CD and DVD reviews
Luanne Hunt & Steven Bankey taps into a homespun country charm with the passionate “Lightning In A Bottle”. Sung with the utmost of honesty a great soothing quality washes over it all. The lyrics focus upon trying to resist temptation, for that temptation brings a quick fix, not a satisfying feeling. Applying multiple layers of…
Resolute – by Matt Michaelis can be found on all digital music platforms, the songs primarily employ melodic riffs in the style of Led Zeppelin, lyrical concepts similar-to The Black Keys, and guitar work in the style of Gary Clark Jr. The disc is packed with nine tracks with different vocalists appearing on eight of…
Nicola Thoms’ musical career has scarcely begun, but she’s kicking it off in an auspicious fashion with the high quality single “Beautiful Mind”. She’s harbored a passion for performing since her earliest days and attended the Brit School of Performing Arts at the astonishing age of sixteen. Since her graduation, Thoms has continued to pursue…
Cap, performing name for Michael Capshaw, isn’t necessarily a newcomer to the hip hop/rap scene, but he’s arguably made more waves behind the scenes as he has upfront as a performer. That’s set to change more and more based on the quality of his recent releases. He’s produced four albums of original material and hard…
Listen and enjoy to the marvelous creation of Joe Jermano and start Dreaming in Colors. Nothing brings more joy and excitement to a musician or singer than his audience is enjoying his song, and making out the real meaning of it. On the other side, the audience and music-enthusiasts like the kind of music and…
The Nine Beats Collective is a collaboration of musicians, singers, songwriters, poets, and activists who came together in order to create a refreshing look at the Beatitudes, a set of eight blessings recounted by Jesus in the book of Matthew. The album is called Nine Beats to the Bar, and it takes the blessings and…
Singer/songwriter Jarel Portman is out with his album, Supersonic, a collection of timeless alternative rock songs that serve to remind you of songs from the 80’s and yet sound incredibly refreshing. A brilliant blend of the old and new, with a spectacular band backing Portman. The musicians who helped bring Supersonic to life include Scott…
Ranzel X Kendrick is out with the first of three albums in a collection of original songs called Texas Paintbrush. The second installment, Texas Sagebrush is currently in production, and the third, Texas Cactus, will come out later this year. Kendrick is an intriguing artist with a rich and dynamic sound, with a variety of…
Last Charge of the Light Horse is a piece with a gentle vibe and rock undertones; it has a colorful sound that is reflected in the cover art. The art on the cover is shaped like the visual representations of sound. They are shaped liked waves and scribbles of sound. It’s a great way to…
Keith Morris & the Crooked Numbers tap into a rollicking bluesy folk with the powerful “Psychopaths & Sycophants”. With a classic sound, the approach feels positively timeless. Impeccable storytelling drives the entire album forward, for the fragments from a life lived fully along with a desire for redemption. Reminiscent of Bob Dylan’s incredible early work,…
Scandic Tribe’s “Revolution of Confusion” goes for a hard-hitting, heavy sound. With a timeless defiant attitude, the song deserves to be blasted at the highest possible volumes. Careening wildly the way everything comes together gives it a visceral impact. Vocals rest in the heart of it all, while they opt for a commanding presence. Lyrics…
Anthems For Autumn go for a passionate hard rock sound with “Feel Me”. Volume is an absolute must for there is a ferocious physicality to the entire piece. Layer upon layer of sound comes together in a most satisfying way. By far the true heart and soul rests with Brianna Rose’s vocals. Ranging from defiant…
Tired is sure to heal a lot of wounded hearts with soulful tunes of Chlo Subia. Listen and Enjoy! Every one of us feels vulnerable at some point in time in our lives. No matter who we are, what we do, or where we belong to – we still feel pain, sorrow and suffer from…
About Joe – the latest EP by gifted Australian singer/songwriter and guitarist, Brendan McMahon, is another fine release in his growing catalog. The Melbourne artist teamed up again with a batch of Australia’s most brilliant musical “gods,” for this amazing collection of travel-driven songs that go all over the map like an exotic musical trip.…
King Errisson has rubbed artistic elbows with some of the last century’s preeminent musical talents during his career. He’s a long-standing member of Neil Diamond’s touring ensemble, a former featured performer in The Incredible Bongo Band, and has collaborated with Hall of Fame vocalists and songwriters such as Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, and The Temptations,…
The sixth studio release from North Carolina based singer/songwriter Tom Eure entitled The Coin, The Prayer & The Crow is a thirteen song collection featuring the collaborative talents of vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Amelia Osborne. She’s a perfect musical partner for a deep exploration of Eure’s Celtic and Appalachian musical pedigree and the results are uniformly…
Patrick Goddard’s “Better Not Wait” possesses an infectious pop, one delivered with the utmost of urgency. Incredibly thoughtful, the abstract lyricism works wonders for a narrative comes from these many pieces. The unfolding nature of the story focuses upon seeing friends spiral out alongside the concept of carpe diem. Nicely framing this is a pop…
Through Infinity’s “Shine” embarks on a wordless mystical journey, giving psychedelic rock a refreshing update. Everything simply works for Through Infinity engages in a rather fantastic display of group play with every single player given their own moment to truly show off their impressive chops. From the soaring style of the guitar to the glistening…
Rachel Price’s “Sunshine and Rainbows” possesses a fiery passion to it with a fully realized, lovely sound. Vocals rest in the very heart of the piece, as Rachel Price’s voice displays an incredible range, going from the intimate to the bombastic. Her lyrics have a playful quality to them, as she offers an incredible narrative…
