Professional music enthusiast, blogger, promoter, podcaster, and songwriter MIKE O'CULL covers only the hottest independent artists from around the world. He has written for Rock and Blues Muse, MikeOCull.com, and IndieBandGuru.com, all being some of the most popular review sites on the Internet. He provides writing services and coaching for musicians and creatives, as well.
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Aug 17 2023
OMBROGIO
Coincidence (Live At Capitol Records)
(Crystoll Records)
By Mike O’Cull www.mikeocull.com
Hollywood-based songwriter, vocalist, and musician Ombrogio, a.k.a. Maverick Stoll Ombrogio, blends punk, rock, and acoustic influences into a unique and personal song cycle on their new album Coincidence…
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Jul 16 2023
PARADISE RESET
“Take The Gold (There Was One)”
By Mike O’Cull www.mikeocull.com
Paradise Reset, a.k.a. insanely creative songwriter, musician, performer, and producer Aaron Fitch, pushes the boundaries of how artful a pop single can be with his new song and…
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Apr 25 2023
WOLFGANG HILDEBRANDT
I’d Like To Tell You
(The AMG Corp)
By Mike O’Cull www.mikeocull.com
German singer-songwriter, activist, and philanthropist Wolfgang Hildebrandt takes his fans down a country road on his new EP I’d Like To Tell You.
Hildebrandt is…
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Apr 25 2023
HIGHER HILL
Get Up And Go
(Higher Hill Studios)
By Mike O’Cull www.mikeocull.com
Higher Hill delivers an enticing batch of melodic, original pop/rock/roots songs on their album Get Up And Go.
The group is actually a singer-songwriter duo who…
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Apr 12 2023
DELTA BY THE BEACH
The Single of the Month
By Mike O’Cull www.mikeocull.com
California blues outfit Delta By The Beach vibe like the most lowdown jukebox in town on their new full-length release The Single of the Month.
The…
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Apr 4 2023
NOPH’N
“Confusion Fusion”
Single and video review by Mike O’Cull www.mikeocull.com
Progressive metal concern Noph’N delivers a shot of smart, original power on its new track and music video “Confusion Fusion.”
Available now on YouTube, “Confusion Fusion” is a hard,…
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Feb 5 2023
TOM GILBERTS
“End Of The Line”
By Mike O’Cull www.mikeocull.com
Guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and physician Tom Gilberts waxes philosophically about the meaning of it all on his new single “End Of The Line.”
The song…
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Jan 27 2023
TOM GILBERTS
“Flow State”
Single review by Mike O’Cull
Guitarist and singer Tom Gilberts and his mighty trio groove hard and get contemplative on their new single “Flow State.”
Released January 27th, 2023, “Flow State”…
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Nov 24 2022
LUNA O’CERO
“Let It Snow”
(Ditto Music)
By Mike O’Cull www.mikeocull.com
Latin pop star Luna O'cero puts an amazing twist on a beloved holiday favorite with the release of his version of “Let It Snow.”
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Nov 10 2022
ALEX GENADINIK
“Keep Your Heart Open”
By Mike O’Cull
Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Alex Genadinik delivers plain-spoken, emotional truth on his latest single “Keep Your Heart Open.”
Genadinik is a gifted player, creator, and interpreter…
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Jun 7 2022
ARIA
“The Next Life”
“The Lady In White”
By Mike O’Cull www.mikeocull.com
Renowned Italian producer and composer Aria, a.k.a. Mariano Schiavolini, does more than his part to save the world with the release of his…
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May 14 2022
By Mike O’Cull www.mikeocull.com
The Eddie Lightner and Duke Paul acoustic duo deliver a seriously entertaining musical experience every time they step up to play. Lightner (mandolin, vocals) and Paul (acoustic guitar, vocals) have developed their own signature…
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