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
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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
The Furious Seasons: Look West
The fifth album from California-based folk-pop group The Furious Seasons offers an effective combination of carefully crafted storytelling lyrics accompanied by a mellow and melodic … Read more
How did Robert Burns intend his songs to be performed?
Scottish poet Robert Burns is known around the world for his songs. How could you celebrate New Year’s Eve without singing along to Auld Lang … Read more
Jim Peterik: The Songs
Most greatest hits albums perform their assigned role more or less well, if at times becoming a bit predictable. Predictability is certainly not a term … Read more
12-year-old pianist presents mash-up of rock classics
Whoever said you can’t rock out on the piano! 12-year-old pianist Owen York recently released a four-minute mash-up incorporating Queen and David Bowie’s 1981 hit … Read more
“Music for me comes from a spiritual and a reflective place”
Tod Hughes’ debut full length album was an enjoyable listen, displaying a storytelling songwriting style that blended tongue in cheek with more serious moments. Jordan … Read more
“It’s an album about total freedom, and also about self-healing”
We recently reviewed The Unlearning Curve, the latest album from Canadian group Post Death Soundtrack. Combining rock and industrial/alternative influences, there is also something unmistakably … Read more
Tod Hughes: Time Slow Down
Canadian singer-songwriter Tod Hughes’ first full-length album is a refreshing blend of roots, folk and rock over nine tracks combining personal lyrics with broader themes. … Read more
Sluka: Introversions
Introversions is San Diego-based Sluka’s tenth studio album. Taking listeners on a journey from rock ballads to pop, with an unmistakable ‘80s influence at times, … Read more
“The aversion towards short forms comes from the unwillingness of a composer to be arrogant, serious, and pessimistic”
We recently reviewed Bryan Deister’s debut release, a double album entitled Spines of the Heart. In a follow-up interview, he discussed his preference for shorter … Read more
Eric Anders: Big World Abide
Eric Anders’ style on this album is reflective but with lyrics that contain a sharp, critical edge. Big World Abide is a collection of the … Read more