Album Reviews

I haven’t heard anything quite like The Waydown Wailers’ “Firefall” this year. The Central Upstate New York rockers’ new single “Firefall” from their fourth studio album Miles of Roads has a texture and direction none of their contemporaries practice or can claim. Christian and Dave Parker, B-Bender and regular six-string guitarist/vocalist respectively, …

Few singers enjoy the incredible talent that Ute Lemper does, and her sensational ability to generate smooth melodies from behind the microphone is exploited for all that it’s worth in her single “Time Traveler,” which is out now and getting a lot of buzz everywhere at the moment. “Time Traveler” …

The Dionysus Effect is a three piece rock outfit from New York making a name for themselves with a killer live circuit you’d have to see to believe and a freshly released self-titled album. The track from the album, “Girl Like A Bomb”, was inspired by Autumn Christian’s novel and …

You can say a lot about gospel sensation Todd Curry right now – he’s got charisma flowing like wine in the studio, and even when he’s trying to sound rather minimalistic, he’s got a larger-than-life personality that demands a reaction out of listeners before we know what to do with …

I’m sure Daisy Briggs will be an enduring force in the music world for many years to come. The title song from her debut EP Nice Knowing You is resoundingly faithful to her personal experiences while building lasting bridgeheads to her audience that will stand the test of time and listeners’ tastes. …

I don’t know for sure if it’s the way she’s saying it or the melody backing her words up that does it, but when Cardamone is almost in a whisper in her new single “Killer,” it’s hard for this critic to fend off the ASMR-like chills. She’s only a few …

English rebel rouser Yungblud made his grand return to Boston on Sunday night with the intent of stirring up a whiplash-inducing show. The twenty five year old artist, named Dominic Harrison, has a long-standing affinity with the city that has always welcomed him with open arms. Past Boston shows have …

For fans of film, look no further: Isaac Watters’s latest single, “All I Need,” works in tandem with its music video accompaniment as a stunning showcase of his musical prowess and undeniable talent. As a critic, it’s always exhilarating to come across an artist who brings a fresh perspective to …

As they so bluntly tell us in the subtext of their new song “Devil In Your Crown,” Intruder 424 are living like there’s no tomorrow through their music, and whether it be this white-hot single or any of the other songs you might find their name hanging on in the …

The Rocket Summer has released a string of albums that, all puffery aside, blaze a singular trail through the modern musical landscape. No one else produces the sort of music Bryce Avary does on a regular basis. The multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and all-around one-man creative dynamo has garnered considerable critical …

Max Enix is a singer-songwriter, composer, and producer from Strasbourg, France. Last month, Enix released Far From Home, an ambitious double album complemented by a host of special guests. The album similarly encompasses a wide range of influences, from the more pronounced progressive metal and alternative rock to subtler leanings …

Singer, songwriter and guitarist John Dorsch is proud to announce the release of his new album “Elevation” on July 14th (MTS Records). The album showcases Dorsch’s unique style of folk rock/Americana and is full of vibrant melodies that bring the listener on a journey of music. Dorsch draws on influences from Van …