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Music That Matters
Review: Static EP by Blacktop Mojo
Track Analysis: Bullseye by Duelranger
Track Analysis: Mi Sueño by Lesibu Grand
Review: Blacktop Mojo “Under The Sun”
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Review: Slant “With or Without You” [U2 Cover]
Review: ‘Honey Bee’ by RVBY
Review: Place in Time by Joyous Wolf
Video Review: Ric Zweig “Box”
Music That Matters: Marisa Nikole “Warrior”
Interview w/ Jacob Porter of State of Illusion
Review: When We Were by Sleepwar
Review: Jakub Zytecki – Ladder Head
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Welcome to Contrast CTRL.The focus of this little blog is to feature music with a message, artists with hearts, and music that will either make you think or make you dance, or both! Let's hope for both ;).
We are always looking for new musicians and styles of music to share with our readers. So if you are interested in contacting us about your music, please send an email to: thecontrastcontrol@gmail.com.
Review: Static EP by Blacktop Mojo
Written below is my initial review of a EP from Blacktop Mojo entitled “Static EP”, 4 rocking tracks that resonate so true as 2020 rolls into a ever hardship filled year. With bands like Blacktop Mojo continuing to create in these unprecedented times of human history, always remember that music…
Track Analysis: Bullseye by Duelranger
In my pursuit of searching out great new music for personal enjoyment as well for the website [the very place you are reading this!], I have stumbled upon Rock n Roll outfit Duelranger and their latest song titled ‘Bullseye’! With a fun and simple no frills music video of Duelranger…
Track Analysis: Mi Sueño by Lesibu Grand
Pronounced “Le-SEE-boo Grand”, Atlanta based Lesibu Grand has recently released an artful video for their track titled “Mi Sueño” or translated to english My Dream is a jam session song brought to life with a tame and calming video setting. Atlanta, GA being one of America’s melding pots…
Review: Blacktop Mojo “Under The Sun”
Palestine, TX native’s Blacktop Mojo are geared up once again with a 3rd album successfully crowd-funded that brings a new flavor and adventure to this bands Journey. Contrast CTRL has been a huge supporter of BTM for quite some time, and it’s very apparent why. With each album we see…
Review: Slant “With or Without You” [U2 Cover]
In this review we take a look at the aspects of Mental Health awareness and a very surreal experience in a music video from Alternative Rockers ‘Slant’. Originally released in 1987 by Irish rockers U2, With or Without you was the third track on their 5th studio album entitled ‘The…
Review: ‘Honey Bee’ by RVBY
It’s rare we take a look at just one singular track from an artist here at Contrast CTRL. Today we are looking at a promising song from Bristol, UK founded pop artist RVBY entitled ‘Honey Bee’. Bristol is quite the landmark in the United Kingdom from it’s Clifton Suspension…
Review: Place in Time by Joyous Wolf
Joyous Wolf is a rock band from Southern California that brings that beach vibe and gritty classic rock n roll groove that has lasted the test of time and always provided crunchy grooves and a sound of aggression and smoothness that has taken the world by storm many times over.…
Video Review: Ric Zweig “Box”
Louisiana based Ric Zweig is returning to Contrast CTRL in the feature of a review for the video of his latest single entitled “Box”. On the surface, Ric is always a smoother entertainer and ‘Box’ is no exception to the formula is a life of experience that only the voice…
Music That Matters: Marisa Nikole “Warrior”
Contrast CTRL is a website founded one many elements. However, one thing above the rest is the mission of this little spot on the internet. Sharing music that matters. So here we are with Colorado based singer/songwriter Marisa Nikole. A unique entity in the independent music scene, Marisa is a…
Interview w/ Jacob Porter of State of Illusion
“The struggles and how you react to them is what defines you.” – Jacob Porter From Greenville, South Carolina comes State of Illusion. A band that has been ran through the ringer and rebuilt themselves from the ashes and have since moved up in the music scene as…
Review: When We Were by Sleepwar
Sleepwar is a interesting band that combines elements of synth-pop and new wave into an Alternative Rock sound that is heavy and vivid in context. From airy vocals to echoey guitars with a bit of crunch when needed this is a refreshing peak into a past when bands like this were a dime-a-dozen. Hailing from…
Review: Jakub Zytecki – Ladder Head
Jakub Zytecki is a musician from Cracow, Poland that creates unique soundscapes that can echo, captivate, and transcend the traditional genres. When considering a body of work and a one-man band operation, most often think of the impossible task of pure selfish creation from the artist. Jakub Zytecki however seems to create music not only he can enjoy but…
Music That Matters: Cameron Blake
Music That Matters: Cameron Blake From Grand Rapids, Michigan comes Cameron Blake, an introspective songwriter who balances personal experiences and poetry to mix the singer/songwriter within. Bouncing from folk, rock, songwriter and other genres, Cameron Blake has created a sound that is truly pleasant to the ears. His latest…
Review: ‘Everything All At Once’ by Sea In The Sky
Redwood City, CA founded Sea in the Sky unleash their 10 track album entitled ‘Everything All At Once‘ onto the world to provide a bit of heavy, melodic, and whatever can fit in between. Created in 2012, Sea In the Sky are currently a 5 man band that stretch out their musical knowledge and…
Experiences That Matter: Blacktop Mojo Live!
Contrast CTRL has Blacktop Mojo in the past so it’s no surprise they get another feature but this time from a live setting and interview! The first and hopefully not the last time this happens might I add. Matt James of the band spoke with me about the recent tour and…
With this Diamond in the rough in this music industry, Contrast CTRL will always strive to be a familiar but different experience! - J