PJKTS, otherwise known as Paper Jackets, will release their self titled album on February 10th. Comprised of 14 different tracks, listeners will go on a musical journey that is mostly consistent and full of songs that have its finger on the pulse on what is trendy in today’s top …

  Valerie Orth’s EP Wake You was recently released into the music world and the five song album is a melting pot of musical genres which allows Orth to stretch her talents and defy any boundaries set by the industry in which she is working. The record opens up with “Call …

  Accomplished musician Andrea Hamilton is releasing her seventh studio album Hope and Struggle which is a concept LP that focuses around making the best out of bad situations. It’s catchy and fun, and while not entirely groundbreaking, it highlights Hamilton’s talents. “Finally Free” is a delightful, sunny romp, a …

  Back in the 1970’s a Canadian rock band named Klaatu emerged onto the music scene and very quickly rumors led to the band actually being The Beatles under another name. The rumor wasn’t true but Justin Levinson who just put out a retro inspired album Yes Man has definitely …

  Listening to Lesley Barth’s new album Green Hearts is akin to opening a window on the first day of spring after a long and cold winter. Barth breathes life into material that is personal and heartfelt giving her audience an intimate portrayal of the singer behind the songs. The …

  Natalie Lain’s self titled debut EP dropped earlier this month and it’s a great showcase of the talent Lain has and an indication of her future in the very competitive music world. “Murder is Forever” is a dark tune that starts off with angelic ethereal oooh’s that set up …

  The start of March, the sixth to be exact, will see the release of Jen Janet’s Dangerous EP which is stocked full of dance tunes that are destined to be played at clubs across the nation. While it is fair to describe Dangerous as a groove maker, there is …

  Crooked Lines by Rebekah Todd comes out Feburary 17th, and while that may seem like a long way off, it is well worth the wait, especially for fans of soulful, heart wrenching music. The album, which is a consistent and powerful piece of art, kicks off with “Trouble,” one …

  Dot Hacker’s nine track album N 3 will be released near the end of the month, January 20th to be exact. The band, led by frontman Josh Klinghoffer, serves up a cohesive buffet of songs that bleed into one another with ease. And while that quality sometimes detracts from …

Anyone who is familiar with Palmas music knows that the band thrives on retro sounding tunes. Earlier this year Palmas released their new single “Flowers,” and it certainly lived up to this reviewers expectations. Like something out of a fevered dream lead singer Kurt Cain, with a layered effect on …

  Lesley Barth’s album Green Hearts doesn’t come out until the end of January, but to hold listeners over Barth has released her first single “Best Thing” and it is a must listen to anyone who likes a little throwback vibe in their songs. The tune, mostly thanks to Barth’s …

Matt Jaffe was discovered by Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison when he was 16 and he hasn’t stopped making music since. In 2017 Jaffe will release, with his band The Distractions, California Burning which he also self produced. I got the chance to ask the man behind the album some questions …