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After the release of the single “Imagination” (QRO review), Seattle-raised, California-based multi-instrumentalist J GRGRY is back with a new track. “Dinosaurs” is an elegant and charming pop song, which follows the sonic trend of sumptuous sounds and arrangements GRGRY is displaying of late. The wobbling metallic guitar sound at...
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Portland artist and producer Slighter (Colin C.) has had a busy year. Cause and Effect Expanded was released in October 2018 (https://www.qromag.com/reviews/album_reviews/slighter-cause-and-effect-ep/) (https://www.qromag.com/features/what-to-shop-for-2018/) and just in time for Valentine’s days is a heavy love song about… murder… that you can dance to. In what sounds like an effortless collaboration...
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Seattleite J GRGRY (Joe Gregory) is back with a new single, prelude of his new solo work. After his last record, Gold Teeth + Glass Eyes – an elaborate essay on pop and indie with electronic tinges – Gregory has spent the summer shaping his new record in L.A....
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Balkan Bump, who is Will Magid, a newer, part trumpeter, part beats engineer, is always, energetic, but also often trying for more than a good hook, which can hurt the tracks. The Aymo Remixes, unlike the original Aymo, and thanks to the help of many others, actually achieve more...
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As familiar as people find the notion of ‘love and peace,’ too often, it is seen as rebellion, and nobodies’ loud guitars more represent this than those of J Mascis. In Dinosaur Jr or otherwise, Mascis has spoken through a guitar solo of his uncensored feelings, or ‘pieces’ as...
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Acclaimed soul/R&B artist Maxwell has just released his powerful new video for “The Glass House”, exclusive on TIDAL. QRO just caught the premiere party and Q&A in New York City. However, it’s best to not say anything before watching the video. Maxwell’s video for “The Glass House”:...
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QRO favorite The Kills just released a great new single, “List of Demands (Reparations)”. It’s actually a cover of a Saul Williams song, but Jamie Hince & Alison Mosshart make it their own, particularly in the accompanying video. It also gives some political edge to the band – and...
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Scott Lucas scathes the opening line joyously, “Innocence, you wanna bleed again, alright / In a sense of being freed again, that’s fine,” even as a smooth, almost folky guitar line chills the listener to begin the new Local H single, “Innocents (Edited For Television)”, released May 6th, 2018....
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Xiu Xiu have grown steadily and even though their LPs have been a mixed bag of sound quality and style, and if they had not done this before it would come as some surprise that they would release a two-single-cover effort. One which is not only is with another...
After the release of the single “Imagination” (QRO review), Seattle-raised, California-based multi-instrumentalist J GRGRY is back with a new track. “Dinosaurs” is an elegant and charming pop song, which follows the sonic trend of sumptuous sounds and arrangements GRGRY is displaying of late. The wobbling metallic guitar sound at...
Portland artist and producer Slighter (Colin C.) has had a busy year. Cause and Effect Expanded was released in October 2018 (https://www.qromag.com/reviews/album_reviews/slighter-cause-and-effect-ep/) (https://www.qromag.com/features/what-to-shop-for-2018/) and just in time for Valentine’s days is a heavy love song about… murder… that you can dance to. In what sounds like an effortless collaboration...
Seattleite J GRGRY (Joe Gregory) is back with a new single, prelude of his new solo work. After his last record, Gold Teeth + Glass Eyes – an elaborate essay on pop and indie with electronic tinges – Gregory has spent the summer shaping his new record in L.A....
Balkan Bump, who is Will Magid, a newer, part trumpeter, part beats engineer, is always, energetic, but also often trying for more than a good hook, which can hurt the tracks. The Aymo Remixes, unlike the original Aymo, and thanks to the help of many others, actually achieve more...
As familiar as people find the notion of ‘love and peace,’ too often, it is seen as rebellion, and nobodies’ loud guitars more represent this than those of J Mascis. In Dinosaur Jr or otherwise, Mascis has spoken through a guitar solo of his uncensored feelings, or ‘pieces’ as...
Acclaimed soul/R&B artist Maxwell has just released his powerful new video for “The Glass House”, exclusive on TIDAL. QRO just caught the premiere party and Q&A in New York City. However, it’s best to not say anything before watching the video. Maxwell’s video for “The Glass House”:...
QRO favorite The Kills just released a great new single, “List of Demands (Reparations)”. It’s actually a cover of a Saul Williams song, but Jamie Hince & Alison Mosshart make it their own, particularly in the accompanying video. It also gives some political edge to the band – and...
Scott Lucas scathes the opening line joyously, “Innocence, you wanna bleed again, alright / In a sense of being freed again, that’s fine,” even as a smooth, almost folky guitar line chills the listener to begin the new Local H single, “Innocents (Edited For Television)”, released May 6th, 2018....
Xiu Xiu have grown steadily and even though their LPs have been a mixed bag of sound quality and style, and if they had not done this before it would come as some surprise that they would release a two-single-cover effort. One which is not only is with another...