London, England brings us Lianne La Havas, a songbird with a passion for singing and also a multi-instrumentalist who fuses pop, RnB, Soul, Jazz, and a hint acoustic and electric guitars. With that said we bring our focus to Blood, the second album from La Havas that truly shines brightly…
In this review we will take a look at Strange Daze, Out of Minnesota, Strange Daze began as a 3 piece band who performed mainly cover songs. Now two albums in and a newly inked record deal with Sony, Strange Daze are firing up for the re-release of Shine Through,…
This time on Contrast CTRL we consider the electronic/RnB side of life through the talents of Mawule, Ghana-born and now based out of Denver, CO, Mawule is a rising star in his own right and implements the true staples of RnB and Electronics is a elegant fashion. To get things…
Formed over 10 years ago in Vancouver, British Columbia The Veer Union have become a name of promise in the music industry due largely to the bands catchy hooks in songs and the frontman Crispin Earl‘s melodic vocals that can bite and also soothe depending on the instruments tones. After many lineup…
Post-Rock is an odd genre of rock that is influenced by traditional rhythms and splashed with a strong presence of texture. The odd thing about Post-Rock is usually it’s music conveyed without lyrics, the instruments do the talking. Now bringing to mind Post-Rock influence with a splash of punk…
The lone star state of Texas is known for many things throughout the world, one notable thing that brings this state to mind is the acts it has brought to the center stage over the decades. From Stevie Ray Vaughn onward, Texas has coined its own unique niche in the…
We all end up at one point inside our homes during a downpour of h20. Sometimes the sound of rain hitting the roof can be calming, or an overall annoyance. If you are much like me, it’s the perfect time to slow down a playlist and change the mood. Here…
Riley B. King was born in 1925 on a cotton plantation in a town called Berclair on the famous Mississippi Blues Trail. When young, King was in a gospel choir where he learned to sing and the joy of music and how it made others feel. It all started on…
This album review brings us to a talented singer/songwriter and record label owner Kirt Debique. From Pacific Northwest by of Trinidad, Kirt Debique brings us his 8 track masterpiece of dark electrical soundscapes entitled Things Left Unsaid. The foundation of Things Left Unsaid is based on a series of letters…
Contrast Control has previously featured an amazing talent called Kama Sutures [Click here for Interview] in an interview where we tackled their name, and interesting approach to music. After many months of personal anticipation, I have received a copy of the Self-titled album that is comprised of the passion…
Jacksonville’s very own Shinedown are back again with their fifth studio effort entitled Threat to Survival. Over the year’s Shinedown has transformed from a grunge heavy influenced band to a poetic monster pop hook hitter machine. I love when bands keep it together over a career of 10 years and…
From the depths of the Boston underground music scene and straight to the hustle and bustle of Brooklyn, NY come Infinity Girl. Infinity Girl are a 4 piece band that falls into the awkward genre of Shoegaze, a term coined for a genre of music based on musicians who stared…
Gilmore & Roberts are an eclectic duo from South Yorkshire. Their ability to change from acoustics, fiddle, mandolin, and various percussion instruments along with bass set that statement that this isn’t your average musical duo. In this review, we are exploring the 4th album from award winning Gilmore & Roberts…
Japan, one of the most populated countries on the planet. Outside of the country many recognize Japan as a melding pot of culture, innovations in technology, and major contributions to TV and films. Widely overlooked in western media is the music that comes from this melding pot of diversity. Mostly…
Rock duos come in many flavors and styles, Pale Honey is such a unique duo of two women who have put their heart, mind, and soul into creating a 10 track debut album worthy of praise from the most obnoxious hipster, to the most respectable of reviewers alike. While I…
