Label: Coco Machete Records
Album: Radio Robotic
Artist: Stereofunk
Genre: Electro House
Genre: Electro House
Radio
Robotic is Sterofunk’s second go after his 2009 album "Fools Planet." This
release is a diverse collection of disco, techno, hip-hop and even soul
inspired house tunes that is sure to click with dance club fans and headphone
jockeys alike. The albums’s first
track "Senseless" showcases Stereofunk’s electro chops, while "Shooting Star"
infuses the mix with a bit of disco to flesh out a unique sound. "Livin My Life" and "Get Off,"
featuring two of Coco Machete’s premier rappers Razor Cain & D’ Secret SVC,
respectively, liven things up with their appeal to the “you only live once”
mentality and signature hip hop showboatsmanship. "Brasina" and "Sleepless," two softer gems hiding amongst
the upbeat pack, are seamlessly blended soundscapes that help round out the
pack and keep things relaxed.
Broadcast radio may not be run by autonomous robots yet, but this latest
effort by Stereofunk certainly makes the idea palatable.
Label: Poison City Records
Album: Infinite Void
Artist: Infinite Void
Genre: Alternative
With song titles like, "Give
up," "Still Waiting," and "(You’re) Still Sour," Infinite Void’s self titled
album initially appears to be one of the most depressing releases of the
year. In actuality, it’s a hard
driven punk rock album that invokes calls to apathy, stagnation, and
outrage. The overdrive-laden
guitars and driving tempo keep up the energy, and engage the listener. The vocals mostly consist of a female
lead, with occasional call and response sections, creating a frenetic
sensation. In true punk tradition,
lyrics are shouted more than they are sung, which really brings the angst that
fuels the music into focus.
Haunting verses such as, “your voice in my head, like a hand on my
neck,” in "Something is Lost" definitely brings across a sensation of social
claustrophobia, and a longing to break free. Despite it’s dark themes, "Infinite Void" is an empowering jam session that is sure to contain within
it’s 11 listed tracks at least one anthem for all the downtrodden alternative
rock fans out there.
