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Octocopter is an Organ-Powered, Rollicking Blend of Funk, Rock, Jazz Fusion, and Psychedelics

October 05, 2023 by Andrew Perrizo in Album Review, Concert Review, Video Premier

A completely instrumental album and Marshall’s first solo effort, Octocopter might be described as an organ-powered, rollicking blend of funk, rock, jazz fusion, and psychedelics, but then you’d have no idea what it sounds like. Simply put, Octocopter is a display, a demonstration both of Toby Lee Marshall’s mastery of his instrument and of the range and sheer ability of a Harmon organ.

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October 05, 2023 /Andrew Perrizo
ber, slutphase, music video, pop
Album Review, Concert Review, Video Premier
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Sloppy Bluesy Shanties: The Del-Viles’ Danceable New EP

September 25, 2023 by Andrew Perrizo in Album Review, Concert Review, Video Premier

The Del-Viles’ latest EP, Daydreamer, condenses rock music down to the essentials - and does so extremely well. Self-described as “skeleton dance lessons from French pirates,” the three-piece garage band’s catchy guitar riffs are infectious, and the gravely vocals bring an edgy twist. As the band’s bassist, Gabs Semansky says, “I like to think of the three of us as some silly guys out at sea dancing along to some bluesy shanties. Sloppy bluesy shanties.”

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September 25, 2023 /Andrew Perrizo
ber, slutphase, music video, pop
Album Review, Concert Review, Video Premier
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Ber "Slutphase" Music Video Review

July 18, 2023 by Andrew Perrizo in Album Review, Concert Review, Video Premier

A riveting emotional journey, Ber deals with the fallout from a terrible relationship while immersing herself in a fanciful cookery adventure.

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July 18, 2023 /Andrew Perrizo
ber, slutphase, music video, pop
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