A Review of KEEP PUSHING ME by +234

Title: Keep Pushing Me
Artiste: Plus 234
Duration: 2:31
Writers: Michael idiong, Tobi famutimi, Micheal Dadzie
Producer: Raybams (Out Music Producer)
Studio: Just Rock
Release Date: 18 September, 2015

Keep Pushing Me is a song performed by the rock band Plus 234 who officially entered our list of rock bands after the release of their first single Keep Pushing Me released on the 18th September, 2015 and produced by Raybams.
The first thing I felt when I listen to this song was a soothing sense of comfort and calmness attributed to the lead singer Micheal Idiong also known as D’Keither’s single subtle method of delivering this. It was basic, simple it had the 1,2,3 Nigerian beat. The song can be enjoyed by anybody,
Production
I don’t think it was mastered well enough so I’ll really love to hear a re-mastered version of this song as I think it would add more life to the song but I’ll love to commend the fact that it was no over produced especially on the aspect of vocals which is what we have this days, as a fan of live performances I always bother about vocal effect in studios a lot because it makes the artist sound bad live. I love the level of raw vocals used

Sound and Lyrics
The song categorized as Afro Alternative also made use of konga drums which I am a fan of, it immediately remind me of Dido’s instrumental approach to her hit “thank You” especially at the beginning
Lyrically the song sang from a man’s point of view expresses disappointment about a said girl whom he loved and chased for a while, he kept pushing so much and eventually he decided from move on after which he finds her broken and sad, the tables did turn and he begins teasing her in Yoruba, the latter part which I enjoyed
Conclusion
Finally I’ll say they played safe on this but for a first it was the right amount of safe so, I have high expectation for the band being that they are already on the right part so don’t be surprised if I come down on you hard next time

So guys please download and enjoy
PLUS234 "KEEP PUSHING ME" -> download here 


Rating: 6.9/10
Creep Writer

Shortage of Female Rock Musicians

        Taking a statistic on the number of female to male rock artist in Nigeria. We noticed there aren't so many girls in the rock scene in fact I would sadly say there are little or no girls. Using a pie chart, just a 2%, the percentage is heartbreakingly low. We really need their presence to spice up  this genre. I know most times rock/metal is considered a masculine thing but gone are those ages. There are lots of females artists looking at the foreign scene, Nigeria should be no different.... if those awesome females can we can. No one is saying go hard core... There are awesome genres we could delve into. Take Clay for an instance, she's doing great with her folk rock, Zaniab with her blues/soft rock, Ufoma and Giniz also with their soft rock. They all got us expecting and needing more and trust me we definitely need more amazing acts like this. You've always got the love and support as long as you love and know what you're doing...
I really, won't mind though if we get a girl that growls and screams, that will really be an awesome challenge to the males. Looking into their line.. We got quite a lot of wonderful acts like 1LastAutograph, Richee, Clones, Hawk, Living Oracle, XtSamurai, Footprint 5, Threadstone, Nathmac, Prodigalous, Harmony Shades, Raising Rain, Isomers, DC, Rock Engrafted to name a few.
Back to the girls, maybe there a few more acts to the girl list mentioned earlier, if they are then they  probably ain't making themselves heard. Guess its time the girls rise and take that stage. Make the kinfolk proud, the scene is for all. Long live Rock!

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Thoughts on a Wilder Mind

Thoughts on a Wilder Mind. I'm gonna give it to you straight, I like the regular mind. The one that plays the Banjo and the Dobro and the Double Bass and all them traditional stuff. Maybe it's just me, maybe I'm too conservative  and I don't like stuff like a wild mind but I really think Mumford and Sons should have stuck with the traditional folk music and not swing head on into commercial rock.
     Hard fans of Indie Rock and Mumford & Sons like me would tell you, bands like this here, are hard to come by. The lyrical content, the sound of the Banjo, you just can't get it anywhere else. Just plain genius. Comparing the Wilder Mind album with previous materials, Sigh) Babel,let and Sigh No More... It goes without saying, something went down. The Banjos were gone, in comes electric guitars and effects. Replacing the double bass is a bass guitar, I was like, what the fuck were they thinking? They decided to do away with the one thing that stands them out.
    Listening to the record for the first time, I made no connection whatsoever. Sounded like another regular Indie band from London. The enigmatic effect was gone. I know some fans would disagree, some might even say this is their best work yet, to those people I say; I guess we like them for different reasons.
        The song Wilder Mind was a good one. Ditmas I have described as the missing link between Wilder Mind album and Mumford and Sons (go-figure). Tompkins Square Park was quite groovy. I'm not contradicting myself here. Not saying Wilder Mind is not a good album, alls I'm saying is, it's not a good Mumford and Sons' album. Some of us don't appreciate experiments or God forbid, crossovers.

