REVIEWS

With a wonderful theatrical flair is Niq Reefman’s elegant “A Selection of Musical Tastes”. The true element that ties the

Soothing and contemplative, Jennifer DeFrayne’s “Sisu” is a gentle, elegant album. The way the songs have a delicate touch to

Catchy to its very core, Eddy Yang creates a reassuring piece on the tender “Split the Night”. Yearning defines the

Guitarist, vocalist, and percussionist, Carlos Santana, best known to lead the Latin rock band of the same name, simply called

Bobby Rue starts the collection off right on a light and airy note with “Changes Coming”. With a spirited rhythm,

The third full length studio album from Indiana’s bluegrass practitioners Blue Mafia, Hanging Tree, features a dozen songs speaking to

Embodying the best of hard rock, Through Fire’s “Breathe” simply overpowers the senses. Riffs rage on through the album with

Monsta Kodi says “I ain’t a rapper, I’m a Monsta!!!”. Hence the namesake but the music style is indeed rap,

Kevin Carroll embodies the DIY ethic informing the work of many indie artists today. Working in his soundproofed living room

Sung with great passionate is Ivan Beecroft’s pop perfection of “Believe”. Rather stylishly the song glides forward with great optimism

Sometimes a little goes a long way. The latest release from Chicago based singer/songwriter Leah Capelle is a three song

It has taken, in essence, ten years to make this release reality. Emma DeCorsey first conceived of her band, I

Singer/songwriter Susan Calloway’s latest single “Time For This” continues the upward trajectory of a career that has seen her find

The title track from James Raftery’s upcoming album will set some ears on fire. Few composers and performers use their

Hope and optimism define the jubilant pop perfection of Roger Jaeger’s “Elevator”. Tasteful arrangements work wonders building the piece up

“Why Ask Why” shows Sarantos contemplating the way life unfolds. Strong vocals rest at the very heart of the sound

Michael Van and the Movers do soulful country great justice on the beautiful “A Little More Country”. With thoughtful lyricism

Bongo Boy TV Season 6 Ep3NAT – SuperPower premiered on Channel 29 in Portland, OR. on 2.17.17 and follows it

Strong and true, A Little Bit More’s self-titled album represents the best of classic country and Americana. Everything simply works

Saint Mars delves into a dark beauty on the timeless “Ocean Blues EP”. Rather stylish, the way the songs unfurl

This is more than just another project for Tim McDonald; it is a real, heart-beating dream with a breath of

Tripp Demon, could be a namesake for about anybody, whether it’d be a band or an artist. In this case,

The Pete V Project, is just that, a project done by singer and song writer Marie Virginie Pierre, except instead

The second release from Green Bay based, Wisconsin three piece Sweetalk, Mutiny, is five track EP building well on the

Neatly tying together folk, hard rock, country, with a psychedelic pop sheen is Jonathan Di Renzo’s confident “Getting Nowhere”. Highly

Whenever a band uses the word “loud” in their song titles, let alone lyrical context, it could go both ways,

Pop music is always the center of attention, out of all the music genres, available. But why is this, well

Several genres under one artist’s namesake, can be a tricky one, for the likes of Amilia K Spicer and her

Debbie Anthony’s “All Over Again” does country just right. Serving as the heart and soul of the sound are Debbie

Delivered with true panache is the celebratory spirit of John Hickman’s “Hello Hello”. Giddy to its very core the lyricism

DocFell & co. offer the true grit and soul of the blues with “Dust Bowl Heart”. Passionately played their attention

Sung with a true sense of earnestness is Howard Simon’s intimate folk offerings on “Visitors”. Possessing a great knack for

The success of Jeremy Poland’s first album Southbound Heart didn’t leave him feeling hidebound to pursue the same mold on

Delivered with true tenderness, Natalise + the Sunset Run is a powerful potent piece of chamber pop. Extraordinarily tasteful, the