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Carmen Tosca, Wind

Carmen Tosca attempts to blow you away with her new album, Wind.   The CD consists of 11 tracks that are in the realm of electronic/new-age/ambient.   The disc also displays classical moments and comes across as being extremely intercontinental.   This record oozes with creativity where Tosca makes good use of sounds, sound effects…

The Jardines, Self-Titled

It looks like there’s more going on in Vancouver this year than just the 2010 Winter Olympics like that isn’t enough!   Coming from Richmond BC Canada, I present to you the mother-daughter act of Cherelle and Ajaye as The Jardines.   This brand new act was even lucky enough to land a spot on…

Mel Flannery Trucking Co., You Know What To Do

Mel Flannery and her band known as the Trucking Co. are ready to hit the roads and travel a long way with their new release You Know What Do.   This disc is an advance promotional-only EP with five cuts from the forthcoming record, As It Turns Out.   The NY-based group consists of chief…

Alphanaut, Out Of Orbit

Singer/Songwriter, Marc Alan is the man known as Alphanaut.   This artist is ready for lift off with his latest album, Out Of Orbit.   Alphanaut gives you space jams for 2010 and beyond!   T minus 9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1…BLAST OFF!!! This new record is electro pop madness that will literally blow your mind!   You get…

Ash Gray And The Girls, This Could Be A Wild Night

One guy and four girls creating a full ‘n’ flavorful sound—genius idea here!   The richness of the vocal arrangements & harmonies is right on point.   Ash Gray sings up front while his Girls sing along in a most powerful fashion.   Gray and his ladies are takin’ you back in time with the…

Corrin Campbell & The Election, Game Night

Corrin Campbell & The Election step out of the trenches and into the public’s eye to give you Game Night.   Corrin Campbell formerly served as a US Army bassist in the 1st Cavalry Division–combat vet and is currently working with the Army Material Command Band.   Another member of The Election, Tony Corbett, is…

Remember September, The Roads We Travel

There are a few things that come to mind when I think of the month of September.   The first and foremost would be the unfortunate tragedy that hit us all on that unforgettable day of 9/11.   Labor Day, the first day of fall and of course my mom’s birthday would be other events…

Stellar Vector, A Flock of Cowards

Stellar Vector hails from Minneapolis, MN and the founding members are: Charles Sadler on lead vocals & keyboards and Jonathan Ford on rhythm guitar.   The two members got their start playing at First Avenue where Prince actually played many times.   This venue was even used as the main spot for the movie, Purple…

My Glorious, Home Is Where The Heart Breaks

This Vienna, Austria-based rock trio are bringin’ the ugly truth to the forefront with no sugar coating.   However, the overall sound coming from these three musicians is far from ugly.   What I heard on this new record were straight rock grooves mixed with a raw & brutally honest sound.   My Glorious offers…

Asa Brebner, Suenos De Los Muertos

This singer/songwriter from Boston has been a major staple within the city’s music scene for over 30 years now.   Suenos De Los Muertos is a highly anticipated album for Brebner because it is the first in four years.   With life-changing experiences hitting Asa over these last four years, it seemed like perfect timing…

Linda Brooks, The Spaces in Between

Linda Brooks is a singer/songwriter from Canada who has a lot to say after years away from music making.   Her debut album, Under A Painted Moon, earned her an East Coast Music Nomination for Best Female Artist.   After that, motherhood came calling as Brooks had a family to raise and therefore her music…

Levit/Susilo, Asmarandana

The new record, Asmarandana, features two highly talented individuals whose names are Emiko Saraswati Susilo & Rob Levit.   Susilo handles all of the fine vocals on this album while Levit takes care of all the plush guitar parts, percussion, song arrangements, original album paintings and production.   The duo has united as one to…

Audio And The Earthling, Crazy Moon

It’s amazing to think that this album, Crazy Moon, happened by complete chance.   Singer/Songwriter, Dave “Davo” Evans walked into a Missoula, Montana studio just wanting to record some folk songs.   Next thing Evans knew, Ryan “Shmedly” Maynes would turn Dave’s folk music into an Electronic, Dance Explosion!   Maynes wasn’t only the studio…