Red Black Red melds an intelligent singer/songwriter aesthetic with an electronic rock style to memorable effect. The artistic center of the project since its 2015 origins is veteran vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Enrico Fernando who began composing the material on his laptop before committing the songs to full fledged recordings and the insular songwriting process that…
Porcelain People created an unusual blend of musical saga with Heart Thumping Like from the album Shapes. Listen and Enjoy! In this era when fusion music is gaining popularity among the masses, many innovative musicians are evolving with their ingenious talent of blending musical notes of various genres that could pave the path of creating…
Blue Marble is a unique composition by Fox & Coyote from the album Scattered Shadows on a Double Bed. Listen & Enjoy! The band Fox and Coyote are based in Minneapolis and formed by a group of talented musicians who have been composing many popular tracks for the past ten years. With immense knowledge in…
Andy Michaels embarks on a lovely journey with the life-affirming “Revisited”. The grace of the entire album simply stuns, for Andy Michaels draws from a wide variety of styles, ranging from chamber pop to classical, with a bit of soul thrown in for good measure. By far the true highlight of the album comes from…
The five piece Dynamos, based out of Los Angeles, made considerable waves with their last single “Shake, Rattle, and Roll” and continue to impress with their latest “Knowledge”. Lead singer/songwriter Nadia E.’s childhood musical education in opera and a lifetime passion for performance definitely influence her unique talents for the rock form and her band…
Brett Randell rises to immediate fame with his newly released EP Rise. Listen and Enjoy! Brett Randell is a New York based talented musician who has been creating fusion music for some time now. This 28 years old young singer and songwriter, is currently living in Austin, TX and Denver, CO, where he is dedicatedly…
Ben Noble recreates magic with his newly released single Cutting Teeth from the album Whiskey Priest. Listen and Enjoy! Ben Noble is a renowned singer and songwriter based in Minneapolis who has crafted many beautiful melodies with his immense knowledge and burning passion in music. Influenced by great artists like Sufjan Stevens, Bon Iver, Radiohead…
Joseph Wooten sings with a fiery passion on the powerful “Soul Of Freedom”. Sounding like an instant classic, the song’s stately aura feels all-consuming. Effortlessly blending together classic rock, funk, blues, all anchored by a true sense of soul, the inspirational quality of the track feels so real. Lyrics focus on the positive, on rising…
RĀI’s new single “Back to Life” marks a breakout moment for this young South Carolina based vocalist and songwriter. Despite the strong presence of Southern gospel in his musical pedigree, RĀI’s efforts here are in a much more distinctly R&B vein with focused attention paid to the groove and how best to integrate his vocal…
Rev Peter Unger goes for a home-spun country feel on the communal spirit of “Blood On Our Hands”. Lyrics play off rhymes, fables, while providing tremendous insight on the ways of the world. Done with the utmost of taste there is a gentle spirit that guides the entirety of the piece. While a story unfolds…
King Gheno teems with energy on the hyper-kinetic flows of “Plan In Motion”. Many layers of sound work in unison to give the song a psychedelic, trippy vibe. Speed adds to the overall mood of the piece, further emphasizing the tension that comes with waiting for a plan to fully unfold. Quite thoughtful the whole…
Claudia Norris motivates audience with her new release, Say Yes. Listen and Enjoy! Claudia Norris is a famous singer, songwriter, composer and makeup artist from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, who has composed many popular tracks in the past couple of years that has made her an overnight sensation in the world of fusion music. Passionate about…
Dynamos unleashes a powerhouse of energy with their latest released track Knowledge. Listen and Enjoy! The new generation music has gone through many critical retrospective paths before people could start accepting and appreciating the new style of creative music. Thus, many talented musicians have taken longer time and effort to establish their position firmly in…
Angela Soffe goes for a truly inspirational message on the life-affirming folk of “Rocks”. Embarking on a great journey the way the piece unfolds gives it a sense of majesty. By relating her experience and transforming it into universal themes the song gains a tremendous power. Forgiveness, togetherness, and acceptance feature prominently over the course…
Sarah Sharp’s “You Don’t Dare” dwells with a lovely bluesy take. Loose, the rhythms are imbued with a strong emotional core. Instrumentally rich, Sarah Sharp chooses to follow a path of absolute independence over the course of the track. Thoughtful lyricism reveals a true ear for the poetic, as the wordplay feels quite majestic. Guitar…
Dario Black’s “Temporary Love EP” is sonic sensuality. With a deep passion guiding the entire collection, everything comes together in a most perfect way. Pop anchors the entirety, as Dario Black incorporates R&B, EDM, and even a little bit of soul into the mix. Teeming with life, the lyrics focus upon a spirit of togetherness.…
Brit Drozda goes for a classic bluesy style with the powerful “You Can’t Take It With You When You Go”. Full of passion the way the vocals are full of a fiery spirit. Lyrics focus upon the self, on having confidence in one’s own abilities, and are delivered with a tremendous amount of energy. Done…
Forest Robots discovers a musical journey of nature with Supermoon Moonlight Part One. Listen and Enjoy! Inspiration usually comes from the most unexpected places. But when it arrives, it brings a definite change in the world. Fran Dominguez is an innovative electronic artist and a nature lover who has dedicatedly worked all his life to…
If you are hoping to feel a bit of spring these days, you may get there sooner with the very sultry grooves of vocalist Jacnique Nina. Her debut international single “Wish Of The Heart ” is a welcome of invigorating “feel good ” sounds. I was privy to a pre-release “to media” press release and…
Troy Lindsey go for a dreamy blues-inflected country with the passionate “Everytime”. Proving to be a deft storyteller, a narrative for the underdog incorporating vocals that further emphasize this spirit. Graceful to its very core, Troy Lindsey incorporates a great deal of styles from a little western twang to a nod to honky-tonk. Best of…
