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KING FALCON – A COOL CONVERSATION WITH MICHAEL RUBIN

KING FALCON – A COOL CONVERSATION WITH MICHAEL RUBIN

By Ralph Beauchamp King Falcon is a dynamic three piece band based out of N.Y.C. They have just released a new single entitled “Cadillac” off their upcoming album via Mascot Records. King Falcon‘s sound is full of brazen signatures that are masterful and spicefully groove laden. Their songwriting is impressive. Their tracks capture the true essence of rock and roll and infuse them with modern day influences. In addition, King Falcon‘s tunes have charismatic vocals, […]

JAKE SHIMABUKURO – SINGLE REVIEW AND ALBUM PREVIEW

JAKE SHIMABUKURO – SINGLE REVIEW AND ALBUM PREVIEW

On November 12th, acclaimed Hawaii-born ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro is set to release his most creatively ambitious project to date entitled Jake & Friends via the Mascot Label Group. The A list of collaborating musicians is amazing. From Willie Nelson and Bette Midler to Ziggy Marley and Lukas Nelson, the amount of contributing talent is extremely profound. Even Shimabukuro is astounded by the wealth of artistic musicianship that has assembled on his new record. He says: […]

COLD STARES / S.A.M. / ASTORIA STATE

COLD STARES / S.A.M. / ASTORIA STATE

THE COLD STARES AMP featured The Cold Stares in May when they released a couple of imposing singles. Well, the Indiana duo has released a new single, “Heavy Shoes”, which is the title track of their forthcoming album on Mascot Records. “Heavy Shoes” is a dense bluesy tune with a crunchy hard rock feel. Guitarist Chris Tapp punches driving dynamic riffs over Brian Mullin’s embolden percussions. The song rocks with an impressive blues grittiness.  Also, Tapp’s […]