Amie Street & Bloggin’ It Up, Round #5
Writing to you today from Miami, Florida… On a much-needed vacation, soaking up some rays and chugging gallons of Cuban Café con Leche, alternatively known as my kryptonite.
So here’s the blog roundup for the week – reviews continue to roll in, and people are saying some lovely things!
Also, the record is getting some serious love on AmieStreet.com! It was featured on their homepage, they did a little post about me, and “Snuggle Up…” has been on their Top 25 chart all week! If you haven’t already bought the album, it’s available for under $2 (last I checked, at least): PINK AND PURPLE ON AMIE STREET
On to some reviews…
Paper Magazine [Interview] – “An explosion of retro-inspired, electro-funk-tastic, booty-shaking goodness”
Amie Street Blog – “Looking for that retro dance track to put on your summer mix? Intrigued by the idea of fusing musical concepts that range from disco and stadium rock to synthed-out ’80s pop ballads? Sick of playing Purple Rain over and over? These jams will have you grooving your way through the Reagan years”
Slice – “From the funky guitar lines to the high-pitch vocal hook-lines, it’s all here… ‘Pink And Purple’ is the perfect late-night driving track with some of the best synth solos I’ve heard in years… A wonderful homage to the history of pop, and music itself. Buy. This. Now.”
You Sound Like a Robot – “Supremely grooveable beats… Bringing back the sounds of the 1980’s all while adding his own special touch.”
Off the Radar – “A very funky/synthy dancey blend… Perfect for the summer.”
Fuzzy Thoughts – “It is, through and through, a funky throwback that ultimately leaves a lasting impression despite being a mere 26 minutes… Wilkis accomplishes so much on Pink and Purple that it’s hard to believe it is an EP… There’s no filler whatsoever.”
It’s The Money Shot – “He actually seems to really like making music more than he likes being cool, and it shows in his songs.” [This one is kind of hilarious, has an amazing music video idea for 'Gotta Get You Back']
Danger Danger – “Thank you again, Alan Wilkis. You are a genius in my eyes.”
Living Ears – “A pretty fun lil EP.”
Indie Passion – “Clearly derived from the synth-laden funk rock of the early 80’s, but it’s never derivative. There is something immediate and familiar about the tunes.”
IndieRocker.net [Review from Brazil! Any Portuguese speakers out there?]
So the Wind Won’t Blow It All Away
Chic Moustache Club [Covers Don Nola Remix]
We Are the Mascotte [Covers Don Nola Remix]
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