As I have already stated before, my mission in this blog is to bring to your attention the valiant efforts of artists that have true talent and personality, who might sometimes go unnoticed by the popular media. The band that I highlight in this installation of RoxiReview is one of the groups that inspired me to write about the lesser-knowns of true artistry.
Each year, Cal State Northridge's Music Industry Studies Class 393/493 gives students an opportunity to work together to find, record, produce and publicize an artist or group that they feel could have a chance at stardom. As a member of the class this year, I have seen the project go from A&R's initial talent search that gathered demos from over 60 artists, to the Showcase where our top four contestants played a live concert, to the selection of our winner, and through the recording of their first EP. I can assure you that the band has worked just as hard as the class, in an effort to create something that the world has never heard before.
The Reflectacles have not been performing together for very long, but we are sure that they have a bright future ahead of them. This Los Angeles-based act is dedicated to the creation of "pyschedelic folk rock and roll", which might look odd to the eyes. But to the ears, the sound is warm and inviting, a refreshing fusion of old-time Americana with more recent rock stylings. The personalities of the band members match perfectly with the music they create: Gerry, Logan, Lincoln, Devin, Chris and Micah are all youthful, but they have a sort of older, familiar and wiser presence about themselves.
If you are looking for a trip down the musical memory lane with a few twists and turns along the way, The Reflectacles will be your guide! To check out their latest songs and learn more about the band, please visit their MySpace and Facebook profiles:
The Reflectacles on MySpace!
The Reflectacles on Facebook!
Roxi G.'s Lyric Pick: I'm just a ghost who is living by the road
These are the signs that I leave no one will ever see
You could stitch up my whole heart it'll still fall apart
But you're all that I need in a song." - "Hello", The Reflectacles
Hope all of you have a wonderful day!
Peace and Pianos,
Roxi G.