Tribella, Thirteen

Tribella is coming back strong after the release of their EP, My Guest List, two years ago.   This Austin, Texas-based trio is now offering you thirteen ways to experience their one-of-a-kind sound.   Their style stands out because there is so much being heard on this new album from 80s New Wave/Pop Rock to…

Feldiken, Small Songs About Us

Feldiken’s debut album, Small Songs About Us, is an album that EVERYONE can enjoy.   The record focuses on relationships, but more importantly Feldiken emphasizes the importance of connecting with people.   Small Songs About Us really does pertain to us then, as a whole.   We’re ALL in this thing together, so why not…

Kate Cameron, Conviction

It’s hard to believe that a 16-year-old girl could write such a compelling piece of work, but that is the case here with Conviction.   At just 16, Kate is the sole singer/songwriter on this new project as well as playing the role of guitarist & pianist.   Boston area-based studio owner and producer, Bob…

Arek Religa, In Memory of the Greatests

Non-stop instrumental music at its finest is what you get here from the 13-track CD, In memory of the Greatests.   The Polish guitar sensation, Arek Religa, is the man of the hour as he wrote, arranged, produced and performed all the songs on the disc.   Religa even engineered, mixed and mastered the entire…

Susan Elizabeth, Wine and Cigarettes

Susan Elizabeth is bringing you an album that will relate to so many people on so many different levels.   Elizabeth gets extremely personal on this record as she refers to this project as the “soundtrack of her life”.   The new album touches on Susan finding herself, discovering Buddhism, discussing a past marriage/divorce and…

NUKE THE SOUP, MAKE WAVES NOT WAR

Nuke The Soup is an all-original & brand new project thanks in part to the vision of veteran musician, Mark Davison. Davison is the lead singer/songwriter while also handling guitar parts and Mark is actually the founding member of Cubic Feet.   This music vet from Maryland even came up with the group logo, which…

William Funk, The Veronica Sessions

With a friggin’ cool name like William Funk and a hot new record, what more could you want?   According to William Funk, there is a lot more to life than a rad name and a bunch of new songs.   There is a much bigger purpose & meaning behind the making of The Veronica…

Mando Morphosis, 2010

Mando Morphosis is a group made up of seven mandolin players.   Originality at its finest, as this band brings fresh material to the masses. With the exception of one track, this entire record is all instrumental. Mando Morphosis are proud to introduce their new acoustic music at the start of a brand-new decade. The…

Sol Skugga, Fairytales and Lullabies

Sol Skugga is coming strong with her eclectic set of songs titled Fairytales and Lullabies.   This young and talented singer/songwriter/producer blends together musical styles such as: classical, rock, pop, electronica and Celtic string arrangements.   Skugga hails from the land of Sweden where she is promoting her third album.   The US and the…

Nicholas Mrozinski, Together We’re Stronger

Right away, the environmentally safe CD packaging blends right in with the earth-friendly overall sound.   Not to mention, this new record is a powerful testament to the local talents that thrive in the Twin Cities music scene.   Mrozinski and “The Feelin Orchestra” attempt to make Minnesota the new music capital.   With the…

Matthew Curran, Simplify

Matthew Curran and his trio (Matt Jurasek on bass & Kevin Conray on drums) introduce a powerful yet simplified rock ‘n’ roll sound.   Curran & company are blending together elements of rock, blues and alternative to offer you a creatively fresh recording.   With catchy guitar rhythms & vibrant hooks, Simplify sums it all…

Project DNA, Self-Titled

Singer/Songwriter, Jimmy Blecher is the driving force behind this new & exciting act.   Project DNA stands for “Do Not Ask”, which is what Blecher would tell people inquiring about the new album.   The record is all said & done now and I must say that I am pleasantly surprised after taking a listen.…

