“Can’t sit still for two seconds / Can’t sleep for more than two hours / I might be insane,” asks Mateo Briscoe in one of the more memorable junctures of his new single “Insane,” his vocal interwoven with the fabric of the background melody seamlessly. Briscoe’s voice is in top …
Read More »Single Review: Tom Keifer – “A Different Light”
Tom Keifer has certainly been making some great music in the last year, and with the release of his new single, titled “A Different Light,” he returns to the spotlight in 2023 with what might be his most distinctive sound yet. “A Different Light” is as close to a smart …
Read More »Album Review: Clash Bowley “The Quest”
When listening to The Quest by Clash Bowley for the first time, one is immediately struck by just how much he sounds a lot like Bauhaus’ Peter Murphy. He has one of those affected, menacing voices that grabs your attention tightly. There is an overall eeriness to this twelve-song set that …
Read More »Album Review: Mike Stinson and Johnny Irion “Working My Way Down”
Though Americana isn’t known for boasting the beastliest beats around, that didn’t stop Mike Stinson and Johnny Irion from riddling their new album Working My Way Down with some of the more provocative grooves you will find on either side of the country this April. In tracks like the enigmatic “Only Friend …
Read More »Album Review: Crown Lands “Fearless”
Powerhouse Canadian rock duo Crown Lands embark on a new chapter of their unfolding story with sophomore album, Fearless. The Juno award-winning band consists of Cody Bowles (vocals and drums) and Kevin Comeau (guitar, bass, and keys)—the pair boasting an impressive catalogue and an even more impressive and formidable sound …
Read More »Single Review: Tia McGraff “Sometimes Love’s Like That”
When it comes to writing sentimental but still deeply personal music, not many shine as much within the Americana and Country genre as much as Tia McGraff. Her music isn’t simply saccharine, but also tends to lean towards more personal ideas and experiences that lend a lot to establishing a …
Read More »Single Review: Richard Lynch “Thankful, Grateful & Blessed”
Sometimes, it’s good to take a step back from whatever you’re doing, and to be grateful for the things you have. This is what makes up the inspiration for Country music star Richard Lynch’s latest single, “Thankful, Grateful And Blessed.” It’s a good ol’ fashioned slice of Americana that’s all …
Read More »Single Review: Jen Ash – “Trouble”
Making music is about expressing yourself, but sometimes, it’s also about paying tribute to those who inspire you. There are many artists who pay homage to those who have come before them, and it’s always a fascinating when they do. Usually, the style itself will be a reference to the …
Read More »Album Review: Amber Nicholson “Far Away Dreaming” EP
Those who want to make it big in pop music these days have no choice but to go big or go home, and ironically enough it’s a simple EP from singer Amber Nicholson casting the largest shadow over the indie pop genre this late winter season. Nicholson’s Far Away Dreaming is …
Read More »Album Review: Sean Hopkins “Chasing Ghosts in the Dark”
New Hope, PA’s Sean Hopkins has garnered deserved acclaim for his collection Chasing Ghosts in the Dark. The dozen songs he’s composed for the release began with his voice and an acoustic guitar, but he’s expanded on that vision without ever losing the core intimacy of his sound. The adornments, …
Read More »EP Review: Louis Siciliano “Ancient Cosmic Truth’
A powerful thrust of faint chaos is joined to a staggered beat in “Bambara’s Symmetries.” A jazzy sway starts something in “The Secret of Mansa” that stays with us well after the song has reached its rather flamboyant conclusion. Simplistic struts give way to a virtuosic concept from Louis Siciliano …
Read More »Single Review: Kool & the Gang – “Let’s Party”
In the new single “Let’s Party,” critically acclaimed legends of funk that need no introductions, R&B, and pop Kool & the Gang perfectly exemplify that warm feeling that we all get when the sun breaks through the shades at the beginning of a brand-new day. I wouldn’t exactly describe Kool …
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