REVIEWS

Reality Suite’s “SKINN” is a lean mean rock n’ roll machine. Stripped down to the absolute essentials their songs hit […]

The Nervous Germans… now that’s an interesting band name! Even neater is the fact that this band has existed for

The Doughboys “She Comes In Colors” recalls the best of 60s jangling psychedelic pop. From the angular guitar work to

I’ve had some extraordinary luck and amazing finds within the independent rap-scene. Seems to be there’s something about the competitiveness

Where are my audiophiles at? You’re going to love this new single from Sekten7 every bit as much as I

The artist I recently checked out the latest EP from composer/songwriter Nashaat Salman –Universal Melodies released in 2015. Salman hails

Emily Gold’s Recluse could easily end up album of the year with the proper promotion. The strong material waves a

“Unique & Original” shows off Elena Qarooni at her most fiery. With a ferocious guitar riff her vocal delivery is

“Emotion Sickness” strikes the perfect balance between quiet reflection and outright elegance. Michael Resin’s careful pacing throughout “Emotion Sickness” helps

Stephen Inglis’s “Learning You By Heart” is a languid lovely journey through a life. Poignant observations abound from the existential

Lee Williams’ “The Frankenstein Monster” has an up-tempo classic rock style instrumental. It has a great guitar melody with an

With “Starseed” Hybrid the Rapper proves he is a rapper without peer. Throughout the album “Starseed” focuses on both the

I’m man enough to admit that when an album starts out with a ‘Danny-Boy’-esque opening that I’m instantly scared…at least

Chand K Nova shows off his considerable chops on the all-encompassing work of “The Wrath of Chand”. Without saying a

So across my desk slides the new 6 track EP from Los Angeles based vocalist Jillian Speer entitled “Daggers &

On “Love” Peter Kater displays his impressive talent proving why he is one of the best pianists around today. With

RC has always had his place with the other esteemed guitar whizzes in the blues/rock genre. Whether I’ve seen him

Gumshen’s DigiBites is downright infectious. With slinky electro grooves and effortlessly cool vocals, Gumshen shows that electro is far from

Lovely and full of joy is “Completely”. Samie Bisaso’s soothing voice is tuned just right to the song’s sunlight. Opting

With “Smokin’ Voyages” Space Apaches return to the mystical psychedelic 60s armed with a keen ear and sense of joy.

Intimate Dream is a musical collective of sorts centered on singer/songwriter Hugh Faulds. The lineup is augmented with an assorted

There is something oddly charming about this wild sexual escapade described in Tamara Bubble’s latest single “Towel Boy.” I’m not

Fiona Joy taps into an infinite calm on the reassuring “Signature – Solo”. With crystal clear tones Fiona Joy’s work

With “Surreal Dreams” Astral Darkness creates a tasteful, restrained, and oftentimes haunting album. The songs work together, playing off of

Bongo Boy Records celebrates the current solid state of indie rock with its Volume Six Compilation. For this particular collection

Mixing the primal with the electronic, Ordinary People’s “Hero of the Doom” is an intense ritualistic recording. At times the

American expatriate, songwriter, musician. These are three identities that Jupiter in Velvet wears, but none define him. There are parts

Awww – how can you NOT support a beautifully-expressive artist like this? Charity is taking sweetness to an all-new level

Let’s be honest for just a second shall we. I get a lot of albums sent my way for review

When you picture the greatest-of-the-greats in your mind – what do you see in your mind? For me…not only do

Elessar Thiessen’s “A Rainy Week In Paradise” is a collection of casual cool summer songs in the style of his

Long Island’s Oogee Wawa serves up an interesting brand of surf n’ turf on More Sand than Money; 311 feels

How shall I sum up the sound of Alex Lopez for you? How about kind of ground breaking? While actually

Ron Louis Smith II might be the son and, as the title of his first album The Prince of Sunshine

How shall I sum up the sound of Alex Lopez for you? How about kind of ground breaking? While actually

Aradia’s “Citizen of Earth” points towards a gleaming future of pop. Embodying the best of a dreamy yet gritty urban

Agent 13’s demands to be played loud, very loud. Blasting forth with great energy they work in the tradition of

In their short time together as a band, South Africa’s Crimson Chrysalis has earned a reputation as some of the

Bri Ingram’s “I Am” EP is masterful pop confection weaving together elements of country, rock, and the blues. With such

Starting the show off strong is Shayna Leign’s infinitely catchy “Last Criminal”. A perfectly composed piece of pop it hits