Contrast CTRL is built upon Music That Matters, or better yet a sound with a message that transcends language, evokes an emotional reaction, and maybe even get you out of your headspace and into a landscape that is fun and interwoven with stories of the human experience. New Zealand’s trio…
When it comes to music that matters, it can be the rhythm of the instruments that evoke an emotion, or the lyrics that paint a grandiose picture of humanity and the complexities of emotions that fit in between. To me on a personal level, I really gravitate to a mix…
Texas, This is a state that has given legendary bands such as Drowning Pool, ZZ Top, Pantera, At The Drive-In, Blacktop Mojo, and now…. Post Profit! This Alt Rock Quartet is making waves with their latest track that is also the main course of discussion for this article! As a…
Music is an escape for a lot of folks like me, like you, and like Blacklite District. Born from trials and tribulations of every day life, addictions, heartbreaks, Mental of Physical ailments, we all need ways to cope with these and as mentioned, it’s Music for many. 1990 by Blacklite…
Recently released and the third entry to his trilogy, Cameron Blake has yet again told another enthralling series of stories in his songs on Censor The Silence! Please enjoy the article below and the music attached!: As a creative mind and writer, I always seek that next step to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
Formerly known as Even Horizon, EVHO is a 4 piece band from New York that sports elements of pop, alternative, progressive, and a touch of psychedelic. With all those things combined we are presented with “From The Sun“, a 5 track EP that shows much promise. Each track features a mainstay…
Jumping right out of the gate Contrast CTRL has been a wholehearted supporter of local music and arts, so it’s with great pleasure to introduce you to East TN’s Big Valley Mustangs! Comprised of 4 members, Big Valley Mustangs is a Alternative/Country/Rock outfit that certainly lives up to the genres…
