It's another week of Solid Sounds at KXUA 88.3 FM, so of course that means there's music to review! Episode 103 is up on SoundCloud, so give it a listen if you get the chance. https://soundcloud.com/lesean05/solid-sounds-ep-10...

While I'm introducing myself and the show, you can ambiently hear our first track of Solid Sounds.

1. Birocratic - "Matlack"

Birocratic is one of those artists you could listen to in the background of your life. Brushing your teeth, and showering in the morning? Birocratic. Paying a parking ticket? Birocratic. Enjoying the scenery of the Ozark Mountains? Birocratic.

2. Palace - "Taking Shelter"

This funky London-based band has got a taste for EPIC sounding music. All of their stuff is really guitar-heavy, but they also make some sweet, sweet sounds vocally.

3. Black Gold Buffalo - "Lay it Down"

Officially formed in 2014, Black Gold Buffalo has a lot of distinct features people can get behind. The vocals are passionate, and the freshness of their style is dubiously original.

4. Xul Zolar - Fear Talk

This German group has been on the rise for some time (2011) and they have an incredible sound. Their racey throbbing guitar style and their encompassing lyrical presence can really rock your socks off. They make a lot of music that finds the perfect harmony between Electronic production styles and Rock.

5. Magdalena Bay - “waking up”

Magdalena Bay was on last week's article, and I still think this song is more than deserving to make it to Solid Sounds Episode 103. Their style is influenced by retro-wave sounds derived from the 80s and some other contemporary artists of the post-vaporwave era we now inhabit. They make spicy songs, I'd play this song at least twice in a row.

6. Great News - "Told"

Noticing a trend here? Yes, I understand your qualms, but hear (or read in this case) me out. I had a hankering to play this song last week, but unfortunately, I didn't get around to it in my slot. I got them into rotation though, and the results were still more than I could have hoped for. For the entirety of this song my physical vessel known to most humans as a body was fully immersed in goosebumps and stars. When I say I love this song, words lack the justice necessary to embody what I mean.

7. DYLN - "Wolf"

Besides being a fabulous human being, 'DYLN' makes some stellar music. Her fusion of Electronic music, Rock, and Pop create a marvelous experience that heavily reminds me of some older bands like the Gogo's as well as some other Female Vocalist-powered bands from the early 2000's.

For the rest of the show you'll have an exclusive listen to some of my friend G-rant's music that hasn't been released yet. I've known him for a long time, so make sure you check his page out too. Link on Soundcloud.