Haze Ala presents “Bang Brwoe,” a Tampa Classic.

This track from the real bird mane is such a banger. Haze Ala’s cool, easy flow over this trap-influenced track depicting the lifestyle of backwoods connoisseurs is cooler than a freezer.

“Cause she came with me, it don’t mean that I won’t leave her, ooh” is probably my favorite line from Haze Ala verse on this track. Keep an eye out for future projects from Haze Ala.  

Grand Lotus is back with another hot single. Their second single “Good time” is rhythmically secure in its coastal feel. This track about escaping to an oceanside paradise to do what we all want to do: “live it up.”

These five guys have a talent for creating slow tension until the perfect moment for a sweet resolve. Confident, boisterous and addictively sweet vocals from Russell Goodman tops off the songs breezy melodic vibe making this track perfect for cruising down the ocean side.

 

Big Brothers' new EP…"EP." Aside from the clever name and some very appealing artwork by Christian Deveaux, EP is a solid EP throughout.

“Shoelicker” made me a fan. The intro track of "EP" begins with a steady paced rhythmic drum lead and chill vocals building a like a tsunami and finally crashing down into screaming. Among that broken wave lies ruminants an infectious guitar riff and background cooing that made the impact worth it.

 

Let him scream!

Who said the wails on a song should only be designated to the lead guitar — let the singer growl it out too. From the first guitar scratch on “Reds,” you can anticipate early punk inspired riffs. Reminiscent of The Replacements mixed with a bit of Parquet Courts, “Reds” intro is familiar but wails and growls that ensued next on this track is completely a big brother deviation.

Dungeon drums so clean.  

I mean the drums sound so crisp and clean on the last track of "EP," “Dungeon”. My favorite drum pattern from the entire EP without a doubt. What’s really exciting, though, is the outro to “Dungeon.” You can almost feel yourself planning to hit the rewind button. As the music fades out and you reach toward the button, a resurgence of sound cutting through like a knife — sharp and impaling all you auditory senses. I guess it’s one of those "just when you think it's over, it gets better" things.