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Jake Kussmaul

I come from a family who is passionate about all things music. I learned to sing at an early age, and by 13, had my very own Fender Strat guitar. I tried my hardest at learning all that I could. Because I was born with cerebral palsy, I had to teach myself an adaptive playing style. I learned to write and record my own music, despite these difficulties. In college, I started making great use of my writing abilities by reviewing music, as well as copy editing. I guess it's best to stick with what you know, while welcoming a fair challenge at the same time.

Interview with Lips Kudlow of Anvil on their upcoming album, Legal At Last

Having gone through many varied permutations since their formation in 1978, Toronto metal legends Anvil are maintained by the core of childhood friends, singer/guitarist Steve “Lips” Kudlow and drummer Robb Reiner. The band is held together by bassist Chris Robertson, who has solidified the lineup since 2014. Now, Anvil is …

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Album Review: Annabelle – XI:XI

Denver, Colorado R&B/neo-soul artist Anna Orsborn, who records and performs under the mononym Annabelle, is kicking off 2020 right. In the two weeks since her full-length album, XI:XI, was released, it has been continually well-received among various musical outlets and streaming sites. Prior to that, Annabelle achieved initial success with …

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