous three piece who have recently released their dystopian debut album entitled Dysania via Opposition. Hailing from Newfoundland, the band couples a ferociously impassioned imagery with ominously macabre lyrics. Elita fosters a dark and menacing soundscape that delivers a sinister atmosphere while the music remains inventive and intriguing. The group is comprised by the lascivious Elita Harkov (Vocals), Tim Rypien (Guitar/Keyboard) and John Eddy (Guitar/Slide). Harkov harbors a voice […]
By Ralph Beauchamp Nashville has recently produced a slew of amazing rock bands. Just read AMP’s features on The Other LA, The Great Affairs and Naked Gypsy Queens. Now you can add a young talented quartet named Bluphoria to the mix. The band cranks out a high energy potion of psychedelic blues and indie that utterly inflicts a galvanic punch. For a fledging group, Bluphoria demonstrates a maturity well beyond their years. The band has […]
