In Oceans

In Oceans is a young band from Lodi, Ca who have been playing together for 2 years. They recently released their first ep entitled "Earthwalker". Most of the songs on the album remind me of Lower Definition and Emarosa to a lesser degree. That comparison is positive especially if it's vocally. Stephen Parrish has major league singing ability.

The fourth song on the ep "Moon Teeth" caught me off guard because it sounded more like a Family Force 5/Dance track. At first I thought "that song sounds nothing like the rest of the album" but it definitely got me thinking. Most new bands are trying to find the sound that fits them the best. If you are unsigned why not try different things? Most of the buzz you are going to generate now a days is through the internet. It can't hurt to show some variety. Most importantly, if you can pull it off.

In conclusion, this album does not blow me away but if I was an A&R rep I would keep tabs on these guys. They mix it up well and it's nice to hear bands bring back big singing parts over breakdowns. Throw in a few ambient parts and you can see why they have the ingredients for future success.

In Oceans - Straight Laced Syntax by blatane8206

Try Album

Cinema Toast Crunch

The Cinema is comprised of Leighton Antelman and Matt Malpass. Antelman is the front man for the group Lydia which recently reformed. I highly recommend you check out some of their albums. Antelman has produced for artists like Copeland, Reliend K, Decoder and Train among others. Before you check out the songs watch the video. It pretty much speaks for itself.



The Cinema - Say It Like You Mean It by blatane8206

The Cinema - The Wolf by blatane8206

Bringing It Back

I've decided to start my music blog back up after a year and a half. Obviously as time passes and we get older our interests change as well as our focus in the things we do in life. I hope that I'm always able to find new music and be excited about songs, albums, new sounds that are coming out. That's what allures me to this music thing.

The only thing I ask of anyone is if you hear something good, pass it along. There is so much good music that has yet to be discovered. As much as the internet has changed the music industry and the way we get our music, word of mouth plays a huge role in the success of any artist. It will go a long way in helping to get their music heard. If that artist becomes more popular at least you can take some satisfaction in knowing you did your part. Enjoy!


Brett aka Music Snob 101