REVIEWS

When The Sour Notes’ fourth release, “It’s Not Gonna Be Pretty”, arrived in my mailbox, I honestly didn’t know what […]

The mystical charm of Ireland, something that has fascinated those on this side of the Atlantic for quite some time,

The shuffling nature of The Dark Leaves, the latest from Matt Pond PA brims with a distinct optimism, if only

Home Acres, the third and latest release from Aloha takes a leap into some strange and bold new territory for

Initially, Sweethead’s self-titled album evokes neither regret nor awe but a feeling eerily in between.   It feels repetitive, at

Jasper Coal may be based in Birmingham, AL but their hearts belong to Ireland. Breaking out the tin whistle and

Before the two became renowned for their superstar status in the world of DJs, Steve Aoki and Bobby Rifo of

I’d like to introduce to you a cool alt-pop/rock band from Chicago with so much Midwestern swag.   The Locals

When asked to think of the best band to have originated in Athens, GA, most people would answer R.E.M. because

It wasn’t too long ago that the 80s pop duo Hall and Oates were considered to be as hip as

Right away from the front cover of this CD you see a band of creepy-looking monkey dolls that will just

Iolite is a band surrounded by a deep richness of sound.   There are a number of musicians on this

Jangly, party-ready strut? Check. Insistent adherence to the aesthetics of their musical heroes? You got it. Husky vocals? It’s all

There’s a suspicious feel to Ghostkeeper’s latest full-length. Marrying spooked out blues that would have excited Captain Beefheart with an

This is the newest offering by the Hendrix Family/Experience Hendrix of previously unreleased versions of vintage Jimi material. The 12-song

Get ready for electro-rock madness on Old Wolf Thoughts.   Funeral in the Mirror is a duo made up of

What a diversely-ranged piece of work here that offers so much to the listener.   This band hails from the

Jason Collett, the dependable and perennial folk-rocker out of Toronto has made his name on his rustic charm and late-night

“My hands are on fire, my hands are on fire…” hums Chris Leudecke, again and again throughout the comfortable swing

I was very anxious to give this new album from Gucci Mane a listen. I have always seen Gucci Mane

Are you ready to “Get It On” with not T. Rex but with another bandosaur called MegaRex.   MegaRex offers

The Rubinoos started out as a California power pop group/garage band formed in the late 60’s while in junior high

Pop/rock sensibility, nuanced electronica and deep thought, optimistic lyrics come together on Kingsley’s new full-length Digital Providence. Again teaming with

Grunge may be the kind of genre that is still fodder for every jackass critic out there. But there are

In today’s fickle musical climate, it is hard to think of many female Scottish singer-songwriters who have made more than

Walter AdamKibby, II AKA Dirty Walt Kibby & Roderick “Rodcore” Palmer make up the core of Year Of The Dragon.

On April 20th, Sam Amidon’s forth solo effort I See the Sign is released on Iceland-based Bedroom Community. Dealing with

Sam McClain has led a storied career. At age thirteen he ran away from his abusive stepfather and joined “Little

A gentle perusing of one’s CD collection typically will render at least one Reggae album, usually the ubiquitous ones, like

Last year, I reviewed a Lucy Woodward album and made a heartfelt confession. I am about to make another one.

Get ready to get a full dose of Vitamin-D as you travel along a well-balanced, musical Bridge.   Dennis Cronin

Carmen Tosca attempts to blow you away with her new album, Wind.   The CD consists of 11 tracks that

If records like Sweet As Pie the latest release from Lake Of Stew don’t put you in a good mood,

There’s a clever edge to “Songs For A Sinking Ship,” the debut full-length from April Smith and the Great Picture

1986, the branchild of Giorgio Angelini and Cully Symington isn’t a band to take lightly. Everybody Is Whatever I Think

Obviously artists vary in terms of the complexity and simplicity of their music. Some tend to blend a myriad of

Country crooner Blake Shelton has released a recession-buster of an album in “Six Pak” fashion–a six-track EP that will reach

Guinness World Record holding (Most gigs in a 12 hour period) London-based punk powerhouses Buck Brothers are the greatest thing

Rosado Jr was born in NY but raised in California with a deep musical background.   At just age 10,