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Review Of Dazzle Vision

       There are so many cool bands out there each with its uniqueness but when it come to Japan and rock/metal it is on another level of awesomeness. If even at not all can be considered but one sure catch my eyes and I must confess not a single word do I understand everything is in Japanese ‘sure I could translate later’, some tracks are in English but if you care less about lyrics and more of sound… then Dazzle vision is your guy..

       This band sure dazzle and dazzles everything and everyone around them, what makes them different I must say is Maiko’s growls and clean vocals people say you can’t growl and sing but well this chick nailed it. Founded by sibling Maiko (Lead vocal) and Takuro (Bass guitar) in 2003. Dazzle vision has dazzled their way to the hearts of the audience. Their style can be described as Screamo-pop, though they also branch out to Experimental metal, Metalcore, Alternative metal. Their influnces come from bands like Black Sabbath, Evanescence, and Metallica. On the stage this guys are demi-gods they come with as much creativity as possible, the crowd never seems to get enough but wait isn’t that why they are here.

From 2003 to 2015, they have had a total of Six albums, Origin of Dazzle, 2005 (EP), preceding it is Camellia Japonica(2007), Origin of Dazzle 2^nd edition (2008), Crystal Children (2008), To the Next(2010), Kirari (2011), Shocking Loud Voice (2012) and Final attack (2014).

Some of their songs I love:
Genjou (album origin of dazzle);

One for all, all for one; like I am not real (Kirari);

All refused (singles);

Take my hand (Shocking Loud Voice)

Left to cry there; the mad o party(Camellia Japonica) to name a few.

Not all songs can be good, The answer I could get (Origin of Dazzle), for me was quite terrible no offense 9:22mins of horror. I know it was mostly instrumental but at first it started nice but I don’t think all that unnecessary shrieking was needed. Some of the songs were just actually remixes running of ideas? I doubt they were quite creative with them.

           Generally the band has great sounds, no point waiting you should just start downloading and be part of this Japanese awesomeness and dazzle up your life. 

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GOD OF ROCK

I AM A METAL HEAD

        It would be so  cliché of me to say that I enjoy getting drunk, smoking profusely and probably would love to sacrifice some goats (Might add some virgins) to Satan under a full moon: Yeah?

There is a lot in being a fan of rock than meets the eyes, its not just the other stereotype-based theory like ; rock is demonic, only Goths like rock, everyone who loves rock music must be rebellious, have numerous body piercings, tattoos, a Mohawk and a billion boyfriend/girlfriend – no , not all that… ever heard about the God of rock?

Let me enlighten you a little –

          Heaven is not all about the hymns and harps, especially when a soul has just been won into the kingdom – OH NO!

          Imagine the fog gathering, a cherubim playing the brass guitar which is backed up by Gabriel’s lead guitar; then the drums roll by another cherubim along side with some archangels rocking out with the electric guitar. The heavenly choir ready to back up the lead vocalist – Michael, the war angel with his Mohawk, black leather jacket and boots who with the hardcore voice begins to sing HOOSSAANNAAA!!!

         The drums are rolling, the screaming crowd  goes wild, Michael lets out a great roar hat comes down to earth as thunder; the special effects, the guitar solos, the twenty- four elders chanting Hallelujah! Hallelujah!! Hallelujah!!!

The saints, while the saints are rocking out backstage. While God is seated on His throne, tapping and nodding His head to such beautiful melody in the VIP lounge. For God loves rock ‘n’ roll! Whether its metal, Goth, alternative or grunge; God is a big fan of music and can use any form of medium to pass on any message.

Believe?

Yes. Yes you should. Hip- pop may have the punch lines. Afro may have those funky beats. Reggae may as well use up the entire crank and weed and rainbow outfit but rock – rock is poetic, passionate and deep and so is God. The God of rock.

                                                                                                By N

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Alliance Francaise Live With Nathmac

Nathmac  is a rock artiste with an EP already to his name, we are invited to watch him perform, the thing I love the most about this is the time and setting, it’s gonna be an evening to be chill, relax and listen to some really good music from the counter tenor singer.

For those of us who have had an opportunity to listen to him live like at the 3^rd Metal and Romance in January or downloaded his Ep http://mp3red.ru/mp3-nathmac we know its going to be something to look forward to

Date – Friday, 28^th August 2015

Time – 8.00 pm

Venue – Bogobari  House, Maitama sule, ikoyi Lagos

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Last Dance

Through the dark river Styx

I swim To lay thee to rest.

My thoughts confined well

within my minds walls

through your mind’s eye

I see that which will

befall thee

A single moonlight dance

of the spirits would change

everything that was once

to happen.

A dead land lay to waste

make use my twisted reflected self

the life the spirits gave me.

From river Styx the ghouls of death seal your fate

Breath, save me a fate of doom

Creek these memories of old

for tonight they dance just once.

The last dance of fate

from river Styx the ghouls of death seal thy life

devouring thy strength till none is left.

There's a secret path to the spirits

but only I know the way, still they met

their fate of doom, that which comes from me

I see your fate of doom

I know your last dance of fate.

by Myvanwy

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