Live Review of Nation Beat in New YorkJoe’s Pub New York, NY

Web: nationbeat.com

Contact: fiona@thebloomeffect.com

Players: Scott Kettner, percussionist, bandleader; Tom McHugh, trombone; Mark Collins, trumpet; Paul Carlon, tenor saxophone; Heather Ewer, sousaphone; Christylez Bacon and Melanie Scholtz, guest vocalists

Material: To celebrate the release of their new album, Archaic Humans, Nation Beat held a show at Joe’s Pub. Nation Beat is a jazz group from Brazil, founded in 2017 by Kettner. The album blends jazz, forró, maracatu, beatboxing, and vocals into something beautiful and unique.

Musicianship: Nation Beat’s musicianship is unparalleled. They strive to blend New Orleans-style jazz with the Brazilian maracatu, a performance style created for festivals in the northeast. Every member capitalized their opportunities to shine with features and solos, often repeating improv sections. Kettner and Bacon went head-to-head before “A New Flow,” battling it out between Kettener’s pandeiro and Bacon’s beatboxing. About halfway through, Kettner treated the audience to a pandeiro solo. He used alternative techniques such as dragging motions and different parts of his arm to create unique sounds, before incorporating a loop pedal and additional percussive instruments to compose a new track on stage. 

Performance: A mixture between a theater and a jazz club, Joe’s Pub is a swanky venue, organically encouraging feedback from the crowd. Any time someone soloed or the band finished an impressive section, the crowd went wild. Audience participation was a major part of their show. Before beginning “Give A Little,” Bacon took a minute to sit with the audience and explain how important they were. From there, he went through the call and response of “give a little!” at the end of his phrases. This returned with their version of “Hey Pocky Way,” but the ultimate testament to the symbiotic nature of the show was when couples got up from their tables to dance in the aisle. 

Summary: Nation Beat is one-of-a-kind. They never miss an opportunity to fold different cultures into their sound, constantly evolving as they play. It makes them a perfect embodiment of jazz—creating, growing, and changing with their music. Their album Archaic Humans debuted in May, so make sure to give it a listenThe post Live Review of Nation Beat in New York first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

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New Music Critique: GlycerylContact: amicangelo@myyahoo.com

Web: Youtube

Seeking: Film/TV, Label

Style: Industrial Metal

Seriously, what on earth is going on here? Glyceryl’s “Sister” opens with the sort of industrial, noisy goodness that one would associate with Canadian pioneers Skinny Puppy. But it quickly moves into Ministry territory, with harsh vocals and lyrics expressing both hate and love for the singer’s sister.

It’s a little confusing, but that’s probably the point. “All of God’s People” is similarly disjointed in fascinating ways. There’s a difference between industrial music and industrial-metal music, and this certainly fits more comfortably into the latter category. Fans of Ministry, Filter and Nine Inch Nails would likely love this.The post New Music Critique: Glyceryl first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

New Music Critique: Leslie EversContact: beatrice@empktmedia.com

Web: Spotify

Seeking: Film/TV, Booking

Style: Contemporary Acoustic Folk

Leslie Evers describes herself online as, “a poet, dramatic writer and cinema veteran, but most of all a musician whose diverse talents include songwriting, singing, swing guitar and clawhammer banjo.” That nails who she is, and what she is as a musician.

But there’s so much feel in a song like “Genevieve”—a sweetly expressive example of great storytelling though gently strummed melody and stark vocals—that Evers really does need to be heard to be appreciated. Her restraint is impressive; when you think that she’s about to let loose and soar, she holds back and that ends up being to the immense benefit of the song. The post New Music Critique: Leslie Evers first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

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Signing Story with Robert DeLongDate Signed: 2024

Label: Round Hill Records

Type of Music: Alternative Electronic Pop

Management: Hardin Bourke Entertainment

Booking: Mike Hayes, Independent Artist Group

Legal: Denise Stevens, Pierson Ferdinand, LLP

Publicity: Ashley White, Ashley White Public Relations

Web: robertdelong.com

A&R: Michael Volk

Robert DeLong is a unique artist. Due to cross-pollination of electronic subgenres and a love of indie rock, his sound has as much in common with alternative pop as the thumping beats of all-night raves. He’s an innovative multi-instrumentalist, too, incorporating tools such as video game controllers and a laser harp into his visually arresting performances. 

In the beginning, DeLong’s artistic vision might not have been so clear. He admits to being naïve when he first signed with Glassnote Records. “I didn’t understand all the moving parts,” the former drummer for The Denouement admits. One decade, three full-length albums, and two EPs later, he was ready for a fresh start. Although the label had been a perfect fit, DeLong saw it was changing and the releases slowing down. He says a move, “felt like the right thing at the right time.”

Tasked with finding a new home were his managers, Chris Hardin and Brendan Bourke of Hardin Bourke Entertainment. Having been with the duo for years, DeLong entrusted them to carry out the mission. The pair began passing around a collection of demos featuring new material that eventually ended up on the desk of Michael Volk, President of Round Hill Records. Although other labels showed interest, “Nothing else came close as far as believing in the creative direction. It was kind of a no-brainer.”

DeLong also appreciated Round Hill’s deep promotional pockets. Trusting his managers’ judgment helped settle the decision. Further, Vick is a longtime fan, and it boded well that the label wanted to shift its focus from legacy artists onto newer names with fresh perspectives.

“I’m excited to put out this record,” DeLong states regarding his Round Hill debut, Playlist of Doom. Like the signing itself, the recording fell organically into place. “Everything felt natural. And it sounds awesome. That’s all because Round Hill made it easy for me.” The post Signing Story with Robert DeLong first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

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