Kasper from the K
If I had a magic genie with the ability to grant three wishes, I would first wish for all my debts and bills to be paid off for the rest of my life. Second, I’d wish for an infinite amount of money on a gift card to shopadidas.com. Lastly, but not least-ly, I’d wish to be a rap star. Don’t worry, I’ve thought very long and hard about this last wish. My rapper name would be “Bite Size” and I’d throw down some sick beats with my fellow rap stars such as Lupe Fiasco, B.o.B. and, of course, Bone Thugs. ...
New Music Tuesday: The Civil Wars
We recently featured this co-ed folk duo for their single "Poison & Wine" on our weekly jukebox. Their impeccable harmonies and musical synergy made for the perfection combination of audible harmony. Honestly, the first time I heard them I was reminded of The Swell Season, a group made famous by the modern motion picture musical "Once" released in 2006. The Civil Wars had the same type of energy and passion for the music as The Swell Season, and it really showed. Their latest (and first official) release, Barton Hollow, exemplifies their "musical synergy", a term first coined earlier in the first ...
Artist Interview: April Smith and The Great Picture Show
When I was first given the latest release from April Smith and The Great Picture show, it was like the skies opened up and light shown down directly on my face. I felt a warmth the likes of which I hadn't felt in quite some time. Of course the light was merely hypothetical and the warmth was from the space heater I was sitting too close to, but I still think it was a sign. FreshScouts got a chance to catch up with this sexy, sultry artist from Toms River, New Jersey and honestly, we were completely blown away by ...
Atmosphere
I've been waiting for some good hip-hop. I've recently held my breath for this hip-hop (but only for 20 seconds, then I can't really breathe and I have to give up), but it never came. I mean, sure my latest dirty secret is the newest Kanye West album, but I wouldn't say it's "good" hip-hop; just well-produced catchy hip-hop from a cocky producer that craps gold. I thought all hope was lost, then I was introduced to Atmosphere. Atmosphere is sort of a mixture between The Flobots and The Gorillaz in the sense that their beats are highly developed and unique, ...
New Music Tuesday: Amos Lee
We loves us some Amos Lee. He is one of the more soulful, powerful male singers we've heard in a while and he consistently puts out music that captures his style, emotion and fervor. He's a man of many musical tastes which is exemplified in his music. You'll hear the acoustic singer-songwriter background in just about every song, but he adds in splashes of blues, soul, R&B, country and folk to give a well-rounded signature sound that travels with him on every album he makes. His latest release, Mission Bell, is no exception. It pulls in inspiration from all of these ...
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Kasper from the K
If I had a magic genie with the ability to grant three wishes, I would first wish for all my debts and bills to be paid off for the rest of my life. Second, I’d wish for an infinite amount of money on a gift card to shopadidas.com. Lastly, but not least-ly, I’d wish to be a rap star. Don’t worry, I’ve thought very long and hard about this last wish. My rapper name would be “Bite Size”... [Read more]
New Music Tuesday: The Civil Wars
We recently featured this co-ed folk duo for their single “Poison & Wine” on our weekly jukebox. Their impeccable harmonies and musical synergy made for the perfection combination of audible harmony. Honestly, the first time I heard them I was reminded of The Swell Season, a group made famous by the modern motion picture musical “Once” released in 2006. The Civil Wars... [Read more]
Artist Interview: April Smith and The Great Picture Show
When I was first given the latest release from April Smith and The Great Picture show, it was like the skies opened up and light shown down directly on my face. I felt a warmth the likes of which I hadn’t felt in quite some time. Of course the light was merely hypothetical and the warmth was from the space heater I was sitting too close to, but I still think it was a sign. FreshScouts got a... [Read more]
Atmosphere
I’ve been waiting for some good hip-hop. I’ve recently held my breath for this hip-hop (but only for 20 seconds, then I can’t really breathe and I have to give up), but it never came. I mean, sure my latest dirty secret is the newest Kanye West album, but I wouldn’t say it’s “good” hip-hop; just well-produced catchy hip-hop from a cocky producer that craps... [Read more]
New Music Tuesday: Amos Lee
We loves us some Amos Lee. He is one of the more soulful, powerful male singers we’ve heard in a while and he consistently puts out music that captures his style, emotion and fervor. He’s a man of many musical tastes which is exemplified in his music. You’ll hear the acoustic singer-songwriter background in just about every song, but he adds in splashes of blues, soul, R&B, country... [Read more]
