Thanks to internet and music streaming services we have an easy access to an endless source of music. As a teen I had to go to the recordshops. Spin all the new releases and spend my money on the best tracks. Kept searching. Always hungry for more good music. The yearly ‘Top100 Allertijden’ provided someContinue reading “Just a review: Strand – Country that you came from”
Category Archives: Mike’s pick
Just a review: Treason of the Monarchy
As you might understand we receive new music in our direct mail in twitter on a regular basis. The first listen is always short. A short impression of what kind of music it is. Yes, in 30 seconds I can pick a track that I like. But of course, sometimes I need to listen moreContinue reading “Just a review: Treason of the Monarchy”
Just a review: Pepe and the Bandits – Never gonna let you go
When we first started the CoolTop20 in may 2020 the artists didn’t pay any attention. Our first followers where youngsters from Russia looking for ‘new music’. Pepe was one of the first to send his music for a review. His track “Corona” featured on our very first release of the CoolTop20. And even though itContinue reading “Just a review: Pepe and the Bandits – Never gonna let you go”
Just a review: Rainbow Road – Dan Kye
It seems a long time ago. Before we discovered the wonderful world of Indie music, I used to listen a lot to artists like @TomMisch and @jordanrakei. I believe I found them through suggested videos on YouTube and because of some cooperations with others artists I followed. Anyway. Last week a friend send me aContinue reading “Just a review: Rainbow Road – Dan Kye”
Just a review: Bourbon Blues Ensemble – Body Soul & Blues
Yes it’s new. Yes it’s refreshing! The Bourbon Blues Ensemble from Mexico produce some neo-Blues. Let’s start with their logo. The Big Yellow BSB with the shadow of their dancing superhero in front of it. The name ‘Bourbon Blues Ensemble’ might sound like a boring old fellow bluesband (at least that was my association), butContinue reading “Just a review: Bourbon Blues Ensemble – Body Soul & Blues”
Just a review: Anger Bang – The Stones
It’s 1986. Run-D.M.C has a big hit with their combination of rock and hiphop. A friend introduces me to a new album: “Licensed to III” by the Beastie Boys. Oooh yeah. Fast Forward. September 2020. Anger Bang submits their track The Stones to our Direct Mail in Twitter. Damn. Nice and slow….I can’t help travelingContinue reading “Just a review: Anger Bang – The Stones”
Just a Review: Wish I Never Fell – Ayglo, Cold Illumination
Another interesting project that was submitted to our inbox. The track “Wish I Never Fell” from Ayglo and Cold Illumination. Before you read any further I would like to invite you to listen to the beautiful track “Wish I Never Fell in Love” by the Lofi Artist Cold Illumination. I hope you all can agreeContinue reading “Just a Review: Wish I Never Fell – Ayglo, Cold Illumination”
Just a review: Daniel Charles Cook – Lonely Boy
You’ll all know the name of Daniel Charles Cook as he is probably the most active twitter artist out in twitterspace. Every day he will share his most beloved playlists, artists accounts and music. He deserves some love in return. Folk. That’s the genrebox we put his track in. “Lonely Boy” immediately reminds me ofContinue reading “Just a review: Daniel Charles Cook – Lonely Boy”
Just a review: Hipster Pug – Revolution 2020
Hipster Pug is a dutch artist and was in fact one of the first musicians to discover our CoolTop20 initiative together with artists like MK Tomar, Pepe and the Bandits, Dizzy Panda, LofiPowder, Sophie Dorsten, Chozen G and OddWall. His downtempo instrumental track ‘Heartbreaks’ can therefor still be found in our “Hall of Fame”, aContinue reading “Just a review: Hipster Pug – Revolution 2020”