Planetary Nights, Elliptical Motion

Planetary Nights and Elliptical Motion are ever-flowing with raw energy.   R.J. McSweeney is responsible for all the songs &  lyrics as well as being the lead vocalist & rhythm guitarist.   The CD is produced, engineered and mixed by Mark Hermann who also contributed all lead guitar parts as well as keyboard/organ sections.  …

Panda Transport, Monorail

Kathy Compton and Thierry Holweck are bringing a diverse array of audio to the forefront.   As the sole songwriters on Monorail, Compton and Holweck aka Panda Transport have created Electro-Pop grooves.   The record offers acoustic & pop elements mixed with a unique display of sounds.   Monorail comes after Panda Transport’s debut release,…

The Bramble Jam, Move Your Boots

The Bramble Jam are introducing their new brand of kids’ music to the world.   Inspired by their own kids, Jason Kern and Jessie Griffiths have decided to create something magically special for ALL to enjoy.   Move Your Boots is fun & inquisitive music for children and families to enjoy for generations to come.…

Rick McGuire, Dust and Tears

The first thing to say after listening to Dust and Tears is that Rick McGuire is the man!   This singer/songwriter from Minneapolis has created something here that is so incredibly cool-sounding.   Pop/Rock is the main driving force behind the album, but McGuire adds his suave & edgy vocals to the mix to make…

L’illon, Warrior Angel

L’illon is a singer/songwriter based in Washington, D.C. who is about to take the music world by storm with her debut release.   This artist is hitting the indie music scene hard with her vibrantly fresh sound.   L’illon appears to be playing the role of the Warrior & the Angel on this new record.…

You Are Home, Phoneyhome

You Are Home is solely made up of Matthew Dake as bassist, multi-instrumentalist & songwriter and Phoneyhome is his baby.   The creation of this band though goes back to the brain work of Dake and a drummer by the name of Breighton Engeman.   Engeman eventually left the band and in return left it…

Fifth Nation, Flight

Fifth Nation is named after a Native American tribe and the band consists of Julia Richardson as singer/songwriter/guitarist & Music Read on drums.   This duo is bringing a style all of their own here that is full of life.   The two members are blending together so many different musical styles such as:  …

Shaky Deville, Self-Titled

Named after the classic ’76 Cadillac Coupe De Ville, Shaky Deville are revvin’ their engines loud on this one.   Lead singer and guitarist, Matt (M.S.B.) DeVille fittingly enough, actually owned this car thanks to his dad.   “Best car I’ve ever owned” are DeVille’s exact words, but will this album be the best thing…

Rise For Order, Rip It Up

Rise For Order is a hard rock/metal group based in Toronto.   Four members included are:   Johnny Goltz on lead vocals, Trevor MacLeod on guitar, Mad Choyles on bass and Jorge Pereira on drums.   It’s also worth noting that their producer, Steve Thompson, has worked with Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, Korn and Soundgarden.…

Katie Garibaldi, Next Ride Out

Katie Garibaldi is coming strong with her sixth full-length album titled Next Ride Out. At just 25, this young singer/songwriter wrote all the songs on the new record, handled all vocals & acoustic guitars and even came up with the outdoorsy & rustic album design. There are many other talented players on the new release…

Audio-OK, Good Men

Isn’t that what we all want as music connoisseurs is just good-sounding audio for our ears?   Audio-OK are attempting to bring you just that with satisfying music for one to enjoy.   Okay…so don’t worry because Audio-OK has got you covered with their debut album, Good Men.   These Good Men are made up…

When Summers Gone, December

The dynamic duo known as When Summers Gone get extremely personal on this debut release titled December.   When Summers Gone is made up of long-time friends Dave Graziani on lead vocals, guitar and piano & Chris Lepri on bass and drums.   Graziani is also the chief songwriter behind this collection of emotionally-charged songs.…

RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES ROCK OUT AT INDIANA UNIVERSITY

A Homecoming concert for the ages graced the stages of IU Auditorium in Bloomington, Indiana.   It was Oct. 15 and the event was RAIN, which offered up a taste of Beatlemania at its finest.   RAIN is a Beatles tribute band that mimicked the fab four perfectly.   Everything from the look to the…