Hailing from the illustrious area of Brooklyn, New York, bandmates Jeffery, Mike, and Danny take you for a ride in a subway time machine with their new single, “Timeline”. The letter “R” of their band name, “The R Train”, might as well stand for “rock” because this record evokes feelings of nostalgia of 70s rockers like Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, and David Bowie. The R Train gives you a contemporary take on classic rock and roll sound all the way from the drum roll lead-in of the song to the catchy guitar and vocal melodies. The way this song was recorded made me feel like I was simultaneously in the room with them listening to their live performance and also driving down the coast with the windows down on a summer evening.

This time-bending song blends sounds, melodies, and instrumentation from several different points in recent music history. The lead singer’s voice is reminiscent to me of Adam Pascal’s voice and performance in “Rent” the musical especially the song “What You Own”. The song gives you an all-American rock and roll vibe the whole way through. The chorus of this song got stuck in my head after the first round but my favorite part of the song has to be the interlude at 1:46 with the deviation from the regular chord progression and rhythm to a brief darker moment that really emphasizes the emotions of the lyrics.

The lyrics of “Timeline” capture the tumultuous nature of today’s world and made me feel incredibly reflective of the times. We are all truly victims of time and have one life to live so we better live it the best we can. The R Train did a great job of making me feel like I pulled this record out of a time capsule from the 70s with the powerful drums,
catchy electric guitars, and sweeping vocals. If you are looking for a modern take on a classic sound, you’ve come to the right place.

Connect with The R Train online via:

https://thertrain.com/

https://www.facebook.com/TheRTrainBand/

https://www.instagram.com/thertrainband/

https://independentartistbuzz.com/post/638150020596662272/indie-5-0-5-questions-with-the-r-train-band

Shadow Monster is an angsty and loud two-piece from Bushwick, Brooklyn. Gillian Visco’s gritty, dissonant and desperate guitar riffs meet with John Swanson’s epic and explosive drumming style to form a raw and moody version of grunge rock. Lyrically, Shadow Monster explores themes of loss, depression and isolation. If you’re into Elliott Smith, Weakened Friends, Helium, and Kills Birds, your ears are going to love Shadow Monster. Their new video “Kill Me Sweetie,” is the final release from their LP “Punching Bag,” which is an artful masterpiece from start to finish. Shadow Monsters sound is vibrant, captivating and bold as they bring a vision to the table that is truly their own. It’s hypnotic and smooth, yet raw, vibrant and dark. They bring the best of all worlds. The video perfectly encapsulates the essence of the duo, and goes above and beyond to impress your ears.

Bill Majoros is a Canadian singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who has released four critically acclaimed studio albums and an EP, including The Record Collector elaborate triple vinyl box set, under the name of The Foreign Films. His musical journey continues with the upcoming release of Starlight Serenade, a new LP that blends classic and creative elements to reimagine the sonic future; musical retro-futurism.

New single, “The Fortune Teller (Pretty in the City),” is a song to take the listener on a musical journey and illuminate the heart. Find magic and beauty in a heartbroken world. In these dark times, music keeps our sense of wonder alive – it shines a bright light.

In the same way that a cup of coffee soothes and excites you with its rich familiar flavor, Vaness Alegacy’s music is a pulse-elevating sip of smooth R&B and electrifying classic rock; an intimate and bold blend perfectly showcased in the singer’s exciting new single “You Get Me.”

We all have a side of us that we soften and make more palatable for others. This song is a rebellion against that habit. “You Get Me” is about being loud, larger than life, truthful to oneself, sometimes a little bit of a bitch, and being stupidly loved because of it all, not in spite of it. It’s a song that not only celebrates women being multi-dimensional beings, but is also a tip of the hat to those that celebrate them for that very fact.

Taktus is a marimba duo known for their groove-based re-envisioning of classical and contemporary music. Their 2020 album Mirrored Glass earned a spot on the CBC’s “Top 20 Classical Albums of 2020” and was nominated for “Instrumental Recording of the Year at the ECMA’s. 

The band just released “Music in Contrary Motion,” an early Philip Glass piece reimagined for the marimbas. The original piece is inherently frantic, but the band tried to capture a sense of peace and flow with the warm characteristic of the marimbas.

The release has been paired with a ‘Black Mirror’ inspired visual that incorporates snapshots from nature.

Shane Ghostkeeper is a musician from Calgary, recognized for his songwriting, singing and guitar playing. Shane spent his adolescence isolated by Northern Alberta’s geography, listening to country music records and developing an admiration for individuals who had the ability to convey rich stories through song. Later he found another world in the self-aware genres of art rock and experimental folk, with this exploration in tribute to his family.

His latest single, “One More Name,” is a love letter that sets the stage for a proposal. He appeals to his partner, disclosing that “the piece to this inner puzzle, the key to this heart’s muzzle, is and always was your eyes.”