Category: Review

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Music Review: We Are Ardent – ‘Bright Shadows from Dark Lights’ EP

June 13, 2016
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Canadian band We Are Ardent is releasing the EP Bright Shadows from Dark Lights in November. The six numbers from the EP are certainly “ardent”—they are enthusiastic and burn with passion. Josh Brazeau (guitar, vocals, bass), Kat Kerley (vocals, kalimba), Matt Dalton (bass, guitar), and Justin Brazeau (drums) have put together a set that provides… Read More Music Review: We Are Ardent – ‘Bright Shadows from Dark Lights’ EP

— Alternative, Music, Music Review, Review, Rock —

Music Review: Debris of Titan – ‘On the Home Slope’

June 13, 2016
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Founded in 2009 by two friends, Debris of Titan is an alternative indie psychedelic rock band from Newburgh (New York). Winston Dunlop and Michael Diaz apparently met in elementary school and soon after started making music together. It makes for a good creation story and, in the case of their album On the Home Slope,… Read More Music Review: Debris of Titan – ‘On the Home Slope’

— Electronic, Music Review, Review, Rock —

Music Review: Rabid Young – ‘EP 1’

June 13, 2016
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Las Vegas indie electro rock and synth pop band Rabid Young is releasing next month its first EP, titled quite simply enough, EP 1. Featuring Eric Rickey (vocals, keys, guitar), Jackson Wilcox (bass, vocals), Bobby Lee Parker (guitar) and Matthew Long (drums), the band has a distinct sound within which are enough fluctuations to grab… Read More Music Review: Rabid Young – ‘EP 1’

— Book Review, Fiction, Middle Grade, Review, Young Adult —

Book Review: ‘Trish’s Team’, by Dawn Brotherton

June 9, 2016
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About the author: Dawn (Parker) Brotherton began as a Missile Launch Officer in the US Air Force and continues to serve at the Pentagon in Washington DC.  Her 26+ years of service have given her a variety of experiences to pull from.  She has been stationed at many stateside bases as well as the Republic… Read More Book Review: ‘Trish’s Team’, by Dawn Brotherton

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Product Overview: Alterre Shoes

June 8, 2016
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The sustainable enjoyment of the amazing material benefits the world has to offer us is a question I often address on this blog.  I believe that the benefits of the world are meant to be enjoyed as part of a life focused on personal development and of contributing to the betterment of the world. Over… Read More Product Overview: Alterre Shoes

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Taking the Plunge: The Launch of Product Reviews on Sahar’s Blog

June 7, 2016
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As a writer and blogger, I have always been told to write about my passions and what I know. What I am at my core is a Bahá’í who believes that this world is transitory, a preparatory phase for the next world, much like our mother’s womb was transitory and meant to prepare us for… Read More Taking the Plunge: The Launch of Product Reviews on Sahar’s Blog

— Music Review, Review —

Music Review: Stephen Inglis – ‘Learning You By Heart’

June 6, 2016
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Stephen Inglis is a Grammy-nominated Hawaiian slack key guitarist who recently released a new album titled Learning You By Heart, a fun, soothing, and very pleasant collection of 13 songs. While Inglis took care of a lot (vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, guitarlele, harmonica), he also got help from Jon Hawes (upright and electric bass),… Read More Music Review: Stephen Inglis – ‘Learning You By Heart’

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Music Review: The True Groove All-Stars – ‘Fully Re-Covered’

June 6, 2016
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Set to be released at the end of March, Fully Re-Covered is a follow-up to The True Groove All-Stars’ hugely successful remix debut, Funky World and features 13 covers, some of them sounding quite familiar, the others retooled to such an extent that they are not easily recognisable. The songs were chosen both because of… Read More Music Review: The True Groove All-Stars – ‘Fully Re-Covered’

— Music, Music Review, Review —

Music Review: Nick de la Hoyde – ‘Passion’ EP

June 6, 2016
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Sydney, Australia’s 21-year-old Nick de la Hoyde brings together the sounds and vibes of hip-hop, pop, soul, R&B, and spoken word, creating a collection of songs both unique in their breadth and depth, yet approachable and radio-friendly. His debut EP, Passion, features single “The Longest Way”, the result of a collaboration with Chicago-based hip-hop producer… Read More Music Review: Nick de la Hoyde – ‘Passion’ EP

— Book Review, Fiction, Review, Young Adult —

Book Review: ‘On Edge’, by Gin Price

June 2, 2016
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About the author: Using knowledge learned from her childhood environment, Gin Price’s writing is often steeped in street life, whether good or bad. Hoping to show support for art that is often misunderstood, she published her debut novel, On Edge, focusing on graffiti and parkour, two expressions dear to her heart.  Currently, she is a… Read More Book Review: ‘On Edge’, by Gin Price