Alternative band Brothers + Company, comprised of two sets of brothers, have just released their latest EP Run and with it they continue to bend and blend genres into something new and engaging. The strongest section of the record is found on the first three tracks. “Search Team” opens …
Read More »Album Review. The Saint Johns: Dead of Night
Not since the disbanding of The Civil Wars has a male and female duo captured this reviewers attention and heart like The Saint Johns, made up of Louis Johnson and Jordan Meredith. Their debut LP Dead of Night is full of lush ballads as well as more alternative/pop tunes …
Read More »Album Review: Cellars: Phases
On April 15th, 2016 Cellars, aka Alle Norton, released her LP Phases a collection of electronic and pop that will surely draw comparisons to Madonna and Lady Gaga. The album kicks off with the two best tracks on the entire record which set the tone for the rest of …
Read More »EP Review. Claire Coupland: For You
British Columbia native Claire Coupland has just released For You, an EP made up of three unique singer/songwriter tracks that are just as stunning as the album cover. “Alone” kicks off the record with an acoustic guitar that serves as the main instrumentation. The melody is a bit off …
Read More »Show Review & Gallery: The Living Statues at Rockwood Music Hall 4/5/16
Bathed in vibrant red lights with a hint of a black accent, The Living Statues, who closed stage one of Communion’s musical showcase at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City on April 5th, 2016, looked as if their signature album art color scheme had come to life. Taking the …
Read More »Single Review. Bel Esprit: “Leave Me Here”
On April 8th indie rock band Bel Esprit will release their new single “Leave Me Here,” and it is nothing short of an adrenaline rush. It starts off with an electric guitar riff that is downright gritty in the best way possible. When the vocals kick in, it sets …
Read More »Album Review: Shonen Knife: Adventure
Since 1981 Japan’s Shonen Knife have been entertaining crowds worldwide, touring with acts such as Nirvana. On April 1, 2015 the trio released their 16th studio album Adventure and fans of the band will not be let down with their latest creation. The album opens with the leading single …
Read More »Interview: Lesley Barth
What was your experience moving from Philadelphia to New York nearly five years ago like? Expensive! Philly has amazing creative energy and a really vibrant music scene, but I felt like I wasn’t able to channel that energy in a productive way there. I didn’t feel like I …
Read More »EP Review. Laura Jean Anderson: Righteous Girl
The amount of talent Laura Jean Anderson displays on her EP Righteous Girl, is something to be in awe of. When listening, one might feel like they are in the presence of a true artist. One who knows herself and uses every ounce of her energy to produce a work …
Read More »Album Review. Kelly Oliver: Bedlam
If there’s one thing to take away from Kelly Oliver’s album Bedlam, it’s that she is a master storyteller. From first loves, to insanity and everything in between, Oliver delivers slices of life in an old world folk manner that sets her apart from many on the folk scene …
Read More »Album Review. Lissie: My Wild West
My Wild West is Lissie’s third full length studio album, a highly personal account of the decision she made to leave California and return to the Midwest, tired of the Hollywood scene. It’s her most vulnerable album yet and excellently weaves in both up tempo songs and ballads to …
Read More »Interview: Lacey Caroline
1. You grew up in New Jersey but now reside in Nashville. What was the change like for you and how did it effect you musically and personally? – The change was pretty smooth for the best part. The thing that caught me off guard about living in the south …
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