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Beige D.

Beige Daniels is a full-time publicist in Alabama. She owns her own company, and has been practicing PR for five years. She is also an avid blogger, and music journalist for Substream Magazine, Blogcritics, and many more well-known publications.

"Such a Crazytown" : second single from Ryan Kralik's forthcoming album

Thursday, 18 October 2012 01:33 Published in Music News

Kralik's busy schedule has lately consisted of prepping for his upcoming album, Crazytown (out 12/12/12), releasing his first single, "The Paved Way," the second track, "Such a Crazytown," and anxiously planning for his film screenings for his December tour (which will consist of several quality showings of the Crazytown movie in surround sound).

Ex - Pearl Jam drummer, Dave Krusen, and Rick Rosas (Neil Young), have accompanied Ryan heavily throughout this album. Having support from its two recently - released singles, Crazytown is set to go public on 12/12/12. Several film screenings will take place early December to compliment the album's general concept - a movie, and record all in one.

Nothing, or no one, has done anything this unique in - so to speak - years. Crazytown truly delivers the innovative, dynamic, and compelling concepts, all in one breath. The single can be found on all digital sites (Amazon, iTunes) for download.

Stream the video on You Tube here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4OxexRUWU4&feature=g-crec-u, or catch it at the bottom of the page.

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Ben Crane: Hay Fever

Friday, 01 June 2012 16:20 Published in Album Reviews

Hay Fever is a well-awaited debut for Crane fans, being the most innovative and erratic nine-track album yet. Alongside of Crane’s previously released work (Almost to a Halfway House, Maitri), the new album caters to lyrical truth and complete optimism- not to mention upbeat, hip-shaking tunes like “Rodeo Rookie.” Several different instruments are scoured over the tracks, making Hay Fever an exceptionally different, but musical, masterpiece.

“Summer ’99” is the start of Hay Fever, beginning with an immense amount of energy. The album rotates and slows down on tracks such as “Alma Mater” or “Calvary Drum,” which are both heart-filling, sing-a-longs. “Rodeo Rookie” is an upbeat, foot-stompin’ track on unconscious lust. The fifth song on the album, “Rishikesh,” is an extremely modest tune that carries my worries on its back – a simple release of the mind. It’s one of the mellowest tracks on the album, putting the average listener into a chill trance. “The Rosary” is another thumb up on the album, portraying the humor of Catholic rebellion.

If it is not a crime to say, Ben Crane is a musical replica of the great Ben Harper (one amazing singer-songwriter). Hay Fever reminds me of early Ben Harper days. Not only do they both possess a strong resemblance, the creativity in this album can be compared to the professional and highly-praised work of Ben Harper. This could easily be a musical game of Ben vs. Ben!

The majority of Hay Fever was recorded from a bedroom, with a wide range of eclectic sounds. Matching Ben’s distinct voice, the songs of the album display just how unique the project has become. From beginning to end, this album is lyrically inspiring. If you’re looking for an independent folk album made from New York’s best, Ben Crane is the guy to lend an ear to.

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