REVIEWS

Old school vibes in pop music are making a big comeback in the 2020s, and if you’re wondering why, I […]

It’s often said the music gene runs in the family. In Sugar Addikt’s case, that’s couldn’t be more true. This

Drifters In Vellichor are back with another belter as they explode into 2021 with their latest single ‘The Shadow’. The

Indie rock band Highland Kites released a new single, “Long Road” on April 21st, 2021. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Highland

The New Chums call their new, five-song EP Shruggin’ Off The Feelings, and then spend the whole 17 minutes of

Featuring the music of independent artists that were accepted by the Recording Academy™ 1st voting ballot for consideration for the

The DK Effect is from the deep (Australian) south, which in Aussie terms, means Tasmania. However, this 8-piece band sounds

Rev Peter Unger looks for the silver lining on the contemplative “Storm Clouds In the Sky”. He sings with such

For most of us, this past year has put a pause on even our best-laid plans. Yet for the upcoming

When I hear the words “Tears In Heaven” I immediately think of the MTV unplugged video from 1992 of Eric

Carnal, animalistic, unfiltered sexual desire – we’ve all got it, and sometimes there’s no choice but to act on the

To say Joy Harjo is unique, would be putting it mildly. Joy Harjo is an American poet, playwright, musician, and

Greg Smith’s album title, “Redemption Road,” suggests a kind of musical reckoning. It may make you think of the Apostle

Because Villains is Travis James’ solo project, with Yes, his three-song EP. In fact, Travis wrote and recorded this release.

I have never heard the term ’emo-positive’ before, yet the self-coined term by Meghan Pulles encapsulates the spirit, heart and

Aint Afraid is a duo that creates positive rap music. However, they also list acting, storytelling and modeling as some

Billy Jeter’s new album Shine Eye Landing is as finely crafted as any musical release I’ve heard in recent memory

What an incredibly refreshing listen here as Robby Rothschild captures my attention from beginning to end. This is an artist

With Keep On Climbin’, West Side Joe & The Men Of Soul give us a survey of soul music’s past.

From the delightful swing of “I Miss My Miss in Mississippi” to the quiet march of “Dyin’ to Hold Her

It’s no debate that live venues have been hit pretty hard this past year. Well our knight in shining cowboy

Gary Pratt delivers a pitch-perfect piece full of honestly on the aptly named “A Song You Can Drink A Beer

Brian Shapiro of his band of the same name has led nothing less than interesting life. Growing up the son

Of the many changes the music industry has faced in the new decade, the possibility of achieving pop stardom has

Lightning never strikes twice, that’s the general understanding. People often equate this with stellar debuts and performances in art, sports,

A western twang rings through and true on John Vento’s passionate “New Mexico Way”. The sound itself recalls New Mexico’s

“A world in which people seek the uncertainties, and possibilities, of art” is the vision of one of the most

A tender quiet ode, Mauri Dark delivers something quite heartfelt on the touching “Love Will Prevail”. Never raising his voice,

E.G. Holmes delves into a living, breathing communal sound on the bold big band spirit of “Time To Rest”. Stylistically

This April The Bongo Boy Rock n Roll TV show series new episode features 7 music videos by independent artists

Comfort Cat, who sings these twelve songs, is a vocalist that plays a guitarlele, which is a six-stringed ukulele. These

With summer looming and normal life peering on the horizon, it’s about time we found a suitable soundtrack for our

Los Musick and P.A.T. came up in Port Arthur, Texas and Opelousas, Louisiana respectively, but “My Friend Hip Hop” sounds

A heartfelt slice of Americana, Larry Jay sings with such raw grit and soul on “Lottery”. The lyrics are ones

A perfect piece of potent pop, HelsTheArtist goes for a personal take with the vulnerable “If I Were A Virgin

A classic rock races through the entirety of the Impersonators’ timeless take of “Scarlet Hell”. Best listened to at the

Marlon Boone embraces a nu jazz kick on the soulful spirit of “Dance With Me”. Here he makes the saxophone

There’s a lot to take in with Melanie Rogers’ latest single “Fever”. It is, first, the sound of someone breaking

If only we knew ‘What Lies Ahead’ for us or maybe not such a good idea since I’m a firm

Italian workhorse of a producer and songwriter Gabriele Saro graves us (again) with a pair of exciting unconventional party anthems in the