Music of the World

OFFICIAL: https://skyorchid.net/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/skyorchidofficial/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/skyorchidband Written by Pamela Bellmore, posted by blog admin “The River” opens Sky Orchid’s first release with a subtle statement of intent. Vocalist Gabriel Traknyak and an arrangement enveloped with a powerful sound and potent dynamics establishes Sky Orchid’s sonic and musical identity in an emphatic way, though they reveal different sides as their debut Oculus progresses. “Sneakers” is the first hint they possess a rare versatility. Brothers Gabriel and Daniel Traknyak are the sole movers behind this band and their multi-instrumental talents are responsible for every note you hear. Even on a recording, however, they demonstrate an obvious chemistry with one another that should make longtime fans and followers of this style wonder what they can accomplish live with these songs if they can find like-minded musicians. There’s a muted, nuanced quality ...

OFFICIAL: http://mancallednoon.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/mancallednoon/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ManCalledNoon Written by Frank McClure, posted by blog admin Taking their sound to the next level, Chicago’s Man Called Noon add new members and unique directions to their latest EP, Everybody Move .   Heightening their attention to melody and meticulous vocal arrangements the band explore fresh ground and further their experimental sonic approach on the three tracks all told here.   While the feelings communicated on the album are good natured, fun and positive they never dip into the realm of cheese and because the instrumentation flat out rocks Man Called Noon manage to transcend the bad karma that sometimes comes with getting labelled as “pop” or “indie rock.”   The band works up a noteworthy sonic sweat across the title track’s frolicking 4+ minutes of engaging happy go lucky rock music.   Swift, agile drumming pumps plenty...