Alex Faulkner Review: “Phil Mitchell is a composer, author and musician hailing from Chicago and the members that comprise the Phil Mitchell Band are musicians native to that area. He started writing songs while still a child and has written music in an eclectic range of genres including jazz, classical, …
Read More »Album Review: Spiral Vortex “Prisma”
Spiral Vortex comes from a school of musical thinking that is all about two major concepts: subverting expectation and always maintaining an element of surprise. If the cover art of the group’s new album Prisma stands as any indication, the group is about ushering a post-modern version of classic, Hispanic-tinged …
Read More »BAD CHILD Announces Debut Album & Drops New Single
Canadian producer and singer-songwriter BAD CHILD has finally announced his full-length debut album Free Trial. The new album will be released on February 26th via 21 Entertainment and Universal Music Canada and will feature an ambitious 19 song track listing. The long awaited album comes after BAD CHILD arrived on the festival …
Read More »Mauri Dark Releases Debut Album
On December 18th, the iTunes Folk Song chart-topper from Finland releases his debut album, along with the 3rd single and lyric video for “Poison Woman.” On December 18th, 2020, Turku-Finland based singer/songwriter and iTunes chart-topper Mauri Dark releases his debut album, “Dreams Of A Middle-Aged Man.” Dark is also releasing “Poison Woman,” …
Read More »Canadian Guitar God Releases New Album
Darren Michael Boyd returns with his second full-length album, the follow-up to his 2019 release, “Lifting The Curse.” Boyd is a 2020 Josie Music Award nominee. “Wonders of the Invisible World” is a 1693 book recounting the Salem Witch Trials. The author, Cotton Mather, espoused the belief that the prosecutions …
Read More »Album Review: Nathan Oliver “Thank You For Your Generosity”
Nathan Oliver started writing his latest offering – Thank You For Your Generosity back in 2017 after the loss of his brother, and the title encompasses both grief and gratitude which it took some digging deep into to find out before hearing. The band consists of Oliver himself, along with …
Read More »Interview: Armon Jay on His New Album “The Dark Side Of Happiness”
While you might be familiar with Armon Jay’s contributions to indie rock favourites Dashboard Confessional, his impressive solo work continues today with the release of The Dark Side Of Happiness. Jay’s third studio album was written entirely on his own and takes a deep dive into his emotional subconscious. Music Existence …
Read More »Album Review: Heartour “R U IN”
With a sturdy beat driving its initial groove, “Let the Robots Drive” comes into focus on the back of a sensuous percussive pattern, but its main draw isn’t its toned rhythm. Surreal and perhaps the strongest lyrical work songwriter Jason Young has submitted in the past fifteen years, this selection …
Read More »Interview: Big Sugar talks new album Eternity Now
The 90s were good to Big Sugar, as their reggae/rock approach to music helped the band dominate radio stations with hits like “Turn The Lights On,” and “Diggin’ A Hole”. Throughout the years, the band has maintained a loyal fan base and will be giving them a brand new studio album with the release …
Read More »Top 20 iTunes Country Artist Releases Debut Album Produced By Love & Theft Member
Gary Burk III has released his debut album, “Show ‘Em What You Got.” The collection includes his latest single, produced by Love & Theft’s Eric Gunderson. Despite this age of social distancing and COVID quarantine, country artist Gary Burk III has been keeping a busy schedule. Gary’s been promoting the …
Read More »Album Review: Billy Droze – “Renaissance”
Billy Droze’s new album, simply titled Renaissance, is powered by big strings and even bigger vocal melodies from Droze himself, and it doesn’t take much more than a cursory inspection of its opening track, “Coal Fed Train,” to get swept away by its chunky instrumental presence and slick serenades, which are …
Read More »Dallas String Quartet release A Very Merry Christmas
Christmas isn’t just a time for shopping and vivid lights outside homes. It’s a time, as well, when musical acts of various styles feel the festive spirit as well and release songs and albums with a Yuletide theme. Dallas String Quartet, however, haven’t recorded your typical holiday release. The synthesis …
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