Rambling Man's Reviews

   Progressive Alternative rockers' Trope released their debut effort, the tantalisingly titled,  Eleutheromania today (March 31st).  The band formed in 2016, spending the next couple of years recording demos for this exact album. This attracted the attention of  Mike Fraser, the renowned record producer for acts like AC/DC and Metallica, who agreed to engineer the album. Trope has built quite the following with appearance on the main stage of Summerfest, as well as performing with King's X. I spoke with producer and multi-instrumentalist  Moonhead about the new album, working with Mike Fraser, performing at the iconic venue and much more. Hello Trope, could you introduce yourselves to the readers? We are Trope! We are not from planet earth as far as we remember, and we are very happy and honoured to be here. We are enjoying our stay on your wonderful planet and are learning your ways. Hopefully we blend in just enough to not stick out. ...

  Words by Anselm Anderson Nashville singer-songwriter Brenda Cay releases her first single of 2021 "Alone With You", released last month. The track was recorded at Arch Audio Recording Studio in Chattanooga, TN, and produced by Brenda herself, with the assistance of bassist Brian Brewer. The much-acclaimed Cay writes relatable songs about escaping the stresses of everyday life and having fun as well as tackling more serious subjects. Her country music style storytelling has gained her reputation as an influential writer, as well as a musician in the States. " Alone With You" is no exception with a touching tale of trying to move on. Cay's soft vocals croon over subtle keys. The smoothness of Cay's emotions resonates with the listener to the accompaniment of well-timed drum fills and a solo towards the end. It is the perfect song to play when driving home from a demanding day at work. Brenda Cay released her previous EP Fragile Like A Bomb  in November to a ...

 Orange County Hardcore outfit Gizmachi return with a new album, Omega Kaleid , released last Friday. The album was produced and engineered by guitarist Jay Hannon and mixed by Martin Lewis. The five-piece have re-emerged following a 16-year hiatus with anew vocalist in tow and a ton of intensity to match. Soilwork vocalist Bjorn Strid kindly agreed to take the reigns after a tumultuous Kickstarter campaign in 2012, which saw many setbacks along the way. including budget constraints. Gizmachi first formed in 2006 and were quickly spotted by Slipknot resident "Clown", Shawn Crahan, who promptly signed them to his record label, Big Orange Clown Label . They released the much received The Imbuing. Omega Kalied  is the hotly-anticipated 11 track follow-up full of blazing solos, brutal instrumental breaks, and strong vocal melodies. The opener "Winter" is a stark reminder of things to come, much like an episode of Game Of Thrones, the subdued beginning leads to a brut...

  " "Listen Like It's Gospel" is the latest release under the Indieink Music umbrella via Sony /Orchard, today (March 12th) .  The talented multi-Award-winning singer  Prana Songbird performs the track, alongside Bon Jovi  guitarist Richie Sambora. The track was written by Multi-Grammy Award-nominated artist and producer Thomas Marolda to bring the best out of Prana's powerful voice. Prana's vocals were recorded at The Dream Studios Complex in Alva Florida with engineer Chad Zuchegno.  Detroit- based Prana is a French/Creole singer and actress with ties to the Choctaw Indian tribe. She has performed on the international stage with Grammy Award-winning artists and writers. "Listen Like It's Gospel" is the perfect song for the vocalist to showcase her amazing richness and tender voice to capture the true meaning behind the song's evocative imagery. Sambora is the ample musician to present Songbird's heartening vocal timbre to the accompani...

Image courtesy of the press. Boston-based Alt-Country outfit Kristian Montgomery and The Winterkill Band have released their second studio album,  Prince Of Poverty , a follow-up to last year's debut,  Grave Church. Montgomery and co decided to take no risks and headed to Ultrasound studios to record the album two months after their predecessor. Kristian Montgomery is a Danish- Irish Singer/Songwriter, brought up in New Florida. Montgomery has led quite the existence with stories of struggles, poverty and religion. The Son of a Fisherman chronicles this with ten songs of Country rock, Country Pop and Blues in Prince Of Poverty. Opener "They'll Remember My Name" will lead listeners to do so with its Led Zeppelin -esque steel guitar intro and grunge stylings. The slow tempo track has added sweet melodies wrapped in a warm voice to make this a pleasant beginning. Next up is "Tired of Being Tired" a touching ballad. Montgomery pours his emotions out with this...

Photo Credit:Press Hereford- based Kinstrife returns with the prodigious new album, Fools and Monsters, released last Friday via Forge AMP. The album is a collection of previously unreleased tracks, alongside some unheard ones recorded at AR Studios. The concept of the LP is to introduce new listeners to the band. The band first formed in 2013 by guitarist Alan Kaye and bassist Dave Richards, before eventually being joined by vocalist Mike Hoskins and drummer Simon Richards ( No relation to Dave). The title for this particular effort was inspired by a verse from an earlier track. Fools and Monsters  bring out the best in their performance with powerful vocals and enormous riffs to keep many satisfied. Opener "Intervention" is a previously released track this site had the pleasure to review. The song's notable frenetic pace, matched with commanding vocals, and screeching guitar lines is always a certain hit with any fans alike. Next up is the moving "Make Me", an...

Photo Credit:Press Melbourne- based desert rockers' Cicadastone are set to release their second studio album,  Cold Chamber on March 19th via Golden Robot Records. The band formed in 2003 by brothers Matt and Mark Robins, who have spent the past 5 years writing and touring their brand of 90's grunge with a dark twist. I had an opportunity to speak to Lead singer Mat Robins about the new album, Covid, and signing with Golden Robot Records. Hello, could you introduce yourselves to new listeners? Hi guys I’m Mat Robins. Singer/guitarist/songwriter for Cicadastone from Melbourne Australia. Thanks for having me!!  Your music has elements of 90’s grunge, How would you describe your style of yourselves? 90’s grunge is a fair assessment. I grew up in that scene and it definitely shaped who I am. So there is no denying Cicadastone’s origins are from those 90’s bands. But I think we also take a different approach. It’s hard to put a finger on but we definitely have our own thing going ...