Album Review
MISSIO Elevates Emotions to New Heights with ‘I Am High’ EP
Texan electronic alt-rock artist MISSIO, comprising the dynamic duo of Matthew Brue and David Butler, is back with an electrifying new offering that promises to elevate listeners to unprecedented emotional heights. Their latest EP, aptly titled “I Am High,” is a transcendent musical journey that spans the gamut of human emotion, melding elements of alternative, electronic, rock, indie, and hip-hop into an explosive 19-minute experience.
“I Am High” is a sonic odyssey that encapsulates the entirety of human existence. Across its six meticulously crafted tracks, MISSIO takes us on a rollercoaster ride through the intricate maze of feelings. Each song resonates with raw, unfiltered emotion, from the depths of sadness and the bewildering numbness of life’s trials to the euphoric highs of happiness.
With their track record of Gold-certified hits and a reputation for pushing musical boundaries, MISSIO is poised to make waves in the music industry again. “I Am High” showcases their evolution as artists, demonstrating a fearless willingness to explore new sonic territories while staying true to their signature sound.
Matthew Brue and David Butler, the creative masterminds behind MISSIO, are known for their unapologetic approach to crafting music that resonates with the depths of the soul. Their ability to connect with listeners profoundly sets them apart in a crowded musical landscape.
As fans eagerly await the EP’s official release, they can expect an immersive experience that transcends the boundaries of genre and leaves them craving for more. “I Am High” is not just an EP; it’s a sonic masterpiece that captures what it means to be human.
Album Review
Paul Terry, Aptøsrs & Cellarscape unite on bold new album “Alternative Piano Club”
Combining his three artistic alter egos, Paul Terry presents an awe-inspiring new 12-track album, “Alternative Piano Club,” written in collaboration with Aptøsrs and Cellarscape. This is an album-length voyage of music that blends acoustic, rock, and piano-driven cinematic sounds.
Torn between this complex emotional spectrum, all the while the piano remains at its core throughout. Paul Terry opens his “Memento Mori (Chromogenic Phase)” contemplatively, creating a solemn, reflective mood. Cellarscape’s “Three Years Of Roses“ is warmer, whereas Aptøsrs’ “Questionnaires“ is much more textured as a large, sculptural post-rock.
“Dave’s Theme,” written by Paul Terry, musically expands the narrative with a touch of cinematic elevation that aligns well. “We Shape The Clouds” by Cellarscape is fluffy and heart-warming, “Writers Behind The Curtain” is somber, more narrative. We are all together in “A Place We Made,” an honest, intimate, emotionally grounded space.
The project contains vocal warmth and cultural depth in the song “This Is My Home“ by Silas Miami & Lana Crowster. Proceeding in a totally different direction is the stronger emotional clarity of Paul Terry’s acoustic storytelling on “Any Time You Want To Fly” and “No Sleep Has Come.” Cellarscape presents a wide, spacious atmospheric moment in “Cygnus,” while Aptøsrs ends with “Rust Mountain (Monochrome Piano Version),” a simple gem that brings the project full circle.
The mixing of Sam Okell and Adam Noble, the mastering of Alex Wharton and Robin Schmidt have, in many ways, brought their polish to it while still making it feel human. “Alternative Piano Club” is a work entity, where three musical personalities met and talk mind in the same emotional language.
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Album Review
Mt. Kili Mt. Kili delivers quiet power and honest reflection on “The Noticer” (album)
Mt. Kili’s latest album, “The Noticer,” is a warm, contemplative acoustic folk album that finds beauty in the minutiae of life itself, as calm and bare as anyone would call it. Songwriter Rick Sichta of Asheville leads the project with delicate instrumentation and outspoken lyrics, bringing forth an experience that can be both personal and universal.
Recorded at Echo Mountain Studio in Asheville, the music is refined and mastered by Grammy Award-winning Julian Dreyer and David Glasser. The current lineup still embodies this vision, with Matt Shepard holding down a heavy rhythmic backbone and Laney Barnett’s violin and vocals rounding out the sound, creating emotion.
There is a story and emotion hidden within each track. The EP opens with “Don’t Start a War,” which opens contemplatively, begging for peace rather than war. The title track, “The Noticer,” exudes a sense of awareness and the beauty of watching life unfold. “The Rain Song” features a soothing, near-meditative vibe.
With a hopeful reflection, “The Road Isn’t as Long as It Seems” is about perspective and perseverance. “Her Song” is pretty much a musical love letter, and “Kyle” is defined by its character-driven narrative. With “The Weather Report,” the change of feeling is reflected, while “Scars “ and “Strawberry Fields” hint at memories and softening imagery. “All in Good Time” concludes the record patiently, a soothing sigh of comfort. “The Noticer” is a reflective album with a soft reminder that sometimes the smallest moments mean the most.
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