REVIEWS

Ajay Mathur’s “9 to 3” follows the tradition of classic rock while incorporating elements of modern life. This includes anxiety, […]

The veteran blues slide-player started out playing trumpet, and being influenced by the jazz greats. Sonny has played and collaborated

Jasmine Poole sings songs that celebrate togetherness. On “Stuff We Leave Behind” Jasmine Poole’s songs express optimism as they observe

We’re beginning to develop a semi-regular cast of characters here at the pages of sleepingbagstudios…anyone else noticing that? Mercury &

This 4 member rock band Magnificent Birds of Prey recently released their latest 11 song CD entitled Kaleidoscope in 2015.

Ken Francis Wenzel, a singer/songwriter/saxophonist, based out of Washington, DC, has a brand new album for release, which is titled,

Tim Houlihan sings like someone who has seen things. Often on hearing young singer-songwriters in their late teens or early

You can tell a lot about a band by taking a look at the way they craft their sound. Autopilot,

Can’t help but catch the vibe on the latest song from Jared Deck. The new single, “17 Miles” is a

Duncan Foley’s “On Your Own” is a comfortable reassuring album. Lyrically the songs focuses on the idea of evolution, of

Performing throughout the United States, Canada and Europe, Jodi Krangle has lent her talents on several albums including: six albums

Definitely a tough one to review…I gotta give Luca Bash some real credit for challenging my ears and brain for

Ticket To Heaven recalls the halcyon days of trance pop. With neat little flourishes, SEIDS celebrates this nearly forgotten sound.

I’m always a sucker for a crisp, crystal clear sound. If the production is there, then you’ve got my attention

Lou Reed never believed rock music, the great populist art form of our age, condemned to disposability. He devoted significant

Five Hundredth Year goes forth with great fury on “A Rose from Ashes EP”. Confrontational, volume-centric, and passionate, Five Hundredth

“Til The Wheels Fall Off” is full of heart and soul. Shane Martin’s voice leads the way with confidence and

With a frantic energy London has Fallen explores the dramatic on “Into the Night”. Electronic effects are used to great

Patrick Ames plays from the heart on “Mutually EP”. These are songs that possess raw power through Patrick Ames’s earnest

Headshy’s triple feature EP is a sound straight from the heart. The sections work together to create an overall moody

Eight months in the making is “Never Giving Up”, the newest recording from singer and songwriter Brett Vogel. I always

Oddly enough, Matthew Morgan and I have something strange in common! My brother’s name is actually Mathew Morgan as well

“A Mission of the Heart” shows Sarantos at his most vulnerable. Throughout the song Sarantos shares his innermost hopes and

‘Honor By August’ in their latest album, ‘Four Sides’ explores four different varieties of tracks as they offer their latest

Watch out for this five-piece band from Long Island…this is a HOT EP! Get out your over-mittens and push play

For some of these collected singles from Byron’s page…we’re nearing the one-year anniversary of their creation. Some will say, you

Ransom Scenery’s “Ear to Ear” has the same dreamy intimate quality of latter-day shoegaze acts like No Joy, Belong, and

“Matter of Time” is a rollicking good time. Jessica’s Theme Band pours a great deal of heart and soul into

This is such a complex, amazing and dramatic album what else can I say in the end? Feels so Good

The Voice, an admittedly more upscale version of its hugely successful and crass older cousin American Idol, has distinguished itself

This will be the fifth article I’ve done for Planetary Nights so definitely have some history with this band. I

“My Heart” is a cry out to the Heavens. Remarkably passionate Bosaya belts it out, letting her voice serve as

Marco Antonio Restrepo was born in Marietta, GA, the son of Nigerian and Panamanian immigrants. He moved throughout Atlanta during

Neon-hued, Olya’s “Utopia” is a pure pop confection. Her vocals are honeyed, the sounds are sweet cheerful elements. Together these

Royal Holland’s “Flamingo” shows the importance of the build. These are songs of a master craftsman. By carefully letting his

New Jersey-based indie rockers Y Fly 2 London provides a much needed throwback to 80’s hair bands that are rarely

A good friend of mine passed on this single of Naomi K, mentioning that we might have a potential hit-song

Sightlines a six song EP from Steve Benjamins that really pushes the envelope with his creation of making music. This

Tod Hughes’ website describes his music as real songs coming from the heart and full of the joy, wonderment, excitement,

As nostalgia for twentieth century songwriting and rock and roll builds throughout a new generation, a new style of music