Darrin James Band: Strange Storm
The Michigan-based Darrin James Band has produced an album combining insightful lyrics with musical influences that can only be described as eclectic, ranging from folk, … Read more
JAZZ, ROCK, POP
Abigail Winzer: Rejoice
16-year-old soprano Abigail Winzer’s first album is “Rejoice,” a collection of traditional Christmas songs. It’s quite brave to go with this choice for a debut … Read more
Steve Hussey and Jake Eddy: The Miller Girl
“The Miller Girl”” is the first album produced by the collaboration of singer-songwriter Steve Hussey and multi-instrumentalist Jake Eddy. The West Virginia-based duo is heavily … Read more
“I see Tilted Axes as a form of secular ceremony”
Tilted Axes’ studio album “Music for Mobile Guitars” brings together compositions by Patrick Grant for the collective. Tilted Axes performs in processions of musicians through … Read more
The NaveBlues: Thank you
Singer-songwriter Nave Pundik, the creative force behind The NaveBlues, is seeking to make a name for himself with thought-provoking videos to accompany his indie/blues music. … Read more
“What I wanted to do was to draw a parallel with the migration we witness in Europe today”
We recently reviewed “Minnesota,” an album by Norwegian singer-songwriter Glenn Meling about the emigration of hundreds of thousands of Norwegians during the 19th century to … Read more
Tilted Axes: Music for Mobile Guitars
Tilted Axes has a unique approach to making music. More of a movement than a band, it brings together local musicians wherever it chooses to … Read more
Sarah Schonert: My Unwinding State
Sarah Schonert’s recent release is a rare album that effectively combines a number of relaxing and ambient tracks with some more experimental moments. Particularly during … Read more
Metamorphestra uniting classical and pop music
Los Angeles-based Metamorphestra is a recently founded orchestra which, as its name suggests, specializes in transforming music. Taking well-known pop songs, the ensemble’s founder Nick … Read more
Glenn Meling: Minnesota
Glenn Meling’s recent release Minnesota stands out as a pop/rock album because its nine tracks are built around one subject or narrative present throughout. The … Read more
Phil Gammage: Used man for Sale
Texas-born blues artist Phil Gammage’s latest release is “Used man for Sale,” a 10-track record that draws on some blues and pop influences. At its … Read more
Jess Wayne: Ride the River
Jess Wayne’s debut album is a genre-crossing mix of folk, jazz-influenced instrumentals and a bluesy storytelling style which permeates his lyrics throughout the album. The … Read more
Chrystyna Marie: Loaded Gun EP
Classically-trained vocalist Chrystyna Marie’s debut EP allows her powerful singing voice to shine through on four tracks. Loaded Gun combines a mixture of blues and … Read more
“I figured if you’re gonna redo an iconic song you’d better make it a total departure”
Jim Peterik, of the Ides of March and Survivor, is best known as the co-writer of the rock anthem “Eye of the Tiger,” which featured … Read more
Woman’s impressive street piano solo seen around the world
Tatyana Smolyaninov was in New York recently when she came across a piano sitting in the street. She asked a man standing nearby if she … Read more