“Superhero Madness” by Parallel (Pop Artist from South Carolina(SC))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Parallel with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Superhero Madness"

 

"Superhero Madness" is the fourth release from Southern alternative rock outfit Parallel. This album screams mid-nineties, bringing back the heyday of the alternative rock movement with music and vocals that remind the listener of an array of their likely influences – Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20, 3 Doors Down, Stroke 9, Nine Days, and Nickelback. "Superhero Madness" is lyrically diverse and filled with emotionally charged piano ballads, Southern anthems, catchy choruses and the distinct feeling that something is missing in the world. Parallel worked with seasoned, professionals producers John Kurzweg and David Cox to record the album, so it has a polished sound and is ready for the mainstream. "If You Believe" is a soulful piano ballad with a nice melody, a catchy chorus and introduces an instrument less frequently used among '90s alternative artists. "Love is Gone" is a Southern my-baby-left-me song with a powerful and gritty vocal and another inescapably catchy chorus. Overall "Superhero Madness" is an enjoyable album and an admirable continuation of a classic influential music genre. If enjoy the mid-nineties alternative rock sound, give Parallel a try.

-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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“Nikki Corfield and the Pocket Rocket Band” by Nikki Corfield and the Pocket Rocket Band (Pop Artist from United Kingdom)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Nikki Corfield and the Pocket Rocket Band with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Nikki Corfield and the Pocket Rocket Band"

 

"Nikki Corfield and the Pocket Rocket Band" is the self-titled Brit pop album brought to you by a strong group of UK musicians. The key characteristic of this album is the powerful vocal performance from Corfield. Her strong, British alto voice is similar to contemporary Brit pop female vocalists Amy Winehouse and Duffy. The Pocket Rocket Band backs Corfield's vocals nicely with solid work on the keyboard and guitars, producing a diverse musical styling. Combined, the group has created an album filled with great arrangements, from bitter pop songs to heartfelt piano ballads. The recording quality of this self-titled album is excellent, with polished beats ready to hit the clubs and quiet ballads with clean instrumentation and vocals at the forefront. "Still Waiting" opens with a great acoustic guitar solo over a nice piano progression that shortly thereafter introduces a beat that turns the song into a pop dance number. "End of the World" is a soulful piano ballad about feeling overwhelmed that has a great arrangement, including a string section. "Feel the Love" has a more poppy and upbeat feel that has a significantly sunnier disposition than the rest of the album. "Nikki Corfield and the Pocket Rocket Band" is an impressive self-titled album with an outstanding and big vocal from Nikki Corfield and talented backing arrangements from the Pocket Rocket Band. Fans of Brit pop and soothing female vocals should grab this album.

-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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“Feed the Need” by Feed the Need (Pop Artist from Long Island, New York(NY))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Feed the Need with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Feed the Need"

 

"Feed the Need" is an enjoyable self-titled rock album with surf rock and jazz elements from Feed the Need. Though all four band members are still in high school, Feed the Need has crafted an album that displays their strong musical capabilities on guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards. The vocals are youthful and the lyrics are full of angst, as many of the songs are undoubtedly about the girls they obsess over at their schools. Nevertheless, you'll find yourself bobbing your head to the beat and singing along with the catchy choruses, agreeing that "Weirdness makes the world go 'round." The title track "Feed the Need" is well recorded and allows these youngsters to be heard to their full potential. "Light Up My World" has great keyboard and guitar progressions at the introduction and a catchy chorus to boot. The highlight of the album is "Without Words," which is an instrumental jam session with great bass and keyboard lines and an impressive guitar solo showcasing the band's musical finesse. Anyone who enjoys quirky, youthful surf rock should check out this fine album.

-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Good Company" by SyndiLee (Pop Artist from Washington(WA))

RadioIndy is pleased to present SyndiLee with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Good Company"

 

"Good Company" is the acoustic folk rock debut from talented female singer/songwriter SyndiLee. SyndiLee is a passionate vocalist that puts everything into each and every word she sings. Her vocals are very good too, with a good mix of strength and beauty reminiscent of female singer/songwriter predecessors Melissa Etheridge and KT Tunstall. Her lyrics are poetic, intelligent, and socially conscious, and her great deliveries make it easy to sing along. The arrangements behind her vary both in style and in instrumentation but remain true to the pure, acoustic folk sound. "Good Company" has a great production quality that both accentuates the vocals and represents the accompaniment well. Highlights include the title track, "Good Company," with beautiful guitar progressions and an intimate, soulful vocal performance. "New Moon" brings a Celtic flair with the addition of flute and accordion adding a nice dimension to the sound. "Ghost" wraps things up nicely with touching lyrics and another fine vocal performance. Overall, "Good Company" is an impressive debut from SyndiLee that will please both sides of the brain. If you enjoy intelligent female singer/songwriters and acoustic folk rock, pick up this album.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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