There are times in life when you find a band so unique and humorous that you simply must ask the deep questions of life. There are also times when a band is straight up in it’s message by not having a continual message, sometimes the simplicity is the beauty of…
Introductions are the norm here at Contrast CTRL. We like to introduce forward thinking minds and people who strive to create deep and positive messages in audible format. Julian Coiner of Faceless Ones is a very creative mind and driving force for his band. Growing up in the Maryland area…
In a ever enthusiastic effort to support local music, Contrast CTRL has had the recent pleasure of listening to The Stagger Moon Band. Comprised of 4 middle TN Musicians, Stagger Moon incorporates 90s rock and southern blues flare. With a live EP from 2014 under their belts, Stagger Moon is…
As persistent as ever, Contrast Control loves sharing messages of motivation and hope for a better tomorrow through music that ALL in the family can enjoy and share with one another. This go around we present some Tennessee homegrown music in this article. As Yourself is a 4 piece band…
From Indiana, Kentucky, and Los Angeles come the next biggest name in music. Now based in Nashville, 4 piece Indie/Americana rock band Future Thieves are gaining heat day by day with their grass roots and natural sound that is sure to appeal to any top 40 lover of…
Many things in life can inspire a musician to take up the instrument. From a bad breakup to the death of a loved one, or the beginning of a new life, many things to inspire a message that simply cannot be kept to oneself. Pyramids on Mars is a project…
Coming from Los Angeles we find Kama Sutures, a band that looks to heal and create new doorways to music through their music. A 3 piece band currently that pushes a vibe of 90s alternative rock and avant-garde imagery and fashion to create an unusual yet inviting experience. Engineer and…
The Beatles, Elvis Costello, and Frankie Goes to Hollywood are but a few of the most notable and popular bands from Liverpool, UK. Liverpool has produced many a great musician and band. As the generations of music pass on from one voice to the next we find more interesting takes…
Contrast Control reviewed Jay Woodward’s album Letters We Told awhile back. [Click here for that album review] It was only natural we would invite Jay back to speak with us about the album as well as share details about what’s important to him and what he has in store for…
As the title of the article states “No Time Off” is a statement Los Angeles, California’s own The Chimpz pride themselves on. Being a band from a town that demands a lot of its entertainers, The Chimpz are out to make a name for themselves through good vibe music…
Miracle of Sound is a name well known through the video game industry and for good reason. Gavin Dunne started this project out as a way to pay tribute to the shows, movies, and games he liked. Since then through word of mouth he has become a notable name…
