REVIEWS

Shauna Burns debuted in 2005 with the full-length effort Every Thought and has, from there, built herself a sturdy career […]

RC Budaka’s “Right Here Right Now” taps into the heart and spirit of rock n’ roll. With an impressive display

Betty Chrys “Dis-Moi” opens up the collection with a dramatic flair. A well-constructed, deeply moving piece it opens up the

Strong stuff from Izzy Malik here…for someone who’s kind of questioning her abilities somewhat in the lyrics of the opening

When you look up San Diego, CA’s folk-rock band The Liquorsmiths on their social media pages, you’ll see they make

The creation of Call Security’s debut EP, To Whom It May Concern, is unusual enough to be worth noting. The

Losing faith in pop music isn’t hard. Label heads, impresarios, and moguls learned long ago that formulas are what they

Have you ever had the pleasure of being able to close your eyes and step into the world of music

Pretty hard not to have a smile on your face while listening to this new EP from Marriage Material; this

You’ve heard this before. Maybe not as it is recorded here by solo instrumental-artist Nature Ganganbaigal…maybe it was some time

This will be the fifth article I’ve had the pleasure of writing for the group The Third International going back

Kenny Fame’s “Soul of a Man (Volume 1)” taps into the soul of the summer. With deeply hypnotic grooves these

Counting Glaciers creates bright sunny moods on their self-titled album. Tasteful, elegant pieces they explore the intersection of country and

A smooth ride & good effort on BJ Smith’s latest single “On Fire.” Based in old-school R&B rhythms…we’re talking about

On July 7, Colorado-based singer-songwriter, Landon Williams, is dropping his newest single, ‘Tonight.’ The moody pop track was co-written with

The real talents in music are obsessives. Some are men and women who have served a long apprenticeship beginning in

My Love is Strong is a sunny rush of sound. “The Furious Seasons” conjure up images of the crystal clean

Sira Mayo’s “Trapped on Dance” blasts forth with great energy. Like all good dance albums, this one needs the volume.

Whenever I see bands that are named after their lead singer I get nervous. It is too often seen that

Who doesn’t like good thought provoking Ambient laced music? I’d bet not all the hands go up in the air

Voice In The Attic’s “Over” speaks with wisdom. The chamber pop arrangements are pitch perfect, neatly weaving together elements of

If you read into the backstory on lead-singer for The Unravelling – Steve Moore…it’s pretty inspiring stuff. Next-door neighbours to

America’s Got Talent Season Five winner Michael Grimm’s new release entitled Grimm is a twelve-song collection with strong musicianship and

Optimus Rex’s “Embers” embodies the best of indie rock. Quite flexible their songs have an autumnal quality to them. Woven

Joey Flip & Aurora’s “Release” is a silky smooth sound, one that effortlessly taps into the heart of the blues.

Rap can be such an incredible genre of music. I’d never be the guy to say it’s all I listen

“Deliverer” is a confident album full of hope. Hizreturn do a great job in including many different approaches from folk-tinged

Doug Cash’s “The Acoustic Rock Onslaught” is aptly named for Doug Cash manages to create a full-bodied frenzied physical sound.

Glamour Assassins remembers the sounds of the 80s and builds upon them on “Ain’t So Young”. Among their influences are

Impressive songs from the song-writing duo of Eric And Aaron…I really felt like I didn’t know what I could or

If Greenville native Vince Lindley’s debut single is autobiographical then that must be one hell of a boring party. Party

Jelani Lateef’s “Cold Days and Dark Nights” is a warm, welcoming album full of carefully selected samples and impeccable delivery.

Big rock sounds echoing out of Toronto, Canada, coming from the amplifiers of Return For Refund – a three-piece rock’n’roll

The new album from this Minneapolis-based six piece, Giants of America, shimmers with crisp musical textures and an airy, inviting

It’s been a strange morning here at sleepingbagstudios… I could have sworn things were going to be record setting type-awesome

New York City based singer/songwriter Dan Coyle and his Wonder Thrills project delivers listeners a vibrant and literate six song

Dylan McDonald and The Avians’ latest release “Fueled by Dreams of the Future” is an diverse rock album with a

‘Beautiful and Strong’ is a single by the Kenyan singer-songwriter, Salome Pacific, who has so far, delivered songs that are

Lawson Garrett’s work explores the roots of American rock. Vocals are honest, pure, and representative of years of hard work.

The veteran guitar slinger best known from his lengthy work with Journey, has also been involved in numerous side projects