Band Review: The Big Motif

The Big Motif is a funky trio out of Denver, Co comprising of

Tony Pacello – Guitar, Vocals

Hunter Roberts – Bass

Jeff Jani – Drums, Percussion

Though I was not able to catch The Big Motif play live at this year’s THC Music Fest, I was able to get a hold of their new 5-track, self-titled E.P. and I was VERY impressed.

They have an awesome feel to their music. It ranges from funky breaks to soulful blues riffs, to psychedelic rock solos. That combination makes for an awesome ride.

Tony Pacello’s vocals and lyrics are the perfect accent and backdrop to groove to over this self-proclaimed Experimental/Psychedelic/Funk band’s music.

One of the reasons I like these guys so much is because this band does soul the right way…they get down! It’s easy to get lost in The Big Motif’s vibe.

All in all this band has an incredible presence to their music that makes me very sad I missed them live. If you ever happen to get the opportunity, don’t make the same mistake I did.

Check out The Big Motif at their website or myspace.

The Realest Playlist #1 – 50 Amazing Indie Songs & Music Vids

1. Healing & EasyListening / Powerpop / Progressive

Fang Island – “Life Coach”

2. Rock / Punk

Underground Heroes – “Faceless Revolution”

“Unamerican” Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vT4MxmY1UM&feature=related

3. Rock / New Wave / Electro

Me My Head – “Autumn”

4. Hip Hop / Soul
Toki Wright – “More Fiya”

5. Experimental/Rock
Minus the Bear – “My Time”

6. Trance / Psychedelic / Big Beat
Tame Impala – “Half Full Glass of Wine”

7. Electronica / Techno / Club
Blamma! Blamma! – “Carry Me Home”

8. Experimental / Progressive / Pop

A Public Betrayal – “Monster 2”

9. Pop/Other
Coma Cinema – “Only”

10. Americana / Folk / Folk Rock
Arrow in the Sky – Last Breath

11. Acoustic / Rock / Indie

Lissie – “In Sleep” (Live)

12. Other / Hip Hop / Turntablism

Ruckus Roboticus – “Here We Go”

13. Reggae/Rock

Rebelution – “Outta Control”

Studio Version: http://www.thesixtyone.com/#/s/3SJzWlFBeIU/

14. Pop

Katerina Graham – “Boom Kat”

15. Electro / Techno / Powerpop

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – “Garden”

16. Alternative / Pop / Rock / Electronic

Temple Scene – “Helsinki”

Temple Scene Recording “Helsinki” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRNsqNdCPWQ

17. Indie / Psychedelic / Shoegaze

Mono Stereo – “Orange is Green”

18. Spoken Word/Other

Te V Smith – “Decline of the Diaspora”

Live version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmOaf_a_CUo

19. Hip Hop

Dot – RIDIC Verse

20. Electronica / Funk / Electro

Kraak & Smaak – “Squeeze me”

21. Rock

TAB – “She Said No (I Love You)”

22. Punk Rock
The Futureheads – “I Can Do That”

23. Folk/Acoustic
Dave Peyton – “Waiting For You(part 2)”

24. Rock/Pop Rock

Shout Out Louds – “Fall Hard”

interview World Cafe XPN: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127929142

25. Alternative/Rock

ARTEFACTO – “Desespero”

26. Acousmatic / Tape music / Pop

Neon Indian – “Ephemeral Artery”

Live @SXSW: http://vimeo.com/10582992

27. Pop / Acoustic / Rock

Holiday Parade – “Never Enough”

28. Acoustic / Indie / Pop

Kina Grannis – “Strong Enough”

“Valentine “ (Official Music Video): http://www.youtube.com/user/kinagrannis#p/c/EE19FA17759D07CD

29. Pop / Soul / Latin

Ria – “Change” Live

30. Indie / Pop / Rock

Zac Clark – “Amelia”

31. House

MOWGLI – CARAIBI EP minimix

Live: http://www.youtube.com/user/DEADFISHTV#p/a/u/2/YIb8HE4e534

32. Hip Hop

Emmanuel Jackson – Rippin it

33. Pop

of Montreal – Coquet Coquette

34. Rock

Johnny Ash – “Conspiring Along the Way”

35. Healing and Easy Listening
Band of Horses – “Compliments”

36. Rock
The Suburban Sound – “The Best Day of Your Life”
Studio Version: http://www.myspace.com/thesuburbansound

Acoustic Version:

37. Noise Pop

Sleigh Bells – “Tell ‘Em”

38. Pop/Rock

Strike Four – “A Shot In the Dark”

http://www.thesixtyone.com/#/s/kglFSiKg7BT/

39. Lyrical / Minimalist

Washed Out – “Belong”

40. Rock / Indie / Experimental

Repeater – “Missing”

41. Ambient/Electronic/Visual

Juseung Stephen Lee – “Music Video”

42. Metal/Experimental/Alternative

Rememberance of Pain – “Free From Redemption”

43. Rock / Alternative / Funk

Fat City Reprise – “Cowgirl”

44. Pyschedelic / Ambient / Gospel

Speck Mountain – “Angela”

45. Pop / Soul / New Wave

The XX – “Night Time” Live

46. Synthrock / New Wave / Alternative

The Birthday Massacre – “To Die For”

47. Club / Thrash / Pop

Hooray For Earth – “Form”

48. Synth / Dance/ Electro

synthosaurus – “Futuredance” (Live)

49. Comedy / Hip Hop / Beatbox

Reggie Watts – “Fuck Shit Stack”

50. Post punk / Latin / Folk

Guitars As Guns – “Gag (Guitars aren’t Guns)”

http://guitarsasguns.bandcamp.com/

Old School Extra:

Hip Hop / Old School / Experimental

Jungle Brothers – “Brain”

Official Music Video (Edited version):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAJDaprlVvk&feature=related

Mizon Album Review and Interview – SICK Metal Band – Denver, Co

Band Name:
Mizon (pronounced MY-ZON)

Album Title:
Mizon ( 4 – Track Demo)

Band Members and Positions:
Justin Hood – Vocals
Taylor Hood – Guitar (manager)
Matt Austin – Guitar
Chad Falletti – Bass
Morgan Townsend – Drums

Genre:
Metal / Progressive / Psychedelic