When he performed earlier this year at Stacie Orrico's showcase at Zouk, Javier's debut album wasn't even out yet. But once you tune in to his mesmerising melodies, you'll be kicking yourself for missing out. Javier's voice is mature beyond his 25 years with its deep, soulful tone. His first single, "Crazy", echoes with up-beat, pop energy, making it a safe first single but don't peg down Javier just yet. He's a versatile mix of R&B, neo-soul, funk, jazz and Latin grooves and a singer-songwriter at that. "Song for Your Tears" is a winning, honest, soul-bending number while "Beautiful U R" is funk infused with slow beats. This latent talent is set for a big break and we say this is only the beginning.
MixersThe Apex Mixer by IntimidationSunday, 09 November 2008 | Jeffree BenetMost of you high-minded 'DJ' types out there have probably heard of Intimidation through their highly successful 'Blue' series of mixers. Along with the 'Don' series, these mixers helped put a new face on the map as far as quality mixers at a... Click to Continue...
MusicianA.J. Croce comes of ageTuesday, 07 April 2009 | Jeffree Benet
Timed to coincide with his self-titled release
A.J., 21 years old, was born in Philadelphia to singing duo Jim and Ingrid Croce. Jim died in a plane crash while A.J. was just a small child. At this tender age, he and his mother moved to San Diego... Click to Continue...
Sounds likePERRY FARRELL RevThursday, 20 November 2008 | Keith Kirchner
This is a collection of some of Perry's greatest moments with the pioneering Jane's Addiction, the more self-indulgent Porno For Pyros and a taster of where his solo stuff may be heading. Quite apart from providing us with an opportunity to... Click to Continue...
Sounds likeTHE BIRTHDAY PARTY Live 1981-82Friday, 21 November 2008 | Keith Kirchner
This is music of frightening intensity made by desperate, heroin- and alcohol-sodden young men intent on exploring the limits of experience, even if it kills them. It's a sonic harbinger of doom at the dawn of the Reagan/Thatcher era, which... Click to Continue...