Tag: Distant Land Talk in Vain

Brandon White’s “BiG FiSH”: Too Big for the Pond

Listening to Brandon White’s new single, “BiG FiSH”, is to understand a very specific, architectural kind of pressure. It’s the feeling of having shoulders too broad for the doorway, a voice too resonant for the room. White articulates not just the frustration of being a large talent in a small scene, but the creeping paranoia that comes when the pond life starts to nibble,...

Class Vee Is Defining Genres And Breaking Boundaries With ‘House Party’

When you come across a musician with the calibre of Class Vee, you can't help but pay attention. Victoria Castillo, an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, is quickly making a name for herself. The band Soltrio (2019-2021) was the catalyst in Tampa. She pursued a solo career after working on many band projects, incorporating elements of pop, R&B, funk, soul, disco, and Latin into her...

Beyond the Pale: Talk in Vain Takes Us to a “Distant Land”

Okay, let's talk about Talk in Vain’s “Distant Land.” This isn't your grandma's rock and roll. It's more like finding a hidden cassette tape...