REVIEWS

For the first time ever I am doing my first book review, so I am definitely excited right from the […]

Until the release of his debut solo venture, I had never heard of Rick Shaffer. I am proud to say

Have you listened to the Radio lately? Is it me or is something going horribly wrong with today’s music. Do

The Daydreamers put you in a trance with their latest release, “With Your Love”.   This eclectic band stands out

Derek Stroker’s new release, “Love and Colour” is a new kind of vibe. It awakens your senses and makes you

The first time I heard pianist/composer/vocalist Fiona Joy Hawkins was back in 2009 when I reviewed her album ‘Blue Dream’

Ah, an amusing house wine of liberal punditry, full of cutesy language, tidbits about Ronald Reagan (did you know he

The Walkmen, Heaven (Fat Possum Records) This band — at one time a loud, angular hot-mess — is, officially as

Over the years we’ve seen pop, rock, and even alternative rock bands slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows. Talking

  Tim Palmer brings us his music performed under the name Sophist. He has poured his heart into this latest

sMALLTIME’s debut self titled CD is big music in a little package. This band consists of four guys with a

Doug Ratner and the Watchmen are making their presence known with their latest release, “Lessons Well Learned”. It looks and

Doug McCurry is back for more with his brand new release titled ‘Romance Like It Was’. Last year I had

Atmospheric, multi-layered soundscapes is the hallmark facet of The Pels Syndicate new album Chemical Inconveniences. Think a down tempo, mellow

Over the years we’ve seen rock and even earthy Pop slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that

Upon hearing the first track put forth to me by Abandoned Faith, “The Underlining Truth”, I immediately pictured a West

“Do you Transcend?” That is the question put forth by Nashville, Tennessee’s 5-piece Melodic Hard Rock band Transcend the Fallen.

Over the years we’ve seen Rock and even Hard Rock and Heavy Metal slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows

Over the years we’ve seen pop, rock, and even Ambient Pop slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music

Well I never knew it took a rocket scientist to make great music until now. Tony DeSimone broadens his talents

Upon receiving Machine Elves’ debut full-length CD “Fancy Suits & Cigarettes”, I was shocked to find out that this band

Over the years we’ve seen rock, pop and hard rock slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that

Siblings, Steve and Nick Winiarski make up the melodic Bronx duo known as Holiday. Leaning heavily on their influences, the

Massachusetts singer/songwriter Mike Gutierrez-May has released his new single–the demure “Taliesen.” An homage to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Summer home in

The first time I heard eM was when I reviewed just two tracks off of her second full-length album ‘DHF’

Kettleblack is back and with a vengeance. They are celebrating their latest release, “Bullfrog”. I did not think it was

28-200 is a duo out of Denver Co. Their music is more of a feeling that enters through your ears

If you like music with a whole lot of feeling, then you should love Elwood James Band and their debut

Over the years we’ve seen music slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy,

Longtime TV and radio personality, Billy Ray Deiz, has gone from commentary on the music industry to full immersion within

Third International is attempting to bridge the gap between cultures of North America vs. South America on ‘Entre Las Americas’.

Francis Bowie is a unique Danish artist. His latest release consists of four powerful uplifting tunes. I say uplifting, but

Charlie Hill is introducing his debut CD, “The Landing”. I wish I was Charlie Hill or at least had a

The band CONVALESCENTS consists of front man Dylan Busby, bassist Eric Lehman, drummer Ben Duncan and guitarist Gideon Priegel. They

Mark Northfield is back with his latest release, “Alterations”.   He is a composer extraordinaire and works with some top

Jes Falcon is celebrating his first full length CD release, “Fake Bluff”. Jes seems to have a knack for networking

If variety is indeed the spice of life, then my love of the compilation album is evidence I am living

Florian Hoefner, Songs Without Words (OA2 Records) Sometimes strengths could be construed as weaknesses, as here, wherein this jazz-piano New

Are you ready for a   pure voice that needs to be heard?   Well then you’re in luck because

Ash Gray and The Girls are back with their famous oldies sounds on the new album ‘Born In The Summer’.